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JURY TRIALS TO RETURN IN 2021

Special provisions have been put in place for the resumption of jury trials in the Turks and Caicos Islands this coming January via audio-visual link.

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CADETS COMPLETE RMA SANDHURST MILITARY TRAINING Two cadet officers have become the first in the TCI to complete a rigorous eight weeks of training at one of the world’s leading military academies.

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JUDICIARY LAUNCHES ONLINE PORTAL GIVING EASY ACCESS TO LEGAL INFORMATION PAGE  4

12 CDC RANKS TCI AT LEVEL FOUR FOR COVID-19 BUT TERRITORY TOPS CARIBBEAN IN THANKSGIVING BOOKINGS PAGE  7

GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES SECOND ROUND OF EMPLOYEE CASH GRANTS PAGE  9

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Judiciary launches online portal giving easy access to legal information

BY DELANA ISLES THE TURKS and Caicos Islands has become the first country in the Caribbean region to provide its populace with easy and free access to judicial information.

The portal - called the Turks and Caicos Islands Legal Information Institute (TCILII) - was launched during a virtual meeting on November 17.

The judiciary-led initiative is to ensure that legal practitioners and the public alike, have free access to legal material necessary to advance and inform the protection of their legal rights.

In attendance at the virtual launch ceremony were TCI justices of appeal, justices of the Supreme Court, chief magistrate, attorney general, director of public prosecutions, president of the Bar Association, TCILII committee chair Justice Tanya Lobban Jackson, AfricanLII project director Mariya BadevaBright, and members of the TCI Bar Association.

The initiative is one driven by the new Chief Justice Mabel Agyemang, who in brief remarks said the need for an informed bench cannot be overemphasised. “…an independent, impartial,

honest and competent judiciary is integral to upholding the rule of law, engendering public confidence and dispensing justice.”

She said it is a blot on jurisprudence for any court to give decisions which simply fly in the face of binding decisions of higher courts.

Therefore, it is for this reason that every effort must be made to ensure that decisions of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, which are courts of record, are made accessible to members of the bench, the legal fraternity, and indeed the entire public, the chief justice said.

TCILII is now one of many legal information institutes in the world, notable among which are WorldLII, CanLII (Canada), BAILII (British and Irish LII) and AustLII (Australia).

The institutes are produced by non-profit organisations which promote legal information through structured and monitored internet law reporting, and the provision of legal resources.

Madam Agyemang explained that they do so to encourage competent and informed work in courts throughout the world.

The institutes have become a useful tool for lawyers throughout

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The judiciary-led initiative is to ensure that legal practitioners and the public alike, have free access to legal material necessary to advance and inform the protection of their legal rights. The website can be found at https://tcilii.org

the Commonwealth as they are a repository of decided cases, accessible to everyone, often at no cost, and, very importantly, in a searchable format, she added.

Finding relevant cases on any question of law is often as easy as entering keywords.

The chief justice noted that the TCI, without a system of law reporting, currently relies on the institutional knowledge of its bench, and the Bar for local precedents.

“In my short time here, I have observed that the usual starting point for precedents cited by counsel are decisions from England and Wales, and other Caribbean countries.

“Often, these cases are downloaded from BAILII because of the neutral citation numbers that the LIIs use.”

Among her first orders of business upon her appointment on April 1 this year, the chief justice requested that the portal be customised.

“So that in addition to the regular offerings of LIIs, TCILII should promote scholarly thinking and enterprise by providing a

place for scholarly papers from the bench and Bar to be placed, for our education and the education of many within the region who will access TCILII. “It is also my hope that other countries in the region will follow our lead so as to broaden access to decisions made by regional courts.”

TCILII is built and hosted by AfricanLII which is a programme of the Democratic Governance and Rights Unit at the Department of Public Law, University of Cape Town, South Africa.

A Ghanian national herself, the chief justice is a highly respected jurist whose work in African included introducing legal information institutes into the Kingdom of Swaziland (now Eswatini).

Madam Agyemang stated that knowing the track record of AfricanLII, and also being affiliated with its parent organisation DGRU, she sought them out to explore the possibility of providing TCI with its own legal information institute.

That work from AfricanLII was provided free of charge to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

She noted that TCILII will mean accessible judgments to everyone, and it is her hope that future judgments will be informed by binding decisions of TCI courts.

TCILII committee was made up of Justice Tanya LobbanJackson as chair, Renee McLean - Registrar of the Supreme Court, Nalini Shiwram-Kulpa - Court Administrator, Selvyn Hawkins - Representative of the Bar Association, Kerchelle Bain Secretary of the Bar Association, Desiree Downes - Principal Crown Counsel, Legislative Drafting Division at the Attorney General’s Chambers, Gogontle Gatang Senior Crown Counsel, Legislative Drafting Division - Attorney General’s Chambers, Clemar B Hippolyte - Principal Crown Counsel, Civil and Commercial Litigation Attorney General’s Chambers, and Tamika Grant Crown Counsel at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The website can be found at https://tcilii.org/ It contains judgements from the TCI Supreme Courts, Court of Appeal and Privy Council, some dating as far back as 1997.

Check your consumer rights, department urges THE DEPARTMENT of Trade, Industry and Consumer Affairs has no power to regulate the prices at which goods or services are sold in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

A spokesperson for the department made this announcement in a statement on November 20, also inviting consumers to review their rights in the Consumer Protection Ordinance 2016.

However, they said, anyone who has been adversely affected in relation to the purchase of goods or

services may submit a complaint to the department.

The ordinance was passed by the House of Assembly in 2016 and was subsequently amended and entered into force on February 24 this year.

The objective of the ordinance is to make provision for the protection of consumer interests in relation to the supply of goods and services.

The department is tasked with ensuring the rights of consumers, fair trade, competition and the dissemination of accurate

information in the marketplace.

A copy of the ordinance is available at www.gov.tc/trade/ consumeraffairs/legislation Any complaints on unfair trade can be submitted using the Consumer Complaints Form accessible at https://www.gov.tc/ trade/consumeraffairs/complaints Further information is available from consumer officer Donisha Williams at the Department of Trade, Industry and Consumer Affairs on tradetci@gov.tc

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Jury trials to return in 2021 amid pandemic

BY DELANA ISLES SPECIAL provisions have been put in place for the resumption of jury trials in the Turks and Caicos Islands this coming January via audio-visual link.

This information was issued by Chief Justice Mabel Agyemang this week, by way of a practice direction - an additional rule to the civil and criminal procedure in the TCI’s courts.

The direction comes just after the House of Assembly passed the Jury Amendment Bill 2020 earlier in November to allow the jury trials to be held.

The bill was presented by Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles.

It makes provisions for the sitting of the court with a jury in separate rooms and for deliberation of the juries to also be made in different jury rooms.

In explaining the bill, the attorney general had noted that justice delivery has been as impacted by the global pandemic as every other sphere of life.

“Many jurisdictions that dismissed the idea of alternatives to jury trials, or jury trials in modified form, are now reconsidering their stance and considering options.”

She added: “The judiciary in the

Chief Justice Mabel Agyemang TCI is steadily building a backlog of criminal cases awaiting trial; and a number of cases are moving towards trial.

“The judge-alone trials, although provided in legislation and directed in Practice Direction No. 3 of 2020, are not popular.”

She said the courts are accumulating a backlog that will be difficult to clear within a year or two, should Covid-19 continue.

This, she said, is because there is no adequate infrastructure to hold jury trials in this changed climate.

In order to provide for the constitutionally guaranteed right of fair hearing which includes trial within a reasonable time, the amendment to bill sought to provide means by which the courts may sit with a jury in separate places, while connected by video link to ensure participation of the jury, as if they were in one room, under normal circumstances.

HOW IT WILL FUNCTION The commencement date of jury trial is January 5, 2021.

Beaches GM confirms December 21 reopening BEACHES Turks and Caicos is welcoming visitors back to the all-inclusive resort on December 21, general manager James McAnally confirmed this week.

McAnally spoke to the Weekly News on Thursday, November 25, adding that talks are progressing in a fruitful manner on a disagreement over taxes with the Government.

Last week Unique Vacations - an affiliate of Unique Travel Corp, the global representative for Sandals and Beaches Resorts - revealed the new opening date in an email to travel partners.

This came just days after

Leader of the Opposition Washington Misick told the Weekly News that executives of the resort had sent him a letter saying it would remain closed until April 2021.

Beaches is involved in an ongoing dispute regarding an alleged $26 million tax bill that the Government says it is owed, but which the resort denies.

The Government has been silent on the issue after stating on November 2 that the resort had cancelled a November 18 mediation - a claim that was strongly refuted by Beaches.

While McAnally told the

newspaper that talks are continuing, he added there is no official announcement on the progress of those discussions.

On November 12, Misick said he has had discussions with the Governor’s Office and the Premier’s Office to work towards an amicable solution.

Beaches Turks and Caicos is one of two of the chain of resorts that will be reopening in December.

Beaches Ocho Rios reopens on December 18, and all of the other resorts in the chain located in various Caribbean islands have reopened.

They will be held on both islands of Grand Turk and Providenciales, with one jury trial taking place at any time in courts one and two in the Supreme Court building, Providenciales, and another at the Supreme Court, Grand Turk.

For trials in Providenciales, the judge, court staff, interpreter, counsel on both sides, defendant(s), and one witness at a time, and one prison officer will be in court one.

Provided that where the defendant is in custody in Her Majesty’s Prison at Grand Turk, the defendant will participate in the trial from a courtroom in Grand Turk via video link.

The attorney of a defendant in Her Majesty’s Prison who participates in the trial in Providenciales may opt to be with the defendant in person at Grand Turk, or be in Providenciales as the justice of the case may require.

The jury will participate in the trial from court two in the presence of a court official assigned by the registrar.

People in either courtroom will not exceed ten persons at any time.

In the case of 12 person juries, the entire jury will be saturated in the Supreme Court Annex, if not in use by the SIPT trial.

In the event that court is not available, the jurors will split eight and four, and will be placed in two separate courtrooms in the Supreme Court Building.

As it relates to vulnerable witnesses giving testimony during trial, these persons will be led in evidence from a separate room by

way of audio-visual link.

Meanwhile, for trials in Grand Turk, the judge, court staff, interpreter, counsel on both sides, defendant(s) and one witness at a time will be in the Supreme Court courtroom.

For due compliance with the physical distancing protocols, the jury may participate in the trial and conduct their deliberation from the jury room and the Judicial Education Institute (JEI) Office by means of video link, in the presence of a court official in each room.

Persons in either of these settings will not exceed ten persons at any time.

As it relates to 12 member juries in the nation’s capital, jurors again will be split up and will attend trial from two separate rooms.

Jury selection will be done in jury rooms, as well as in designated spaces outside the courtroom, and the judge will address the court using a public address system which must be heard outside the building, in the tent.

All potential jurors and all participants in a jury trial must access the court building wearing masks.

Similarly, all attorneys, interpreters, court staff and court users are required to wear a mask in and around the court premises and during court proceedings.

A judge may wear a mask at his/ her discretion and counsel may give opening and closing speeches in masks unless otherwise permitted by the judge.

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BEACHES OPENING DATE CONFUSION Beaches Turks and Caicos, the largest resort operation in the territory, announced previously that it would soon reopen, welcoming thousands of guests from abroad.

The opening would provide much-needed jobs for Islanders, many who have not had a pay cheque in months.

Now we’re hearing that it may open somewhere in mid-December, or worse still, April of next year.

Is this some kind of game? What are your thoughts?

We can survive

The Government needs to take their focus off Beaches. If they do not want to open, so be it. Let it sit and dry rot.

All workers on work permit should have been sent back home as there was no work.

That is the law.

As far as I’m concerned it is a tactic used by loan sharks and mobsters.

If it were up to me, not another work permit would be approved for Beaches or anything associated with Butch Stewart.

Either they want to do legitimate business or they don’t. Point blank.

Furthermore, we can survive without Beaches. Just hold on for the Ritz Carlton to open and get additional airflow. And they better make sure pay their taxes as mandated too.

Let’s see the docs

If the development agreement between Butch and our Government were published, would that not make clear who is in the right on the taxes owed issue?

Surly that agreement defines the outcome.

And while we’re at it, let’s see the Ritz Carlton agreement, so we don’t have to go down this torturous road again.

A dangerous game

To whom much is given much is expected or so that saying goes.

With Beaches being the largest employer

in the TCI, the largest resort and flagship at this time and until sometime the Ritz Carlton opens, they have certainly done enough to tarnish and destroy the brand.

First, they promised to open for the winter season, next they attacked the integrity of the Government, then threatened to remain closed throughout the winter season.

These changes hurt the TCI, damaged the bookings, reservations and business profile of Beaches.

It was designed to hurt the Government of the people of the TCI - a political stunt.

But they ended up shooting themselves in the foot.

One thing is clear - the TCI is by and large a five-star brand and destination.

The fly-by-night all inclusive, cheap and lower end of the market brand and imaging of Beaches does not suit the TCI well.

Their actions, tactics, games and stupidity over $24 million, petty cash, of what must be the TCI Government’s money does not even make sense.

Do they even value or understand their brand or the country they are making most of their monies in?

This is a dangerous game they are playing and the TCI people are not pleased.

Put our country first

Beaches Turks and Caicos has to make a business decision. They are a for-profit entity.

I summon the TCI Government along

with the leader of the Opposition and the Hotel and Tourism Association to meet Beaches at the negotiation table for an amicable resolution.

Put country above selfish and ulterior motives!

Firm but fair

I hope that island negotiators with Beaches are firm but fair.

Firm, in not letting any entity impose its will in changing those sacred trusts on the use of property in the Islands.

But also, fair in helping Beaches attain its goals whenever possible but in keeping with those standards other resorts are held to.

Being played again

Beaches has a history throughout the Caribbean of collecting the taxes from the visitors then dragging their feet on paying those monies over to the governments.

When the Government asks for their money, Beaches then uses the money as a bargaining chip to get special advantage for their corporation.

So, it is that very game being played once more.

Reckless and irresponsible

Opening in April of 2021 cements the fact that the TCI does not need them in such a time as this.

Entering Covid-19 lockdown, the Government had $200 million in the bank, reached October 2020 with $155 million ahead of the clock and with stamp duty revenues the Islands are doing well without them.

They are a reckless and irresponsible chain abusing their market dominance and inherent power.

This kind of irresponsibility must be checked with decisive legislation and strident policy resolve.

It is time they go. The TCI does not need them. They cannot threaten or shake the people down and survive as if their hands are clean.

This Premier and Minister of Finance, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, is doing well not to fall for their threats, must continue to stand up to them and stand strong, if only for the people.

This is a watershed moment in the TCI, and we must decide now where do we go from here.

Let Beaches go, make them sell their property. They have too much, let us find a new partner to empower our people.

If they go, we lose nothing. Ninety-nine percent of their staff are on work permits, meaning they benefit us nothing. Very few of their top management are locals.

Business minded

Beaches is a business pure and simple. They are not a community charitable organisation.

They will open when it is economically feasible for them to do so. Good corporate citizenship be damned!

The Government needs to take note and make decisions that are beneficial to Turks and Caicos Islanders and those residents who have permanent status.

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CDC ranks TCI at level four for Covid-19 But territory tops Caribbean in Thanksgiving bookings

BY DELANA ISLES THE CENTRE for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a travel notice on its website stating that the Turks and Caicos Islands is now a level four Covid-19 risk - the highest classification.

According to the CDC, a level four warning indicates that the territory has a “very high” level of the disease.

It advises: “Travellers should avoid all travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands. Travel may increase your chance of getting and spreading Covid-19.”

They also warned that if people must travel to the TCI, they should talk to their doctor ahead of travel, especially if they are at increased risk for severe illness from Covid-19.

For several months, the TCI hovered at a level three risk, but over the past week there have been steadily increasing cases of Covid-19 in Providenciales, and two new cases in South Caicos.

The number of people who tested positive rose by six, then by 14 in just the span of a few days with the week ending and, so far, holding steady since last Saturday at 39 active cases.

One person from among the 39 infected is currently under hospital care.

Prior to that, active cases numbered less than 20 for several weeks, falling and staying below 10 for a long time.

This trend prompted a sense of renewed hope from health officials and the public at large.

According to the CDC, a level four warning indicates that the territory has a “very high” level of the disease Efforts to reach health officials this week for comment on what is causing the recent uptick in cases were unsuccessful up to press time.

Despite many warnings from the CDC and Dr Anthony Fauci, the US’s top infectious disease doctor, about travel during the holiday season, Americans are still vacationing in droves.

And for this Thanksgiving holiday season, they are overwhelmingly choosing the Turks and Caicos Islands.

POPULAR FOR THANKSGIVING Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, shares surprising new traveller behaviour as the holiday season begins.

Two arrests made after jewellery store heist TWO out of five men who robbed a jewellery store in Providenciales last week have been arrested.

Adolphe Mervel, 39, was arrested at the scene, while Willegince Noel, 21, was arrested after further enquires. Three other suspects escaped.

According to the police press office, the shop along Leeward Highway was robbed of an “array of jewellery” at about 5.10pm on Wednesday, November 18.

A group of armed and masked

men made away in a white minivan towards Blue Hills.

Police responded to reports of a robbery in process and managed to intercept the van and capture Mervel. The others escaped.

The arrested men, Mervel and Noel, are currently in police custody. At time of press, they had not been charged.

Anyone with information on this incident can call 911 or Crime Stoppers confidentially on 1-8008477.

More US residents are travelling for Thanksgiving this year, the site reports.

Although the accuracy of these figures is unknown, as the pandemic has meant that travellers are now required to get insurance to visit many countries.

Squaremouth reports a 26 percent increase in overall travellers.

US residents taking domestic trips have increased by over

170 percent, while international travellers have decreased by 44 percent.

Forty percent of Thanksgiving travellers specifically searched for coverage for coronavirus, replacing top concerns from previous years, such as weather and financial default.

Younger generations are making up the majority of those insuring trips.

Travelers age 34 and under

now account for 45 percent of all insured Thanksgiving travellers this year, up from 37 percent last year.

Travellers are spending more on their Thanksgiving trips, even with reported travel deals and discounts, Squaremouth finds.

The average trip cost has increased across the board for the most popular destinations, with the TCI being the most expensive trip.

“The US remains the most popular destination, while Turks and Caicos is the only international destination to see an increase in travellers over the Thanksgiving holiday,” Squaremouth revealed.

The TCI continues to top the Caribbean in destinations of choice for US travellers, third only to the US and Mexico.

Earlier this week, 70 MBA students at New York’s Columbia Business School who recently violated the university’s Covid-19 travel policy were temporarily prohibited from attending inperson classes.

The group had travelled to the TCI on a trip that was not schoolsponsored.

The TCI remains on New York State’s quarantine list, despite efforts by local authorities to have it removed.

Blue Hills pensioner fatally struck by car A SEVENTY-year-old man from Blue Hills died after he was hit by a car while walking along the side of Millennium Highway in Providenciales.

According to the police press office, two pedestrians were struck by a white four-door Toyota Wish early on Monday morning (November 23) at about 5.30am.

The pensioner died at the scene. A 40-year-old woman was taken to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre with non-lifethreatening injuries.

The driver of the car, Bruno

Lexime, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and dangerous driving.

At time of press, he was in police custody awaiting his first appearance in court on Thursday (November 26).

Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting offered condolences to the family and friends of the deceased who was an active member of the local community and businessman in Blue Hills.

“When these things happen, it affects the whole community,”

he said. “My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

“I would also extend a speedy recovery to the lady who was also involved in the tragedy today. The circumstances of this collision are now subject to a criminal investigation.”

The vehicle was damaged on the right side of the front windshield, right front wheel and bumper areas.

Anyone with information on this incident can call 911 or Crime Stoppers confidentially on 1-800-8477.

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South Caicos school closes due to Covid-19 exposure

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE MARJORIE Basden High School in South Caicos was closed on Monday for deep cleaning after a staff member displayed Covid-19 symptoms.

A statement from the Ministry of Education on Sunday (November 22), advised parents that face-to-face learning at the school would cease with immediate effect, until further notice.

The ministry explained that: “The disruption to face-to-face learning is due to possible exposure by school personnel to Covid-19.

“The school will be deep cleaned and sanitised during this period and will resume face-to-face learning upon approval from the Ministry of Health.

“In the interim, all students will resume virtual learning commencing Monday, November 23, 2020.”

The Education Ministry added: “The health and safety of our staff and students are of paramount importance, hence we are taking the necessary precautions and urging staff, students and the general public to continue to practice the safety protocols prescribed by the Ministry of Health.

“This includes the wearing of masks, frequent washing and sanitising of hands and practising social distancing.”

Speaking to the Weekly News on Thursday, Talia Thomas, education officer for high schools, said the school has been deep cleaned.

Marjorie Basden High School has been deep cleaned in preparation for reopening

“We’re waiting on clearance from the Ministry of Health because there’s certain protocols that have to be in place before we could return our students and staff.

“We have to make sure the environment is safe. We would’ve

already completed the deep cleaning and so now we’re just waiting on the final approval.”

The closure of the high school came as two new cases of Covid-19 were recorded on South Caicos over the weekend.

This marks the first Covid-19 school related case since face to face learning resumed for fourth and fifth formers in October.

All students across the TCI are expected to return to a traditional classroom setting in 2021.

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Government launches second round of employee cash grants

BY OLIVIA ROSE WORKERS outside of the tourism and hospitality sectors are being urged to apply for the Government’s second employee cash grant.

On Saturday (November 21), the Government opened its database to accept online submissions from across the territory.

This round of payments will see $600 paid to people in various sectors whose earnings have been affected by the decline in economic activity due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

A statement from the Government on Monday, reminded that the grants are open only to employees with Turks and Caicos Islander status.

“It will provide cash grants of $600 to eligible employees who can provide evidence that they were employed at least one month prior to the lockdown that occurred

on March 26, 2020.

“In this database, the applicant will see two options and will be asked if he/she is applying for the first time.

“The first-time grant is offered to employees operating in sectors other than the hospitality and tourism sector.”

However, workers within the tourism and hospitality sector are eligible to receive a second stimulus cheque, the statement explained.

“Applicants are advised that incomplete applications will not be processed.

“Therefore, it is important that you ensure that you read the instructions on how to fill the application to understand clearly what is needed, inclusive of the evidence to be provided.”

Those wishing to apply for the cash grant are urged to only submit one application, as applying multiple times may result in their

benefits being forfeited.

“Applicants will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible following the submission of their applications,” the statement continued.

“Successful applicants will receive an approval letter issued by the Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment.

“A single payment of $600 will be made by the Government Treasury directly to the applicant via cheque or direct credit to the nominated bank account within two weeks of the date on the letter of approval.”

A number of sectors are excluded from benefitting from this cash grant since workers were gainfully employed during the Covid-19 lockdowns.

These sectors include the TCI public service, TCI statutory bodies, TCI bodies of good governance, TCI constitutional bodies, hospital, healthcare or

medical facilities.

Other categories of workers that are excluded include any water, electricity, telecommunications (including internet services) or other sectors encompassing the provision of electronic communications including print and electronic media, waste disposal and sanitation companies and self-employed people.

Employees have until Saturday, December 5, at midnight to submit their applications.

Application forms are available on the Government’s website at https://tcistimulus.gov.tc Employees who wish to apply for the second cash grant must support the following requirements: -Turks and Caicos Island status, as verified by supporting documentation.

-Have been employed for at least one month prior to the March 2020 lockdown: specifically employed at some time during the period

February 2020 to June 2020.

-Reside and can be located in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

On March 26, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson announced the first stimulus package to lessen the impact of the global crisis on residents.

Since then more than $8 million has been disbursed in stimulus payments to more than 7,000 hotel, tourism and hospitality workers.

Speaking at a media conference on October 28, the premier said: “In spite of the challenges of the first stimulus package, as we speak today over 90 percent of all those who had applied and qualified have been paid.”

She added: “In addition to all the money we have already paid to the various sectors – workers here in TCI – you the people will have an additional $5 million in your hands over the next few months.”

Labour ministry meets with Ritz-Carlton SENIOR staff of the multi-million dollar Ritz-Carlton Residences resort being built on Grace Bay, Providenciales, have met for the first time with members of the labour ministry.

The November 17 meeting examined labour laws, pay and benefits, vacation and sick leave, pensions plans and work agreements among other topics.

Hon. Vaden Delroy Williams, Minister of Immigration, Citizenship, Labour and Employment Services, led the talks at the Office of the Premier in Providenciales.

He was joined by his Permanent Secretary Desmond Wilson, Deputy Secretary James Astwood and Commissioner of Labour Edwin Taylor.

Attending the meeting on behalf of Ritz Carlton were John Hazard, Corey Guest, Roberto Spita and Steven Redkoles, a press release

said on Monday (November 23).

Guest, multi-property director of human resources, said: “When I exited the plane in the TCI last year, I felt an immediate connection with the island as it truly felt like home.

“We look very much forward to a successful opening and partnering with you and the community.”

According to the press release, Williams said he is “very elated” about the world-renowned Ritz Carlton coming to the TCI. The minister added that he is confident that the opening of this resort will create major employment as well as entrepreneurial opportunities for the residents of the TCI. He said he is looking forward to the Ritz Carlton team working closely with his ministry during the various phases of the project, to ensure that the end result will be beneficial to all.

Ritz-Carlton Residences senior staff meet members of the labour ministry

During the meeting the attendees spoke about labour laws and general pay including required or non-required service charge and distribution and the benefits offered in the TCI. They discussed medical, dental and other required and standard insurance provided to employees as well as pension or retirement plan requirements.

Vacation, holiday and sick

leave entitlements were on the agenda along with local and expat differences in terms of potential requirements on accommodation, pay and benefits.

Participants then talked about offer letter and work agreement templates and requirements, and retention rates.

And finally, partnering with any schools, colleges and vocational institutions that have hospitality,

culinary, engineering or technical programmes to discuss partnerships for internships and offering leadership and development courses.

The luxury-branded RitzCarlton 10.5-acre development which features the first 12 storey buildings in the TCI is set to be completed in the summer of 2021.

It is being developed by Desarrollos Hotelco.

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The US and Swedish Covid-19 responses IN AMERICA, the Covid-19 crisis has spiralled out of control, registering almost 200,000 cases on Friday alone. Across states, the number of Americans hospitalised has exceeded capacity.

Primarily, it took nearly 100 days for America to reach one million cases.

Lately, there is a shattering record of a million new cases in just in one week – more than the entire population of the TCI, 22 times over.

As America topped 12 million total cases, it now finds itself in a perfect storm – a surging virus mixed with colder weather conditions propelled by a strong sense of family and tradition.

Hereafter, new curfews and restrictions for non-essential businesses are in effect.

Residents are asked to stay at home and officials have cancelled and postponed 18 football games.

There are longer lines at testing sites, as travellers are trying to get tested before going to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families.

And despite the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention’s ominous appeals to avoid travelling this holiday, people are swamping the airports.

BY D MARKIE SPRING D Markie Spring, a TCI resident of 15 years, is an expert in law enforcement. He worked as a detective in the Royal TCI Police Force and was director of security at Beaches Turks and Caicos.

However, there seems to be some progress – the US Food and Drugs Administration is working tirelessly to approve the first Covid-19 vaccine.

Meanwhile, Sweden’s herd immunity risky gamble to combat Covid-19 has failed.

Officials refused to lockdown, hoping that it will lead to widespread immunity; instead the coronavirus surged.

Today, Sweden is admitting Covid-19 patients faster than its European allies, sinking the country deep into a crisis.

The country’s death toll has risen four times higher than Finland, Denmark and Norway combined. And now the government has decided to change course and get tough.

Nowadays, they’re rushing to put restrictions in place; the wearing of masks,

testing and tracing, and social distancing that they failed to do in the first instance.

There is an intended lockdown and public gatherings with more than eight people are prohibited.

Bars and restaurants are closing at 10.30pm and Sweden is now appealing for help from its neighbours who practiced and implemented safety precautions to help make informed decisions.

What is appalling, are the inadequacies of the Swedish and US governments’ responses and the indoctrinated attitudes the citizenry exhibited.

Like Americans, Swedish are refusing to adhere to safety protocol.

President Trump had called the virus a hoax and defied science by doing nothing.

He even fought against a lockdown and valued money over lives.

The people responded likewise and although more than 250,000 Americas have died and the infection rates are escalating, half of America’s population, like the president, are still down-playing the severity of the virus.

Similar actions were demonstrated among Swedes and the authorities are only taking notice since the death tolls spiked to 6,406.

Even now, the government is still stopping short of a total lockdown to halt the situation.

So, what can the TCI learn from America’s dreadful mishap and Sweden’s failed experiment?

The virus will not ‘just go away’; precautions have to be taken and there must be a shift in policy from coercion to voluntary compliance to cementing individual commitment, while providing the necessary tools and guidelines.

The authorities must weigh between material wealth and health and safety.

Sweden and the US inherently, are the two countries with soaring mortality rates that failed to expeditiously lower the count as the pandemic surged.

Bridging the political divide ONE of the greatest factors causing a division in this country is politics. The majority of the TCI’s citizens align themselves with one of the major parties.

Somehow this affiliation with the political parties is so strong that we don’t see the good in others who are on the opposing team.

There is a clarion call by many to unite but until we reach a point in our lives and realise that we must put country over politics, the division will continue to widen deeper.

One way to bridge the political divide is to stop appointing members to the board just because they are supporters of the Government.

We must appoint the people with relevant knowledge and who would get things done on the board and the appointment should be done jointly by both major political parties.

Another way to bridge the political divide is through the actions of the speaker of the House of Assembly.

While it is true, that the speaker is appointed by the Government, they have an opportunity to bridge the political divide

DREXWELL SEYMOUR

Drexwell Seymour is a certified public accountant and is the managing partner for HLB TCI. His favourite hobby, however, is writing. He has a personal website, www.drexwellseymour. com, where all of his writings are posted. He also has a YouTube channel where you can find inspirational videos. Drexwell has a BA in Accounting and an MBA in Finance.

by being unbiased in dealing with the Government and the Opposition.

Bridging the political divide requires leaders to lead by example. Believe it or not, thousands of followers follow their leader.

Once you become the government of the day, you are the government for all people.

Leaders should embrace everyone and not be biased in their treatment of individuals even if these individuals do not support them and constructively criticise them.

Leaders should never encourage their

followers to bad mouth individuals on the other side but it is well known that some negative stories about individuals are being encouraged.

Leaders, sometimes, should know that the simple things matter. If they are going to greet people, they should greet everyone.

They shouldn’t just say hi to the people that they think voted for them and then pass straight by the people who did not vote for them.

Leaders should recognise the accomplishments of everyone, not just those

persons that voted for that party.

Yet some of these very leaders want to speak about unity from time to time and especially on JAGS McCartney Day when their actions are far from it.

My last point on bridging the political divide is to encourage individuals from different political persuasions to come together on a regular basis to discuss the issues and provide solutions.

Too many times we are afraid to unite because we do not want our political party to think we are against them if we constructively criticise them.

It would even be better if some of us come together and established businesses together despite our political affiliations.

This would send a strong message to the electorate that no matter who you are, you can still work together.

In conclusion, a country should not be divided over politics.

We think politicians and the political parties are the answer to our issues but they have proven they are not, so why do we have a political divide?

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TCI works with US Homeland Security to tackle people and drugs smuggling

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE GOVERNMENT is actively working with the US Department of Homeland Security to prevent illegal smuggling of people and weapons into the territory.

A reconnaissance aircraft from the US Customs and Border Protection which recently landed at the Providenciales International Airport last week was part of the partnership.

The aircraft, based in Miami, has high surveillance capabilities which will enable it to identify “early, fast boats” approaching the territory.

Governor Nigel Dakin in an Instagram post on Friday November 20 explained that the visit forms part of the Government’s ongoing work to bolster the TCI’s border security efforts.

“This first week has been

about orientation, providing communication links, building up relationships so operations run smoothly,” he said.

“Because while not permanently stationed here they will, from now, be regular and welcome guests in TCI and important colleagues wherever they are based in our region - providing one component of sophisticated, layered and coordinated defence of TCI. “For those that have followed the work we’ve been doing for a year or more you will know that as part of the National Security Strategy we have been working to build up the established collaborative arrangements we have with our partners involved in preventing the illegal movement of people weapons and guns into our islands.”

He added: “The operational cooperation we have with the US

is now of a very different order than it once was, and much of the increased success against sloops over the last year has come from partnered operations with a set of US agencies as well as Royal Naval helicopters and other support.

“Much of this is unseen but today I visited what will become a regular sight in TCI a reconnaissance plane from the US’s Department of Homeland Security - based in Miami working in direct support of ‘OPBAT’ - the alliance between the US, Bahamas and TCI.” Governor Dakin stressed that due to the surveillance range of the reconnaissance aircraft, sloops and speedboats could easily be detected in TCI’s waters.

“Airborne and on patrol its surveillance capabilities are such that it can dominate the ocean between Haiti and DR and

Governor Nigel Dakin poses next to the US Customs and Borders aeroplane

ourselves.

“It gives us a far greater ability to identify early, fast boats approaching us as opposed to the large sloops which we have got very good at identifying and intercepting.

“Our tremendous maritime police now have increasing ‘over the horizon’ intelligence to work with, which increases their impact and makes us all safer.”

The TCI has been a partner of OPBAT since 1982 when it was formed to counter cocaine smuggling from Columbia to the

Bahamas and TCI. Back then, Columbian smugglers used the Islands’ ports as a trans-shipment point for marijuana and cocaine.

The agreement was entered into by the TCI, Bahamian and United States governments to cooperate and enhance the ability of the Bahamian government.

They aimed to help interdict, prosecute and convict drug traffickers as police forces of both Caribbean countries were illequipped to locate the smugglers’ aircraft and small boats.

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Cadet officer Adrian Parker training with the Royal Marines in the TCI in September

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Cadet officer Francis Glinton during a training session at Sandhurst in the United Kingdom

Cadets complete RMA Sandhurst military training

BY OLIVIA ROSE TWO cadet officers have become the first in the TCI to complete a rigorous eight weeks of training at one of the world’s leading military academies.

Adrian Parker and Francis Glinton travelled to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK in September following a training course with the Royal Marines in the TCI. Along with cadet officer Dixie Smith who will attend RMA Sandhurst in 2021 and a fourth officer who is yet to be selected – they will lead the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment.

The commissioning course is an extremely challenging course designed to teach the fundamentals of soldiering and develop officer cadets as leaders.

On Saturday (November 21), the training concluded with the prestigious Sovereign’s Parade which saw the men formally moving from being a cadet officer to an officer.

Inspecting officer Baroness Sugg, UK’s Minister for the Overseas Territories, took the salute and congratulated the officers on their hard work and dedication.

In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Governor Nigel Dakin said he

wrote to the officers on the eve of the parade to congratulate them.

They responded: “It has been an honour being a part of a chapter in TCI history.

“The training and experiences here at Sandhurst have changed my perspective on service above self and enhanced my understanding of the importance of inner strength and resilience.

“As I become a commissioned officer tomorrow I will stand humbled, proud and eager to return home to serve my country and people with courage, integrity, strength and national pride.”

They added: “Goodnight Sir. It has not been easy but we never wanted easy.”

The creation of the TCI Regiment, announced early December 2019, is part of a strategy to enhance the territory’s response in times of emergencies and disasters such as hurricanes.

On November 13, Dakin explained that when the TCI Regiment stands up next year the new officers will each take command of a troop of marines.

“They will have earned the right to do so but the right to lead only brings with it service and responsibility.

“If Sandhurst has done its job their marines will always come first, beyond everything else they

TCI cadet officers march alongside counterparts from the UK, the Cayman Islands and Bermuda in the prestigious Sovereign’s Parade

will have internalised the idea of ‘Serve to Lead’ - Sandhurst’s motto.”

Governor Dakin explained that work has been ongoing to ensure the TCI Regiment is fully operational by the 2021 hurricane season.

He said: “In their absence, much work has been done over the last month under Colonel Grant’s leadership supported by his Second-in-Command, Adjutant, Regimental Sergeant Major and Chief Clerk.

“The Permanent Secretary National Security, Tito Lightbourne has been helping in terms of the civilian/military interface.

“Standing up a regiment from

scratch is a fascinating experience.

Just for starters a defence bill is required and a draft will come to Cabinet soon.”

He further revealed that the budget for the next financial year will include provisions for the TCI Regiment.

“There’s a requirement for conditions of employment, a regimental handbook, standing orders including standards of discipline, a maritime operational manual, a statement of requirement for UK support, establishing a social media presence, decisions around procurement of weapons, accommodation, and crucially because in the end it’s the quality

of your people that matters - a robust selection, recruitment and training package to be developed.

“On the latter we want our two commissioned officers, Parker and Glinton, to be part of the wider team that selects the first tranche of the future regiment.

“By next hurricane season TCI will have a significant body of disciplined men and women able to support us at our hour of need while also supporting the protection of our maritime borders.”

The officers are expected to return to the TCI on Sunday (November 29).

The world-renowned RMA Sandhurst has trained British Army officers since 1802.

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Caribbean tourism has taken a hit, CTO says at Tourist Board event But may eventually benefit from pandemic

BY DELANA ISLES INTERNATIONAL arrivals into the Caribbean declined by 63.7 percent this year compared to 2019, but there is hope for the region.

Neil Walters, acting secretary general of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), spoke about the impact on tourism during the Tourist Board’s second annual tourism symposium.

It was held virtually as part of Tourism Environmental Awareness Month and streamed live on Facebook on November 18.

Walters gave the keynote address, ‘Challenges and opportunities: Lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic’.

The CTO estimates - based on information received from member countries - that between January and August 2020, international arrivals into the Caribbean declined by 63.7 percent or 14.3 million fewer trips compared to 2019 for the same period.

The US market declined by 65.3 percent, the European market declined by 62.5 percent and the Canadian market declined by 50.8 percent.

Cruise arrivals declined by 58.4 percent with 8.5 million cruise passenger visits to the region.

During this address, Walters said these results are against a backdrop of what would normally be the busiest periods for the Caribbean tourism - January to March, July and August.

To date, 32 Caribbean destinations have opened, the CTO secretary general revealed.

However, he added that the CTO’s estimation of a 50 to 70 percent reduction in arrivals by the end of this year, remains the same.

Walter has warned member states to be mindful of the impact on their economics, such as reduced revenue from tourism, closure of businesses (primarily tourism related ones), high levels of unemployment and significant strain on social services, especially health.

Early in the pandemic, the Caribbean Development Bank had estimated that reduction in real GDP for the Caribbean could

potentially be in the range of 15 to 30 percent.

They further estimated that public debt could increase by levels of between 15 and 60 percent.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), meanwhile, estimates that the global economy will contract by 4.9 percent in 2020, with Latin America and Caribbean countries projected to contract by 9.4 percent in 2020.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES But out of every challenge comes opportunity, Walters says, and this fully applies to this pandemic, particularly for the Caribbean region.

“While it has impacted the travel and tourism sector, it allows for a reset, since travel and tourism is affected globally, and every major region has lost its share of international arrivals.

“Of interest here is the fact that in 2019, the Caribbean outpaced the world’s growth rate for international arrivals.

“The efforts made by Caribbean destinations to control the virus with some success, have created a marketable position as a healthy region.”

Walters said not many regions in the world have replicated this.

He stated that over many years, it was noted that Caribbean tourism needed an overhaul, but that this could not be achieved since overhaul limits the use of the product and it also requires significant fund outlays.

But in this changed climate, international donor agencies have made funding available in response to Covid-19 to allow the regional tourism sector to reposition itself in the new normal.

The CTO secretary general said that the regional organisation has begun to access these funds with the expected results being an audit of the regional sector skill sets and a needs assessment.

This along with a training programme will enhance the sectoral labour force and service quality.

He said these results should begin to be seen during 2021.

In addition, a programme to

promote community-based tourism will also roll out in 2021.

While this was a discussion phase prior to the pandemic, Walters said adjustments have been made to ensure that lessons learned will be applicable to this and future pandemics, and other natural and man-made hazards.

Neil Walters, acting secretary general of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation

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Nurse awarded for heroic efforts during pandemic A REGISTERED nurse and emergency medical technician has strengthened her commitment to fight for those she cares for, in ways that go above and beyond the call of duty.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Cleola Been founded a home care company especially dedicated to the elderly and other members of society.

For her invaluable contributions that greatly benefit her patients and their families, she has been named a CIBC FirstCaribbean Unsung Frontline Hero.

The bank launched the initiative in August with the aim of identifying those unsung heroes who have shone brightest in the darkest moments of the crisis with the help of the public.

Been was nominated for providing a service that ensures

patient comfort, family support, and ultimately alleviates pressure off of the hospital and social welfare programmes.

She vied for the title among three other worthy nominees spanning Medical Personnel, Protective Services and Community Hero Award categories.

“Working in nursing and being in constant contact with elderly persons particularly a high-risk group for Covid-19, I just had to do something that would help keep them safe,” Been said.

“That was my greatest motivation. I also have a grandmother that’s 86-years-old so I couldn’t imagine something happening to her at this time, and wanted to extend that to our general elderly population as well.”

Turks and Caicos HomeAid Care, the first of its kind in

Providenciales, made its debut in June, a CIBC FirstCaribbean press release said on Wednesday (November 25).

“In working privately since 2015, I’ve encountered a lot of people who needed help and couldn’t afford to get it,” Been said.

“I thought if I found a way, at least I can help a few on a more consistent basis.”

Despite challenges associated with government relations, Been has garnered much-needed support from people in the community.

In the short span of time that her company has been operational, she has also had many highlights, noting the greatest one being the success of her “charity case”.

“When I first encountered him, he had just had a stroke. He was discharged from the hospital and

Hon. Karen Malcolm, Minister of Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services, cuts the ribbon

Renovated Ministry of Education building is opened THE NEWLY renovated Ministry of Education building in Providenciales was officially opened on November 16.

Hon. Karen Malcolm, Minister of Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services, cut the ribbon during the event.

She was joined by Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Deputy Governor Anya Williams and several Government representatives.

“The passing of two hurricanes in 2017, Irma and Maria, severely damaged and impacted the building forcing the staff to relocate to Franklyn Misick’s building,” a ministry statement said.

“The ministry openly express its sincere gratitude to Mr Misick for his generous gift of one year of free accommodations to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government.”

The completion of this building is a “critical milestone”, the ministry said, and comes at a time when the it is rebranding its image to increase awareness.

“This rebranding will set the Ministry of Education apart from the other ministries.

“It will allow the Ministry of Education to reflect on its strengths, values and mission as a place of learning, preparing future leaders, equipping them as future leaders of society.”

The rebranding of the Ministry of Education will include a full campaign of community awareness, allowing the community to grow to appreciate and understand its mission.

It will be a continuous effect and will be incorporated in all aspects of the ministry’s initiatives.

“A campaign that will continue to promote the Ministry of Education and will attract and inspire the community,” the statement said.

The ceremony was chaired

by Amin McCartney, Acting Permanent Secretary of Education and consecrated by the Reverend Claire K Robinson.

CIBC FirstCaribbean Unsung Hero Award recipient Nurse Cleola Been (right)

living alone in a place where there was no running water. He was unable to walk and his speech was still very slurred.

“Since I’ve moved him and have been caring for him, he’s now walking, speaking clearly, up to date with all his medications and so on and so forth,” she said.

Describing the recognition by CIBC FirstCaribbean as “surreal”, Been said, “I really didn’t have an idea that I was nominated so to win is overwhelming.”

“I am truly humbled to have been nominated and actually winning Unsung Heroes. I am gracious and grateful to all the people that voted for me in order for me to receive such a prestigious

honour,” she added.

The bank awarded Nurse Cleola Been with an e-cheque for $2,000 toward a staycation at a TCI of her choice.

As for her next steps, Been said: “Going forward during Covid and beyond, I would like to expand and make my business much bigger than what it is right now.

“I would like to extend my services to other family islands that currently do not have.”

She added: “That is my big plan: I want everybody to be able to access healthcare, especially the elderly, and get the care and service that they need just to make it on a daily basis.”

December dates for free Covid-19 testing RESIDENTS throughout the TCI are invited to get tested for Covid-19 for free at one of the Ministry of Health’s community testing clinics this December.

The tests are for anyone who is not showing symptoms of the disease. Those with symptoms should remain at home and call the ministry’s hotline on 2329444 or 333-0911.

Symptoms include fever, headache, dry cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhoea, joint pain, loss of taste and loss of smell.

Anyone who attends the clinics should bring a government issued ID and pen, maintain a physical distance of at least six foot and wear a face

covering.

GRAND TURK Every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm at the Gazebo, Pond Street.

SOUTH CAICOS Every Wednesday from 9am to 12pm at the Primary Healthcare Clinic.

NORTH/MIDDLE CAICOS Every Wednesday from 9am to 12pm at the Primary Healthcare Clinics (Kew, Bottle Creek and Middle Caicos Clinic).

PROVIDENCIALES

The mobile clinic will be parked at the Downtown Ball Park from 10am to 1pm on Friday, December 11, and Friday, December 18.

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Regional News Bahamas: former speaker Ingraham dies at 82

According to the CDC in the US, most of the Caribbean should be avoided because of possible Covid-19 infections.

CDC warns against travel to over 20 Caribbean countries including the TCI THE Centers For Disease Control, (CDC), is urging Americans to avoid travel to 21 Caribbean countries.

The CDC raised the almost two dozen countries to Level 4, saying the countries have a “Very High Level of Covid-19,” even though the region lags way behind the US on coronavirus, and most have been able to contain the virus.

The CDC says travel to these countries “may increase your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19.”

They are: Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bonaire, Belize, Cuba, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Saba, Saint

Martin, Sint Eustacius, Sint Maarten, the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, the Dominican Republic, USVI, Suriname and the Turks & Caicos Islands.

The updated advisory was issued on Nov. 21.

Jamaica Hotel Tourism Association President, Clifton Reader, speaking on a radio program in Jamaica, said he expects the advisory to put a damper on the tourism sector’s performance there.

“We have the facts to back up that the winter season, not only from that declaration, but we did a survey within the JHTA a couple days ago and it shows that, where we were projecting 35 per cent for

the winter season, it’s now down to 30 per cent,” he said. “So, with such a declaration telling people not to travel to Jamaica…we definitely believe that it’s going to affect the travelers coming into Jamaica, occupants for the winter season.”

Jamaica has recorded 10,422 positive cases of COVID-19 as well as 243 deaths to date.

The warning comes as U.S. airlines are adding flights, and in some cases COVID-19 testing programs, for travel to the Caribbean, a region central to carriers’ strategies to tap into pockets of holiday demand before a vaccine makes its way around the world.

(NewsAmericanow)

Bahamas: PLP increase calls for Deputy PMs resignation PRESSURE mounted from PLPs yesterday who demanded answers from government and the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest over damaging fraud allegations.

On Sunday, just after documents of a second case of allegations against Mr Turnquest emerged, Progressive Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis, issued another statement calling for Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, to address the matter.

On Friday, Mr Davis said Mr Turnquest should resign. If he did not, he said the Prime Minister should demand it.

Although not named as a defendant in a case alleging a $27m fraud, Mr Turnquest was accused of issuing “fraudulent loans” between companies on which he served as a director.

Since the allegations emerged there has been no comment from the Office of the Prime Minister or Free National Movement chairman, Carl Culmer.

“We have been waiting for some word from the Prime Minister on what his view is on the allegations

PLP leader Philip ‘Brave’ Davis said Mr Turnquest should resign and that if he did not, the Prime Minister should demand it.

of impropriety against his Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance made by the law firm of Michael Scott, Chairman of the Hotel Corporation,” said Mr Davis in a statement released yesterday.

“The accusations of a conspiracy to defraud a foreign investor of $20m have been in the public domain since 19 November 2020. Neither the Prime Minister nor the Free National Movement Chairman has had a word to say in the deputy prime minister’s defence.”

“It is time to hear from the Prime

Minister from the comfort of his beach holiday in San Salvador,” Mr Davis continued, as he took a swipe at the Prime Minister heading to San Salvador for the weekend. “Silence suggests that the Deputy Prime Minister does not have the Prime Minister’s support. We demand answers.”

Weighing in on the situation faced by Mr Turnquest, former PLP Cabinet Minister, George Smith, said the thing for him to do is just resign his position and hope that the courts will exonerate him.

FORMER House of Assembly Speaker Oswald Ingraham died on Monday at the age of 82.

Leader of the Progressive Liberal Party Philip “Brave” Davis, in a statement said he is mourning a good friend, who was a gracious and consummate statesman.

Ingraham, who was Speaker during the second Christie Administration, also served as Deputy Governor-General. He was also the Member of Parliament for South Eleuthera for 10 years, from 2002-2012.

“Oswald Ingraham lived a full life and made his contributions to The Bahamas in both the private and public sectors,” Mr Davis said.

“We thank him for his service as he transitions into eternity. I am saddened to learn of the passing of a good friend, a parliamentary colleague and businessman, Oswald Ingraham.

“Oswald was fair in his rulings as Speaker and always protected the rights of the opposition, allowing them to have their say when the governing caucus would eventually have their way.”

Mr Davis touted Ingraham as an ardent supporter of the progressive movement.

“This native of Tarpum Bay, South Eleuthera would go on to represent his community in the halls of Parliament as the representative for South Eleuthera from 2002 and 2012 and served as the Speaker of the House of Assembly from 2002 to 2007,” the PLP leader said.

“He would also go on to serve as Deputy Governor General between 2012 and 2017 where he presided over several official state recognised ceremonies. At all times Oswald was gracious in his deportment and the consummate statesman.”

Ingraham was an entrepreneur in the tourism and hospitality industry, operating a small hotel in his constituency of South Eleuthera.

“Death is not a full stop, but a mere comma in the sentence of life, therefore, Oswald may be absent in the flesh but present in the spirit as he lives on in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him,” Mr Davis said, sending condolences on behalf of his wife and party executives and members to Ingraham’s family.

Former Prime Minister and PLP leader Perry Christie also said he is in mourning over the death of a treasured friend.

“We have been political comrades for some forty years and shared a close common kinship with Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera,” Mr Christie said in a statement.

“Oswald Ingraham was a towering figure in the life of Eleuthera, where he achieved prominence and distinction in a variety of spheres. He

Former House of Assembly Speaker Oswald Ingraham.

was an outstanding Christian leader in the community and was highly regarded and admired for his success as a businessman and community leader. His reputation for integrity, decency, and productivity was never questioned. He was, in every sense of the term, a role model for the Island of Eleuthera, where he was born and spent his entire life.”

Noting that Ingraham entered frontline politics at a later stage in life, Mr Christie said he more than made up for his “late start” by the “exemplary service that he rendered in the House of Assembly as the representative for South Eleuthera”.

“He later achieved an even greater distinction as Speaker of the House of Assembly and enjoyed an enviable reputation for his fairness and discipline in presiding over the proceedings of the lower body of the legislature,” Mr Christie said.

“Still, later I was pleased that Mr Ingraham accepted my invitation to serve on numerous occasions as Deputy to the Governor-General. In performing this role, Mr Ingraham always acquitted himself with complete distinction. He upheld the dignity of this high constitutional office whenever he was called upon to fill a temporary vacancy, and he attended his duties in this regard with efficiency, reliability, and unfailing courtesy to one and all.

“Finally, on a more personal note, I am deeply indebted to the support and encouragement that Oswald extended to me all through my years before, during, and after his involvement in public life. He was a great friend and a loyal and dependable ally through thick and thin, in good times and in bad.”

Mr Ingraham leaves behind his wife, Marie, several children and extended family in the community of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera.

According to the Eleutheran newspaper, a family member said he had been ill for the past two years.

(Tribune242)

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Regional News Kamala Harris loves Jamaica, says cousin DISTURBED by reports that United States vice-president-elect Kamala Harris has been snubbing her Jamaican roots, her cousin Patrick Harris has strongly come out in her defence.

“Kamala loves Jamaica dearly, and even though the media here is harping on her South Asian heritage, we know she has Jamaica on her mind,” Patrick Harris shared with The Sunday Gleaner.

Kamala Harris was born to Indian mother Shyamal Gopalan Harris and Jamaican father Donald Harris.

Her rise to vice-president-elect of the super power has been a source of pride for nationals of both countries, but some Jamaicans have expressed disappointment and even anger over what they perceive to be a deliberate slight of her Jamaican roots whenever Harris makes public speeches.

“We are very proud of her but we are straining our ears to hear her acknowledge Jamaica. It would go a far way in soothing Jamaicans at home and abroad if she would just say it. All we keep hearing about is her Indian mother. Jamaica is tiny compared to India but our culture is world renowned,” expressed Philadelphia-based Maureen Williams.

But Harris’ cousin pointed to her body language and persona as being uniquely Jamaican.

“You can see when she is on stage and the reggae music starts how she dances like a true Jamaican. She has not and will never forget her roots.

Maybe she doesn’t say enough but she lives it and represents our country well,” he said.

Memorable Moments Patrick Harris and his elder brother, Kenneth, have shared

memorable moments with the vicepresident-elect whenever she visited Jamaica, and those memories are dear to him.

“My cousin is special. She was always very bright and articulate.

Her smile was always infectious.

She may have matured but she is the same Kamala,” he said.

Kamala Harris’ parents met while in college during the height of the civil rights movement in 1964.

They, however, divorced when Kamala was seven years old. Her financial analyst father came out on the losing end of a custody battle and the result was a diminished role in the lives of Kamala and her sister Maya.

“Maybe she is mad at him for not being more active during her developmental years. Children sometimes carry those things with them for life,” Williams opined.

Kamala Harris (sitting at front) enjoying a moment with her cousins in St Ann, Jamaica in their childhood days.

But Kamala’s cousin sought to dispel that theory.

“I don’t think he was an irresponsible father, as the fact that he fought for custody shows he had an intent to be active in his children’s lives. Men who don’t care do not fight for custody,” Patrick Harris reasoned.

Donald Harris has chosen to stay in the shadows and has declined

to do media interviews during his daughter’s achievement of shattering the American political glass ceiling.

In the meantime, Kamala Harris and her boss, Joe Biden, are busy jumping through hoops to ready themselves for a January 20, 2021 takeover of the reins of power as outgoing President Donald Trump still refuses to concede defeat.

(Jamaica Gleaner)

Bermuda: Baby among four new coronavirus cases THE Premier highlighted his frustration on Tuesday night after a baby contracted the coronavirus because people failed to follow precautions at a workplace.

David Burt was speaking after Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, reported that there were four coronavirus cases out of 808 test results received on Tuesday.

The age range of all 239 confirmed cases in Bermuda is from infant to 101 – with the baby the youngest case so far.

Mr Burt said: “The fact that we are dealing with someone who is under the age of one clearly is due to the fact that at a workplace people were not following simple and basic precautions.

“There was an individual who had symptoms who was there for a week, persons were concerned and nothing was done – inexcusable.

“So we are actually now dealing with potential additional restrictions … and we got lucky in capturing the case and identifying the cluster as quickly as possible because individuals had a concern and they took it upon themselves to go ahead and get tested.”

He added: “I’m upset because this is completely and absolutely preventable and it is inexcusable for this particular workplace for that to have happened, completely inexcusable.

“If there is one place where they should have known what the rules are, it’s that place.”

Ms Wilson said that one of the new cases was a returned resident who arrived on a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta last Sunday.

Three were transmitted on island with a known contact – one had household contact with an underinvestigation case linked to a workplace.

The other two were residents who had close contact in the same household as a case linked to the same workplace.

The age range for the three onisland transmissions is infant to 56.

The latest results bring the number of active coronavirus cases to 25 with none in hospital.

A total of nine people with Covid-19 have died and 205 people have recovered from the coronavirus.

The country status has changed to “clusters of cases”.

Ms Wilson appealed to the public to reduce their “bubbles”.

She said: “Choose only one or two other households to socialise with for the next few weeks.

“It is particularly easy to be casual in the workplace and relax around colleagues as you would around your family. Do not do this.”

Ms Wilson added that gatherings of different households over the holiday season should be limited to as few people as possible so that social distancing could be maintained.

She said that gatherings should be held outdoors rather than inside where possible and that ventilation should be increased indoors and

David Burt said: “The fact that we are dealing with someone who is under the age of one clearly is due to the fact that at a workplace people were not following simple and basic precautions.

guests should wear masks.

Ms Wilson said that health officials were in talks with care home operators over a proposal to restrict visitors to only people ruled to be “essential”.

She added that “restricted outdoor visiting” would be allowed.

Changes are also expected to be made to regulations so that larger gatherings will be limited to 50 people, instead of 75 at present, without special permission.

Ms Wilson said a “more comprehensive mandatory mask

mandate” was also planned.

Mr Burt warned that “some people are not as diligent as they once were”.

He said: “I am confident in the regime that we have put in place, but it is vital that every single person in the country act as if everyone we are in contact with may be infected so that we can reduce the chance of spread.”

The Premier said that the Cabinet agreed to tighten some restrictions when it met today.

He said that bars were thought to

be the “largest risk factor” and that changes to regulations were expected to include a requirement for bar staff to be screened for the coronavirus with saliva tests.

Mr Burt said that police have been asked to take a zero-tolerance approach, especially to licensed premises, which he added was not used last weekend after police announced they would crack down on people who flouted the rules.

He warned that licensed premises who failed to stick to health rules could be shut down for 24 hours.

Mr Burt said: “I have no desire whatsoever to revert to shelter-inplace … but if we do not all do our part, we will be forced to do so.

“We have seen other countries where small outbreaks have turned into larger outbreaks.

“That is not what we will have here.”

Mr Burt said that the WeHealth Bermuda app – along with contact tracing, mask-wearing and social distancing – would give “even greater protection” from the coronavirus.

The technology is to be piloted this week.

Mr Burt added: “When phones that have WeHealth Bermuda installed are near each other, the app uses Bluetooth signals to determine how long and how close users were together.

“If a WeHealth Bermuda user tests positive for the coronavirus, they can privately share their diagnosis with the app.

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US election 2020: Biden says White House co-operation ‘sincere’ US President-elect Joe Biden says the White House has so far been “sincere” in helping his transition to power.

“It has not been begrudging so far, and I don’t expect it to be,” he told NBC News in an interview.

He spoke as he unveiled his choice of top officials for when he takes over from Donald Trump in January.

Mr Trump finally agreed to allow the formal transition process to begin on Monday, nearly three weeks after the presidential election.

Yet he still refuses to admit defeat, repeating unsubstantiated claims that the 3 November vote was “rigged”.

President Trump’s efforts to challenge the results in key states in courts have so far failed. On Tuesday, Pennsylvania and Nevada officially certified Mr Biden’s victory, a day after the same outcome was announced in Michigan.

Mr Trump is expected later on Wednesday to join his lawyer Rudy Giuliani in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where what is being described as a “hearing” of the state senate’s Republican majority on allegations of voter fraud is taking place.

State officials have denied the allegations, and on Monday Pennsylvania’s supreme court dismissed a Trump campaign lawsuit aimed at invalidating millions of

Wilmington, Delaware.

He also told reporters he had discussed the Irish border issue with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other leaders.

Mr Biden, who has Irish heritage, said he was against a guarded border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland as a result of Brexit, arguing it must be kept open: “The idea of having the border north and south once again being closed, it’s just not right.”

Alejandro Mayorkas (left) and Avril Haines (right) have been formally named to take up key posts in the next administration; Janet Yellen (centre) is expected to be picked for the treasury.

mail-in votes.

WHAT WAS BIDEN’S MESSAGE? Speaking to NBC’s Nightly News, he confirmed he had not yet spoken to the president but added that he did not expect the beginning of his term to be affected by the delay in beginning the transition.

“It’s a slow start but it’s starting and there’s two months left to go, so I’m feeling good about the ability to be able to get up to speed,” he said.

There were, he said, plans for him to meet the Covid-19 task force in the White House about vaccine distribution and access.

As well as getting the Presidential Daily Brief - an update on international threats and developments - Mr Biden can now access key government officials and millions of dollars in funds as he prepares to take over on 20 January.

Mr Biden, who previously served as Barack Obama’s vice-president, said that his time in office would not be a “third Obama term” because “we face a totally different world than we faced in the Obama-Biden administration”.

“America is back” and “ready to lead the world, not retreat from it”, he said when he introduced his future team earlier on Tuesday in

WHO ARE HIS PICKS? Mr Biden unveiled his selections for six key posts: Antony Blinken, secretary of state. Mr Blinken said the US would soon “with equal measures of humility and confidence” restore its relationships with other countries John Kerry, climate change envoy.

He was one of the leading architects of the Paris climate agreement, from which President Trump withdrew.

Mr Kerry said the world must “come together to end the climate crisis” Avril Haines, director of national intelligence - would be the first woman in the post. Mr Biden said: “I picked a professional... a fierce advocate for telling the truth”.

Alejandro Mayorkas, secretary of homeland security - would be the first Latino in the post. Mr Mayorkas said the department had “a noble mission, to help keep us safe and

to advance our proud history as a country of welcome” Jake Sullivan, White House national security adviser. Mr Sullivan praised his boss, saying he had taught him much about statecraft, but also “most importantly about human nature” Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US ambassador to the UN. She said she would bring her southern Louisiana roots to her job One choice that is expected but has not been announced yet is former Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen as treasury secretary. Another is the key post of defence secretary, with Michèle Flournoy - an Obama-era defence under secretary - a strong contender.

Apart from Mr Kerry and Mr Sullivan, most of the picks will need confirmation by the Senate.

Rejection of a nominee is rare.

WHAT’S THE MOOD AMONG REPUBLICANS? In a brief appearance in the White House press room on Tuesday, Mr Trump praised the work of his administration, hailed the Dow Jones stock index for passing the 30,000 mark and left without taking questions.

Later in the Rose Garden, praising the armed forces, he said: “And as I say, ‘America First’. Shouldn’t go away from that... ‘America First’.”

Windrush generation: UK ‘unlawfully ignored’ immigration rules warnings THE Home Office unlawfully ignored warnings that changes to immigration rules would create “serious injustices” for the Windrush generation, a report by the equalities watchdog says.

It found the “hostile environment” policy, designed to deter “irregular” migrants from settling, had harmed many people already living in the UK. The Windrush generation came from the Caribbean to the UK from 1948 to 1971.

The Home Office said it was determined to “right the wrongs suffered” by them.

Labour said ministers should be “deeply ashamed” of the report’s findings.

An estimated 500,000 people living in the UK make up the surviving members of the Windrush generation.

They were granted indefinite leave to remain in 1971, but thousands were children who had travelled on their parents’ passports.

Because of this, many were unable to prove they had the right to live in the country when “hostile environment” immigration policies - demanding the showing of documentation - began in 2012,

under Theresa May as home secretary.

This adversely affected their access to housing, banking, work, benefits, healthcare and driving, while many were threatened with deportation.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) report found a “lack of organisation-wide commitment, including by senior leadership, to the importance of equality and the Home Office’s obligations under the equality duty placed on government departments”.

It added: “Any action taken to record and respond to negative equality impacts was perfunctory, and therefore insufficient.”

The report also said: “From 2012, this [hostile environment] agenda accelerated the impact of decades of complex policy and practice based on a history of white and black immigrants being treated differently.”

The EHRC recommended that, to ensure “measurable action”, the Home Office should enter an agreement with it by the end of January 2021, involving “preparing and implementing a plan” of “specific actions” to “avoid a future

Jamaican immigrants welcomed by RAF officials at Tilbury Docks, Essex.

breach”.

This should apply to its immigration work “in respect of race and colour, and more broadly”, it said.

The Home Office has agreed to enter an agreement with the EHRC. The commission’s interim chair Caroline Waters said: “The treatment of the Windrush generation as a result of hostile environment policies was a shameful stain on British history.

“It is unacceptable that equality legislation, designed to prevent an

unfair or disproportionate impact on people from ethnic minorities and other groups, was effectively ignored in the creation and delivery of policies that had such profound implications for so many people’s lives.”

In a statement, Home Secretary Priti Patel and Home Office permanent secretary Matthew Rycroft said they were “determined to right the wrongs suffered by the Windrush generation and make amends for the institutional failings they faced, spanning successive

governments over several decades”.

They added that the department was already applying a “a more rigorous approach to policy making” and would “increase openness to scrutiny, and create a more inclusive workforce”.

It was also launching “comprehensive training” for all staff “to ensure they understand and appreciate the history of migration and race in this country”, they said.

But Satbir Singh, chief executive of the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants, said campaigners had “repeatedly warned the Home Office that their hostile environment policies would inevitably lead to serious discrimination and to the denial of rights, particularly for people of colour”.

He added that “successive home secretaries” had “ignored these warnings” before the situation hit the headlines in 2018.

For Labour, shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds said: “Ministers must work urgently to rectify this, including getting a grip of the Windrush compensation scheme, which has descended into an offensive mess, piling injustice upon injustice.”

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Rishi Sunak warns ‘economic emergency has only just begun’ The “economic emergency” caused

by Covid-19 has only just begun, according to chancellor Rishi Sunak, as he warned the pandemic would deal lasting damage to growth and jobs.

Official forecasts now predict the biggest economic decline in 300 years.

The UK economy is expected to shrink by 11.3% this year and not return to its pre-crisis size until the end of 2022.

Government borrowing will rise to its highest outside of wartime to deal with the economic impact.

The government’s independent forecaster, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) expects the number of unemployed people to surge to 2.6 million by the middle of next year.

It means the unemployment rate will hit 7.5%, its highest level since the financial crisis in 2009.

However, fewer jobs are expected to be lost than predicted this summer.

Setting out his Spending Review detailing how much would be spent on public services, Mr Sunak said the government was dealing with an “economic emergency”.

He added: “That’s why we have taken, and continue to take, extraordinary measures to protect people’s jobs and incomes.”

The government has subsidised the wages of employees unable to work due to the pandemic, in an effort to protect jobs.

It said extending these schemes to next March meant 300,000 fewer people would be out of work.

Mr Sunak confirmed that around 1.3 million public sector workers excluding some NHS staff and those earning less than £24,000 - will have their pay frozen next year.

The chancellor said he could not justify an across-the-board increase

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) and US President-elect Joe Biden.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping congratulates Biden on winning election CHINESE President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to President-elect Joe Biden, more than two weeks after the Democratic candidate was projected the winner of the US presidential election.

“Promoting the healthy and stable development of ChinaUS relations is not only in the fundamental interests of both peoples, but also meets the common expectation of the international community,” state-run Xinhua news agency quoted Xi as saying in the message.

“I hope to see both sides uphold the spirit of non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual respect and win-win cooperation, and focus on cooperation while managing and controlling

disputes,” Xi added, according to Xinhua.

On November 13, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, without naming Xi, offered Beijing’s congratulations to Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris almost a week after they delivered victory speeches. But the spokesman noted at the time that the outcome of the US election would be “ascertained in accordance with US laws and procedures.”

Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan on Wednesday also sent a congratulatory message to Harris, according to Xinhua.

Xi joins a chorus of world leaders who have congratulated Biden on winning the election, even though President Donald Trump has refused to concede.

when many in the private sector had seen their pay and hours cut in the crisis.

But Mr Sunak said lower-paid public sector workers would be guaranteed at least a £250 pay rise next year.

The shadow chancellor, Anneliese Dodds, criticised the pay freeze.

She said: “Earlier this year the chancellor stood on his doorstep and clapped for key workers.

Today, his government institutes a pay freeze for many of them. This takes a sledgehammer to consumer confidence.”

The minimum wage - which has been rebranded as the National Living Wage - will increase by 2.2% - or 19p - to £8.91 an hour, with the rate extended to those aged 23 and over.

Other rates were also increased.

From next April, 16 and 17 year-olds will see their pay go up to £4.62 per hour, from £4.55 today.

The UK also ditched its policy of spending 0.7% of national income on overseas aid to help deal with the coronavirus crisis at home.

Mr Sunak said the new 0.5% target - which adds up to about £4bn in savings - will be “temporary”.

And millions of retirees will see the future value of their pension cut owing to a planned change in the way payments are calculated from

The UK economy is expected to shrink by 11.3% this year and not return to its precrisis size until the end of 2022.

2030.

Mr Sunak said the government had already spent £280bn to help support the economy through the coronavirus.

It will spend a further £55bn next year as part of a package of measures to support the recovery. This includes billions of pounds to help people find jobs.

The UK is expected to borrow £393.5bn this financial year to help pay for economic relief measures.

Borrowing is also forecast by the OBR to remain above £100bn-ayear - or 4% of the size of the UK economy - in five years time.

In recent years, the government has been able to borrow easily at very low interest rates, which makes its debt more affordable.

At the moment it pays just 0.32% interest to borrow for ten years.

However, Mr Sunak said longterm scarring meant the economy would be 3% smaller in 2025 than expected in the March budget.

The OBR said the coronavirus pandemic had “delivered the largest peacetime shock to the global economy on record”, while recent restrictions across the UK had taken “the wind out of an already flagging recovery”.

Maxwell is checked every 15 minutes by flashlight to see if ‘she is breathing,’ GHISLAINE Maxwell, the former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein who is accused of grooming and abusing underage girls, is woken up every 15 minutes to see if she’s alive, according to a letter filed by her attorney Tuesday.

“Despite non-stop in-cell camera surveillance Ms. Maxwell’s sleep is disrupted every 15 minutes when she is awakened by a flashlight to ascertain whether she is breathing,” attorney Bobbi Sternheim wrote.

Maxwell, who is awaiting her trial at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, New York, is “in de facto solitary confinement under the most restrictive conditions,” according to her legal counsel.

Maxwell is “excessively and invasively searched” and monitored 24 hours per day, treatment her lawyer says is more restrictive than prisoners convicted of terrorism or capital murder.

Sternheim requested that US District Judge Alison Nathan order the MDC’s warden to address the court regarding the conditions of Maxwell’s detention.

Maxwell was placed in quarantine

Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, is awaiting her trial at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, New York.

earlier this week after a staff member who works in her area of the detention centre tested positive for Covid-19. She tested negative for the virus, and is showing no symptoms, according to a letter from federal prosecutors submitted to the court.

According to previous court filings, Maxwell is being monitored by jail psychologists for several hours a day without her knowledge.

The stepped up security follows Epstein’s death last summer while

awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges at a different federal facility, Manhattan’s Metropolitan Correctional Center. The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner said Epstein died by suicide. Two guards were napping and online shopping while they were supposed to be observing Epstein, according to prosecutors, who charged them with filing false records. The guards have pleaded not guilty.

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Netflix removes Dave Chappelle’s show after comedian’s complaint NETFLIX has removed comedian Dave Chappelle’s 2000s sketch show after he complained he wasn’t getting paid as part of the deal for it to be streamed.

Chappelle’s Show first aired on Comedy Central from 2002 to 2006.

But in excerpt from a recent standup gig that he posted on Instagram, he claimed he “never got paid” royalties after the show’s original run.

He castigated Comedy Central’s parent company ViacomCBS for continuing to make the show available on HBO Max. “People think I made a lot of money from Chappelle’s Show,” the 47-year-old said in his routine.

“When I left that show I never got paid.”

He claimed he was “desperate” when he signed his original contract, and that its terms mean ViacomCBS and other parties can rebroadcast Chappelle’s Show without being obliged to pay him.

“I found out that these people were streaming my work and they never had to ask me or they never have to tell me,” he said. “Perfectly legal because I signed the contract.”

Chappelle recently referenced the matter while hosting the weekly comedy show Saturday Night Live

Gabourey Sidibe and her boyfriend Brandon Frankel are now engaged, the couple announced Tuesday.

Actress Gabourey Sidibe gets engaged to boyfriend Brandon Frankel Chappelle signed a multi-million dollar deal with Netflix in 2016 to make a series of stand-up comedy specials.

(SNL).

On that show, the comedian joked that his great-grandfather William Chappelle, who was born in slavery in 1857, would have thought his descendent had been “bought and sold” more than he had been.

Netflix, HBO Max and ViacomCBS have yet to comment.

In the video he posted on

Tuesday under the title Unforgiven, Chappelle alleged that Netflix and HBO Max had decided to stream the series after his SNL hosting role was announced.

“The day I committed to [SNL], it gets announced that Netflix is streaming Chappelle’s Show,” he is seen saying. “Not just Netflix; HBO Max is streaming it too.”

IT was a “Precious” moment.

Gabourey Sidibe and her boyfriend Brandon Frankel are now engaged, the couple announced Tuesday.

“I’ve learned so much about myself through him and I feel grateful and excited to learn more about the entire world with him by my side,” Sidibe wrote in an Instagram post marking the occasion.

Sidibe and Frankel have been together since at least May 2019 and have spent many days together with

their pets during the coronavirus pandemic.

“So excited to spend the rest of my life with the most amazing, hilarious, beautiful, and inspiring woman I’ve ever known. I couldn’t imagine a life without you,” Frankel wrote in his own Instagram post.

Sidibe, 37, has starred in both “Precious” and “Empire.” Frankel, 35, is a tech strategist who works at Cameo, according to his LinkedIn page. (NYDailynews)

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Ken Jennings gets Grammy nomination for co-narrating Alex Trebek audiobook HE won dozens of “Jeopardy” games, but can he beat Meryl Streep?

Ken Jennings, the megachampion of one of America’s favorite game shows, scored a Grammy nomination Tuesday for narrating Alex Trebek’s 2020 memoir — joining a list that includes Streep, MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow and journalist Ronan Farrow in the best spoken word album category.

But Jennings, who narrated the book along with Trebek, seemed surprised to be sharing the honor with the late “Jeopardy” host.

“This should 100% be Alex’s Grammy nomination,” Jennings tweeted shortly after the nominees were announced.

“He wrote the book and reads much of the audiobook! Who do I speak to about this.”

Trebek’s autobiography, “The Answer Is . . . Reflections of My Life,” was released in July, just four months before the beloved host died of

The late Alex Trebek, (L) and contestant Ken Jennings after his record-breaking streak on the gameshow surpassed $1M in July of 2004.

pancreatic cancer. Jennings, who is set to guest-host new episodes of “Jeopardy” early next year, was asked by the TV icon himself himself to help voice the audiobook.

“I wanted to narrate as much of the book as I could,

especially certain parts, but I was worried my voice would give out, so I asked if Ken Jennings would help me out,” Trebek said at the time. “He graciously agreed, and now you can hear the stories as read by both of us.”

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Meghan: Duchess of Sussex tells of miscarriage ‘pain and grief’ The Duchess of Sussex has revealed she had a miscarriage in July, writing in an article of feeling “an almost unbearable grief”.

“I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second,” Meghan said in a piece for the New York Times.

She went on to describe how she watched “my husband’s heart break as he tried to hold the shattered pieces of mine”.

Meghan wrote that “loss and pain have plagued every one of us in 2020”.

The 39-year-old shared her experience to urge people to “commit to asking others, ‘are you OK?’” over the Thanksgiving holiday in the US. A source close to the duchess confirmed to the BBC that the duchess is currently in good health and the couple wanted to talk about what happened in July, having come to appreciate how common miscarriage is.

A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: “It’s a deeply personal matter

The 39-year-old shared her experience to urge people to “commit to asking others, ‘are you OK?’”

we would not comment on.”

The duchess and Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, moved to

California to live away from the media spotlight, after stepping back as senior royals in January.

Their first child, Archie, was born on 6 May 2019.

The duchess began her article by describing a “sharp cramp” she felt while looking after Archie.

“I dropped to the floor with him in my arms, humming a lullaby to keep us both calm, the cheerful tune a stark contrast to my sense that something was not right,” she wrote.

“Hours later, I lay in a hospital bed, holding my husband’s hand. I felt the clamminess of his palm and kissed his knuckles, wet from both our tears.

“Staring at the cold white walls, my eyes glazed over. I tried to imagine how we’d heal.”

The duchess continued: “Losing a child means carrying an almost unbearable grief, experienced by many but talked about by few.

“In the pain of our loss, my husband and I discovered that in a room of 100 women, 10 to 20 of them will have suffered from miscarriage.

“Yet despite the staggering commonality of this pain, the

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conversation remains taboo, riddled with (unwarranted) shame, and perpetuating a cycle of solitary mourning.

“Some have bravely shared their stories; they have opened the door, knowing that when one person speaks truth, it gives license for all of us to do the same.”

The duchess also referenced a TV interview in which she was asked by a journalist if she was ok, during her tour of South Africa last year.

She said she was asked the question during a time in which she was “trying to keep a brave face in the very public eye”.

“I answered him honestly, not knowing that what I said would resonate with so many - new moms and older ones, and anyone who had, in their own way, been silently suffering,” she said.

The duchess is the second member of the Royal Family to open up about having a miscarriage.

In 2018 the Queen’s granddaughter Zara Tindall spoke about suffering two miscarriages before having her second child.

The duchess’s miscarriage happened at a time when she was involved in legal action against the Mail on Sunday over the publication of a letter she wrote to her father.

Last month she was granted a postponement of her privacy trial until autumn next year.

‘BREAKING DOWN STIGMA’ An estimated one in four pregnancies ends in a miscarriage, according to the charity Tommy’s.

Tommy’s midwife Sophie King said talking about baby loss in pregnancy is “a real taboo in society” so “mothers like Meghan sharing their stories is a vital step in breaking down that stigma and shame”.

She said the duchess’s “honesty and openness” sends a “powerful message to anyone who loses a baby: this may feel incredibly lonely, but you are not alone”.

Clea Harmer, chief executive of stillbirth and neonatal death charity Sands, said it was a “sad reality” there was a stigma surrounding pregnancy loss and baby death, which “leaves many parents feeling isolated”.

“The isolation we have all felt this year has made it even more difficult for parents whose baby has died during the Covid-19 pandemic and has brought back painful emotions for all those who have lost precious loved ones,” she said.

Dr Christine Ekechi, of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, said it was “important” that any stigma or shame surrounding this issue was removed.

“Sadly, early miscarriages are very common and they can be a devastating loss for parents and their families,” she said.

And Alice Weeden, from charity the Miscarriage Association, told the BBC: “When somebody, particularly in the public eye, talks about it openly, it’s helpful for other people to know that they are not alone.”

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Trevor Noah to host 2021 Grammy Awards TREVOR Noah is ready to strike a chord with Grammys viewers.

The late-night comedian will host the 2021 edition of the annual awards show honouring the year’s top musical achievements, the Recording Academy announced Tuesday.

“Despite the fact that I am extremely disappointed that the Grammys have refused to have me sing or be nominated for best pop album, I am thrilled to be hosting this auspicious event,” Noah said in a statement.

“I think as a one-time Grammy nominee, I am the best person to provide a shoulder to all the amazing artists who do not win on the night because I too know the pain of not winning the award! (This is

a metaphorical shoulder. I’m not trying to catch Corona). See you at the 63rd Grammys!!”

The Grammys are set for Jan. 31 and will air on CBS. Noah, 36, was nominated this year in the best comedy album category for “Son of Patricia.” The award went to Dave Chappelle for “Sticks and Stones.”

Next year’s ceremony will mark the first time Noah, who hosts “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, has emceed the Grammy Awards.

“With a knack for keeping viewers engaged and entertained, Trevor is the perfect choice to lead us through what’s sure to be an incredible evening full of music, unforgettable moments, unity and inspiration,” the Recording Academy’s chair and interim

president and CEO, Harvey Mason Jr., said in a statement.

“He is a dynamic host, comedian and personality, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the Grammy stage as host of Music’s Biggest Night for the first time.”

The Recording Academy has not announced what format the Grammys will follow amid the coronavirus pandemic, but says on its website that the ceremony “will be happening, rain or shine, COVID-19 vaccine or not” and assures the event will be handled safely. (NYDailynews)

Trevor Noah said that he is thrilled to be hosting the “auspicious event”.

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Jay-Z will guide the company’s “brand strategy” and “social equity ventures”.

Jay-Z to be new cannabis company’s ‘chief visionary officer’ US rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z has been named “chief visionary officer” of a major new cannabis company.

Cannabis is legal in several US states, including California, where it is now big business.

Jay-Z will guide TPCO’s brand strategy and enlist other “leading artists and entertainers” to promote the business.

He will also lead its investments in black and minority-owned cannabis firms and its initiatives to “rectify the wrongs” done when the drug was illegal.

The company said that would include “working toward meaningful change in the criminal justice system” and helping people convicted of cannabis-related offences with training and job placements.

TPCO also boasts Jay-Z’s Roc Nation labelmates Rihanna and Meek Mill as shareholders. It said Jay-Z

would be “leveraging unparalleled cultural influence” to get other stars on board.

The move comes a month after the rapper launched a new brand of weed called Monogram.

“Although we know we can’t fully redeem the injustices created by the ‘war on drugs’, we can help shape a brighter and inclusive future,” Jay-Z said in a statement.

“The brands we build will pave a new path forward for a legacy rooted in equity, access, and justice. We’re creating something people can trust and we’re investing in our future, our people, and our communities.”

TPCO is owned by Subversive Capital Acquisition Corp, who have a growing influence in the industry, and will combine the cannabis companies Caliva and Left Coast Ventures. The venture will, it hopes, have revenues worth $334m (£251m) next year.

Senior Reporter

We're looking for a qualified multimedia reporter who has strong news gathering and writing skills, as well as the ability and enthusiasm to create and maintain a strong and up-to-date online news medium. The position is available for immediate start and the successful candidate will be joining a small, dedicated team covering a wide range of news and features across the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Local knowledge is preferred but not essential. The successful applicant should have had experience with community, court and parliamentary reporting. They will also be expected to take photographs and videos, and use social media.

The salary for this position will be dependent on experience.

Write or email the publisher at

Duncanson.Publications@gmail.com No phone calls please

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26 CLASSIFIEDS D&H CONSTRUCTION #56 Mary Jane Lane, Blue Hills

MASON - $9 HOURLY

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, and retaining walls. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

2 PAINTERS - $9 HOURLY

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces.

LABOURER - $7 HOURLY

Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, set up forms for the pouring of concrete foundations, clean worksite, and take down bracing and scaffolding.

SOMMELIER/ WINE SPECIALIST • Must have a sommelier certificate and specialize in all

aspect of wine services and food pairings.

• Coordinates all service beverage of the restaurant and work with the management team and chef regarding food and beverage cost.

• Must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays 6 days per week have at least 8 years’ experience, able to understand, speak and write English, physically fit, dependable and hardworking.

Salary: $9 hourly

CONTACT: 946-5278 EMAIL: CAICOSCAFE@TCIWAY.TC

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position

DL HOLDINGS 111 LTD.

DL HOLDINGS 111 LTD.

CONTACT: 341-8493

23380

BUTLER

Duties: Cleaning of house, Washing, Ironing and making sure house is clean up to standard • This position is for first-time applicants • Work hours are 7:30am to 4:30pm • 5 days per week.

• Salary US$7.25 per hour

CONTACT: 941-3082. EMAIL: MTCL@TCIWAY.TC

Contact: 941-3082. Email: mtcl@tciway.tc

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS EAST BAY RESORT LTD. 1 FOURTH STREET, SOUTH CAICOS. is seeking a

DIVE MASTER

JOB SUMMARY: 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: • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Dive Master.

• 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.

• Must be personable with marketing and sales experience.

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.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

BABYSITTER

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

HAZEL PENDITHA MORRIS-PROSPERE

Interested persons would be required to answer calls to the household phone, greet guests, assist in the planning of events and dinner parties, oversee event or dinner setup and serve drinks and food. Supervise housekeeping staff.

• This position is for a first-time applicant • Work hours are 7:30am to 4:30pm • 5 days per week.

• Salary US$275.00 weekly

23375

HIBISCUS LANE, LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23391

HOUSEKEEPER

Interested belongers are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

DARCIA INGHAM-FORBES

CONTACT: 241-3881

Long Bay Road, Providenciales. Is currently looking to employ a

Long Bay Road, Providenciales. Is currently looking to employ a

Interested Belongers are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

November 28 - December 4, 2020

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23376

LEEWARD PALMS 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 housework.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 242-5249

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

23399

DERECHA ROBINSON West Road, Grand Turk 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 housework.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 333-1495

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

23381

HO2 CONSTRUCTION LTD. GRACE BAY COURT SUITE 101, GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

DRYWALL FINISHER

Responsible for installing wallboards to ceilings or to interior walls of buildings and applying plaster. Smooths out imperfections with trowels and shackle.

Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 431.2971

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23379

R.C.N.M CONSTRUCTION

QUEEN OF WORLD LTD.

Unit F103 Regent Street, Grace Bay, Providenciales

BEAUTICIANS - $6.25 HOURLY

• Shampooing, cutting and styling hair treatments, including, deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving.

• Make-up and styling.

#43 BOLL WEEVIL AVE, FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

2 COSMETOLOGISTS - $6.25 HOURLY

• Organizing schedules and work place, cosmetic treatments.

• Make-up and styling.

• Manicure and pedicure work.

• Body wellness massages.

• Hygiene and cleanliness of work place.

Contact: 946-5999 or 245-1515. Email: info@queenofworld.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Work permit holders currently holds these positions

23365

DOMESTIC WORKER

Clean construction site.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 342-1964

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

23388

HO2 CONSTRUCTION LTD.

GRACE BAY COURT SUITE 101, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES 431.2971 IS LOOKING FOR A QUALIFIED, EXPERIENCED APPLICANT FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION; All interested applicants, please send resumes to info@ho2group.com. Preference will be given to experienced and qualified Belongers. Only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER

Reporting to the Managing Director, for Process Improvement & Internal Controller will be charged with assessing procedures and controls of various units throughout the Company and making recommendations for improvement. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work with individuals with diverse experience and backgrounds. The individual will be responsible for realizing and maintaining accounting procedures, acquiring and implementing new software systems, streamlining business activities, issuing a written report documenting current procedures and detailing recommendations for improvement and following to assess progress achieved. He/she must be a nimble thinker who can quickly assess the larger risks before making recommendations for improvement related to detail procedures and duties. Graduate Degree in a related field, 10+ years’ experience in business management, ability to work independently, strong analytical and financial ability, strong written and oral communication skills, Detail orientated

23369

November 28 - December 4, 2020

JOHN GRAY

Bottle Creek, North Caicos 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: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 243-6006

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

23392

PEARL TECH

#66 Sibonne Rd, The Bight, Providenciales, TCI

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MARIE YANICK JOSEPH GRAY

Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

MARTIN GRAY

#59 BIRD ROCK STREET LONG BAY, PROVIDENCIALES

3 FARMERS

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

Experience in organic farming, fertilizing, spraying and harvesting.Salary $300.00 per week

CONTACT: 345-2318

THIS POSITION IS FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT CONTACT: 232-3037 23377

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23384

CASHIER WANTED

TERRANCE WALTER SMITH Back Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

PEOPLE’S CHOICE SUPER STORE Rony Plaza Blue Hills Road

DOMESTIC WORKER

Job Description - Daily cleaning, cooking, watching children & other household work. Salary $7 per hour CONTACT INFORMATION PEARLTECHTCI@GMAIL.COM Renewal Work Permit Holder

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. Hours 6 days a week including holidays and weekends. Salary $6.00 per hour CONTACT 341-0888 OR EMAIL: MARTINEGUE15@GMAIL.COM

23368

23367

KHYRON SIMMONS

RENOL PHILOXENE

SUBDIVISION ROAD, FIVE CAYS PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 344-1023

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

22554

LABOURER

Duties: To climb poles, install Cables, dig trenches and drive, any other duties as necessary. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 332-6854

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This is a first time work permit application.

23353

CLEANER

Clean yard and house.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 244-8205

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

23393

E&V CONSTRUCTION

ARCHIE MORLEY YARD, FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 333-1237

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

33405

KUBERA LIMITED DBA GOLDSMITH

STORE CLERK - $1,250 MONTHLY

Must be able to provide assistance to customers and handle various duties such as operating the cash register, greeting customers, helping people locate products, doing paper work, stocking shelves, and maintaining the store clean and organized.

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DOMESTIC WORKER-$1,250 MONTHLY Providing regular housekeeping, sweeping, mopping, laundry and cleaning dishes.

JEWELER - $1,250 MONTHLY

Must be able to repair clasps and links on Gold and Silver Jewelry. Must be able to identify precious and semi-precious gems and metals

These positions are currently held by work permit holders Belongers can drop off resume to the store Providenciales: Central Square and The Regent Village Grand Turk: Goldsmith Building Front Street Tel: 649 946 4100. Email: kubera@tciway.tc Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

GENERAL MANAGER TKCA VACATION RENTALS Salary: Annual $60 - 80K

Provide strategic leadership, planning and management for all aspects of the company; sales & marketing, product and service development, the guest experience, financial management, asset management and stakeholder relationships with particular attention to the development of the company's business, brand and talent management.

• Growth of Property Portfolio with specific focus on beach front luxury villa’s for short term vacation rental.

• Develop and enforce a luxury hospitality service product and guest experience.

• Develop a sales and marketing strategy to communicate our brand values and stimulate demand and guest loyalty for our product.

• Monitor and review monthly bookings, revenue and profit and loss statements, analyse results and initiate improvements.

• Strategic revenue management of all properties to maximize profitability and growth opportunity.

• Develop annual budget and cash flow proforma’s for presentation and approval of the Board.

• Manage all purchasing, procurement and third-party contracts on behalf of clients and business partners.

• Advise Stakeholders on capital projects and refurbishment as necessary.

• Ensure all policies and procedures are developed, agreed with the Board and implemented.

• Maintain a positive professional relationship with all clients providing monthly statements and regular business updates.

• Introduce new clients to the company, pitching and presenting our business model and negotiating terms of contract.

• Report to the Board, co-ordinate, facilitate and attend Board meetings where required.

• Ensure that all areas of the operation are appropriately staffed to meet the needs of the business and that team members are well trained, polite and conduct themselves in a professional manner.

• Ensure the physical condition of all properties are maintained in excellent condition with respect to housekeeping, engineering, grounds and pool maintenance, adopting preventative measures and best practices.

• Ensuring appropriate hurricane preventative measures and best practices are adopted and adhered to.

• Conduct weekly operations meetings with key managers/employees to discuss operational challenges, opportunities and to improve or maintain an excellent communication flow and guest experience.

• Ensure on-site training and development of all employees.

• Implement performance planning and review all team members, according to established performance standards and agreed upon results to budgeted plans.

• Respond appropriately in the event of any emergency or safety situation and comply with all local codes and ordinances with a focus on guest and employee safety.

Please submit applications to:

info@tkcavacationrentals.com

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

33402

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28 CLASSIFIEDS NEEKIMO KING

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

DEVINO MISSICK

Millennium Heights, Providenciales

Long Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

LABOURER

Job Description: Looking for a babysitter to care for a one year old, supervise, bathe and feed him while I am at work. Maintain the house. Salary: 6:25 per hour

CONTACT NUMBER: 6492317458

The work permit is a renewal. Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Department

CONTACT: 431-1847

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23394

SEBASTIAN BEEN

LABOURER

Morris alley, Grand Turk 649-341-5925

CONTACT: 343-2261

Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines.

Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, heating, and air conditioning system. Salary: $6.25 hourly

ADDRESS: 34 WILLIAMS PLAZA, OLD AIRPORT ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES .CONTACT 946-4726 .RESUMES CAN BE FAXED TO 941-3425 AND THE LABOR DEPARTMENT, PROVIDENCIALES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 23414

Academy 5, Cheshire Hall Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 241-5563

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

23389

RETREAT YOGA AND WELLNESS STUDIO

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

position held by work permit holder • Secure property • Clean property • Assist around property where necessary • Rate $6.50 per hour

EDDIE LAPORTE

CARETAKER LABOURER

Light housekeeping. Yard work. Run errands.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

23407

THE LODGINGS

#39 Lower Bight Is seeking to employ a

Duties: To maintain the outside grounds of property and dispose of refuse. Minor repairs to building and any other duties, as necessary.

Salary: $6.50 per hour Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This is a first time work permit application

33406

DJIMY ANTENOR

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD

23404

Unit 102 Grace Bay Court, Grace Bay

DOMESTIC WORKER Retreat Yoga and Wellness Studio

• $10/hour, part time work • Speaks English

Please send CV’s to info@retreattc. com, attention Lindsay Mensen, or call us at 649.431.7039 This position is for work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 23413

IS INTERVIEWING FOR:

MAINTENANCE MANAGER Candidates must have:

• Extensive knowledge of hotel operations and equipment • Minimum 5 years Supervisory Experience • Strong Mechanical Aptitude • Auto and Valid License • Experience dealing with subtrades • Candidates must also be personable, customer service oriented, have strong English verbal and written communication skills • Salary Commensurate with Qualifications & Experience Resumes can be emailed to dpapke@portsofcallresort.com or dropped off at resort.

• Time management • efficient • strong work ethic

November 28 - December 4, 2020 KAREN MYERS

GRACE BAY HILLS, PROVIDENCIALES 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 housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-5922

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23398

LUDWIG FULFORD Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Cleaning, dusting, household chores.

• Must be willing to work 5 days per week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 341-2479

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

23390

RA SHAW DESIGNS LTD.

H204 Regent Grand, Grace Bay, Providenciales

HORTICULTURIST AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR NEEDED Individual must have 5 years’ experience in Landscaping Design with a combined Horticulture degree and principles and practices. Also, must be motivated in a team environment with strong leadership and values.

• Likely candidate must have a degree in Horticulture and plant pathology • Knowledge of citrus care and maintenance • Thorough knowledge of insecticides and fertilizer application • Minimum 5 years hands on experience in tropical landscape and care Position is currently being held by a work permit holder Year Salary – US$32,000 per year Interested persons please apply

CONTACT (649) 941-4394 EXT 103 23412

Professional Mixologist Minimum 5 years’ experience in a sustainable, Luxury resort environment. Must have consulting and training experience. Good communication and customer service skills. Bar set-up/close, inventory control and continuous sanitation of bar areas. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Vast knowledge of bar beverages both alcoholic and nonalcoholic. Sommelier training is essential. On going development of new drink recipes will be required. May be required to serve food at the bar area. This position requires the individual to stay on the Cay during working shifts. Seasonal employment.

Clean police record required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interested applicants can email their resume to: resort@meridianclub.com

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November 28 - December 4, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS MISSICK SKIN CARE AND BEAUTY SALON

KISHMA ADAMS

#12 Analee Avenue, Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Robinson Apt., Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 245-7856 EMAIL: KISHMAADAMS@HOTMAIL.COM Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

R&R CAR RENTALS AND SALES #3 ELECTRONICS BUILDING, FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

SALES REPRESENTATIVE/ TRANSLATOR

Greeting customers in a friendly and professional manner, promote sales, prepare bills for payments, collections.

French translator. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 345-1036

These positions are for renewal of work permit Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 23410

HAIR STYLIST

Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 246-3402

23387

JAMES GOLOB

KEW, NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 23382

DOUGLAS MISSICK Whitby, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER

Cleaning, washing, ironing and cooking. General housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 431-4022

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board23395

OMAR’S BEACH HUT

FISHERIE’S ROAD, FIVE CAYS

2Washing DISHWASHERS dishes.

Salary $7 per hour

CONTACT: 231-6691

Cook, clean, wash, iron.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 231-4590

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

23396

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

Lighthouse, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

• Cleaning kitchen and assisting with serving orders to guests and customers.

• Must be willing to work 5-6 days per week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 241-1577

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 23416

Interested applicants can email their resume to: resort@meridianclub.com 33400

WEST ROAD, GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Duties: To clean and Maintain premises by raking and cleaning yard disposing of refuse, cleaning construction sites. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 231-0167

Salary/Wages: $6.50 per hour.

Responsibilities/ Duties: Cleaning and manicuring waste and debris, removal for customers THIS POSITION IS BEING APPLIED FOR, FOR A NEW WORK PERMIT HOLDER. BELONGERS ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION TO THE LABOUR BOARD, MINISTRY OF BOARDER CONTROL. 23409

AMAZING INTERNATIONAL STORE

#38 FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking to employ a

SALES CLERK

Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers.

Count money in cash drawers. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 342-8555

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

SEABREEZE BAR AND RESTAURANT

ROBERT LIGHTBOURNE

NICHOLAS MORLEY

BARMAID

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Cutting plants and trees.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

23415

Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 245-0224

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

LEANDRA CLARKEHANDFIELD

CAICOS FISHERIES LTD

Hospital Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Cleaning house, sweeping, washing dishes, laundry, mopping, assisting son and mother in law.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 232-4219

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CONTACT: 333-1111

29 Parade Avenue Contact: (649) 2464882/347-3014

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This is for renewal of a work permit application.

23418

Duties includes but not limited to: Patrolling the Cay with K9 security dogs.

Train and care for the dogs. Security baggage checks at the docks, check in contractors. Monitor, review and service security cameras. Responding to incidents at all hour’s seven days a week. Work weekends, holidays and evenings. Must have emergency first responder training and firefighting training (holders of First Aid and Fire equipment certificates). Be able to utilize K9’s to search for, apprehend and safely detain persons involved in or attempting criminal behavior. Protect all property of the island, homeowners, guests and staff. Clean police record required.

LABOURER

• Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, heating, and air conditioning system.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $8 hourly

S & C SERVICES

CONTACT: 649-345-9859

(Minimum 10 years’ experience in military or law enforcement)

MAINTENANCE WORKER

#34 MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

BIG MUM ON THE RUN

23397

Taking food orders, serving customers. Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

SECURITY SPECIALIST K9 HANDLER/TRAINER

MYRNA-LISA’S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23386

#5 Sand Bar Rd, South Division, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

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THE MAMA VARIETY SHOP

Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

KITCHEN HELPER

DOMESTIC WORKER

CLASSIFIEDS 29

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

23421

23420

Bay Road, South Caicos Is seeking to employ a

PLANT WORKER Peel conch, processing of lobster and conch.

Salary based on commission

CONTACT: 332-3826

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

23416

23403

KEW TOWN APT#8, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI is looking a

DOMESTIC WORKER

To work from Monday to Saturday. Duties: Doing general cleaning in the house including toilets and bathroom also Floor maintenance. Salary: $ 6.25 per hour INTERESTED APPLICANTS PLEASE, CONTACT ME AT THIS NUMBER: 649-241-1698

Renewal, only Belongers need to apply. 23411

BERLINE MONDESIR

Timber Crest, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 342-5043

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

23422

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SHERLIN TAILOR SHOP

SPOTLESS CLEANING SERVICES

WILSON GIBSON

TAILOR - $7.50 HOURLY

23 Parade Ave, Town Centre Mall Building, Down Town Is seeking to employ a

#10 PROSPECT, COOPER JACK BAY Is seeking to employ a

SUPERVISOR • To work 5 days a week may include some

LABOURER

#4 Spot Plaza, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations. Sew garments, Measure clothing parts, and mark or pinfold alteration lines.

NANNY - $6.25 HOURLY

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, and doing housework.

CONTACT: 346-3169 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

23311

OLIVER J. BEEN Salt Cay, TCI Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

weekends.

• Responsible for cleaning up in general and overseeing the cleanliness of other workers, monitoring working hours, and punctuality.

Salary: $7 hourly

LONG BAY EXPRESS #404 Long Bay Road Is seeking to employ a

LABOUR/PUMP ATTENDANT

Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning mopping, Dusting, sweeping and Assisting with cooking and any other chores. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

• Dispensing fuel to customer vehicles and/or containers.

• Provide air, water, lubricants.

• Collect payments.

• Stocking items to the shop floor.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 241-6712

CONTACT: 649-941-8111 EMAIL: LONGBAYEXPRESS@ GMAIL.COM

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This is a first time work permit application.

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CONTACT: 243-0137

CONTACT: 649-331-0818 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23344

23302

LEW & JAN CONSTRUCTION Whitby, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

SKILLED PAINTER

• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 232-7317

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23326

FIBERWORKS

IDEAL CUTS needs

Requires

PROFESSIONAL BARBERS

Salary is based on a 50% commission. Open Mon- Sun from 8AM-8PM. Applicants must have basic to good command of the English language; A Belonger/ Resident is preferred.

Duties: steam shave, cut hair, designs as requested by customers SUBMIT RESUME TO IDEALBARBERS@OUTLOOK.COM OR CALL 246-5721/341-2640. LOCATED AT WINDSOR PLACE (OLD MOVIE THEATRE) UNIT #B7 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES. BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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ADVERTISE

IN THIS SPACE! ONLY

$33

PER WEEK

CALL 946-4664

1 FIBER TECHNICIAN

The successful candidates must be able to: • Install and maintain fiber, copper and COAX cables according to plan.

• Perform low-loss fiber splicing and cable jointing.

• Perform preventative maintenance and ensure that proper standards are followed.

Salary is $12.00 per hour (negotiable), 5 or 6 days per week depending on workload Renewal work permit. Qualified Belongers can submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

STYLZ ABOVE THE REST #4 Sam’s Plaza

2 HAIR STYLISTS

Shampooing, cutting, styling hair, hair treatments, coloring, and weaving.

2 NAIL TECHNICIAN

Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, fills, nail repair, polishing Salary: $6.25 hourly each

PEDICURE

Pedicure and massage services to customers Salary $6.25

CONTACT: 649-245-3231

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THESE ARE RENEWAL WORK PERMIT 23362

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23328

KENNETH HALL Major Hill, North Caicos 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 housework.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 341-0451

23363

BERNADETTE SMITH

D&S WAVE DANCER

LABOURER

• To be in charge of vessel's cargo operations.

• Responsible for the safety and security of the ship, as well as the welfare of the crew on board.

Salary: $420 weekly

#17 MOORE’S LANE, JUBA SOUND Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 241-5693

KECHIE

DRYWALL FINISHER - $7.50 HOURLY

Installing wallboards to ceilings or to interior walls of buildings and applying plaster. Smooths out imperfections with trowels and shackle.

PLUMBER - $8 HOURLY

Installs pipes and fixtures. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc.

HANDYMAN - $6.75 HOURLY

Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, heating, and air conditioning system.

CONTACT: 244-3939

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board Work permit holders currently holds these positions

CRAIG BARETTE C. ARCHIBOLD

BEL-AIR MEDICAL CENTER LTD

GRAND TURK, MURRY HILL Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

His job is to sweep the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, living room, laundering sheets. Salary: $7. 50per hourly

Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 23360

23350

#16 COOPER JACK RD, SUITE #5A Is seeking to employ a

GENERAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONER REQUIREMENTS:

• Working knowledge of English.

• At least 3 years post grad and good experience in OBGYN

DESK RECEPTION

For appointment: Dr. A.C Hamilton-Rappel Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

TILE LAYER

MASON - $350 WEEKLY

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

BELONGER ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION.

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CLERK

• The applicant must have a working knowledge of English, Spanish and Creole.

• In addition, a resident of TCI with no work permit requirements.

Salary based on experience

Contact: 649-941-8405/649-241-9911 Email: hamcotci@hotmail.com

ALICE KITCHEN Tel: 421-1608 S. Dock rd. provo KITCHEN HELPER - $6.25P/H clean kitchen areas and wash dishes.

COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION, #53, P. O. Box 68, Blue Mountain, Provo. Tel:2310337 CONSTRUCTION LABOUR - $6.50 P/H Operate a variety of hand and power tools.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 23342

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23351

Acting on behalf of HARD ROCK CONSTRUCTION #128 Millennium Highway, Blue Hills

WALKIN CONSTRUCTION

CONTACT: 3416578 OR 342-7895

CONTACT: 241-4153

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 23300

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood. Salary: $9 hourly

SHIPMATE

Clean yard. Salary: $6.25 hourly

WGS CONSTRUCTION 47 Moses Ave, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Rigby Hill, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 23339

CONTACT: 649 241 84 60

Applicants should submit a resume to: Director of Fiberworks #46 Stingray Street, Cooper Jack Bay Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Email: claytonfw@gmail.com contact: 333-0980

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

November 28 - December 4, 2020

Walkin Plaza, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/ or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

SECRETARY - $400 WEEKLY

• Receiving calls and helping with payroll.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

CONTACT: 246-5189

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 23353

23355

SHARAD CAPRON

Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Duties: To ensure premises are Kept clean, also vehicles are cleaned any other duties as necessary.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 345-0322 Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This is a first time work permit application.

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November 28 - December 4, 2020

CRIS BEAUTY SALON

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. To work 5 days a week. Salary: $7 per hourly

CONTACT: 341 1299

Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

These positions are held by work permit holders Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 23359

THERAPIST

• To work 6 days a week. (days off are flexible) • Must do Thai Massage (with certificate) Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 333-2014

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23336

ROBINSON CONSTRUCTION Long Bay Road Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, and other work. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 231-0327

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

23352

VALENTINO SELVER

#87 Walkin Plaza, Five Cays

2 LABOURERS

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $300 weekly

CONTACT: 345-2061

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds the positions 23354

Erect scaffolding, lay out tools, pouring concrete foundations, hand tools to workers, remove all debris, pack up tools, put away any unused materials, and take down bracing and scaffolding.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 241-2962

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23343

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers.

DOMESTIC WORKER - $6.50 HOURLY

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

STORE CLERK - $ 6.50 HOURLY

Clean the store, stock shelves, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store

CONTACT: 244-2327

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD

23364

TAIRA MCTAIRE

DOMESTIC WORKER

23340

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

F.R.S TIRE SHOP

388 MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

TIRE REPAIR

Repair tires and other work. Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 345-3682

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23341

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23324

EASY WAY EMPLOYMENT Acting on behalf of

R GRAY CONTRACTING

Juba Sound, Duckling Lane

MAINTENANCE MAN

-$7.50 hourly Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system.

Contact: 333-1236

ELIE LANDSCAPING SERVICES

Snake Hills #19, Millennium Highway

SUPERVISOR

-$8 hourly Supervise ongoing work.

Contact: 232-7124

ASSISTANT CHEF

• Assist chef.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 241-5756

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 23301

DOCUWIN

Acting on behalf of La Famalia Restaurant Behind Ball Park, Down Town Is seeking a

KITCHEN HELPER

• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.

• Clean and sanitize all dishes and cooking equipment.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 341-1021

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

23349

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 23337

CASHIER - $6.75 HOURLY

CARETAKER

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

#570 BLUE HILLS, MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY

CONTACT: 946-8877

#4 MARKET PLACE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

RONALD STORE

5 Captain Fire Cl., Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 243-7815

G&G CONSTRUCTION

23358

Serving food and drinks to customers.

Salary: $7 hourly

DIANA BAR & RESTAURANT

1267 Market Place, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

• House cleaning and laundry.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

SERVER

LABOURER

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL: 649-242-1635

GOOD TASTE WHOLESALE & RETAIL

#51 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

BACK SALINA GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

TWO BEAUTICIANS

• Manicures, pedicures, facial and beauty treatments, whilst maintaining a clean and organized surrounding • one domestic worker.

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework • Salary: $6.50/hr.

#39 MANGROVE AVE, LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

DA CONCH SHACK

LM VARIETY STORE

in Grand Turk, is seeking

LOTUS SPA

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Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 347-4513

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

23299

SEYMOUR’S SEAFOOD PATTIES OLD AIRPORT ROAD, SOUTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

• Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 346-9691

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

23325

S PA T R O P I Q U E I S O N T H E H U N T T O F I N D T H E

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: December 5th, 2020.

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 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM 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 Applicants may also forward resumes to the government employee services offices.

A work permit holder currently holds this position

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DOMESTIC WORKER

PHARMACIST NEEDED Community/Retail Pharmacy located on the Island of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, is seeking 3 fulltime pharmacists.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: 1.

Dispensing prescription medication, checking dosage, giving advice and instruction on the usage of over-the-counter medicines and medical appliances.

2. Patient counseling on health matters especially relating to managing hypertensive and diabetic patients.

3. Liaising with doctors about prescriptions and new medication 4. Managing, supervising and training pharmacy support staff.

SKILLS REQUIRED: 1. A minimum of three years experience within the Retail Pharmacy business will be an asset.

2. Certification from a reputable institution as well as proof of current pharmacist registration.

3. Good communication skills, and keen attention to details 4. Proficient in the English Language however a second language (Spanish or French Creole) will be an asset.

5. Knowledge of the Kroll pharmacy computer program or similar 6. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends in rotation.

Ad is for permit renewal however position is open to all suitably qualified applicants. Salary ranges from $36,000.00 to $42,000.00.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN REQUIRED KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: 1. Assist pharmacist in labeling and filling prescriptions as well as enter prescriptions into the computer 2. Assist patients in dropping off and picking up prescriptions 3. Compound oral solutions, ointments, and creams under Pharmacist supervision 4. Medication ordering 5. Work with insurance carriers to obtain payments and refilling authority Skills required: 1. Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician 2. Certification from a reputable institution as well as proof of current Pharmacy Technician license.

3. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

4. Understanding of medical terminology and calculations 5. Proficient in the English Language however a second language (Spanish or French Creole) will be an asset.

6. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends in rotation.

Ad is for permit renewal however position is open to all suitably qualified applicants. Salary ranges from $22,800.00 to $25,200.00.

Needed for retail business.

Must be willing to work Weekends and Holidays Ad is for work permit renewal however position is open to all suitably qualified applicants. Salary $7.00 per hour

All applicants should apply to the Managing Director, Grace Bay Pharmacy, Neptune Court Plaza, Box 1276, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands or email jobs@gracebaypharmacy.com.

• Domestic Worker consists of cleaning and Laundry • 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.

Salary: $300.00 per week.

Position currently held by a work permit holder All interested applicants should send copy of resume to Labour Board. All experienced and interested individuals can send inquiries to: Kayonn Missick-Simm 78 Marby Drive, Juba Sound, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Tel: (649) 231-7399. Email: kayonnmissick45@gmail.com

SOUTH DOCK ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking a

LABOURER

Duties include cleaning common area, assisting with loading customer supplies and checking off weekly inventory. Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Salary $7.50 per hour

23316

PLEASE CONTACT: 6499461278 53319

KENARD CRUISES LTD. Is looking for a

BOAT CAPTAIN

A hardworking person who has the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of a Boat Captain aboard a vessel.

▪ Must be excellent in mastering boats during excursions.

▪ Must be excellent in guest relations, good with children and a good swimmer for guidance in water activities such as snorkeling.

▪ Must be trustworthy with the operation of the business and must speak English.

▪ Must be prepared to travel frequently aboard vessel and work long hours and holidays.

Remuneration based on experience, commencing at $28,000.00 per annum.

This job position is currently held by a work permit holder.

All suitably qualified TC Islanders are requested to submit resumes/portfolios to PO Box 560, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI or send by fax to 946 4663. Prospective TC Islander applicants are also free to lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board.

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 SITE / ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST POSSESS:

• University degree in Civil or Structural Engineering • Over 10 years of relevant project experience as a Resident Engineer or Site Supervisor • Knowledge of site health & safety, materials testing and quality control • Structural engineering design experience and AutoCAD skills • Computer literate, with excellent Word and Excel skills • Must be fluent in English and Spanish and be able to communicate effectively in both languages, including report writing DUTIES WILL INCLUDE AND CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN: • Site inspections and surveys • Materials testing on site and in laboratory • Reporting writing and shop drawing review • Structural design calculations and technical drawing work

DOMESTIC WORKER • • • • •

November 28 - December 4, 2020

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Salary will be $36,000.00 per annum.

The suitable candidate will be able to work under their own initiative, and be able to see through the projects from start to completion.

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This position is available immediately and closing date for application is 27th November, 2020.

Qualified Turks And Caicos Islanders Preferred.

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

Apply in writing to Civil & Structural Engineering Ltd. Limited, P. O. Box 158, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.

Contact: Chris Conway on info@csecaribbean.com Or fax to Labour Office, Providenciales on 946-7184.

23315

November 28 - December 4, 2020 PRINCESS TAKEOUT RESTAURANT & BAR Major Hill, North Caicos Is seeking a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-4838

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

DEXCO

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

Candidate will clean and prepare job sites as needed, build scaffolding, load and offload material and equipment, dig trenching, and know how to handle and maintain small tools. Salary $6.25 hourly New Position Turks & Caicos Islanders are encouraged to submit their resumes to the Labour Department.

CONTACT 232-2106 OR INFO@DEXCO.TC

23346

Grand Turk, TCI. is looking for

ASST. HOUSEKEEPER Maintaining the high standards of cleanliness

and presentation of general house works.

Familiar with all household operations and display critical thinking and analytical skills.

Oversee and train other domestic workers. To work 6 days per week. Salary: $9.00 per hour

CONTACT: TEL: 649-946-1278 / FAX:649946-1101 / EMAIL: INFO@OLYMPIC.TC

Positions currently held by work permit holder.

BELONGERS are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 23298

PREPARING LITTLE MINDS DAY CARE 570 Blue Hills, Providenciales. Telephone: 333-1114 RENEWALS

• Prepare lessons and Teach • Maintain records of students’ progress and daily attendance • Lead activities to foster students’ mental, physical, and social development • Attend staff Meetings and work shops

• Oversee Feeding and Playtime • Ensure safety measures are kept • Supervise drop-off and pick-up • Salary $6.25

2 TEACHER AIDS • assist Teachers with feeding & play time • Salary $6.25 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Department

TCI AGENCIES SERVICES Acting on behalf of

JOHN GARLAND/FRESH FISH

Unit #108, Sam’s Building, Parade Avenue, Down Town

FISH PEELER & PACKER $6.50 PER HOUR

Cleans fish and packages them.

Contact: 649-941-8484

RIGBY BUILDERS

#6 Norway Road, Five Cays

ROOFER - $8 HOURLY Building roof

MASON - $8 HOURLY Laying blocks Contact: 241-9541

HOURLY

Cleaning house.

Contact: 332-1909

SAMUEL BEEN

Chalk Sound, Provo

DOMESTIC WORKER - $6.25 HOURLY Cleaning house Contact: 231-0011 Renewal

J&A CONSTRUCTION

Unit #108 Sam’s Building, Parade Ave., Down Town

CARPENTER - $8.50 PER HOUR

RADICA BEEN

Read blueprints and plans.

DOMESTIC WORKER - $6.25

Painting walls.

Contact: 241-5678

Long Bay hills, Long Bay

KVANAR LTD

Discovery Bay, Providenciales, TCI wishes to recruit a

EDWIN DICKENSON

4 TEACHERS

PAINTER - $8.50 PER HOUR

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

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is seeking a

Senior Estimator POSITION OVERVIEW

Management of all construction Estimating and Tendering activities, responsible for overseeing the preparation and development of all Tender proposals based on company standard procedure.

Liaising with the Managing Director regarding all work winning strategies and initiating the initial procurement of any secured projects. Develop all necessary procedures and processes to ensure the Tendering and Procurement departments operate efficiently and effectively in order to achieve their objectives.

To contribute to the development of the company’s corporate strategy and to lead, motivate & develop the Estimating and Procurement Team and to develop and maintain relationships with key Clients and other relevant bodies to maximise the company’s potential.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conduct Initial tender document studies, identify the tender requirements, and conduct initial tender risk review with management for taking the decision to participate in the tender.

• Assign responsibilities and finalise the actions required for the preparation of the tender as per the tender requirements.

• Manage the process and ensure the assigned responsibilities are being performed as planned such as site visits, pre/mid bid meetings, tender queries/clarifications, requesting and receiving of quotations/prices from suppliers/subcontractors, quantity take offs etc.

• Organise and conduct interim tender review meetings with management to re-assess the information with focus on the specific Tender strategy.

• Review and verify the procurement packages, quotations from suppliers/subcontractors both technically and commercially and in line with the scope of work and Tender/Project requirements.

• Review and analyse all components of the cost estimate, and advise management of discounts and mark-up to complete the estimate.

• Identify risks and risk mitigation to be included within the estimated price or qualify the risk items in the tender.

• Prepare the ‘Bid Finalisation’ for final management review and adjudication along with details and backups of the estimate build- up.

• Attend and chair the Tender adjudication meeting to agree the final Tender strategy and Tender Sum.

• Ensure the preparation and submission of the bid including the priced BoQ, Commercial and Technical Tender clarifications incorporating the decisions of the Tender adjudication meeting within the tender final closing date.

• Receive and manage responses for post tender clarifications and conduct value engineering exercises where required.

• Conduct/conclude all post-tender negotiations with management.

• On award of Contract(s) organise, conduct and chair the Tender handover meetings with the Operations/Project Management Team.

• Conduct review meetings with both the Estimating and Operations team in order to identify the reasons for major deviations from the tender figure and the new figure agreed during IFC and Contract Document review.

• Establish and maintain the procurement plan for the initial buy-out of project materials and placing of subcontract orders.

• Assist with the joint procurement process (i.e. Contractor/Client expenditure of Project Provisional Sums).

• Record the lessons learnt and maintain a cost database with KPI’s for reference and feedback for future Tenders.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

• Hold a minimum of 15 years experience in the field of construction estimation, biding and tendering. Caribbean and remote project Experience an Asset.

• Have a concise understanding of all construction materials and methodology.

• Excellent written and oral skills and advanced experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Take Off and Candy (CCS) Estimating Software.

• Must have the ability to easily read and understand construction drawings & plans and provide detailed take offs and bills of quantities for pricing from the same and have a good understanding of physical construction schedules.

• Be highly skilled and experienced in building up construction rates from first principles (not relying upon historic rates).

• Employee must be fluent in written and oral English.

Salary $90,000 per annum, plus company Cell Phone. Annual Bonus Scheme Offered based upon Employee and Company Performance.

Please email résumé and covering letter to info@kvanar.com and also deliver a copy to our main office at the following address: 390 Leeward Highway, Long Bay, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands (Tel 649 333 2210).

Islanders applying for this positon are encouraged, in addition to providing a copy of their resume and covering letter to the company, to provide the same to the TCIG Labor Board & Immigration Board for consideration.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

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BRENDEN WILLIAMS

RELIABLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD

Over Back, Grand Turk. Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

STORE MANAGER

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

CRISTOBALINA COVERLEY

SAUNDERS POND ROAD GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• 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.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $10 hourly

Duties: Including motivating Sales teams, creating business Strategies, developing promotional Material, and training new staff.

SALARY: $30,000.00 Annually. HOURS: 44hrs per week, but as Store manager, hours may vary From week to week

Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and Assisting with cooking and any other chores. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT CHARLIE: 232-4000

CONTACT: 245-5490

CONTACT: 242-2476

Belongers are asked to send copies Of their resume to the TCI 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 23288

2352

ISLAND GAMING, CLOSEHAUL ROAD, GRAND TURK. Requires a

GAMING TECHNICIAN

K.B HOMES STORE

on Pond Street Grand Turk is seeking to employ a

Minimum 5 years experience. must be able to repair and maintain all types of slot machines.

Must also be experienced in slot accounting and analysis. Valid Drivers licence and clean police record essential. Salary negotiable dependent on experience. This position is based in Grand Turk and is 6 days a week including weekends and public holidays.

CONTACT 343 2098 OR EMAIL: ISLANDGAMINGTCI@YAHOO.COM

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Belongers may submit their application to the Labour Board

23305

STORE CLERK

Duties Include: Stocking Shelves, Maintain Cleanliness of Store, Helping Customers and some cashier duties.

Salary is $6.50 per hour, to work 6 days of Week,

CONTACT 649-339-4665.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their of resume to the Labour Board. The Position is for a first-time work 23301 permit holder

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a work permit holder. 23350

ADIALLE SELESTIN MESADIEU #49 LOWER BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER

Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry.

Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Run errands, remind patients of medications.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 345-1770

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

23321

KENNISHA’S BAKERY #52 KISHCO PLAZA, AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

COOK

• Setting up workstations.

Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

IS INTERVIEWING FOR:

ASSISTANT RESORT MANAGER CANDIDATES MUST HAVE:

• Hotel Management/Supervisor Experience • Familiarity with all aspects of hotel operations • A valid driver’s license and vehicle • Excellent customer service and communication skills • Salary Commensurate with Qualifications & Experience

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Regular housekeeping which includes Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and Assisting with cooking and any other chores. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-2436

Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and Assisting with cooking and any other chores. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This a Is a first time work permit application.

CONTACT: 232-1400

BENJAMIN WALKIN

BETTY’S RESTAURANT Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

23349

Wheeland, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 231-0770

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This a Is a first time work permit application.

23348

KITCHEN HELPER

• Preparing the workstation for the cook.

Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $280 weekly

CONTACT: 341-9646

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

JEAN DELUIS ULYSSE

JAMES G. LIGHTBOURNE

23307

#14 Ralph Street, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 242-5773

23320

#50 HUMMINGBIRD LANE, LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a

NANNY

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 331-1600

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23310

MAXWELL MUSGROVE

MELBA K. SMITH

MIRACLE WORKERS

CONTACT: 343-3755 OR 241-8182

23333

DOMESTIC WORKER

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23303

Taking care of an elderly man. Feed and clothe patient.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

dpapke@portsofcallresort.com

KENDAL SAUNDERS

Off Moore’s Alley, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 232-5538

LIVE-IN CARETAKER

Resumes can be emailed to

JACQUE ROCK

West Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23312

MUSGROVE HILL, WHITBY, NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

BELONGER STATUS PREFERRED

November 28 - December 4, 2020

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 23330

Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.75 hourly

CONTACT: 231-7210

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 23327

Seashell Dr, Long Bay 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: $9 hourly

CONTACT: 232-9700

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 23306

November 28 - December 4, 2020 THREE K’S RESTAURANT

Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

BARMAID Duties: To take client orders Mix and Serve drinks. Keep counter areas clean. Must be willing to work Irregular, long and late hours.

Salary: $8.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 246-7943

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. These Positions is currently held by a work permit holder. 23351

BIG J CONSTRUCTION

Norway Street, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

MASON

INGRID SIMONS

MASON-$7.00

BELONGER ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THESE POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER 23347

DENNIS SWANN

Hospital Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 243-0948

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

CONTACT: 241-3489

23329

ESTEL DELIVERY & AUXILIARY SERVICES Remy Yard, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

DREAM HOUSE CONSTRUCTION

• Transport materials and goods among manufacturing, distribution and retail centers. Perform sales and customer service as part of the job.

• To work 6 days weekly.

Salary: $7 hourly

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 343-9399

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23313

NEWSLINE TCI

located #1085 Leeward Highway in Providenciales seeks experienced

2 REPORTERS

Located on Stubbs Road, Grace Bay is seeking suitable and qualified applicants to fill the following positions:

• Maintaining tools and workspaces.

• Cutting, shaping and dressing materials.

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

DRIVER

WINDSONG RESORT

Tom Lightbourne drive, INGRID SIMONS Tom Lightbourne drive, blue hill, Providenciales telephone: 331-0686

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: $10.50 hourly Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23322

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#341 BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

CONTACT: 344-9699

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23323

PATROCINA MERCEDES MARTINEZ South Dock Road, Provo Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

to gather, write and edit news copies; should be able to work flexible hours, including late at nights and weekends, and should be able to adhere to strict deadlines. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

TEL: 649 941 4750 THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 23308

CONTACT: 346-9216

Cook*

Attendant*

General job duties but not limited to: • Ability to work with minimal supervision with good working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking, as well as, working knowledge of the HACCAP standards for kitchen. In addition, have knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment and tools.

• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes. And, to execute recipes and food costing.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to complete requisitions, read recipes, and communicate with other employees.

• Sufficient manual dexterity to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.

• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand/truck weighing a maximum of 200 lbs.

• Ability to perform duties in confined spaces and within extreme temperature ranges.

• Ability to butcher fish and/or meats. Butchering skills is a must • Ability to Bake is a must • Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items of the highest standard in preparation of menu items - Checks and controls the proper storage of product, checking on portion control, especially in specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality product.

• Keeping all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition to comply with health department regulation.

• Assist with other areas of operation within the kitchen as needed.

• Properly execute all meals with special dietary needs and perform all job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.

General job duties but not limited to: • To clean and sanitize to ensure that rooms are prepared per established standards. Performing tasks including cleaning: floors, walls, windows, furniture, kitchens and appliances, housewares, bathrooms, and fixtures along with balconies, public areas or as assigned. Observe all established policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum of 5 years in the specialized field • Excellent written and communication skills • Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment • Mathematical skills needed to understand measurement, requisition amounts and portions sizes • Salary commensurate with experience starting at $8.00-12.80.

This position is currently being held by a Work Permit Holder

Housekeeper/ Room Attendant/Domestic Worker/ Turndown Service

Specific duties include but are not limited to: • Vacuuming and mopping floors, cleaning furnishing, and cleaning hard surfaces, cleaning, dusting, and cleaning walls and windows.

Sanitizing and disinfecting kitchen and bathrooms, scrubbing toilets, emptying, and sanitizing waste baskets, cleaning balconies.

• Preparing and setting up suites and rooms according to established standards • Record supply inventory at suites as directed by supervisor. Inform supervisor when cleaning or house supplies are low.

• Stock suites with supplies as directed by supervisor • Cleaning public areas as assigned. Dust, vacuum and clean office and office building. Water plants in office building as assigned.

• Responsible to care equipment and to keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.

• Polish silver accessories and metalwork such as fixtures and fittings.

• Prep and deliver linen bags with clean linens to suites as needed. Make beds and set-up towels according to the resort standard and sort, count, and mark clean linens. Assist with maintaining Suite inventory and furniture layout.

• Perform errands and special projects as requested by supervisor. Perform other job duties including but not limited to laundry work, office cleaning or other property management functions as needed and requested by supervisor.

• Turndown Attendant will be required to work nights • Salary range - $6.25 - $7.00 per hourcommensurate with experience.

REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum of 4 years in the specialized field with the ability to lift 35 pounds, and bend and use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to complete housekeeping worksheets, inventory and communicate with guests and other employees.

• Housekeeping experience in a luxury or 4-star hotel/resort and ability to work flexible shifts including Turndown service.

Prospective applicants who are Belongers are asked to send copies of your applications to the Labor Board. *Some positions are currently being held by Work Permit Holders. Only qualified Belongers should apply. Salary commensurate with experience. Email resume and cover letter to admin@windsongresort.com. Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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November 28 - December 4, 2020

T&S PLUMBING Shore Club, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

PLUMBER

Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc. Salary: $10 hourly

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

CONTACT: 346-0939

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 23417

Wymara Resort and Villas is a contemporary luxury full-service boutique resort on Grace Bay Beach. We are looking for driven and energetic professionals with Five Star experience and who are committed to achieving excellence by ensuring Five Star standards and services are continuously delivered.

*CHEF TOURNANT

The Chef Tournant is a relief chef who assist in wherever capacity in a restaurant. The Chef job duties is to perform management task, such as training Cooks setting the production flow and managing inventory. He or she works with head chef to manage the dining operations budget. The chef Tournant also ensure that the kitchen workers meet safety and sanitation standards. The ideal candidates will possess three to five years in the culinary industry with management experience. Compensation: $25k $35k per annum.

*COOK

The Cook is assigned to be directly responsible for one or more outlets or production areas in the following categories: production, alternative restaurants, buffets, or events. The Cook should expect to be rotated into different areas with or without advance notice in regard to business demands and career development. Must have 2-3 years’ experience as kitchen helper or cook in luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant. Able to speak & read English, follow directions consistently, good attendance, good hygiene, likes to cook. Compensation: $15k - $20k per annum

*STEWARD

Clean, transport, store and generally maintain all kitchen cookware and restaurant service utensils.

Clean floors, windows, walls, ceilings and equipment associated with Food & Beverage operation or as otherwise directed by supervisors.

Compensation starts at $6.25 per hour.

*WAITRESS/SERVERS

Provide guests with food and beverage service – restaurant, bar, room service, beach & pool. Able to work on feet all day, good math skill, experience in fine dining service an asset.

Compensation starts at $6.25 per hour.

*HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR

Works with Room Attendants to ensure guest rooms and public areas are maintained to luxury standards. Assisting staff with daily tasks according to occupancy. Inspects work and coaches to develop consistent skills, assists in inventory and reporting.

At least 4 years’ experience as luxury resort room attendant and supervisory experience preferred. PC skills required, Opera preferred, must have exceptional attention to detail and consistency in adhering to luxury standards. Salary Range: $20k-$ 25k

*ROOM ATTENDANT

Report directly to the Assist Director of Housekeeping.

Responsible for the overall cleanliness of assigned rooms/ suites and provide a pleasant, comfortable experience for guest.

Reports maintenance deficiencies in order to maintain rooms/ suites in compliance with standards. Compensation: $6.25 per hour

ARNISIQUA SELVER of South School Lane, Grand Turk is seeking to employ a

*HOUSEMAN

DOMESTIC WORKER

Report directly to the Assist Director of Housekeeping.

Responsible for removing soiled bedclothes and remaking the bed with clean ones, vacuuming the room and hallways, mopping the floor. They also respond to guest requests and help provide customer service. Compensation: $6.25 per hour

to work ThursdaySaturday 9am - 1pm Duties include: Sweeping, moping, cleaning and washing.

Salary is $6.25 per hour.

*CHEF DE CUISINE

The Chef de Cuisine will train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities; estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food; select and develop recipes; standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality; establish presentation technique and quality standards; plan and price menus; ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance; and ensure proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen. The Chef must have the ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer service is essential to succeed in this role. Previous experience with control food and labor cost, demonstration cooking, menu development, and pricing and development of culinary team preferred. The ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree or related culinary degree with four or more years of industry and culinary management experience. Caribbean experience an asset. Compensation: $25k - $36k per annum

THIS IS A NEW POSITION AND BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND COPIES OF APPLICATION TO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT 53318

BRUSH CONSTRUCTION PROVIDENCIALES is seeking a

PLUMBER

Should be honest, reliable, able to do general plumbing work, as well as keeping the site and surroundings free of debris. Working hrs Monday to Saturday/6 days a week. Salary commences base on experience from $12.00 per hour

*CHEF DE PARTIE

The Chef de Partie is a direct link between the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, sous chef and his/her assigned production areas and outlets. His primary responsibilities are to ensure all communication, standards, policies, and expectations are communicated to his/her team and then executed flawlessly. The Chef de Partie enables his/her team by ensuring equipment and sanitation standards are always met, supplies and inventories are readily available, expectations are communicated, recipes are current, and training is on-going. He or She is expected to be a “hands-on” supervisor who leads his/her team by example.

The Chef de Partie is assigned to be directly responsible for one or more outlets or production areas in the following categories: production, alternative restaurants, buffets, or main galley. The Chef de Partie should expect to be rotated into different areas with or without advance notice in regards business demands and career development. Compensation: $20k - $25k per annum

INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD DROP OFF A RESUME AT THE LABOR DEPARTMENT OR CONTACT 649 243-1019 23297

LILLIAN WALKIN BARRACK HILL ROAD GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and Assisting with cooking and any other chores. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

*LABOURER

Must have experience in a resort, knowledge of cleaning and preventative maintenance process and pays keen attention to details. Transports and generally maintain all of Maintenance areas. Compensation: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 242-1760

Interested applicants can contact our Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm on (649)941-7555. E- Mail cover letter outlining your interest and supporting experience in a particular position along with your Resume or C.V. to Hr@wymararesortandvillas.com 23345

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

23424

November 28 - December 4, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Science & Technology

Biden cabinet: John Kerry named climate envoy as inner circle get key posts US President-elect Joe Biden is to nominate one of the leading architects of the Paris climate agreement as his climate envoy.

Ex-US Secretary of State John Kerry was one of several named for top positions by the Biden transition team on Monday.

It marks a big break with the climate policy under the

Trump administration as Mr Biden makes good on his campaign pledge to tackle climate change.

Other key picks include long-time aide Antony Blinken as secretary of state.

The nomination comes as calls are growing for President Donald Trump to concede the election.

He has made unsubstantiated

claims of electoral fraud and is continuing to pursue legal challenges over the result.

While Mr Trump has not conceded, he has however agreed to allow the formal transition process to begin, to allow Mr Biden to prepare to take office.

DAVE MORRIS

HOUSEKEEPER

Duties: Performing a variety of Housekeeping chores such as Sweeping, mopping, dusting and Polishing to ensure all rooms are Made-up and kept tidy. SALARY: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-5715

Belongers are encouraged to Submit a copy of their resume To the Employment Services Office. This position is currently Held by a work Permit holder.

23425

TCI COMPUTER SUPPLIES & SOLUTIONS South Back Salina, Grand Turk

2 ELECTRONIC TECHNICIANS

Duties: To fix and repair computers, Televisions and electronic equipment install ,set up networks.

SALARY: $10.00 per hour

2 STORE CLERKS

Duties: To assist with opening store, prepping for the day’s activities, To assist customers with their requests and sales.

Belongers are asked to submit a Copy of their resume to the employment Services. These are first time applications.

23423

D'DIVA SALON

HOUSEKEEPER

Duties: Performing a variety of Housekeeping chores such as Sweeping, mopping, dusting and Polishing to ensure all rooms are made-up and kept tidy. SALARY: $7.50 per hour Belongers are encouraged to Submit a copy of their resume To the Employment Services Office. This position is currently Held by a work Permit holder.

23425

LLEWLYN WILLIAMS

Old Airport Road, Providenciales, (TCI) - Seeking employment for the following:

East Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

BARBER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Applicant duties are to cut, trim and shape hair into desired style etc.

Salaries are $7:00 per hrs. Hours of work are 8hrs per day and 5 days per week. Positions is vacant and Belongers are encourage to apply for the positions.

Interested candidate may contact the employer at 1 (649) 242 7578 or the Employment Services, Labour Department, Providenciales, (TCI)

DAVE MORRIS

Osborne Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 241-5715

CONTACT: 245-0255 EMAIL: TCICSS19@GMAIL.COM

23335

JOB VACANCIES Bark & Bliss Ltd. Is seeking qualified individuals for the following positions.

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements will be considered. All candidates must be willing to work unusual hours including weekends and public holidays. All candidates must be non-smokers. Applicants will be required to have a valid passport, the ability to travel globally, and pass a written skills test.

These positions are currently occupied by a Work Permit holders. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to forward resumes to the Labour Board.

Osborne Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

John Kerry was joined by his granddaughter when he signed the Paris climate agreement in 2016.

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Duties: Regular housekeeping which includes Cleaning mopping, Dusting, sweeping and Assisting with cooking and any other chores. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 245-2962

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This a first time work permit application.

23426

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Salary: $65,000 Annually

RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Deliver diagnosis, treatment and intensive medical care for patients in need ● Treat urgent and emergency medical and surgical cases ● Perform routine surgical, specialty surgical and dental procedures ● Institute and deliver preventative care for healthy patients ● Perform routine surgical, specialty surgical and dental procedures ● Verify accurate charges, and provide detailed notes for ongoing patient care and case transfer ● Developing protocols for all aspects of the business; work closely with accounting to maintain and update budget, inventory, and staff time within approved budgetary constraints ● Develop relationships with social service agencies, government agencies and rescues/shelters ● Train and educate volunteers, veterinarians, technicians and veterinary students on our anesthetic and surgical protocols EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: ● Must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree ● 10+ years of practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine ● 5+ years of experience in high volume spay & neuter environments ● 5+ years of experience with modern diagnostic equipment and machinery ● 5+ years hiring, managing and training staff ● Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English

Veterinary Technician Salary: $35,000 Annually

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

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

APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT

WWW.MOMENTOUS.COM

53317

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November 28 - December 4, 2020

Scientists make breakthrough in antiaging treatment and reverse signs of ageing in human cells WHILE ageing is a natural process, we humans have always fought against it.

And now a group of scientists from Israel have managed to actually reverse the process of ageing in what is being hailed as ‘breakthrough research’. The adult blood cells that went through the therapy using oxygen were found to be growing younger.

The project was undertaken by scientists of the Tel Aviv University and the Shamir Medical Center and the findings have been published in Aging magazine on 18 November.

What the team did was to treat the cells in a pressure chamber with

high-pressure oxygen. They were able to not only halt the ageing process but reverse two major processes associated with ageing and its illnesses. The first one was the shortening of telomeres (cap-like structures present in chromosomes) and the other was an accumulation of old and malfunctioning cells in the body.

Professor Shai Efrati of TAU led the research on hyperbaric oxygen treatments (HBOT) in healthy ageing adults. As Al Jazeera reports, about 35 adult human beings who are more than 64 years old were part of the study. All of them were given HBOT for 90 minutes a day, five times a week

In the study, about 35 adult human beings who are more than 64 years old were given HBOT for 90 minutes a day, five times a week for three months.

for three months.

In just three months, as per the study, the physical changes were “equivalent to how the participants’ bodies were at the cellular level 25 years earlier”. Also the subjects were found to have improved attention, information processing speed and executive functions. “Focusing

on immune cells containing DNA obtained from the participants’ blood, the study discovered a lengthening of up to 38 per cent of the telomeres, as well as a decrease of up to 37 per cent in the presence of senescent cells,” said a press statement.

“Today telomere shortening is considered the ‘Holy Grail’ of the

biology of ageing,” said professor Efrati while speaking on the importance of the recent research.

He said that researchers around the world have been trying to develop “interventions” that can lead to telomere elongation and the HBOT protocol has managed to do that.

(First Post)

COVID Vaccine side effects include high fever, body aches and bad headaches, experts say As the world inches closer to effective COVID-19 vaccines becoming available, public health experts are warning that people should be prepared for the possibility that they could experience severe, but ultimately unharmful, side effects after being given the vaccines.

Vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer, both given in two doses approximately one month apart, could soon be approved for public use after data released from clinical trials showed that they may be up to 95 percent effective in providing immunity against the virus. While neither vaccine is believed to come with significant life-threatening side effects, experts are warning that those who receive the vaccines should be ready for unpleasant but temporary reactions.

“We really need to make patients aware that this is not going to be a walk in the park,” Dr. Sandra Fryhofer of the American Medical Association said during a recent meeting of a group of experts who advise the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vaccines, according to a Monday report from CNBC. “They are going to know they had a vaccine,” Fryhofer added.

“They are probably not going to feel wonderful. But they’ve got to come

A COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer/BioNTech is one of several that could soon be available to the public.

back for that second dose.”

In the Moderna vaccine trials, the only common “severe” side effect seen after the first dose was pain at the injection site, occurring in 2.7 percent of patients. After the second dose, the most common severe side effect was fatigue, which was seen in 9.7 percent of participants. Muscle aches or pains were experienced by 8.9 percent, while 5.2 had joint pain.

Another 4.5 percent had headaches and 4.1 percent experienced pain at the injection site.

Luke Hutchison, a 43-yearold computational biologist who participated in the Moderna trials, told Science magazine that he endured an “unbearable” 102 degree fever after getting an injection of what he assumes was the vaccine, although he can’t be certain because

participants do not know whether they received a placebo instead.

“I started shaking. I had cold and hot rushes... I was sitting by the phone all night long thinking: ‘Should I call 911?’” Hutchison said of his symptoms, which were gone after about 12 hours. “Nobody prepared me for the severity of this.”

All vaccines come with a list of possible side effects, including rare

but serious side effects. However, experts have long stressed that with modern vaccines it is not possible to contract the pathogen that one is being vaccinated against by taking the vaccine itself, while any side effects that do occur are nearly always short-lived and far less serious than the disease it provides protection against, even if they are unpleasant.

Detailed safety data from late stage trials of Pfizer’s vaccine, developed in collaboration with the German company BioNTech, has not yet been released, but the companies said the vaccine does not present “any serious safety concerns.”

Initial data showed that fatigue and headaches were the most common side effects, both occurring in fewer than 4 percent of trial participants after the second dose.

Since both vaccines have the potential to result in severe but temporary side effects, possibly more often than other common vaccines like flu shots, some experts have urged doctors and public health officials to inform the public that effects like a temporary but high fever are possible, while taking care to counter those who would use the ultimately harmless side effects to promote anti-vaccination conspiracy theories.

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Physicists could do the ‘impossible’: Create and destroy magnetic fields from afar The huge SLS core stage was transferred from Louisiana to Mississippi for testing earlier this year.

SLS: Nasa ‘megarocket’ assembly begins in Florida NASA has started assembling the first Space Launch System (SLS) rocket on a launch platform ahead of its maiden flight next year.

The SLS is the giant rocket that will send US astronauts back to the Moon this decade - with the first crewed landing targeted for 2024.

Engineers in Florida have begun stacking the segments that make up the vehicle’s two solid rocket boosters.

The rocket is scheduled to make its debut in November 2021.

The SLS consists of a giant, 65m (212ft) - long core stage with four engines that’s flanked by the twin solid fuel boosters.

Together, these produce a massive 8.8 million pounds (39.1 Meganewtons) of thrust that can loft astronauts into orbit; the rocket subsequently hurls them towards the Moon.

Teams at Nasa’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida lowered the first of 10 booster segments into place on a structure known as the mobile

launcher on 21 November. The process is taking place inside the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy.

The boosters will burn six tonnes of solid, aluminium-based propellant each second when the SLS launches.

They provide 75% of the vehicle’s thrust at lift-off.

The mobile launcher they’re being stacked on is a 115m (380ft) -tall structure that’s used to process and assemble the SLS before moving it to the launch pad.

It’s a huge symbolic step, not only for the SLS - which has been under development for a decade - but also Nasa’s plan to send the next man and the first woman to the lunar surface by 2024, known as Artemis.

“Stacking the first piece of the SLS rocket on the mobile launcher marks a major milestone for the Artemis programme,” said Andrew Shroble, a manager with Jacobs engineering group which is working on the rocket for Nasa.

SCIENTISTS have figured out a way to create and cancel magnetic fields from afar.

The method involves running electric current through a special arrangement of wires to create a magnetic field that looks as if it came from another source. This illusion has real applications: Imagine a cancer drug that could be delivered directly to a tumor deep in the body by capsules made of magnetic nanoparticles. It’s not possible to stick a magnet in the tumor to guide the nanoparticles on their journey, but if you could create a magnetic field from outside the body that centered right on that tumor, you could deliver the drug without an invasive procedure.

The strength of a magnetic field decreases with distance from the magnet, and a theorem proven in 1842, Earnshaw’s Theorem, says that it’s not possible to create a spot of maximum magnetic field strength in empty space.

“If you cannot have a magnetic field maxima in empty space, it means you cannot create the field of a magnetic source remotely, without placing an actual [magnetic] source at the target location,” said Rosa Mach-Batlle, a physicist at the Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia Center for Biomolecular Nanotechnologies in Italy who led the new research.

Mach-Batlle and her colleagues, though, thought they might be able to get around that problem. They were inspired by work in optics that uses engineered materials known as metamaterials (designed to have

properties not found in any naturallyoccuring material) to get around limits on resolution set by the wavelength of light. Similarly, they thought, hypothetical magnetic materials might enable the impossible in the world of magnetic fields.

The researchers envisioned a material with a magnetic permeability of negative 1. A material’s magnetic permeability indicates how much that material increases or decreases a magnetic field when exposed to that field. In a material with a magnetic permeability of negative 1, the direction of the magnetism induced within the material would be the opposite of the direction of the initial magnetic field.

Of course, a new method of inducing magnetic fields that relied on materials that don’t exist wouldn’t be particularly useful. But even though this hypothetical material with negative permeability doesn’t exist, physicists can create a sort of temporary “material” out of electric current running through a specific arrangement of wires. That’s because current induces magnetism and vice versa, a consequence of Maxwell’s Equations of electromagnetism.

“In the end, we do not use any material, we use a precise arrangement of currents that can be regarded as an active metamaterial,” Mach-Batlle told Live Science.

To create the field from a distance, Mach-Batlle and her team created a hollow cylinder made of about 20 wires surrounding one long interior wire. When current runs through these wires, it creates a

magnetic field that looks the same as if the long interior wire were actually outside the device. It’s the electromagnetic equivalent of a ventriloquist throwing her voice; the source of the field is not actually outside the device, but the field itself is indistinguishable from the field that would have resulted if the source were outside the device.

“We create the illusion of having this source at a distance,” Mach-Batlle said. The researchers published their findings Oct. 23 in the journal Physical Review Letters.

There are still questions about how well this method would work for real-world applications. One quirk of the system is that there is an area of very strong magnetic fields between the wire cylinder and the field-at-adistance. This region could interfere with some applications of the research, Mach-Batlle said, though whether it would be problematic or not probably depends on what you’re trying to do with the field.

Possible applications beyond drug delivery include canceling out magnetic fields from afar, a technique that could be useful in quantum computing to reduce “noise” from external fields that can interfere with measurements. Another use might be improving transcranial magnetic stimulation, which uses magnets to stimulate neurons in the brain to treat depression. Being able to control magnetic fields at a distance could improve the targeting of transcranial magnetic stimulation, so that doctors could better focus on particular regions in the human brain.

Covid-19: Three households can mix over Christmas in UK UP TO three households will be able to meet up during a fiveday Christmas period of 23 to 27 December, leaders of the four UK nations have agreed.

People can mix in homes, places of worship and outdoor spaces, and travel restrictions will also be eased.

But a formed “Christmas bubble” must be “exclusive” and would not be able to visit pubs or restaurants together.

The leaders urged people to “think carefully about what they do” to keep the risk of increased transmission low.

They added 2020 “cannot be a normal Christmas” but family and friends will be able to see each other in a “limited and cautious” way.

However, some scientists have

The formed “Christmas bubble” must be “exclusive” and families would not be able to visit pubs or restaurants together.

warned that the relaxation of Covid restrictions over the festive

period could spark another wave of infections and further deaths.

The measures will see travel restrictions across the four nations, and between tiers and levels, lifted to allow people to visit families in other parts of the UK. Anyone travelling to or from Northern Ireland may travel on the 22 and 28 December, but otherwise travel to and from bubbles should be done between the 23 and 27.

People will not be able to get together with others from more than two other households, and once a bubble is formed, it must not be changed or be extended further.

The guidance says a bubble of three households would be able to stay overnight at each other’s home but would not be able to visit hospitality, theatres or retail settings.

However, existing local restrictions will still be in place

mean many pubs and restaurants such as those in England’s tier three or Scotland’s level four - will remain closed during the festive period.

The leaders of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland reached the agreement at a meeting on Tuesday afternoon.

In a joint statement, they said: “Even where it is within the rules, meeting with friends and family over Christmas will be a personal judgement for individuals to take, mindful of the risks to themselves and others, particularly those who are vulnerable.

“Before deciding to come together over the festive period we urge the consideration of alternative approaches such as the use of technology or meeting outside.”

(BBC)

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Sports Interational Argentina football legend Diego Maradona dies at 60

Maradona had recently battled health issues and underwent emergency surgery for a subdural haematoma several weeks ago.

FOOTBALL legend Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60 following a heart attack. Matias Morla, Maradona’s longtime agent, confirmed the news to EFE on Wednesday.

A statement from the Argentina Football Association read: “The Argentine Football Association, through its President Claudio Tapia, expresses its deepest pain at the death of our legend, Diego Armando Maradona. You’ll always be in our hearts.”

Argentina President Alberto Fernandez also confirmed three days of national mourning following the news. Fernandez posted a photograph of himself on Twitter hugging Maradona with the message: “You took us to the highest place in the world. You made us immensely happy. You were the greatest of all.

Thanks for existing, Diego. We are going to miss you the rest of our lives.”

Retired Brazilian soccer star Pele

mourned the death of Maradona in a brief statement provided to Reuters by a representative.

“Certainly, one day we’ll kick a ball together in the sky above,” he said.

Maradona had recently battled health issues and underwent emergency surgery for a subdural haematoma several weeks ago. He suffered a heart attack at his home in the outskirts of Buenos Aires on Wednesday, Argentinian media and acquaintances of the former player said.

Born in 1960, Maradona captained Argentina to World Cup 1986 glory as well as the final in 1990. At the height of his club career, at Napoli from 1984-91, he helped the club win its only two Italian league titles.

There were also notable lows, when he was kicked out of the 1994 World Cup after being found guilty of doping.

Napoli said on Wednesday the death was a “devastating blow” for

both the city and the club. “We are in mourning,” club spokesman Nicola Lombardo said. “We feel like a boxer who has been knocked out. We are in shock.”

Since ending his playing career in 1997, the ex-Napoli, Barcelona and Boca Juniors star battled a series of health issues. He was admitted to hospital in January 2019 with internal bleeding in the stomach.

He also fell ill at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where he was filmed passing out in an executive box at the Argentina-Nigeria game.

In 2004, he was hospitalised with severe heart and respiratory problems related to a long battle with drug addiction. He had undergone two gastric bypass operations to control his weight and received treatment for alcohol abuse.

Maradona is survived by his longtime partner, Veronica Ojeda, two daughters, two sons, four grandchildren, and his former wife, Claudia Villafane. (ESPN)

Gordon Taylor: PFA chief executive to stand down at end of season PROFESSIONAL Footballers’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor will stand down at the end of the season - two years after first announcing his intention to do so.

The 75-year-old has held the role since 1981 and a letter announcing his resignation was sent to members on Wednesday afternoon.

In 2019, the PFA commenced a “full and open review” into its finances.

This review - first announced in November 2018 - was completed in July.

It came following intense criticism of the players’ union.

At the time, he said the organisation’s entire management committee, including himself, would stand down at the annual general meeting following the report’s release.

The 2020 AGM will take place on Thursday, where members will vote on a new governance structure in which the outgoing management committee would be replaced by a players’ board and an operational board, which would oversee the day-to-day

running of the union.

“As I announced at our previous AGM, now that the independent review process has completed, I too will step down, by the end of the current season,” Taylor wrote.

“A new chief executive will be elected following the recruitment procedure recommended by the independent review, and we have already made substantial progress in that direction. I will of course be available in the future whenever needed to support the PFA.” Taylor is credited with negotiating the PFA’s biggest source of income - around £25m per year from the Premier League.

But the PFA has recently come under more scrutiny around the issue of dementia, which is a growing concern for former players and the subject of fury from some over a perceived lack of action and support by the PFA. Earlier on Wednesday, John Stiles - the son of former England international Nobby Stiles, who died in October - had called for the resignation of Taylor and his leadership team.

Gordon Taylor has led the PFA since 1981.

The PFA announced its Neurodegenerative Disease Working Group (NDWG) last week, which would seek to consult the likes of Dawn Astle - the daughter of Jeff Astle - and former Blackburn Rovers forward Chris Sutton, who has also been critical of the union after his father, a former footballer, was

diagnosed with dementia.

Sutton has told BBC Sport he has “no plan to join the taskforce and doesn’t want to be associated with the PFA in its current guise”.

The PFA also said it would continue to fund Dr Willie Stewart’s research into the issue after the neuropathologist found last year that

former footballers were between two and five times more likely to die from degenerative brain diseases.

And on Friday it called for heading in training to be reduced in order to protect current players while a potential link between heading and long-term brain injuries exists.

(BBC)

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England and Wales Cricket Board introduces commission for equality

Pope Francis meets with Memphis Grizzles’ Anthony Tolliver in the Vatican.

Pope Francis meets with NBA players to discuss social injustice FIVE NBA players visited the Vatican on Monday to discuss social and economic injustice with Pope Francis.

According to the NBPA -- the league’s players association -- the meeting took place in the papal library of the Apostolic Palace where the players spoke about their efforts to address inequality in their communities.

The players present were Jonathan Isaac, Sterling Brown, Marco Belinelli, Kyle Korver and Anthony Tolliver.

“Today’s meeting was an incredible experience,” said Tolliver.

“With the Pope’s support and blessing, we are excited to head into this next season reinvigorated to keep pushing for change and bringing our communities together.”

The meeting comes in a year when athletes in the Unites States and around the world have protested against social injustice.

In the NBA last season, as with many sports leagues, players took a knee before games and wore the Black Lives Matter slogan on jerseys.

“Looking at the problems in society and especially those of social justice, sport can be a good means of resolving them,” Pope Francis said during the meeting.

“We should always remember this because your message is the goodwill of sports but also working together as a team, the work as a community and may this be the seed of beauty and of a shared development towards justice.” (CNN)

THE ENGLAND and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced a range of measures designed to increase diversity in the game, including the formation of an independent commission for equality.

A number of allegations of racism have been made against the English game.

The governing body will also establish a “Forum for Race”, which it says will exist to “listen to and learn from” experiences of those within the game.

It will also introduce an equality code of conduct.

In June, against the backdrop of the Black Lives Matter movement, former England batsman Michael Carberry said that racism is “rife” in the game.

The following month, ECB chief executive Tom Harrison said that English cricket had to face some “uncomfortable truths”.

More recently, Azeem Rafiq accused his former team Yorkshire of “institutionalised racism” and the county have since opened an inquiry.

Last week, ex-umpires John Holder and Ismail Dawood pointed to the fact that the last appointment of a black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) umpire to the ECB’s firstclass list came 28 years ago.

Now, the ECB says it is committing to “further action to drive out discrimination and increase

Tom Harrison was appointed ECB chief executive in 2014.

diversity”.

The independent commission will “assist the ECB board in assessing the evidence of inequalities and discrimination of all forms within cricket, and the actions needed to tackle these issues”. It will be led by an independent chair and have independent members.

“This year we have listened to many people from across the game and beyond, to understand where we must be better in making our sport inclusive and diverse, and tackling discrimination,” said Harrison.

“The measures we have

announced today will launch, build on and accelerate the work we have already done in recent years.

“We will continue to learn how, as a game, we become more representative of the communities we strive to serve.”

ECB chairman Ian Watmore added: “We are clear that all discriminatory behaviour is unacceptable, and are committed to drive it out of the game through better governance, education, training, role modelling and behavioural change, but also through disciplinary action when necessary.

Christophe Dominici: French rugby legend dies aged 48

The number of fans allowed at Tottenham games will depend on which tier London is placed in when national lockdown ends next week.

Return of fans to football a ‘good feeling’ - Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho TOTTENHAM boss Jose Mourinho says the return of supporters to games provides “a good feeling” for his players and for the “passion of the fans”.

A maximum of 4,000 fans will be allowed at outdoor events in tier one areas when the four-week lockdown in England ends on 2 December.

Up to 2,000 people will be allowed in tier two areas but none in tier three.

“First we have to see which tier London is to see how many fans

we can have at a home match,” said Mourinho.

The capacity across indoor and outdoor venues is limited to 50%, and a decision on which areas are in which tiers is expected on Thursday.

“In any case, looking at it by the economical perspective, I don’t think it is good news at all for any club,” added Mourinho.

“But for the passion of the fans, to open the door to some of them, for the happiness of every player, it is a good feeling.

TRIBUTES have been paid to “immense” former France rugby union international Christophe Dominici, who has died aged 48.

Dominici was best known for helping France knock New Zealand out of the 1999 Rugby World Cup. A witness saw him climb the roof of a disused building at Saint-Cloud park, near Paris, on Tuesday before falling, officials say.

Prosecutors have opened an inquiry into the cause of his death.

“So much sadness. Christophe Dominici was an immense player, an artist. His sudden death is a shock,” said sports minister Roxana Maracineanu.

Dominici played 67 times for his country and won the French championship five times with Stade Français before retiring in 2008.

In recent years he had worked as a pundit for French radio and TV. His 1999 World Cup semi-final performance spurred France to a sensational comeback, as he darted down the left of the pitch and seized the ball ahead of two New Zealand defenders to score a try. The All Blacks were leading the game at the time and had the brilliant Jonah

Dominici played 67 times for France and in recent years had become a familiar figure on TV and radio.

Lomu in their line-up.

Known as Domi, he was 1.72m (5ft 6in) tall and earned a reputation for weaving runs that could change the course of a match. He played in four Six Nations-winning teams, including two Grand Slams.

His death has stunned the world of rugby. France’s rugby federation said the national sport was “in mourning after the tragic death of our wing Christophe Dominici”.

It added: “We’re particularly

thinking of his family and loved ones.”

A similar message came from the other big rugby union nations. The Welsh Rugby Union said: “Adieu, Christophe Dominici... what a player.”

Former Stade Français president Max Guazzini, who was close to Dominici, told French radio he was deeply upset by the news. “I always told the others he was my favourite player,” he said.

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Sports National NBA star Derrick Rose has practice sessions while on vacation in TCI ONE of the most explosive point guards to have ever played in the NBA, Derrick Rose had several practice sessions while vacationing in the Turks and Caicos Islands this month.

Rose, who plays for the Detroit Pistons, but made his name with the Chicago Bulls after he was drafted as the number one pick in 2008, worked out with several players in the TCI over the last two weeks, including Director of Sport Jarrett Forbes.

If it was not for knee injuries, the 32 year-old would have ranked as one of the best to have played the game.

Director of Sport Jarrett Forbes (right) with Derrick Rose (second from right).

South Africa v England: Proteas’ knee decision taken ‘unanimously’ SOUTH Africa say their decision not to take a knee before matches in the upcoming series against England has been taken “unanimously” as a team.

The Proteas will wear black armbands as part of a period of national mourning for victims of gender-based violence and the coronavirus pandemic.

“Our decision does not indicate we do not care about racism, racial equality, or justice,” said a statement.

“Now, more than ever, we are committed to this work.”

The first of three Twenty20 internationals is on Friday, with a

three-match one-day international series following in December.

The Proteas statement continued: “As a team, we have unanimously chosen not to take the knee at the upcoming matches, but to continue to work together in our personal, team and public spaces to dismantle racism.

“This decision was taken by the team collectively, after deep dialogue and attentive consideration.

This is not a decision compelled on us by either our management or our coaches.”

A number of sports teams and

Players took a knee before the 3Team Cricket exhibition match held in South Africa in July.

individuals have taken the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement - England did so during some of their matches in the home summer.

In the 3Team Cricket exhibition match held in South Africa in July, players and officials made the gesture.

“Over the last six months, the Proteas team has engaged with honesty, empathy and vulnerability in exploring together what anti-

racism work looks like and why this work matters so profoundly in this cultural moment,” said the statement.

“Together, we are exploring the significance of taking the knee and a raised fist in the air as symbols of protest, and how and why these have spread globally as well as their significance in the South African context.”

South Africa were excluded from international cricket from 1970 until 1991 because of apartheid.

“Our first job is to play cricket for the country but we are also citizens of this country,” added the statement.

“The Proteas team is a community within the wider community of South Africa. The conversations that are happening in the country as a whole are conversations we must be engaging with as a team.

“The issues that are facing the country as a whole are issues that must matter to us as a team.” (BBC)

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Sports National Fenelus leads club team to Taiwan Football Premier League title

– Trails Golden Boot leaders by a single goal

Marco Fenelus has scored 18 goals so far this season and is just one away from the leader in the Golden Boot race.

Burant returns as rugby head The saying, ‘once it’s not broken there is no need to fix it’ must have definitely been on the minds of voters at Tuesday’s Turks and Caicos Islands Rugby Football Union (TCIRFU) Annual General Meeting and Elections, since almost the entire executive returned, including progressive leader Keith Burant.

Since taking the reins of the sport some 13 years ago, Burant has transformed it from a past time for expats to a competitive entity—with the senior national rugby team excellent against formidable opponents.

In an invited comment, Burant told the Weekly News that the AGM gave members a chance to discuss the many challenges that the pandemic had posed to rugby and

to the Union.

“We are optimistic that teams’ sports can resume in 2021”.

He said that youth rugby will commence next Saturday with limited numbers and proper COVID precautions in place.

THE 2020-2021 EXECUTIVE MEMBERS ARE:

President – Keith Burant Treasurer – Gareth Butler Secretary – Nik Hight Captain – Bobby Moxon Vice-Captain – Kadis Simmons Director of Rugby – Simon Taylor Social – Andrea Butler and Lisa French PRO – Tom Greenfield Keith Burant gets another term to further develop the sport.

WHEN Marco Fenelus took a break from football to recover from a thigh injuries in June, his team was struggling in the league and a top-three finish looked difficult.

At that time they had won four games in eight tries, which had left them fourth in the eight-team battle of the Taiwan Football Premier League.

The Turks and Caicos Islands’ Football player returned in early July with a bang and led his team to a phenomenal run, which resulted in them picking up the pace to not only enter the top three, but to battle for second place and then to hold off all competitors for the top spot.

Last weekend, they inked their name in the annuals of the tournament in the Asian country by winning the 2020 league.

They accumulated a whopping 48 points from 20 games, with a game left to play.

Their main competitors Taipower ended up drawing their

clash, which left them on 43 points with one game to play.

As he did from July, Fenelus again left the charge. He scored twice and made the assist in the Tainan Football Club’s 3-1 win against Hang Yuen FC. TOUGHEST RUN For Fenelus playing with a new team, overcoming an injury and remaining mentally calm during a pandemic resulted in the season being the toughest since he travelled to Taiwan four years ago.

“This year with the new team is definitely the toughest one due to the injuries I’ve had at the beginning of the season.”

Despite the fairytale run, Fenelus still feels that this season is pale in compassion to 2017 when he led former team Tatung FC to victory and won the Golden Boot award with 38 goals.

With one game left, he sits in second place with 18 goals. Two players are tied with 19 goals.

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