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The Government said they initiated talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) but has assured that they are awaiting a final report later this month from the body about Value Added Tax (VAT) and other measures before coming to the people of the islands.

CRIMINALS TERRORISING FIVE CAYS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED – SAYS POLICE COMMISSIONER

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Criminals terrorising Five Cays will not be tolerated – says Police Commissioner Armed ranks of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force descended on Five Cays to push back against dangerous criminals who unleashed terror in the community last week.

On Friday, April 8, an armed operation was carried out by the tactical team against a targeted individual.

The man whose identity was not released by authorities up to press time was taken into custody and a firearm, ammunition and evidence linking him to murder and other serious crimes have been recovered.

Following this operation, a heavy police presence was triggered by a string of firearms being recklessly discharged in the neighbourhood.

Commissioner of Police, Trevor Botting in a live Facebook video recording on Friday last said armed policing operations were deployed to proactively target those responsible for disrupting the peace within the community.

He said: “Five Cays has been terrorised by dangerous criminals discharging firearms indiscriminately, recklessly within the community.

“The actions of these young men have led to one shooting, the victim of which remains in hospital in a serious condition.

“Whilst only one person, to our knowledge, has been shot, there has been a constant discharging of firearms within the tight residential community, a community that is in fear and a community that is paralysed and unable to live their normal lives whilst this reckless and criminal behaviour continues.”

Police vehicles were seen patrolling the area on Sunday, April 10 Botting said the situation is “simply not tolerable” as he condemned the actions of those who sought to strike fear in the community.

The Police Commissioner explained that the sudden rise in activity was undoubtedly linked to drugs, disputes and reprisals between groups of men and the committing of crimes such as robbery.

“The causes matter not when it comes to the response of the RTCIPF.” Botting said officers have a clear mandate and a legal right to defend themselves, the public and their colleagues, if threatened.

“In policing we never want to use force, we want compliance with the law and common decent behaviour.

“However, Officers will use whatever force is necessary to protect themselves and my message to those carrying firearms or terrorising our communities is clear, if you pose a threat to the public or police officers we

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will respond with force including firearms.

“The choices you make may have a consequence for you.

Our utmost priority is to protect our public and we will do that uncompromisingly”, he stressed.

When the Weekly News visited the community over the weekend, a number of police vehicles were still patrolling the area and carrying out operations.

PROACTIVE POLICING In an effort to quell fears and ensure residents are not threatened by criminal elements in other neighbourhoods, Botting said a “proactive policing” strategy is being instigated.

He said:“The public can expect to see increased activities by our officers across our communities, these activities will continue until

Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting those responsible are caught and brought to justice.

“We have a robust command system in place with direct operational oversight by the Acting Deputy Commissioner, Mr Grant.”

He called on residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity in their communities.

“It is important that we work together to remove these and other illegal weapons from our communities.

“However, I would caution persons to ensure that any information, photographs and videos are not circulated until [or] unless they are verified to be current and relate to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“The circulation of erroneous or fake information simply increases the fear within already concerned communities.”

Botting also reminded residents who were tuned into the livestream that the Police Force has extended its firearm amnesty programme to allow people who are in possession of illegal firearms to surrender them without being penalised.

“You should know that the possession of an illegal firearm will result in a mandatory minimum sentence of seven years in prison so now is the time to hand in illegal firearms.

“We know our communities are fearful, we understand why and we are responding in an intelligenceled, visible and focused way.

“I appreciate the support we are getting and the information that is being passed to us as the Force tackles this dangerous criminal element, please, if you see something, say something”, he added.

Human capital development & employment strategy underway A strategic plan to boost the territory's human capital, reduce poverty and address employment issues is underway.

The plan is a critical pillar to support the Government’s thrust towards developing the county’s human capital and addressing obstacles to employment on a national scale, according to the Minister of Education, Labour and Employment, Hon Rachel Taylor.

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, April 13, Taylor said the consultancy for the development of the (Human Capital Development Plan and Employment Policy) was awarded to Kairi Consultants of Trinidad & Tobago and is “progressing well”.

She said: “This plan,

Minister of Education, Labour and Employment, Hon Rachel Taylor. once concluded, will provide a comprehensive recommendation geared toward addressing unemployment, underemployment, poverty reduction, employment generation, linking education and training for employment, and

provide appropriate strategies for employment promotion, gender mainstreaming, youth development, and addressing noted gaps in occupational health and safety.

Taylor stressed that it is imperative for the Government to assess the needs of its human capital to drive focused actions that can ensure the accomplishment of national imperatives, goals and objectives.

“I have a better understanding of the machinery of government, I am relentless in my pursuit to ensure that quality education is complemented with other quality experiences geared toward holistically improving the lives of our people”, she added.

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Govt initiated tax talks with IMF – Awaiting report on VAT and other measures before going to the people

BY DELANA ISLES The Government said they initiated talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) but has assured that they are awaiting a final report later this month from the body about Value Added Tax (VAT) and other measures before coming to the people of the islands.

Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Erwin Jay Saunders confirmed the Government’s position during a conversation with Weekly News.

Saunders, who said he has seen the position taken by the Chamber of Commerce as published last week, wants to assure the public that his administration is - as it has in the past - looking at measures to ensure the territory continues to enjoy financial security.

He said VAT is just one of several other taxes and measures being explored in these initial stages, but he is adamant that his government will not come to the people with a done deal on any taxation measure before consultation and dialogue.

The Deputy Premier sought to downplay the position taken by the Commerce on the highly controversial VAT, saying: “It’s not even as exciting as that, there is no

Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Erwin Jay Saunders confirmed the government’s position during a conversation with Weekly News VAT being talked about, and the IMF didn’t approach us.

“We commissioned a study on how to basically stabilise the revenue.”

He admitted, as has the Premier in recent months in his public financial reports, that the territory is doing very well financially.

However, he said some of the revenue streams are unpredictable, the same argument proffered in 2013 when VAT talks caused massive protests.

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which has had two bumper years, back-to-back, and several others; stating that from year-to-year the government cannot predict what the stamp duty is going to do.

“So, you can have a year where stamp duty collapses… and then the treatment abroad programme is also unpredictable…”

The arguments proffered by the minister harkens back to those of the now premier when he was finance minister under the Rufus Ewing administration.

Hon Saunders takes the position

that the business community wants to keep their tax bracket low and are the ones opposed to any hint of additional taxation.

However, VAT and other consumption taxes do not only affect the business community, a stark reality seen around the Caribbean region where governments have instituted VAT and other such taxes, causing the cost of living in their countries to rise exponentially.

Tax laws explain that VAT is a tax collected on a product at every stage of the supply chain where value is added to it, from production to point of sale.

While this brings revenue to a country, businesses add this tax to the consumer, resulting in rising prices.

HORSE BEFORE THE CART But as the Finance Minister cautioned, ‘let’s not get ahead of ourselves’.

He said his government is seeking “tax rationalisation, and how to reduce the burden on the most vulnerable by allowing those who can afford it to pick it up”.

He lamented that the professional services in the TCI do not pay any taxes at all, and the government is looking at ways to

get them to pay their fair share.

“Architects, lawyers, accountants… they don’t pay any taxes at all, zero, so the small-man who are paying duties when they bring in stuff, these people are doing high-value transactions land sales and stuff like that - they are not paying any taxes at all.”

He further explained: “When we commissioned the study, the IMF team went around to stakeholders including the Chamber of Commerce and said, here is what we are looking at, here are the different type of taxes that could be introduced to even it out, and here are different things we can look at, we can look at VAT, GST (good and services tax), income tax, we can look at all these different things…”

He said the IMF’s job next is to come back to the TCI government and let them know what they looked at in conjunction with the tax regime of the TCI and provide their recommendations on where deficiencies may be located.

He firmly stated that whatever the IMF recommends, the TCI government is by no means bound to implement.

The finance minister said they expect the IMF’s final report to be submitted sometime in April.

New community college campus for Provo A new community college campus is in the pipeline for Providenciales, as the administration looks to create a more conducive environment for tertiary learning.

Interim President of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Mrs Clara Gardiner disclosed this at a Ministry of Education press conference on Tuesday, March 12.

She said: “The Turks and Caicos Islands Community College will soon be having a new campus site on the island of Providenciales, it's going to be a work in progress, but it is much needed to improve the teaching and learning space to give the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College a proper home.

Gardiner stressed that the new campus will help to enhance the visibility of TCI’s premier, tertiary

education institution.

She added: “So we need a home, and minister, we want to thank you… for making that happen, we are very elated about that.”

The announcement of the new campus coincides with an organisational review of the TCI Community College which is currently underway.

The review which is being conducted by the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College commenced during the month of December 2021 and is expected to be completed later this month or early next month.

The main objective of the review is to strengthen the governance and management system at TCICC. The announcement of a new Provo Campus also comes on the

Interim President of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Mrs Clara Gardiner heels of the Government’s recent announcement of tuition-free tertiary education for islanders.

Minister of Education Hon

Rachel Taylor also reiterated her Government’s pledge to prioritise education in the TCI at the press conference.

“The decision to grant free access to education through the Turks and Caicos Community College was a strategic move to ensure that we effectively deliver on this promise.

“To ensure that the TCICC is well-positioned to deliver on its mandate, of not only offering, but delivering quality education to bridge the skills gap between the needs of the labour market and the citizenry of the Turks and Caicos.”

The Provo Campus is presently located at Three Success Way, Butterfield Downtown Providenciales.

Programmes from all faculties are offered at the Providenciales Campus with the exception of the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences due to a lack of laboratory facilities.

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

THE TAX TALK AGAIN The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again reared its head on the controversial subject of taxes for the TCI. It's a subject the British Government has repeatedly tried to introduce here, with major protests back in 2013, by residents and the then Rufus Ewing-led government which effectively ran former Governor Ric Todd out of office.

This year, the Chamber of Commerce, who was invited by the Government to join them in discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), again wants no part of any such decisions that will undoubtedly increase the tax burden on residents of these Islands. A statement from the Chamber this week stated that the discussions with the IMF focused on the current

Beware

Quite seriously, name one country in the world which has applied IMF recommendations/dictates; and has ended up stronger in its social welfare and overall economy? There are ample ways to rely on indirect taxation without reliance on direct taxation. Just Grand Turk alone has the capacity to welcome three million visitors each year and each visitor represents a head tax. The IMF across poorer countries is known as - the Infant Mortality Fund.

Beware!

Cost of living already high

No broad-based tax. No more tax.

Accountability for the collection of government funds and its expenditures needs to be addressed first accordingly.

Cost of living is already high and increasing while wages are stagnant. We the people cannot bear another deduction of our meager salaries.

tax framework of the territory, including its costs and benefits and how it compares to other countries in the region. But there was particular focus on the possibility of introducing a broadbased consumption tax such as VAT in the TCI. The Chamber explained: "It is important to note that the Chamber understands its discussions with the IMF were part of a series of stakeholder meetings prior to the IMF providing a report to the TCI government.” The statement from the Chamber does not make it clear who initiated the talks - the IMF or the TCI Government - as such, the Weekly News reached out to the Chamber for clarity and residents of these Islands for their reaction. What are your thoughts?

Equity not equality

Tax the "haves" and not the "have not". We need equity, not equality when it comes to taxation in the TCI. I agree with VAT on luxury items such as cigars, cigarettes, alcohol, beer, wine etc, gas-guzzling vehicles, hotel and villa accommodations, watersports, taxi fares, annual payment of real estate property taxes for non-Turks and Caicos Islanders and BOTC, VAT on companies owned by nonBelongers... you get the picture.

We need to lower stamp duty and introduce an annual real property tax on properties and stratas in the TCI.

Stay vigilant

It is really an issue of what works for the TCI and not what is to work for another country in the region. For a while, the developed nations of the world have developed an interfering concept known as “Unfair tax competition”.

It is the most ludicrous and asinine concept ever created or known to man.

More so, the trap is created to enable the

developed nations of the world to conduct imperialistic foreign policy and to force the third world to tax itself out of business and viability so that the big boys could continue riding high.

What if Turks & Caicos is foolish enough to tax its people to death by way of VAT. Wouldn’t that leave millions of dollars around to borrow monies that the islands would not need? During the Sharlene Cartwright – Robinson Administration some $80 million was borrowed as a “standby facility” to take the islands through any financial shortfalls or dips in the economy owing to the globally planned COVID-19 imposition.

As a testament to her leadership, Premier Cartwright Robinson cut stamp duty rates on land purchases, money flowed into the Treasury and the need to draw down on the $80m loan facility was removed. To his credit, the Current Premier C Washington Misick took the cue and did not draw down on the loan and unless something else happened the monies are just sitting there.

There is no need to increase taxes or introduce Value Added Tax as the economy is strong enough to get by on existing tax structures. Anything new would hurt the small man even more. In 2013 Premier Ewing was right to take a stand and it was even better that ex-Governor, Ric Todd was kicked out of office as a result of his illfounded and hapless VAT Scam.

Equally, like the Chamber of Commerce, this Government must retain its vigilance in fighting VAT tooth and nail. Where protests are needed they must be fully engaged as the VAT Idea should be Dead on Arrival.

Not a good idea

Are there any benefits from the implementation of a Value Added tax in the TCI? This is an economy which is funded in one’s sleep. Taxes are "hidden" in the form of Customs duties so each salmon, steak, or wine, “Rich People’s food” carries Customs duty which is passed onto the consumer.

The purchase of land carries an 8% stamp duty at the higher levels. Taxes are embedded throughout the pricing structure of the TCI’s economy.

To consider a new form of revenue,

existing taxes and cost assumptions must first be moved. Stamp duty on lands should go to 1 and 2%.

Customs duties removed so that where 33.3% is in place those costs should be removed and the Government should then mandate prices be reduced accordingly.

Then and only then should VAT be considered. It should be studied to see if it could benefit the TCI, reduce costs, land purchase costs, the Cost of Food and improve the quality of Life of the TCIslander. Will the idea really benefit the people?

Is it needed? Can the global players like the IMF be trusted with these esoteric ideas?

It seems like an idea to collect taxes for the sake of collecting taxes. There would a cottage industry of persons who would be active in preparing accounts, tax planning and avoidance.

That may be a possible benefit. One can be assured that lawyers will be retained to advise on how the tax many not be paid.

It is simply not a good idea and should be jettisoned.

Stand up to the IMF

No more taxes, people are already struggling to make ends meet, the Government needs to stand up to the IMF, NO is NO !!!

Leave us alone

As the TCI exceeds all expectations with record import duty revenues, arguably the fairest tax system being based directly on consumption, one must wonder whether the IMF have their head firmly buried in the sand or simply have nothing better to do with their time. Leave us alone!

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Prioritise aviation on Government’s scholarship programme – Says Governor’s MP Governor’s Appointed Member Honourable Harold Charles has called on the Ministry of Education to prioritise aviation in the newly revised scholarship policy.

Hon Charles, an accomplished pilot and entrepreneur, recently told the House of Assembly that aviation is pivotal to the TCI’s growth and development especially as the country experiences a colossal boom in its tourism sector.

“I'm pretty sure everyone here knows my first love is aviation, so I stand here to suggest that the Honourable Minister of Education or the scholarship committee please, I am asking, not begging, for aviation to be included as a part of the priority area”.

Charles further suggested, during his two-minute speech in

the House of Assembly recently, that scholarships to study aviation could be provided separately or included under hospitality, which is another priority area of study.

He said: “ I know the policy says on page 10, the list of priority areas is not in itself exhaustive or restricts the Minister to grant financial assistance awards as per prescribed priority areas, but rather it serves as a guideline to prioritise the granting of various financial assistance awards.

“Surely with the amount of money we are investing in our airports, one must admit that aviation plays a critical role in our tourism and hospitality.”

He further recommended that all universities listed for full financial assistance awards should also be

listed under the partial financial assistance awards, in an effort to ensure more individuals can qualify for funding.

“Mr Speaker, I do not want to see any of our scholars left behind, especially my fellow and future airport managers, pilots, air traffic controllers, and aviation mechanics.”

The Ministry of Education revised the 2022 Scholarship Policy and renamed it the National Financial Assistance Policy to include measures for people with special needs to pursue higher education on a Government scholarship.

Coupled with this, the policy was also amended to assist more vulnerable members of society who are facing economic hardships.

Governor’s Appointed Member Honourable Harold Charles According to the Minister of Education, Hon Rachel Taylor, the policy is periodically reviewed to provide capable Turks and Caicos Islanders with the opportunity to receive a scholarship from the Government in line with the skill

gaps of the country.

As part of the alterations, the Ministry also broadened the listing of accredited universities, offering candidates the opportunity to study at world-class educational institutions globally.

Hon Kyle Knowles, Elected Member For Wheeland during a recent solid waste management meeting and site visit

Solid waste management improvement for TCI A recently appointed solid waste task force is already on the ball, working to find solutions to historical waste disposal issues in the TCI. On Wednesday, April 14, elected representative for Wheeland, Hon Kyle Knowles - who is also the chairman of the task force - said dialogue has begun on finding areas of improvement and solutions to the territory’s solid waste issues.

Jasmin Walkin has been appointed as deputy chairman, with other members of the

taskforce pulled from the Ministry of Health and Human Services, the Environmental Health Department and the Public Works Department.

Hon Knowles said the multidisciplinary task force conducted a site visit on Wednesday at the Wheeland landfill in an effort to gather information that will effectively resolve pressing issues affecting the community.

The Wheeland landfill is a major problem for residents, with constant flare-ups engulfing the surrounding communities in smoke and noxious

fumes - a major health hazard.

Knowles said in order to determine the immediate course of action to address the ongoing situation, the team analysed the condition of the site and explored the best ways of confronting existing problems at the location.

He stated that problems such as onsite burning, odour control, some operational procedures including security and best practices for trash disposal were analysed.

Additionally, methods of investigation were explored,

such as air quality testing, wind direction monitoring, mapping of the entire site including active and inactive sections and the collection of baseline data through the investigation of current operational procedures for all sites.

“The discussion has been fruitful and several assignments will be carried out by members to support the team’s concerted effort for improvement,” the MP said.

The Ministry of Health and Human Services has also embarked on an Integrated Solid Waste

Management Project co-funded by the Caribbean Development Bank to provide strategic planning and design of an improved Solid Waste Management System that will benefit all islands.

Hon Knowles said as the elected representative of the constituency, he, along with the ministry of health, is committed to improving countrywide solid waste management while also safeguarding the health and wellbeing of Turks and Caicos Islands residents.

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Musgrove slams Opposition MP for criticising Govt’s inflation adjustment measures Minister of Immigration and Border Services Hon Arlington Musgrove says his Government will not apologise for implementing measures to improve the lives of citizens during difficult times.

“I can fight every day, every single day to improve the lives of these people in this country… for anybody who don't like it, I apologise not for improving the lives of these people in this country”, he said during a recent House of Assembly meeting.

Musgrove made these remarks in response to the Opposition’s Appointed Member Hon Alvin Garland who raised concerns about the Government’s introduction of the cost of living and inflation adjustment measure.

The Turks and Caicos Islands government recently announced that it will forego $15m in its revenues to address the rising cost of living and inflation, as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Hon Garland during his twominute speech in the House of Assembly on March 24, called the Government’s efforts to lessen the economic impact of the war on

Minister of Immigration and Border Services Hon. Arlington Musgrove citizens of the Turks and Caicos Islands “nothing more than a futile exercise”.

He said: “There has been a reduction in fuel tax, and there has also been a reduction and a drop of CPF [Customs Processing Fees] from 7.5% to 5%.

“While there is always the necessity to try and assist the public in times of difficulty, the government should try to make an effort whereby the government will look at measures by where they can reduce the strain on the communities and businesses.

“However, I do not see where the Turks and Caicos Islands at this

Opposition Appointed Member Hon.Alvin Garland

time is going through any difficulty that would require the government to take such a stand and make such a move.”

Garland opined that the territory’s tourism industry is at its highest, as he questioned the Government’s rationale behind the decision.

He said: “You can barely find a room on the island of travel and hotels and most short-term rental properties are fully booked, so I do not understand the reason behind the government introducing these measures at this time.”

In short, Garland argued that there are no enforcement

Voluntary recall of Suave antiperspirants In response to a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory, the health ministry has recalled two Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirants in the territory.

The ministry is advising all local suppliers and the general public to discontinue the sale and/or use of two batches of the antiperspirants distributed by Unilever in the United States.

The recall is due to the presence of slightly elevated levels of benzene (a human carcinogen) in the product samples.

Benzene is a substance that could potentially cause cancer depending on the level and extent of exposure.

The products recalled are the Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant Powder (4 oz, 6 oz) with universal product codes (UPC): 079400751508; 079400784902.

The second is the Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant Fresh (6 oz) with universal product codes (UPC): 079400785503.

The ministry advised that no other Unilever or Suave products are in the scope of this recall.

Unilever is recalling all of the affected products with an expiration date through to September 2023.

All local suppliers are advised to immediately stop supplying the

Brand and batch number of the recalled antiperspirants affected batches of the brands; notify vendors; and quarantine all remaining stock of the identified brands for possible disposal by the Environmental Health Department.

Additionally, the Health Ministry is advising consumers to stop using the affected products and contact their respective local suppliers.

Consumers may contact the Environmental Health Department at 338-2142 for more information

on how best to dispose of these antiperspirant products.

Consumers are also urged to contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have any questions, concerns or have experienced any problems related to the use of these antiperspirant products.

Any side effects can be reported via the ministry’s Adverse Drug Reaction form found at https://gov. tc/docs/ADR.pdf .

mechanisms in place for the Government to effectively control how businesses that will be benefiting from tax deductions and other concessions will pass on the intended benefits to consumers.

COST INCREASE Minister for Immigration and Border Services Hon Musgrove, who chided the Opposition Appointed member for being out of touch with the plight of the common man argued that although TCI’s economy is booming, many residents are still facing financial difficulties.

He said: “I don’t know where the

honourable opposition appointed Member lives, but he cannot be living in the Turks and Caicos Islands when he said that he don't see any hardship.

“Mr Speaker power bills gone up because of the fuel factor, fuel itself at the pump going up, bread gone up at IGA. “The Honourable Member went on and say that the tourism industry is booming, yes because the government is booming.”

Musgrove added: “When the bread basket items goes up in this country is the government right, Mr Speaker, to implement that can help the local man, that can help the small man.

“We just dropped the CPF …it was 7.5% on valuable goods, when you drop that to 5% you know what that does?

“This exercise was done from my ministry, so I know what it does.”

Minister Musgrove vowed that once he is in the House of Assembly and associated with Cabinet, he will work to deliver a better life in spite of circumstances to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Jamaican walks free on drugs charge, illegal entry case still ongoing Alleged drug trafficker, Errol Williams has been freed of drug and drug trafficking charges after a local court found insufficient evidence for trial.

Williams appeared in court for his sufficiency hearing before the Hon Chief Justice, Mabel Agyemang on Friday, April 8.

He was charged with possession of controlled drugs and possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply.

Following written submissions by his attorney Sheena Mair, the Chief Justice dismissed the charges against the Jamaican man.

Meanwhile, the couple in whose home Williams was staying at the time of the drug bust - Emmanual and Violet Williams - are still before the court awaiting a plea and direction hearing on the drug charges.

They are represented by attorney Ashwood Forbes.

In February this year,

Williams, who is alleged to be a drug lord out of Jamaica, was refused bail on the drug charge and remanded to prison.

Upon his arrest, Williams retained Sheena Mair as his counsel, one of the islands’ foremost human rights attorneys.

The 54-year-old Williams was first arrested on November 13, in Kew, North Caicos along with the Williams couple after police raided their home and recovered a large quantity of cannabis on the premises.

At the time of his arrest, Williams was granted police bail but was then remanded to prison by the magistrate when he appeared in court, as he was also charged with illegal entry into the TCI. After the drug charges were dismissed against him last Friday, Williams was handed over to immigration authorities for verification of his status.

The illegal entry case is still pending.

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‘Handsome fugitive’ surrenders after escaping custody

Visitor Caution: New diagnostic scanners are being installed at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre.

New MRI and CT scanners installed at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre New and improved computerised tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners are currently being installed at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre.

The hospital said the equipment will be advanced units that will transform the hospital's Diagnostic Imaging Department.

The MRI scanner will be the first to be replaced.

The hospital said the GE SIGNA™ 1.5T MRI is designed to have shorter scanning times and increase the number of patients that can be scanned.

Construction is already underway to facilitate the

replacement of the existing CT and MRI scanners.

Phase one of the construction has begun and the visiting public is advised to use caution when utilising the pathways throughout the radiology unit and to pay close attention to the signs for patient flow.

Dr Denise BraithwaiteTennant, Chief Executive at the hospital recently conducted a walk-through to review the progress of the first phase of the construction work.

She had a quick chat with two of the radiographers, who shared their excitement about training and utilising the units.

A Canadian man living in Turks and Caicos Islands has surrendered to police mere hours after escaping lawful custody.

David Lit, a Canadian born in The Congo, was at the time of his arrest living in Long Bay, Providenciales.

The 28 year-old-man had escaped from police custody while being held on an undisclosed charge.

Reports are that the man was arrested at the Providenciales International Airport on Monday, after being found with an undisclosed amount of illegal drugs.

At about 9am on Tuesday, police posted the wanted poster of a clean-cut and tuxedoed Lit; and by 3 pm the same day, the public was informed of the man’s surrender.

Escaping from police custody is a common occurrence in these islands, sometimes even from the highly-guarded facility at Her Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk.

Surrendering to the police is much more uncommon, and had he not surrendered, he just might have gotten away with it.

As Lit’s photograph made its way across social media platforms, many people on social media made joking remarks that they would keep the handsome escapee should they encounter him.

One comment read: “Some woman somewhere is hiding dude.

Hahaha!”

The jokes kept coming: “Man! If I find him, I ain’t surrendering

Surrendered: David Lit literally lit the ladies' hearts afire with his dark good looks in his wanted poster this week. him…. Jus’ sayin.”

Another commenter wrote: “James Bond? Escaped in a tuxedo?”

Others lamented the seeming

inability of the police force to successfully keep their prisoners behind bars: “Y’all can’t even keep them in custody?”

“Shameful and slack.”

CABINET MEETING SUMMARY Turks and Caicos Islands post Cabinet meeting statement His Excellency the Governor, Nigel Dakin, chaired the 10th meeting of Cabinet on Wednesday 16 March 2022. This meeting was held virtually.

All Members were present with exception from the Hon Minister of Health on official business overseas.

AT THIS MEETING CABINET: • Agreed funding linked to court judgements associated with Sri Lankan Nationals.

• Approved a contingency funding application from the Ministry of Immigration and Border Services to support the immigration repatriation programme and for a Supplementary Appropriation to be submitted to the House of Assembly.

• Approved for the TCI Government to enter

into a rental lease agreement of Emily House, (Parcel 60715/367), Leeward Highway, Providenciales for a period of three years for government business as a Mediation Centre and to accommodate staff of the judicial administration.

• Approved a negotiation range/ceiling for the purchase of a development on Parcel 60804/150, the Bight & Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales as a future hospitality training facility and boutique hotel.

• Approved for the TCI Government to enter into negotiations for the purchase of Parcel 60607/79, Providenciales, for the purpose of developing several capital infrastructure projects linked to internal and national security including but, not limited to, a Prison

Remand Centre, the RTCIPF Marine Branch Base and an Immigration Detention Centre.

• Approved a waiver against the moratorium for a restricted number of applicants to be considered for a first time work permit where “all routes to employ Turks and Caicos Islanders have been demonstrably exhausted”.

• Was updated on recent gun related crimes and police action being taken.

• Was updated on issues related to the Ministries of: 1. Education, 2. Tourism, and 3. The Governor’s Office.

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

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Rise up no matter how many times you fall Don’t give up, get up In life, you will experience ups and downs. Sometimes when we are up though, we always think we will remain up, but the truth is, life is a season. Ironically though, when you encounter some trials you feel like you will be in this state forever. As a result, some of us tend to accept these ‘failed’ states of conditions as permanent.

No matter how long you have been in that state or how many times you fall, always strive to rise.

One way to rise up is to think positively. If you keep thinking the worst about your situation, more than likely your situation will not improve. However, if you think positively, you can get out of that situation. After all, you are what you think. There are some of you who are wondering

BY 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.

why you are not getting better; it is because you think you are not going to get better. The word of Lords says in Philippians 4:8 says that “Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure,

whatsoever things are of good report if there be any virtue and if there be any praise, think on these things.”

I don’t know about you, but I remembered I used to think so negatively until I told myself that if I think the opposite of how I feel, then I will get the desired results.

However, that was a lie. You see when you think positively, you must believe something good will happen.

Some of us say we are thinking positively but we doubt what we think. Stop saying you believe but at the same time thinking the worst. This is like a doubleminded person. James 1:6-8 stated “But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is a like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is doubleminded and unstable in all they do.”

Whenever and whatever you are going through, always remember that life is a season. Your condition

is just temporary. Nothing lasts forever just like seasons do not last forever. Therefore, one of the keys to getting out of your situation is to believe that and remember that what you are going through is for a season.

Your thoughts and actions will determine your destination.

Some of us think that we are not good enough and that bad things will always follow us. If you are thinking that way, try to change your thoughts by first believing that something good will take place for you. For those of you who are thinking positively and have not seen the manifestation of what you desired yet, just don’t give up. Continue to think positively, believe, and remember life is a season.

Urgent need for private security legislation The private security industry is paramount to security and safety in the TCI. The responsibilities of security personnel span a wide array of institutions and pivotal infrastructure systems to include intellectual property and sensitive corporate data.

Not withholding, investigations, information security technology and the protection of high-ranking personnel, such as government officials and celebrities—among other functions.

The status quo uncovers the fallible nature of security officers, incapacitated by numerous challenges inside the private security industry, which require urgent attention.

There is an absence of regulations and training in the sector. Considering that the roles of private security closely mirror those of public police and knowing that the officers are employed to detect and prevent criminal activities and enforce laws, they are not bound by a set of statutes or consistent standard of procedures.

Too, propriety guards have little, or no oversight and their roles are

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.

generally defined by their company policy—a blueprint, which does not even synchronise with the labour laws.

Officers are normally underpaid and untrained for the job and possess little or no qualifications.

These characteristics; coupled with, environmental stress are highly publicised, well-known facts regarding security professionals, which perpetuate the stereotype that they are mentally unbalanced.

Ideally, my own experienced allows me to share my success story. Potential candidates were inducted into a week's training covering a multitude of securityrelated topics, including English Language, strategic patrolling, introduction to private security, team building, customer service,

problem-solving and decisionmaking.

In addition to this, there is no licensure and certification. These facets should be instituted at the national level and should be available to all private security firms and organisations that contract private security officers carrying firearms and security managers. Besides, all security officers should be certified before going on their job assignments.

Empirical evidence suggests, that there are hardly any thorough background checks before hiring.

Globally, fingerprints, character checks and criminal history are prerequisites for hiring inside the security industry, because the nature of the job makes background checks essential, as employers

are obliged to produce quality services through best practices for their clients; therefore, employers must ensure that individuals are competent and mentally fit to survive in this environment.

Henceforth, lawmakers must enact legislation to regulate companies and guide personnel operating inside the private security sector.

Public opinion has it that a security training centre must be established or incorporate security education and training within academic programmes at the community colleges to include law and law enforcement and criminal justice; in addition to, weapons handling, use of force, evidence handling, information sharing, emergency response, court

procedures, crime prevention, security powers, among a host of pertinent topics.

However, the police should directly provide intensive training for armed security guards in weapons retention and the use of force.

If security officers are wellequipped for their job assignment, employers pay and hire the right people and the state provides security legislation to guide and regulate security activities, the public will have more confidence in the persons hired to protect them.

Notwithstanding, if lawmakers are serious about detecting crimes and reducing the national crime rate, they would invest in equipping security guards—especially those on the frontline.

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Living in the “In-between”

LIVING WISELY

Our youngest son is a “tween”. At the age of 12, he exists in a time that is suspended between being a child and being an official teenager.

It is an interesting time for him, and for us, as his parents. There are times when he reverts back to childish behaviour, and I shake my head and long for the days when I could hold my baby on my lap again. Then there are moments when glimpses of the man he will become show up in how he articulates a point of view, or how he shows a level of sensitivity and compassion well beyond his years.

But it is not consistent. He is inbetween. Caught between who he was, and who he will be.

I have always thought that the Saturday between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday is an in-between time - an interesting place of tension, stuck in-between two significant days – one horrific, and one triumphant. On Good Friday we engage in self-reflection on those things that are not too attractive in us – what we say and do that we shouldn’t, and what we should have said and done, but didn’t – to put it bluntly, and in biblical speak - our sins, the consequences of which led to Jesus paying the ultimate sacrifice on

BY DIANE HIGGS

A wife, mother, and Human Resource professional who sees life through the lenses of practical, Biblical Christianity. Diane has lived and worked in Canada, the USA, and the TCI. She has attended Harvest Bible Chapel TCI since 2007.

our behalf on the cross. Then we roll right through Saturday without too much thought. It is a time of grocery shopping and preparation for get-togethers scheduled for the next day. Sunday morning comes and we put on our best and gather in celebration of God’s ultimate act of grace, mercy, and power - Jesus’s resurrection - life conquering death. We go from singing “O Sacred Head Now Wounded’ and “When I Survey The Wondrous Cross” on Friday to “Because He Lives” and “Christ The Lord Is Risen Today” on Sunday.

But what are we singing inbetween, on Saturday? What are we singing when we know who we were, but we are not yet who we will become?

In our weekly Discipleship Group, we talk often about how to find peace of mind when we are waiting for change, growth, and yes, sometimes resurrection.

Inevitably, someone refers to Psalm 46:10, which says “Be still and know that I am God.” We freely admit that most of us are not very good “be-stillers” in many situations: Waiting for the words of recognition or promotion that may or may not come.

“Be still and know that I am God.” Seeking reconciliation in a broken relationship.

“Be still and know that I am God.” Facing fear and helplessness in the wake of yet one more act of violence.

“Be still and know that I am God.” Worrying for a child who is making bad choices.

“Be still and know that I am God.” Desperately seeking elusive answers to medical problems.

“Be still and know that I am God.” By recognising that we are living in the “in-between” – that place where we are not who we

were, but not yet what we will be, it is possible to “be still” because we know God is in control and change is coming. God has secured for us through his son Jesus, citizenship in heaven (Philippians 3:20-21), which means thriving in the inbetween times – the Saturdays – is possible because we know that, for those who believe in Jesus, the ultimate Resurrection Sunday is coming.

And in the in-between, what do we sing? May I make a suggestion? On Sunday, April 3, 2022, history was made when for the first time in 20 years, a Christian group performed at the Grammy.

Maverick City Music sang the song “Jireh” (taken from JehovahJireh, which means “The Lord will provide”). This song continues to resonate so deeply with so many.

We have sung it at church, and it has been on our Family Playlist for the last year because the lyrics remind us of who God is and how to exist in the in-between: JIREH Written by: Chandler Moore, Christopher Joel Brown, Naomi Raine, Steven Furtick I'll never be more loved than I am right now

Wasn't holding You up so there's nothing I can do to let You down Doesn't take a trophy to make You proud I'll never be more loved than I am right now Going through a storm but I won't go down I hear Your voice carried in the rhythm of the wind to call me out You would cross an ocean so I wouldn't drown You've never been closer than You are right now Jireh You are enough Jireh You are enough I will be content in every circumstance Jireh You are enough Don't wanna forget how I feel right now On the mountaintop I can see so clear what it's all about Stay by my side when the sun goes down Don't wanna forget how I feel right now I'm already loved CONTINUED 

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Oscar and Stephen: the personification of absolute perfection

OCTOPEN

“I hope… I shall not offend you if I state quite frankly and openly that you seem to me to be in every way the visible personification of absolute perfection,” softly murmured from the television in the distance. I was in the middle of doing what I do best_ faffing about, doing nothing and everything, at the same time.

Caught by these words, I paused the TV, rewound it for 20 seconds and listened to who said those words.

Isn’t this the most beautiful way of saying “I love you”?

They were the words of Oscar Wilde, relived by Stephen Fry. I do not imagine that some of you would be familiar with either and so I will introduce you to these two remarkable men in an orthodox fashion. Eight quotes from each man; you will also fall in love with their sheer power to make you think, question and

BY DAVIDSON LOUIS

Rachel Wolchin once said: “If we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have had roots instead of feet.” On this quest to self-discovery, TC Islander Davidson Louis vowed to travel, write, paint, laugh and forgive. Subsequently, he hopes to find himself and or, leave behind a few pieces of himself. Contact him at hello. octopen@tcinews.tc

often smile with their words.

So here is a list of eight quotes from the very funny, a genius with words, full of knowledge while oozing with a captivating presence, Stephen Fry. “Books are no more threatened by Kindle than stairs by elevators.”

“It is the useless things that make life worth living and that make life dangerous too: wine, love, art, beauty. Without them life is safe, but not worth

bothering with.”

“Better sexy and racy. Than sexist and racist”.

“Compromise is a stalling between two fools.”

“For the world seems never to offer anything worthwhile without also providing a dreadful opposite.”

“A real education takes place, not in the lecture hall or library, but in the rooms of friends, with earnest frolic and happy disputation.”

“Those who rule the world get so little opportunity to run about and laugh and play in it.”

“The short answer to that is 'no.' The long answer is 'heck no.”

Oscar Wilde, is a renowned Irish poet, poet and playwright.

Best remembered for his epigrams and plays, his best works include the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. If you, however, do not find pleasure in reading old literature, I have a wonderful alternative. If you are ever in New York, London or Berlin, take some time to visit the over-the-top Oscar Wilde Bar, inspired by his brilliance. Three bars in three different cities exhaust his work. The one in New York is undoubtedly funky. Here are a few words he left us.

"I can resist everything except temptation.”

"There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked

about, and that is not being talked about.”

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”

"The only difference between the saint and the sinner is that every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future.”

"You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes or their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.”

"Everything in moderation, including moderation.”

"Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.”

"Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.

I do suggest keeping a little notebook with you and revert to it whenever you are most inspired.

It would be sad or better yet a shame, to only leave Facebook posts and Tweets behind.

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THE HEART OF THE MATTER

Hopes, dreams and imagination Realism vs the harbingers of ‘good news’ in Salt Cay - and beyond

This is only the fifth ‘Heart of the Matter’ and yet it would appear, that judging by the amount of feedback to last week’s piece, the loyal readers and self-proclaimed fans of the former ‘Salt Cay Note’ have by now forgiven me for transitioning the concept and title of my weekly column, a move necessitated by my inclination to be able to deal with a wider range of island subjects.

Close to one hundred readers commented on last week’s column, entitled, Two steps forward, one step back, which dealt with the suboptimal airlift to Salt Cay and the impact that this service, or, as one might say, disservice, has had on this tiny island’s fragile economy. And while this was very much a Salt Cay story it also highlighted a question that has recently been featured on a national level; what are the rights of consumers of goods AND services in the Turks and Caicos Islands?

To address this very issue, the Consumer Protection Ordinance came into force on 7th December 2019 and with the five core rights of TCI consumers being defined as those of: the right to safety, the right to information, the right to redress, the right to consumer education and the right to a healthy environment, it would surely appear obvious that Salt Cay’s airline debacle could be viewed as a consumer protection issue. But more on that another time.

This week’s column is, once again, the result of feedback from one of our readers, who contacted me by email. Her email to me, which included a map of the island that is now part of the newlyimplemented National Physical Development Plan (NPDP) simply read: “Maybe time to revisit, via THM, all this declared ‘potential’ with no follow-up action? This vision for the island was given to us during a town hall meeting in August 2020 as part of the 10-year development plan. Salt Cay cannot wait for 10 more years! First, there was the excited buzz in 2018, after the catastrophic hurricanes of 2017, that Six Senses was coming to Salt Cay; then we were getting a cruise port for ‘luxury-level’ ships, and, in December 2021, the Premier stated

that within six months another ‘Big Announcement’ was going to be made! Whatever happened to Six Senses, the cruise port and all the other projects people pegged their hopes on?” she went on to ask. I think her questions are more than justified and deserve a follow-up.

And so let’s go back to 2018.

It is the year after the devastating hurricanes, Irma and Maria and the island is humming with the news of the prospect of a Six Senses resort to be developed on the island. The Premier of the day, Hon Charlene Cartwright-Robinson, has made several trips to Salt Cay, as has a team of the potential developers, already sporting ‘Six Senses Turks and Caicos’ hats. Photos are taken, the island toured, an article appears in the local press; the Minister of Tourism appears enthused.

There is an air of optimism and hope. Then, suddenly, all goes quiet again………no further announcements, no updates.

“Apparently there was some question as to the source of the project funds, a rumoured connection to DEVCO,” a local acquaintance tells me, making reference to a previous, longplanned development that fell into disrepute over a decade ago.

Another year, another project.

This time the idea of creating a cruise ship port becomes the latest one to be pitched to the community,

by Invest TCI. Once again, town hall meetings are organised and the potential developers visit the island. Photos are taken, the island toured, residents are consulted and……by now dear reader you may begin to see a pattern. After two years of intense negotiations, the cruise ship port project is not given the go-ahead, as it ‘doesn’t conform’ with the newly devised, approved and officially implemented National Physical Development Plan (NPDA), which itself states quite clearly, “Salt Cay could benefit from a few very high-end hospitality offerings that have a strong environmental focus to minimise their environmental impact. This development would boost the local economy.”

Now for anyone who has not read the NPDA, I strongly suggest you do. Not only is it a very well-

BY TITUS DE BOER Titus de Boer was born in Hamburg and spent his formative years in the West Indies.

After a formal education in Germany and subsequent training as a journalist, he moved to the TCI in 1989. These days he works as a residency consultant for Titan Services. (www.titanservices.biz). Readers wishing to contact Titus with ideas and/or suggestions for columns, can to so on tdbtci@aol.com.

Salt Cay has attracted several potential development projects over the last years, none of which materialised.

Salt Cay’s way forward, according to the National Physical Development Plan. Will this lead the way to a ‘high-end development with a strong environmental focus’ ?

composed document but it will also be, in the words of the Hon. Premier, THE development ‘bible’ for the TCI, in the coming years.

“A lot that happens here has happened organically because of the God-given attributes and the proximity to strategic locations,” the Premier recently remarked during a press conference, “but now Turks and Caicos Islands needs to be more intentional about what we want and where we want to go. That is one of the reasons we recently signed off on the Physical Sustainable Development Plan and that will come under review from time to time, but for the time being, that is the Turks and Caicos Islands' bible as it relates to the future developments of these islands.”

And there we have it. A plan is in place, and it sets out a clearlydefined strategy for Salt Cay and all the other islands of the TCI. Perhaps now is the time to invite a ‘Six Senses-esque’ development back to the negotiating table. As our reader noted, we simply don’t have another 10 years to waste. I agree.

The American medical researcher, Jonas Salk, once wrote, “Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality”. It is time for Salt Cay’s dreams to be realised, enabled by those with the power to achieve them.

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A recipe for more death and destruction The killing spree of 11 Israelis

by Palestinian terrorists does nothing but severely damage the Palestinians’ cause, deepens the hatred and mistrust between Israelis and Palestinians, and makes the prospect of finding a solution to their conflict ever more remote.

RIGHTING THE WRONG There are no words to adequately express my condemnation of the killing spree of innocent Israelis by Palestinian terrorists. The Israeli outrage is certainly justified in the midst of such coldblooded and what appears to be premeditated killings. Such wanton killings can only deepen the chasm between Israelis and Palestinians, albeit the perpetrators of these reprehensible acts represent only a tiny minority of Palestinians. On Tuesday, March 22, four Israelis were killed during a ramming/stabbing attack in Beersheba by a Bedouin-Israeli.

On Sunday, March 27, two police officers were shot and killed by two Arab Israeli citizens, believed to be supporters of ISIS. Two days later, on Tuesday, March 29, five people, including two Ukrainian citizens, were killed in a shooting in Bnei Brak, committed by a Palestinian from the West Bank. And on Thursday, March 31, an Israeli was non-fatally stabbed on a bus, while in a separate incident three Palestinians were shot and killed by Israeli forces in Jenin during a raid.

The problem that the Israeli government and Palestinian leaders face today is how to contain the violence and prevent further killing of innocent people by either side.

Certainly, the call by many Israelis for revenge and retribution is not the answer, which will only escalate the violence and cause further deaths of more innocent people from both sides. Nor is Prime Minister Bennett’s call to licensed Israeli gun owners to have them ready and loaded to neutralise and/or kill a would-be Palestinian attacker.

There are many Israelis who are trigger-happy and would mistakenly kill an Israeli bystander or an innocent Palestinian who is not involved in any violent act. Nor is Hamas calling for retribution against Israelis for the killing of three Palestinians in Jenin, which is yet another recipe for increased violence that may well get out of control.

Finally, many Israeli settlers who feel more vulnerable because of the rampant violence will justify going on a killing spree of

BY DR. ALON BEN-MEIR

Dr. Alon Ben-Meir is a retired professor of international relations at the Center for Global Affairs at NYU. He taught courses on international negotiation and Middle Eastern studies for over 20 years.

Palestinians in the West Bank.

What adds more fuel to the fire is that when discussing the police and military’s response to an increased number of terror attacks in the country, Bennett noted that “As of now, our forces have carried out more than 200 investigation or arrest operations. The home of the terrorist in Ya’abad has already been mapped for demolition and we are working to demolish it as soon as possible in order to create deterrence.”

What Bennett seems to ignore is the simple fact that home demolitions have never served as an effective deterrent against such acts. In fact, they only further fuel Palestinian radicalisation.

Why and for how much longer will the Israeli-Palestinian enmity last before both sides accept the unmitigated fact that their coexistence is not optional, and only an Israeli-Palestinian peace

will bring an end to these senseless killings on both sides?

Sadly, many extremist Palestinians exploit any occasion to instigate violence against Israelis, even though they know full well that Israel’s retaliatory measures will be severe and costly. By the same token, a multitude of Israelis seem to completely ignore what the Palestinians are experiencing under the Israeli occupation, and the senseless attacks by Israeli settlers against ordinary and peaceful Palestinians.

Just as much as a growing majority of Israelis minimise or ignore the occupation, as if the West Bank were a natural extension of Israel, after 55 years of occupation, when helplessness sets in and there is nothing left to lose, it should surprise no one that the Palestinians may well rise to rectify what they consider to be a historic injustice.

Notwithstanding, however, the sense of outrage engulfing every peaceful and caring Israeli Jew or Palestinian, these tragic events should be the catalyst for new reflection. Israeli and Palestinian leaders together must condemn any act of violence by either side and begin in earnest to address the long-term relationship between them.

A long-term solution must begin by calming the broiling atmosphere in the West Bank and the day-today oppression the Palestinians feel with no end in sight, while both moderate and extremist Palestinians must come to terms with Israel’s right to exist.

To be sure, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will not be resolved by itself, nor by wishful thinking on either side, and certainly not by ignoring the fact that it exists, even during periods of calm.

Indeed, mutual resentment, hatred, and mistrust continue to simmer beneath the surface, lending itself to spontaneous acts of violence, often without any provocation.

This sad situation has become embedded in the psyche of both peoples, and the killing spree of the last two weeks and Israeli retaliations only reinforces this

mindset.

Both Israelis and Palestinians who seek a peaceful solution must become increasingly vociferous and consistently hammer on the need to end the conflict, even in times of calm where there seems to be no urgency to take any action to maintain an amicable relationship.

If the Bennett government and the Palestinian Authority want to put the lid on this wave of violence, they must beseech their people and instruct their security apparatuses that they must do everything they can to prevent further violence, which can only exacerbate the situation and lead to more death and dread for what might follow.

It will be tragic that if instead of celebrating the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian holidays, and showing amity and brotherhood, we end up mourning even more deaths from this horrific violence that should not have occurred and certainly not continue unabated.

If they only will it, Israelis and Palestinians of all faiths can still celebrate their holidays and together come to realise anew that to be worthy of living in the holy land, it is incumbent upon them not to desecrate it with wanton violence and bloodshed.

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I'm already chosen I know who I am I know what You've spoken I'm already loved More than I could imagine And that is enough If He dresses the lilies with beauty and splendor

How much more will He clothe you How much more will He clothe you If He watches over every sparrow How much more does He love you How much more does He love you More than you ask, think or imagine According to His power working in us It's more than enough Jireh You are enough Jireh You are enough

I will be content in every circumstance Jireh You are enough I encourage you to celebrate ALL of Easter weekend this year – Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, recognising that in the in-between times - in every circumstance - Jireh is more than enough.

You are loved!

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The Beach and Coastal Vending Ordinance still looms over our society Now that the dust has settled on the Beach and Coastal Vending Ordinance, what are some of the impacts and effects?

There have been reports of many beach entrepreneurs and vendors unable to maximise revenue due to their new location and a feeling of disenfranchisement.

Law-abiding Vendors in uniforms, particularly in Grand Turk, are being confined to their zones and are prohibited from walking up to Carnival grounds to locate and greet their guests, while others are allowed to roam freely across zones.

There have also been reports of business as usual with respect to random drug peddling, illegal sale of alcohol, etc.

What have been even more concerning are the reports of indiscriminate targeting of select Vendors by the newly created positions of beach patrol units. It appears the actions of a few have deviated from the true intent of the ordinance.

Some of the beach patrol units with good intentions appear to be ill-informed, frustrated with the lack of adequate resources to carry out their duties and no clear focus of what needs to be accomplished.

Although some of us may view the ordinance from different lenses, I must say, there are some notable changes such as:

BY ED FORBES

A concerned citizen of Grand Turk

1. There is a certain level of uniformity among Vendors in terms of chair and equipment placement that once blocked guests’ access and also created a safety hazard.

2. Guests and Vendors alike now have access to restrooms at Local Village.

3. Broken and dilapidated beach equipment which created such poor aesthetics has improved.

4. There also appear to be less alterations taking place between beach vendors and hustlers.

Whilst some Vendors including myself are very grateful for the local village space which was designated for beach vendors and boat tour operators, some tours are being delayed due to poor signage and closed shops which gives the appearance of abandonment.

In the end, Carnival corporation got exactly what they bargained for, no Vendors operating on public beaches in front of their property.

One would expect that based on these facts, it would prompt the policymakers to reconsider their initial assumptions that this bill was designed in the best interest of the people. With all due respect, I beg to differ.

Why is it so difficult to understand the citizens' position on this bill?

Why can’t the policymakers just admit that they might have gotten their assumptions wrong at the very start?

Albeit, I do not object to the bill in its entirety. However, there was no need to create an entirely new bill since most of the ordinances already existed on the books but lacked enforcement by the appropriate authorities.

In my opinion, I think it’s a mix of playing to a special interest group that has formed the decision of certain politicians over the past few years.

A virtue of reflection and reanalysis of this bill is what’s needed. This should include soliciting further input from relevant stakeholders on their positions, repealing certain line items, and making the necessary amendments.

Doing so will ensure that the way the ordinance is written is not stifling growth among our beach entrepreneurs or creating any barriers that will negatively impact legitimately operating businesses.

The complexity of the situation is that we must try to find a sensible

Island Fish Fry to now restart on April 21 The highly-anticipated Island Fish Fry in Providenciales was postponed by a week and is expected to now re-start on Thursday, April 21, organisers confirmed this week.

After a hiatus of two years, the event is expected to return with flares at its new location at the PTV Headquarters at Stubbs Diamond Plaza in the Grace Bay area.

According to information from the TCI Tourism Board, the Island Fish Fry is expected to continue where it was left off, which is to entice locals and visitors alike to experience an evening of openair, fun in a family-style setting at a “perfect” location.

The weekly Island Fish Fry, scheduled to be held every Thursday from 17:30h to 21:30h (5:30 PM to 9:30 PM), will include a variety of local food

vendors and restaurants aimed at stimulating your taste buds, unique fine arts, t-shirts and souvenir retailers, a live local band, fantastic cultural acts and performers - interspersed throughout the evening.

Henry the Conch will make his appearance, along with a junkanoo rush by the We Funk Band. It is expected that like in the past, this festive atmosphere, would carry the crowd to their feet - with many in the audience joining in to dance to the symphonic booming of the drum, cowbells, and rip saw.

The event in its entirety, according to the release, will create a lively celebration of all things Turks and Caicos.

Director of the Tourist Board, Pamela Ewing stated that: “Island Fish Fry has been

a staple in our community for years, attracting visitors and tourists alike for a first-hand look at Turks and Caicos’ authentic culture and local food.

“We are thrilled to announce the event’s return and to celebrate the bringing together [of] our beloved community and visitors from around the world to delight in what makes our destination so special.”

Hon Josephine Connolly, Minister of Tourism stated that: “The announcement of the weekly Island Fish Fry is fantastic news. We are so happy that our guests and locals alike will have a space where they can unwind, dine, be entertained and learn more about our ‘Beautiful

by Nature’ Turks and Caicos in close proximity to the world’s best beach, Grace Bay Beach!”

middle ground in the best interest of all concerned.

HERE IS WHAT WE ARE FIGHTING FOR: 1. Stop letting big corporations define the rules of the game or dictate how and what is in the best interest of our country.

2. Put proper docking facilities in place in Grand Turk to accommodate boat tour operators in loading zones. Until this is done, beach patrol units should reframe from harassing operators when fuelling boats or boarding guests.

3. Repeal and amend the ordinance that confines Vendors to their zones, which prohibits legitimate business operators from locating and greeting their guests anywhere on a public beach. In essence, this is a borderline infringement on one’s right to free speech and does not exemplify the concept of a free democratic society.

4. Remove the clause which states that in order to acquire a Beach Vendors' license, this has to be one’s main source of income.

5. Provide proper training for the beach patrol units before placing them in such positions with overarching authority. They are not sworn law enforcement officers, operating outside of the RTCPF, and are not subject to the control of the Police

Ordinance—that’s a problem.

6. The requirement to have liability insurance should not be a mandate for all beach operators and should be limited to select business categories.

For instance, who will set the minimum requirements? What if no company wants to take on the risk? This will again disenfranchise our people.

7. Provide proper sanitation services to clean up the beach on a daily basis, not just Local Village.

8. Provide consolidation of certain fees to ease the burden on local operators.

9. Make provisions in the ordinance to accommodate local land-based tour and rental operators who primarily operate outside the cruise centre's main gate, but rely on greeting their guests on the public beach.

These include golf cart rentals, tram tours, horseback riding, car rentals, etc.

Make no mistake about it, despite the fact the bill has been passed, our continued voices are not futility in error, it’s a fight to preserve our rights, not only for ourselves but for the future of our next generation.

Therefore, we are counting on both political parties to bring this matter back to the HOA, either in the form of a bill or by private members' motion.

Judge throws out flawed police evidence in attempted murder trial A bench trial (judge alone) over the past several weeks has resulted in freedom for Derrison Missick, accused of the attempted murder of an innocent bystander during an alleged turf war shootout.

The shooting occurred on February 16, 2020, at the $5 Bar along Aviation Drive in Downtown Providenciales.

The trial was conducted by Justice Shiraz Aziz in the Grand Turk Supreme Court.

It came out during the trial that Missick was allegedly involved in a shootout with three males (age undetermined) from Kew Town and others from Blue Hills and/ or Five Cays, when stray bullet(s) struck an innocent man, causing grievous injuries.

Prosecutor Sophia Thomas told the court that the shooters used

high-powered weaponry.

The Crown’s case, based primarily on CCTV evidence, was found to be flawed, and was thus thrown out by the judge.

Missick’s attorney, Keith James tendered an application for a voir dire of the evidence, an exercise that did not stand the test of scrutiny.

A voir dire is ‘trial within a trial’ to determine the issues relevant to the admissibility of the evidence objected to.

The trial judge was unconvinced that the proper identification process was applied by the detectives, rendering the CCTV evidence flawed, and leaving the Crown without any compelling evidence against the defendant.

After spending more than two years in prison on remand, Missick has been freed.

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High school and college students get the ‘411’ on scholarship applications ALMOST 170 high school students were recently briefed on how to apply for a full or partial government scholarship.

This comes as the Scholarship Secretariat Unit embarked on its annual school visits during the month of March, to make presentations to fifth form students of the four public high schools and to the students of the Turks and Caicos Community College (both Grand Turk and Provo campuses).

Scholarship Officer and Secretary of the Education Advisory Board, Sharine Lightbourne, speaking at the Ministry of Education’s press conference on Tuesday, April 12, said the outreach was done to promote the opening of scholarship application season and to bring

awareness to the changes in the newly updated policy.

She said: “We spoke to about 165 students in total, and they were very much receptive of the information being presented, taking full advantage of the Q & A thereafter.

“It is the Ministry’s intention to continue these visits and presentations as we seek to include the senior students of our private institutions with preparations currently underway to facilitate this. “We also intend to include parents and guardians in our future meetings as well.

“We understand that we are merely scratching the surface with reaching out to our pool of potential applicants and this is where our new website comes into

play.”

She further explained that the website will stand in the gap and serve as a public platform to establish better communication with potential applicants, current students and the general public alike.

Lightbourne added: “There you are able to access the policy, the explanatory notes for applying, all application forms respective to the different award categories and answers to frequently asked questions.

“One of the highlights of our website is our newsletter that will showcase the accomplishments of past and present students who would have received a government scholarship. “ This will serve as a source

Scholarship Officer & Secretary of the Education Advisory Board, Sharine Lightbourne of inspiration and motivation for future applicants in achieving their individual goals.”

Turning her attention to the recent announcement of tuitionfree tertiary education which will take effect from September 2022, Lightbourne reminded that the Turks and Caicos Community College would be tuition-free for all Turks and Caicos Islanders including those of BOTC status.

She said: “This would now mean that applying for a scholarship to the TCICC will cease to exist and

the responsibility will no longer lie with the Scholarship Secretariat in the issuing of funding for the same.

“The Scholarship Secretariat however will still be responsible for receiving and vetting applications for those local students who wish to attend the British West Indies Collegiate for A levels.”

She said April 30th should be the date etched in all potential applicant’s minds at this point. “ It is the deadline for all applications, both international and local alike.”

CABINET MEETING SUMMARY Turks and Caicos Islands post Cabinet meeting statement His Excellency the Governor, Nigel Dakin, chaired the 9th meeting of Cabinet on Wednesday 9 March 2022. This meeting was held at the Premier’s Office, Providenciales.

All Members were present.

AT THIS MEETING CABINET: • Noted a public statement by the Hon Premier on the situation in the Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.

• Approved a Merchant Shipping Bill and Regulations to ensure compliance in meeting with International obligation under the III Code, covering safety of life at sea, safety of navigation, load lines, accident reporting and investigation, and tonnage.

The Bill and Regulations will now undergo a period of consultation.

• Noted and approved current plans to deliver a Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force including but, not limited to, an intelligence function; automation technology for low-risk passengers entering through Providenciales

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International Airport; changes to customs operations; amendments to Ordinances; and budgetary requirements.

Members approved the realignment of the Coastal Radar Station under the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force.

Was updated on and approved the Turks and Caicos Islands Public Sector Employee Pension Fund Bill 2022 and Pension (Amendment) Bill 2022 for submission to the House of Assembly.

Approved amendments to the Insurance Ordinance to remedy unintended anomalies and clarify the law in the Ordinance following an amendment in January 2022. The changes would allow for an orderly and seamless transition of former Producer Owned Reinsurance Companies (PORCs) to Producer Affiliated Reinsurance Companies (PARCs).

Approved amendments to the Public Finance Management Regulations to allow the appropriation

in the Development Fund to be extended for a period of two years post the financial year in which the funds were appropriated, subject to appropriation by the House of Assembly.

• Approved amendments to the Customs Ordinance to reduce the rate of import duties and the rate of custom processing fees on fuel and specific foods in light of anticipated cost increases due to inflation resulting from the extraordinary global impacts of the military conflict in the Ukraine and subsequent sanctions on Russia. Members also agreed on the next steps.

• Approved the process to correct inadvertent errors in the National Physical Development Plan to remedy those errors.

• Approved the appointment of Stuart Taylor, subject to contract negotiations and commencement of the Pensions Amendment Ordinance, as Managing Director of the Gaming Control Commission on a contractual basis for a period of two years with effect

from April 2022. Members also agreed recommendations to the Board of the Gaming Control Commission.

• Approved the virement of funds to enable payment for medical supplies for hospitals and mortuaries on South Caicos and Providenciales.

• Approved the issue of a licence for the Turks and Caicos Islands Airport Authority over a portion of parcels 60601/24, 60601/25 and 60601/31 for the purpose of developing a passenger canopy walkway.

• Was updated on the Census planning and implementation process, and approved commencement of 2022 census operations including related funding, the establishment of a sub-committee of the Census Advisory Group and establishment of a Census Advisory Committee, a wide public-education program and progress reporting.

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

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TCHTA calls for swift collective action in the fight against crime Despite the positive steps being taken by the police force, there has been an appalling increase in brazen acts of crime over the last few months which have begun to paralyse the residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

This is the view of the TCI Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) in a strongly worded statement issued this past week.

The business association observed that daily, there are cries from the community for swift resolution and firm action against the criminal element; but sadly, these cries are muffled by reports of shootings, aggravated burglaries, crime sprees, and murders.

“These flagrant acts of crime have continued amid an ongoing gun amnesty, giving evidence to the fact that the criminal element residing amongst us do not seek to live within the confines of the law and are not fearful of the fallout from their crimes.

“This does not bode well for our society.”

TCHTA stated that through its advocacy and crime and security committees, the organisation

has maintained regular communications with leaders of the police force team with a view to lend assistance where possible in the collective fight against crime in the territory.

They said during a recent meeting with the Commissioner of Police, Trevor Botting, the association was given an indepth overview of the country’s current crime statistics, and the comprehensive initiatives the force has launched to curb the pervasive uptick in crime that is infiltrating communities.

The TCHTA is now joining with the community in the appeal for swift, firm, and immediate action against the building problem.

The statement reads: “The effects of crime on our society are far-reaching. It incites fear amongst the population, economical and psychological long-term damage, and harm to social peace and development which are critical to any nation. In a society as small as ours, our socio-economic health is at risk against a scourge such as this.”

The association has aligned

itself with recent statements made

by Commissioner Botting in which he lamented the acts of violence as being ruinous to the lives of young people.

The TCHTA said it wholeheartedly agrees and affirms its commitment to partnering with the RTCIPF in whatever way the organisation is allowed.

President of the TCHTA, Trevor Musgrove said that while the association enjoys the open relationship they have with the police force, the recent brazen acts of crimes are of great concern.

“Though we represent the members of the TCHTA and hospitality professionals, crime does not only pose a threat to the stability of the tourism industry but can swiftly erode the very fibre of our communities if left unchecked and untethered.”

Musgrove said residents should feel safe in their homes, moving about their communities, and operating their businesses, and that the country as a collective must not allow the fearless criminal element to gain confidence that they have the power or freedom to victimise

and terrorise law-abiding citizens.

In a recent informational video, the Superintendent of Divisions and Community Policing, Dwight Gardiner, told the public that members of the RTCIPF are the “stewards of security” for the country.

The association said it is encouraged by the push for strong community policing as the police team battles the “serious crimes, firearm-related offences, and longstanding issues of re-offending” that the Superintendent says are some of the prevalent challenges faced in the territory.

The association said it hopes for a wider approach to tackling the underlying issues that are at the root of these inexcusable acts.

Commissioner Botting has referred to what is being experienced in TCI as a “cycle of violence”, and that the young men in our society “have to find another way to live their lives rather than through violence and guns”.

“The TCHTA believes that not only do we need to act collectively to protect law-abiding citizens, but there must also be a grand

push to save our youth from being enticed into a life of crime by those who seek to recruit more of our promising young men and women, robbing them of their bright futures.”

The organisation said its educational committee and directors who are already engaged in mentorship initiatives are hopeful for the opportunity to assist the RTCIPF in this vein.

The organisation is encouraging its members as well as stakeholders and residents to move collectively and collaboratively to give any assistance possible to stem the surge immediately, as the police team works to implement longterm solutions.

The statement concluded: “The TCHTA reminds those at the helm that the association is eager to partner in this fight, if allowed, and firmly believe that any efforts moving forward will only see success if the visions and actions of all stakeholders are aligned as we push toward a zero-tolerance approach to ridding our country of these senseless and debilitating crimes.”

USVI wants visa-free travel to the island for Caribbean visitors Caribbean governments are looking to revitalise travel within the region to pre-pandemic levels, and new opportunities may soon be introduced to propel a comeback.

Stimulating the return of the intra-Caribbean travel market came into focus during back-to-back discussions hosted by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) last week, April 6 and 7.

The seminar, dubbed ‘Rebuilding Intra-Caribbean Travel’, was a two-part session.

CHTA notes that while international travel into the Caribbean moves towards recovery, approaching 75 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, travel within the region has only recovered to an estimated 30 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.

They said the ramifications of this loss is having broad consequences, as business, leisure and personal travel broadly impact local economies and companies, as

well as the wellbeing of Caribbean residents.

Intra-Caribbean travel affects all Caribbean destinations and for many accommodation providers and tourism-related businesses, it is a significant part of their business.

They stated that restoring and growing this travel segment requires a concerted effort focused on addressing the obstacles and stimulating its return.

The sessions featured leading travel and tourism stakeholders from the public and private sectors.

Highlighted in the discussions were statements made by Albert Bryan Jr, Governor of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI).

In his presentation, Governor Bryan acknowledged the historical contribution of Caribbean nationals to building the USVI tourism product He stated that in light of this, the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands is advocating for a visa

Stimulating the return of the intra-Caribbean travel market came into focus during back-to-back discussions hosted by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) last week, April 6 and 7. waiver programme to facilitate seamless travel between Caribbean destinations and the U.S. Territory.

Governor Bryan - who met with U.S. lawmakers and senior officials in Washington, D.C. in February said that while there he advocated for the entire Caribbean in areas such as travel, tourism and energy.

He envisages Puerto Rico and Trinidad playing a critical role as potential hubs to strengthen air travel within the region and to and from Latin and South America.

He is a huge proponent of multidestination tourism, and noted that ‘One Caribbean’ is key because thinking and acting regionally will make life better for everyone.

The two-part session also looked at identifying opportunities for businesses and destinations to reignite, develop, grow and promote this important travel segment.

Attendees shared best practices by companies and destinations in stimulating intra-Caribbean travel.

CHTA provided destinations and national hotel and tourism associations with insights and information to support local policies and efforts to restore and grow intra-Caribbean travel.

Other sessions looked at understanding the obstacles and opportunities for stimulating the recovery of travel within the region.

Due to the slow rebound in intra-Caribbean travel, the CHTA estimates that over $1b in revenue was lost in 2021.

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Despite Haiti’s lull, US advancing with Moïse’s assassination probe THERE are multiple theories for why Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was shot to death at his home in July. Dozens of people have been detained. Others have been named as suspects and declared fugitives.

The interim prime minister has fallen under suspicion.

But nine months after the brazen assassination, Haiti’s investigation into the crime has stalled.

Prosecutors have yet to charge anyone. The motive remains a mystery. Officials have appointed a new judge — the fourth — to oversee the probe. But more than a month after the appointment, Judge Merlan Belabre has yet to receive the files in the case.

“I have the will to investigate,” Belabre told The Washington Post last month. “But I don’t know what’s happening.” His mandate ends April 25.

U.S. efforts to unravel the killing, meanwhile, are advancing.

Federal prosecutors, who allege that part of the crime was planned in the United States, charged two suspects in January and are seeking the extradition of a third. FBI agents met in February with two Haitian Americans detained by Haiti, according to a person familiar with the Haitian investigation. And President Biden signed legislation in March that requires the State Department to report what it knows to Congress.

A State Department spokeswoman said the U.S. government supports a “thorough, independent investigation” into the assassination and is assisting Haitian authorities. The FBI declined to comment.

Some in Haiti are welcoming the U.S. effort to find answers that have so far proved elusive.

Pierre Espérance, director of Haiti’s National Human Rights Defense Network, a civil society group, “was so happy” when he learned that one suspect had been charged by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of Florida.

“We knew in Haiti that the investigation was blocked,” he said — stymied by corruption and a lack of political will.

Aîné Martin, president of a group that represents Haiti’s law clerks, said the United States should play a role, given the U.S. ties of some of the suspects. But he said Haiti has a duty to uncover the truth behind the assassination of its president on its soil.

“I think the justice system should do its job,” Martin said.

But Belabre might have more

There is still a mystery over the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. immediate concerns. He told The Post this week that no measures have been taken to ensure his safety. He has accused the Haitian government of abandoning him and his family “to assassins and kidnappers.”

Men with high-caliber weapons and grenade-launching drones stormed Moïse’s home shortly after midnight on July 7. Gunmen shot the 53-year-old president to death, mutilated his body and wounded his wife.

Haitian police and family members of suspects allege that several dozen former Colombian soldiers were hired as contractors by a Florida-based firm, CTU Security, to travel to Haiti. At least some believed they would be serving as bodyguards, family members say. U.S. authorities allege that some believed they were being recruited to execute a purported arrest warrant for Moïse.

Lawyers for the owner of CTU Security did not respond to a request for comment. They told The Post last year that he believed his company was providing security for a humanitarian project in Haiti led by Christian Sanon, a Haitian American and self-described pastor in Florida who aspired to serve as Haiti’s president.

Sanon is now detained in Haiti. The Post could not identify an attorney for him. Sanon told investigators that he made contact with CTU Security to ensure his safety, according to a Haitian police dossier obtained by The Post. He “rejected out of hand” any involvement in the assassination, investigators wrote in the dossier.

Enter the United States. U.S. authorities in January arrested Rodolphe Jaar, a dual HaitianChilean citizen, and charged him with conspiring to commit murder or kidnapping outside the United States and providing material support, knowing that it would be used to prepare for or carry out a

kidnapping or murder.

Federal prosecutors say he agreed to fly to the United States after his arrest in the Dominican Republic. They say in a criminal complaint that Jaar, who is a former Drug Enforcement Administration informant, admitted in an interview to providing firearms, ammunition and housing to the Colombians carrying out the assassination and to attempting to help suspects hide.

Jaar “stated that the operation changed from an arrest operation to an assassination operation after the initial plan to ‘capture’ the Haitian president at the airport and take him away by plane did not go forward,” FBI Special Agent Jacqueline Valdes wrote in an affidavit in support of a criminal complaint.

Jaar remains in U.S. custody. A lawyer for Jaar did not respond to requests for comment.

Earlier in January, U.S. authorities arrested Mario Antonio Palacios, a former Colombian soldier who had fled to Jamaica and was being held there. Prosecutors say Palacios also agreed to be transferred to the United States.

They say he told U.S. authorities that he was hired to travel to Haiti to provide security and later to “extract” the Haitian president by plane. The plan did not go forward, he told them, and as early as July 6, co-conspirators informed him that the goal was to assassinate the president. He faces the same charges as Jaar.

The Haitian National Police say Palacios was part of a five-man group called the Delta Team that was tasked with entering Moïse’s bedroom during the attack, according to the police dossier.

Palacios on Monday pleaded not guilty in federal court in the Southern District of Florida.

“We’re going to look at all the evidence and fight the case,” his attorney, Miami lawyer Alfredo Izaguirre, told The Post.

Lawyers for Antonio Intriago,

the owner of CTU Security, did not respond to questions about whether the firm had records of hiring Jaar or Palacios. They said last year that one of Intriago’s business associates had retained retired Colombian soldiers to provide security for Sanon. The lawyers said Intriago believed the retired soldiers were unarmed and awaiting firearm permits from Haitian police when the mission changed to accompanying police to execute an arrest warrant for Moïse.

“When they entered the presidential residence, they found the president deceased, his wife wounded and the house ransacked,” the lawyers said last year. CTU Security did not respond to a request for comment.

John Jöel Joseph, a former Haitian senator, was arrested in Jamaica in January. Haitian police say in the dossier that Joseph attended planning meetings and paid for rental cars used by the assassins. His lawyer said that the United States has sent a request for Joseph’s extradition and that Joseph has consented to waiving an extradition hearing.

The Justice Department declined to comment.

In February, FBI agents spoke with two detained Haitian Americans, Joseph Vincent and James Solages, according to a person familiar with the Haitian investigation who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive issue. The FBI declined to comment. The Post could not identify lawyers for Vincent and Solages.

Interim Prime Minister Ariel Henry told the Miami Herald last month that he would be willing to turn over certain Haitian Americans, Colombians and others in custody to the United States.

Henry, tapped to be prime minister by Moïse days before his death, has said he will do “everything in my power” to bring justice. But Henry himself has been accused of involvement in the killing.

Last year, a top prosecutor sought charges against Henry, citing telephone conversations he allegedly had hours after the assassination with Joseph Felix Badio, a former Justice Ministry official named by the Haitian National Police as a key suspect.

Badio remains a fugitive. Henry denied wrongdoing; he fired the prosecutor.

The Haitian probe has yet to identify a motive, organizers or financial backers. Police have

detained more than 40 suspects, including several ex-Colombian commandos and members of Moïse’s security detail. None have been charged. Some say they’ve been tortured. Several people identified by Haitian authorities as suspects are on the lam.

Espérance’s National Human Rights Defense Network says investigators have been barred from accessing crucial state databases without explanation.

Some judges and clerks in the investigation have been driven into hiding by death threats.

Jean-Junior Joseph, a spokesman for Henry, said that Espérance’s group lacks “credibility” and that his claims shouldn’t be trusted.

A spokesman for the Haitian National Police did not respond to a request for comment.

Former acting prime minister Claude Joseph said Henry is “against any approach aimed at doing justice to the murdered president.” In a joint statement with former justice minister Rockfeller Vincent and Bed-Ford Claude, the fired prosecutor, he said that Henry “will do everything to propel to power those who will protect him and protect the assassins.”

Henry’s office did not make him available to be interviewed. His spokesman called the statement “diversion politics” and “fake news” written by “suspects” or “witnesses” in the assassination.

“All in all, we are focusing on uniting Haitians, determined to give justice to Jovenel Moïse’s family and the Haitian people,” Joseph said. “We are aiming to have elections in a timely manner so the next Haitian president will be elected [legitimately] by real elections.”

Belabre, the judge now heading the probe, could pursue how the assailants managed to descend upon Moïse’s residence with little or no resistance from the president’s security detail.

Some reportedly traveled in vehicles with diplomatic license plates. Some allegedly wore fake DEA tags and shouted “DEA operation!” through a megaphone during the assault. No police officers or security guards were killed.

Several police and palace security officials have been detained; others have been questioned.

As the assailants closed in, Moïse placed several calls for help, Haitian investigators say in the police dossier. Help was not immediately mobilized and was slow to arrive.

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US criticises Bahamas on citizenship measures THE United States said the Bahamas government has not effectively implemented laws to provide long-term residents the chance to get Bahamian citizenship “in a timely manner and on a nondiscriminatory basis.”

The US made the criticism in the latest human rights report for the country, which is released annually.

As usual, the US recognised the stability of various institutions and systems in The Bahamas, but highlighted recurrent problems, including abuse and poor conditions at the prison and detention centre, the absence of campaign finance laws and regulations, and the limited efforts of the government to enforce rules about conflicts of interest in contracts.

On citizenship, the US said: “There was little progress in advancing legislation intended to address the issue of statelessness.

“Under the constitution, Bahamian-born persons of foreign heritage must apply for citizenship during a 12-month period following their 18th birthday, but applicants sometimes waited many years for a government response. The short period for application, difficult documentary requirements, and long waiting times left multiple generations of persons, primarily persons of Haitian descent, without a nationality.

“Government policy allows individuals who missed the 12-month window to gain legal permanent resident status with the

The US made the criticism in the latest human rights report for the country, which is released annually. right to work, but some Haitian residents lacked the necessary documents.

“There were no reliable estimates of the number of persons without a confirmed nationality.

The government asserted a number of ‘stateless’ individuals who had a legitimate claim to Haitian citizenship refused to pursue it due to fear of deportation or loss of future claim to Bahamian citizenship. Such persons often faced waiting periods of several years for the government to decide on their nationality applications and, as a result, in the interim lacked proper documentation to secure employment, housing, and other public services. The lack of a passport also prohibited students from accessing higher education outside the country.”

The US highlighted examples of people born in The Bahamas to non-Bahamian parents who were awaiting the government’s decision on their nationality for a long time.

Two people were still waiting for a decision 19 and 21 years after submitting their applications.

“In both situations the individual relied on their employer to sponsor and renew their work permits each year to maintain legal status,” the US report said.

Corruption at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services and Carmichael Road Detention Centre are highlighted as long-standing problems.

“There were widespread, credible reports that immigration officials solicited bribes to prevent detention or grant release. Human rights organisations and media

reporting alleged that officials demanded payment in exchange for telephone calls and sanitary napkins,” the US said.

The report noted that last April a correctional officer reported that two prison officers beat a male prisoner, resulting in hospitalisation.

“There were four recorded cases of physical abuse by correctional officers. Two officers in these cases had disciplinary charges levied against them. The evidence in the remaining two cases was deemed insufficient to go to trial, according to the government.”

The report also said law enforcement investigated four alleged cases of rape at the government’s only safe house for victims of domestic violence, which was also used to hold migrant detainees who are women and children.

“Two investigations resulted in the discharge of the immigration officers involved. Prosecutors dropped a third case because the alleged victim declined to press charges. Prosecutors dropped a fourth case when the accuser died from COVID-19.”

According to the report, violence against women worsened during COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions as victims were prevented “from seeking safe havens or other assistance.”

“The government did not implement long-standing civil society recommendations to address gender-based violence,” the report said.

The US also said the government did not effectively enforce provisions of the Equal Opportunities Act, which prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities. Among other things, the US highlighted the lack of accessible transportation for people.

The report said: “The law affords equal access for students, but only as resources permit, as decided by individual schools. There were several segregated schools for children with disabilities in Nassau; however, on less-populated islands, children with learning disabilities often lacked adequate access.

The government tried to facilitate distance learning for students with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic but faced problems in providing equal access. A mix of government and private residential and nonresidential institutions provided education, training, counselling, and job placement services for adults and children with disabilities.

“Several persons with disabilities submitted complaints concerning the lack of parking spaces available near buildings for persons with disabilities, as persons without disabilities were using the spaces with impunity.

The government was unable to enforce the Equal Opportunities Act due to a lack of inspectors to monitor parking availability and to ensure that new building specifications aligned with accessibility requirements.”

Bermuda’s “independence could be route out of racism” INDEPENDENCE may be the island’s road map away from racism, a former Progressive Labour Party premier has claimed.

Ewart Brown said that Black people were still treated as secondclass citizens in Bermuda and that racial discrimination was rife.

But Dr Brown added that independence could change the landscape.

He said: “I do think that people who mature politically are better able to manage their affairs.

“You have to grow up and do things, so I think ‘yeah’.”

Dr Brown added: “The race situation in Bermuda is as bad as it has ever been. It runs deep and wide and has never been honestly confronted.

“It’s a very sensitive issue and

people are reluctant to discuss anything that might result in a reduction in privilege.

“Racism and White supremacy is not geographically limited and it knows no rivers or mountains.

“It is a phenomenon that has been carefully constructed and has been devastatingly impactful.”

Dr Brown said that racism affected every area of human activity including education, economics, entertainment, labour, law, politics, religion, sex and war.

He added: “It’s an automatic mode, almost. People don’t have to have bad intentions to carry it out.

“Teachings are started early, and people carry those racist concepts through life.”

But Dr Brown said a frank discussion on the subject was the

first step towards a better society.

He admitted: “For Black people, and White people, it’s uncomfortable. But it takes that to take the scab off and release the pus.

“What we have done over the years is cover it up and allow scarring to occur. Every now and then it flares up, you give the patient an antibiotic and it quietens down.

“But we haven’t done the required surgery, which is really to open and release.”

Dr Brown said that legislation could also help - but could never be a solution on its own.

He added: “Legislation is part of it, but you cannot legislate the hearts of men and women.

“So legislation can be part of the

Former Premier Ewart Brown said that Black people were still treated as second-class citizens in Bermuda and that racial discrimination was rife. solution. Sometimes in the United States, legislation has allowed for some progress because it has made people stop and think.”

Dr Brown said: “We, as Blacks, we have work to do because we have been trained to be on the defence and that creates a mindset

too.”

But the 75-year-old appeared to rule out a return to the political arena.

Dr Brown said: “I’m a political animal. I love politics. I would consider it - but I would have to change wives.” (Royal Gazette)

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Cayman freezes US$7.3b in Russian assets THE Cayman Islands has frozen assets worth US$7.3 billion under the Russia sanctions enforcement.

Cayman applies UK sanctions and has made more than 800 asset freeze designations against Russian individuals and entities.

Local financial services providers have submitted more than 400 compliance reporting forms to Cayman’s Financial Reporting Authority (FRA), which is in charge of sanctions enforcement.

FRA Director RJ Berry said in a statement, “The level of reporting to date is indicative that financial services providers are able to identify funds or economic resources owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by designated persons and are freezing those assets or economic resources.

“The relevant agencies within the Cayman Islands also have a long-standing track record of responsiveness and cooperation with international counterparts and will continue to maintain that record in our approach to the

Russia Sanctions.”

These amendments include new financial, trade, and maritime measures, and restrict specified financial services with the Russian Central Bank and other Russian Federation agencies.

The sanction measures apply in the Cayman Islands in the same way they do in the United Kingdom.

SANCTIONS TASK FORCE ESTABLISHED The Cayman Islands government has established a task force to coordinate the implementation of the sanctions imposed on Russia, in response to its war in Ukraine.

The main purpose of the task force is to discuss and decide on policy and communications arising from the ongoing sanctions, government said in a press release.

The task force is chaired by the FRA director. The Cabinet Office, as task force coordinator, facilitates and coordinates interagency cooperation, policy, and communications.

In addition, the task force includes representatives from the Governor’s Office, the Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Maritime Authority, General Registry, Land Registry, Customs and Border Control and the Cayman Islands Bureau of Financial Investigations.

The task force meets on a weekly basis to review development and determine actions that need to be taken by each agency, domestically and internationally.

Premier Wayne Panton said the establishment of the task force demonstrated Cayman’s proactive approach to compliance with international sanctions.

“Collaboration and coordination between our public service entities has resulted in swift, unequivocal action,” he said. “Our commitment to robust regulations in the Cayman Islands financial services sector has ensured that we are able to contribute to international peacekeeping, global security, and

The sanction measures apply in the Cayman Islands in the same way they do in the United Kingdom. good governance.”

Governor Martyn Roper said, “I am grateful for all the hard work that has gone into implementing Russia sanctions. This underlines the reputation of the Cayman Islands as a responsible and reputable financial centre working to implement the highest

standards.”

The government said it continues to monitor the global situation and will continue to issue sanctions updates primarily via the FRA and CIMA circulation lists and websites as advised by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. (Cayman Compass)

Bahamas: ‘Churches have acted responsibly on capacity’ HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said churches have acted responsibly and he expects them to continue to do so this Holy Week, when they will be at maximum capacity.

Just days before Easter, it was announced that the COVID-19 Advisory Committee approved churches and other places of religious worship and instruction to increase capacity to 100 percent.

On the sidelines of an event yesterday, Dr Darville explained the rationale behind the decision.

“As the numbers of COVID cases begin to fall in the country, it is the responsibility of the Ministry of Health and Wellness through the EOC to begin to relax the rules.

The EOC met and they felt it (was) appropriate to allow churches to meet at 100 per cent with necessary healthcare protocols,” he said.

“I believe that this particular Holy Week and the particular season I believe that churches have always acted responsibly and I believe they will continue to do so. With that being said, the Bahamian people must know a responsibility of ours to be able to practice the right protocols and the Ministry of Health is looking

The EOC met and felt that it was appropriate to allow churches to meet at 100 per cent with necessary healthcare protocols. very closely at what is happening around the world. We’re looking at the new variant and we will make the necessary decisions when the time comes.”

Regattas are a highly anticipated event on the cultural calendar.

Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting had said earlier that he expects several Family Island regattas and festivals will be held this summer once COVID-19 cases remain low in the country.

Dr Darville assured Bahamians that outdoor settings along with wind are advantageous, but there will be some protocols in place.

“The protocols as it relates to regattas are clearly outlined in our health services rules,” the minister told reporters. “It’s outside. They are usually coastal where there’s a very good breeze and so the incidents of possible spread decreases with being in an outdoor environment with a five to six knot wind. Around a regatta site

there’s usually a lot of wind and so there’s movement of airspaces, but with that being said the regattas committee are aware of what the protocols are and there will be some protocols in place.

“COVID police will be there to make sure the COVID protocols are maintained but we believe the time has come to let’s get on with life, particularly now that the cases are low. “Regattas are lifelines for those communities in the Family Islands and they need actually to

gain resources and so we support them in conjunction with the COVID police and to ensure that protocols are maintained at those sites.”

He also announced that the Cabinet has approved some 278 workers throughout Family islands, inclusive of clerks, handymen, and maintenance staff.

“Our doctor counts, I’ve said it before, in the last few months we’ve hired some 15 doctors that are presently under training to go into the Family Islands.”

This comes as six new cases of COVID-19 were recorded on April 11.

Dr Darville spoke about issues with delayed reporting of new cases, which leads to higher case counts in the daily Ministry of Health dashboard.

The minister explained: “We’re watching all of the cases, some are travel related. we’re a tourism country and we have to open our borders in order for people to come to spend and to get those tourism dollars. Our responsibility at the Ministry of Health and Wellness is to be able to manage our COVID in the country and to be able to did it effectively.

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Queen reveals Covid left her ‘very tired and exhausted’ The Queen has revealed Covid left her “very tired and exhausted” after she caught the virus earlier this year.

The monarch, 95, was taking part in a virtual hospital visit when she described her experience to a former virus patient, whose father and brother had died with the illness.

The call to the Royal London Hospital last week marked the official opening of its Queen Elizabeth Unit.

Buckingham Palace said in February that the monarch had coronavirus.

She was said to be suffering “mild cold-like symptoms” at the time.

During her video call to the hospital, the Queen said: “It [Covid] does leave one very tired and exhausted, doesn’t it?”

Speaking to former Covid patient Asef Hussain and his wife Shamina, she added: “This horrible

pandemic. It’s not a nice result.”

Mr Hussain was the third member of his family to be admitted to hospital with the virus in December 2020. While he was there, his brother and father died.

After spending seven weeks on a ventilator, he is still recovering and uses a portable oxygen machine.

Mrs Hussain told the Queen that at one point 500 friends and family from across the world were on a Zoom call praying for her husband.

The monarch asked the couple: “So you have a large family, or a large influence on people?”

And referring to the restrictions on people visiting loved ones being treated in hospital at the time, the Queen - patron of the hospital said: “Of course not being able to see your relative was very hard.”

The Queen heard how hospital staff coped with the huge influx of Covid patients.

Mireia Lopez Rey Ferrer, a senior sister who has worked

Senior sister Mireia Lopez Rey Ferrer (centre) said she is proud of the care the staff provided. at the hospital in Whitechapel, east London, since 2008, told the Queen: “As nurses, we made sure that they were not alone.

“We held their hands, we wiped their tears and we provided comfort. It felt at times that we were running a marathon with no finish line.”

She added: “I look back to the last 18 months with great pride, pride not only in the care we provided to each and every single patient that was in one of our hospital beds, but pride in each member of staff that every day left

Ukraine attention shows bias against black lives, WHO chief says THE head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) says the world does not give equal attention to emergencies affecting black and white people.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said only a fraction of the help given to Ukraine was given to other humanitarian crises.

Assisting Ukraine is “very important” because it “impacts the whole world”, he said.

But Tigray province in Ethiopia, Yemen, Afghanistan or Syria are not receiving the same attention, he said.

“I don’t know if the world really gives equal attention to black and white lives,” Mr Tedros told a news conference.

“I need to be blunt and honest that the world is not treating the human race the same way. Some are more equal than others. And when I say this, it pains me. Because I see it. Very difficult to accept but it’s happening,” he added.

Tedros, who is from Tigray, said the United Nations had determined that 100 trucks per day of lifesaving humanitarian supplies were needed for the Ethiopian region.

War broke out in Tigray between the TPLF - a group that dominated Ethiopian politics for nearly three

their families at home despite their fears and worries and they came to work.”

About 800 people from across north-east London have so far

been treated at the 155-bed Queen Elizabeth Unit. It was built in five weeks to meet the demand for Covid patients, instead of the normal time period of five months.

In total, police have identified 12 people they believe were connected to the group, which used the Telegram messaging app to communicate.

Germany kidnap plot: Gang planned to overthrow democracy

Tedros said the world does not give equal attention to emergencies affecting black and white people. decades - and the government in November 2020 following months of simmering tension.

The fighting has seen thousands killed - including civilians - while millions are in desperate need of humanitarian aid, with the federal government accused of hampering relief efforts.

All warring parties have allegedly carried out extrajudicial killings and used sexual violence.

The UN calls Yemen the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.

In Afghanistan, the UN says 24

million people need humanitarian assistance to survive.

Syria has been at civil war for 11 years. Around half a million people have been killed and millions have been displaced in the conflict.

Russia invaded Ukraine 50 days ago on Thursday.

War crimes prosecutors visiting the site of civilian killings in the town of Bucha have called Ukraine a crime scene, while US President Joe Biden has accused Russian forces of committing acts of genocide in the country. (BBC)

GERMAN police have detained four people accused of plotting to create “civil war conditions” so they could eventually overthrow democracy.

Prosecutors say the group, linked to far-right and anti-Covid movements, were planning to destroy power stations to cause a nationwide blackout.

They also wanted to kidnap Germany’s health minister, who backed the country’s strict coronavirus controls.

The group are due before a judge on Thursday.

A fifth suspect remains at large.

In total, investigators have identified 12 people they believe were connected to the group, which used the Telegram messaging app to communicate.

The gang - who used the name United Patriots - were part of the Reichsbürger (Citizens of the Reich), whose members reject the German state as a legal entity, and

opposed the German government’s anti-Covid measures, the prosecutors said.

According to TV news programme Report Mainz, the group wanted to attack substations and power lines, destroying the country’s energy infrastructure.

In a statement, the prosecutors office said the aim was to cause a long-lasting nationwide power failure “intended to cause conditions similar to civil war and ultimately to overthrow the democratic system in Germany”.

A number of high profile people were allegedly also marked out as potential kidnap victims.

Two of the suspects are believed to have been planning an attack on Health Minister Karl Lauterbach.

Mr Lauterbach said the plot showed that coronavirus protests had become radicalised, and promised that his work would not be affected.

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Ukraine War: Finland to decide on Nato membership in weeks says PM Marin FINNISH Prime Minister Sanna Marin says her country will decide whether to apply to join Nato “within weeks”.

She said she saw no reason to delay the decision, at a joint news conference alongside Sweden’s prime minister.

Her comments coincided with a report to the Finnish parliament that said membership of the bloc could result in “increased tensions on the border between Finland and Russia”.

Moscow has warned Finland and Sweden against joining Nato in recent weeks.

Finland and Sweden are

militarily non-aligned but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted increasing public support to become members of the Western defensive alliance. Swedish leader Magdalena Andersson told reporters that the same “very serious analysis” was taking place as in Finland and she saw no point in delaying it.

Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet reported on Wednesday that Ms Andersson was aiming to apply for membership in time for a Nato summit in late June.

Finland shares a 1,340km (830 miles) border with Russia, and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stressed that Moscow

Prime Minister Sanna Marin (R) met Swedish leader Magdalena Andersson in Stockholm to discuss Nato. would have to “rebalance the situation” with its own measures if the Nato bid went ahead.

“I won’t give any kind of timetable when we will make our decisions, but I think it will happen quite fast,” said Ms Marin. She pointed out that Nato membership offered Finland the security guarantee of Article Five, whereby an attack on one member is viewed as an attack on all.

While the two leaders met in Stockholm, Finland’s security

review was being launched in Helsinki. Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said Russia’s war had changed the security environment in Europe and forced the review of Finnish defence policy.

WHAT THE REPORT SAYS The report warns that “military force might be used solely against Finland,” and that the security situation in Europe and Finland is more serious and more difficult to predict than at any time since the

Cold War. It also noted that were Finland to join the bloc, it would be forced to spend up to 1.5% more of its budget on defence, but added that membership of the alliance would offer the country a greater capacity to defend itself. Finland has already announced a 40% increase in its defence budget by 2026.

Any potential application would also welcome a bid by neighbouring Sweden to seek membership of the bloc, it added. (BBC)

Police arrest suspect in New York subway shooting ‘without incident’ There are still several people missing, trapped under debris and rubble.

Durban floods: South Africa floods kill more than 300 THE death toll in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal has reached more than 300, after devastating floods wreaked havoc in the area.

A state of disaster has been declared in the area, after some areas saw months worth of rain fall in one day.

Officials have called it “one of the worst weather storms in the history of our country”.

Mudslides have trapped people under buildings, with more floods expected.

There are reports that the rescue effort is being hampered by poor visibility as a helicopter continues to bring people back to safety.

On Tuesday the BBC witnessed one such search operation for a

10-year-old girl who was part of a family of four swept away on a flooded bridge.

Community volunteers waded into the muddy river, taking turns to hack away at the branches using machetes and removing debris and rubbish that had washed downstream.

Jomba Phiri, who lives in the region’s main city, Durban, said his house had been swept away in the floods.

“I don’t know where we’re going to sleep now,” he told Reuters news agency.

Parts of the crucial N3 highway which connects Durban to South Africa’s economic heartland of Gauteng province have been blocked.

POLICE in New York City have arrested a man suspected of shooting 10 commuters in a rush hour attack at a Brooklyn subway station.

Frank James, 62, is alleged to have donned a construction worker’s helmet, vest and a gas mask before throwing smoke grenades and opening fire.

A massive 30-hour manhunt was launched in the wake of the attack.

Mr James was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon in Manhattan after police received a tip-off, they said.

“My fellow New Yorkers: we got him,” Mayor Eric Adams said via video during a news conference.

Officials said Mr James was the sole suspect in the shooting at Brooklyn’s 36th Street station on Tuesday morning, in which 23 people were wounded, 10 of them from gunfire. The attack renewed calls to address violence in the city’s transit system.

Keechant Sewell, New York’s police commissioner, said that Mr James was arrested “without incident”. “There was nowhere left for him to run,” she said.

Mr James was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon in Manhattan after police received a tip-off, they said.

Police did not answer questions about the individual who called in the tip, though the Associated Press and CNN are reporting the suspect was the one who tipped off police to his location in lower Manhattan.

Mr James will be charged on several counts, authorities said, including the violation of a federal law which prohibits “terrorist and other violent attacks” against mass transit systems. He could face life

in prison if found guilty.

He had nine prior arrests, police said, and he had ties to Ohio, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

The search for Mr James was complicated by malfunctioning cameras inside the subway station.

Officials on Wednesday were working to determine whether one or multiple cameras at the station were broken.

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OPEN JOB POSITIONS DATE OPEN: March 31, 2022 START DATE: ASAP

DATE OPEN: March 31, 2022 START DATE: ASAP

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

SENIOR A/C TECHNICIAN

PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club

JOB OVERVIEW:

The general purpose of the Director of Engineering is managing the mixed use of the Resort's Engineering Department, including all related activities including participation in executive committee meetings; hire and maintain an effective work force appropriate for an upscale Resort; establish and maintain preventative maintenance programs for all equipment, systems, guestrooms and public areas/ general maintenance; participate in effective safety programs; coordinate and implement capital improvement projects; establish, maintain and manage department budgets and monthly forecasts protecting the Resort and the Owners from losses, claims, and liabilities. Responsible for all aspects of the Engineering Department, including but not limited to, maintaining all facilities, equipment, furniture, fixtures, systems and landscaping at the highest quality standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • • •

Hire, train and direct all department personnel Provide efficient use of manpower to maintain workload Provide timely performance appraisals Conducts walk-through and visually assesses the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structures of the Resort, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, vehicles and any other related equipment.

• Manage adequate inventory of parts, supplies, tools and material for the department • Enforce Hotel / Resort and Company policies and procedures • Must be able to respond to emergency situations, such as fire alarms, and other life-safety situations • Maintain files per department guidelines. Schedule and conduct monthly department meetings.

• Participate as a member of the Resort's Executive Committee.

• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.

• Maintain files per department guidelines.

• Maintain a working knowledge of all local laws, codes, and regulations.

• Assure proper certification of all employee mechanics and technicians, as required.

• Solicit and administer all sub-contract work.

• Analyze bids and verify quantities, as appropriate.

• Negotiate, prepare, and administer agreements and contracts with consultants and contractors.

• Liaison with governmental agencies and manage the procurement and compliance with entitlements, permits, inspections, notices, and other requirements.

• Produce annual operating budget for payroll, expenses, utilities, and capital improvements.

• Operate all areas within budgeted guidelines.

• Provide budget analysis each period.

• Establish and maintain an efficient inventory and purchasing system.

• Maintain the Hotel / Resort facility and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

• Participate in or possibly manage the property's safety committee.

• Assure proper certification of all employee mechanics and technicians, as required.

• Maintain the Resort facility and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

• Alignment with Property Mission and Core Values • Model the property/company core values and other expected leadership attributes • Maintain a professional image at all times.

• Act as a resource for all departments of the Resort.

• Maintain accurate records for all areas of responsibility.

• Perform other duties as assigned by General Manager • Maintain property key schedules and records Shift Varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per annum

PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club

JOB OVERVIEW:

Air-conditioning and Cooler Technician or A/C Technician is responsible in conducting maintenance check and repairs for air-con and other cooling or heating system.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • • • • • • • •

Conduct maintenance check for air-con, heaters and coolers Install Air-con and heaters.

Repair damage and dysfunctional air-con, heaters and coolers Check its functions and status Change spare parts Document the reported damage of the air-con, heaters or cooler Check the its major parts Conduct daily routine for inspections Check leakage

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have at least 5 years’ experience as a A/C Technician Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $9.50 - $10.25 per hour

DATE OPEN: March 31st, 2022 START DATE: ASAP

COOK

PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club

Job Overview: A Line Cook’s major responsibility is to prepare food, help the kitchen workers in the preparation of food items and set up allocated stations for menu, as instructed by Chef and compliant with standards. They also arrange, prepare and break down the stations while maintaining the uppermost hygienic standards. Shifts vary. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $ 7.18 - $ 8.00 per hour DATE OPEN: March 31, 2022 START DATE: ASAP

SERVER

PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club Job Overview: Prepare tables with special attention to sanitation and order. Attend to customers upon entrance. Present menus and help customers select food/ beverages. Take/serve orders and answer questions or make recommendations for other products. Deal with complaints or problems with a positive attitude. Issue bills and accept payment. The individual must be well groomed, clean and polite.

Previous experience is a must and should be able to speak and write English. Shifts varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.25 - $7.00 per hour

INTERESTED PERSONS CAN CONTACT OUR HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT NO LATER THAN APRIL 15TH 2022 @ (649) 946-5050 EXT. 1081. EMAIL: HUMANRESOURCES@GRACEBAYCLUB.COM | FAX: (649) 946-5758 P.O. BOX 128 PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, BRITISH WEST INDIES

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241 AUTO REPAIR SERVICES Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

2 MECHANICS

Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. $9.00 Hourly

WELDER

Fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment using welders, cutters, and shapers and measuring tools. $8.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 243-4580 BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 29803

AGENORS VARIETY STORE The Bight Is seeking to employ a

TRADESMAN

ANNE-MARIE NEAT Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

South Dock Road, South Dock Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

CAREGIVER

A skilled worker that can undertake any job as a helper by profession.

Salary: $7.50 Hourly

Applicant must be honest, reliable and good with the elderly.

Live-in and to take care of my needs.

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 345-3352

CONTACT: 346-4989

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29742

BELIZAIRE DELIVERY FOOD

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29802

CATCH THE WAVE Blue Haven Resort Boat House, Leeward Palms Is seeking to employ a

Granny Hill, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

BOAT CAPTAIN

Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

Salary: $7.00 Hourly

Responsible for the safe operation of vessel and ensure that it is operated and crewed according to both company and legal guidelines.

To work 6 days a week Salary: $25 hourly

CONTACT: 342-2864

CONTACT: 941-3047 OR 231-3875

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29746

CECELIA ELIZABETH RITCHIE

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29806

LABOURER

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: 342-5808

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29776

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CHANGE MANAGER OPERATIONS An exciting opportunity awaits you within the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) in the post of Change Manager Operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and implementing initiatives that will help to facilitate change management process and redesign and build capacity within the NHIB.

JOB SUMMARY

As a key change agent, the incumbent will provide a clear change/communication strategy that will help promote buy in by key internal and external stakeholders, thereby achieving timely adoption of initiatives.

This position is located in Providenciales.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification in the Accounting/Finance field (such as ACA, ACCA, CPA,CM or CGMA • A minimum of fifteen (15) years’ on the job experience latterly in a senior management position (C-Suite) preferably in insurance or health related field to acquire the necessary competencies to effectively respond to the challenges of the role; • At least 10 years experience in Strategic Planning and Team Leadership is highly desirable.

• Project management skills, training experience is required.

• Specific experience working in a change environment with multiple stakeholders and securing their engagement to deliver change; • Knowledge of change management and workforce & business re-design; • A proven ability to meet targets in a small/medium sized working environment with a hands on approach.

• Knowledge and experience in establishing a national health account would be an asset.

SALARY AND ALLOWANCES:

Salary is in the range of US$130,000 - $180,000 negotiable based on qualifications and experience. A standard set of benefits and allowances are additional. The contract is for two years with a leaving bonus on meeting agreed targets.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested persons are requested to submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, copies of educational certificates, and a copy of the Passport photo page via email to jconnolly@tcinhib.tc with the subject line “Change Manager Operations”. Application deadline is 29th April, 2021.

29829

An exciting opportunity awaits you within the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) in the post of Change Manager Finance. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementation of recommendations regarding the management of the fiscal functions of the NHIB. This position is located in Providenciales.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the NHIB’s fiscal function and performance.

• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning and the introduction of new programs/strategies.

• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends.

• Develop, implement and enforce financial policies and procedures that will improve the overall operation, efficiency and effectiveness of the company.

• Provide technical financial knowledge and advice to others within the financial discipline.

• Assist in the completion of key accounting functions such as reconciliations, manage and supervise the finance, compliance and billing teams; streamlining processes for greater efficiencies and accountability.

• May perform other duties as assigned by the CEO or any other person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Certification in the Accounting/Finance field (such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CM or CGMA) • A minimum of ten (10) years’ on the job experience latterly in a senior management position (C-Suite) preferably in insurance or health related field to acquire the necessary competencies to effectively respond to the challenges of the role; • A proven ability to meet targets in a small/medium sized working environment with a hands on approach.

• Project management skills; training experience is required.

• Specific experience working in a change environment with multiple stakeholders and securing their engagement to deliver change;

SALARY AND ALLOWANCES:

Salary is in the range of US$100,000 - $150,000 negotiable based on qualifications and experience. A standard set of benefits and allowances are additional. The contract is for two years with a leaving bonus on meeting agreed targets.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested persons are requested to submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, copies of educational certificates, and a copy of the Passport photo page via email to jconnolly@tcinhib.tc with the subject line “Change Manager Finance”. Application deadline is 29th April, 2021.

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IMMACULA C. DOR

KITCHEN HELPER

DOMESTIC WORKER

The Bight Is seeking to employ a

Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

Salary: $7.00 Hourly CONTACT: 342-6514

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29773

LANDE TAKE OUT

#323 Back Road, Blue Hills, Millennium Highway Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 342-5965

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29789

LIANE RIGBY BOUNANI

Assist in taking care of two children, eight months old and a five year old.

Working hours will be 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday thru Friday.

Must have some dealings with small children before.

Salary: $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 244-1652

CONTACT: 649-247-6726

NANNY

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29763

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29771

MS & J TIRE SHOP

NBM CONSTRUCTION

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 29749

QUEEN OF THE SEA RESTAURANT Airport Rd. Apt #9 Is seeking to employ a

2 COOKS

Granny Hill, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

MASON

JAVIER CASTILLO 13 Silicone St., Millennium Heights Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping, mopping, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels, personal clothing, and other housework. $6.50 Hourly

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 244-5274

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29768

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29753

MAGIC SCISSORS AND PRESSING

MARIE BEAUTY SALON

Grant Building Plaza, Down Town Is seeking to employ a

TAILOR

Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

HAIR BRAIDER

JOE’S WATER TRUCK Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

TRUCK DRIVER

• Applicants must have proven experience in driving and operating a Semi-Truck and HammarLift • Applicants must possess and provide the proper driving permit for operating Heavy Equipment and have a clean driving record • Must work well with others and always practice proper safety procedures • Salary: $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 331-8503

BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 29754

Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

STOREKEEPER

GARDENER

CONTACT: 241-4404 / 346-4928

CONTACT: 342-9131

Norway, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

NAIL TECHNICIAN

Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing.

Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 241-8969

CONTACT: 331-8154

OLD STEEL CONSTRUCTION Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

MASON

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

Salary: $8.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-241-6380 / 649-344-3433

PABLO BARBER SHOP

BUELA HAMILTON

#4 Spot Plaza, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

2 BARBERS

Cutting, trimming, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.

Renewal work permit. $7.00 hourly

2 NAIL TECHNICIANS

Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. $7.00 hourly

CONTACT: 342-8799

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29790

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

RONALD STORE

SAMBRINA LANDSCAPING/ MAINTENANCE WORK SERVICES

SMITH ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING

SPRINKLER DRIP IRRIGATION

PURCHASER

Responsible for purchasing products, materials, and services. Duties include assessing the market, ordering new products, and keeping accurate records. $6.50 Hourly Reviews and analyzes inventory for an organization. Ensure inventory is accounted for and managed. $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 341-3436

CONTACT: 649-244-2327

INVENTORY CLERK

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29779

GROUND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Responsible for the upkeep of a facility, such as an apartment building or business office. $10.00 hourly

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems. $10.00 hourly MAINTENANCE WORKER Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. $10.00 hourly

CONTACT: 341-8332 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 29792

Snake Hill, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE WORKER 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: $7.00 hourly

CONTACT: 345-3914

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29794

CONTACT: 649-242-5421

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29750

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29765

Paul Building, Apt #1 Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Maintain yard, dispose of garbage, and tend to trees and lawn.

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29751

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29798

1267 Market Place Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 341-3323

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29791

MERRILYN GARDINER

CONTACT: 342-5450

NEW STYLE BEAUTY SALON AND BOUTIQUE

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

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

Selling products and providing customer service.

Greet customers and guide them in finding products they want to buy. Maintain the outlook of a store by cleaning and restocking shelves.

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29788

DOMESTIC WORKER

MARY’S DRY GOODS

Braiding, weaving, relaxing, loc, grooming and maintenance.

Cutting, trimming and styling.

Salary: $7.00 Hourly

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board Work Permit Renewal 29748

JOHN ROBERT FRANCIS Matilda Street, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations. Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines. Measure parts such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pinfold alteration lines.

Salary: $7.50 Hourly

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.

Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29752

NANNY

CONTACT: 241-1465

BARTENDER Uphold customer service Maintain Bar Mix and serve drinks Salary: $6.50 Hourly

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

Mary Jane Lane, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundry etc.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

418 Bay Road, Blue Hills, Provo Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

JANCILLA A. COX

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

Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

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

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South Dock Rd. Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE WORKER

Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, heating, and air conditioning system. $6.25 hourly

GARDENER

Soil cultivation, digging, and forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting. $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 341-3168

Belongers are to apply to the Labour Board 29760

Halfway Close, Blue Mountain Providenciales, TCI Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER

Help by a work permit holder Taking care of elderly parents Little cleaning: sweeping, mopping, dusting Rate $300 weekly

CONTACT 232-4255

PLEASE DROP OFF RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT, PROVIDENCIALES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 29808

STANCH CONSTRUCTION LTD Cooper Jack Bay Road Is seeking to employ a

AC REPAIRMAN

Independently performs skilled preventive maintenance work in operating, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling a variety of air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems and equipment and performs other related duties as assigned.

Days worked Monday - Saturday Salary: $20/Hr

CONTACT: (649) 231-6089

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29784

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NANNY

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

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 341-4292

TERMA CATERING DELIGHT SERVICES

YRAMENE WILLIAMS #5 Load Ave, South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

Wilson Circle, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

CHEF

LABOURER

LIVE-IN BABYSITTER

Paul Building, Apt #1 Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Setting up workstations, Preparing ingredients.

Cooking food. $10-12 hourly

BAKER

Measure and mix raw ingredients, bake and decorate items. $12 hourly

SOUS CHEF

Planning and directing food preparation in kitchens. $10 hourly

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: 341-3168

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29770

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board Work permit renewals 29793

CONTACT: 341-8332

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29800

W&T BARBER SHOP

VAGUY VILMAR

TROPICANA UPHOLSTERY

OLYMPIC PLAZA, DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a

2 BARBERS

Back Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

6 TRADESMEN

Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

A skilled worker that can undertake any job as a helper by profession.

Salary: $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 231-0882

CONTACT: 649-346-0002

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29782

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29762

Downtown Sam’s Bldg Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $650.00 Bi-Weekly

29777

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: $7.00 Hourly Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29756

THE CONCH SHACK

CONTACT: 347-5026

TINY’S RESTAURANT

THE LUX CAR WASH

UPHOLSTERER

DOMESTIC WORKER

MAINTENANCE

Examine furniture frames, upholstery, springs and webbing to repair furniture and frames.

Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

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: 649-244-7033

CONTACT: 346-3053

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29767

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29783

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29745

Acting on behalf of

TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK SALARY $7.25 PER HOUR EMAIL: INFO@TURKSHEADBEER.COM / CONTACT: 941-3637

Duties: Provide technical support and monitors the operations of the company’s office electronic equipment, hardware, software, and operating systems.

Payrate $2,200.00 Per Month

WALKIN CONSTRUCTION

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND THEIR RESUME TO CARE@TCIWAY.TC OR TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCIALES. DEADLINE TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS APRIL 18TH 2022 29769

EASY WAY

• Assisting with brewing and bottling and canning operations • Keeping the facility and equipment clean and operational.

• Loading Delivery drivers trucks, • Unloading containers and stocking warehouse with inventory • Cleaning the yard, cleaning machines.

• Assist in delivering goods to customers.

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

Moonies Plaza, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

PROVO BEVERAGES

LABORER

CARE CONSULTANT AGENCY

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

Industrial Park, Providenciales, TCI Is seeking to employ a

THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

WOODLINE JOSEPH

1267 Market Place Is seeking to employ a

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: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-244-2327

ASHLIN DAVIS

341-3582 72 June Hills, Millennium Highway TRADESMAN $350 WEEKLY PERFORM GENERAL MAINTENANCE AROUND MY HOME AND APARTMENT COMPLEX, KNOW HOW TO OPERATE HAND POWER TOOLS

232-5420 Mary Jane Land # 85 TRADESMAN $350 WEEKLY PERFORM GENERAL MAINTENANCE AROUND MY HOME, APARTMENT COMPLEX AND ASSIST ME WITH MY BUSINESSES

BELONGER ARE ENCOURAGE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO LABOR BOARD. THESE POSITION ARE NEW OR HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER 29759

#51 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

Work Permit Renewal. $8.50 hourly

COOK

Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking.

Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. $9.25 hourly

CONTACT: 946-8877

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29780

Belongers are to apply to the Labour Board 29775

YVON’S ONE STOP SHOP

WINKY CATERING

DOMESTIC WORKER

COOK Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. $500.00 Weekly ASSISTANT BAKER Measure and mix ingredients, bake and decorate items. $350.00 Weekly

Granny Hill, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

ANDREGE ALEXANDRE

CONTACT: 246-5189

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: 346-6622

59 Bird Rock Street, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE MAN Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. $350.00 Weekly

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29816

CONTACT: 232-3037 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 29822

EDGE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

WILSON’S GROCERIES ENT.

TNF CONTRACTING

MASON

FACES AND FINGERS #12 Courtyard Plaza, Providenciales 941-4411 COSMETOLOGIST $7.00 p/h Cut, trim and shape hair.

NAIL TECHNICIAN $7.00 p/h Providing high-quality manicures and pedicures.

STORE CLERK

CARPENTER

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

Requires a skilled

WITH 10+ YEARS’ EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS AND WEEKENDS; SOME DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Preparation of surfaces; • Fabricates, alters, repairs, and maintains walls, sidewalks, street curbs, floors, bathroom showers, sink counters, partitions, manholes, and other related structures or surfaces; • Lays blocks or bricks following blueprints, plans, or drawings; • Lays out work using chalk lines, plumb

bobs, tapes, squares and levels; • Mixes cement using hoes, cementmixing equipment, and/or hand tools; • Cuts or breaks bricks and concrete using hammers, powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and/or hand tools; • Molds expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge; • Operate construction equipment.

SALARY RANGES BETWEEN $10.00-16.00 PER HOUR COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. QUALIFIED BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY IN WRITING TO EDGE CONSTRUCTION, 28 TRANQUILITY ROAD, LEEWARD, PROVIDENCIALES AND BY EMAIL: EDGETCI@GMAIL.COM.

29758

NOEL BD EWING Kewtown Tel: 649-341-8743 DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 p/h Vacuuming, mopping and sweeping the floor.

Belonger are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the labour board. These position is currently held by work permit

29844

Middle Street, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

West Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DUTIES: To assist with open and Prepping store for the days activities.

Set out merchandise for customers to view, to offer assistance and ensure shelves are fully stocked.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

Duties: To Install Structures and Fixtures, Doors, Windows, Install roofing system and must be able to use electrical tools.

Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 346-5872

CONTACT: 245-7228

Belongers are asked to submit a Copy of their resume to the Labour Board.

This position is currently held By a work permit holder. 29842

Belongers are asked to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Board.

This is a first time work permit application.

29836

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Styles lands his first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 debut with new song ‘As It Was’

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are expecting

Britney Spears announces pregnancy on Instagram: ‘I am having a baby’ POP singer Britney Spears announced a new pregnancy Monday on Instagram. In the same post, she also referred to fiancé Sam Asghari as her “husband” for the second time in the past week, though the pair never formally announced they’d tied the knot.

“I lost so much weight to

go on my Maui trip only to gain it back,” she wrote, along with the shoulder shrugging emoji. “I thought ‘Geez … what happened to my stomach ???’

My husband said ‘No you’re food pregnant silly.’”

Still, she decided to get a pregnancy test, wrote the 40-year-old Spears.

HARRY Styles has resumed his chart-topping reign.

The former One Direction frontman has landed his first No. 1 debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with his new song “As It Was.” Billboard reports this is also the first time this year any artist had a song to debut at No. 1 on the Hot 100.

Co-written with frequent collaborators Thomas Hull, a.k.a Kid Harpoon, and Tyler Johnson, the guitar-driven, up-tempo track marks Styles’ second chart-topping track, behind his saucy Grammywinning bop “Watermelon Sugar” in 2020.

According to Columbia Records, “As It Was” broke the Spotify record for the moststreamed song in a single day with 8.3 million streams. The track also reached a global single day total of 21.6 million streams upon its April 1 release.

The song, which was produced

by Tyler Johnson and Kid Harpoon, has become the biggest selling single of the year in the U.K. and reached No. 1 in other countries such as Switzerland, Netherlands,

According to Columbia Records, Style’s “As It Was” broke the Spotify record for the most-streamed song in a single day with 8.3 million streams.

New Zealand, and Canada, the label said.

“As It Was” is the lead single from the England-born singer’s third studio opus, “Harry’s House,” expected to be released May 20.

The 13-track project was recorded in multiple locations

across the UK, Los Angeles and Tokyo during the pandemic.

The 28-year-old cross-dressing crooner is planning to promote the album during international tour dates this summer, starting with a Love on Tour stop in Glasgow on June 11. (NYDailynews)

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Douglas Stuart: Prize-winning author ‘feels like an imposter’ BULLYING, bigotry and benefits.

That is how author Douglas Stuart describes his challenging childhood.

But he then went on to have a successful career as a fashion designer before winning one of the most famous book prizes in the world - with his first novel too.

Now, his eagerly-awaited second novel is being published and life is good. So why is Douglas Stuart “a nervy wreck?”

“I’ve always felt,” he tells BBC News, “a little bit of an imposter my whole life. I think we can’t ever underestimate what childhood trauma does to people and how it can undermine our confidence. I still carry a lot of that with me. I have a lot of chips on my shoulder.”

It’s a startling admission from a writer who won the 2020 Booker Prize with his debut novel, Shuggie Bain, a tough but tender story about a young gay boy and his alcoholic mother in 1980s Glasgow.

His second novel, Young Mungo, is a gay love story, about two working-class teenagers who dream of a different life, set in the masculine and often violent world of Glasgow’s housing estates

Douglas Stuart published his first novel Shuggie Bain in 2020, which went on to win the Booker Prize. and cramped council flats in the 1990s. It is a world Stuart knows well. While his books are not autobiographical, they do draw heavily on his own childhood, growing up in a poor family and relying on benefits.

Stuart was born in Glasgow in 1976. His father walked out when he was four and died when he was eight. He and his older sister and brother were brought up by his mother, an alcoholic, “who had very, very serious mental health issues”.

“I think my writing is always about embracing my past,” he says. “I think so much of our working-class history doesn’t get recorded in literature enough. And so I wanted to really talk about what it felt like for me and for probably a lot of people growing up both of the working class and in the north.”

But if that was not enough, Stuart also had a “huge” secret. He was gay. He was desperate to fit in and wanted, he says, to feel like one of the lads.

“I was trying to be tougher,” he remembers. “I was trying to be better at sports. I was trying to be hyper-sexualised with girls.” But, he reflects: “I was terrible at it. It wasn’t a natural state for me.”

Instead he was effeminate and that marked him out as different. “I liked dolls, I liked skipping rope.

And the boys liked fighting and football. And I remember being about six or seven and it was a wet Wednesday. And the boys looked at me in this classroom and they said, ‘What is wrong with you?’

“The moment there was a chink in the armour like that, the moment that they saw that they had pierced some kind of shame inside me, it just started to build and to grow throughout the rest of my time at school.” He was bullied “for being queer,” almost every day.

Stuart was, however, resilient and lucky. Two teachers spotted he was “a creative kid” and he managed to get to university to study fashion at the Royal College of Art where he was spotted by a talent scout for Calvin Klein.

He travelled to New York, where he still lives, and later worked for Ralph Lauren and Gap. “That was the right place for me,” he says of

the latter, “because I was making clothes that real people could afford”.

Nonetheless, he says he increasingly felt “creatively unfulfilled” and, in 2008, he started writing.

It took him 10 years to finish Shuggie Bain. It was rejected by more than 40 publishers, in part, Stuart believes, because the mostly middle-class people who work in publishing reacted with “prejudice” to a working-class story. It was finally published on both sides of the Atlantic in 2020, and won the Booker Prize the same year.

The judges said: “It’s not a story where everybody lives happily ever after. It is challenging, intimate and gripping. It is not an easy read.”

But they believed it was “destined to be a classic”.

It has gone onto sell more than 1.5 million copies around the world. The success has transformed his life.

So what now for Stuart? He is working on two new novels, including one set in New York, and is currently adapting Shuggie Bain for a BBC TV series, which will be directed by Stephen Daldry. (BBC)

Depp lawyers say Amber Heard giving ‘performance of her life’ LAWYERS for Johnny Depp branded Amber Heard a liar, “obsessed” with her image, in opening arguments of the defamation trial between the former spouses.

The case was brought after an article by Heard in which she claimed to be a victim of domestic abuse.

But Ms Heard’s team argued Mr Depp brought her to court simply to “destroy her”.

Mr Depp, 58, has denied any abuse and has sued his ex-wife for $50m (£38m).

Ms Heard has in turn, sued him, with a $100m counterclaim.

Hordes of fans have already gathered outside the Virginia court for the trial, expected to last up to seven weeks.

At issue in the trial is Ms Heard’s 2018 opinion piece in the Washington Post, describing herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse”.

Mr Depp says the article - which does not mention him by name - is defamatory and derailed his career.

Beginning a day of opening arguments, Camille Vasquez, a

lawyer for Mr Depp, told jurors Ms Heard had been the aggressor throughout the relationship.

Ms Heard concocted a role for herself as victim, Ms Vasquez said, once Mr Depp had asked her for a divorce in attempt to “avoid humiliation”.

“She is obsessed with her public image,” she said. “She has been living and breathing this role for years now and she is preparing to give the performance of her life.”

Lawyers for Ms Heard instead claimed the actress had endured emotional, verbal and physical harassment at the hands of Mr Depp.

Mr Depp wants to “haunt her, to wreck her career”, attorney Ben Rottenborn said.

Christi Dembrowski, Mr Depp’s older sister, was first on the witness stand. Responding to questions from Mr Depp’s lawyer, Ms Dembrowski described a volatile childhood, shaped by their mother’s abuse.

“Mom would, she would scream, she would yell. She would hit [Dad], call him names,” Ms Dembrowski said. Mr Depp never

The pair divorced in 2016, just 25 months after getting married. fought back, she said.

Ms Dembrowski described her famous sibling as a gentle and loving brother, son and father to his two children.

According to Ms Dembrowski, her brother’s demeanour changed when he became involved with Ms Heard. “He seemed sadder,” she said.

Ms Heard would often insult Mr Depp, Ms Dembrowski said, recalling an instance when Dior wanted to hire Mr Depp for an advertisement campaign.

“She [Ms Heard] said, ‘Dior,

why would Dior want to do business with you? You don’t have style... She called him an old fat man,” Ms Dembrowski said.

Mr Depp’s sister told jurors she was “devastated” by the news that Mr Depp would marry Ms Heard, and fearful that her brother’s relationship was mirroring that of their parents.

“If I’m honest, I debated going [to the wedding],” she said. “I wanted to make sure that I showed up anyway, because I wanted to make sure, honestly, that my little brother knew I was going to be

there no matter what.”

Ms Dembrowski is the first of an estimated 120 witnesses who will be called to testify in Virginia in the coming weeks, helping to sketch competing accounts of Mr Depp and Ms Heard’s relationship.

On Sunday, ahead of the trial, Ms Heard released a statement to Instagram, writing that she has “always maintained a love for Johnny”.

“It brings me great pain to have to live out the details of our past life together in front of the world,” she said. (BBC)

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DOCUWIN

Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

ELBERT EDWARD HIGGS

EASY WAY

Acting on behalf of Beth H. Earl of Parrot Cay, Providenciales is seeking to employ a

SOUTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

Acting on behalf of

GOVERNESS

• Looking for a native french speaking nanny for 2 children, ages 2 and 5.

• Needs to have a nursing diploma and a college education.

• Must have 10 plus years working with children.

• Must be CPR certified.

946-4664

ERODE NOEL

• Efficient time management • Needs Montessori experience and infant and toddler experience. Must have traveled extensively and previously worked with international French speaking families.

Basic Salary: $40,000 / annum

CONTACT: 1(310)-600-6047

231-3469 Millennium highway #66

$350 weekly Perform general maintenance around my home , apartment complex and assist me with my businesses as unload container and assist with puting items such as sofa, bed, table for display

$400 weekly Carrying out a variety of maintenance duties and assist with on going construction on my property

TRADESMAN

This position is new. Interested applicants who are Turks & Caicos Islands should also submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Board.

Down Town, Airport Rd., Spot Plaza, Bld.#17 Unit #1 Is seeking to employ a

SPA MASSAGE

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance. Salary: $6.30 Hourly

CONTACT: 1-649-344-3138

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

29817

TRADESMAN

HANS MARCUS MALKMUS 21 Forbes Road

ST THOMAS PARISH GRAND TURK

SEXTON

ST THOMAS PARISH IS LOOKING FOR A SEXTON AT GRAND TURK, TCI AREA.

DUTIES INCLUDES: • Opening, closing and preparing churches and the Dillon Hall for services and activities • Cleaning inside buildings and yard • Painting, tending

plants, and weeding St Thomas churchyard etc ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Must be 21+ years old Salary: $6.50 per hour

Submit Resumes to: St Thomas Parish, Grand Turk.

Fax number: (649) 946-1301 or Telephone: (649) 2322402 (Parish Priest) Current Position held by Work Permit Holder Please submit copy of application to Labour 29818 Department, Grand Turk

IS URGENTLY LOOKING FOR A

FLORIST Applicant must have experience as a Floral Assistant or Florist. Must have extensive knowledge of tropical flowers, foliage and potted plants, including their names, seasonal availability and lifespan. Candidates must have experience using current styles in floral design while at the same time understanding the traditional use of certain flowers for weddings, funerals etc. salary commensurate with experience.

CONTACT: 231-3788

DOMESTIC WORKER

442-6731

GOVERNESS

$1200 Monthly (New) provide early education to twins, caring for two newborn twins, bathing & prepare their meals, change diapers, wash their clothes, monitor them, washing, ironing, folding clothes, cooking and cleaning the house.

Applicant must live on property

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

29820

SAURINA HAIR CENTER

VERNA PAPIN

Millennium highway #88 343-6204

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

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 341-1683

29849

TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29826

FARM HOUSE

Acting on behalf of

Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

K&A STRUCTURAL STEEL

MAINTENANCE

South Dock Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER/WALL FINISHER/ FABRIC PAINTER

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

Salary: $10.00 Hourly.

CONTACT: 345-1950/344-225 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD

29710

– $6.25 HOURLY Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines.

Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, heating, and air conditioning system.

LABOURER

– $6.25 HOURLY Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

CONTACT: 344-2093 BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 29813

NOTICE REGULATION 8 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 2014

An Application, REGISTERED PR 16010, by Stephanie Logue & Michael Vance for the development of a New Modular Building System for Three (3) One-Bedroom Studios with Swimming Pool and Deck & a Main One (1) Bedroom Dwelling with Separate Two-Bedroom Building, Swimming Pool & Deck, Solar Panel Array System and Storage Container has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on parcel 60703/48, Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales.

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

April 16-22, 2022

BUTTERFIELD GOLD GROUP OF COMPANIES

The Bight. Is seeking to employ a

EXPERT MASSEUSE/MASSAGE THERAPIST • Applicant must be able to read, write and speak English • Expertly versed in Balinese , Deep Tissue, Swedish and combination massage therapy • Able to diagnose and apply massage therapy

base on clients preference and needs.

• Have own transportation and massage therapy equipment such as tables etc.

• Be reliable and have good time keeping skills

Remuneration and Salary based on experience & will start at minimum wage $6.25 per hour Must be available to work daily, drive and be flexible to accommodate outer island (North Caicos etc) services.

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and cover letter to ayaniSpa.tci@gmail.com

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

All positions held by work permit holders BUTTERFIELD GOLD

ONE (1) PAINTER • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a painter • Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting by scraping, using sandpaper, removing old paint etc.

• Fill cracks and holes with

appropriate material (e.g. plaster) • Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture • Paint surfaces according to instructions with various

tools • Apply varnish and other finishes.

• Any other assigned duty Wages: commensurate with experience starting from $9.50 per hour.

Only Belongers apply for these positions. Application forms available from Butterfield Gold Human Resource Department. Only applicants selected for interview will be notified. Submit applications to by May 30, 2022 to:

CONTACT: 332- 9264

BUTTERFIELD GOLD LTD.,

Human Resource Department, Town Center Mall, Providenciales. Tel: 649-946-4211

LABOUR COMMISSIONER

29812

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS GRACE BAY CAR RENTAL #1216 Leeward Highway, Providenciales

NIGHT AUDITOR

The Night Auditor is a key member of the Car Rental team, responsible for the over-night operations, verifying the accuracy of clients’ accounts balancing charges and revenues, as well as assisting with all aspects of Customer Services. The night Auditor must have a Positive and professional up personality with a desire to deliver outstanding customers service to our clients.

REQUIREMENTS

• Exceptional interpersonal skills to enhance the service standards throughout the operation.

• Excellent communication and time management skills.

• A team player and a self-starter • Ability to work effectively in an innovative, fast paced and multi-tasked environment • Excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office and use of the internet, Rent Centric, Excel, All Windows, Europcar Systems.

• College or University degree preferred in Accounts or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in guest services role.

• Must have the ability to wow the customer.

Duties and Responsibilities • Perform accurate check-ins and return car rentals • Answer the telephone in a timely and professional manner.

• Make reservations over the phone and in person and ensure all aspects of the vehicle reservation procedures are followed, including bookings, confirmation and cancellations policies • Responsible for a cash float throughout your shift and ensuring all floats balance correctly at the end of the shift.

• Listening to clients’ complaints or concerns and resolving their issues in a timely manner.

• Produce daily reports for departments and department heads • Compile and run statistical reports for all departments and transfer information to our Accounting department.

Languages • Written, spoken and reading proficiency in the English Language Salary- $2775 per month.

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board Contact: 649-441-8515 Email: frantz@gracebaycarrentals.com Held by a work permit holder 29827

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Labour Department, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

29819

IS SEEKING TO FILL THE POST OF:

EXPERIENCED CIVIL/ COMMERCIAL LITIGATION SECRETARY JOB OVERVIEW

Misick & Stanbrook is a top ranking firm of barristers and attorneys in the Turks & Caicos Islands.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Legal Secretary to join our Civil/ Commercial Litigation Team. The ideal candidate should demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative with the ability to work in a fast-paced professional environment. They will work closely with all members of the team in an efficient, proactive and professional manner and ensure best practices at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support attorneys in connection with all aspects of case management.

• Assist attorneys in preparing, proofreading, revising and finalizing court and other legal documents.

• Maintain confidential information, files, records, legal documents and reports in hard copy and electronically.

• Be responsible for file opening and archiving, and processing time entries and client billing.

• Manage telephone, voicemail, out of office and email messages for the Team when they are unavailable, responding as necessary.

• Proactively assist and manage the Team’s IT queries/issues, liaise with IT support if necessary.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: • Minimum 5 years civil litigation law experience preferred.

• Proficient working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Professional.

• Skilled with use of electronic document management systems.

• Highly organised and detail oriented.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong client management and problem-solving abilities.

• Skilled in time management and multi-tasking.

• Possess a positive attitude, be proactive, flexible and a team player.

• Ability to work overtime, when needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type: Full-time Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATIONS TO BE MADE VIA EMAIL BY SENDING COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO MRS. LANAIR JOHNSON AT LANAIR@MISICKSTANBROOK. TC. THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 22ND APRIL, 2022

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

34 CLASSIFIEDS

April 16-22, 2022

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

TROPICAL IMAGING

VILLA LAUNDRY CONTROLLER

363 Grace Bay Road, Provo Seeking a full-time qualified and experienced

JOURNALIST

• To write for a high-end video and storytelling company on Providenciales.

Applicant must have at least 15 years of experience at a minimum of 5 different publications.

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism required.

Experience in journalism research, community reporting and editing is necessary. Applicants also must have

experience working in a fast-paced office environment and ability to produce content on deadline.

• Applicants should be technology-savvy and comfortable working in a high-tech and fast moving environment. Working weekends, public holidays and long hours is not uncommon.

• Salary $24,000 per annum. A work permit holder currently holds this position.

EMAIL ALL RESUMES, REFERENCES AND PREVIOUS WORK TO: PRESTON@TROPICALIMAGING.COM AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT.

29785

ANDREA SAUNDERS East Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Duties: Regular Cleaning, mopping, sweeping, and dusting and any other Chores as needed.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 244-7820

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board.

ThIs Position is currently held by a work permit holder. 29841

VERILIA PIERREVIL-COX

Behind the Church, South Caicos 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: $300.00 Weekly

CONTACT: 343-2876

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29688

HEMINGWAYS'S RESTAURANT

Contact: 941-8408 The Sands, Grace Bay, Providenciales DISHWASHER Salary $6.25-8.00 per hour Clean dishes, work stations, takeout garbage etc.

ENOS GARDINER

Contact: 231-0133 Leeward Highway, Providenciales DOMESTIC WORKER Salary $6.25 per hour General house chores etc.

Position currently held by a work permit holders.

Belongers are encouraged to send resume to Labour Department.

29830

• Minimum 5 yrs work experience.

• Minimum Secondary School diploma.

• Must have computer skills with working knowledge in excel.

• Available to work flexible shifts as required, including nights.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD EMAIL CV TO TANYA@PIONEERTCI.COM OR DELIVER TO PIONEER OFFICE. PLEASE FAX/DELIVER COPY TO TCI LABOUR OFFICE: 649-946-4164 29757

Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

REX SWANN

MARIE BETTY GASTON

CARETAKER

ROCHELLE VANALSTINE

CURRENTLY INTERVIEWING FOR: GUEST RELATION SUPERVISOR

MASON

Duties: To prep and layout foundations, lay blocks, pour belt beams, plaster finishes on buildings, form and pour concrete Salary: $8.00 per hour.

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 331-1979

CONTACT: 232-4329

CONTACT: 342-9546

MAGLYN I. ROBINSON

EDITH MESA

DAVID DURHAM

DOMESTIC WORKER

A KITCHEN HELPER Duties: Help the Cook, Clean Dishes, Mop and Clean Floors, Keep records of all stocks.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

A/C TECHNICIAN

DUTIES: Responsible for Installing, maintaining, repairing and servicing A/C equipment.

Servicing water cooling systems and refrigerators.

SALARY: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 245-7978

CONTACT: 243-7157

CONTACT: 243-8471

TERMA CATERING DELIGHT SERVICES

NORDIA KENNEDY

MARINO MIESES

COOK

DOMESTIC WORKER

LIVE-IN BABYSITTER

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Employment Services Office. This is a First Time Work Permit application. 29843

BEACH ATTENDANT

Strong English Communication Skills and Valid Driver’s License

Paul Building, Apt #1 Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

2 HOUSEKEEPERS 2 HOUSE MAN

Strong English Communication Skills, Experience Related to the Position RESUMES CAN BE EMAILED TO TLEWIN@PORTSOFCALLRESORT.COM/ ABARNETT@PORTSOFCALLRESORT.COM OR DROPPED OFF IN PERSON AT 11 SANDCASTLE ROAD. TEL 9468888

POSITIONS ADVERTISED ARE CURRENTLY VACANT

Duties: Regular Cleaning, mopping sweeping, and dusting and any other Chores as needed.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board.

ThIs Position is currently held by a work permit holder. 29839

Outgoing Friendly Personality, Related Previous Supervisory Experience

29778

Middle Street, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Duties: To care for a child after school, also must prepare meals.

Must be willing to work long hours including Saturdays and Holidays.

Applicant must be kind and gentle, honest and reliable.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

West Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Join a relaxed and friendly 35 team workforce.

Our 98-room resort popularity and occupancy is growing year after year resulting in high distribution of service charges and no slow season layoffs.

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Must be organized and efficient.

• Must be fluent in English.

• Starting wage of US$8.00/hr.

• Belongers only need apply.

Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.

Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers.

Salary: $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 341-8332

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

29823

Belongers are asked to send A copy of their resume to The Labour Board.

This is a first time work permit application.

29838

West Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are asked to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board.

This Position is currently held by A worker permit holder. 29837

#36 Snake Hill, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Sweeping and mopping the floor, cleaning the bathroom, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and preparing meals.

Salary: $6.25 Hourly CONTACT: 649-245-3101

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29831

Duties: Regular Cleaning, mopping sweeping, and dusting and any other Chores as needed.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board.

ThIs Position is currently held by a work permit holder. 29840

Cockburn Harbour, South Caicos Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged To submit a copy of their Resume to the Labour Office.

This is a first time work permit Application.

29835

Penns Road, Grace Bay Mews, Unit 7, The Bight Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $9.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 231-2222

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29815

April 16-22, 2022

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ISLAND PAINTING COMPANY

HUDSON VIXAMAR

1 PAINTER

TRADESMAN

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly CONTACT: 649-344-7666

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29821

VERNA PAPIN

Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

TRADESMAN

To perform minor fixtures conducting inspections & Maintenance on the premises.

Basic Salary: $300.00 CONTACT: (649) 231-3469

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These postings are for work-permit holders. 29846

CHARLES EQUIPMENT RENTAL Five Cays, South Division Is seeking to employ a

MECHANIC

Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tuneups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters.

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-243-1729

#56 Mary Jane Lane, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

A skilled worker that can undertake any job as a helper by profession.

Salary: $9.00 Hourly CONTACT: 341-8493

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29824

DISCOUNT LIQUORS / THE WINE CELLAR #1025 Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

(1) LABOURER

• Assist with off loading of containers.

• Assist with transporting inventory from containers to the bonded warehouse.

• Assist with moving inventory from warehouse to store.

• Stacking shelves making sure they are clean at all times.

• Assist customers in and out of store with merchandise.

• Salary: $6.75 per hour

MECHANIC

Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tuneups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters.

Salary: $7.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 331-8154

LABOURER

BABYSITTER/ CARETAKER

48A Tampa Ave., Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 231-4117

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29801

D’ROJAS BEAUTY SALON

DOC UWIN

Lightbourne’s Bargain Center, Down Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Kischo Plaza Leeward Highway - Unit #4 Is seeking to employ a

HAIRDRESSER

OFFICE ASSISTANT

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

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

• Schedule appointments • Assist with office daily operational tasks • Must have a valid drivers license • Must own a vehicle • Basic Salary: $250.00 weekly • Benefits: $50.00 Gas Allowance

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29814

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29635

CONTACT: 341-2506

CONTACT: (649) 442-7201 / (649) 244-4159 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29848

CHARLES GIBSON

CENTRAL CONSTRUCTION

BARBARA ADAMS

#90 Paradise Rd, Behind Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE MAN

Winward Rd., Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a

Greets customers, receive payment, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.

Salary: $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 331-7024

CONTACT: 649-331-0635

Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DRIVER

Responsible for transporting either cargo or passenger safely from one location to another. $450.00 Weekly

CONTACT: 331-8154

BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 29795

JEFFERY RUDOLPH DESIR Kewtown, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

TRADESMAN

To perform minor fixtures, conduct inspections and maintenance on the premises Basic Salary: $300.00 Weekly (6 days per week) CONTACT: (649) 442-4816

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These postings are for work-permit holders 29847

ANDY JOHN

Bible Street, Back of Mara Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE MAN

LABOURER Cleaning Yard. Salary: $6.50 Hourly.

CONTACT: 343-4671

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

Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 243-8890

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29713

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29832

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29834

CY-CY’S CRAFT PRODUCT

DA CONCH SHACK

DANESI GUERRIER

KITCHEN HELPER

BABYSITTER

Princess Alexandra Lane, The Bight Is seeking to employ a

MECHANIC

Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. $450.00 Weekly

Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

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: $7 hourly

CHEAP CAR RENTAL

Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DERRADO DEAN

CONTACT: 331-6927

CONTACT: 432-1169

CHEAP CAR RENTAL

DERDER CONSTRUCTION

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29799

BARMAID

Taking food orders, serving customers.

Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail. To work 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 Hour

CONTACT: 946-4536 OR EMAIL IFO@WINECELLAR.TC BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 29786

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29766

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

Salary: $7.50 Hourly

Norway, Five Cays 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 29833

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29781

Granny Hill, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

G SPOT BAR

CLASSIFIEDS 35

CRAFTMAKER Selling items.

Salary: $300 weekly

CONTACT: 343-2348

51 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

Salary: $7.00 hourly CONTACT: 946-8877

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $7.00 hourly

CONTACT: 345-5284

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29772

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29774

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29743

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

Rigby Hill - Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

JOEL MERVEILLE

YVES DIEUDONNE

ELIPHAT REGIS

2 CARPENTERS

TRADESMAN

TRADESMAN

DOMESTIC WORKER

DIAMOND RIDGE CONSTRUCTION

Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients.

Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. $8.50 Hourly

2 MASONS

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. $8.50 Hourly

2 ELECTRICIANS

Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. Inspect transformers and circuit breakers. $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 243-4580 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 29805

Responsible for carrying out a number of maintenance duties around property which includes: Painting, plumbing etc.

Must be knowledgeable about hand power tools Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly

Five Cays Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Responsible for carrying out a number of maintenance duties around property which includes: Painting, plumbing, tiling etc.

Must be knowledgeable about operating hand power tools Basic Salary: $7.00 hourly

CONTACT: (649) 347-4578

CONTACT: (649) 342-0496

Belongers are encouraged to submit their resumes to the Labour Board.

29796

Belongers are encouraged to submit their resumes to the Labour Board.

29797

Millennium Highway Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 342-5250

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29807

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ACE PLUMBING #21 BLACK CROW ROAD

1 PLUMBER RENEWAL

DUTIES: INSTALLING, FITTING, CUTTING PLUMBING PIPES. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK. SALARY $12.00 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 649-245-8046

QUALIFIED BELONGERS ARE ASKED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT 29896

E.L. DELIVERY TRUCK SERVICES THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

MECHANIC Keeps equipment available

for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 347-6814

ADAM’S HAIR BRAIDING Providenciales Beaches Is seeking to employ a

To braid guest hair on the beach.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 342-3525

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 29852

DOMINICAN SUPERMARKET

LIZ BAKERY BUILDING, FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

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. Salary: $6.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 332-5690

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

EL RANCHO RESTAURANT

ELIE’S LANDSCAPING CLEANING SERVICES

Norway Rd., Kew Town

ASSISTANT COOK Assisting head chef prepare meals and takes orders. Salary: $9.00 hourly

29873

#10 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

CHEMICAL TECHNICIAN Spraying chemicals and killing weeds.

Salary: $350.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 232-7124

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 29861

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

MARGARETTE ALCINEUS JENNINGS

M&E RESTAURANT AND BAR

CONTACT: 331-9854

Blue Hills Bld. #561 Apt. #21 Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

29880

Subdivision, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

COOK

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.

Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.

Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 332-4839

CONTACT: 342-5664

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

29899

ESTENIO MILIEN Duck Yard, Kew Town, Providenciales, TCI (649) 343-6127

HAIR BRAIDER GOVERNANCE RATE OF PAY:

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

29898

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

29897

$350.00 PER WEEK. DUTIES: Child Care.

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR A FIRST-TIME WORK PERMIT. BELONGERS WITH THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AT THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI.

29907

VIERGE DITE VERNANDE GRAY MORVAN

of Old Grace drive, Long Bay Heights - providenciales is seeking to employ a

TRADESMAN

ARIEL LIGHTBOURNE

BERTHONY ODNE

BESMA SMITH

DOMESTIC WORKER

HELPER

DOMESTIC WORKER

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly.

CONTACT: 348-6544

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 29908

ROBERT GERVAIS of #9 Norway Close, Kew-Town, providenciales is seeking to employ a

TRADESMAN

- To perform a variety of maintenance tasks around premises - Must be knowledgeable on operating hand power tools Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly

- To perform a variety of maintenance tasks around premises - Must be knowledgeable on operating hand power tools Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: (649) 232-3037

CONTACT: (649) 342-2064

Belongers only. These postings are for workpermit holders. 29858

EMPIRES

KEW, NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

2 BARMAIDS

• Applicant must be honest, reliable and hard working.

• Mixing drinks, cleaning and serving.

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-2429200/649-242-4003

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

29876

LOFTEN ADDISON MORLEY SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

CARE TAKER

Belonger only. These postings are for workpermit holders. 29860

Subdivision, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store. Salary: $7.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 348-2232

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

29888

PLUTARCK RENE

475 BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly.

CONTACT: 244-8726

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29872

PLAY SAT

of Blue Hills Millennium Highway, providenciales is seeking to employ a

of 576 Ronnie Elie Bldg., Blue Hills - Providenciales is seeking to employ an

TRADESMAN

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

- Responsible for a number maintenance duties around property - Knowledgeable in operating hand power tools Basic Salary: $7.50 hourly

CONTACT: (649) 346-4935

Responsible for Troubleshooting, Testing, rebuilding and repairing electronic devices such as Phones, Tablets, Laptops etc. Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly.

CONTACT: (649) 441-0682

Belonger only These postings are for work-permit holders.

Belongers are encouraged to submit their resume to the Labour board. These postings are for work-permit holders

29859

29886

SOUTH DOCK RD. Is seeking to employ a

Joyce Plaza, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

FRESH CAR WASH

GASPA NACIUS

CAR MECHANIC

CAR WASH MAN

LABOURER Cleaning outside the

EXOTIC MOTORS

• 5 or more years of experience.

• Can speak English, German, Georgian and Japanese.

• Advanced level in diagnostic equipment and fault finding tools.

Salary: $500-600 Weekly

CONTACT: 244-9889

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29866

LEVELT JULIEN Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Wash inside and outside of vehicles.

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 345-9486

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

29905

LEVARD MISSICK

Overback, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 342-5564

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

29874

LATASHA MILANDA JENNINGS FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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: $6.25 Hourly.

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

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

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $7.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 246-5644

CONTACT: 331-0091

CONTACT: 241-3489

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

CONTACT: 347-0283

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29894

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

29912

29909

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

29869

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION

BACK ROAD, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

CONSTRUCTION HELPER

Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, mixing concrete, hand tools to workers, and cleaning work site. Salary: $6.25 Hourly.

CONTACT: 649-346-0002

BODLET AUGUSTIN Blue Hills, Snake Hills Is seeking to employ a

LIVE-IN NANNY

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

• Taking care of an asthmatic Salary: $1,200.00 Monthly

DAPHNE PENN

39 CASURINA CLOSE, SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

1 MAID

• Applicant must be honest, reliable and hard working.

• Washing, ironing and cleaning.

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-232-1288

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

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

MARIE D. BETHEL

EXTRAMILE CONSTRUCTION

ALFREDO DEL ROSARIO

29890

of Kew-Town, Providenciales is seeking to employ a

TRADESMAN

- To perform a variety of maintenance tasks around premises - Must be knowledgeable on operating hand power tools Basic Salary: $7.00 hourly

CONTACT: 344-9906

29853

of South Dock Road, Providenciales is seeking to employ a

MASON

29877

Grant, Kew Town Road providenciales is seeking to employ a

TRADESMAN

DELTHIA LOUIS

OLD AIRPORT ROAD, SOUTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29863

DIVE PROVO

DISCOUNT LIQUORS

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

29855

DIZNARDA VARIETY STORE EVANGELIST CHURCH STREET, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

Belongers only these postings are for work-permit holders.

Belongers are encouraged to submit their resume to the labour board.

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29867

GILLEY’S CAFÉ

GLORY GROCERY STORE & SALON

GRACE BAY WATERSPORTS LTD.

HELEN TALBOT

RECEIVING CLERK

FIRST MATE

Airport Terminal, Airport Rd. Is seeking to employ a

DISHWASHER

• Keeping the kitchen tidy at all times along with restaurant areas.

• Washing dishes and pots and putting them away in respective places.

• Dispose of garbage in kitchen after cleaning.

Salary: $6.75 hourly

CONTACT: 946-4472 OR TATE@GILLEYS’CAFE.TC

Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Must be proficient in logistics, keep records and help with inventory control, assist with sales in store. Salary: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 348-8986

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 29902

KENNETH MALCOLM

JOSE OVANDO CONSTRUCTION LTD

29901

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER/ 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: 244-1868

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

27871

29916

#5B SEAGRAPE DRIVE, LONG BAY

• Clean boat, assist captain, serve passengers.

• To work 6 days a week Salary $7.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 Hourly

1 SSI AND 1 PADI SCUBA INSTRUCTOR

To teach scuba diving and guide underwater tours.

This is a tourism related position and includes working weekends and public holidays. Salary: $130 per day

CALL TO ARRANGE AN INTERVIEW: 946-5040 EMAIL: DIVEPROVO2020@ GMAIL.COM BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

29889

#1025 LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Assist with offloading of containers.

• Assist with transporting of inventory from bonded warehouse to wholesale warehouse.

• Stacking of shelves with inventory and making sure shelves are clean at all times.

• Ensure a clean and orderly warehouse.

• Dispose of garbage whenever necessary.

Salary: $6.75 Hourly

CONTACT: 946-4536 OR INFO@WINCELLAR.TC

Belongers are to apply to the Labour Board. Work Permit Renewal

29900

CHURCH OF GOD ABUNDANT LIFE Telephone: 241-0452. Kew Town

MUSIC TEACHER Salary: 1000.00 per month

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

J.J.M WELDING

J & W POSITIVE SERVICE DELIVERY

IMPAC MANUFACTURE & HIGH FASHION

MECHANIC

TECHNICIAN

29851

FINISH CARPENTER

LABOURER

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 29850

CONTACT: 246-7740

Saltmills Plaza, Grace Bay

CONTACT: 241-5756

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

CONTACT: 332-1280

#101 Grace Bay Court, Grace Bay. Is seeking a

CONTACT: 331-9854

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. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-5131

• Oversee and resource all worship services at the church.

• Plan Sunday morning services in consultation with pastors and worship planning team.

• Supervise all paid and volunteer staff in Music, Worship & Fine Arts. Personally direct some Music, Worship & Fine Arts groups in the light of gifts, and recruit, support and resource other group leadership. Manage equipment, instruments and music • Old/new. Belonger will be given first preference.

ARCHIE MORLEY YARD, FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

Making furniture and cutting wood.

Salary: $380 weekly

BAR MAID

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

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29887

CONTACT: (649) 346-9919 29857

DOMESTIC WORKER

#4 MARKET PLACE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 242-7526

Belonger only These postings are for work-permit holders.

29856

#4 Bible Street, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DIANA’S BAR & RESTAURANT

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

- Responsible carrying out a number of maintenance duties around property - Knowledgeable in operating hand power tools Basic Salary: $7.00 hourly

CONTACT: (649) 243-5384

DEWIN & SHAWINA WILLIAMS

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.

- Responsible for Mixing and Pouring cement, mortar or plaster - Installing Tiles, Anchors and Bars.

- Must also be knowledgeable in operating hand power tools Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: (649) 345-6934

CLASSIFIEDS 37

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $7.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 333-1237

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29870

CONTACT: 231-4692

29910

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. Salary: $8.00 Hourly.

CONTACT: 243-1343

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

29913

29884

# 1 Betty Building, Bible street. Blue Hills, 241-5286

Resolve sewing technical problems on the sewing lines Coordinate with Sewing Supervisors to improve sewer capability. Conduct spot checks on the production lines to make sure garments are made in compliance with defined technical standards. Salary: $8.00 per hour.

FIRST TIME, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

29885

38 CLASSIFIEDS MARIA M. WILLIAMS

MARILYN WILLIAMS

31 AVIATION RD. Is seeking to employ a

North School, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

SALON HELPER

DOMESTIC WORKERS

- $6.25 HOURLY Clean the salon, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the salon.

CASHIER

- $6.25 Hourly Greets customers, receive payment, Issue receipts, and change due to customers.

Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct.

CONTACT: 231-0882

Belongers are to apply to the Labour Board 29865

ANOLD ALTES BARON LEEWARD HIGHWAY 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: $350.00 Weekly

CONTACT: 345-6804

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29932

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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: 348-1774

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

29911

MICHEL’S FASHION BOUTIQUE AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

WINDOW DRESSER

Create attractive displays with the clothing and accessories in the boutique windows.

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-946-4291

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

29882

TCI ELEVATOR SERVICES LTD

MILTON FILS AIME

Chalk Sound, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

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: $6.25 hourly

Applicant must be reliable, and willing to perform duties as assigned by the employer. Salary: $1,400.00 Monthly

CARETAKER

CONTACT: 341-6586

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board Work Permit Renewal 29881

A & W CONSTRUCTION

Requires an

#20 Norway Street Kew Town

ELEVATOR TECHNICIAN

• Must have at least 10 years work experience in elevator installation, repair and troubleshooting with Otis, Kone, and JRT Controller; • Must be able to read and understand factor levels; • Must be self-motivated, punctual, pay attention to detail, and be able to work autonomously; • Be willing to work after hours, holidays, and weekends, as required; Salary - $20.00 per hour.

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. SUITABLY QUALIFIED ISLANDERS AND RESIDENTS WITH RIGHT TO WORK SHOULD SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST TOGETHER WITH CERTIFICATIONS TO TCI ELEVATOR SERVICES LTD, PO BOX 657, PROVIDENCIALES, OR BY EMAIL TO TCIELEVATOR@HOTMAIL.COM, AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT COPY TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT. 29934

NAOMI SMITH

Tyrone’s Apt. #2 Sandy Ground, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding.

Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. $9.00 per hour Monday to Saturday

CONTACT 1-649-348-0977

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

29931

LIVE-IN DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 649-241-2760

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

29904

MRVL SPA

One Season Plaza, Grace Bay Road, 649-246-3031

TOUR MANAGER

$4,000.00 monthly Ensure all parts of the tour are operation effectively in terms of staff and equipment.

TREATMENT SPECIALIST $1,600.00 monthly Providing facials and body treatment.

SPA MANAGER

$5,000.00 monthly

VILLA ATTENDANT

LABOURER

PLUMBER

Reporting to the Property Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: • Oversee assigned Villa’s services in terms of Reservations, Guest Services and Housekeeping ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures and service standards • Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service • Assist guests regarding Villa services and facilities in an informative and helpful way • Communicate through pre-shift briefings, emails and team meetings all necessary information to ensure seamless service delivery • Co-coordinating services with third parties such as Private Chefs, Wellness Instructors and Excursion and Activity Operators to ensure best possible guest experience • Train Team members to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and to assist their continued growth and development

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion for guest service • Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills • Highly organized, results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure • Fluency in English • 1 additional language desirable • Minimum of 2-year previous proven supervisory experience • Must have the ability to handle a multitude of tasks and Guest requests • Strong guest service orientation and training skills background required • Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities • Knowledge of Property Management Systems • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Basic First Aid

RENEWAL, WORK 6 DAYS A WEEK, WEEKEND, HOLIDAYS ETC....

SOUTH DOCK ROAD BELONGER ARE WELCOME TO APPLY. EMAIL RESUME TO INFO@TKCAVACATIONRENTALS.COM

29891

LEEWARD HIGHWAY 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: $6.25 hourly.

Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc. Salary: $1,200.00 Monthly

CONTACT: 245-2114

CONTACT: 2415942/343-2245

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

29919

CELIMANE PIERRE Behind Mara, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $6.25 Hourly CONTACT: 346-7174 OR CELIMANPIERR4@GMAIL.COM Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

29875

BARTENDER

- $6.50 hourly • Uphold customer service • Maintain Bar • Mix and serve drinks • Clean and organize all areas including bathrooms • To work 6 days a week

CONTACT: 348-1654

BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

29862

Oversee spa operation and employees

LEAD FACIALIST

$5,000.00 monthly Consulting the clients to assess their requirement, assist them to select appropriate treatments

ALICE KITCHEN

S. dock rd. providenciales aandltrucking28@gmail.com

KITCHEN HELPER

-$6.25p/h clean kitchen areas and wash dishes.

Belonger are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the labour board. These position is currently held by work permit 29613

FRATERNITY PLAZA

• Follow all health & safety policies • Flexibility with working hours including weekends and public holidays • Other duties as assigned

WAITRESS

- $400.00 Weekly Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

ELEANOR INGHAM

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

#18 KITCH BUILDING, OLD AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

TKCA

Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

NORIS BAR & RESTAURANT

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 29939

DOMINICAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA

Airport Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BAKER - $7.25 HOURLY

Mixing, preparing and baking bread and pastries.

SERVER - $6.25 HOURLY

Taking orders, answer question about the menu and take payments.

COOK - $7.00 HOURLY

Setting up workstations with all need ingredients and cooking equipment.

CONTACT: 345-7550

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29928

EASY SHOP

Residence yard, Providenciales. 244-4857

STORE CLEANER

Clean the store every morning, upheld safe and clean working environment, clean customers bathroom, replace tissue, remove trash from the store and bathroom, assisting owner when needed. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour.

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. 29924

DYNAMIC CONSTRUCTION LEEWARD HIGHWAY 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: $7.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 332-1831

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

29938

April 16-22, 2022

CLASSIFIEDS 39

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

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.

Belongers only.

THIS IS FOR A WORK PERMIT RENEWAL ANTONY GARLAND 649332-3207 29906

WGS CONSTRUCTION KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $9.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 341-6578

PIERRECILIA A. PHANORD JJ’s Street, Snake Hill, Blue Hills, Provo Is seeking to employ a

1 COOK

• Applicant must be honest, reliable and willing to work.

• Cooking at JJ’s Restaurant Kew Town.

Salary: $7.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 347-8454 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

VIDA BLAIN

29864

BLUE HILLS 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: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 342-6856

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 A work permit holder currently holds this position 29893

JENIFER MASICLAT

KERNESIER JUSTIN PAUL

29892

65 Hope St., Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

LIVE-IN NANNY/ DOMESTIC WORKER Taking care of child and cleaning the house.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 343-4599

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 29918

MARTINEZ AUTO REPAIRS Alsie #20, South Dock Is seeking to employ a

MECHANIC

Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters. Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 243-6823

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

29926

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE MAN

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: $7.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 342-4656

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

29921

TC AUTO & SALES

MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $7.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 346-7799

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

29929

PIERRE’S VARIETY Blue Hills, Miracle Close Is seeking to employ a

COOK

Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.

Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers.

Salary: $1,200.00 Monthly

CONTACT: 341-9136

PROVO STEVEDORING LIMITED is seeking a

OPERATOR

with the knowledge of handling heavy equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum 5 years heavy equipment experience • Clean Police Record • Valid Driver’s License COMPENSATION • Based on Experience, approximately $15 - $18 Hourly POSITION TYPE • Full-Time LOCATION Provo

ROUDY INNOCENT

BACK ROAD, MARY JANE LANE, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 344-7371

SHERRI MARIE SMITH

MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 3459421/343-4111

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

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO MAIN OFFICE AT PROVO STEVEDORING LIMITED, SOUTH DOCK PORT PROVIDENCIALES TCI. VIA FAX (649) 946-4828 OR EMAIL: MWTENN@PROVOSTEVEDORING.COM BELONGERS ONLY 29917

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

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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29878

VACANCIES

URY COX

TREVOR M. GARLAND

SUPERIOR PAINTING

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Acting on behalf

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

QUENTIN WILLIAMS

DOMESTIC WORKER

$6.25 Hourly Clean, cook, wash, house duties, etc.

Leeward Highway Juba Sound #25 Tel: 649-332-1787

B&J RESTAURANT

LABOURER

$6.25 Hourly Clean pots, stove, clean yard, lift heavy things, etc.

Leeward Highway next to Pastor James Church Tel: 649-243-6469

KAMMULA A. PENN

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: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 342-2949

DOMESTIC WORKER

$ 6.25 Hourly Clean, cook, wash, etc.

Glass Shack Windward Road Tel: 649-232-7497 Only Belonger Apply/Renewal work permit 29913

KIRKLEY PARKER

Light House Rd., Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.50 hourly.

CONTACT: 246-2661

Belongers 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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T.C.I DRINKING WATER

Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Bottling water and ensuring the distribution stations are stocked and all locations are sanitized and kept clean. Salary: $6.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 246-3402

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 29923

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29868

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: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 341-4111

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

LEEWARD HIGHWAY, JUBA SOUND Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $11.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 247-0801 Only Belonger Apply/ Renewal work permit

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SIMON WOOD ASSOCIATES LTD. (DBA SWA ARCHITECTS) Unit 301 Neptune Court, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands is seeking to employ a

QUALIFIED ARCHITECT

Applicant must be fully qualified RIBA part 3 or equal with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience; with the ability to travel freely throughout the Caribbean and South America • Suitable candidate must be able to work under their own initiative and has the ability to see projects from concept to completion.

• Researches literature and maintain knowledge of current building materials, structural, mechanical and electrical system codes and methods of application.

• Reviews subcontractor’s shop drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and contract agreements by checking them for technical accuracy according to accepted guideline.

• Work with customers and clients to gather facts, define design and space planning problems, conceptualize possible solutions and secure approvals of proposals.

• Review product literature, analyze materials and determine appropriateness for application to

projects.

• Provide advice and develop design documents to initiate and modify architectural, interior design and space planning solutions.

• Perform design drafting including preliminary drawings for architectural working drawings and full detail drawings for architectural, structural and mechanical works associated with building construction or improvement projects.

• Have advanced AutoCAD and SketchUp skills and intermediate Revit skills. Also, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and Adobe Photoshop.

• Have post graduate Project Management qualification and experience in Contract Administration and Site Inspection procedures.

• Excellent written and spoken English and Spanish languages.

Qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to info@SWA.tc; for more inquires contact 649 946 5911.

Salaries commensurate with experience

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ALMAIDA V. WILSON

South District, Salt Cay. Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Duties: To clean and maintain premises by removing all trash and debris inside and outside at job sites and assist skill workers and any other duties as may be necessary. SALARY: $7.50 per hour

REPORTING TO: CEO LOCATION: INVEST TCI OFFICES - PROVIDENCIALES

CONTACT: 232-2040

The Executive Administrative Assistant’s role is to provide program and administrative support to the CEO, performing a variety of tasks to the efficiency of our organization by providing personalized and timely support to the Invest TCI team.

To be successful in this role, you should be wellorganized, have great time management skills and be able to work independently.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • • • • • • • • •

Supporting the CEO in developing program initiatives Taking the lead on strategic initiatives as directed by the CEO Resolving issues and troubleshooting a variety of situations.

Act as the point of contact between the executives and internal/external clients Undertake the tasks of receiving calls, take messages and routing correspondence Handle requests and queries appropriately Maintain diary, arrange meetings and appointments, and provide reminders Take dictation and minutes and accurately enter data Produce reports, presentations, and briefs Develop and carry out an efficient documentation and filing system Undertake any related activities required by the Agency as requested by the CEO.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Education and qualifications: • College degree or equivalent in Business or related field.

• Proven experience as an Executive Administrative Assistant, Senior Executive Assistant would be considered an advantage

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

1. Administrative skills – general knowledge of overseeing basic office duties, such as managing calendars and handling correspondence 2. Report writing – using written communication skills to develop various types of reports, including expense reports and budget summaries 3. Collaboration –comfortable working knowledge of communicating with a diverse workforce that includes executives, mid-management personnel, vendors, contractors, community representatives, and others 4. Organization skills – proficiency in managing various meetings, reports, employees, and assorted clerical tasks requires top-notch organization and multitasking abilities 5. Diplomacy – proficiency in deftly handling stressful and sensitive situations with poise and professionalism 6. Proficiency in the use of various computer programs, including Accounting (Simply Accounting), Word processing (MS Office), Spreadsheets MS Office), Project Management (Visio)

SKILLS:

1. Strong track record of competency in current and

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder.

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previous employment.

2. Outstanding organizational and time management skills 3. Proficiency in verbal and written communications skills 4. Discretion and confidentiality 5. High level of integrity and professionalism 6. Detail oriented and the ability to multi-task 7. Excellent knowledge of MS Office 8. Strong computer literacy skills 9. Strong problem-solving skills

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Open and engaging demeanor.

Able to generate and share ideas.

Hands-on approach.

Willing to take personal responsibility Willing to take initiative.

Able to win trust and personal credibility Persistence and personal resilience.

Willingness to personally deliver quality to business clients.

9. Willingness to understand different cultures, lifestyles, and associated points of view.

10. Willingness to understand the values associated with small communities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Fluent English 2. Willingness and ability to travel by air, land, and sea.

Salary and Allowances: Negotiable in a range from $43,060 to $52,470 depending on education and experience.

DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

The deadline date for applications is April 22, 2022 – 5:00 p.m. Turks and Caicos time.

DAVID R. WILLIAMS

North Back Salina, Grand Turk. Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Duties: To clean and maintain premises By removing all trash and debris inside and outside at job sites and assist skill workers and any other duties as may be necessary.

SALARY: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 348-4917

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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DOROTHY G. BEEN

ERICA GREEN

LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Duties: To clean and maintain premises Remove all trash and debris to the dump, and any Other chores as assigned. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 243-4125

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

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

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East Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Duties: Regular Cleaning, mopping, sweeping, and dusting and caring for a school age child and any other household Chores as needed. SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 432-2533

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a work permit holder. 29947

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

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

Applications can be submitted by courier or delivered directly to Invest Turks and Caicos at Unit 2D, Courtyard Plaza, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, prior to the deadline. The application should be addressed to The Interim CEO- Invest Turks and Caicos and sealed envelopes should have the words “Executive Administrative Assistant” clearly marked on the front.

Alternatively, applications can be email to dastwood@ investturksandcaicos.tc The subject line in the email should read “Executive Administrative Assistant”.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

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S & B CONSTRUCTION

Over Back, Grand Turk. Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Duties: To clean and maintain premises by removing all trash and debris inside and outside at job sites and assist skill workers and any other duties as may be necessary. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 231-6432

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

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TROPICAL GLAZING SOLUTIONS TCI LTD of #6 Leeward Highway, Providenciales, is seeking to employ

TWO (2) GLAZIERS/GLASS TECHNICIANS

These applicants must have 10 years experiences in shop fronts and window glazing, certain wall systems, ALL glass interior and entrance systems, cutting/ installing glass, mirror, aluminum windows and fabrication of metal frames.

Successful applicants must be able to read architectural and structural drawings and have a valid driver’s license.

Normal working hours are from 8.00am to 5:00pm weekdays- (1 hour for Lunch) (number of hours worked may vary occasionally depending on our work demand).

Rate of pay is $30.00 per hour

On Behalf of our Client, We are seeking to employ a:

PRIVATE BOAT CAPTAIN TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • • • • • • • •

Ultimate safety for passengers, crew, environment & vessel Achieving owner's objectives Crew hiring and dismissal Personnel management Shipyard/project management Legal and regulatory compliance Navigation Accounting

INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TO US AT OFFICE OR VIA EMAIL: AUDLEY@TRIOPICALGLAZINGTCI.COM BELONGERS ONLY. THIS AD IS FOR RENEWAL OF WORK PERMIT HOLDER. OFFER EXPIRES MAY 31ST, 2022

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VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

• • • • •

Calm and charismatic personality Superior leadership, communication, management and diplomacy skills Excellent boat handling and navigational skills Excellent ISM and ISPS knowledge and practices Excellent maintenance, engineering and technical/troubleshooting experience • Ability to remain calm and give directions in an emergency situation • Organized and methodical • Financial management

JEM HOSPITALITY LTD East Bay Resort, South Caicos

REQUIREMENTS:

ROOMS DIVISION MANAGER

Captains License, STCW-95, Drug Test, Medical Exam, VHF Radio license Certified lifeguard, CPR, AED, First Aid Certified.

• On call hours during certain times of the year may include nights, weekends and holidays.

• Maintain all aspects of the vessel including but not limited to: vessel registration up to date, safety equipment up to date, acquire fishing licenses, engine service every 100hours, fixing minor repairs, hiring contractors to fix major repairs in a timely affordable fashion, daily weekly monthly and quarterly checks. Also maintain all aspects of fishing equipment including but not limited to service all fishing reels and equipment, clean and organize all tackle, able to deal with customs for international orders or fishing gear. Able to people clean the vessel with a step by step procedure that include the correct products on each type of surface from vinyl, leather, wood, fiberglass, gel coat, stainless etc. organize cleaning supplies. Prepare the boat for fishing including provisions for bait and ice, snacks and Drinks. Must deliver the vessel to the appropriate area for pick up on time never late. Must be knowledgeable on all aspects of the vessel systems including sea keeper, skyhook, joystick, garmin, radar, sonar, etc. must be able to assist in preparing fishing equipment including re-spooling reels. Mounting reels to new rods, making new rigging, baiting hooks, fileting fish for bait, etc.

• Must clean the vessel after every excursion including proper rinse down to remove salt top to bottom, front to back, scrubbing the hull with marine grade soap, rinsing, drying, squeegee windows, polish stainless, no rust, salt or water marks may be visible. Must flush engines after every use no exceptions. Must know how to operate generators, turn off batteries and switch vessel to shore power.

Rooms Division Manager required for Hotel/Resort in South Caicos. Candidate will have 10+ years’ proven experience in hotel management at high volume locations.

The Rooms Division Manager must have demonstrated excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to attract, retain, motivate, coach and develop team members for high performance.

The candidate must have demonstrated excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate, present and direct. He/she will have proven collaborative skills with ability to influence, build relationships, manage conflicts and negotiate. The candidate will have proven business management skills with the ability to understand strategy, business functions, decision-making and workflow.

The Rooms Division Manager will possess proven finance skills with the ability to schedule, budget, forecast, manage cash flow, understand financial statements and manage to business metrics.

The Rooms Division Manager will also possess project management skills demonstrating the ability to plan and manage successful projects, manage risks, costs, deadlines, project teams and vendors.

Candidate must have served as management leader in Guest Services, Food and Beverage (including catering), Front Office/Reservations, Rooms Division, Maintenance, Spa and Retail departments.

The Rooms Division Manager must have served in a team-oriented partnership with on-site service provider/operation to provide a seamless guest experience.

The Rooms Division Manager must be competent in Microsoft Office, Property Management Software, Blue Bison, TCP, POS Systems and possess a valid Driver’s License. Salary Range – $40K-$50K depending on experience.

EXPERIENCE:

The minimum qualifications for a Boat Captain position include: 3-5 years' experience as a Chief Officer/Mate. 5+ years' experience as a Boat Captain for larger Boats. License depending on the tonnage of the boat/yacht.

Salary $4,500.00 - $5,000.00 per month/Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience.

Interested and qualified persons should submit an application to Russell and Associates (2004) Ltd., 229 Prestige Place, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands or contact us via email: delthia@russellandassocaitesltd.com; Telephone: 649-244-3572. Applicants are also encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Department of Labour and Employment Services on or before 29th April 2022. Only short-listed persons will be contacted.

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All applicants arerequired to produce a clean police record.

All positions require fully flexible hours during working days, nights, weekends and public holidays. Employment includes enrollment in national health insurance and national insurance as specified by Law. APPLY WITH RESUME AND COVER LETTER VIA EMAIL TO:

MARSHA BLANCHE EMAIL: MARSHA@MISICKSTANBROOK.TC TEL. (649) 946-4732

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HOWARD DICKENSON

Palm Grove, Grand Turk. Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Duties: To clean and maintain premises By removing all trash and debris inside and outside at job sites and assist skill workers and any other duties as may be necessary. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 232-0976 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder.

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ISLAND HIDEAWAY is seeking a

HANDYMAN

This is a new position.

Location: Grace Bay Hills Providenciales

CONTACT: 941-3101

FRANTZLEY BENJAMIN

South District, Salt Cay. Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

Duties: Regular Cleaning, mopping, sweeping, and dusting and caring for a school age child and any other household Chores as needed.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 346-5615

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. ThIs Position is currently held by a work permit holder. 29948

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

CAICOS VILLA MANAGEMENT

VILLA DEL MAR

MAINTAINER $7.00 P/H

BARTENDER $7.50 P/H

Perform minor fixes such as repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls.

SALT CAY BUILDERS

Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

12 ruby crest, Blue hills, provo tel:346-6132

to work 6 days per week.

Salary $6.50 per hour

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Bonaventure Cres, Grace Bay Contact 649-941-5160

Serving customers who sit at the bar with food and drinks

HOUSEKEEPER $7.50 P/H making sure all assigned areas are clean, neat, & tidy.

Belonger are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the labour board. These position is currently held by work permit 29953

Duties: To clean and maintain premises by removing all trash and debris inside and outside at job sites and assist skill workers and any other duties as may be necessary. SALARY: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-6663

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

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STEPHANIE BEAUTY SALON LIGHTHOUSE ROAD GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

NAIL TECHNICIAN

Duties: to design paint and refill Nails, to do Pedicures and manicures. SALARY: $9.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-5785

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a work permit holder. 29949

CLOVELEAF AGENCY

Telephone: 947-0561/ 246-7382. On Behalf of our Clients AUTO BOX

Bottle Creek, North Caicos

1 LABOURER (NEW POSITION)

Rate: $6.50 per hr Description: Assist Mechanic, clean garage, manage customers, any jobs given by employer

TWO FAT BROTHERS

Bottle Creek, North Caicos (New Position)

BAR HELPER (NEW

POSITION)

Rate: $6.50 per hour Description: Assist Bartender, Clean Restaurant, washing dishes and any jobs given by employer

SANI HOLDINGS LTD.

Conch Bar, Middle Caicos

KITCHEN HELPER (NEW POSITION)

Rate: $6.50 hr Description: Assist Chef,

Clean Restaurant, washing dishes and any jobs given by employer

VERNICE JAMES

Bottle Creek, North Caicos (New Position)

LIVE IN CARETAKER (NEW POSITION)

Rate: $6.50 per hour Description: Manage household, assist employer in daily task, running errands and any jobs given by employer

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGE TO APPLY

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THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

PUBLIC NOTICE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS APPLICATION (SECTION 4(3) OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS ORDINANCE) Take notice that I, Nigel Dakin, Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands in exercise of the powers conferred in me by Section 6(4) of the Turks and Caicos Islander Status Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Turks and Caicos Islander Status to Merilia Mompremier PetitFrere by virtue of marriage to a Turks and Caicos Islander.

NOTICE REGULATION 8 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 2014 An Application, REGISTERED PR 16010, by Stephanie Logue & Michael Vance for the development of a New Modular Building System for Three (3) One-Bedroom Studios with Swimming Pool and Deck & a Main One (1) Bedroom Dwelling with Separate Two-Bedroom Building, Swimming Pool & Deck, Solar Panel Array System and Storage Container has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on parcel 60703/48, Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales.

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

April 16-22, 2022 ESTEL RAPHAEL

EXCLUSIVE ACCESSORIES #17 Salt Mills Plaza Is seeking to employ a

#10 Oak Avenue, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

JEWELRY REPAIRMAN

LABOURER

New Subdivision, Five Cays 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: $7.00 hourly

CONTACT: 343-9399

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29764

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Repairs broken jewelry.

Work Permit Renewal. $6.25 Hourly

ARTIST/PAINTER

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to accessories, etc.

Develop creative ideas or new methods for making art. Create sketches, templates, or models to guide their work. $6.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 247-5610

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29809

COCO BISTRO

Maintenance of building and property upkeep Removes debris from around the building Takes care of the garden; watering the garden, planting and transplanting of plants Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 946-5369

EMAIL: COCOBISTRO@TCIWAY.TC Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is for work permit holder renewal 29712

GEORGINA CASTILLO 13 Silicone St., Millennium Heights 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: $8.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-243-4580 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29804

TANYA TAYLOR

ALLEN PARKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DUTIES: His job is to sweep the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, living room, and laundering sheets.

Salary: $6.00 per hourly

CONTACT: (649) 232 1468

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

This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 29704

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: 345-4948

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29825

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

GLORY GROCERY STORE & SALON Millennium Highway Is seeking to employ a

SUPERVISOR

Plans, monitors, and appraises job results. Conducts training. Implements and enforces systems, policies, and procedures.

Salary: $8.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 345-5113

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29755

GRACE BAY WATERSPORTS LTD. #5B SEAGRAPE DRIVE, LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

MECHANIC

Duties: Working on boats, Jet Ski Salary $8.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week CONTACT: 332-1280

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29747

LABOURER

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

CONTACT: 346-4072

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 29922

THOMAS B. PARKER Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Regular Cleaning, mopping, sweeping, and dusting and any other household Chores as needed. SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 347-0522

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 29946

SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 342-6992

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 29920

Acting on behalf of ROMEO LYNSDALE OUTTEN

244-1927 Behind Paradise church, Five Cays

TRADESMAN 350 WEEKLY

Carrying out a variety of maintenance duties and assist with on going construction on my property

EVERGREEN LANDSCAPING 331-7188

Curlew Drive Long Bay Hill # 19

GARDENER $300.00

Gardener will be soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting

TRADESMAN 400 WEEKLY Carrying out a variety of maintenance duties, repairing company tools and assist with ordering supplies for the company

BELONGERS ONLY

VICTOR Y LEONEL MECHANIC Aviation Drive, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

TWO MECHANICS

Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. Salary: $10.00 Hourly CONTACT: 649-344-9400 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

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.

EASY WAY

WESLY ELIAZARD CAMPBELL KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

WILLDY ROBYN CLARE

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VR SUPERMARKET Millennium Highway, Blue Hills. Is seeking to employ a

PURCHASER

Responsible for purchasing products, materials, and services.

Duties include assessing the market, ordering new products, and keeping accurate records. Salary: $8.00 Hourly CONTACT: 346-0002 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE The Turks and Caicos Islands oldest and leading publishing house is in need of additional staff to fill the following posts:

WRITERS/ PHOTO JOURNALIST

Candidates must have at least five (5) years’ experience working full-time for daily newspapers and/or news/features magazines, reporting on hard news, features and parliamentary/court proceedings. Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience.

FOR MAGAZINES AND OTHER PERIODICALS GRAPHICS PRODUCTION DESIGNER/ PAGINATOR

This position requires someone with at least five (5) years’ experience working with Macintosh or PC computers. Must be skilled in the make-up of advertising and pagination. Proficiency using InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop software for print is essential. Some technical, networking and web design knowledge an asset. Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience.

COURT REPORTER

College or high school graduate with at least five (5) years’ experience in community reporting. Ability to drive and use a camera a desirable asset.

Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience.

ADVERTISING SPACE SALES PERSON

Candidates must have had actual hands-on experience selling advertising space for newspapers and magazines. Ability to assist clients with the writing of copy for ads and gathering of collateral an asset. Salary is commission based.

FORWARD APPLICATIONS TO: THE PUBLISHER DUNCANSON PUBLICATIONS LTD. EMAIL: TCNEWS@TCIWAY.TC NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Preferences will be given to Belonger and Legal Residents

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April 16-22, 2022

April 16-22, 2022

Entertainment

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Key’s debut album to be preserved in National Recording Registry QUEEN’S rousing “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Journey’s uplifting “Don’t Stop Believin’” and Alicia Keys’ decorated debut album are grooving their way into the most important record collection of them all — the Library of Congress, which included the classic works in its latest entries to the National Recording Registry.

This year’s 25 new additions to the registry — which preserves recordings that are deemed culturally significant — also included Ricky Martin’s megahit “Livin’ La Vida Loca”; the Staten Island rap group Wu-Tang Clan’s first album, “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers),” and audio of sportscaster Milo Hamilton’s broadcast of Hank Aaron’s then-record 715th MLB home run.

“The National Recording Registry

reflects the diverse music and voices that have shaped our nation’s history and culture through recorded sound,” Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said Wednesday.

“The national library is proud to help preserve these recordings, and we welcome the public’s input.

We received about 1,000 public nominations this year for recordings to add to the registry.”

The registry launched in 2000, with 25 new entries added each year.

Recordings eligible for preservation include individual songs, albums, podcasts and other forms of audio.

Nearly 90 years of audio is reflected in the 2022 lineup, with James P. Johnson’s 1921 recording of the song “Harlem Strut” being the oldest new addition to the registry, and Marc Maron’s 2010 “WTF” podcast episode with Robin Williams

being the most recent.

Other additions include WNYC’s coverage of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the Disneyland Boys Choir’s 1964 recording of “It’s a Small World.”

Keys, who was born in Manhattan, exploded onto the music scene in 2001 with the release of her chart-topping first album, “Songs in A Minor,” which won her five Grammys.

“I’m so honored and grateful that ‘Songs in A Minor,’ the entire album, gets to be recognized as such a powerful body of work that is just going to be timeless,” Keys said Wednesday.

Queen’s rock opera “Bohemian Rhapsody” was previously inducted in the Grammys Hall of Fame in 2004, while Journey’s upbeat anthem “Don’t Stop Believin’” received the honor last year.

“That song, over the years, has become something that has a life of its own,” Journey lead singer Steve Perry said. “It’s about the people who’ve embraced it and found the lyrics to be something they can relate to and hold onto and sing.”

Keys, who was born in Manhattan, exploded onto the music scene in 2001 with the release of her chart-topping first album, “Songs in A Minor,” which won her five Grammys.

In March, Steven Seagal told Fox News that he sees Russia and Ukraine, an independent republic, “as one family.”

Steven Seagal turns 70 with pro-Putin ‘family and friends’ in Russia MARTIAL arts actor Steven Seagal turned 70 years old in Moscow, reportedly surrounded by pro-Putin propagandists he referred to as “family” and “friends.”

The “On Deadly Ground” star celebrated becoming a septuagenarian in a Russian restaurant, where RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan and Russia-1 host Vladimir Solovye were in attendance, The Times reported.

Both outlets are state-sponsored.

Video of Seagal addressing his comrades was posted to Twitter by “Russian Propaganda Myth Dismantler” Michael Sender.

“I have all of you here with me because each and everyone one of you, you are my family and my

friends,” Seagal said in English, which an interpreter translated to Russian. “I love all of you and we stand together, through thick and through thin.”

Seagal, who has referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “brother,” has also praised the former KGB agent as “one of the greatest world leaders,” according to The Guardian. In 2014, he called Putin’s annexation of Crimea “very reasonable.”

He has also stood by Putin since Russian forces invaded Ukraine on March 24 kicking off a bloody war that has been condemned by the free world. In March, Seagal told Fox News that he sees Russia and Ukraine, an independent republic, “as one family.”

Actor Pamela Anderson appears on stage during the curtain call for her Broadway debut playing Roxie Hart in “Chicago,” at the Ambassador Theatre on Tuesday.

Pamela Anderson makes Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’ PAMELA Anderson smiled and held a bouquet of roses after making her much-anticipated Broadway debut with Tuesday’s performance in “Chicago.”

Anderson waved to the audience and held hands with her co-stars during the curtain call at the

Ambassador Theatre Tuesday night, which kicked off her eightweek run playing Roxie Hart in the musical.

The “Chicago” performances led by Anderson are set to continue through June 5.

“She just looked like she was

having a great time at the end of the show,” an unnamed attendee told People after Anderson’s debut.

Anderson, 54, told ABC’s “Good Morning America” last month that she was excited to get outside of her comfort zone by starring in a stage musical. (NYDailynews)

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Mutations across species reveal clues to ageing HOW long animals live is linked to how quickly their genetic code mutates, a study suggests.

Researchers discovered that mammals - from tigers to humans - have roughly the same number of mutations by the time they die of old age.

But short-lived animals tend to burn through their allowance more rapidly, the analysis of 16 species indicates.

The researchers say it helps explain why we age and sheds light on one of cancer’s most perplexing mysteries.

Experts said the findings, by researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, were “staggering” and “thought-provoking”.

Mutations are changes that creep into the instruction manual for building and running our bodies - our DNA. Those mutations have long been known to be at the root of cancer, but whether they were important for ageing has been debated for decades. Researchers at Sanger say they have produced “the first experimental evidence” suggesting they are.

They analysed how quickly mutations occur in species with different life expectancies. They looked at DNA from a cat, black and white colobus, dog, ferret, giraffe, horse, human, lion, mouse, naked mole rat, rabbit, rat, ringtailed lemur and a tiger.

our bodies’ cells.

Telomere shortening and epigenetic changes are also thought to play a role. However, if mutations are involved, then it poses the question whether there are ways of slowing the genetic damage or even repairing it.

The researchers want to see whether this pattern holds true for all life or just for mammals.

They are aiming to add fish to the analysis, including a Greenland shark, which can live to over 400 years old and is the longest-living vertebrate in the world.

The study shows doggy DNA mutates five times faster than their owners’ genetic code.

The study, published in the journal Nature, showed mice rattle through nearly 800 mutations a year during their short lives, which last just under four years.

And the longer animals live, the fewer mutations they pick up each year.

Dogs have around 249 annual mutations, a lion 160 and a giraffe 99. Humans averaged 47.

One of the researchers, Dr Alex Cagan, said the pattern was “striking” and it was “really surprising and exciting” that all the animals in the study converged on “about 3,200” mutations across their lifetime.

If people’s DNA mutated at the same rate as that of mice, we

would die with more than 50,000 genetic alterations.

“Despite having different lifespans, at the end of life the mammals had the same number of mutations,” Dr Cagan told the BBC. “This is the number, but what does it mean? It’s a mystery to us,” he said.

It could be the cells in the body reach a critical number of mutations and then conk out. There are also ideas that “a few [cells] behaving badly” start to take over critical tissue, such as in the heart, as we age, so organs do not function properly.

Ageing, however, is unlikely to be down to a single process inside

CANCER PARADOX In cancer science there is a conundrum known as “Peto’s paradox” - why don’t big, longliving animals have sky-high rates of cancer?

The more cells there are in your body and the longer you live, the greater the chance that one of them becomes cancerous. This should be terrible news for elephant and whales.

“Whales have trillions more cells [than us]. They shouldn’t exist as they’d have cancer before adulthood,” says Dr Cagan.

Big animals tend to live longer, so their slower mutation rate could help explain the paradox, but the researchers say this is far from the whole story.

Naked mole rats and giraffes both live to broadly the same age,

with similar mutation rates, despite giraffes being thousands of times larger.

“You’d expect the giraffe’s mutation rate to be even lower, but it’s like body size doesn’t matter,” said Dr Cagan.

Instead, the researchers argue that other methods of suppressing cancer must have evolved - which could inspire new cancer therapies.

For example, elephants have more copies of a chunk of DNA that suppresses tumours.

Dr Alexander Gorelick and Dr Kamila Naxerova, from Harvard Medical School, said the gulf between a human’s 47 mutations a year and a mouse’s 800 was huge..

“This difference is staggering, given the large overall similarities between human and mouse genomes.

“These results are thoughtprovoking.”

Dr Simon Spiro, a wildlife veterinary pathologist at the Zoological Society of London, said: “Animals often live much longer in zoos than they do in the wild, so our vets’ time is often spent dealing with conditions related to old age.

“The genetic changes identified in this study suggest that diseases of old age will be similar across a wide range of mammals, whether old age begins at seven months or 70 years.” (BBC)

Vitamin K could slash dementia risk, new study finds THE stark increase in dementia cases in recent years has many concerned about developing the condition, which already affects over 55 million people worldwide, according to Alzheimer’s Disease International. To make matters worse, that number is expected to double over the next two decades and reach 139 million cases by 2050. With that in mind, we are all looking for ways to decrease our risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease—the most common form of the condition. You may be happy to learn that a new study yielded promising results when it came to evaluating one vitamin’s potential to improve cognitive abilities.

And it’s one you might already be consuming.

Findings from a new study presented at the Experimental Biology meeting earlier this month suggest that vitamin K has the potential to improve cognitive abilities in aging

brains. As reported by Medical News Today, researchers from AlMaarefa University in Saudi Arabia evaluated the protective effect of vitamin K by comparing two groups of older rats (which are often used in scientific research due to their genetic similarities to humans).

Vitamin K includes the compounds vitamin K1 and vitamin K2. In the study, one group of rats received a vitamin K2 supplement, menaquinone-7 (MK7), while the second group did not. When undergoing cognitive functioning tests over the course of 17 months—including a maze, a swim test, and a “sociability test”—the rats that received vitamin K showed reduced levels of cognitive impairment, depression, and anxiety. In addition, investigators observed improvements in spatial memory and learning ability as a result of vitamin K supplementation.

Eating one to two servings of leafy greens such as spinach, kale, collard greens, and lettuce should get the job done for vitamin K1.

Vitamin K2 is less common in Western diets, according to a 2021 study of the vitamin’s effect on Alzheimer’s disease, as it is mostly found in fermented foods, pickled vegetables, and some cheeses.

Meats, fish, and egg yolks also have menaquinone-4 (MK-4), a form of vitamin K2 that is converted from vitamin K1.

You can also substitute these natural sources with supplements, senior author of the latest study Mohamed El-Sherbiny, PhD, professor of anatomy at AlMaarefa University, told Medical News Today. However, other studies differ on the protective benefit of these supplements, which don’t allow vitamin K to be absorbed as well in the body, the Alzheimer’s Organization states.

Previous studies have shown

Vitamin K could slow age-related cognitive decline associated with dementia.

the benefits of vitamin K and its ability to slow cognitive decline in the aging brain, including a 2018 study of 960 older adults published in Neurology. When individuals

ate one to two servings of mustard greens, spinach, collards, or kale every day, they had the same cognitive abilities as those who were 11 years younger.

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James Webb telescope’s MIRI instrument goes super-cold IT is perhaps the very definition of cool. The Mid-Infrared Instrument on the James Webb Space telescope is now at its super-low operating temperature.

The UK-assembled instrument has reached a decidedly chilly -267C, or just six degrees above “absolute zero”.

This unimaginably low temperature is not far short of the point where all atoms are supposed to stop jiggling.

MIRI’s frigid status will allow the Webb observatory to see the distant Universe in unprecedented detail.

The temperature milestone, confirmed by the US space agency Nasa on Wednesday, was hailed by the instrument’s British coprincipal investigator, Prof Gillian Wright.

“The cooldown process has been a validation of our thermal design,” she told BBC News.

“When you plan these things, you always have contingencies.

There are ‘what ifs?’; how will you react if this happens or that happens? But it’s been done in a single, straight shot. It’s a really fantastic achievement.”

MIRI is one of four instruments on Webb, which is the successor to the venerable Hubble Space Telescope and expected to be no less revolutionary.

A key difference, though, is that Webb will be tuned to see the Universe at longer wavelengths, in the infrared.

This means it must be protected from all heat sources, including

Conceptual studies on what would become MIRI began in the late 1990s.

its own hardware, which would otherwise glow in that same portion of the light spectrum it wants to detect.

To this end, Webb deployed a giant sunshield shortly after it was launched on 25 December.

This tennis court-sized membrane put all the important parts of the telescope in the shade.

This was enough in the environment of space to passively cool three of the instruments on Webb to their target temperatures of just under -233C, or to use the more scientific temperature scale: 40 kelvin.

But this isn’t nearly cold enough for MIRI, which will work with the longest infrared wavelengths in Webb’s sensitivity range.

“Our detectors have to be at less than 7K, or they swamp themselves with what we call ‘dark current’,” said Prof Wright.

“If we’re higher than this temperature the inherent motions of the atoms inside the detectors create a charge and that’s what they would be measuring above 7K. The optics, or mirrors, inside MIRI need to be less than 12K,” the director of the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh explained.

Achieving an even colder regime has required an active cooling unit, or cryo-cooler, developed by engineers at US aerospace manufacturer Northrop Grumman.

The unit is a network of pumps, valves and piping that drives helium gas at various pressures across the telescope to absorb excess heat inside MIRI and then dump it well away from the instrument.

With the operating temperature now achieved, the MIRI team can get on with preparing for observations.

This involves first ensuring

the focusing of Webb’s huge, 6.5m-wide mirror works for MIRI just as well as it does for the telescope’s other instruments.

Then there is calibration work - confirming MIRI is delivering the data from its camera and spectrographs in a way that’s expected and understood.

All this is likely to take a couple of months.

MIRI’s camera will eventually give us great vistas of the cosmos, much like Hubble has done; the spectrographs will reveal the chemistry, temperature, density and velocity of many of the objects in view.

James Webb has a number of goals that include searching for the very first stars to shine in the Universe and to study in detail the formation and evolution of galaxies.

MIRI will be involved in all of this.

Among its smart technologies are four coronagraphs. These are small discs placed across the field of view for use in high-contrast imaging. They will permit Webb to block out the glare of a star to study only its orbiting planets.

The coronagraphs are on a wheel of different imaging filters developed by the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) in Heidelberg, Germany.

This mechanism, like the detectors and optics in MIRI, will have to keep working in the super-cold conditions inside the instrument for what could be the next 20 years. (BBC)

Zika virus may be one step away from explosive outbreak A NEW outbreak of Zika virus is quite possible, warn researchers, with a single mutation potentially enough to trigger an explosive spread.

The disease caused a global medical emergency in 2016, with thousands of babies born braindamaged after their mums became infected while pregnant.

US scientists say the world should be on the lookout for new mutations.

Lab work, described in the journal Cell Reports, suggests the virus could easily shift, creating new variants.

Recent infection studies suggest those variants may prove effective at transmitting the virus, even in countries which have built up immunity from previous outbreaks of Zika, say the team from the La Jolla Institute for Immunology.

Experts said the findings, although theoretical, were interesting - and

a reminder that viruses other than Covid could pose a threat.

SHAPESHIFTING VIRUS Zika is spread by bites from infected Aedes mosquitoes. The insects are found throughout the Americas - except for Canada and Chile, where it is too cold for them to survive - and across Asia.

While for most people Zika is a mild illness, with no lasting effects, it can have catastrophic consequences for babies in the womb.

If a mother contracts the virus during pregnancy, it can harm the developing baby, causing microcephaly (unusually small head) and damaged brain tissue.

The researchers recreated what happens when Zika passes back and forth between mosquitoes and humans, using cells and living mice in their experiments.

When Zika passed between mosquito cells and mice in the

The virus has been linked to cases of microcephaly.

laboratory, small genetic changes occurred.

This meant it was relatively easy for Zika to mutate in a way that allowed the virus to thrive and spread, even in animals that had some previous immunity from a similar mosquito-borne infection called dengue.

MORE INVESTIGATION Lead investigator Prof Sujan Shresta said: “The Zika variant that

we identified had evolved to the point where the cross-protective immunity afforded by prior dengue infection was no longer effective in mice.

“Unfortunately for us, if this variant becomes prevalent, we may have the same issues in real life.”

Prof Jonathan Ball, an expert in viruses at the University of Nottingham, told the BBC: “We’ve heard so much lately about the rapid evolution and emergence of

coronavirus variants, but this is a timely reminder that shapeshifting is a common feature shared by so many viruses.

“This work shows just how rapidly a single letter change in the genome sequence of a virus can arise, and the stark impact it can have on the disease capability of a virus. But viruses that share these changes haven’t often been seen in outbreaks and, as the authors point out, these intriguing insights require more thorough investigation.”

Dr Clare Taylor, from the Society for Applied Microbiology, said: “Although these findings were seen in laboratory experiments and therefore have limitations, it does show that there is potential for variants of concern to arise during the normal Zika transmission cycle and reminds us that monitoring is important to follow viruses as they evolve.”

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Keep your waist to less than half your height, guidance says PEOPLE should be encouraged to measure their waist to check they don’t have too much dangerous fat around their middle, updated guidelines say.

An adult’s waist should be less than half their height to reduce health risks, health body NICE recommends.

Measuring body mass index (BMI) is also useful - but doesn’t take into account excess weight around the abdomen.

This increases the risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.

New draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) says people from some Asian and black ethnic groups are more prone to this type of fat build-up around the waist, which is called “central adiposity”.

They should use lower BMI thresholds for obesity to help predict their specific health risks.

But NICE warns that even those in a healthy BMI weight category could be carrying too much weight around the waist.

“Explain to people that to measure their waist, they should

ethnic groups, as well as highly muscular adults, it adds.

But waist circumference measurements are not accurate in people with a BMI over 35, pregnant women or children under two.

professor of metabolic medicine at the University of Glasgow, said whether this new message gets taken up is “uncertain” but he said it never harms to try “new ways” to get people to think about their health.

Other experts say measuring the waistline doesn’t work for people who are very short or older people over 60 who may have lost height with ageing.

But Professor Rachel Batterham, consultant in obesity, diabetes and endocrinology, who is on the guidelines committee, said: “Increased fat in the abdomen increases a person’s risk of developing several life-limiting diseases including type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

“Waist-to-height ratio is a simple, easy-to-use measure that identifies people who are at increased health risk and would benefit from weight management support to improve their health.”

DISEASE RISK The latest estimates for England suggest that 28% of adults are obese and a further 36% are overweight a problem that is costing the NHS more than £6bn.

Professor Naveed Sattar,

‘BE SENSITIVE’ In the guidance, GPs and nurses are advised to ask someone’s permission before talking about their weight, and also to “discuss it in a sensitive manner”.

Advice on managing weight is

An adult’s waist should be less than half their height in order to reduce health risks, the guidance says.

find the bottom of their ribs and the top of their hips, wrap a tape measure around the waist midway between these points and breathe out naturally before taking the measurement,” say the guidelines on identifying people who are overweight and obese.

If you’re 175cm (5ft 9 inches) tall, for example, then your waist measurement should be less than 87.5cm (34 inches) - or half your height.

Measuring waist-to-height ratio can be used for both sexes and all

usually tailored to the individual and focuses on improving their diet and getting them to exercise more, in addition to potential treatments and surgery.

Dr Paul Chrisp, director of the centre for guidelines at NICE, said the updated draft guidelines help people understand what factors affect their health and how to address them.

Healthcare professionals and the public can comment on the proposed recommendations in the guidelines before they are published in May. The updated guidelines say doctors should also consider using waist-to-height ratio in children and young people aged over five to assess and predict health risks.

During the pandemic, there was a substantial rise in obesity in children in England with 25% classed as obese by the time they leave primary school, according to recent NHS data.

Dr Nivedita Aswani, consultant paediatrician specialising in diabetes and weight management at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, said even young children were at risk of the effects of fat in the abdomen. (BBC)

All children over eight should get routine screening for anxiety, experts recommend AN INFLUENTIAL panel of experts are recommending that children as young as 8 get routinely screened for anxiety.

The recommendation adds to their previous guidance that children 12 or older should be screened for depression. However, they refrained from advising that children younger than 11 get depression screening or that children in general be screened for suicide risk, citing a lack of sufficient evidence.

The recommendations come from the United States Preventive Services Task Force, or USPSTF. Though the USPSTF is under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, task force members are voluntary outside experts brought in to provide recommendations on a variety of topics related to the prevention of

health problems. Their guidelines carry significant weight among health care professionals and even influence the insurance coverage of preventative treatments.

One of the areas covered by the USPSTF is the type of mental health services that should be offered to young children and teens during health care visits. In 2016, they recommended that children over the age of 12 be routinely screened for clinical depression. Their latest draft guidelines, released Tuesday, maintain this advice, but for the first time they’re calling for children as young as 8 to be screened for anxiety as well. Both guidelines are for children who aren’t visibly experiencing or reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression.

“To address the critical need for supporting the mental health of children and adolescents in

The guideline is for children who aren’t visibly experiencing or reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression.

primary care, the Task Force looked at the evidence on screening for anxiety, depression, and suicide risk,” said task force member Martha Kubik, a registered nurse and researcher at George Mason University, in a statement from the USPSTF. “Fortunately, we found that screening older children for anxiety and depression is effective in identifying these conditions so children and teens can be connected to the support they need.”

The evidence, for now at least, is less certain for other areas of screening, according to the

task force. As before, they ruled that there isn’t enough data to know whether or not suicide risk screening for children in general is beneficial, or for widespread depression screening of children under 11. They’re calling for more research on these topics specifically. And in the meantime, they’re advising that health care professionals use their own judgement to decide when patients might need this kind of screening on a case-by-case basis.

The recommendations may be more relevant than ever. Late last

month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data showing that more than 40% of high school students have felt hopeless or persistently sad during the first half of 2021—numbers that have increased since before the pandemic.

These guidelines are still in their draft version, though, so there is a chance they may vary before their final publication. From now until early May, members of the public and other scientists will be allowed to offer their comments on the decision. (Gizmodo)

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Andrew McDonald (left, with white-ball captain Aaron Finch) played four Tests for Australia.

McDonald named coach of Australia’s men’s cricket team ANDREW McDonald has been appointed head coach of Australia’s men’s team.

McDonald, who has been part of Australia’s coaching team since 2019, has signed a four-year contract with Cricket Australia.

The former Test all-rounder replaces Justin Langer, who left the role in February after rejecting a short-term contract extension.

“I am honoured to be given this incredible opportunity for what is an exciting period ahead,” McDonald said.

McDonald took interim charge of Australia’s Test and limitedovers teams on the recent tour of Pakistan.

Australia won the two-match Test series 1-0, lost the one-day series 2-1 and won the sole T20.

“The journey so far has been particularly pleasing,” McDonald said.

“My plan is to build on the growth, depth and experience of the squad while working collectively with the group and across the game.”

McDonald previously led Victoria and the Melbourne

Renegades to all three domestic titles during the 2018-19 season and coached Leicestershire in county cricket.

He played four Tests for his country, and had a 13-year first-class career with his home state Victoria and Leicestershire in England.

Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley described McDonald as the “clear choice” for the role.

“Andrew has already shown he is an outstanding head coach and the vision he outlined for the roles was both impressive and exciting,” he said.

“We are proud of the way the team played and the respect shown throughout the tour of Pakistan under the leadership of Andrew, Pat [Cummins] and Aaron [Finch].”

Former coach Langer led Australia to the Men’s T20 World Cup title during his four-year tenure..

He oversaw the 4-0 Ashes victory over England on home soil earlier this year but it was widely reported the players were increasingly unhappy with his leadership style.

Allyson Felix is a seven-time Olympic champion.

Allyson Felix: US Olympic great to retire at end of season ALLYSON Felix, the most decorated female track and field Olympian of all time, will retire at the end of the season.

The 36-year-old American has won 11 Olympic medals, including seven golds, as well as 13 world titles.

She competed at her fifth and final Olympics in Tokyo last summer.

“As a little girl they called chicken legs - never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined I’d have a career like this,” said Felix.

“I have so much gratitude for this sport that has changed my life.

I have given everything I have to running and for the first time I’m not sure if I have anything left to give.

“I want to say goodbye and thank you to the sport and people

who have helped shape me the only way I know how - with one last run.

“This season isn’t about the time on the clock, it’s simply about joy. If you see me on the track this year I hope to share a moment, a memory and my appreciation with you.”

Felix has won four Olympic golds in the 4x400m relay, two in the 4x100m relay, and one in the 200m.

In November 2018, Felix gave birth to her daughter Camryn by emergency Caesarean at 32 weeks after discovering she had preeclampsia, which could have been life-threatening for them both.

Less than a year later, she became the most successful athlete in World Championships history when she took two relay golds in

Doha.

That same year, she took on sponsor Nike over maternity pay.

In May 2019, she wrote in the New York Times that Nike wanted to pay her 70% less after she became a mother, and three months later, the brand changed their stance.

Felix has also worked to highlight the issue of maternal mortality among black women.

“This season I’m running for women. I’m running for a better future for my daughter. I’m running for you,” she added in her retirement statement.

“More to come on that, so stay tuned, but I’ll be sharing a series of announcements that I’m hoping will make the world better for women.

“Here’s to my final season.”

(BBC)

Freddy Rincón: Former Colombia captain dies after car crash FORMER Colombia soccer captain Freddy Rincón has died after being involved in a car crash in Cali, the hospital treating him said in a statement.

The 55-year-old Rincón was admitted to hospital on Monday following a car accident in the early hours of the day, CNN en Español reported, citing local media.

Five people were injured in the accident, which involved a van with four occupants, including the former player, and a bus, the Undersecretary of Mobility of Cali, Edwing Candelo, told the newspaper, El País Cali.

Cali’s The Imbanaco Clinic said

“despite all the efforts made by our medical and assistance team, the patient Freddy Eusebio Rincón Valencia, has died today April 13, 2022.”

“There will never be a way to express what this really means for us, we invite the entire country to remember him with happiness for everything that he brought into life with his sporting successes,” the hospital added.

A ‘PAINFUL LOSS’ Rincón played in three World Cups -- 1990, 1994 and 1998 -- and scored 17 goals in 84 games for Colombia.

The Colombian Football Federation paid tribute, saying in a statement: “This is a huge loss for his family and friends, and at the same time is a regrettable loss for our sport, where we’ll miss him and remember him with great care, appreciation, respect and admiration.”

“We send strength, support and our condolences to his family, hoping that they can support this sad and painful loss,” the statement added.

Real Madrid, who Rincón played for between 1995 and 1996, also paid tribute to him, expressing “condolences and care

Freddy Rincón taking on England’s Graeme Le Saux during the 1998 World Cup.

and affection to all of his family, teammates and managers, his clubs and all his loved ones.”

Born in 1966 in Buenaventura,

in western Colombia, he was one of the key players of his country’s golden generation in the 1990s.

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Guardiola: Man City ‘in big trouble’ despite ‘deserved’ Champions League win over Atletico MANCHESTER City’s superb Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid could have come at a cost, with Pep Guardiola admitting his side are “in big trouble” as a result of injuries picked up in the Spanish capital.

Both Kevin de Bruyne and Kyle Walker were forced off as City staged a defiant defensive display to claim a 0-0 draw at the Wanda Metropolitano, securing a 1-0 aggregate win.

Guardiola did not reveal the extent of the injuries but was clearly concerned, with Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool to follow.

The Reds made seven changes from Sunday’s high-intensity 2-2 Premier League draw at City, as Jurgen Klopp rested a number of

key players in their Champions League last-eight tie with Benfica on Wednesday.

But Guardiola made just two for the tough test against the Spanish champions.

“Today we celebrate because it is the third time in Manchester City’s history we are in the Champions League semi-finals,” the City boss told BT Sport.

“But we can’t forget we played three days ago, travelled, came here, have a lot of injuries now and I don’t know what will happen in the next weeks.

“We cannot play all the time and score four or five goals, we are human beings - we come from a difficult game against Liverpool.

“We are in big trouble.”

Wednesday’s second leg in

Manchester City had to dig in but have now reached the Uefa Champions League semi-finals for a third time.

Madrid was a bruising encounter all round for City, who had to contend with an Atletico side showing far greater ambition than in a first leg where they failed to have a single effort at goal.

Diego Simeone’s side were also extremely physical, allowing this to spill over into ill-discipline late on, with Felipe seeing red for a dangerous follow-through on Phil Foden, having earned his first yellow card for an elbow to the same player that drew blood.

The second yellow sparked an on-field confrontation between both sets of players and those on the two benches. Former City defender Stefan Savic appeared to headbutt Raheem Sterling and pull Jack Grealish’s hair in the melee.

There was also a suggestion Guardiola had liquid thrown at him as he headed for the tunnel, while there were reports of more clashes

and police having to intervene.

“Everyone saw the action, but I have nothing to say,” added the City boss.

“It is the champion of Spain and they played with energy and, in the second half, were better than us and we were lucky we didn’t concede.

In the first half we had chances, overall we are in the semi-finals - it is well deserved.

Joyce Chepkirui: Kenyan long-distance runner gets four-year doping ban KENYAN long-distance runner Joyce Chepkirui has been banned for four years for an athlete biological passport (ABP) violation.

The 33-year-old won the 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014 and also took the African title over the same distance in Marrakech that year.

Chepkirui has been provisionally suspended since June 2019, after an expert panel studied anomalies in blood samples collected by World Athletics between 2016 and 2017.

The panel concluded the “likelihood of the abnormalities in results being due to blood manipulation” - the artificial increase of red blood cells using a stimulant - was “high”.

Chepkirui explained the results by saying she suffered from hormone imbalance and vaginal bleeding, which was caused by a contraceptive injected every three months, had an iron-rich diet and took three drugs to treat these conditions.

However, the Court of

The USA men’s side are currently trying to qualify for the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia.

Joyce Chepkirui won gold in the 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games in 2014.

Arbitration for Sport (Cas) decided to ban Chepkirui after upholding an appeal filed by the Athletics Integrity Unit, and her four-year period of ineligibility has been backdated to the start of her provisional suspension.

Chepkirui’s results between 6 April 2016 and 4 August 2017 which include a third-placed finish in the Boston Marathon in April 2016 - will be disqualified and she will be required to forfeit any

medals, prizes and appearance fees gained in that time.

Meanwhile, Cas have ruled the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya should pay 2,000 Swiss Francs (US$2,140) to World Athletics as a contribution towards its legal costs and other expenses.

Kenya is still listed as a category A nation by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada), meaning the country remains a high risk for doping.

2024 T20 World Cup: USA granted automatic qualification THE USA have been granted automatic qualification for the Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024 as the co-host nation, along with West Indies.

The 2024 edition is being held in North America for the first time, and will see 20 teams participate.

There will be 12 automatic qualifiers, with eight remaining places coming from regional qualifiers.

The 12 will be made up of the top eight teams from the 2022 event, two hosts, plus the next two in the rankings.

The USA men’s side are currently trying to qualify for the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. They need to reach the final of a Qualifier in July also featuring Hong Kong, Jersey, the Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Uganda and the hosts, Zimbabwe. (BBC)

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Davidovich Fokina celebrates against Djokovic.

Djokovic loses in first match since February MEN’S world No. 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic lost his opening match at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, ranked 46th in the world.

It was Djokovic’s first match since February and only his fourth in 2022.

The 34-year-old Serbian star had been forced to miss the Australian Open and many of the ATP Tour’s biggest tournaments this year due to his Covid-19 vaccination status.

Djokovic, a two-time champion at Monte Carlo, lost to the 22- yearold Spaniard in three sets, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1.

In February, Djokovic lost his world No. 1 spot to Daniil Medvedev, but the 20-time grand slam champion returned to the top of the rankings three weeks later after Medvedev’s second-round loss to Gael Monfils at Indian Wells.

He said on Sunday ahead of the game in Monte Carlo that he is ready to put a difficult start to the year behind him.

“You have to deal with everything that probably has been dormant inside and is maybe waiting to come out,” Djokovic said as he reflected on the Australian Open debacle.

“I’m trying to deal with it on a daily basis or weekly basis, whatever. If something surfaces, I acknowledge it, but I move on.

“It’s not something that is bothering me on a daily basis so to say, I don’t feel like it has left huge scars on me that I’m unable to train or participate in tournaments or live my life, far from that.

“But it has definitely been a very challenging few months and something I’ve never experienced before. So I’ll try to use that as a fuel for what’s coming up.” (CNN)

Shrubsole represented Somerset at the age of 12 before going on to win international recognition.

Shrubsole: England bowler and World Cup winner retires from international game ENGLAND bowler Anya Shrubsole, a key part of England’s 2017 World Cup triumph, has retired from the international game.

The 30-year-old played 173 games for her country across all formats, claiming 227 wickets.

She took six wickets in England’s dramatic World Cup final win over India at Lord’s in 2017.

“I feel immensely privileged to have been able to represent my country for the past 14 years,” said Shrubsole.

“To have been involved in women’s cricket at a time of such growth has been an honour but it has become clear to me that it is moving forward faster than I can keep up with, so it is time for me

to step away.

“There have been many ups and downs along the way but it was all worth it to be able to lift the ICC Women’s World Cup at Lord’s in 2017.”

Clare Connor, the ECB’s managing director of women’s cricket, paid tribute to Shrubsole’s achievements since her debut against South Africa in August 2008.

“For 14 years she has given everything for the team so it is fitting that her reasons for retiring are so selfless,” she said.

“Her longevity, skill and impact with the new and old ball are testament to her work ethic and commitment over so many years.”

Shrubsole was England’s

leading wicket-taker in the World Cup final earlier this month as her side attempted to defend their title.

However her figures of 3-46 with the ball could not prevent England falling to a 71-run defeat

by Australia in Christchurch.

Five years previously, Shrubsole was named player of the match in the 2017 final, taking the final wicket as England beat India by nine runs.

The medium-pacer also took a hat-trick in the 2018 World Twenty20, another campaign that ended in final defeat by Australia.

Shrubsole will captain Southern Brave in the Hundred this year as she continues her career in domestic cricket. (BBC)

Miles Bridges apologises for hitting young fan with mouthguard NBA player Miles Bridges has apologised for accidentally hitting a young fan with his mouthguard after he was ejected against the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday.

“I let my temper get the best of me,” Bridges told reporters in a post-match press conference after the 132-103 loss for his team, the Charlotte Hornets.

“That was definitely the wrong thing to do by throwing my mouthpiece.”

He said he was targeting an Atlanta Hawks fan, adding: “I was aiming for the guy that was screaming at me and ... it hit a little

girl.

“That’s definitely unacceptable on my part, and I take full responsibility. I’m ready for any consequence that the NBA gives me.

“That’s on me. That’s out of character for me. You’ve been around me, you know I don’t act like that or never flash out like that.

So that was definitely wrong, a lot of emotions.

“Hopefully I can get in contact with the young girl and sincerely apologise to her.”

The Hornets forward amassed two technical fouls and was

Bridges is restrained by P.J. Washington and others as he argues with an official after being charged with a foul.

eventually ejected in the fourth quarter after he passionately protested a goaltending call.

While Bridges was walking off the court and towards the locker room, a Hawks fan appeared to yell in his direction and the player responded by throwing his

mouthguard, which reportedly landed on a young spectator.

Bridges could face additional penalties for his behaviour, according to the official NBA website.

The Hornets haven’t made the playoffs since 2016. They showed

promise at the end of the first half, earning 29 points against their opponents’ 28. But Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter wrapped up his team’s victory by smashing a third quarter surge, after rising point guard star Trae Young netted 24 points.

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Fanfare greets Queen’s The Queen’s Baton Relay, the symbol of the Commonwealth Games to take place in Birmingham, England July 28-August 8 arrived in the Turks and Caicos Islands midway its journey of 72 nations and territories.

The relay is a unique tradition of the Games that unites the two billion citizens of the Commonwealth in a celebration of sport, diversity, unity and peace. It arrived on April 6 and spent three days in the beautiful TCI, giving citizens an opportunity to showcase their culture, historic sites and beautiful beaches.

The baton arrived at the Providenciales International Airport from the Bahamas on Inter Caribbean, with just a single baton bearer from the Bahamas, unlike previous times a contingent would accompany the baton. The Local Organising Committee (LOC) headed by Hon Rita J. Gardiner,

OBE had a grand fanfare on each island led by their respective teams.

At the Providenciales International Airport, the baton was met on arrival by H.E. Governor Nigel Dakin; Premier, Hon C.W. Misick; Minister of Tourism, Hon Josephine Connolly; Hon Minister of Education, Youth and Sports; Deputy leader of the Opposition, Hon Alvin Garland; Director of Sport, Mr Jarrett Forbes, members of the media and local photographers and Spotlight who were sourced by the Birmingham Team to cover the events on all islands.

Also meeting the baton were the caretakers, Inspector Jerome Caley and Mr Willah Gray who were both trained on how to take care of the baton whilst n the Turks and Caicos Islands before taking it to its next destination, the Cayman Islands.

The baton was presented to the President of the Commonwealth Games Mr Godfrey Been and Secretary-General, Mrs Rosalie Ingham-Hall who were waiting on the Tarmac for its arrival along with the governor and other dignitaries.

Following the signing off of the baton and the press conference, a motorcade led by a Police vehicle and a VIP SUV carrying the baton up the Leeward Highway to the Cheshire Hall Plantation to a large crowd already assembled of school children and many local persons waiting to get a glimpse of the baton and a possible touch of it.

At Cheshire Hall, a royal welcome took place with 100-yearold Eve Landy passing the baton to five generation of her family members, while a tribute was made to Frontline Workers in honour of

their outstanding work during the pandemic.

The following day, the baton made its way to lush North Caicos through to majestic Middle Caicos.

In North Caicos, the baton was met with excitement and pride, presented to the Hon Arlington Musgrove, Representative for the Twin Islands and District Commissioner Cynclair Musgrove.

Though emphasis was placed on the youth, senior citizens were afforded the opportunity to pass the baton to the next generation. This was done by settlements so the family tie was meaningful.

The historical sites were the perfect backdrop for each baton exchange: starting at Bellfield Landing and ending at the magnificent Cottage Pond. Persons from all walks of life and all ages will long remember fondly the day

the baton passed through the Green Isle.

In Middle Caicos the Baton Relay was met by District Commissioner Osbourne Delancy, who included the school children on the route and planted trees at Indian Cave, Conch Bar, as a mission of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The relay will also put a specific emphasis on leaving positive legacies in the host nations, by focusing on sustainability in economic, environmental and social infrastructure. Other sites of importance in Middle were the famous Mudjon Harbour Beach and Bambara Beach.

The Team left the Twin Islands for Providenciales for the commencement of the Relay from The Children’s Park in the Bight, starting off with the sailors and other NGB’s and renowned persons

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Baton Relay in the TCI in the various communities, climaxing at the National Stadium for a Reception.

The final day of the relay saw the baton travelling to South Caicos with Executive Members of the CGA and the baton’s caretakers.

They were met on arrival by the District Commissioner, Mrs Yvette Cox, the Junkanoo Group, and Cultural Dancers from the Marjorie Basden High School and a number of community persons for a motorcade that accompanied them throughout the entire route.

The first leg was done by the D.C. from the airport to the Welcome Sign for picture taking then on to the high school for a welcome ceremony, where the MP for South Caicos Hon John Malcolm, and the CGA President brought remarks. There were also singing of the national anthem and a cultural display.

The route was designed to showcase our historical sites stated Madam D.C. that included Basden’s Well, Conch Ground, Regatta village and the Boiling Hole.

In keeping with the theme, the island focused on the youth and therefore, included participants from various sports.

Also participating were the Girl Guides and Brownies from Calvary Christian School. The event concluded with local cuisine, before the team departed for their next stop, Salt Cay. In Salt Cay, the team were met by District Commissioner, Mrs Almada Wilson and other participants from the small island of Salt Cay, along with the Ripsaw Band. The baton was passed by President of the CGA to the D.C. and the Relay commenced. It was a beautiful experience on the quaint island of Salt Cay, just about all

locals and tourists participated in the event. At the Salt Shed the famous Salt Cay Candies and Queen cakes were served amongst other local dishes.

The final stop was the Nation’s Capital, Grand Turk and the people didn’t disappoint. The residents came out in huge numbers, school children and residents graced the streets in a spirit of unity and togetherness showing their patriotism by waving their flags in jubilation. The baton arrived into Carnival’s Cruise Port Via Ferry from Salt Cay. The baton was passed to Coordinator Rita Gardiner who gave brief remarks.

She then called upon the Deputy Governor, H.E. Anya Williams to bring the welcome. A number of groups were waiting for Photo – Ops with the baton including the Governor, Members of the HOA, A. G’s Chambers, Women in

Sports and other dignitaries.

The relay commenced at 15:30 h outside Carnival’s Gate with the H.E. Governor Dakin running the first leg passing on to the Deputy Governor, the Attorney General, The Premier, Deputy Premier, Minister of Tourism, Minister of Sports, Leader of the Opposition, the Director of Sports who passed to the first of four change-makers in Grand Turk, 10-year-old Ava Camille Parker, who also gave her untold story of inspiration.

Her theme was adjusting to your situation having sustained serious injuries to her leg in a terrible accident in 2019, she was airlifted to the Cayman Islands where she had to learn to walk again. She is back playing sports, she said she will not allow her scars to define her, instead, she will adjust to her situation and move on.

Other Change Makers Were

Olympian, Delano Williams, Captain Jaywanna Smith, the first woman Captain of the TCI Regiment and Omardii Morris all giving their Untold Stories at the Official Ceremony at the Parade Grounds that was transformed into a star-studded event that was declared open by the Minister of Sports Hon Rachel Taylor.

Grand Turk was truly committed to delivering a baton relay with a specific focus on empowering and celebrating the achievements of young people, under the theme: “Let’s take it on.”

Youth Director Mrs Jasmine Parker-Thomas announced her project for the UN Sustainable Development Goals: that is Conservation, where she is planning a country-wide clean-up that will include all Schools in the country. She is willing to take it on.

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Rugby union raises over $55,000 for Anderson Alexander THE Turks and Caicos Islands Rugby Football Union has brought the local community together and helped raise over $55,000 for Anderson Alexander, a national team rugby player, who was injured in a car accident in 2021.

Following the TCIRFUs first RugbyX fundraiser, the Community stepped up for Round Two with President Keith Burant liaising with members of the business community to help raise the profile of the event and generate significantly more funds.

Burant applauded the community for coming together and said more needed to be done from the medical community to give Anderson the treatment he needs and deserves.

“The Turks and Caicos community

is always great when it comes to helping causes like this and we are incredibly grateful for the generous show of support we received. This is however only a small part of the assistance that Anderson needs.

He is in urgent need of overseas treatment and NHIP must step up to fulfil their legal and moral responsibility to this young man.

Every day that he waits provides a further challenge to his longterm recovery and the apparent bureaucratic delay that he is facing is unconscionable.”

The second fundraising event was held at the Meridian Field and headlined by local band Weaponised Conch. For more information on how to assist Anderson please go to www.rugby.tc

Weaponised Conch playing at the Anderson Alexander Fundraiser.

Thomas aims to develop female basketball in the TCI – DREAMS OF STARTING A WOMEN’S LEAGUE STELLISHA Thomas has a dream and if it comes through, female basketball players in the TCI will get the opportunity to hone their skills and move forward in the sport.

At the age of 23, she is still navigating through her studies and the sport she loves, but she is already thinking long-term and about how to produce a new crop of local players.

Thomas has been playing basketball for years, it started at Ianthe Pratt Primary and continued to Clement Howell High School, where she became team captain.

She moved to the US to finish high school and again took to the court. She then played at the University of Maine at Machias, which was only for a year, due to the discontinuation of the sport.

A year later, in 2021, she accepted the opportunity to be an assistant coach for the varsity boys and head coach for the junior varsity boys basketball teams at Washington Academy.

She calls that opportunity “amazing” and said that it has

been a wonderful experience that can open the door to many other opportunities.

“It was a great pleasure to be entrusted with this role at a young age. These groups of boys were very enthusiastic! I had a blast throughout this season. The long practices, the laughs, the cries, the long bus rides; I enjoyed every moment! We had our ups and downs, and tough times. I’m sure I sparked every emotion for them and they surely did spark every emotion for me.”

For the next few years, Thomas aims to continue her journey as a varsity coach, but her eyes are already back home and she is hoping to use her newfound knowledge and skills to make an impact in the future.

She said that during the summer breaks, she helps out at the “campus offered in Turks and Caicos and would work with persons who want to enhance their game”. She also works as a table official and has started the refereeing course in a quest to build her repertoire of knowledge.

“As I further my experience

Stellisha Thomas with her varsity team.

and knowledge in basketball, I do hope to one day return home and share my knowledge with people interested in playing the sport. For

now, I am going to remain focused on school and athletics and take advantage of every opportunity I can while I continue my studies

abroad. I would love to one day start a women’s league in the Turks and Caicos Islands to encourage more women to play basketball.”

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Walkin breaks national U17 record, wins medal as KC win ISSA Champs TCI Jamaica-based student Antwon Walkin stormed to a new national U17 discus record to play his part in Kingston College’s 33rd victory in the Boys division of the ISSA Boys and Girls Championships (Champs) at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica last weekend.

The 16-year-old finished with a bronze medal in the discus after an impressive throw of 47.78m, just short of Calabar’s High Matthew Blake, who finished second with a top throw of 47.91m.

Walkin was actually in silver medal position until the final round.

He bettered his previous record of 47.03m in two of his throws. His second throw was 47.53m, before he registered his podium finish throw at the end.

Earlier, in the shot put, Walkin could not get his throws right and finished in the eighth position. He had a string of 14m plus throws, but could not replicate his PB of 16.20m, which would have placed him on the podium.

“It feels great to represent my school and my country on such a high level. And after disappointment in the shot put, it felt great to bounce back and medal in the discus.”

Antwon’s twin Rayvon placed fourth in the triple jump and fifth in the long jump.

Another Turks Islander athlete Tayjo Oppong-Adjei also

TCI’s three Kingston College student-athletes: (l-r) Tayjo Oppong-Adjei, Rayvon Walkin and Antwon Walkin.

Antwon Walkin won bronze in the discus.

competed in the event, but in the older division.

For Antwon the podium finish and overall victory at the prestigious event were surreal.

great to know that I have peaked in the championship season, as shown in my new discus PB, and while the season isn’t quite over yet, I hope to enjoy this victory

TCI top junior swimmers in Barbados for CARIFTA Aquatics Championships TCI swimmers are in Wildey, Christ Church, Barbados for the 2022 CARIFTA Aquatics Championships.

The event represents the best agegroup swimmers in the region, with age categories under-18, under-15 and under-13 (male and female).

TCI is being represented by 10 swimmers including Jayden Davis, Tajhari Williams, Theis Burgess, Ethan Gardiner, Sophie Taylor, Danielle Burgess, Sean Walters, Rohan Shearer, Angelina Lindenhahn and Mateo Gardiner.

Vender Walters will travel as coach with Coach Zeke leading the charge and Benneth Williams as his deputy.

“Champs is a once and a lifetime experience, and there is a constant feeling of euphoria while competing with the Fortis fans showing you all their love. Feels

with my teammates.”

The national athlete is hoping to better his mark when he competes at the CARIFTA Games this weekend.

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