TC Weekly News August 27 - September 2, 2022

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The Minister who also doubles as the Leader of Government Business in the House of Assembly said the mapping and surveying aspect of the project has revealed that many of the unlawful settlements are built on private land. She said: ‘They've been mapping this for a while and that's when we realised the project is too big for just planning and so a completely separate programme is developed in order to assist, but when they go out persons show them that they have ownership and where they paid $10,000 for 100x100 square piece of land from X, X may not have owned the land, X may have been an overseer of the land, X may be a descendant of someone who has passed. “So that's why we said once we started the review we realised the nuance, if it's Crown land that's a different kettle of fish.” She stressed that the exhaustive process will also require a solution for legacy issues relating to the private ownership of property.

“A great deal of these unlawful settlements are developed on private lands that the persons who've developed the properties genuinely believe they have legal ownership.”

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“This unit is established already, we've already had the first round of meetings as a ministry.

“So it's a very nuanced sort of project but it is one that there's a level of empathy, a level of sympathy, but there is a great moral level of enforcing the laws of the land.”

Government not afraid to deal with illegal squatting – says PPID Minister “resources” and “support” is needed to undertake the complex and laborious project.

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“Because what persons may not be aware of is that the employment ordinance has a strict provision, that if you import labour into the islands that you employ, you must make some provision for housing for them, whether that is paying them sufficiently so that they could rent a place to live or providing an actual accommodation and portions of that ordinance has not been enforced over the years.

The Minister stressed that one of the areas government is looking to sternly enforce is the ordinance that governs housing for imported labour as the lack of enforcement has resulted in a housing crisis.

The project, she explained, also requires a significant boost in technical resources within the Department of Planning, because manpower is needed, “To go out and survey what is actually happening, to know how many people are in the area because the resettlement of people has to be part of the project”.

“So this entire project is standalone because our regular day work cannot allow the focus on this, but we have the legislative teeth for it.

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The Minister stressed that the eradication project has to be implemented in a manner that does not infringe on the human rights of squatters

To this end, she pointed out that a solution-oriented multisectoral approach is being taken to eradicate informal settlements and discourage squatting in the TCI. She disclosed that the project is well underway with the recent conclusion of a massive multisectoral workshop, which included her ministry, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Premier's Office, the Border Services Ministry and the Ministry of Education.

Missick also stressed that the eradication project has to be implemented in a manner that does not infringe on the human rights of squatters.Shesaid: “You have to be sensible, these are humans at the end of the day, and we have to make sure that what we are seeking to achieve does not impact persons' human rights.

“We just agreed on some aerial footage with a third party provider so that they can map out all the islands; map out these areas, and then we're looking at the other resources, the trucks and the humans that we will need to come and assist when it's time to eradicate the shantytowns, but you have to document it.”

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Minister of Physical Planning, Infrastructure and Development (PPID), Hon Akierra Missick said the Government is not shying away from dealing with the issue of illegal Missicksettlements.stressedthat contrary to popular belief, the Government is “not afraid to deal” with the problem, but she emphasised that it is much more complicated than just demolishing illegal structures and therefore requires a strategic approach.“Idon'tthink it's that we're afraid to deal with it, we need more resources and we need more support. So again, during the budget preparation, we had advised that we have moved forward with our informal settlement project, funding it $2m to provide the necessary resources, which is the aerial mapping of all the islands in the areas where these unlawful settlements have started and have expanded.”TheMinister made these remarks during a recent interview on the Expressions show with host Mr Robert Hall, Former Speaker of the House of Assembly. She pointed out that as the government prepares to tackle the long-standing issue, more Minister of Physical Planning, Infrastructure and Development (PPID) Hon Akierra Missick

Bevan Springer, President and CEO of Marketplace Excellence, a global marketing company, in an opinion piece this week urged Caribbean countries to bring their “A-game” to tourism this winter.Springer said the global travel and tourism industry is rebounding and offering the Caribbean a unique opportunity to step up its efforts to ensure a strong, bright winter season for the region's leading economic driver. He noted: “The United States, one of the region’s biggest sources of travellers, is showing an easing of inflation which should positively impact the global economic environment as colder days approach the northern climes.“As such, Caribbean travel and tourism stakeholders can feel reasonably upbeat about prospects for a strong 2022-2023 season as pre-pandemic performance levels return.

“But this does not mean we can rest on our laurels.” He reminded that the Caribbean is competing against destinations across the entire planet to attract visitors, and it still enjoys only a very small percentage of the world’s tourism pie. However, Springer said the good news is that the region’s rate of recovery is robust relative to many of its global competitors, but in order to maintain this momentum, island countries need to bring their “A-game” to the table.Much more than simply commitment and hard work, this requires vision, foresight and some boldness. It also demands a constant refreshing and renewal of the region’s tourism product, he advised.Hecommended TCI, among other Caribbean countries for consistently providing world-class service.“Delivering consistent, worldclass customer service must be the norm, not the exception. Hoteliers such as Patricia AffonsoDass (Barbados), Josef Forstmayr (Jamaica), Gregor Nassief (Dominica), Karolin Troubetzkoy (St Lucia), Karen Whitt (Turks and Caicos Islands), and many of their peers are to be congratulated for embracing this standard and for their personal and corporate investment in hospitality training programmes for the region’s people.”Hestated that ‘A-game’ thinking also requires an innovative approach to marketing, sales and communications.“Investing in dynamic communications strategies, including public relations, will increase awareness about the region, especially if we refresh our audiovisual assets to project the best of the Caribbean,” Springer advised.

The Turks and Caicos Islands continues to lead the Caribbean in tourists’ arrivals, and now the world, with TripAdvisor predicting a prosperous fall season for the territory.According to the travel giant’s 2022 fall travel index, released last week, TCI continues to be a hot spot for travellers and is the top overall trending destination for the fallTripAdvisor’sworldwide. Fall Travel Index reveals nearly six out of ten Americans will travel this season despite ongoing inflation and rising fuelWhilecosts. domestic travel is still preferred, more than 40% of Americans will travel long-haul this“Offall. the locations which have seen the biggest yearon-year increase in searches on TripAdvisor by Americans for travel this fall, the dreamy Caribbean destination Turks and Caicos is at number one,” the IndexTheoutlines.travelgiant reported that the TCI has seen the fastest growing

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TCI leads the world in fall travel demand – TripAdvisor reports demand based on year over year growth compared to the fall of 2021.That is a strong sign, given the territory’s already-outstanding performance last year at this time. TCI beat out traditionally leading global destinations such as Ho Chi Min City, Singapore, London, Bangkok, Italy, The Netherlands, among others. In the top 15 worldwide destinations ranked, TCI was the only Caribbean destination that made the TripAdvisor list. The report was based on a TripAdvisor Consumer Sentiment Survey, which drew data from an online survey of over 2,700 consumers, in partnership with Qualtrics, conducted between July 6, 2022 through July 22, 2022 across six countries - US, UK, Australia, Italy, Singapore and Japan.The travel site also looked at site behavioural data sourced from first party traffic data on the TripAdvisor platform, gathered during the week commencing July 4, 2022, for searches made by U.S. travellers from June 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 for travel between September 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022.

The travel giant reported that the TCI has seen the fastest growing demand based on year over year growth compared to the fall of 2021.

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– Governor convinced parolees have turned their lives around time in prison for an incident in 2019, whereby he was seen on CCTV firing a gun into a crowd, hitting two persons – one an American citizen and a local man. Ewing pled guilty to the charge against him and was sentenced to eight years. He will remain on parole until January 2024. Simon Jean, a Haitian national, is set for deportation upon his release. He along with others was charged with carrying an illegal firearm in December 2018. Jean and the others were apprehended in a stolen vehicle, which before their arrest, engaged in a high-speed chase with police. After pleading guilty to the offence, he was sentenced to seven years in Meanwhile,prison. four men were denied parole: Stan Forbes, Tre Forbes, Smaley Louis and Steve RemyStanGardiner.andTre Forbes, along with Louis are all serving sevenyear sentences for carrying illegal firearms and ammunition, while Remy is serving an eight-year prison term for rape. The convicted rapist is also serving a nine-year prison term for robbery against two female joggers.Remy will continue to serve his sentences in a Cayman Island penitentiary – where he was transferred – until he can apply again for parole in 2023.

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Devaughn Ewing was serving

The trio also offered some words of advice to young men, which the governor relayed: “All of them said that their advice to any young man would be to walk away from trouble - time at the prison was simply not worth it. It was tough.

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The parole board has released three prisoners from Her Majesty’s Prison this week – T-Jon Wilson, Devaughn Ewing and Simon Jean. Posting the news first to his Instagram account, HE Governor Nigel Dakin spoke of the prison’s efforts to rehabilitate inmates, noting that the three men who are now freed, have all taken part in the programmes aimed at equipping prisoners with life skills that will hopefully reduce the recidivism rate.The governor wrote: “It's the end of a long journey in prison of consistent good behaviour, and investment in themselves.

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Parolee T-Jon Wilson was serving a seven-year sentence for a firearm offence committed in 2019. He will remain on parole until April 2024, which would have been the end of his prison sentence.

One of the parolees was involved in the ‘Stitch in Time’, conducted Anya Willique owner of local bag company ‘Willique’, whereby she teaches prisoners how to make sustainable, slow fashion bags from recycled kites.

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“One explained the improvements they had seen since 2020 with the prison now better disciplined, safer and as a result greater opportunity for constructive work and rehabilitation.”

The governor noted that the recommendations for the parole of the three prisoners – which the parole board brought to himwere supported by advice from the prison and counsellors. He stated that what the Board is looking for is assurance that a real change in outlook and behaviour has occurred - supported by evidence – and that the public is not at “Thoserisk.released are released on a license I sign after I've reviewed all the associated paperwork and can be called back to prison at any time if the conditions of their license are broken.

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“I wish them well - it's in all our interests that they now succeed –and I'm grateful to those employers who are providing work for them,” the governor stated. He added that like the parole board, he feels “very confident these young men have turned their lives around, and… there's hope and a role-model example for others”.

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“All have held positions of responsibility and trust in the prison, and some have been on day release not least working at my Residence.”

Three prisoners freed for ‘good behaviour’

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“We do have a database in place because there are numerous times when persons will send their resumes to me, and I will forward it to the relevant persons.

TCI need more teachers

– Education Minister says government working to find replacements

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, August 25 Taylor said: “Currently, we have 10 teachers who resigned as of Monday in critical areas, because these are specialised areas in high school, mathematics, science, and home economics”.

“The creation of the Grand Turk Sustainability Fund will activate the $9m that's sitting there in the infrastructure account for the development of the historic Grand Turk, so that's your Middle Street, that's your Front Street, Duke Street,“Soetc.Idon't want to impede on what that organisation is going to do, its statutory body. “They have full rein, they're better funded than I am at the moment in terms of uplifting the historical part of Grand Turk.” She pointed out that her Ministry will focus on remedial works across the island. “In terms of PPID we have about $5m to address drains, piping, water concerns, bridges, and the ponds here in Grand Turk and that is a new project.” She said it will be necessary to conceptualise how “we get the Minister of Education, Hon Rachel Taylor

“We are working assiduously to ensure that mechanisms are in place to address those concerns.”

“When we come to the West Road area, we're looking at reclaiming some land because again, we need to have more land for persons to come home to, or persons who migrate to work, whether it's in government or private sector here in Grand Turk. “So we have a full West road project that we're looking at developing to bring about the ability to have the ponds rehabilitated, the flooding, that is known to happen in the area mitigated and last but not least, the reclamation of some land so that we can have homes built for our people.” She emphasised that her Government is committed to the development and beautification of the capital.

ponds to flow properly so that the stench doesn't continue to knock us sideways”, and to ensure that all the connectivity works are done properly.“With the right amount of dredging, we can remove the silt that's built up, we have to replace two bridges here on the island of Grand“TheTurk.one that gives me the most concern is the one by the old prison, so that needs to be rehabilitated

Although the Minister did not divulge any reason behind the sudden resignations, the Weekly News was reliably informed that some teachers who left the field were under immense pressure as a national teacher shortage continues to grow.

The Government has earmarked $5m for a number of infrastructure upgrades and community improvement projects in Grand Turk.Grand Turk, will receive a facelift soon as the Government prepares to roll out projects to enhance the nation’s capital, according to the Minister of Physical Planning, Infrastructure, and Development (PPID) Hon Akierra Missick. During a recent interview, Missick explained that separate and apart from the Grand Turk Enhancement and Sustainability Fund, an additional $5m was allocated in this year’s budget under her Ministry for works on theSheisland.said that Grand Turk is an “amazing island” and one that the administration is very keen on developing, due to its history and relevance.

“So we're working very closely with Jamaica and other countries to see how best we can replace these teachers as a matter of urgency.

Ten high school teachers quit

sooner rather than later.” Minister Missick informed that a team from her Ministry is currently scoping out the work for that project to get underway.

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The Minister of Education, Hon Rachel Taylor said her Ministry is working “assiduously” to find replacements for ten teachers who recently resigned from high schools in the TCI. As schools prepare to welcome back students for a new term following a two-month long summer break, the Education Ministry is grappling with a worsened teacher shortage.

Taylor, who recently returned to the TCI following a trip to Jamaica as part of Premier Hon Charles Washington Misick’s delegation, pointed out that the territory could be looking to Jamaica and other countries to help fill this gap. She said: “See it's a good thing we visited Jamaica because we have forged even greater relationships.

The study which will get underway in August-September 2022, will be conducted by the TCIG Statistical Department. Data will be collected for the study through anonymous community engagements. To this end, members of the public are urged to engage with the representatives of the TCIG Statistical Department and participate in the upcoming questionnaire.TheUnited Nations Human Settlements Programme (UNHabitat) 2020 describes informal or spontaneous settlements as settlements whereby persons, or squatters, assert land rights or occupy for exploitation of land which is not registered in their names or government land, or land legally owned by other individuals.Inthese instances inhabitants have no security of tenure regarding the land or dwellings they inhabit, neighbourhoods usually lack, or are cut off from, basic services and cityCoupledinfrastructure.with this, the housing may not comply with current planning and building regulations, and housing is often situated in geographically and environmentally hazardous areas.

The Commission advised that all Members of the House of Assembly have filed their respective Statements of Registrable Interests for 2021. The Commission has taken time to examine these Statements and has confirmed the accuracy of the respective entries with each Member.AllHouse of Assembly Members are required to file their Register of Interest by March 31, each year.

Register of Interests for HOA members for public scrutiny

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Dock Yard, Kew Town, Providenciales

Dock Yard has been identified as the most prominent of these communities and will be used as the case study location, according to a statement issued on Wednesday, August 24.

The study, which is aimed at improving and reshaping these communities to facilitate service delivery, and ensuring sustainability and security, will also inform a holistic national strategy.The comprehensive analysis will help the Government to better understand the size and demographics of the population; the conditions and circumstances that stimulated the formation of the community; the pull factors of the community; the ecosystems within the community; as well as the challenges experienced within and by the community; the unique characteristics that contribute to the prosperity and expansion of the community and its ecosocial impact on the territory, the statement noted.

The Dock Yard community will soon become the focal point of a new case study as the government prepares to address illegal settlements throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. Dock Yard, sometimes referred to as Duck Yard, is a predominantly informal and unregulated Haitian community located at the back of Kew Town, Providenciales. As part of its efforts to regularise housing in the TCI, the Government is undertaking an in-depth study of informal settlements throughout the territory in an attempt to understand the ecosystems of such communities.

Government to spotlight Dock Yard’s illegal settlements in new case study

The Government said it is committed to the development of “safe and sustainable communities” throughout the islands. “In doing this, we must first address the rampant spread of informal settlements which has become a growing concern because of the potential for negative social consequences, as such, an urgent data-driven national strategy is required”, the Government stated.

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Members of the public can now view the Register of Interests 2021 for members of the House of Assembly.Thisweek, the Integrity Commission revealed that the Register has been completed, and can be viewed at various locations across the territory. These places are: House of Assembly in Grand Turk; Office of the Premier in Grand Turk and Providenciales; and Office of the Integrity Commission in Grand Turk and Providenciales from 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Mondays to Thursdays and 8 am to 4 pm on Fridays.Onthe other family islands, the Register can be viewed at the Office of the District Commissioner in Salt Cay, Middle Caicos, North Caicos and South Caicos. Members of the House of Assembly are required by the Turks and Caicos Islands Constitution, Section 103(2), and the Integrity Commission Ordinance (the Ordinance), as amended, Section 52(1), to file with the Commission, Statements of Registrable Interests. The information contained in these Statements of Registrable Interests was then compiled by the Integrity Commission in The Register of Interests. The Statements of Registrable Interests contain information relating to the member, his or her spouse and children. The information relates to any directorship held in any company or other corporate body; any contract(s) with the Government; and the name of any company(s) of which he or she is an investor. It also gives a concise description of any Trust to which he or she is a beneficiary or trustee; any beneficial interest held in land; particulars of any political, trade or professional association to which he or she belongs; particulars relating to sources of income; and any other substantial interest whether of a pecuniary nature or not which may raise a material conflict of interest between his private interests and his public duty.

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Officials reported this past week that the SNAP Centre – which caters to children with special needs – was stripped of several much-needed items in one attempt of burglary and that a second attempt was made five days later.

The SNAP Centre, formally P.A.T.H. Centre, was started by a group of parents of children with special needs and advocates of specialSubsequently,needs. through consultation and a common goal, the initiative became a partnership with Government. In 2010, the Government fully assumed responsibility for the programme.

Anthony Stephen Gruchot was sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court of the Turks and Caicos Islands by His Excellency Governor Nigel Dakin on Friday, August 5, According2022.to a statement from the Office of the Chief Justice, His Lordship will begin duties on September 1, 2022. Justice Gruchot is a graduate of Sheffield Hallam University in England and he obtained his Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Sheffield University in 1998. He was admitted as a solicitor of England and Wales in April 2000 and was called to the Bar of England and Wales as a Barrister through Lincoln’s Inn in November 2006. He worked in Sheffield for seven years and then in Doncaster England for four years where he practiced in family matters, civil and commercial litigation, estates and trusts, landlord and tenant disputes, property disputes, construction matters and professional negligence. He was also an active member of the Sheffield and District Law Society, latterly serving as its Vice President in 2011. His Lordship relocated to the Turks and Caicos Islands in October 2011 and was called to the Bar in the Turks and Caicos Islands in January 2012. He began his career at the Bar here with Miller Simons O’Sullivan where he was involved in commercial and civil litigation. In December 2012, together with Stephen Wilson QC, he opened the Turks and Caicos Islands office of Graham Thompson & Co where he continued practicing in commercial and civil litigation before the Magistrate’s Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, as well as employment law before the Labour Tribunal and Labour Commissioner. Since 2017 he has regularly sat as an acting Magistrate.

The Ministry of Health and Human Services reported that items such as cleaning supplies, school supplies, food items, appliances, television, microwaves, towels, sheets, comforters and other specialised manipulatives were stolen from the Centre on August 12.“This blatant, criminal act has impacted the lives of our society's most vulnerable as the life skills room and early childhood programme has been completely derailed,” the ministry said in a statement this week.

The bar appears to be at zero at how low the criminals will go, as seen by the latest act of criminality in the Islands.

The SNAP Centre provides intellectual and life skills opportunities for children

Anthony ‘Tony’ Gruchot sworn in as TCI’s newest Supreme Court judge

Betty-Ann Been, Director of the Special Needs Unit also shared her thoughts on the unconscionable actions of the criminals: “This is unfortunate and disheartening, for such an institution providing educational and life skills opportunity for children with special needs.”

SNAP Centre

Robbers strip SNAP Centre of vital supplies and young persons that have been assessed with various developmental delays between the ages of three to 21 years, using the Individual Educational Programme.Asinvestigations continue, the Special Needs Unit is encouraging the general public to report any information anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) that is answered in Miami, Florida or the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, Chalk Sound Police Station at 338-5901 or 941-8082.

His Lordship Anthony Stephen Gruchot Justice Gruchot was sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court by Governor Nigel Dakin.

Stop fighting people, rather fight the spirits that control them

What was once an abundant and easily accessible energy product and a vital ingredient in many industries, necessary for the maintenance of industrial civilization in its current configuration, petroleum is now a depleting commodity, owing to expansive exploration, exorbitant prices, and geopolitical risk factors. Although overall demand for petroleum has not reached its peak, each year global energy consumption continues to surge. Met Group, a Swiss-based European energy company further claimed, that if an oil blockade occurs, the world does not have enough renewable energy to offset the scarcity it will suffer. The dissipation of petroleum is not if, but when! Fossil fuel reserves are emptying rapidly, but the ineffectual date is undetermined, considering oil giants are discovering new reserves; however, the number of new discoveries is insignificant.

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Luke 10:19 says that “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Therefore, I encourage you today to activate the power within you and you can defeat the power of the enemy. Stop being afraid of the power of Satan. Satan is the ruler of darkness, and he will try to convince you to operate in darkness by not believing the word of God. The Bible is the truth, and Jesus Christ is the Light of the World. John 8:12 states that “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” If you walk in darkness, you may be subject to depression and fear. Remember God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. There is wickedness in high places and that is because the Devil and his agents are on loose in these high places. We can defeat the wickedness in high places by attacking the spiritual forces. We can win this spiritual battle by putting on the full armour of God. Ephesians 6:13-17 states that “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day and having done all to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all of the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” From the above scripture, the full armour encompasses truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the word of God.Toput on the full armour of God requires you to pray continuously and in the Therefore,spirit.I conclude with Ephesians 6:18 “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints”.

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.

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An embargo emanating from conflicts is already taking shape. Russia’s incursion into Ukraine has precipitated the siege of commodities through the Turkish Straight and the Aegean Sea.

Our battle is against principalities, powers, rulers of darkness and spiritual wickedness

What if there is a disruption in the global supply chain?

Promoting energy efficiency in the TCI:

Many of us spend a lot of energy and time fighting with people. You know what comes out of these fights, more fights, more war, jealousy, hatred, and murders. The main reason why fighting against people does not resolve anything is because we are fighting the people rather than fighting the spirits that control the people. Ephesians 6:12 states that “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rules of the darkness of this world and against spiritual wickedness in high places”. The principalities mean demons and these demons have spirits. These spirits include the spirit of lust, violence, gossiping, lying and the list goes on and on. No matter how many times you attack your spouse for cheating or your children for lying, they may continue to carry out these behaviours because we did not attack the spirits. Satan has powers and he uses his powers to get to some of us through beliefs such as astrology and witchcraft. The power of Satan is limited and is inferior to the power of God. I think sometimes we forget how powerful our God is. The word of God says greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world.

Europe is set to suffer painfully this winter as Russia cuts its Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany and other neighbouring countries, forcing the EU to ration gas use over Russian supply fears. Judging from Europe’s inadequate oil reserves and renewable energy as an alternative, this move can coerce the union to rely on coal as a short-term solution. The situation could get worse if tensions between the US and China over Taiwan escalate. Already China’s recent military drills model a maritime blockade of fuels and other traded commodities through the Taiwan Strait, a busy shipping lane and politically disputed waterway between continental Asia and Ideally,Taiwan.ifChina invades Taiwan the US will strategically blockade the Strait of Malacca, a narrow, major shipping route between the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra, Indonesia, on which China depends heavily. Too, it is certain that America will deny Chinese ships entering the Panama Canal. Consequently, China had proposed the development of the Nicaraguan Canal, as an alternative trade route to the Caribbean Sea and the “Belt and Road Initiative,” connecting China to Europe, the Middle East and Africa. US Allies would also act, impelling UK to close the Strait of Gibraltar, with Denmark blockading the Danish Strait. During World War Two, enemy submarines lurking in oceans destroyed Allies’ cargo ships carrying supplies. We could expect a similar situation if chokepoints are established. Naval ships would seize oil tankers, creating more shortages and inevitably, driving up oil prices even more. The question is, how can the TCI survive such mayhem, considering we use oil to power everything from our homes, offices, and public transportation?Wecan counter these inescapable events if we act now! A strategic petroleum reserve is encouraged, which gives the TCI access to oil during world crises. Besides this, lawmakers must aspire to transition from fossils to renewables. It will be costly in the short run; nonetheless, in the longer term, it breeds real benefits for the economy and the environment. It would be irresponsible; however, for the authorities to ignore the abundance of clean energy sources, whether it is solar, wind, tidal or wave – and possibly geothermal, and wholly rely on fossils.IfOPEC’s tankers are blockaded, measures to replace supply then, won’t be enough and the TCI will need to curb demand, which would be difficult, highly improbable, and costly.

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.

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Like most people, I have a lovehate relationship with my middle names. Ask someone their political affiliation, nationality, or favourite Star Wars movie and they would gladly tell you. Ask them their middle name and you get a cold, long, hard stare. It makes you wonder why we even have them. My Haitian friends do not know the freedom of not having a middle name. One of my names is Shaughn (Vaughn with an S). When I was growing up in Morvant, Trinidad, my best friend’s name was also Sean. To distinguish us, though it was easy to do so, he went by the name Red Sean (Red here means he had a lighter complexion) and I was, well, being of a darker hue, just plain Shaughn. I did have a nickname, but that is another story. Sean’s (the Red one) grandmother was a storyteller. On many evenings, after playing cricket and pelting mangoes, we would sit ourselves down on her porch and listen as she regaled us with these amazing stories. There were jumbie stories of Ladjablès and Soucouyant, (Caribbean horror stories if you like) mixed with real stories of her childhood in colonial Trinidad. These stories were fascinating, and they became our entertainment in a time when cable television had not yet invaded. Stories are necessary and they are powerful. Stories play a large role in shaping us. They form our traditions, define our values, and give rise to our collective wisdom. When stories are passed down throughout the generations, they fashion culture, a way of living. The chronicling of our experiences of the past helps us to anticipate the future and determine what choices we make today. Furthermore, it becomes the artesian source of our knowledge, reasoning, thought, and communication with others. Stories are important. Even though B.C. Israelite culture was literate, they were very much an oral culture, so stories played a huge role in their lives. While these stories recorded feats of human endeavour, they were mostly stories of Yahweh, the Israelite God, and the God of modern-day Christians. In the fourth chapter of the scroll of Joshua (found in the Bible) as the Israelites were crossing an overflowing Jordan River, they were told to pick up and erect two monuments, one in the middle of the dried-out riverbed and the other on the land. When the story of this miraculous incident was relayed to future generations and they asked what the significance of the stones were, they were to be told that it represented God’s display of power on their behalf and act as a call to worship. Stories like these were designed to help create in the Israelites a sense of identity, dependence, and trust in God. When the present coughed up seemingly insurmountable crises, the stories they told themselves would enable them to move forward. When the future looked bleak, the stories they told themselves would birth a bright hope. Their stories were important for their very existence. That is why the stories we tell ourselves are important. The British are a very proud and resourceful people. Read the history of British exploits in World War 2 and it would straighten your spine. But they are also pessimistic people. As someone said, it has rained in Britain for a thousand years. Americans are probably the most optimistic people on the face of the earth today. Their optimism drives their creativity and economy, but sadly, it also drives their follies. The Turks and Caicos is a British territory, but the Turks and Caicos is a culture shaped by American values. This places it in a unique position. If as a civilization, the TCI can harness British fortitude with American idealism it can be a beacon for others. But, and this is a big but here, only if its people tell themselves the right stories. If the TCI can tell itself stories of hope, generosity, community, and faith, and not stories of exclusivism, exceptionality, or entitlement. Tell the right stories and the prosperity of these islands will last for a thousand years, tell the wrong ones, and watch as the walls come tumbling down. The Bible is filled with really good stories, check it out and see forYouyourself.areloved.

A meal called remember

FAITH IN ACTION

Kenyatta Lewis is the pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel, a growing church committed to taking followers of Jesus deeper and going further in their faith. Besides loving, serving, and helping people he has watched the extended Director’s cut of the Lord of the Rings trilogy multiple times.

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Hospital executives and staff with young leaders from the KYB leadership academy

The tour ended with lunch with the Hospital Leadership team.

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Govt working on a “bolder and bigger” vision for TCI CollegeCommunity–Missick

“And that is the crux of the matter at the college, it needs to offer the community what the community wants.”

“Given what has happened through the pandemic, virtual learning is something that more persons are taking opportunities for, distance learning is another thing that is very popular because it allows us as adults to still work and learn in due course or in our ownShetime.”explained that the Ministry of Education and by extension the TCI Community College is currently restructuring to improve the teaching and learning experience and the curriculum.

Ten young leaders from the KYB Leadership Academy at the Edward C. Gartland Youth Centre were this week given a tour of the operations at the Thehospital.young men and women spent time with the TCI Hospital's Leadership on Wednesday, August 24.The students were welcomed by Chief of Medical Services Dr Dawn Perry-Ewing and Deputy Chief of Medical Services Dr Sani Amatti. Before the tour, both doctors provided the young leaders with an overview of careers in the health sector they can pursue. Following tours of various departments throughout the Hospital, the youths received a presentation on Pulmonary Hypertension by Dr Sandro Dissels, Internist-endoscopist, as well as a presentation by the Chief Executive Officer of the Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital, Dr Denise Braithwaite-Tennant, on the Hospital's journey to becoming a teachingCommentingHospital.on the day’s activities, Dr Braithwaite-Tennant

“The community college, for me personally, will eventually be the University of the Turks and Caicos Islands, but we need to not think of it as the University of Miami or FIU or the University of London, where there are massive buildings and a lot of classrooms and a lot of students”, she said. She underscored that the Covid-19 pandemic dramatically changed education, and that with the distinctive rise of e-learning more students would be able to receive lectures virtually.

for senior positions within the college, restructuring the idea of the college because as I felt when I was Minister of Education, that our vision for the community college wasn't as big as it should have“Webeen.were successful in the box, we placed ourselves in what we needed, a much bolder, bigger vision and I believe that currently, they're working towards that because we've had periodic reviews and updates provided to us in the “Andcabinet.soI know the minister and the advisory team, along with the board are pushing forward for the community college to be the institution of choice but it needs to offer offerings and subjects that people are interested in and not ones that they could just do because this is the talent we have.”Missick stressed that it is imperative that the College is better positioned to meet the educational needs of the community.

TCI Community College

Youth leaders tour TCI Hospital said: "It is always a blessing to have students visit the TCI Hospital where we can showcase the different career options within the healthcare industry. It is never too early to get inspired. I believe that once students have a career path in mind, they usually are more driven through visits such as these, and we are delighted to play a role in that."

The Government is working towards a “bolder and bigger” vision for the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, former Education Minister and current Leader of Government Business in the House of Assembly Hon Akierra Missick recently stated. She said a concerted effort is being made to make the TCI Community College the first choice for tertiary education.

“There is an actual advisory board, there's an interim President…and I understand that they're also doing recruitment

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Nothing to fear but fear itself

BY TITUS DE BOER

The Salt Cay ‘family’, where an abundance of community spirit and a strengthened collective resilience ensures, when push comes to shove, everyone looks after each other. (Photo: Titus de Boer) Salt Cay. A good place to reflect and an even better place to feel grounded. (Photo: Titus de Boer) MV Brittany Leigh, aka The Salt Cay Ferry. Lifeline between Salt Cay and the rest of the World. (Photo: 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.

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There is always a first time for everything, and for the first time in my 33 years in the Turks and Caicos Islands, a column I wrote was rejected by an editor. The column was about a recent tragic news event, that occurred on 12 August. After a few paragraphs about the background story that led to this news event, I went on to make a remark about freedom of expression and freedom of speech, in particular as it relates to a work of fiction. In his explanation as to why he decided not the publish my piece, the editor explained that while “we have a small print readership in the Islands, there are close to 200,000 people who read us online Amongweekly.them,I would bet, are a few fanatical...I don't want you or me to be the next…”. In other words, he was genuinely concerned for our safely and the fallout that might have occurred had he published the piece in the paper. I respect his opinion and of course the editor of any publication has the right to turn down a piece, but it did make me think - isn’t it sad that we live in times when a weekly newspaper in the Turks and Caicos for fear of repercussions from fanatics, turns down a piece about, amongst others, freedom of speech. We do live in strange times. As a service to my readers and a sensible compromise in this matter, I have published the column on my blog and for any readers courageous enough to judge the content for themselves, here it is: https:// thmtci.blogspot.com/.AsIsataboardthe Salt Cay Ferry, on that Friday afternoon, I thought back to simpler times when political correctness didn’t yet affect all aspects of public life and when fanatics, while always part of any society, truly existed only on the fringes where they belong. And with that thought, as we returned to Salt Cay aboard the trusty ‘MV Brittany Leigh’, I spent the rest of the ferry trip contemplating and yes, reflecting on the words I have written over the years. Words matter, of course, and as such I have always strived to choose them carefully and tried my best to address issues in such a manner that was neither offensive nor insulting. Had this rejection of my piece resulted in a bruised ego? I’d like to think not, for that I would have to take myself and my writing far more seriously. I write, to bring some joy to readers, and to draw their attention to stories they might have missed amongst the avalanche of news we find ourselves confronted with on a daily basis. The focus is on issues that, I think, might be a valuable part of the national conversation. Salt Cay is a good place to reflect and an even better place to feel grounded. No pretensions, no vanities and no ‘keeping up with the Joneses’ - let’s face it, on an island with fewer than sixty inhabitants who are you really going to show off to? As I meander slowly back to my house, the phone rings. A friend, on the other end, sounds weak and distressed, “Titus can you please send the nurse over, I lost consciousness and collapsed and am not well at all”. It is moments like these when the Salt Cay community really shows what it’s made of. No sooner had the call been received, help was on its way, the patient brought to the Salt Cay clinic and stabilised and an airlift to Grand Turk arranged. Our friend and fellow Salt Cay resident was lucky to make it to the hospital on Grand Turk just in time to receive the additional, critical medical support following a potentially life-threatening condition.Atext, two days later, paid tribute to the Salt Cay spirit which so often kicks in when there’s an emergency. “Apparently, according to the doctors, I owe a huge debt of gratitude to you, Alan, the nurses, and everyone who rescued me and helped to get me here in time!! Very sobering thought!”Itisoften said you don’t know what you have until it’s gone and instances like this certainly put everything in perspective. Not only do they make you realise how easily the daily routine can be brought to a screeching halt by something like a medical emergency but also how truly blessed we are on Salt Cay to have a Salt Cay ‘family’, where an abundance of community spirit and a strengthened collective resilience ensures, when push comes to shove, everyone looks after each other. World events are edged out of focus when lightning strikes near to home and thoughts turn to those close to you.

Contemplations, reflections, and the strength of the Salt Cay family

down as crime surges

The Cuban government has repeatedly met such comments by stating it must proceed cautiously to ensure capitalism does not become a force that could threaten the socialist nature of the system.

There are over 500 small and mediumsized enterprises licensed in Cuba.

“This collective crime adds to the list of victims ... that has reached an alarming proportion,” the office said. Poverty also has deepened, with inflation reaching 29 per cent and some prices of some basic goods such as rice more than quadrupling. Gasoline also remains scarce and, if available, costs $15 US a gallon. “I need the gas to work,” 28-year-old moto-taxi driver Garry Larose said as he marched. “I have a family to feed, school to pay.” In one protest, people wore black T-shirts, while at another they wore red T-shirts emblazoned with the words, “RISE UP.”

A SURVEILLANCE exercise is underway at early childhood centres on the British Virgin Islands after there were reports of eight suspected cases of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD).

Press journalists observed an unidentified man fatally shoot a demonstrator in Port-au-Prince and then flee in a car as the crowd temporarily scattered.Demonstrator Lionel JeanPierre, who witnessed the shooting, said things in Haiti have gotten out of “Familiescontrol. don’t know what to do,” he said as the crowd around him chanted: “If Ariel doesn’t leave, we’re going to die!”

Cuban entrepreneurs hope for room to grow as the government ponders reform

Violence and kidnappings have surged in Port-au-Prince and nearby areas in recent months, with warring gangs killing hundreds of civilians in their fight over territory. They have grown more powerful since last year’s assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. In one of the most recent killings denounced by the prime minister and Haiti’s Office of Citizen Protection, suspected gang members killed eight people over the weekend in one community, including a mother and her two daughters who were set on fire while still alive.

SMALL BIZ BOOM Fernandez’s and Ortega’s companies are two of more than 4,500 small and medium-sized enterprises licensed since the government last year reversed a ban in place since the 1960s, legalizing private enterprise.

The protests come days after dozens of demonstrators staged a sit-in in front of Henry’s official residence and demanded that he resign. PM step

“The government must be more flexible,” said Cuban economist Omar Everleny. “They have to allow direct foreign trade and any investment amount, in any area.”

FOR those seeking proof that even modest foreign investment can help propel Cuba’s fledgling entrepreneurs, look no further than Oscar Fernandez’s Havana-based dried fruit business. Thanks to a $40,000 loan from abroad, the family-run company, registered last year after a government rule change that authorized small businesses, upgraded antique equipment to state-of-the-art dehydrating ovens and a packaging machine.

The new sector, with some 70,000 employees, has grown quickly despite the U.S. sanctions and rules that prohibit entrepreneurs from independent foreign trade and from receiving foreign investment in exchange for equity in their business.

‘We’re going to die’: Thousands demand Haiti’s

THOUSANDS of protesters in Haiti’s capital and other major cities blocked roads, shut down businesses and marched through the streets Monday to demand that Prime Minister Ariel Henry step down and to call for a better quality of Associatedlife.

But Fernandez’s real dream –to partner with a foreign investor and open a full-fledged factory –is still not possible under the tight regulations of Communist-run Cuba. Like other entrepreneurs, he is hoping the government will enact further reforms to stimulate the moribund economy. That hope is not without some basis. The government last month said it was reviewing “seven projects for foreign investment in private businesses,” state media reported.Thegovernment has not yet detailed those plans but President Miguel Diaz-Canel, who took charge in 2019 after six decades of rule by the Castros, has criticized the economy’s “dogmas, obstacles andHammeredself-limitations.”also by blanket U.S. sanctions and the pandemic, the economy plunged nearly 10% during 2020-2021 and has struggled to revive. Options within the current confines of the nearly bankrupt, state-dominated economy are few, according to economists consulted by TheReuters.government has already ruled out relinquishing its monopoly on foreign commerce, dashing entrepreneur hopes that they would be able to engage in foreign trade outside state control. It has loosened some restrictions around foreign investment in the wholesale and retail sectors, which the economists Reuters spoke to critiqued as too little to make a difference.

Dalieny Ortega, owner of a laundry service for businesses, said she was negotiating for equipment with a Spanish industrial laundry equipment company, and said perhaps in the future they could form a joint “Legalizationventure. of foreign investment would allow us to go further in the future and sit down with the suppliers or with different companies and be able to legally sign the necessary contracts,” she said.

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a contagious viral infection common in young children.

BVI investigates eight suspected cases of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease and contact with infected faeces through the changing of diapers, or touching surfaces or objects which have been contaminated with the virus.The division is working with the Ministry of Education to train teachers about personal hygiene, child safety, infection control and food“Thehygiene.intent of the sessions is to introduce and refresh teachers of the essential practices required to keep themselves and our children safe and healthy,” said Michael. (Loopnews)

Chief Environmental Health Officer Lionel Michael has called on the owners and teachers at early childhood centres as well as parents to keep a close eye on their children and to implement safety practices such as the frequent washing of hands, especially after changingSymptomschildren.ofHFMD include a fever, sore throat, reduced appetite and a general feeling of being unwell. Within two days of the onset of symptoms, a rash and bumps may appear on the soles of the feet, palms of the hands and inside the mouth. A rash may also develop on the elbows, knees and buttocks. The bumps may blister but do not cause itching. Hand Foot and Mouth Disease is spread from person to person through coughing, sneezing,

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“We had ten products, now we have 50,” Fernandez told Reuters. “We are producing ten times the amount we produced last year.”

“There were several of them who we would need as witnesses. Those persons were kept. They remain in detention. The others were repatriated,” Mr Bell said. Last month Mr Davis said despite the world suggesting that The Bahamas “should absorb all of those who leave Haiti”, the government will not open the country’s borders to irregular migration.Hesaid this is because we do not have the resources to do so. According to the Associated Press, there is a “surge in Haitians fleeing their country” due to “rising violence, kidnappings and increasing economic crisis.” (Tribune242)

Cayman Islands is hoping to return to pre-Covid numbers.

Cayman Islands: Ditching Covid rules will “jump

“The good thing is our law enforcement agencies along with our US Coast Guard, they’re doing a marvellous job in terms of intercepting them and ensuring that we detain them and, of course, then we repatriate them as quickly as we can,” Mr Bell said.

In reference to those apprehended from the smuggling tragedy, Mr Bell said 15 of the surviving migrants along with 130 other Haitian migrants were sent back to their home countries last week.“They were repatriated along with a total of 130 irregular migrants from Haiti who were repatriated in one shot, “Mr Bell said.He said those survivors sent back excluded those migrants needed as witnesses for the case against those responsible for the smuggling operation.

a real jumpstart.” He said the timing of the announcement gave businesses room to get visitors booked in and start staffing up for high season, which typically starts midOctober.“Obviously, the hotels realise they’re going to be needing more staff. We’ve been on skeleton crews for a while,” he said.

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis says it is important that The Bahamas help find a solution to the issues in Haiti that influence a continued exodus of its citizens to thisMrcountry.Davis told reporters that The Bahamas is one of the lead heads of a CARICOM committee that has been given the responsibility of ensuring that a solution is found. “But the solution has to be a Haitian solution,” Mr Davis said yesterday on the sidelines of a symposium at the SuperClubs Breezes Resort on West Bay Street. “There was a meeting held on Saturday past in Trinidad. I was unable to attend because of the other pressing matters we are dealing with here and the deputy has attended in my stead,” he continued.“Ihavebeen briefed and the next step is for me to determine when I will host my fellow leaders here in The Bahamas along with the Haitian prime minister to find the pathway to peace and prosperity. “It is a concern and you have seen the desperation of Haitian people in an attempt to escape the challenges that they are experiencing in Haiti,” Mr Davis said when asked if the issue could affect immigration in The Bahamas. TOURISM leaders are predicting a packed high season that could “jump start” the Cayman Islands economy following the decision to drop the remaining COVID-19 regulations.Airlines and hoteliers have reportedly seen a surge in bookings since the announcement Friday. And Cayman Islands Tourism Association executive director Jay Ehrhart believes the signs are good for a busy season. “We are pretty excited. It’s a new era. We have been waiting two-and-a-half years for this,” he told host Doug Dodds on Gold FM’s morning show Monday. Government announced Friday that pre-authorisation through Travel Cayman was no longer required for visitors to Cayman. Unvaccinated tourists can also now travel to the islands and all restrictions on the size of public gatherings have been dropped. That means that, for the first time since March 2020, the destination is fully Whileopen.there remains debate about how the benefits of the tourism dollar are shared, Ehrhart believes busy hotels are good for everyone.“Itistrickle-down economics,” he said, “once the hotels are full and the Airbnbs are full, grocery stores are gonna get more money, more tips are gonna be spread around. The economy is gonna get Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis

“I think we’re gonna see an uptick in hiring for sure. So if you’re interested and want to work in the hospitality industry, now’s the time. I think we’re gonna have a bigAndseason.”headded that the lifting of public gathering restrictions was good news for group bookings and for events like Pirates Week and the Taste of Cayman food festival, which will be back at full strength, for the first time since the pandemic hit. He also welcomed the news that Cayman’s airlift would be back to pre-COVID levels and that the new Los Angeles flight was selling well. (Cayman Compass)

Bahamas PM: We must help Haiti find solution

start” tourism

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“And we have to be concerned just for humanity. From a humanitarian point of view, you have to be concerned of the plight of our fellow human beings in Haiti and for The Bahamas. “It is a security issue as well because when they are coming to The Bahamas we have to look after them. We don’t know all of the issues that surround those persons who come and it is concerning and we all ought to be concerned about it.”In a separate interview, Labour and Immigration Minister Keith Bell said he expects the number of migrants seeking refuge in The Bahamas to increase before the end of the Thisyear.comes one month after a human smuggling tragedy on July 24, which resulted in the deaths of 17 Haitian migrants, after a boat carrying some 50 migrants overturned in rough seas near Blackbeard’s Cay. And on Monday, 111 irregular migrants were apprehended by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force near Guinchos Cay, as they were on the way to the capital. Mr Bell said the migrants, consisting of 92 men, 14 women and five children, would arrive in the capital within a day or “Thistwo.goes in waves, every four or five years, you have a significant increase in the number of irregular migrants and as you all would appreciate what is going on in the south of the countries in the Caribbean, particularly in Haiti where there is political unrest and economic“Certainlyinstability.Cuba has been impacted by the Ukrainian war, in terms of them being able to access goods and so therefore we have seen a significant increase in irregular migrants from Cuba and from Haiti,” Mr Bell said. When asked if he expects the number of migrants seeking refuge in The Bahamas to increase as the year continues, Mr Bell said, “Well from all indications the answer is yes.”He said that law enforcement agencies and the United States Coast Guard are sufficiently dealing with the recent irregular migrant incidents.

A trade union leader on Tuesday night forecast the Government will likely approve a 24 percent hike in the private sector minimum wage to $260 per week after a presentation was made to the Davis Cabinet on the issue this week.

Obie Ferguson, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) president, told Tribune Business that such an increase - amounting to $50 per week or roughly $200 per month - was something the organised labour movement can live with given the economy’s continuing struggles to fully recover from COVID-19 even though it falls short of their $300 target. While the outcome of Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting was unknown, and it is unclear if any final decision has been reached, Mr Ferguson said: “What I do know is they’ve had discussions along the range of $260; roughly about $260 per week, which is a compromise with what we were looking at. “We were looking at $300 per week, and had a progressive formula for reaching a living wage. I think it’s going to be $260 and there should be a gradual formula to work towards a living wage. I think that’s probably where it is going to be. We are suggesting that there be a progressive, gradual formula to get to a living wage.”

“I heard that same feedback in 2015 when the minimum wage was increased from $150 to $210 per week. Everybody said: ‘Why didn’t you do something sooner?’ but we were newly formed and not responsible for making the recommendation. I heard the feedback then, and we agreed at the National Tripartite Council level we should look at it every two years, but how could you justify that when the country is going through a cataclysmic experience with Dorian and COVID?

Confirming that he himself was awaiting news of any Cabinet decision on the minimum wage increase, Mr Goudie said: “I can tell you there was a presentation to Cabinet, but I don’t know of any decision. It was to be discussed, but how far they got in their discussion and what decision they made, I haven’t got a clue.” He added that the presentation was given by three members of the National Tripartite Council, who “went through all the research and how they arrived at their recommendations”. The Davis administration was already in receipt of papers on the issue, and Mr Goudie said: “Everybody has been waiting a long time for this [increase]. I just want to see it done. Whatever’s going to be done, let’s get it done.”

Robert Farquharson, the director of labour, previously estimated to Tribune Business that around 25 percent of the Bahamian workforce - some 60,000 workers - will benefit from a minimum wage increase. “There are approximately 235,000 in the workforce, and based on information from the Department of Statistics we estimate 25 percent to be on minimum wage or will be impacted by a rise in the minimum wage,” he said. Mr Farquharson did not break down the 25 percent, or near60,000, who would benefit from a minimum wage hike although it is possible that figure includes a significant number of persons who make the majority of their income in commissions or tips. Such workers are often paid a low basic salary, and those numbers will also include the likes of food store and gas station workers. While a minimum wage increase will raise labour costs for employers, and could provide a disincentive to hiring for some, it will also boost living standards for impacted workers and potentially boost the economy by raising consumer spending.

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“I think $260 will be reasonable. The private sector was somewhere in the range of $230 per week, which would not be reasonable in this set of circumstances with inflation and all of that. It has a serious impact, but they seem to be willing to do it at $260.”

Raising incomes for the lowestpaid workers in Bahamian society has assumed increasing importance due to soaring inflation that has sparked a cost of living crisis for many both locally and worldwide. Any rise in take home pay will help these persons and their families to at least offset some of the price hikes witnessed across multiple essentials and consumer goods since the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I totally agree that in the future we should look at it every two years so it’s not such a large impact on businesses and everybody else as long as we know what inflation is, but we have a statistical institute that can give us that information.”

Union leader: Bahamas minimum wage to jump to $260

The only prior increase was the 40 percent, or $60 per week, increase implemented in 2015 to offset the impact of VAT’s introduction. Mr Goudie said smaller, more frequent increases linked to inflation via the consumer price index or some other measure would be easier for impacted

employers to absorb. “I totally agree that, yes, that’s what we should do,” he told Tribune Business. “We had originally planned on increasing it every two years, but when Hurricane Dorian came and then the pandemic set in, we couldn’t justify recommending anything. I agree that we should do it in short spurts every two years because then it’s not such a big impact at one time. I totally agree.

Tribune Business sources, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to talk publicly, confirmed that the Davis administration was considering three separate proposed minimum wage increases along the lines suggested by Mr Ferguson.These included a recommendation of around $230 per week from the private sector; $300 per week from the trade unions and organised labour; and the likely $260 per week which was described as the Government’s “compromise” solution. The latter $260 would be some $10 per week higher than the $250 minimum wage that the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) committed to in its election manifesto, potentially allowing it to claim a victory over thePeterincrease.Goudie, head of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) labour division, and a private sector representative on the National Tripartite Council, declined yesterday to comment on the various figures and proposals before the Government. However, he confirmed that other members of the National Tripartite Council, the joint private sector, union and government body responsible for dealing with all labour-related matters in The Bahamas, had made a presentation to the Davis administration’s Cabinet yesterday on the various minimum wage recommendations andAndproposals.MrGoudie agreed that future minimum wage increases should be implemented “in short spurts”, with the matter reviewed every two years and rises linked to inflation, rather than the two significant one-off increases that have occurred in the two decades since the then-Ingraham government introduced it at $150 per week in 2001.

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Raising incomes for the lowest-paid workers in Bahamian society has assumed increasing importance due to soaring inflation that has sparked a cost of living crisis for many both locally and worldwide.

(Tribune242)

Although a $260 minimum wage would be 13.3 percent, or $40, short of the unions’ ideal, Mr Ferguson said the union movement regarded such an increase as “reasonable” given that many employers are still trying to rebound from the pandemic.“Having regard to the state of the economy at this point, it is not unreasonable,” he told this newspaper. “We would obviously prefer it to be better. We recognise the state of the economy, and we are prepared to consider that as reasonable in this set of circumstances.

A UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said on Thursday the British government is “concerned” by the arrest of a “British woman” in Myanmar.“Weare in contact with the local authorities and are providing consular assistance,” the spokesperson said. After serving as an ambassador, Bowman remained in the country as the founder of the non-governmental organization Myanmar Center for Responsible Business. On Wednesday the UK announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting businesses linked to Myanmar’s junta, which took power in a bloody coup THE UK is threatening health and marine life on the French coast by allowing raw sewage to be dumped in the Channel and North Sea, say three Euro PollutionMPs.warnings have been issued for almost 50 beaches in England and Wales, after heavy rain caused sewage overflow to be diverted into rivers and the sea.

Among the firms on the sanctions list are the Star Sapphire Group of Companies, International Gateways Group of Companies and Sky One Construction Company.

The French MEPs accuse the UK of neglecting environmental commitments and risking marine life and Britishfishing.water companies have said they are investing in solving theSinceproblem.its departure from the European Union, the United Kingdom had neglected its environmental commitments, the MEPs said in a letter calling for legal or political action from the European Commission.

THE United Kingdom’s former ambassador to Myanmar has been charged with immigration offenses by the country’s military junta, it said in a statement Thursday, after she and her husband were taken into custody the night before. Myanmar authorities alleged the address Vicky Bowman had registered to her visa did not match her residence, according to military junta’s statement. Breaches of Myanmar’s Immigration Act carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison. On Wednesday night, Bowman, who served as the UK’s top diplomat in Myanmar from 2002 to 2006, was detained along with her husband, Myanmar national Htein Lin, according to local media outlets and a person in Yangon with knowledge of the situation.

To prevent homes and public spaces being flooded after heavy Vicky Bowman, the UK’s former ambassador to Myanmar, at a conference in Yangon in March 2017.

“Our decision to intervene in The Gambia v. Myanmar case and a further round of sanctions sends a strong signal of our continued support to seek accountability for the atrocities in 2017 and also restrict the military junta’s access to finance and the supply of arms,” UK Minister for Asia Amanda MillingMillingsaid.reiterated the UK’s condemnation of “the Myanmar Armed Forces’ horrific campaign of ethnic cleansing” five years on from the campaign’s launch. (CNN)

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A file photo shows untreated sewage flowing into a river. Sewage in sea: French appeal to EU over UK discharges of waste rains, the system is designed occasionally to overflow and discharge untreated sewage into rivers and the sea. Recent hot weather has increased the risk of flooding, as the dry ground is unable to quickly absorbWaterwater.UK, which represents the UK water industry, has said water firms “agree there is an urgent need” for action and are investing more than £3bn to improve overflows as part of a wider national environmental programme between 2020 and 2025.

The UK government highlighted that the sanctions were being taken exactly five years after a series of brutal attacks carried out by the Myanmar military on Rohingya communities living in the country’s Rakhine state. The Rohingya, a predominantly Muslim group in Myanmar’s majority Buddhist state, have suffered decades of persecution. The UK government also announced its intention to intervene in a legal case that will determine whether Myanmar breached its obligations under the United Nations’ Genocide Convention regarding the military’s acts against the Rohingya in 2016 and 2017.

A spokesperson for the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said it was untrue that the UK was not holding itself to water quality targets: “The Environment Act has made our laws even stronger on water quality than when we were in the EU, from targets to tackle nutrient pollution to new powers to tackle harmful substances in our waters.”

A UK government spokesperson said their allegation was “simply notDespitetrue”. no longer being bound by EU laws, the UK was still a signatory to relevant United Nations conventions on protecting shared waters, the MEPs argued. The three MEPs all belong to French President Emmanuel Macron’s pro-EU En Marche party. One of them, Pierre Karleskind, chairs the European Parliament’s fisheries committee. The UK could not be allowed to neglect commitments made under Brexit and jeopardise 20 years of European progress on water quality standards, he argued. The MEPs warn that in the short term the sewage leaks risk bathing waters on the French coast and could also harm marine biodiversity, fishing and shellfish farming.“The Channel and the North Sea are not dumping grounds,” said Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, a Normandy politician who is also on the EU parliament’s fisheries committee.Mostof the UK has a combined sewage system, so wastewater from toilets is carried to sewage treatment works through the same pipes as rainwater.

Myanmar’s military government initially did not announce the detentions. However, local news outlets The Irrawaddy and Myanmar Now and the international news agency Reuters all reported Bowman could be charged under the country’s Immigration Act. The Irrawaddy reported Bowman and Htein Lin are being held in Yangon’s Insein Prison.

Myanmar junta charges former UK ambassador with immigration offenses

in February 2021. The junta’s statement on Thursday made no reference to the sanctions. On Thursday the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said the measures were being taken “to target the military’s access to arms and revenue.”

Biden administration to cancel at least $10K in student loan debt

US President Joe Biden has announced his government will forgive at least $10,000 in student loans for many debt-laden university graduates in the United States, in a move that progressive activists and lawmakers welcomed but said does not go far enough. In a tweet on Wednesday morning, Biden said students who received federal Pell Grants for lower-income families would get $20,000 in debt forgiveness, while those who did not would get $10,000. The relief only applies to those earning less than $125,000 annually, he said. “Both of these targeted actions are for families that need it the most, working- and middle-class people hit especially hard during the pandemic,” Biden said during a news conference at the White House later in the day. He said his administration, which also extended a freeze on student loan repayments through the end of the year, hopes to “provide more breathing room for people” burdened by their debt. “When this happens, the whole economy is better off,” Biden told reporters.The forgiveness could impact eight million borrowers automatically, the Department of Education said, while others would need to apply. Members of Biden’s own Democratic Party have pushed him to forgive as much as $50,000 per borrower, arguing that the debt makes it impossible for younger Americans to save for down payments on a home or other big consumer purchases.

Natalia Abrams, president and founder of the Student Debt Crisis Center, said in a statement that the Biden administration’s move “marks a historic moment and critical first step in the long fight to end the student debt crisis”. That was echoed by other progressive groups in the US, who pointed out that Black students, in particular, hold disproportionately more debt than others.

“The student debt burden also falls disproportionately on Black borrowers. Twenty years after first enrolling in school, the typical Black borrower who started college in the 1995-96 school year still owed 95% of their original student debt,” the statement said. Most of the student loan debt in the US is held by the federal government, the result of private and state-backed university tuition fees that are substantially higher than in most other countries. Tuition fees to attend US universities have also surged over the past decades, with the average annual cost at a public 4-year college now 37 times higher than it was in 1963, according to the Education Data Initiative research group.Amid a nationwide campaign to forgive student debt, Biden campaigned on a promise to immediately cancel “a minimum of $10,000 of student debt per person”. But his administration had only extended the pause on student loan repayments put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, Biden said those repayments would start up again in January“Today2023.is a great day for the millions of Americans who have been drowning in student loan debt,” said Democratic Congressman Tony Cardenas, a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus who lobbied Biden for debt forgiveness. “Now, countless individuals, many Latinos, will soon get some relief needed to help make their dreams more accessible and affordable.”

The southwestern province of Balochistan is one of the two most heavily affected areas.

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AT least 903 people have died in Pakistan from severe rains and flooding this summer, as the country sees its eighth cycle of monsoon rains, Pakistan’s Minister for Climate Change told CNN Wednesday as the country appealed for international assistance. Thousands have no shelter and food due to this “humanitarian disaster,” Sherry Rehman said. “As we speak, thousands are homeless without shelter, without food. And the communication lines have been cut off. It is a serious humanitarian disaster.”Shealso tweeted that among the dead are 326 children. The government is utilizing all

Republicans have argued the move will disproportionately help people earning higher incomes. “President Biden’s student loan socialism is a slap in the face to every family who sacrificed to save for college, every graduate who paid their debt, and every American who chose a certain career path or volunteered to serve in our Armed Forces in order to avoid taking on debt. This policy is astonishingly unfair,” Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell said on Wednesday. But the White House said in a statement that “skyrocketing cumulative federal student loan debt—$1.6 trillion and rising for more than 45 million borrowers— is a significant burden on America’s middle class”, and is even more crushing for vulnerable Americans.

“Cancelling $10,000 in student debt when the average white borrower is $12,000 in debt, while Black women hold on average over $52,000 isn’t just unacceptable, it’s structural racism,” said progressive activist and former Ohio state senator Nina Turner. Others questioned why businesses received much more debt forgiveness than students. (Aljazeera)

On Wednesday, the governmental National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said more international funding was needed for flood relief, rehabilitation, and the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure.Rehman,who was speaking at an NDMA briefing on Wednesday, likened the situation to record flooding in 2010 but said much of Balochistan, south Punjab, and 30 districts of the Sindh region were facing an “unprecedented humanitarian disaster.”

The forgiveness could impact eight million borrowers automatically, the Department of Education said, while others would need to apply.

Over 900 killed by Pakistan monsoon rains and floods, including 326 children available resources to help the victims, she said. Heavy monsoon rains and floods have affected 2.3 million people in Pakistan since mid-June, according to the United Nations’ Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). At least 95,350 homes have been destroyed, according to the humanitarian agency. The southeastern province of Sindh and the southwestern province of Balochistan are the two most “affected provinces in terms of human and infrastructural impact,” OCHA wrote in a Tuesday press release.More than 504,000 livestock have been killed, nearly all of them in Balochistan, while nearly 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles) of roads and 129 bridges have been damaged, blocking access to floodaffected areas, OCHA writes.

“The Sunak interview is dangerous rubbish, reads like a man whose epicly bad campaign has melted his brain and he’s about to quit politics,” he added. Mr Sunak is battling Foreign Secretary Liz Truss to replace Mr Johnson as Conservative leader and prime minister in two weeks’

exiled Mayor Dmytro Orlov said on ItTelegram.isnot clear whether these outages have affected the nuclear plant.Russian media reported quoting Russian-installed authorities that the occupied cities of Melitopol and Kherson, and other population centres in Kherson region, were withoutAroundpower.the world, there were gatherings of supporters in the streets on Wednesday to mark Ukraine’s independence. World leaders also rallied to support the embattled nation.

Speaking on Thursday, UN human rights commissioner Michelle Bachelet called on Russia’s president to halt armed attacks on Ukraine.MrZelensky said he had learned of the strike on Chaplyne, in the Dnipropetrovsk region, as he was preparing to speak to the Security Council, adding: “This is how Russia prepared for the UN Security Council meeting.”

A RUSSIAN rocket strike on a railway station killed 25 people, Ukraine says, on the day marking six months since Moscow’s invasion began. Five of the victims of the attack in the eastern town of Chaplyne burnt to death in a vehicle, officials said. Two boys aged six and 11 were also Presidentkilled.Volodymyr Zelensky reported the strike during a UN Security Council meeting. A further 31 people were hurt. Russia said it hit a military train killing hundreds of Ukrainian troops.

Ukraine war: Russia railway station strike kills 25, injures dozens

Rishi Sunak is battling Foreign Secretary Liz Truss to replace Mr Johnson as Conservative leader and prime minister in two weeks’ time.

Tory leadership: Rishi Sunak criticises Covid lockdown response time.During the campaign, both candidates have sought to highlight areas where they disagreed with the government in which they served, with Ms Truss saying she was opposed to the rise in National Insurance. As chancellor from February 2020 to July 2022, Mr Sunak played a key role in the government’s response to coronavirus, including establishing the furlough scheme and the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.Speaking to the Spectator, Mr me around that table, just fighting. It was incredibly uncomfortable every single time. “I was like, ‘forget about the economy - surely we can all agree that kids not being in school is a major nightmare.’ There was a big silence afterwards. It was the first time someone had said it. I was so furious.”ADowning Street spokesman said: “Throughout the pandemic, public health, education, and the economy were central to the difficult decisions made on Covid restrictions to protect the British public from an unprecedented novel“Atvirus.every point, ministers made collective decisions which considered a wide range of expert advice available at the time in order to protect public health.”

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A residential house was also destroyed in strikes on Chaplyne.

A public inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic has been set up, with public hearings to begin next year. A report from MPs last year said the UK should have acted sooner to stop Covid spreading early in the pandemic. (BBC)

Sunak insisted he did not want to blame individuals but said he believes a series of mistakes were made by ministers during the pandemic.Hesaid ministers were not given enough information to scrutinise analysis produced by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies - a group of independent experts advising the government. He told the magazine he had asked for summaries of the assumptions behind Sage’s modelling for the first year of the pandemic, but could “never get” them.“This is the problem,” he was quoted as saying, “if you empower all these independent people, you’re screwed”. Mr Sunak said more discussion about the “trade-offs” of lockdowns could have made them “shorter” and “different”. “The script was not to ever acknowledge them. The script was: ‘Oh there’s no trade-off, because doing this for our health is good for the“Thoseeconomy’.meetings were literally

In April, a strike on another train station killed more than 50 people. Ukraine spent Wednesday marking its annual independence day. Mr Zelensky had previously said Russia might do something “cruel” to disrupt the celebrations. Earlier, he accused Moscow’s forces of turning the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant into a “war zone” that endangered the plant and the people of Europe, putting the world “on the brink of radiation catastrophe”.OnThursday the city of Enerhodar, where the plant is located, was “on the verge of a humanitarian disaster” after being left without electricity and water “as a result of enemy shelling”, its RISHI Sunak has criticised the government’s response to Covidsuggesting independent scientific advisers were given too much authority.MrSunak - chancellor in the pandemic - told the Spectator magazine there had not been enough discussion about the negative side effects of lockdowns. He said the government had “empowered” official scientists and tried to “scare people” through advertising campaigns. But ex-No 10 aide Dominic Cummings said he was talking “dangerous rubbish”. Mr Cummings, who was a key Downing Street adviser during the first part of the pandemic, accused Mr Sunak of “unfairly” blaming Boris Johnson and others.

“As a result of a direct hit by an Iskander missile on a military train at the Chaplyne railway station in the Dnipropetrovsk region, more than 200 servicemen of the reserve of Ukraine’s Armed Forces and 10 units of military equipment were destroyed, on their way to combat zones in the Donbas,” its defence ministry said in a statement. Ukraine has made no mention of military deaths in the strike. Moscow has repeatedly denied targeting civilian infrastructure.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson appeared in Kyiv on an unannounced trip to show his country’s support, announcing £54m ($63.5m) in new military aid - a figure dwarfed by an announcement from US President Joe Biden of an extra $3bn (£2.5bn). But in the streets of Kyiv, it was relativelyUkrainequiet.had banned large gatherings and events over fears that Russia could target such civilian gatherings. It followed a warning from the US for any of its citizens to leave ahead of the anniversary.Somegathered anyway on Khreshchatyk Street to look at the array of captured Russian tanks and armoured vehicles put on display instead of the usual Ukrainian parade. Between his political speeches, President Zelensky and his wife also attended a memorial ceremony for the fallen soldiers and civilians of the war, laying yellow and blue flowers at Kyiv’s Memory Wall of Fallen Defenders. (BBC)

healthcare systems and pensions rise, a declining youth population also leads to labour shortages that impact the economy.

SOUTH Korea has again recorded the world’s lowest fertility rate with the number sinking to a new low. The rate in the country first dropped lower than one child per woman in 2018. But on Wednesday, figures released by the government showed the figure had dropped to 0.81 - down three points from the previous year, and a sixth consecutive decline. In comparison, the average rate across the world’s most advanced economies is 1.6 children. Countries need at least two children per couple - a 2.1 rate - to keep their population at the same size, without migration. Fertility rates have “declined markedly” in the past six decades says the OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. But the trend has been particularly pronounced in South Korea, where family sizes have reduced in the span of a few generations. At the start of the 1970s women had four children on average.Adeclining population can put a country under immense strain. Apart from increased pressure on public spending as demand for

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“Right now, being young, she is having a hard time handling this horrific event,” said Mr Torres, a former US Marine. School officials have said that students will not be sent back to Robb Elementary School when term begins on 6 September and will instead be provided with temporary classrooms elsewhere in Uvalde or virtual schooling. Mr Arredondo stepped down in July from a city council seat he won shortly before the school shooting, amid angry calls for him to lose that post, too. (BBC)

Uvalde school shooting: Embattled police chief Pete Arredondo fired the motion to remove him from his postSchoolimmediately.pupilCaitlin Gonzalez, who survived the shooting, said her message for Mr Arredondo was: “Turn in your badge and step down.”Lawyers for Mr Arredondowho was not at the meeting - called him “a courageous officer” and his firing “an unconstitutional public lynching”.Theysaid their client, who had led the small police force since 2020, did not think he was the official in charge at the time of the attack.Ina 17-page statement reported by the Austin American-Statesman newspaper, the attorneys maintained: “Chief Arredondo did the right thing. “Any allegation of lack of leadership is wholly misplaced.”

The statement also said the school district had failed to carry out any investigation “establishing evidence supporting a decision to terminate” his client. And it added that Uvalde school officials had put Mr Arredondo’s safety at risk by refusing to allow him to carry a weapon to the school board meeting if he were to have attended.Itcontinued: “The complaint that an officer should have rushed the door, believed to be locked, to open it up without a shield capable of stopping an AR-15 bullet, without breaching tools… is tantamount to suicide.” But an inquiry heard in June that the classroom door was not locked and there was no evidence that officers tried to open it. Texas public safety chief Steven McCraw testified to a state Senate hearing that there were enough police on the scene to have stopped the gunman three minutes after he entered the Labellingbuilding.the response an “abject failure”, Mr McCraw also said Mr Arredondo had “decided to place the lives of officers before the lives of children”. Mr McCraw’s department is also under scrutiny - it had more than 90 state troopers at the scene of the Amongmassacre.the parents at Wednesday’s meeting was Ruben Torres, father of Chloe Torres, who survived the shooting.

The fertility rate - the number of children born to a woman - has dropped again in South Korea.

South Korea records world’s lowest fertility rate again

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A police chief accused of botching the response to the fatal shooting of 19 schoolchildren and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, has beenThesacked.local school board voted unanimously to fire Pete Arredondo, who had been on leave sinceHisJune.lawyers said in a written statement that he had been unaware anyone was inside the classrooms with the shooter. The firing came three months to the day since the attack and two weeks before the new school term begins.The attack at Robb Elementary School on 24 May was the deadliest US school shooting in nearly a decade. Many parents and relatives have expressed deep anger at the police response and there has been growing pressure for law enforcements to be held accountable.MrArredondo has taken the brunt of criticism for officers’ 77-minute delay in confronting the teenage gunman, and is the first officer to be dismissed. As Wednesday evening’s meeting began, some in the audience shouted: “Coward!” But then cheering was heard in the auditorium as Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District’s board of trustees filed

The local school board voted unanimously to fire Pete Arredondo, who had been on leave since June.

In 2020 there was widespread alarm in South Korea when it recorded more deaths than births for the first time. In recent years, economic pressures and career factors have been key considerations for people deciding on children, experts say. For the 2021 figures, experts cited higher living costs, a spike in house prices and the impact of the Covid pandemic as factors discouraging them from having children. (BBC)

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and their son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor in 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa.

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The characters of “Doggyland”

SNOOP Dogg is expanding his empire to include something for theThekids. rapper/actor/entrepreneur has entered the world of children’s programming with the new animated kids series “Doggyland - Kids Songs & Nursery Rhymes” on YouTube and YouTube Kids. Snoop Dogg partnered with Claude Brooks, the Emmynominated producer and creator of the children franchise “Hip Hop Harry” and singer/songwriter October London on the project that features a colourful cast of dogs who use song, dance and rap to teach social, emotional and cognitive skills aimed at toddlers to 8-year-olds.

MEGHAN Markle debuted her “Archetypes” podcast on Tuesday and once again ripped into her treatment as a member of the British royal family. Speaking to tennis great Serena Williams, the two shared stories of having to work when more concerned about their children. After Williams said her daughter Olympia once broke her wrist the night before one of Williams’ matches, Meghan dropped a bombshell. During a 2019 trip to South Africa, after Meghan and husband Prince Harry left their infant son Archie behind at their temporary residence to go to an event, a small fire broke out in the nursery during nap time. Luckily, Archie was with the nanny downstairs, the fire was quickly put out and no one was hurt.“There was this moment where I’m standing on a tree stump and I’m giving this speech to women and girls and we finish the engagement, we get in the car, and they say, ‘There’s been a fire at the residence.’ What? ‘There’s been a fire in the baby’s room.’ What?” Markle exclaimed. “He was supposed to be sleeping in there.”However, the Duchess of Sussex was not allowed to cancel the rest of the day’s agenda and had to leave Archie behind while attending another event. “And what do we have to do? Go out and do another official engagement! I said, ‘This doesn’t make any sense.’ I was like, ‘Can you just tell people what happened?’ “We did. We had to leave our baby, and even though we were moved into another place afterward, we still had to leave him, and go and do another official engagement.”

The rapper voices the main character, Bow Wizzle, who serves as the adult mentor to the rest of the cast including Wags, who is always cheering his friends on; Yap Yap, the high-spirited character known for her positive Nicki Minaj is one of rap’s most prolific artists.

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Markle says baby Archie’s nursery caught fire during 2019 Africa tour

After releasing 121 singles in the last 12 years, Nicki Minaj has set a new chart record in the US.The star’s latest song, Super Freaky Girl, has debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 - making her the first solo female rapper to achieve the feat in almost a quarter of a century.Thelast time it happened was in 1998, when Laruyn Hill’s Doo Wop (That Thing) entered the chart at number one. According to Billboard, Super Freaky Girl was streamed 21m times last week. It also topped the download chart with 89,000 sales - the highest sales week for any song in 2022 so far. “You did it,” Minaj tweeted to her fans, after the charts were unveiled.SuperFreaky Girl is also the star’s first number one as an unaccompanied artist and her thirdSheoverall.previously topped the charts with Trollz, a collaboration with 6ix9ine, and as a featured artist on Doja Cat’s TiKTok hit Say So, both of which were released in 2020. Minaj’s biggest hit as a solo artist before now was 2014’s Anaconda, which peaked at number two. Only one other solo female rap artist has topped the singles chart since 1998 - Cardi B. Both of her number ones, Up and Bodak Yellow, entered lower down the rankings before climbing to pole position. Super Freaky Girl is based on Rick James’s funk classic Super Freak, and finds Minaj boasting about her sexual prowess, much like the “very freaky girl” James wrote about in 1981. A foundational hip-hop record, Super Freak has been sampled more than 30 times by artists like Jay-Z, Gucci Mane and MC Young. However, this is the first time it has reached number one. The original got to number 16, while MC Hammer’s U Can’t Touch This, which was based around the instrumental, got to number eight in 1990. Minaj’s version is produced by Dr Luke, the hitmaker who was accused of sexual assault and emotional abuse by his former protégé Kesha in a widely publicised lawsuit. The musician has steadfastly denied the accusations and sued Kesha for defamation, while his lawyers have won several rounds in the ongoing court battle. However, many musicians have refused to work with him since the allegations emerged. Separately, Minaj is due to receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at this weekend’s MTV Awards, where she will also co-host and perform.Earlier this year, she had to cancel an appearance in London after she was mobbed by fans. (BBC)

Snoop Dogg presents children’s series ‘Doggyland - Kids Songs & Nursery Rhymes’ and cheery personality; Chow Wow, an empathic team player and Barks-A-Locks, the curious who is always discovering new adventures.“Asafather, grandfather and longtime youth football coach, it’s always been important to me to build positive and educational environments for all children. We wanted to bring our show to YouTube and YouTube Kids which provides free access to everyone, so all the kids can enjoy it.” said Snoop Dogg of his desire to be a show co-creator.

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THESE are Rocky times. Sylvester Stallone’s wife Jennifer Flavin filed last week for divorce from the “Rocky” star and writer, 76, after a quarter of a century of marriage, according to a court document obtained by the Daily News Wednesday. The 54-year-old model filed for a “dissolution of marriage” from the native New Yorker in Palm Beach County, Fla., where they shared a home, noting in the filing: “The marriage ... is irretrievably broken.”

The rarely photographed love story between the 33-year-old “Batman” star and Tatum, 42, can be traced back to the former casting the “Lost City” star in her directorial debut, “Pussy Island.”

“The romantic relationship is quite intense and positive for both of them,” a separate source told the outlet. “It is serious, but I don’t see them going public in a big way unless something forces it. ... They have enormous respect for each other above and beyond the romantic attraction.”

Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin are seen in happier times.

“These girls are my priority ?? nothing else matters. The 4 of us forever?????? #truth #family #forever,” she captioned a photo of herself and the couple’s daughters on Aug. 10. The three Stallone girls each commented loving, supportive messages on their mom’s post. (NYDailynews)

That insider noted that Kravitz is impressed with Tatum’s “depth of character and a hidden maturity.” Both of the stars have previously settled down. Kravitz filed for divorce from actor Karl Glusman in January 2021, just 18 months after their star-studded nuptials at the home of the “Big Little Lies” star’s dad Lenny’s home in Paris. Tatum and Jenna Dewan’s nearly decade-long marriage ended in 2018. Together they share 9-year-old daughter Everly. (NYDailynews)

what this incredibly selfless dedicated, patient, woman has meant to our lives and I only wish they could be another 25! Thank youFlavin’ssweetheart!”latest Instagram post hints at a wedge driven between herself and Stallone.

Stallone and Flavin — who had a role in her husband’s “Rocky V” and who later appeared in reality shows like “Good Day Live” and “American Gladiator” — met in 1988 and tied the knot nearly a decade later in London in 1997. They share three adult daughters ranging in age from 20 to 25. Stallone — who also has two sons from previous relationships, including Seargeoh and the late Sage — took to Instagram in May to wish Flavin in honor of his and Flavin’s milestone anniversary. “Happy 25th anniversary to my amazing wife,” Stallone at the time captioned several sweet photos of the couple and their family. “There is not enough words to describe ZOË Kravitz and Channing Tatum’s relationship is a “serious” one, a source told People as the couple celebrates their one-year anniversary.“Theyare very happy. Their careers are a big focus and they share this passion,” said the insider. “When they are off, they are very low-key. They enjoy quiet date nights with friends but most often just hang out at home.”

Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz

Sylvester Stallone’s wife, former model Jennifer Flavin files for divorce

Tatum, Zöe Kravitz celebrate first anniversary of ‘quite intense’ relationship

“I love my family. We are amicably and privately addressing these personal issues,” Stallone said in a statement provided to the Daily News by a representative for the actor.

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FN Meka’s songs are performed by an anonymous black man, according to Anthony Martini who is one of the cofounders of Factory New, a company responsible for theInAI.an interview in 2021, he said a human voice “performs the vocals, but we are working towards the ability to have a computer come up with and perform its own words - and even collaborate with other computers as co-writers”.

Industry Blackout demanded a public apology and for the AI rapper to be removed from all platforms. They also want any profits generated to go to charities supporting black youth in the arts and to black musicians signed by CMG.Speaking to the New York Times on Tuesday, before FN Meka was dropped, Mr Martini said he was anticipating it would happen due to “clickbait headlines”.

In a statement announcing they had severed ties, CMG offered its “deepest apologies to the black community for our insensitivity”.

A RECORD label has cut ties with an AI rapper after criticism it contained racial stereotypes, including repeated use of the N-word.

‘CARELESS ABOMINATION’

“[He] is currently incarcerated for rapping the same type of lyrics this robot mimics. The difference is, your artificial rapper will not be subject to federal charges for such,” they said.

AI rapper FN Meka dropped by Capitol over racial stereotyping

After being asked about an image of FN Meka being beaten by a police officer, he said: “Some of the early content, now if you take it out of context, it obviously looks worse or different than it was intended.”Intheir statement to Radio 1 Newsbeat, CMG also admitted to “signing this project without asking enough questions”.

“This digital effigy is a careless abomination and disrespectful to real people who face real consequences in real life.”

FN Meka currently has more than 500,000 monthly Spotify subscribers and more than one billion views on its TikTok account. Its Instagram account, which has more than 220,000 followers, has been made private.

“We thank those who have reached out to us with constructive feedback in the past couple of days - your input was invaluable as we came to the decision to end our association with the project,” they added. (Newsbeat)

Before CMG dropped the rapper, black activist group Industry Blackout sent them an open letter saying FN Meka was “offensive” and “a direct insult to the Black community and our culture”. They said it was “an amalgamation of gross stereotypes, appropriative mannerisms that derive from Black artists, complete with slurs infused in lyrics”. They pointed out FN Meka had released a song with the rapper Gunna, who is currently awaiting trial in the US on criminal charges - with lyrics and social media posts being used as evidence.

FN Meka is an artificial intelligence musician given the appearance of a black male cyborg.

FN Meka is an artificial intelligence musician given the appearance of a black male cyborg. But Capitol Music Group (CMG) faced a backlash for signing the rapper.

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KEZZIA HAMILTON Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a MAINTENANCE Fix and Plumbingmechanicalmaintainequipmentandtheproperty.work,painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc. Salary: $10.00 Hourly CONTACT: 3160/232-9261245Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Renewal 32189

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWSAugust 27 – September 2, 2022 29 Classifieds 946-4664 Fax: 946-4661 Email: Website:tcnews@tciway.tctcweeklynews.com JOB REALAUTOSERVICESLISTINGSSALESESTATE 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. IS URGENTLY LOOKING FOR FLORISTACONTACT:231-3788 SkyPass Caribbean is the premier provider of fast pass arrival and departure services and transfers for passengers at Providenciales International Airport. We are seeking an experienced hospitality professional to join our team as: WE'RE HIRING! See all details at: www.skypasscaribbean.com/ careers This is NOT a work permit renewal advert. Email your Resume, Cover Letter and 2 professional reference letters to hr@ skypasscaribbean.com before August 30th, 2022 AIRPORT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR GRACE BAY CAR RENTAL 32176 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CONTACT: 649-441-8515 EMAIL: FRANTZ@GRACEBAYCARRENTALS.COM • Ensure effective and timely implementation of all logistics daily goals inclusive of vehicle functions and inventory management. • Develop and initiate monthly reports of the fleet. • Lead training for car washer and dispatchers. • Establish and manage relations with vehicle maintenance team and body repair. • Oversee and monitor availability of car rentals. LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR #1216 Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Is seeking to employ a • Support simplification and standardization of processes to accelerate logistics and enhance efficiencies. • Identify enhancement opportunities and suggest solutions for improvement to top management. • Head team to develop, articulate and maintain logistic process documentation. • Valid driver license • 6 years of experience W&F VARIETY STORE CONTACT: 242-6980 32095 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY RENEWAL Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc. $6.25 Hourly Greets customers, receive payment, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. $6.25 Hourly STOREHANDYMANCLERK Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a EXCLUSIVE ACCESSORIES 32100 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD CONTACT: 247-5610 Repairs broken jewelry. Work Permit Renewal. $6.25 Hourly 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

ARTIST/PAINTERREPAIRMAN #17

SERVICESPROFESSIONAL Acting on behalf of THOMAS WATKINS Kew Town Is seeking to employ

PAMELARWILLIAMSPATRICE

KEZZIA HAMILTON Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a DOMESTICWORKER Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 Hourly CONTACT: 431-1275 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 32187

JEWELRY Salt Mills Plaza, 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 doorframes. Salary: $6.50 Hourly CONTACT: 245-0938 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 32186

JEAN CLAUDE TIRESIAS 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 doorframes. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $6.50 hourly CONTACT: 241-1529 Belongers only apply Renewal 32191

Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a DOMESTICWORKER Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 Hourly CONTACT: 431-1275 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 32188

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $7.00 Hourly AMB WHOLESALE & RETAIL

32105

GOOD TASTE LIQUOR Five Cays Is seeking to employ a CONTACT: 246-5189

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. Sweep the house. Mop the floor. Clean the doors and windows. Clean the ceiling and walls. Salary: $6.25 per hour

The Bight, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a KENNETH held by a Work Permit Holder. Salary for this is $6.50 LABOURER Is seeking to employ a ADIELLE

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

DOMESTICWORKER

LABOURER Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 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 BLACK BOY & JEAN TRUCKING

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

ANNIA DEETJEN Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a CONTACT: 346-8047 32119

Providenciales Is seeking to employ a ISEMANE JOSEPH

32160

DOMESTICWORKER

NANNY Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children,Salary:housework,medicine,administeringdoingandetc.$6.25Hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

August 27 – September 2, 202230 CLASSIFIEDS TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS SNR RESTAURANT & (649)CONTACT:CAFETERIA346-4624 32021 To mealspreparefollowing a specific menu. Basic Salary: $360.00 per week Five Cays Rd., Providenciales Is seeking to employ a COOK GRACE BAY WATERSPORTS & SKY PILOT PARASAILING (649)CONTACT:333-7878 32104 To test performancethe of marine engines and electrical systems. Basic Salary: $10 per hour Turtle Cove, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a MECHANICBOAT JEROME (649)CONTACT:BROWN345-9911 32090 Knowledgeable in installing Knowledgeableglass.inhandlinghandpowertools.BasicSalary: $7.50 per hour Wheeland- Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a INSTALLERGLASS COCOCURELTD2@GMAIL.COVACANCYCONTACT:EMAIL: 32127 TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDERS BELONGERS ARE ADVISE TO APPLY WITHIN THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT POSITION CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER Cleaning up around the yard, removing all trash and debris, and any other duties as may be necessary. Salary $8.00 per hour weekly LABOURER MARIE G. M. RAPHAEL CONTACT: 344-8780 32126

CONTACT:

vacuuming,dusting,facilitydesignatedareas,sweeping,mopping,restroomcleaningetc. Salary:

Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Selling product, counts good, in and out. Place order, Prepares list of depleted items survey of defective or unusable items. Salary 6.25- 9 hourly. Blue Hills Provo Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT:

BENJAMIN WALKIN Wheeland, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a CONTACT: 231-0770 32108

FRANCIUS PHILISTIN

A work permit holder currently holds this position

per hour.

BELONGERS

Overback, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a DES ELECTRICAL 245-1239CONTACT:OR243-6883 32110

32116

CONTACT: 247-0582 32106

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. Sweep the house. Wash and iron for the family. $6.25Salary:Cook.perhour DOMESTICWORKER

position

(649)CONTACT:231-6858 32155

INVENTORYCLERK

JUDITH GUERRIER

CONTACT: 346-7978

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $300 weekly LABOURER Mydees Plaza, Airport Road, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a DOROTHY O. MALCOLM Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning

ProvidencialesHills,

BELONGERS

Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a PHANOR EMMANUEL 245-7854 32102 ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and housework.other $6.50 Hourly

To

17 Ralph Close, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a 242-3631/346-6731CONTACT: 32107 HEAVY DUTY TRUCK DRIVER Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this

Salary:

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and Salary:housework.other$6.25Hourly 2WORKERSDOMESTIC #87 Marby Dr., Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a LAS BRISAS RESTAURANT CONTACT: 649-332-4320 32164 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. Assists in keeping a restaurant, and bar clean and sanitary, assists in cleaning dishes, and tends to customers' needs. Salary: $7.00 p/h STEWARD 533 Chalk Sound Is seeking to employ a

a CONTACT:

cleaning all rental vehicles and property.- To assist

The Bight Is seeking to employ a ALEX CLEANING SERVICES CONTACT: 649-332-5690 32122 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

Salary: $10.00 hourly BABES AND TOTS

CONTACT: 332-9257

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

32153

31112 BELONGERS

DOMESTICWORKER Horseshoe Lane, the Bight Is seeking to employ a CONTACT: 241-7000

IULO 32089 BELONGERS ONLY CAN SEND THEIR CLEAN POLICE RECORD AND CV, NO LATER THAN AUGUST 24ST, 2022 TO: KENNETH IULO, C/O - MISICK & STANBROOK, LEEWARD HWY, PROVIDENCIALES. TEL: 339-2010 EMAIL: INFO@MISICKSTANBROOK.TC. For the upkeep and maintenance of the grounds at his residence situated in Leeward Going Through, Provo. This position is

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and Salary:housework.other$6.25Hourly TOUCH OF CLASS BUY & SELL ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL assist in with Food Blue Is seeking to employ 000-0000

CLEANER Academy

Cleaning

DOMESTICWORKER

DOMESTICWORKER

E&D

Salary:

requests.customers' HELPER Sunny

OLD/NEW, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. Sweep the house. Wash and iron for the family. Cook. Salary: $6.25 per hour

DOMESTICWORKER

LABOURER

CONTACT: 241-1235 32115

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD Stocking and supplying $6.50 Hourly Dr., Down Town Is seeking to employ a BEEN FRANKLYN HENRY 332-5101 32097 ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and housework.other $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT:MESANIEU-CELESTIN345-4551 32111

operatingPerformpositionworktaskswhileheavymachinery.

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

DELIMENE

The Turks and Caicos Islands oldest and leading publishing house is in need of additional staff to fill the following ARE ASKED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A Turk Is seeking to employ 231-1806 32170 KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

STORE CLERK T AND A SOUVENIRS Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a CONTACT: 346-1268 32171 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

ADVERTISING SPACE SALES PERSON

posts: THE PUBLISHER DUNCANSON PUBLICATIONS LTD. EMAIL: TCNEWS@TCIWAY.TC NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Preferences will be given to Belonger and Legal Residents FORWARD APPLICATIONS TO: VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS On Behalf of our Client WARATAH CONSTRUCTION We are seeking to employ: RESPONSIBILITIES (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) • Prepping of surfaces. • Lay Blocks and bricks following plans and drawings, • Lay out work using chalk lines, tapes, squares and levels. • Mix cement and mortar. • Operate equipment such as wet saws. • Cut or break blocks, bricks and concrete using hammers, power saws, drills and • hand tools. • Molding expansion joints and edges using jointers, straightedges and edging tools. • Fabricate, repair, alter and maintain slabs, walls, curbs, sidewalks, pavers, conc. Countertops etc • Must have ten years’ experience. Salary $12.00-$15.00 commensurate on Qualification and experience. SKILLED MASONS 31649 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 28TH JULY 2022. ONLY SHORT-LISTED PERSONS WILL BE CONTACTED. SUNSET HOME AND BABY 32175THIS POSITION IS FOR A WORK PERMIT RENEWAL CONTACT: 232 0918 • Duties include will include: • Sales processes, inventory receiving, managing, stocking, displaying of goods. • Must be able to drive, transport and lift unassisted boxes and packages up to 65lbs. SALES/RECEIVING CLERK Airport Road, Providenciales, Is seeking to employ a • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as required. • Ability to speak a foreign language (e.g. Spanish and Creole) would be helpful. $1,600Salary:permonth CONTACT: 231-6432 32173 BELONGERS

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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 Shauna Sherona Smith-Wilsonby virtue of marriage to a Turks and Caicos Islander.

FOR MAGAZINES AND OTHER PERIODICALS GRAPHICS PRODUCTION

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.

WORK employDuties:PERMITTocarpentrySkillsonvariousjobs. Salary: $8.00 per hour CARPENTERS&BCONSTRUCTION Grand

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.

WRITERS/ PHOTO JOURNALIST

a CONTACT:

DUTIES: To assist with keeping All waste from store cleared and Clean. SALARY: $7.50 per hour

August 27 – September 2, 2022 31CLASSIFIEDSTURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

NOTICEPUBLIC

BELONGERS,

LABOURER EDRIC SMITH Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DESIGNER/ PAGINATOR

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.

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.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS APPLICATION SECTION 4(3) OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS ORDINANCE)

DUTIES: To open store and help With the operations.daily SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

August 27 – September 2, 202232 CLASSIFIEDS TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS VACANCY 32163 POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. QUALIFIED BELONGERS APPLY WITH LABOUR DEPARTMENT. HEMINGWAY’S941-8408 The Sands, Grace Bay $7.00 per hour Assist kitchen staff etc. GUTTERS347-9104EXPRESS 16 Bible Street, Blue Hills $6.25-$8, Lifting materials, fabricate & install metal etc. KITCHEN LABOUR/ROOFERHELPER

DOMESTICWORKER

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. To clean the house, wash & iron To clean the property and conduct labour work. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour

32152

CONTACT: 342-9699 32150

CHURCH OF ABUNDANT

RENEWAL. BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE Sweep or scrub floors, clean food preparation areas, transfer supplies, equipment between storage & work areas, wash dishes. Pay: 6.25 per hour LABOURERKITCHENHELPER/ Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a COME TO SEE VARIETY STORE CONTACT: 342-7810 32147

per hour HELPERSTORE Residence Yard

good

32165 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT. WORK PERMIT RENEWAL Work 5 days a week Clean yard and Windows and keep. Salary: $6.50 hr LABOURER #51 Robinson way Five Cays New Subdivision Is seeking to employ a JOHANNY CLEANING SERVICES CONTACT: 649-346-8228 32120 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY Soil cultivation, digging, and forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting. $7.00 Hourly Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair, electrical repairs, etc. $8.00 Hourly HANDYMANGARDENER Chalk Sound Villa 12 Pounds Is seeking to employ a JOSETTE JN LOUIS CONTACT: 232-9775 32118 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and housework.other Salary: $400.00 Weekly DOMESTICWORKER Providenciales Is seeking to employ a LOUISE ERILIEN Five Cays Is seeking to employ a CONTACT: 241-6229 31325 DOMESTICWORKER Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and housework.other Salary: $7.50 Hourly C & S (649)MANAGEMENTPROPERTYCONTACT:231-7363 32166 To perform general cleaning on both exterior and interior surfaces for commercial and residential properties. Basic Salary: $250.00 per week Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a CLEANER MYRLIENNE VILVERT CONTACT: 345-1178 32109 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and Salary:housework.other$6.25Hourly DOMESTICWORKER Five Cays Is seeking to employ a OVANDO CONSTRUCTION LTD. CONTACT: BELONGERS649-331-9854/649-344-8971AREENCOURAGEDTOAPPLYTOTHELABOURBOARD Installs pipes and fixtures, installs supports for equipment,pipes,etc. Salary: $10.00 Hourly PLUMBER #101 Suite Court, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a 32121 PAMELAR PATRICE WILLIAMS CONTACT: 245-0938 32096 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $6.50 Hourly LABOURER Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a VACANCY 32154 TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDERS/ BELONGERS ARE ADVISE TO APPLY WITHIN THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT. POSITION CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. CONTACT EMAIL:COCOCURELTD2@GMAIL.COINFORMATION Work 5 days a week Clean yard and Windows and keep. Salary: $6.50 hr LABOURER R&B TIRES AND AUTO ZONE CONTACT: 332-8300 32113BELONGERS ONLY APPLY Repair vehicle tubes and tires in the field or garage. Balance tires for all vehicles, order tires for all vehicles in the fleet, order patches and plugs for tires. Salary: $6.50 hourly REPAIRMANTIRE #769 Leonie Plaza, Leeward Hwy. Is seeking to employ a SCOTT ISLAND WATER CONTACT: 331-0527 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and maintenanceproductivesystems. Salary: $10.00 Hourly TECHNICIAN 28 Hope St., Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a 32101 SECURITY CONTACT:SERVICESMANAGEMENTLTD.649-331-7678 32112 BELONGER ONLY APPLY RENEWAL Applicant must be honest, reliable and willing to work in different business places 6 days a week when asked to do so. Salary: $7.00 hourly SECURITYOFFICER #14 TDMG Building, Five Cays, South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a STANLEY

32117

GOD

NANNY

JEANNINE I. MILIEN CONTACT: 343-3564 32099 BELONGERS

RENEWAL. BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE Clean the store, cleans customer bathroom, loading and unloading of goods. Assisting during 6.25 Is seeking to employ a ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE must be with To care for and them at $7.00 Provo Is seeking to employ a MALCOLM 231-5086 EDWARD LANDY Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a CONTACT: 333-0209

keeping

clean

BETTY’S RESTAURANT & BAKERY

Up the hill, Kew Town Providenciales Is seeking to employ a BERNADO JULES CONTACT: 346-4667 32161 RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. Care for the children, wash their clothing and clean the house, cook for them. Salary: $6.25 per hour

Acting on behalf of our clients. Seeking for: ISLAND BROKERAGE LINVILLE A. WILLIAMS

NANNY,DOMESTIC/CLEANER/LABORERHELPER,BARBER.

LIFE

CONTACT: 241-0452 FIRST TIME, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. Teach children and adolescents the fundamental principles of music and musicianship skills, such as drums, or xylophones Salary: $1000.00 per month.

CONTACT: 345-1562 32148

Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a DESIREE DURHAM

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $9.50 Hourly MASON #34 Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a TEMPCO VARIETY STORE Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a CONTACT: 231-0977

children.

32114 BELONGER

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and Salary:housework.other$6.25Hourly

all times. Salary:

LABOUR BOARD Applicant

CONTACT: 232-4377 32149

recorders

South Dock, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a 32151 RENEWAL. BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME ISLANDBROKERAGECONSULTANCY@TOGMAIL.COM To conduct cleaning services. To cut hair. Pay: 6.25 to 7.00 per hour

DOMESTICWORKER

Leeward Palms Is seeking to employ a LABOURER

sales Pay:

Hourly BABYSITTER Blue Hills,

JOANNE

CONTACT:

DOMESTICWORKER are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and Salary:housework.other$6.25Hourly T & M

TEACHERSMUSIC

CONTACT:CONSTRUCTION245-3160 ONLY APPLY RENEWAL

Belongers

children, washing, ironing

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

32098

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. Sweep the house, wash and iron for the Salaryfamily.starts at $6.25 per hour

ABOUT THE ROLE: We are seeking an experienced Pharmacist to join our growing team. This individual will be passionate about the company’s mission, enthusiastic about the challenges confronting the organization, and dedicated to achieving its goal. The role will empower you to be the connection between your genuine commitment to excellent care and real, positive results. This role will ensure that the daily operations of the hospital pharmacy meet all customer and patient expectations.

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• Compounding and dispensing medications, as prescribed by physicians.

• Conducting health and wellness screenings.

Living this mission every day requires a fully engaged, knowledgeable, and trusting staff. From our patient care staff to our administrators, everyone at Family Care is on the frontlines of delivering innovative, quality healthcare characterized by being helpful, welcoming, teamwork-focused with every client. As we continue to grow, we are seeking results-oriented, high-performing members to join our team. The ideal team members are motivated by the opportunity to serve others, align with our mission, and share our core values.

• Providing immunizations and other medical services, such as taking blood pressure, temperature measurements, and checking blood sugar levels.

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• Ensuring a safe and clean working environment.

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• Keeping accurate customer records.

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Competitive

• Instructing customers on how and when to take prescribed medications.

• Completing operational requirements of the pharmacy, including verifying order entries, maintaining records of controlled substances and charges, and removing expired and/or damaged drugs from the pharmacy’s inventory.

FAMILYCARE MEDICAL IS HIRING! We are

• Adhering to applicable legal rules, regulations, and procedures governing pharmaceutical practice. Performing other administrative tasks when needed. Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree Post-graduate degree preferred Minimum 7 years of relevant pharmaceutical work experience Thorough understanding of dosage administration and measurement, chemical compounds, medical brands, etc. Strong passion for helping people with all pharmacy-related problems. Excellent communication skills with a customer-oriented approach. Must be organized and multi-tasker. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Salary Offered looking for qualified candidates to fill the following roles in Providenciales:

August 27 – September 2, 2022 33CLASSIFIEDSTURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

REQUIREMENTS: •

PHARMACISTTOBECONSIDEREDFORTHISPOSITION,PLEASEEMAILCVSTOT.BEWAJI@FAMILYCARETCI.COM. 32103 Senior Management Role reporting Directly to the General Manager. Ideal candidate with by qualified to Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent as a minimum, with extensive experience of Facilities Management including at least two specialist areas from below: • Mechanical and Electrical Services • Dietetics and Retail Catering • Soft Services • Security & Man Guarding Services • Business Administration Role requires both Business Administration and Soft Services experience, with formal Qualifications in both elements. Successful candidate will have at least 5 years Management experience in a Hotel Services or Healthcare Environment, carrying out a similar role. This is a Senior role incorporating Strategic Management responsibilities, and a high focus on Contractual and Financial performance across all services. ADDITIONAL KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Management & Control of all FM Departmental Heads • Financial Budgetary Delivery • Health & Safety Management • Business Continuity • Disaster & Emergency Preparedness Role incorporates on Duty Requirement on a rostered basis. Scheduled visits to Grand Turk are also required as part of role. Qualified Belonger's will be given first consideration. Salary:Interhealth$51K Canada Construction and Services are seeking Highly Skilled Professionals to join the busy Facilities Management Department at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales. TOTAL FACILITIES MANAGER – PROVIDENCIALES Interested candidates please forward your resume to: DPINNOCK@INTERHEALTHCANADA.TC FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT DONIQUE PINNOCK ON TEL: 941-2800 EXT 71802. CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 02ND 2022 APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE. 32144 CONTACT: 231-0371 32169 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS IS A FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT Duties:APPLICATION.Toclean an office building. SALARY: $7.50 per hour CARIBBEANCLEANERENVIRONMENTDESIGNASSOCIATES Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a CONTACT: 244-6319 32172 BELONGERS ARE ASKED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OFFICE. THIS IS A FIRST TIME DailyDuties:APPLICATION.Preparemenusformeals,andcookingMeals. SALARY $8.00 per hour. COOK K & S BAKERY Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a CONTACT: 244-0914 32174 BELONGERS KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS IS A FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT APPLICATION. Duties: ChoreshouseholdRegularandmustbewilling To work a 6 day week. SALARY: $6.50 per hour DOMESTICWORKER MERVIN SIMMONS Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

• Monitoring customers’ drug therapies, advising interventions, and informing customers of any potential side effects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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OUR MISSION AND CORE VALUES: Our mission and purpose at Family Care Medical Services are to provide each client with unparalleled services, experiences, and quality health products to live healthily and feel their best. We devote ourselves to listening to our clients and going above to meet their needs. We believe that the residents of and visitors to the Turks & Caicos Islands community deserve world-class healthcare services.

• Must be able to research and source products affordably given world-wide supply chain shortages

CLIFTON ASTWOOD BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a HANDYMAN Fix and mechanicalmaintainequipment,andproperty.Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc. Salary: $6.50 hourly CONTACT: 241-5443 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Renewal 32125

• Ensures orders are placed in a timely manner, customer request are met quickly and efficiently while looking to source ways to fill orders

• Supporting the continuous improvement of existing supply chain processes and procedures

• Performing inventory analysis and preparing inventory reports

• Must have prior experience purchasing Asian & American Products.

• Must be have prior experience with Quick Books 2022

• Must have strong data analysis skills

• Analyzing supply chain risks and developing strategies to resolve the issues

SUNNY FOODS BLUE HILLS P ROVIDENCIALES, TCI IS LOOKING FOR: PURCHASER 32157

• Setting up training programs for employees on proper merchandising, inventory and supply chain management

BERNARD EWING 38 WINDWARD ROAD, COOPER JACK BAY Is seeking to employ a DOMESTICWORKER Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly CONTACT:342-2322 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 32135

• Must have extensive knowledge on NCR 7456 or similar POS System

DAPHNE OUTTEN Bay Shore Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a TILE LAYER Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood. Salary: $9.00 Hourly CONTACT:346-9102 Belongers are to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 32129

CONTACT:

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

• Must be Multilingual and have good communication skills in able to communicate with overseas vendors and logistics companies.

• Most work is required by standing of long periods of time and working in an environment that is not air conditioned such as a dry warehouse.

• Liaising with various vendor partners and seeking new distributors/ partnership agreements (MUST have existing contacts in the industry)

LABOURER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $6.25 hourly. 649-331-3937CONTACT: Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Renewal 32128

• Salary $600 per week plus benefits. Remuneration based on experience. This position is for work permit renewal Interested applicants can email their resume to sunny@sunnyfoodstci.com or send resume to the Labour Board. Belongers need only to apply.

ALDERAYGARDINERVANESSA Boodle Way, Blue Hills Is seeking DOMESTICWORKER

• Applicant must be honest, reliable and hardworking. • Taking care of the child, washing, ironing and cleaning. Salary: $6.50 Hourly CONTACT: 649-243-1154 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 32124

JDS CONSTRUCTION Walter Cox Drive, Kew Town Is seeking

August 27 – September 2, 202234 CLASSIFIEDS TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS We are looking for an experienced senior (10 years full time experience or more) Trust professional to join our team RESPONSIBILITIES: • Setting up of trust structures per international tax advice and maintain and administer existing trusts structures, unit trust and offshore companies. • Draft and coordinate the drafting of all necessary legal documents required for managing day to day matters of Trusts and Corporate entities (e.g. letters, trustee resolutions, deeds of amendments, etc.) and be responsible for managing the relationship, legal and administrative matters of a portfolio of trusts and companies following applicable legislation and internal procedures. • Execute and manage the full cycle of typical trust transactions, including trust setup, bank account opening, asset injections, restructuring, declaring distributions, change of deed’s jurisdiction, and terminations. • Control and handling of monthly billing, including reporting of productivity and recommendations of out of scope work. • Manage client relationships, operational risk, service level agreements and coordination of client deliverables. Develop, maintain and expand contact with clients and the intermediaries working for target clients, especially high net worth individuals/ families; and ensure that all stakeholders are serviced well. ATTRIBUTES/TECHNICAL SKILLS: • Expertise in the laws, processes and documents relating to trust and company secretarial administration, as well as trust accounts • Strong organisation and communication skills, excellent attention to detail • Able to meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment while maintaining high standards of professionalism and efficiency • Understanding of reporting for AML, ATED, US and UK FATCA, and CRS • Good command of Viewpoint (Version 7) software, including entity admin and practice management module • Proficient user of Microsoft Packages including Power point, Excel and Word • Understanding of Private Equity, Hedge funds and Quoted investments REQUIREMENT: • Minimum 10 years’ experience working internationally in the trust and company secretarial field • STEP qualified • Experience in client relationship management in Private Client industry • Strong knowledge of the international and domestic regulatory and compliance regime • Strong command of written and spoken English • Financially literate, and ready to support the Finance Director and Managing Director in managing performance targets for the business Salary will be according to experience and competitive with other international finance centres, and in the range of US$85,000.00 TO US$100,000.00. CORIATS requires a SENIOR TRUST OFFICER INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDERS SHOULD MAKE APPLICATION TO OFFICE@CORIATS.COM OR 82 CHEROKEE ROAD, AND ALSO WITH THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 32146

Sunny foods is aiming to be the country’s premier cash and carry operation. This now requires technical analysis of sourcing and supply chain management, especially in this post-covid era of supply shortages.

F & A MILLWORK CONSTRUCTION& FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a PLUMBER - $8.00 Hourly Installs pipes and fixtures, installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc. STEELMAN - $8.00 Hourly Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other andstructures.materialsconstructiontoformCut,position,boltdownsteelbars. 333-1505 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 32133

• Must be available to work on Holiday, Nights and weekends. Both Saturday and Sunday nights are required with a day off during the middle of the week.

Acting on behalf of ERB CONSTRUCTION Millennium Highway, Blue Hills CLEANER - $6.50 HOURLY Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. CONTACT: 244-3192 Belongers only apply 32179 ALONZORODERRICKWILLIAMS S OUTH BACK SALINA, GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ DOMESTICWORKER Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly CONTACT: 246-8679 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 32136 SHANTELLSAMANTHAFORBES FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a LABOURER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $8.00 Hourly CONTACT: 243-4905 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 32137 SCOODIE CONSTRUCTION Phase #2, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a BOOKKEEPER • Use QuickBooks to input all data • Prepare accounts receivable • Prepare statement of account for corporate and government accounts • Excellent knowledge in bank reconciliations • Graduate of B.S.C major in Salaryaccountingcommensurate on experience CONTACT: 231-0984 SMITHCOTCI@GMAIL.COMOR Belongers only apply.Renewal 32149 SMITHCO #84 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD, FIVE SeekingCAYSLABOURER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $8.00 Hourly CONTACT: 346-0002 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour RenewalBoard.32184 VAGUY VILMAR Wilson Circle, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a DRIVER Transport materials and goods centers.distributionmanufacturing,amongandretailPerformsalesandcustomerservice.Salary:$6.25hourly CONTACT: 244-8820 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Renewal 32185 ADAMS BROKERAGE Prospect 10, Cooper Jack Bay. Is seeking a 2 KITCHEN HELPERS @6.75 an hour Cut meats, prep all food items 1 BUTLER @9.00 per hour Cook and serve private clients 1 DOMESTIC WORKER @6.75 Mop, sweep and clean ALLACTSERVICESFOR: CONCHBUGALOOSCRAWL Five Cays 32947 CARPENTER Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $8 hourly CONTACT:231-6920 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour RenewalBoard.32190 BEEN MEP CO. LTD. Unit #54 Saltmills Plaza, Grace Bay Road, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a DOMESTICWORKER Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 Hourly CONTACT: 247-4347 Belongers are to apply to the Labour Board. Renewal 32159 C & S SERVICESPROFESSIONAL Acting

DEOMARDO CLARE Moses Ave., Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a CLEANER Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, cleaningmopping,vacuuming,restroometc.Salary: $6.50 Hourly CONTACT: 232-2347 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 32180

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August 27 – September 2, 2022 35CLASSIFIEDSTURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS LABOURER • Assist with food preparation, cooking, meal service as assigned. • Clean all dishes and utensils after every meal. • Clean all food handling, food storage areas, and dish room. Salary: $7.00 Hourly CONTACT: 649-241-5563 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY RENEWAL 32123 MR.RESTAURANTGROUPER Lower Bight Road, Provo Is seeking to employ a 2 BARBERS Cutting, stylingshampooing,trimming,andhair,trimmingbeards,orgivingshaves.Salary: $6.50 Hourly CONTACT: 333-1505 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 32134

hourly CONTACT:

or plywood. 3

Belongers only apply Renewal 32130

AIRPORT ROAD

LABOURER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $6.50 Hourly CONTACT: 246-2284 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. Renewal 32139

HYACINTH SWANN Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a JANITOR Stocking and sweeping,designatedsupplyingfacilityareas,dusting,vacuuming,mopping,restroomcleaningetc.Salary: $6.50 hourly CONTACT: 341-1580 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Renewal 32183

Install

floors,

BRUTUS LANDSCAPING 61 Sisal Street, Long Bay Rd., Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking to employ a BABYSITTER Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc. Salary: $6.25 Hourly CONTACT: 345-9785 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 32140

HANDFIELDDANIEL 242-2240 LABOURER - $7.00 Hourly • Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Renewal

SUSAN MUSGROVE 8 TROPICANA DRIVE, GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a 10 TILE LAYERS - $10.00 HOURLY materials walls, ceilings, etc. Level the surface with a layer of mortar TILE LAYER HELPER - $7 HOURLY • Supplies mixes materials for the tile layer. • Clean installed tiles. CONTACT: 333-5559 Belongers only apply Renewals 32132 TC TILES #24 A Line Avenue, Blue Hills. Seeking 2 MECHANICSDIESEL 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: $7.00 Hourly CONTACT: 232-7177 Belongers only apply Renewal 32131

CUTTING EDGE LANDSCAPING & DESIGNS Residence Yard, Five Cays Is seeking to employCARPENTER 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: $7.00 Hourly

P & D EMPLOYMENT

LABOURER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose

VAN’S TIRE SHOP INDUSTRIAL PROVIDENCIALESDRIVE, Is seeking to employ a LANDSCAPER cuttingLandscaping,andtrimmingoftreesanddecorating.Salary: $10.00 Hourly 649-343-1420CONTACT: Belongers are to apply to the Labour Board. Renewal 32138

behalf

trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary:

CONTACT: 243-3844 Belongers only apply Renewal 32182 D & U CONSTRUCTION Shore Club, Long Bay Is seeking

SANTIAGUEROBARBERSHOP Is seeking to employ a of $6.25 244-9543

HYLON V. HIGGS Five Cays, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Is seeking to employ

LESSIA’S FASHION #3 JOICE PLAZA, AIRPORT RD, PROVO Is seeking to employ a ACESTAR 331-8064 MAINTENANCE MAN - $8.00 Hourly Maintaining equipment, buildings, and machines. CARPENTER - $10.00 Hourly Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

NATASHA’S CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of BELONGERS ONLY 32178 CARPENTER Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $9.00 Hourly CONTACT: 649-331-1067 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. Renewal 32181

HELPER - $6.50 HOURLY Cleaning on of

ADRIANCHARLESGIBSON GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ LANDSCAPER Cut lawn using hand, power or riding mower and trim and edge around walks, flowerbeds, and walls. Planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes. Salary: $6.50 Hourly CONTACT: 241-0607 Belongers are to apply to the Labour Board 32177

CONTACT:

Liquidator Companies Ordinance 2017

WILLIAM STEVEN ROSS

day

polishingpedicuresProfessionalpositionandtoes. Salary:

SUMA

as the voluntary liquidator of KROSS LIMITED (solvent liquidation) on

KROSS LIMITED (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION)

Salary:

Cleaning

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

August 27 – September 2, 202236 CLASSIFIEDS TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Salary:frames.$6.25Hourly

Notice of Appointment of Voluntary Section is hereby given that of was appointed the 23rd of August to the Turk and Caicos Islands for the attention of Jonathan Katan – jk@mslaw.tc, by 20th September 2022.

Uses

237 Notice

WARD’S CONSULTANCY 32257 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THESE POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER YOSHI SUSHI BAR RESTAURANT #20 & 21 Saltmills Plaza Grace Bay Road, CONTACT: 941-3374 Perform domestic cleaning tasks like sweeping, mopping, cleaning tables. $8.00 p/h J & W CONSTRUCTION PO box 681 leeward hwy CONTACT: 234-4519 Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. $15.00 p/h DOMESTICCARPENTERWORKER Acting on behalf of our client: STEEL UNLIMITED Mary Jane, Blue Hills, CONTACT: 341-4502 Fabricates, alters, repairs, and maintains walls, bathroom showers and sink etc. $8.00 per hour MASON READY TO GO Butterfield Square CONTACT: 964-8583 do manual labor tasks & help coworkers. $$11.50 p/r LABOURER

32207 PEDICURIST

Bay

M&S Trust Limited, Regent House, West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

2022. All enquiries should be directed

voluntary liquidator’s attorney Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales,

32203 BELONGERS

THE MANAGEMENTTUSCANYCOMPANY 32251 PLEASE APPLY VIA HR@THETUSCANYRESORT.COMEMAIL: Qualifications: At least a Bachelors degree or equivalent 3-5 years –experience in a similar capacity Skills: Knowledge in accounting packages Must have Competitivecommunicationgoodskillssalaryand benefits will be offered. ACCOUNTANT Is seeking to employ a THECONTACT:VENETIAN941-466732256 To work 6 days a Salaryweek,is $6.00 perGracehourBayIs seeking to employ a HOUSEKEEPER TRIPLE D’S MOBILE CLEANING SERVICE CONTACT: 342-4458 TRIPLEDSSERVICE03@GMAIL.COMOR 32195 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD General cleaning of houses, apartments, offices, etc. Sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning of windows, bathroom, kitchen and housework.other Salary: $6.50 Hourly DOMESTICWORKER Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a CONTACT: 247-9212 32255 BELONGERS KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Duties: Chores,householdRegularmustbewilling To work a 6 day week. SALARY: $6.50 per hour DOMESTICWORKER ERIDANIA ROLLE Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a CONTACT: 232-0906 32260 BELONGERS KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THESE POSITIONS ARE HELD BY A WORK PERMIT Chores,Duties:HOLDERS.Regularhouseholdandkitchenduties. SALARY: $6.50 per hour 11WORKERDOMESTICKITCHENHELPER PATRIANNA SIMMONS Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a CONTACT: 341-0355 322259 BELONGERS ARE ASKED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS IS A FIRST TIME WORKER PERMITDuties:APPLICATION.Helpthe cook, Clean Dishes, record all stocks used. SALARY: $6.50 per hour. KITCHENHELPER RACQUEL LEVY Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a WARESTON LEON STUBBS CONTACT: 649-231-6601 32212 BELONGER ONLY APPLY RENEWAL Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, mixing concrete, hand tools to workers, and cleaning work site. Salary: $6.50 Hourly CONSTRUCTIONLABOURER Leeward Palms, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a CONVEY ANDERSON CAPRON 32250BELONGERS CAN APPLY! CONTACT: 649-247-0347 To assist in cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. To prepare and cook fresh meals for the household. Basic Salary: $6.25 hourly DOMESTIC WORKER Front Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales, Is seeking to employ a GESSIE’S HAIR & BEAUTY LOUNGE 32244 JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY AND CALL +1649-343-4444 OR EMAIL ALL RESUMES/INQUIRIES DIRECTLY TO GHHAIRANDBEAUTYLOUNGE@GMAIL.COM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 3+ Years of Experience, Excellent Customer Service Skills, Professional Certifications/ License and must be great with adults & kids’ hair and beauty services. SALARY: Commission Based BENEFITS: High Foot Traffic, Great Positive Culture/ Environment and Growth Opportunities. STYLING BOOTH & BARBER CHAIR RENTALS AVAILABLE PROFESSIONAL BARBERS HAIR STYLISTS NAILSPATECHNICIANSSPECIALIST is HIRING for the following vacant positions in Providenciales: TCI AUTO PARTS & CAR DEALER 32243FOR WORK-PERMIT HOLDERS CONTACT: (649) 346-5909 Test drives vehicles to ensure repairs are completed. Maintains inventory of replacement parts and equipment. Basic Salary: $7 per hour MECHANIC HELPER The Bight, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a DYNAMIC CONSTRUCTION 32267 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO LABOUR. THIS AD IS IN SUPPORT OF A WORK PERMIT RENEWAL CONTACT: 332-1831 Cut, position and blot steel bars into concrete Assemble steel columns for buildings tie foundationbeams/corners/ $8 hourly/6 days a week STEEL WORKER #57 Plantation Dr, Long Bay, Is seeking to employ a 32248

32196 COMMERCIALFISHERMAN Belongers

SID

SAURINA HAIR CENTER Down Town, Airport Rd., Spot Plaza, Bld.#17 Unit #1 Is seeking to employ a 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 $6.30 Hourly ROBINSON 112 Leeward Palms, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a 231-2621 are to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position equipment like nets, fishing rods, and traps, to catch fish and other marine life. $450.00 weekly INGHAM 243-3693 ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door LABOURER Road, Wheeland Is seeking to employ a

Your responsibilities will include supporting the classroom teacher in caring for, preparing for and teaching a class of Early Years or primary school age children. Applicants must have experience working in a primary school or in an Early Years environment and/or hold an Early Childhood Certificate. Salary range is commensurate with experience, posts of responsibility and qualifications, from $21,000 - $26,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week). This position is currently held by a work permit holder. We invite prospective applicants who are Turks Islanders to send copies of their applications to Providenciales Primary & Middle School and to The Immigration Board.

their CV to design@designstudio.tc or hand deliver to unit B105 Regent Village, Grace Bay

per hour. This position is

CLASS TEACHER

COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER

You will be required to teach Computer Science up to IGCSE level. Applicants must hold a Teaching Degree or similar teaching qualification. You must have five years’ experience working within a British National Curriculum School. Salary range is commensurate with experience, from $40,000 – $50,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week). This is a new position.

PLEASE SEND A FULL RESUME, LETTER OF APPLICATION, CERTIFICATES AND POLICE CHECK, TOGETHER WITH THE NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF TWO REFEREES, TO TOBY BARKWORTH-KNIGHT AT TOBY.BK@PROVOPRIMARY.COM. email 649-941-4848 $9.50 currently held by a work permit holder. The closing date for application is September 11, 2022. should also send a copy of their application to the department of labor and employment services. note only people short-listed for interview will be contacted.

SCIENCE TEACHER

Salary:

Applicants must hold a Teaching Degree or similar teaching qualification. You must have five years’ experience working within a British National Curriculum School. Salary range is commensurate with experience, from $40,000 – $50,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week). This is a new position.

The closing date for applications is 29th August, 2022 EASYWAY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 32266 BELONGER ARE ENCOURAGE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO LABOR BOARD. THESE POSITION ARE NEW OR HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER ANTOINE J. SINTIL - 343-6068 Kew Town # 88 $350.00 weekly Caring for my son, bath, feed & monitor him and light house keeping SERGE PIERRE - 231-3171 Glass Shack #88 $800.00 biweekly Cleaning the house, making beds, wash, cook and iron & caring for my autism daughter J & V CONSTRUCTION - 231-3469 Millennium Height # 89 $400.00 weekly Laying tiles and grout out ALINE BONAMY - 343-8090 Snake Hills $380.00 weekly pick up waste, wash doors & windows, cut grass, water flowers & keep property clean at all timesBABYSITTERDOMESTICWORKER TILELABOURMAN ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT DORINE SHARLINE BOTTEX 345-3206 Kew Town # 96 $300.00 Cleaning the house, making beds, wash, cook and iron DOMESTIC WORKER 32246 A luxury villa company is looking to employ a Senior Property Manager whose key responsibility is, to ensure that the department of 20 is managed and maintained to an appropriate standard and cost effective. SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGER His or her job description includes but is not limited to the following: • Arranging for contracts for maintenance, trash removal, landscaping, security, and other ongoing services. • Good interpersonal communication both verbal and written • Investigating and resolving property issues • Knowledge of Inspecting properties, managing, and training • Liaising with owners regarding their specific requirements and updating them • Managing the procurement process • Managing disputes with service providers where appropriate • Must have both technical skills and construction knowledge in the building of a residence. • Overseeing all aspects of running the department • Participating in budget discussions • Prepare regular status reports on maintenance & projects. • Providing supervision for the team along with leadership and assistance throughout their daily activities • Planning and managing improvement projects Renumeration for this position starts at $60,000.00. Interested persons are asked to email their CV to luxuryvillarentalstci@gmail.com. DESIGN STUDIO IS SEEKING A SUITABLE QUALIFIED APPLICANT TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITION: 32245 POSITION SUMMARY: Self-motivated full-time installer required for high-end Interior Design firm. MAIN DUTIES AND SKILLS: • Hanging complicated window treatments both manual and electronic • Accuracy with measuring • Demonstrate manual dexterity and lift or carry heavy loads from containers • Able to read and understand installation manuals and be able to carry out the assembly of all types of furniture pieces • Must be fluent in English • Applicant must have a valid TCI Driver’s License and hold a good driving record PERMANENT,INSTALLERFULLTIME • Applicant must have their own vehicle. • Must be a team player while still being able to command respect from his coworkers • Candidate must be able to work evenings and weekends • Must have own tools Qualified candidates should

All applicants

You will be required to teach Physics, Biology and Chemistry up to IGCSE level.

August 27 – September 2, 2022 37CLASSIFIEDSTURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS PO Box 329, Graceway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies Tel 649 333 5638 Email: director@provoprimary.com Website www.provoprimary.com

Your responsibilities will include caring for, planning for and teaching a class of primary school age children. Applicants must hold a Teaching Degree in Primary Education or similar teaching qualification. You must have at least two years’ experience working within a British National Curriculum School. Salary range is commensurate with experience, posts of responsibility and qualifications, from $36,000 - $52,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week). This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Please

THREE

MJ CONSTRUCTIONSERVICES DOCK YARD, KEW TOWN

BLAZE

PAINTER Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: $6.25 Hourly CONTACT: 331-4122 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Renewal 32237 CONTRACTING Juba Sound, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a MAINTENANCE MAN Fix and buildings,mechanicalmaintainequipment,andmachines.Tasksincludeplumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, heating, and air conditioning system. Salary: $10.00 hourly 442-0820 Belongers only apply Renewal 32232

CONTACT

CONTACT:

position 32239 NAROSE LANDSCAPING AND CLEANING SERVICES Boddle

CONTACT: 244-3319 Belongers are to apply to the Labour Board 32240

PROVO SEAFOOD LTD. Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a LABOURER Cleaning property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $6.25 hourly

A+ CONSTRUCTION Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

• Must be able and willing to clean marine products, Conch, Lobster and Scale Fish. • Must be willing to work after normal hours and holidays if needed. Salary: $7.00 Hourly 649-231-0293CONTACT: Belongers only Work Permit Renewal 32235

•

CONTACT: 3264/649-432-1169649-232Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 32219

• To work 5 days a week Salary: $7.50 hourly CONTACT:243-0137 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a renewal of work permit 32238

CONTACT: 346-4624 Belongers are to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Renewal 32227

SPA NADIA GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ

LABOURER Clean up work station, tools, lift heavy materials when require. Salary: $6.50 Hourly CONTACT:333-8687 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

NICOLA ROBERTS

CONTACT: 247-2025 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 32225

32233

position,buildings,materialsconstructiontoformbridges,andotherstructures.Cut,andboltdownsteelbarstoreinforce

ISLAND

#512 Leeward Highway, Town Center Mall Is seeking to employ a MASON Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/ or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $9.00 Hourly

ERIC ANTONIO SKIPPINGS Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a BAR MAID Restock bar inventory, mix beverages, and organize bar schedules. Salary: $8.50 Hourly.

their

to employ a NANNY Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, whendisciplininghousework,medicine,administeringdoingandchildrennecessary.Salary: $7 hourly CONTACT: 242-0287 Belongers only apply 32241 LITTLE CHILDCAREANGELSSERVICES Chick A Willy, Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a MASON Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/ or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $10.00 hourly CONTACT: 346-1654 Belongers are to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 32234 LUDWIG C. FULFORD Back Salina, Grand Turk Seeking BEAUTICIAN Shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. Makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, nail and skin care services.

GIBSON DESIGN BUILT Unit #1, 10 Prospect, Cooper Jack Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a MUST BE: Able to weld carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Capable of working with carbon, stick, MIG and TIG welding processes. Able to accurately measure, cut and assemble without supervision. FABRICATION AND MACHINERY is currently looking for CERTIFIED WELDERS 432-0024 Two of these positions are currently held by work permit holders.

to the Labour Board 32216 JDS CONSTRUCTION Walter Cox Drive, Kew Town Is

DOMESTICWORKER Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 Hourly

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CONTACT:

CHAMBERS A1 SUPREME CLEANING SERVICES Millennium Highway. Seeking SHIP MATE

employ CLEANER Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, restroomvacuuming,sweeping,mopping,cleaningetc.Salary:$6.25Hourly CONTACT:

SURVEYROBINSONSERVICES

SECURITYOFFICER Applicant must be honest, reliable and willing to work in different business places 6 days a week when asked to do so. Salary: $7.00 hourly CONTACT: 649-331-7678 Belongers only apply Renewal 32231

$9.00 Hourly CONTACT: 333-1505 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy

DOMESTICWORKER Cleaning

CONTACT:

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• To be in charge of vessel's operations.cargo • Responsible for the safety and security of the ship, as well as the welfare of the crew on board. Salary: $6.50 hourly CONTACT: 342-0156 Belongers only apply Renewal 32230

Palm Circle, Leeward Palms Is seeking to employ a 3 WORKERSPLANT

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Renewal

CONSTRUCTION Curly Dr., Long Bay Hills Is seeking to employ a 5 CLEANERS - $350.00 Weekly Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, restroomvacuuming,sweeping,mopping,cleaningetc. 2 JANITORS - $350.00 Weekly Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, restroomvacuuming,sweeping,mopping,cleaningetc.

G-SPOT BAR Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

columns,

D & S WAVE DANCER Turtle Cove Marina Is seeking to employ LABOURER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $7.00 Hourly

laundering sheets, towels

32262 MARC’S HAIR BRAIDING SERVICES North

CARPENTER Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: of resume seeking Salary: $10.00 Hourly. 242-5005 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board School, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a Build and install iron or steel girders, and other concrete. Salary: $7.00 hourly 341-3398 Belongers only apply. 32226 Is seeking to 241-5690 are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this Way, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a the house, and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly 649-241-5579CONTACT: Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 32217

CCD

CONTACT: 232-1050 Belongers are to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Renewal 32224

SECURITYSERVICESMANAGEMENT #14 TDMG Building, Five Cays, South Dock Road Is seeking to employ aCOSMETOLOGIST Shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. Makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, nail and skin care services. Salary: $320.00 Weekly CONTACT: 941-8342 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

CONTACT: 347-9345 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 32229 GEORGE GLINTON Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a CARPENTER • Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

NATHALIE JEAN-BAPTISTE Bay Rd., Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a LABOURER Clean yard, water plants, cut grass. Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 241-2043 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

STEELMAN

S & R SERVICESCONTRACTUAL Opposite Tropical Shipment, Five Cays Road Is seeking to employ

32221

Belongers

APPLICANTS

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JUDITH SWANN Central Ave, Whitby NC (RENEWAL)CARETAKER Rate: $1,200.00 per Description:month Assist with medication,bathing,cooking GARDINERADDISON (RENEWAL)WORKERDOMESTIC Rate: $6.50 hr Description: Cleaning House, washing clothes CLOVELEAF AGENCY – 246-7382 WHITBY, NORTH CAICOS Belongers are encourages to apply 32270

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QUALITY

work permit holder. PURCHASER • Type reports, purchase orders, memoranda, and other documents. • Researches Asian/Filipino vendors and collects prices,specifications,and other Data related to goods and services. • Establishes and maintains recordkeeping system for purchasing department using Thyme Software. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Wages start

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JOB TITLE: Loans Managing Director

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• Assists

WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR • Receiving delivery. Track inventory

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The Board of Directors, National Company Services, 6 Parade Ave, Butterfield Square, Providenciales, TCI - email: hr@ncsfsg.com. The application deadline is September 06, 2022. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview. LETTER RESUME TO levels. and ensure that facility equipment is properly maintained. and collaborate with other team members. guide and evaluate warehouse workers. start at $7.50 per hour. by the at permit quality inspections on meats and other products. Wages start at $7.50 per hour. Held by the work permit holders. FOOD PICKER SUPERVISOR Assists the manager as needed including, but not limited to: supervise staff, fulfilling customer special orders/requests; writing replenishment orders and placing new items into category sets in product delivery; receiving, unloading, rotation and storage able to reach, stretch, bend, and walk during work hours Ability to stand for long periods of time in the Freezer Environment(minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit or minus 23 degree Celsius) Ability to lift 50 pounds. Availability on work nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manages time efficiently. Wages star at $6.25 per hour. Held by the work permit holder.

CORE FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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new

• Warehouse

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holder. BUTCHERS • Cutting, grinding and preparing meats for sale. • Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment. • Weighing, packaging, pricing, and displaying products. • Performing

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SALARY: $48,000.00 yearly plus other allowances

• Train,

TILE LAYER materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood. Salary: $8.00 Hourly D & B TILE South Dock. Is seeking to employ a 232-3465 32222

$11.00 per hour • Held by the work

Install

Ensures the growth and profitability of the Company within risk parameters as established by the Board of Directors (2) Oversees the strategic and daily operations of core and supporting areas of the business and ensures the effective management of risk, quality, time and cost. (3) Ensures the growth in profitability of the Company within risk parameters as established by the Board of Directors (4) Implements, monitors and reviews Company policies, and operating processes and procedures where necessary, and in a timely manner. (5) Ensures that all departments within the Company operate efficiently and effectively, in accordance with industry standards, processes and procedures, with a view to maintaining the lowest fixed cost per disbursed loan in the industry. (6) Prepares and submits monthly reports, financials, and other information to the Board of Directors, in an efficient and timely manner. (7) Manages relationships with key clients, partners and vendors. (8) Ensures that all stakeholders are aligned and informed of strategic issues impacting the business. (9) Represents the business as a liaison to the media, regulators, industry associations, and other agencies, as required. (10) Fulfils any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

August 27 – September 2, 2022 39CLASSIFIEDSTURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS BODYMECHANICWORK -$10 HOURLY Repair and replace car interior and exterior parts. CONTACT: 231-4681 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 32265 GUST MOTORS Airport Road, Down Town Is seeking to employ a Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

FROZEN

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QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE: (a) Have Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience in a senior management position, within a Micro-Finance or credit-based organization (b) Experience writing and implementing policies and procedures related to micro-finance business operations (c) Experience in micro-loan collections and arrears management (d) Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development (e) Keen understanding of the business’ core and support functions including but not limited to Credit, Money Services, Finance, Operations, HR Management, and Information Technology (IT) (f) Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operations metrics (g) Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office (h) Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or relevant field, from a recognized tertiary institution.

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ASSISTANT CHEF Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Salary: $6.50 Hourly CONTACT: 341-1039 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the

Labour Board 32272 C & S SERVICESPROFESSIONAL Acting on behalf of CARIBBEANMICHAELPOT Blue Hills Is seeking to employ

FROZEN FOOD PICKERS/ STOCKERS Physically able to reach,stretch,bend,and walk during work hours Ability to stand for long periods of time in the Freezer Environment (minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit or minus 23 degree Celsius) Ability to lift 50 pounds. Availability on work nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manages time efficiently. Wages star at $6.25 per hour. Held by the work permit holders and for first time work permit. SERVICESFOOD looking for:

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PLEASE EMAIL APPLICATION

• Operate Forklift

• Held

32269

• Must

Install windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other Salary:materials$6.25 Hourly CONTACT: 649-244-7033 Belongers only apply. Renewal 32261 Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms inspected according to standards. Salary: $6.25 Hourly. TCI SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE Blue Hills. Is seeking to employ a HOUSEKEEPER CONTACT: 346-1153 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 32223 ONE (1) DECKHAND To load/ off load barge Workdays Monday- Saturday Salary: (PositionBasiccurrently held by work permit holder) ONE (1) LABOURER To work Monday- Saturday Salary: (PositionBasiccurrently held by work permit holder) ONE (1) ENGINEER ( BOAT MECHANIC) To maintain vessels engines Starting salary: $2,000.00 ONE (1) WELDER To work Monday – Saturday Welding work on company vessels Starting salary: $2,000.00 LEW 1 SHIPPING 20 Honour Lane Downtown Providenciales. Ph: 941-5707. Seeks the following: 32247 RESPONSIBILITIES: This

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August 27 – September 2, 202240 CLASSIFIEDS TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

UPHOLSTERYTROPICANA Windsor Plaza, Leeward Highway. Seeking LABOURER - $9.00 hourly Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

specialized coating, including Llumar film coatings.

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BACK SALINA Grand Turk

coating

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for

may

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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: •

DOMESTIC WORKER -$7.00 hourly Sweeping, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, and other work necessary. CARPENTER -$10.00 hourly Follow blueprints and building plans. position is ideal candidate will be also have with the installation of This person must also be able to accurately estimate jobs, schedules, and properly install Llumar film coatings. This position is also seeking to expand sales of products in new customer markets. Customer service skills, including problem solving and dealing with difficult situations. Must be able to write and speak in English fluently and have good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to retrieve material from shelves and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to operate a computer and point of sale system and communicate via the telephone. have a valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation. Must be proficient in mathematics with ability to calculate surface area and estimate jobs accordingly. have prior experience and certification in the factory-sponsored training of Llumar film coatings. have certified installation training in residential and commercial film coatings. individual the following position. Only candidate who meet minimum qualifications and requirements will be considered. Applicants be required to pass a written skills test. Qualified Turks Belongers are to submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Department.

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prior certification, experience, and factory-sponsored training

able to fluently educate customers on the benefits of each coating and translate of using these products. This candidate must

• Must

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Proficient in Microsoft office applications. • Able to speak a second language. • Experience working in the construction industry. GRACE BAY PAINT & SUPPLY LTD. Is seeking a qualified

encouraged

CONSTRUCTIONWILLIAMS 2 LABOURERS - $7.00 Hourly Cleaning the property TILE LAYER -$14 Hourly Install materials on floors, walls, , etc. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood. HERBERT SAINT CYR LABOURER -$10.00 Hourly Cleaning the property RONA PETROCHARLES LABOURER - $10.00 Hourly Cleaning the property CHARLES BARBER SHOP BARBER Cutting, shampooing,trimming,and styling hair, trimming beards. J&W CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems.

COATING SPECIALIST Applications can be submitted directly to dylan@gracebaypaintandsupply.com or in person at 1216 Leeward Hwy. CONTACT: 649-441-8515 32228 VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

responsible for supporting the customer service and sales offers at Grace Bay Paint and Supply Ltd. Through specialized knowledge of coating products and their installation. The

• Must

C J CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of Belongers only/Renewal 32236

Belongers only 32263

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9.

Location: Invest Turks and Caicos - Providenciales

13.

4. Monitors grants and contracts for compliance and prepares quarterly and annual fiscal reports along with other required reports.

8. Represents and is an advocate on behalf of the micro, small and medium community to public and private institutions and organizations.

1. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates resources in a manner that will ensure comprehensive service delivery to the micro, small and medium community in TCI.

COORDINATORSITE

17. Performs other related duties as required.

Salary: $800.00 Weekly

TCI KING OF BURGERS

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 32274 C & S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

C & S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

DOMESTICWORKER

1. General economic development issues.

18.

DIRECTOR –TO: CEO Daily organization of the worksite, and will be in direct contact with contractors working on site. Conduct weekly site meetings with customer and contractors to discuss progress of works, planning, and corrective actions if necessary.

Acting on behalf of JEANNE ROSALENE HALL-CHACHA Five Cays Is seeking to employ CLEANER Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $6.50 Hourly

6. Principles of supervision, training and practices of personnel management.

6. Provides direct communication and creates an on-going working relationship with financial institutions, legal and trade associations, private consulting firms, and micro, small and medium associations.

ISREAL LUCNISE BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

13. Participates on committees appropriate to promote the agenda of Invest TCI.

CONTACT: 341-3426

CONTACT: 231-0801

3. Effective marketing.

12.

2. Micro, small and medium operations.

Under the general supervision of the CEO, the Executive Director responsible for small business support will be required to manage all aspects of small business support including creating and administering annual budgets; ensuring agreed milestones are achieved; preparing fiscal reports; overseeing staff; identifying and networking with partner agencies; and providing technical assistance to new and existing business owners.

5. Fiscal report preparation.

12. Delivers presentations about Invest TCI and/ or specific topics to classes, community organizations, financial institutions, government entities, and others.

7. Community resources available to micro, small and medium.

14. Participates in Regional and International MSME conferences and meetings within budgetary allocations.

10.

PRECISION BUILDERS LTD. Leeward Highway. Seeking

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1.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE 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 Applicationspage. 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 CEO – of Invest Turks and Caicos and envelopes should have the words “Director – Entrepreneurial Development” clearly marked on the front. Alternatively, applications can be emailed to dastwood@investturksandcaicos.tc

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board Renewal 32271

The subject line in the email should read “Director –Entrepreneurial Development.” We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

The deadline date for applications is September 2, 2022, Turks, and Caicos time.

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16.

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 347-7813

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 32264

JOB REQUIREMENTS Completed Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year university with a major in business administration, public administration or related field; MBA preferred. Four (4) years of related experience with at least two (2) years of management/supervisory experience. Salary: per annum based on qualifications and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

15.

16. Develops and implements appropriate evaluation procedures to ensure the quality of services delivered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

CONTACT: 345-0350

Mary Lou Yard, The Bight Is seeking to employ a COOK sandwiches,Cookingburgersetc.

4. Budget development and monitoring.

11. Develops and facilitates business workshops to support Invest TCI’s objectives.

7. Provides liaison between the college, chambers of commerce and other agencies involved in micro, small and medium assistance and economic development.

ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT REPORTING

8. Standard managerial policies and procedures in operating an organization. Provide leadership. Identify funding opportunities. Write effective grants. Deal with the unexpected. Network with the community; speak to the public. Administer the policies of the TCIG related to the operation of Invest TCI. Supervise and evaluate employees. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government, bankers, business and industry representatives. Work with the diverse MSME population, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of the community.

2. In conjunction with the CEO, develops annual budget.

10. Provides individualized consulting to small business clients.

MINIMUM

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 32220

DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

2.

VALERIA D MISSICK 198 LONG BAY HILLS, LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 333-3696

Interested

9. Provides supervision and oversight for staff and consultants.

CARETAKER Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Run errands, remind patients of medications. Salary: $6.25 Hourly

Acting on behalf of KEVINS QUALITY CLEANING Industrial Park Is seeking to employ a DOMESTICHELPER Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $7 hourly. CONTACT: 232-3487 Belongers only apply Renewal 32275

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

August 27 – September 2, 2022 41CLASSIFIEDSTURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

15. Develops and/or coordinates a marketing plan, including social media and other electronic marketing, of Invest TCI’s small business services and programs.

3. Develops contracts and partnerships to generate additional income, including identifying and developing grant applications.

5. Fosters positive working relationships with public and private sector Stakeholders and their staff, ensuring they are aware of Invest TCI services available to the micro, small and medium community and, as necessary, advocating on behalf of micro, small and medium owners and new entrepreneurs.

Grand Turk, Is seeking to employ a KEITH MALCOLM 32168

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CONTACT: 232-3692

SECTION 4(3) OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS ORDINANCE)

DOMESTICWORKER

SALARY: 6.25 per hour.

CONTACT: 242-0952 Sweep and mop, clean and maintain the salon's appearance, clean equipment, and wash salon towels.

Duties: Regular household Chores and must be willing To work a 6 day week.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

BELONGERS KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Regular household Chores and must be willing To work a 6 day week.

are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board Renewal 32273 C & S SERVICESPROFESSIONAL Acting on behalf of CONSTRUCTIONR.C.N.M Five Cays Is seeking to employ CAR ATTENDANTWASH To join our team. In this position, you will wash each customer’s car based on the package they purchase; this can be range from a quick external wash to a full detailing. Salary: $7.50 Hourly CONTACT: 649-345-0006 Belongers only 31906 SWANN’S CAR WASH Kew Town. Looking for a JOB DESCRIPTION: • Must have strong communication skills in English and Spanish • Ability to translate documents from Spanish to English • Experience with computers with high importance on the following software - Excel, Word, HR Plus • Oversee and implement the development, application, and communication of policies, guidelines, and procedures that support the growth of the business • Managing communication with oversea contacts • Support and Assist upper management • Oversee, support and implement policies and procedures • Assist performance management policies • Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities • Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude • Strong ethics and reliability • Self Motivated • Good Analytical Skills • Excellent numeracy skills EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION: • Bachelor's Degree in Business or similar • 10+ years Experience Salary range $3500.00 to $4500.00 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 1ST September 2022. Only short-listed persons will be contacted. On Behalf of our Client WARATAH CONSTRUCTION We are seeking to employ: PERSONNEL OFFICER 32193 CASHIER Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Salary: $6.50 Hourly CONTACT: 649-241-5563 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. Renewal 32158 PRINCE CONSTRUCTIONALBERT 52 Tropical St., Lower Bight Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

RENEWAL. BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE

CLEANER Granny Hills, Five Cays, Providenciales, Is seeking to employ a KAS CUTS 32167

BLACK & CLASSY SALON 32162

Grand Turk, Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

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 Shauna Sherona Smith-Wilsonby virtue of marriage to a Turks and Caicos Islander.

BELONGERS KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

CONTACT: 232-1400

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly CONTACT: 242-1964 Belongers

NOTICEPUBLIC

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS APPLICATION

August 27 – September 2, 202242 CLASSIFIEDS TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

Cleaning

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a LIGHTBOURNE CONTACT:SERVICESCOMPUTERLTD.649-232-3544 32209 BELONGERS ARE

this Salary:preparingEnsuringpositionasafeenvironment,andgivingmeals,bathinganddressingchildren,administeringmedicine,doinghousework,andetc.$6.25Hourly

Salary: $6.25 per hour Monday To Saturday SALESMANCIGAR Regent village, Gracebay Is seeking to employ a M.S CONTACT:CONSTRUCTION649-333-088 32215 BELONGER ONLY APPLY Read Plans install fixtures, cabinets, windows and hang doors.. $8.00 Hourly Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. $6.25 Hourly CARPENTERHELPER 1B TDMG Building, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a MW MAINTENANCE CONTACT: (649) TADDERLEY@ICLOUD.COMEMAIL:241-4678 32249WORK PERMIT RENEWAL To work 5 days a week including some weekends and holidays. Salary $8.00 per hour LABOURER Is seeking to employ a OCEAN CLUB RESORTS 32253 POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS WE ARE ALSO LOOKING TO FILL VACANCIES IN THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS FOR OCTOBER 1, ROOMGARDENER2022JANITORLABOURERATTENDANT(HOUSEKEEPER)POOLANDBEACHATTENDANT is looking for qualified applicants for the following PUERETON JOSUSIA HIGGS Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a CONTACT: 242-0424 32199 LABOURER Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and Salary:doorframes.$6.25Hourly Q & S CONTACT:CONSTRUCTION332-1787 31791 RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. To servicing, cleaning the building attentively by sweeping and scrubbing, vacuuming and mopping. Repairs equipment, bathroom, repair broking furniture, ensure all service requests are completed on a daily basis. Salary: $7.50 Hourly MAINTENANCEWORKER Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a RASHARDS CLEANING CONTACT: 342-0255 32198 BELONGER ONLY APPLY Stocking and Mustceilingsweeping,designatedsupplyingfacilityareas,dusting,vacuuming,mopping,cleaningvents,restroomcleaningetc.bewillingtowork5daysaweek. Salary: $1,200 monthly 3 CLEANERS #41A Discovery Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a SANYAH - ROSE MINNIS 32252 CONTACT: SANYAHMINNIS.14@GMAIL.COM1-649-246-3251 anSalary:$6.25Hour BABYSITTERLABORER/ Apt #6 Aviation IsProvidencialesDriveTCIseekingtoemploya

The Bight, ENCOURAGED TO TO THE BOARD outside the property with sweeper, up and collect of and LABOURER 17 Quartz Rd., Is seeking to employ Is seeking to employ encouraged to apply to work permit currently holds

LABOUR

CONTACT:

leaves, dispose

32201 HELPER

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The organization says that drinking accounts for around 6% of all cancers and 4% of all cancer deaths in the AccordingUS.toACS and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drinking alcohol can increase the risk of six types of cancer: mouth and throat, larynx, esophagus, colon and rectum, liver and breast in women. ACS also says that alcohol use probably increases the risk of stomach cancer and some others. “For each of these cancers, the more alcohol you drink, the higher your cancer risk,” ACS say. “But for some types of cancer, most notably breast cancer, consuming even small amounts of alcohol can increase risk.”

Monkeypox antiviral drug put to the test in trial will receive a placebo - or dummy treatment - instead. By comparing the two groups of volunteers, the researchers hope to have the results for the drug trial withinTecovirimatmonths. - also known as Tpoxx - prevents the virus from leaving infected cells, stopping its spread within the body. It was licensed earlier this year for monkeypox, based on promising results from initial studies in animals and evidence of safety in healthy human volunteers. Harun Tulunay, 35, from London, was hospitalised with a severe case of monkeypox which included a large lesion on his nose. He was treated with tecovirimat.“Whenyou are really sick and in pain, you are ready to try anything - but you do want to know if it is going to work or not,” he said.

The American Cancer Society calls alcohol use “one of the most important preventable risk factors for cancer, along with tobacco use and excess body weight.”

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“I don’t want anyone else to become as severely sick as I was.

First, the two assessments of alcohol use took place two years apart with a maximum follow-up of seven years and the authors did not have details about participants’ alcohol intake earlier in life, meaning they couldn’t examine long-term changes. It also lacked information on other healthy behaviours that could have happened alongside reductions in alcohol intake, so the changes in risk may not be attributed solely to alcohol use. There was also no discussion about alcohol-induced flushing and an inherited deficiency in an enzyme involved in breaking down alcohol, which are common in East Asian populations. The editorial authors said that further research in other racial and ethnic groups is needed.Despite the limitations, the editorial authors said the research provides “important, new findings about the potential role of changes in alcohol consumption in cancer risk,” and suggest future studies follow its lead and examine the association in other populations and using longer intervals between assessments.

The Oxford University team credited with finding effective drugs to treat Covid are trialling an antiviral called tecovirimat to aid monkeypox recovery. More than 3,000 people in the UK have caught the monkeypox virus in recent months, with more casesTheanticipated.virus,which is spreading rapidly in other countries as well, has been declared a global health emergency.Theinfection typically gets better on its own, but recovery can take weeks and there can be serious complications.

WHAT IS MONKEYPOX?

In those who increased their drinking from being non-drinkers, the researchers found a high incidence of stomach, liver, gallbladder and lung cancer, multiple myeloma and leukemia. They also found that there was an association between decreased risk of alcohol-related and all cancers and reducing heavy drinking to moderate or mild levels of drinking.

“In this large cohort study that used repeated measures of alcohol consumption, we found that individuals who increased their alcohol consumption, regardless of their baseline drinking level, had an increased incidence of alcoholrelated and all cancers compared with those who sustained their current level of drinking,” wrote the study authors from the Seoul National University Hospital. “Quitting was not associated with a lower incidence of alcohol related cancer, but if abstinence was maintained over time, the incidence of alcohol-related and all cancers tended to decrease.”

cohort and the large number of cases, it also has some limitations, according to an accompanying editorial from experts at the National Cancer Institute.

“I think it’s very important that folks realize that heavy alcohol use can significantly increase the risk of cancer,” said Dahut. “Unfortunately, although this is not a new finding, this information would be very surprising to many. It is imperative that physicians inform patients of this risk and provide whatever tools are necessary to help patients modify this behaviour.” (CNN)

The risk also increased for nondrinkers who changed their habits and became mild, moderate or heavy“Thisdrinkers.isanother great example of how changing behaviour could significantly decrease cancer deaths,” Dr. William Dahut, chief scientific officer at the American Cancer Society, told CNN in an email. “The most striking findings is the impact on cancer deaths with changes in alcohol consumption. Individuals should be strongly counselled that they can dramatically decrease their cancer risk if alcohol consumption is moderated.”Thestudylooked at data from more than 4.5 million participants. The study participants were from the Korean National Health Insurance Service, were 40 years old and up, had taken part in a national health screening in 2009 and 2011, and had available data on their drinking status.

“I still wanted to take it. And for the first time, my health improved and I started to feel better.

“This study will help patients who are not in hospital to understand how tecovirimat works, what they can expect, and the time frame of the recovery process.

The study found that people who increased the amount they drank had a higher risk of all cancers.

“The aim is to find a treatment that can help people get better quicker and get out of quarantine,” said Professor Sir Peter Horby, one of the PLATINUM trial researchers at the University of Oxford. Around 500 patients will take part in the trial. Some will be treated twice-daily with tecovirimat tablets while they recuperate from the virus in their own home; others PEOPLE who increased the amount of alcohol they drank also had an increased risk of cancer, according to the results of a large study in Korea published on Wednesday in JAMA Network Open. The study found that people who increased the amount they drank had a higher risk of all cancers, including alcohol-related cancers, than the group that made no changes to their drinking habits.

Increased alcohol use linked with higher risk of cancer in new study

It is caused by the monkeypox virus, a member of the same family of viruses as smallpox, although much less Infectionssevere.are usually mild and the risk to the general population low. However, the UK government has bought stocks of smallpox vaccine to try to halt its spread. The virus can be spread when someone is in close contact with an infected person. It has not previously been described as a sexually-transmitted infection, but it can be passed on by close Anyonecontact.with the virus should abstain from sex while they have symptoms. (BBC)

Although the study has key strengths, such as the size of the Harun Tulunay, 35, from London, was hospitalised with a severe case of monkeypox which included a large lesion on his nose.

“Knowing whether there is an effective treatment may also help to reduce any anxiety around monkeypox,” he added. Minister for Public Health Maggie Throup said: “This government-funded study is an important step to finding a treatment which can help speed up the recovery of those who have monkeypox. She added: ‘Vaccines remain our best defence against the spread of monkeypox - we urge all those eligible to come forward when contacted, and report any symptoms to NHS 111.”

Dr Reinhart said the treatment “could cause selective memory improvement that lasts for at least oneThemonth”.results, published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, showed those volunteers who were struggling with the memory games at the beginning of the experiment were those whose memory improved the most.

HOW MEMORY WORKS

The researchers are investigating whether the technology can be used in Alzheimer’s disease to stimulate the surviving brain cells, as well as in schizophrenia and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Dr Susan Kohlhaas, the director of research at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “We don’t know if brain stimulation techniques have potential to help people with dementia but there is research under way in this area.”

SCIENTISTS have discovered they can boost people’s memory for a least a month by harmlessly stimulating parts of the brain with electricity.Volunteers performed better at word memorisation games, which tested both their immediate “working” memory and their longterm memory, experts found. Exactly what the results mean for day-to-day life is still unclear. But ideas range from helping old people cope with memory decline, to treating disease and aiding exam preparation.DrRobert Reinhart, from Boston University, described the stimulation technique as “an entirely different approach to isolating and augmenting parts of the brain” which offered “an entirely new realm of potential treatment options”. People on the trial wore a cap filled with electrodes. A controlled electrical current, which feels similar to an itch or a tingle, was then used to precisely alter brainwaves in targeted regions of the brain. The volunteers underwent 20 minutes of stimulation daily for four days in a row. Throughout the study they had to memorise lists of words, which they were again asked to recall one month later. THE world’s largest and most powerful space telescope has revealed unprecedented views of Jupiter.The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) took the pictures of the Solar System’s biggest planet in July. The images show auroras, giant storms, moons and rings surrounding Jupiter in detail that astronomers have described as “incredible”. The infrared images were artificially coloured to make the features stand out. This is because infrared light is invisible to the human eye. “We’ve never seen Jupiter like this. It’s all quite incredible,” said planetary astronomer Imke de Pater, of the University of California, who played a key role in the “Weproject.hadn’t really expected it to be this good, to be honest,” she added.

The electrical signals changed the rhythm of brain activitybrainwaves - in the areas targeted. Scientists think the four rounds of stimulation reinforced those patterns and led to lingering improvements as the brain adapted and rewired itself - known as neuroplasticity.“It’ssortofconnecting to the socalled language of the brain, that speaks to itself and communicates with itself through electrical impulses,” said Dr Reinhart. However, it takes different types of stimulation to boost the different types of Workingmemory:memory is for the here and now. It’s how you retain information in your mind - like taking notes in a class - and is vital in problem-solving and decision-making. Boosting it required lowfrequency stimulation of the prefrontal cortex, at the front of the Long-termbrain memory is where we bank information; it’s how we can remember our first day a school or a wedding Boosting it required highfrequency stimulation of the parietal cortex, at the back of the Inbrainthe word games - recalling those given at the start tests long-term memory, while recall after a month tests working Allmemory150 people who took part in the trial were healthy, with no cognitive impairment, and were aged between 65 and 88. Becoming more forgetful is often a sign of age, but whether this form of stimulation could aid the aging brain in the real world, beyond word games, is still unknown.Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, is caused by a diseased brain with dying brain cells - leading to memory problems.

The stand-alone view of Jupiter was created from a composite of several images taken by the space telescope.

James Webb:

Brain stimulation boosts memory for a month

Space telescope ‘incredible’revealsJupiter views

Volunteers performed better at word memorisation games, which tested both their immediate “working” memory and their long-term memory, experts found.

The $10bn (£8.5bn) JWST is an international mission led by the US space agency Nasa with its partners from the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency. Nasa said that in the stand-alone view of Jupiter, created from a composite of several images from the telescope, auroras extended to high altitudes above both the northern and southern poles of Jupiter. Auroras are light shows in the skies above the planet caused by interactions with particles streaming away from the Sun. Meanwhile, the Great Red Spot, a famous storm so big it could swallow Earth, appeared white. This was because it reflected a lot of Thesunlight.JWST was launched in December 2021, and is currently positioned about one million miles (1.6 million km) from Earth. It can detect light which began travelling towards Earth 13 billion years ago, shortly after the Big Bang.

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At present, the stimulation method used - transcranial alternating current stimulation - is only possible in research laboratories.Sowhileyou may be thinking of using cognitive enhancement to get through an exams - or just a pub quiz - the scientists say those sort of homegrown applications are for the distant However,future.researcher Shrey Grover said he can ultimately see them being used alongside more traditional methods which people use to keep their mind sharp, such as crosswords and Sudoku. “Any efforts to remain cognitively engaged are always welcome, this kind of approach is perhaps something that could be added on to things that people are already doing.” (BBC)

The teenager flew a Shark - a high-performance ultralight aircraft which can hit a cruising speed of around 186mph (300km/h).

and his team measured the amount of tears among 18 dogs with a standard test known as the Schirmer Tear Test. It involved a paper strip placed inside the eyelids of the dogs for a minute before and after they were reunited with their owners following five to seven hours of separation.

“Tear volume was evaluated by the length of the wet part on the STT. The baseline was about 22 mm, and the reunion with the owner increased by 10%,” Kikusui explained via email. With the help of 20 dogs, researchers then compared the amount of tears before and after reunions with their owners and people with whom the animals were familiar. Only the reunion with the owner increased the amount of tears.

To understand whether oxytocin played a role in producing the tears, a solution containing the hormone was applied to the surface of 22 dog’ eyes. The amount of tears significantly increased after the oxytocin was applied, compared with a control solution. There’s still a lot the researchers don’t know about dog tears. Humans often cry in response to negative emotions, but researchers didn’t test to see if dogs did the same, too. They also don’t know if a dog’s ability to tear up plays a social function in the canine world. Kikusui said it was possible humans would better care for dogs that got teary-eyed. His team showed 74 people pictures of dogs’ faces with and without artificial tears in them and asked them to rank the animals. People gave more positive responses when they saw dogs with teary eyes. “Dogs have become a partner of humans,” Kikusui said in a statement, “and we can form bonds.” (CNN) poodles when she had puppies six years ago. He noticed that her eyes got teary as she nursed her puppies. “We found that dogs shed tears associated with positive emotions,” Kikusui, who coauthored the research that published Monday in the journal Current Biology, said in a news release. “We also made the discovery of oxytocin as a possible mechanism underlying it,” Kikusui said, referring to the hormone that in humans is sometimes called the love or maternal hormone. To investigate the link, Kikusui Mack Rutherford, 17, with his Shark ultralight aircraft after landing near Sofia in Bulgaria on Wednesday.

A teenage pilot has become the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a small aircraft. Mack Rutherford, 17, landed at Sofia in Bulgaria, after a fivemonth journey across 52 countries. Along the way, Mack, who was born to British parents but has grown up in Belgium, encountered sandstorms in Sudan and spent the night on an uninhabited Pacific island.His elder sister Zara is the youngest woman to fly solo around theSheworld.completed her own journey in January this year and disclosed that she had “given him advice on the route” as she travelled to Sofia to greet Mack as he returned to the starting point of his trip. The previous record holder for flying solo was British pilot Travis Ludlow, who was 18 years and 150 days old when he completed his journey last year. After completing the feat, Mack encouraged others to “follow your dreams, no matter how old you are”.“Work hard and move forward to achieve your goals”, he added. The trip took him through Europe, Asia, Africa, the US, across two oceans, with his plane touching down in the UK at Wick in Scotland and departing from London’s Biggin Hill Airport earlier this week. Mack, who comes from a family of aviators, set off from the Bulgarian capital on 23 March, with the arduous journey seeing the extreme heat in Dubai and unexpected airport closures in India.The young aviator also said he had slept in a shed beside a runway on an uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean after a “hairy moment” passing through through rain and low cloud. In an earlier interview with CNN while he was part of the way through his journey, Mack described some of the beautiful places he was able to fly past, from wildlife in national parks in Kenya to the New York City skyline. He added always having “something I can look at” helped him maintain focus in the lowaltitude flights - which took up to 11 hours at a time. Asked what his plans for the future were, Mack said: “I’m A WAGGING tail, a loving lick, a playful jump, a heart-melting gaze. You know when your dog is happy to see Now,you. new research from Japanese scientists suggests that a dog’s eyes may well up with tears of happiness when reunited with their owner after a period of absence. The tears may help cement the bond between human and dog -- a relationship that goes back tens of thousands of years. Like humans, dogs have tear ducts that well up with tears to keep their eyes clean and healthy. But tears in dogs, which tend not to fall as they do when humans cry, hadn’t been linked with emotion before.Takefumi Kikusui, a professor at the Laboratory of Human-Animal Interaction and Reciprocity at Azabu University in Japan, decided to investigate dog tears after watching one of his two standard A new study details the first time scientists have found a link between tears and emotions in dogs. Dogs’ eyes well up with tears of joy when reunited with their owners

His sister Zara said that she was “constantly” trying to keep in touch and assist her brother while he was in the air. “Our parents called him every day, and I joined in those conversations.“Igavehim advice on the route, on the flight, so that I could be useful to him.”

And Mack’s website explains that aviation goes back five generations in his familydescribing his great-greatgrandmother as being “amongst the first South African women to learn to Mackfly”.holds both British and Belgium nationality and has lived most of his life in Belgium. He is currently being educated at the private Sherborne School in Dorset, whose website has been following his progress around the world. It also carries Mack’s personal statement, in which he says “you don’t need to be an adult to do incredible things”. (BBC)

Mack has previously said he wanted to be a pilot since the age of three and he achieved the feat in September 2020 when he qualified for his licence aged 15. His father Sam Rutherford is a professional ferry pilot, while his mother Beatrice is a private pilot.

British-Belgian pilot, 17, becomes youngest to fly around the world solo going to keep flying. I’m thinking of something like the air force, but I’m nowhere 100% sure on anything. “After I finish this I’ve just got to focus on school and try and catch up as much as I can.” As a result of his efforts, he has broken two Guinness World Records - becoming the youngest person to fly around the world solo, as well as the youngest to circumnavigate the globe in a microlight plane.

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International BRUCE Blake told investigators after he was arrested for money laundering in 2017 that he knew nothing about any dishonesty in relation to the alleged theft from the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) of $1.5 million by his colleague, Canover Watson. In interviews, Blake, a former Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) and CONCACAF official, said he didn’t help hide or transfer the proceeds of any crime and pointed the finger at both Watson and Jeff Webb, who was CONCACAF’s president at the time.

BROOKLYN Nets All-Star forward Kevin Durant will remain with the franchise, general manager Sean Marks said on Tuesday. After Durant reportedly requested a trade from the Nets less than two months ago, Marks announced the news on social media.“Steve Nash and I, together with Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai, met with Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman in Los Angeles yesterday (Tuesday),” Marks said. “We have agreed to move forward with our partnership.“Wearefocusing on basketball, with one collective goal in mind: build a lasting franchise to bring a championship to Brooklyn.”

GOLFERS Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have launched a new “high-tech league” - intended to appeal to younger fans - that will begin in 2024. The league will feature six, three-man teams competing on “a data-rich, virtual course” in a stadium setting. Each of the 18-hole contests will take just two hours to complete. The league - called TGLwill be run by TMRW Sports - the technology-focused sports company launched by Woods and McIlroy on Tuesday. Taking place in partnership with the PGA Tour, events will be held on 15 Monday nights, starting in January 2024, followed by semifinals and a final. McIlroy and Woods - two of the sport’s biggest stars - have been among the PGA Tour’s most vocal advocates during the ongoing power struggle with the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf series, to which several big names have committed. Woods, 46, flew to Delaware

“TGL will tap into the appeal of team golf within an exciting, fanfriendly environment, comparable to sitting courtside at an NBA game,” said world number four McIlroy.“TGL will widen the appeal of golf to younger and more diverse fans and serve as another avenue to introduce people to the game I love.” (BBC) last week on the eve of the BMW Championship to lead a playersonly meeting to discuss the threat of LIV Golf. McIlroy, 33, was also a key figure. That was followed by Wednesday’s announcement by the PGA Tour that it is increasing prize money at 12 events to match those of LIV Golf, along with a host of otherThechanges.launch of TGL will be seen as another boost to the PGA Tour’s attempts to retain its star players.

Woods and McIlroy during the Celebration of Champions before July’s Open at St Andrews.

The 33-year-old joined the Nets before the 2019 season in a signand-trade deal with the Golden State Warriors and finished his third season with the organization averaging 29.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists in 55 games. Brooklyn finished last season 44-38 and was swept in the first round of the playoffs by the eventual Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics. The two-time NBA champion signed an extension with Brooklyn last off-season and is under contract through the 2025-26 season. The Nets start the 2022-23 regular season at home against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 19. (CNN)

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Woods and McIlroy launch ‘high-tech golf league’ aimed at younger fans to be in a football stadium or a basketball arena where you can watch every play, every minute of action unfold right in front of you,” 15-time major winner Woods said in a“It’sstatement.something that inherently isn’t possible in traditional golf - and an aspect of TGL that will set it apart and appeal to a new generation of fans.” The league will take place in a custom-built arena and will offer “a high-tech, high-energy fan experience with fans sitting greenside”.Woods and four-time major winner McIlroy are the first two players committed to competing.

As Eloise Marshall QC wrapped up her opening statement for the jury in the long-awaited trial over alleged fraud in 2013, she detailed how Blake had spoken with the investigators on several occasions, answering their questions and denying any culpability. Blake had suggested any money that had gone through bank accounts connected to a company he owned were mistakes and that he knew nothing about the crimes the anticorruption officers were asking himHowever,about. the prosecutor said that Blake was caught in a number of lies and was unable to explain how money had passed through

“We all know what it’s like

Blake points finger at Watson and Webb over CONCACAF fraud his bank accounts or what he did and didn’t know about Watson’s Panamanian companies and the false loans that were made to CIFA by these Marshallcompanies.toldthe jury that when Watson was arrested after police had searched his home and seized several electronic devices, he was shown all of the documents that they had found, which proved the case against him, and was given a chance to explain them. But she said he chose not to answer the investigators’ questions. Instead, Watson offered a prepared statement, in which he denied any wrongdoing and stated that he would be remaining silent because he did not trust the investigators or the integrity of their investigation and believed they were biased against him. As she concluded the explanation of the crown’s case, Marshall said that, in short, it was all about the fact that Watson had stolen over $1.5 million from CONCACAF through false invoices for equipment that he claimed was destined to support grassroots football across the region. With the help of Bruce Blake, he then used false documents, shell companies and CIFA accounts here in Cayman to move that money so both men could spend it. The case continues. (CNS)

Durant to remain with Brooklyn Nets, team management says Jeff Webb was CONCACAF’s president at the time.

Kevin Durant will remain with the Brooklyn Nets.

The late Kobe Bryant and his family in happy times.

Jurors at the trial heard how sheriff’s deputies and firefighters took gruesome mobile phone photos at the accident site and showed them to others, including at a bar and a gala event. These employees “poured salt in an open wound and rubbed it in” with their actions, Mrs Bryant’s lawyer Luis Li said during opening statements last week. A lawyer for the county unsuccessfully argued that “site photography is essential” and that the photos had not been posted anywhere publicly. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion, played for the LA Lakers throughout his career and is considered one of the greatest players in the game’s history. (BBC)

Co-plaintiff Christopher Chester will be paid $15m. Mrs Bryant’s husband Kobe Bryant, 41, daughter Gianna, 13, and six family friends died when their helicopter crashed in California in January 2020. Mr Chester lost his wife Sarah and daughter Payton in the crash. A report by the Los Angeles Times claiming county employees took photos at the crash site and shared them with others has enraged the victims’ families. Last November, the county agreed to pay $2.5m (£2.1m) over the emotional distress caused to two families who lost relatives in the crash - but Mrs Bryant refused to settle.Sobbing on the witness stand last week, Mrs Bryant recalled being at home with her other children when she read the LA Times story. “I bolted out of the house and I ran to the side of the house so the girls couldn’t see me. I wanted to run… down the block and just scream,” she said. Mrs Bryant said she had felt “blindsided, devastated, hurt and betrayed” by news of the leak and “[lives] in fear every day of... having these images pop up” on

Alexander Isak is set to become Newcastle United’s record signing.

Newcastle United set to sign

awardedwidow$16m

Bryant’s leaked crash photos payout

Novak Djokovic unable to travel to New York for US Open

social media. “I don’t ever want to see these photographs,” she said. “I want to remember my husband and my daughter the way they were.”

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NOVAK Djokovic says he will be unable to travel to New York for the US Open, which begins on Monday.Djokovic did not defend his Australian Open title in January because his Covid-19 vaccination status led to him being deported from the country. Since October 2021, the United States has banned non-vaccinated visitors.Serb Djokovic had hoped to compete, but wrote on Twitter on Thursday: “Sadly, I will not be able to travel to NY this time for USTheOpen.”35-year-old won his 21st major title with victory at Wimbledon in July, leaving him one behind Rafael Nadal’s all-time men’s record, but will miss out on another chance to add to his tally.

NEWCASTLE are set to sign Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak for a club record fee of about £60m.The Sweden international, 22, would boost the Magpies’ attacking options given the injury record of Callum Wilson, who is awaiting results of a hamstring scan.

Sweden striker Isak from Sociedad in £60m deal

KOBE Bryant’s widow has been awarded $16m (£13.6m) in damages over leaked graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed the US basketball star and his daughter in 2020. Vanessa Bryant, 40, said she had panic attacks after learning images taken by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies and firefighters had been shared. A federal jury now said the county must pay Mrs Bryant for emotional distress.

Ex-Borussia Dortmund player Isak has 44 goals in 132 appearances for Sociedad, and nine in 37 for his Newcastle’scountry.transfer record is the £40m they paid for Joelinton in 2019.The Brazilian striker-turnedmidfielder was signed from German club Hoffenheim. The club also paid £35m plus add-ons for fellow Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes last January but Isak’s signing would be a significant shift from Newcastle’s new owners, who took over the club in October and have taken a considered approach to the transferIsak’smarket.signing would double Newcastle’s spending this summer to just short of £120m after already signing Matt Targett, Sven Botman and Nick Pope, and bring the total to around £200m since the new owners took over the club in October 2021. (BBC)

“I’ll keep in good shape and positive spirit and wait for an opportunity to compete again,” Djokovic added.

Djokovic was on the US Open entry list as recently as Monday.

“See you soon tennis world!” Djokovic was on the US Open entry list as recently as Monday and, in a social media post on 30 July, wrote “I am preparing as if I will be allowed to compete”. (BBC)

Some of the biggest transfers have seen Liverpool sign Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez from Benfica for an initial £64m in a deal that could rise to £85m, while Manchester United have brought in Brazil midfielder Casemiro for an initial £60m from Real Madrid in a move that could eventually be worth £70m. Tottenham Hotspur signed Brazil forward Richarlison from Everton in a move believed to be worth £60m and Manchester City secured the arrival of Norway striker Erling Haaland for £51.2m from Borussia Dortmund. England forward Raheem Sterling joined Chelsea in a £50m deal, while the Blues also signed Spain defender Marc Cucurella from Brighton in a move worth more than Fourteen£60m.players have so far been signed by Premier League clubs for reported fees of more than £30m, which compares to eight during the 2021 summer transfer window. (BBC)

Spending at the same point in 2021 was £895m and went on to reach“The£1.1bn.record levels of spending that we’ve seen in this summer transfer window so far provides a sign that the business models of Premier League clubs are rebounding post-Covid,” said Chris Wood, assistant director in Deloitte’s Sports Business Group. “While this is encouraging, the importance of clubs establishing responsible and sustainable spending policies cannot be

THIRTY-ONEoverstated.” years ago, the Ukrainian Declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union was issued, an occasion traditionally marked with celebrations and military parades in the streets of Kyiv. Ukraine’s Independence Day this year marks six months exactly since Russia invaded and began a bloody war which continues to rage across the country. Among those who have been killed are 133 Ukrainian athletes and coaches, the Ukraine Ministry of Youth and Sports announced on Tuesday. “The flag will no longer be raised and the anthem will no longer be played in honor of the sports victories of the deceased athletes,” Minister of Youth and Sports Vadym Gutzait wrote. “Russia invaded Ukraine and took their lives. 133 athletes and coaches have died on the battlefield and from enemy shelling.”

Premier League clubs break summer transfer window spending record with week still to go

Players from Shakhtar Donetsk and FC Metalist 1925 Kharkiv observe a moment of silence for all those killed in the war as the Ukrainian Premier League restarts.

Eleven-year-old gymnast Kateryna Diachenko was reportedly killed when a shell hit her house in Mariupol on March 10 along with her father, mother and“Restbrother.in peace, Katya! The young, beautiful gymnast from Mariupol left this world way too soon. She’s one of many victims of a senseless war. Thoughts of the entire RG family are with the family,” the official account of Swiss Rhythmic Gymnastics said on Instagram. ‘SHOWING A SIGN OF DEFIANCE’ The announcement from the Ukraine Ministry of Youth and Sports comes a day after the Ukrainian Premier League restarted as the country attempts to find some sense of normal life. But even these football matches will be far from normal with players set to rush to bomb shelters in case of air raids. Military officials rather than fans will be in attendance and, if air raid sirens continue for longer than an hour, they and the match officials will decide if play should continue.“Weheard one siren yesterday morning before the game,” Darijo Srna, FC Shakhtar Donetsk’s director of football, told CNN Sport’s Amanda Davies after his side kicked off the tournament with a 0-0 draw against Metalist 1925 Kharkiv.

The website ‘Sports Angels’ details the lives of each sportsperson killed during the war -- some on combat missions, some in their homes destroyed by shelling.Archer Dmytro Sydoruk “died defending Ukraine.” After he was injured in 2014, Sydoruk represented Ukraine at the first ever Invictus Games -- an event for wounded soldiers founded by Prince Harry -- in 2017 and won a silver medal in archery. He was the coach of the national Invictus and Warrior Games, as well as a coordinator of the Invictus team in Lviv at the time of his“Hedeath.always tried to help all veterans who united around sports,” Ukraine’s Sports Committee said in a“Hetribute.passed on his skills to children in training, highly valued teamwork and veteran sports environment.”

133 athletes and coaches have died during the war in Ukraine

CNN is not able to independently confirm the number of deaths of Ukrainian athletes and coaches.

also killed while fighting in the Kherson region at the age of 36. He represented Ukraine at the World Championships and was the first Ukrainian to compete in shooting at the London 2012 Olympics. The devastating, protracted conflict has claimed the lives of many civilians as well as combatants. As of August 22, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) recorded 5,587 civilian deaths in Ukraine, though it notes that the actual figures are expected to be considerably higher.

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PREMIER League clubs have broken their record for spending in a summer transfer window, according to analysis from finance companyDeloitteDeloitte.hascalculated clubs have spent £1.5bn so far this summer, exceeding the previous record of £1.4bn in 2017. There is still a week to go until the transfer window closes at 23:00 BST on 1 September.

Ivan Bidnyak -- a former silver medalist at the European Shooting Championship -- was Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez were two of the Premier League’s biggest transfers this summer.

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THE Turks and Caicos Islands athletic team finished sixth in their 4x100m relay event at last week’s North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Senior Championships 2022 in the Bahamas. The team, which included Ifeanyi Otuonye, Angelo Garland, Courtney Missick and Aleiandio Durham, clocked a time of 41.91s. Missick opened, followed by Otuonye and Garland with Durham as the Thatanchor.event was won by the USA in a time of 38.29s. In the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, UK, Otuonye, Garland and Missick had teamed up with Wilkinson Fenelon to break a four-year record of 41.21s, which was improved to 41.17s.

One issue is that while F1 cars have power steering, those in F2 and F3 do Chadwicknot.said: “Without power

The return of South Africa was considered a threat to the historic Belgian race at SpaFrancorchamps, but Domenicali said people should be “very prudent” before saying this year’s Belgian Grand Prix would be the last.He said discussions were ongoing and added that the Belgian GP promoter would spend “a lot of time in my office this weekend”.

LONG JUMP If Otuonye could have replicated his top jump at the Commonwealth Games of 7.80m, he would have finished third in the Bahamas. Third place in that event, went to Shawn-D Thompson with a jump Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says he does not expect a woman to race at the top level of the sport in the next five years. Domenicali said it was “crucial to give the maximum possibility for women to come to F1 - we are totally dedicated to that”. But he added: “Realistically speaking, unless there is something like a meteorite, I don’t see a girl coming into F1 in the next five years.“That is very unlikely.”

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says he believes the racing calendar could include 24 events next year.

F1 is promoting the female-only W Series by running its races at grands prix this season. Domenicali said: “We are very happy with the collaboration with Formula W. “But we believe that to be able to give the chance to girls to be at the same level of competition with the guys, they need to be at the same age when they start to fight on the track at the level of Formula 3 and Formula 2. “We are working on that to see what we can do to improve the system. And you will see soon some“Weaction.want to build up the right parameters with the right approach for them to start racing against the guys, at the right age, with the right car.”Two-time W Series champion Jamie Chadwick is aiming for F1, but has said she is not sure whether women will be able to cope with the physical demands currently required to make it there.

“The commitment to being in Africa is one we want to take, but we want to take it right.

Stefano Domenicali: F1 chief does not expect female driver in next five years

“The calendar will be defined in the next couple of weeks maximum.”

steering and driving big, heavy cars, a lot of women do struggle, even though they have been successful in Domenicali,go-karting.”whowas speaking in a wide-ranging news conference before the resumption of the season in Belgium this weekend, did not expand on what plans he had to ease women’s path to F1.

TCI athletes fail to break national relay record at NACAC Championships of 7.75m, while fellow Jamaican Tajay Gayle finished second in 7.81m. The event was won by American William Williams in 7.89m. Otuonye’s best jump was 7.47m, which earned him seventh place overall.Heregistered jumps of 7.20m, 7.22m, 7.47m and 7.12m before he passed his fifth attempt. In his sixth, he had a chance with the only positive win speed (+0.7), but he fouled that attempt. The Turks and Caicos Islander did finish ahead of several jumpers, including Michael Williams of Puerto Rico and Rayvon Grey of the USA. Meanwhile, Garland finished fourth in his 400m heat in a time of 49.52s, but failed to qualify. Overall, he got the better of Inigo Perez (49.58s) of Honduras and Antonio Bailey (50.40s) of Bermuda. In the 100m, Courtney Missick ran 11.03s, to finish fifth in his heat, but he did not get past the preliminary round.

“I always said we want to have a race in Africa and today the most likely place to have one is South Africa,” he “Discussionssaid. are going on. We are looking for a very solid and clear long-term commitment. It is taking time. I think we will clarify it in the next days.

Domenicali added that F1 was “working to see what we can do to improve the system”. Only two women, both Italian, have ever started an F1 World Championship grand prix. Maria Teresa de Filippis competed five times in the 1950s, and Lella Lombardi took part in 12 races in the mid-1970s. Lombardi is the only female to score points - she won half a point for finishing sixth in the truncated 1975 Spanish Grand Prix.

The 4x100m relay team finished sixth overall.

SOUTH AFRICA AND THE FUTURE OF BELGIUM Domenicali confirmed he was in discussions to hold a race in South Africa at the Kyalami circuit near Johannesburg, but did not say whether the event would make it on to the calendar in 2023 or 2024.

China is pushing for a return to the calendar next year for the first time since 2019, after missing the past three seasons because of the country’s Covid restrictions.

According to FINA website, TCI had initially registered three players, including Sophie Taylor, but she will not travel.

Tajhari Williams is expected to compete in five events.

Brooks hopes his American football journey can be an inspiration – Signs contract with Timisoara 89ers in Romania

ASHLEY Brooks became the first Turks and Caicos Islander to sign a player’s contract with a professional European American Football team—but his journey was anything but easy. To say Brooks is a pioneer is an understatement.

Ashley Brooks became the first Turks and Caicos Islander to sign a player’s contract with a professional European American Football team.

He told the Weekly News that when he finally got the opportunity in 2019 to play semi-pro, he realised that his dreams were coming through.

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The 27-year-old who recently signed with Timisoara 89ers from Romania, where he is expected to start playing next month, said that although he put in the work, it was God who navigated his path. “I take no credit, this is all God’s doing because the odds were completely stacked against me. I’m so grateful and thankful to be here and I can’t wait to get the season started!”

Ashley Brooks has games scheduled for September, October and November.

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TCI set to compete at FINA World Junior Swimming Championships

TCI, due to its British and Caribbean linkages and American influence has gravitated to football, athletics and basketball—but American football was not in the mix.

Fifteen-year-old Walters is scheduled to compete in the 50m back, the 50m fly, the 50m breast, the 50m free and the 100m free; while 14-year-old Williams is expected to swim in the 50m fly, the 50m back, the 50m fly, the 100m free and the 100m back. Williams will start his competition on Tuesday, while Walters’s first event is on Wednesday.

THE Turks and Caicos Islands will be represented by two swimmers at the Eighth FINA World Junior Swimming Championships in Lima, Peru, which splashes off on Tuesday, August 30 and runs until SeptemberTeenagers4. Tajhari Williams and Sean Walters are expected to travel for the event, with Ezekiel Hall as their head coach.

“The road to this point has definitely been a journey, coming from a territory that did not have American football, I knew that I would have to leave to get my shot. However, that never deterred my passion and love for the sport.”

He said that he invested years into practicing, training and visualising himself to reach that level. A plus to this, was the opportunity he got to pursue his Masters and play football at Leeds Beckett University. “Fast forward a few years later and I’ve made it to the pros, who would’ve thought? I hope that my story can be an inspiration to the young people back home, literally whatever you set your heart and mind to, you can achieve it, even when if it seems crazy or farfetched, never lose hope.”

Brooks himself was a solid forward, but his introduction to American football spurred his interest and soon it became a passion.

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