TC Weekly News July 15 - 28, 2023

Border security high on agenda with UKOT Minister

As Haiti’s migration crisis escalates and the TCI continues to face an onslaught of illegal migrants, Deputy Premier Hon Erwin Saunders has registered the territory’s plight and the need for enhanced border protection with the United Kingdom (UK) Minister for the Overseas Territories (OTs) Hon David Rutley and CARICOM.

Hon Saunders recently raised these issues with Hon Rutley, MP during an introductory meeting with OTs political leaders in the Caribbean.

The introductory meeting took place in the margins of the 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Port of Spain,

Trinidad and Tobago, earlier this month.

The Deputy Premier led a delegation from the Turks and Caicos Islands to the 45th Regular Meeting.

In a brief report on his meetings with Hon Rutley, Saunders said: “I spoke about the need for us to strengthen the protection of our southern border from illegal migrants and the need for us to have a long-term plan to deal with this issue.

“I had a private meeting with him again today and asked for TCI to be included in any conversation/ discussion around a resolution to the problems in Haiti, I also raised that issue in CARICOM.”

TCI has a long history of illegal

migration, particularly, from neighbouring Hispaniola and to a lesser extent Jamaica.

However, in recent times the situation has worsened dramatically as Haiti is suffering alarming levels of killings and kidnappings by gangs, a situation compounded by longstanding impunity for human rights abuses and crime amid a humanitarian crisis.

Against this backdrop, the Turks and Caicos Islands’ government continue to grapple with the socioeconomic fallout of this crisis which is costing the territory millions each year to intercept, detain and repatriate migrants.

In this vein, Saunders said the TCI must be privy to any multinational discussion about the French-speaking country’s state of affairs.

He said: “In my personal view, as the TCI is Haiti's closest neighbour (outside of the Dominican Republic), we should be a part of

any multinational conversations around the current problems in Haiti and how to address them, as any decisions made on it will affect us first, I've registered this view very strongly with Hon Rutley and with CARICOM.”

Coupled with this, Saunders who is also the Minister for Finance, Investment, and Trade, said discussions were also centred on ways to expedite the delivery of projects and programmes that benefit the people of the TCI.

“I raised the fact that there are multiple bottlenecks that slow down the delivery of capital projects and that there is a need to review the entire process to find the right balance between agile decisionmaking and compliance with the rules and regulations that govern the delivery of capital projects.

“I gave the example of the police records application, which due to direct involvement by me (a minister), we were able to solve a

vexing problem in three months at a cost that will allow for full cost recovery in mere days.

“This example shows that ministers should be allowed to have more say over projects and programmes within their ministries.

“In the end, I thanked him for being so generous with his time and thoughtful with his answers. I believe that we as local ministers can achieve far more if we're allowed more direct access to our counterparts in the UK.

“Unfortunately, that very rarely happens, and that's why our meeting at CARICOM with Hon Rutley was so important.”

Hon Saunders was joined by Minister of Immigration and Border Services, Hon Arlington “Chuck” Musgrove and Permanent Secretary of Finance, Mrs Athanee Harvey-Basden and Permanent Secretary of Immigration and Border Services, Ms Althea Been.

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UK OT Minister Hon David Rutley, MP (second from right) meets with OT Political leaders

Permanent Secretary of Immigration and Border Services, Ms Althea Been, Minister of Immigration and Border Services, Hon Arlington “Chuck” Musgrove, Permanent Secretary of Finance, Mrs Athanee Harvey-Basden and Hon Erwin ‘Jay’ Saunders

New work permit and PRC proposals draw mixed reactions

THE proposed overhaul of the Immigration Ordinance announced by the government two weeks ago has garnered mixed reactions from residents and the expatriate community online.

This comes as the Ministry of Immigration and Border Services in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs, which has remit for citizenship, and the Immigration and Population Policy Council (IPPC), recently announced the launch of the public consultations on the proposed amendments to the Turks and Caicos Islands Immigration Ordinance.

Key changes to the immigration ordinance proposed by the government include; changes to time limits on work permits for skilled and unskilled applicants, the number of years on a work permit or residence permit to qualify for permanent residence certificates will increase from 10 to 15 years, as well as the opportunity for business visas and some classification of temporary work permits to be purchased at ports on arrival.

Other proposals deal with the changes to residency by investment, the increased powers of officers, the vestment of authority in the Director General and the need for persons to carry proof of status producible upon request by an officer

The government is also seeking to discontinue freelance permits.

Speaking to the consultation process which is slated to conclude at the end of July, Minister of Immigration and Border Services, the Hon Arlington A. Musgrove, said: “My team and I, along with the members of Cabinet, have put in long hours and engaged in deep debate about what improvements should be proposed for the Immigration Ordinance.

“Likewise, the Chair and members of the IPPC and the management of the Ministry of Home Affairs have also been instrumental in their contribution to this process.

“I am now asking that the public make a concerted effort to actively participate in the many avenues for engagement on the proposed amendments and to ensure that they provide feedback so that we all work together to shape the future of our beloved country.”

The public consultation which is currently ongoing is being undertaken in three main phases, the first being the publication of the proposed amendments on June 30th, followed by the launch

of an online survey and email address for feedback on July 15th, and countrywide face-to-face live engagement with the public commencing on the week of July 17th.

MIXED REACTIONS

Since the announcement of the proposed changes to the immigration ordinance, residents have weighed in on the matters online.

While some pointed out that the government’s move to introduce these changes will augur well for belongers as employment opportunities will likely increase, others opined that these changes which affect thousands of work permit holders, and is tantamount to victimisation and will sow further division among the population.

In a popular local Facebook group “Free to Speak TCI” one resident, Jacinta Forbes-Shaw said: “A load of nonsense, revisit these illogical laws and alter them... life is about living, and a wife or husband should not have to wait 20 years for status this obviously demonstrates that these legislators lack logic”.

Another Facebook commenter wrote: “I hope none of these proposals gets approved, you’re brewing a lot of hate for foreigners and it’s so sad”.

A resident, Straudy Lightbourne said: “The million dollar question is will they have people with integrity policing these new laws, we always have laws in place but no enforcement, let’s wait and see.

“I’m glad about the crackdown on fake marriages because some people on they 4th, 5th and 6th marriage”.

Other residents alleged that corruption within the system will undo most of what the Government is trying to achieve with the changes to the ordinance.

One resident of Providenciales wrote: “Everything is for sale child, even now people getting belonger with five years resident when it should be 10, and so on and so on”.

Livingston Chow Watkins said: “We are now going to have more fake skilled workers than ever before who is going to police these changes? I thought the rule for unskilled workers was always three years then leave and no spouse or children endorse on the permit and we see how that went, corruption, corruption TCI for sale and to the lowest bidders”.

An expat worker who has lived and worked in the Turks and

Caicos Islands for nearly nine years told the Weekly News that these changes if brought to fruition will make it increasingly harder for the government to attract foreign skilled and unskilled workers, and persons who have contributed to the development of the Turks and Caicos Islands in one form or another will be disenfranchised.

PROPOSALS

While the amendments proposed are numerous and generally seek to clean up and tighten the ordinance, there are some key policy changes, these are as follows:

PERMANENT RESIDENCE

Permanent Residence Certificates will see the introduction of a category for a spouse to apply for PRC in their own right having spent 11 years endorsed on a

PRC. The number of years on a work permit or residence permit to qualify for an application for a PRC will increase from 10 to 15 years.

LONG TERM RESIDENCE

A new category of residence by investment will be created for a period of 25 years, renewable on conditions. The investment amounts for the various investment routes will be increased by $50,000 to $4,000,000, depending on the category.

RESIDENCE PERMIT

The investment amounts for qualification to apply for a residence permit will increase by $250,000 to $500,000.

HOME OWNER’S PERMIT

The investment amount will increase to a minimum of $500,000.

WORK PERMITS

Freelance work permits are to be discontinued. Term limits are to be placed on work permits: a maximum of three consecutive for unskilled work permits with a mandatory requirement for absence of not less than three months from the Islands before a new work permit can be applied for after the full-term period has been exhausted. Additionally, skilled and unskilled categories will be defined and endorsement of dependents will be prohibited on unskilled categories of work permits. Temporary Work Permits will be defined in policy to specify a category for emergency.

Minister of Immigration and Border Services, the Hon Arlington A. Musgrove -Proposal infographic

THE $10 ARRIVAL FEE

ARRIVING passengers to the Turks and Caicos Islands, including returning residents and visitors, will now be required to pay a $10 destination management fee for each ticket booked. This comes as the House of Assembly on Wednesday, June 28, passed the Destination Management Fee Bill 2023 to support the operation of the territory's first Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO) Experience Turks and Caicos.

According to the Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, and Gaming, Hon Josephine Connolly, who laid the bill on the table of the House for debate, this fee will enable job creation within the DMMO, training programmes, and small business development, thereby benefiting the local community and reducing dependence on funding from the consolidated funds. What are your thoughts?

Small price to pay

If the DMMO does what it professes it is intended to do and is an improvement on the previous dysfunctional Tourist Boardthen it's a small price to pay for the TCI'S advancement.

Should be tourists only

Why include residents of TCI? You have enough tourists coming in to supplement this initiative. And if you don’t, increase it to $15 per tourist.

Not progressive

They love those little bureaucratic taxes, don't they? The planning department is working hard to make Providenciales very ugly. Not a good idea for destination marketing. A really big combined committee of planning and the DMMO would solve the problem.

Counterproductive or innovative?

As a property owner, on the island, I feel more clarity on this article is needed.

I recall, not long ago, that the government was pleading with the airline industry to

reduce fares for passengers travelling to Providenciales (PLS).

Their argument was that lowering airline costs would increase the number of passengers arriving thus boosting the island's economy through spending.

Now arrivals will be charged an additional $10 (US) fee.

Let's do the math - the latest available data (2019) shows that 1,598,557 passengers arrived at PLS. A $10 arrival fee would gross $15,985,570 per annum.

One could construct a world-class airport and a modern 24/7 transportation system (plus, more importantly, have funds available for improving all belonger's cost of living) with that guaranteed annual income.

It's no wonder that airlines have no interest in reducing their fares to the islands.

In addition, from the article, it is not clear how this surcharge will be collected. Will it be added to the price of an airline ticket or paid, in cash or credit card, upon arrival? If it’s the latter, I cannot imagine the negative "arrival experience" this will cause.

A major step backwards

The removal and untimely, ‘jettison’ of the tourist board never found favour with the people of the TCI. Like any national institution, there is a certain attachment and identification with that entity. In selling the idea of removing the tourist board to the

people of the TCI, the Hon Premier painted visions of grandeur, huge revenues and economic growth. Sensible Turks & Caicos Islanders, especially those prescient ones, especially our media class, the 5th estate, soon realised the people were being sold a 6 for a 9.

It was clear that the hapless “Destination Management Organisation” (the “DMO”) was not a proper replacement for the tourist board and in fact, it was a major step back for the TCI and its people. It became clear that this was something that was not properly thought of and even if campaigned on in 2021, had the real agenda of getting rid of the tourist board been spelt out to the people, this current PNP regime would not have been elected.

The people were sold down the river. One would have also taken the position, that with the government being some kind of stakeholder in the DMO, that some kind of sensible budgeting would have taken place, in the same way it would have to finance the tourist board. Now the government has moved from having oversight over a major national asset to begging for $10 a head to enter the islands and to run the DMO, hopefully “out of town”.

A bad idea

The Turks & Caicos Islands in these latter days veered to market its tourism product to high-end, rich people. High-end visitors prefer to spend serious monies on a five-star hotel but will find it “hard” or bothersome to pay $10 to enter a high-end destination like the TCI. It is irksome, ridiculous and establishes that this government does not know what it is doing.

This cannot be the policy of the Hon Connolly, she is known to do things in a classy and sensible way. This $10, beggingon-the-street model of tourism, is utterly "ghetto and embarrassing" to the islands and to the people of the islands. It is something that should be considered further with a view to its removal. It is a bad idea and something that no sensible policymaker or high-end tourism planner would engage in. Get rid of the “beggars’ tax”. It “makes no

sense”!!!

Writing on the wall

When will the madness end? As the expenses and costs of running the Destination Management Organisation increase, people will be asked to pay more “at the gate” to enter the Islands. Without saying more or too much about the matter, “it simply looks bad”. You cannot be “proud to be a Turks & Caicos Islander” with the government doing stuff like this.

This “new model of tourism marketing” is not a good sign and will not enable the proper imaging and “management of the destination”, whatever that means. What is this number 10 all about though? Why $10? It harkens to the scripture, in Samuel 8:15 when the people were warned about having a king, in this case, a ruthless government (rulers).

They were warned that the king “will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants.” Simply put, these rulers will just take the people's monies and wealth in the form of taxes and do silly things with the proceeds and share it up amongst themselves. This is clear with the $10 shake-down tax at the ports of entry to the TCI. It is also making the destination that more expensive to access. These little monies here and monies there add up and the result will be, over time, that the TCI will tax itself out of business. It is a bad idea, on top of another bad idea.

Laughable, but sad

Students of economics will realise that this fee at the dock defies and flouts the basic canons of taxation. As it is not equal or fair, really uncertain as it is likely to increase and become really inconvenient.

It is not something that a progressive government should be doing and the fee should be repealed. It is not properly planned and leads to greater confusion as to how the TCI is to be managed and marketed to the world.

It is clear that the economic policy and ‘rationale’ behind the fee and the idea of establishing the Destination Management Organisation was not given serious thought. These measures were made up “after the fact” and as they went along. There was little dialogue with the people, the Official PDM Opposition and its leader were left out of the

equation and they simply with their, sledgehammer, 14-seat overwhelming majority in parliament, rammed the fee through.

None of this is accepted by the people and it remains in place, under a cloud of confusion. That little fee must go because it adds little to the real budget required to manage the destination or promote tourism in the TCI. Despite the claims by the government, premier and minister vested with responsibility for tourism, it will continue to increase and there will be greater dependence on the consolidated fund for revenues to fund the development and marketing of tourism in the TCI. Yes what is most laughable is the ‘explanation’.

Where tourism is TCI’s main economic product, it was always accepted by the people that they will finance marketing and that those funds as always would come from taxes through the consolidated funds. They have people for fools.

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Visitor’s permits will be rebranded as business visas and will go under the remit of Border Services.

ASYLUM

New Ordinance to be created.

GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS

The ordinance is to introduce the director general as the head of Immigration and Customs Controls and to change immigration officers to officers as a mechanism to commence the merger of the two departments into a single entity.

Additionally, the powers of Officers are improved for searching, use of reasonable force and interrogation of evidence and detention.

Overall, all appeals processes, except for asylum are clarified as permissible from

outside the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Finally, all persons are required to carry proof of identity and proof of status at all times and must be producible on request by an Officer or Police Officer.

NEW SECTIONS TO BE ADDED

PERMANENT RESIDENCE

It is proposed that there be a new category for Permanent Residence:

• A route for PRC for a spouse who has been endorsed on a PRC for a period of not less than 10 years, ending with the date of application.

LONG TERM RESIDENCE

It is proposed that a new category of residency be created to replace the PRC by investment routes.

• Long Term Residence for investment will offer a certificate for a period of 25 years, renewable.

TEMPORARY WORK PERMITS

It is proposed that there be different categories of temporary work permits:

• Emergency – (Pilots, mechanics, specialised fields, and disaster, are just some of the categories for a period of ten days – extendable to 30 days)

• Short Term – Up to six months and with the possibility for transition to a full-term work permit.

BUSINESS VISAS AND TEMPORARY WORK PERMITS

It is proposed that business visas and emergency temporary work permits will be available for purchase at the airport on arrival.

CABINET MEETING SUMMARY

Turks and Caicos Islands post Cabinet meeting statement

Her Excellency the Acting Governor, Anya Williams, chaired the 18th meeting of Cabinet on Tuesday 27 June 2023 at the Premier’s Office on Providenciales.

All Members were present.

AT THIS MEETING CABINET:

• Was presented with a zeroemission, environment friendly, waste management proposal with the capacity to clear existing landfills, generate electricity, create employment opportunities and produce various waste products which can be use in the construction and agricultural sector.

• Noted the ruling of the Supreme Court for an interim settlement for asylum applicants currently in the Turks and Caicos Islands and approved the payment of the Judgement as failure to do so would constitute a contempt of the court’s Ruling.

• Discussed proposed policy changes for Renewable Energy Bill (2023) following advice from an independent consultancy, existing stakeholders and the Energy and

Utilities Commissioner, aimed at increasing an uptick in renewable energy systems within the Turks and Caicos Islands and reduce the cost of energy for all. Members agreed next steps.

• Discussed the establishment of regulations to empower the Energy and Utilities Department to regulate all capital spending for public utility companies within the Turks and Caicos Islands, including but, not limited to approvals for capital projects, the provision of quarterly reports on all capital expenditure and the creation of tiered thresholds for approvals and denials of such projects applicable to all utilities within the Turks and Caicos Islands. Members agreed next steps.

• Discussed a paper on the Integrated Solid Waste Management Project for the Turks and Caicos Islands, co-funded by the Caribbean Development Bank, providing strategic planning and design of an improved Solid Waste Management System which will benefit all islands. Members agreed next steps.

• Approved an amendment to the licence fee for a previously granted

application by BFF Cooper Jack (aka The Strand) for an area of crown land to be used for the creation of a pier, beach and five groynes.

• Was updated on the intention to increase passengers’ duty free allowance on goods imported for personal use through airports. It is not intended for the exemption to be extended to goods imported for commercial sale and persons receiving the exemption will be required to pay CPF of 5%.

• Conditionally approved planning application PR 16963 for the rezoning of Parcel 60610/151 in Five Cays, Povidenciales from Commercial land to a Cemetery in order to construct a Mausoleum, subject to statutory requirements.

• Approved the re-appointment of Edward Hall Snr and appointment of Breanna O. Johnson as Members of the Turks and Caicos Gaming Control Commission Board with effect from 1 July 2023 to 31 March 2025.

• Approved the appointment of Quintin Lightbourne as Chairman of the Physical Planning Appeals Tribunal with effect from 1 July

2023 to 31 March 2026, and Simone Rigby and Kenya Forbes-Jagger as members of the same Tribunal with effect from 1 July 2023 to 31 March 2025.

• Approved the revocation of Kesha Gardiner’s appointment as Deputy Chair of the Turks and Caicos Islands Port Authority Board following her resignation and approved for serving Member Pastor Dennis Swann to be appointed as Deputy Chair and for Ms. Showonda Gardiner to be appointed as a Member of the Board for a period of two years with effect 1 July 2023 to 31 March 2025.

• Was updated on issues related to ongoing and well documented security concerns at the Grand Turk Cruise Centre, the winding down of the TCI Tourist Board and the rolling out of the Crown Land (Amendment) Ordinance, and the Crown Land (Residential Conditional Purchase Lease)(Arrears and Mesne Profit) (Amnesty) Ordinance 2023.

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

A simple thank you goes a long way

It makes a significant difference

A simple thank you goes a long way. Too many times, some of us live our lives without thanking people for the service they provide or the things they do. Sometimes we have the attitude that these individuals who are providing services are getting paid and so there is no need to thank them for the services they do. There are some people who volunteer their time in helping others. Furthermore, we don’t know what people are going through and a simple thank you can brighten that person’s day.

Even within your home, learn to give thanks to the people in your household. Therefore, let me ask you this, do you give thanks. How often do you say thanks?

These little gestures of giving thanks make a significant difference. People feel appreciated and valued. When people don’t feel appreciated, they may quit their jobs or even come out of a relationship. Do you now

BY DREXWELL SEYMOUR

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

comprehend the benefits of saying thank you.?

With that said, I want to use this article to thank the people who supported me on June 30th at Beaches Resort where I launched my second book Succeeding in Your Position and celebrated the 10 years anniversary of my accounting firm, HLB TCI Ltd.

This was a Friday night; it was the end of a long week after working so many hours and it was also a busy weekend. Therefore, people did not have to be at my

event, but they came out in great numbers on Friday night. I do not take this for granted at all and so I just want to publicly thank everyone who was there and those who wanted to be there but couldn’t be there for reasons beyond their control.

A special thank you to my wife, Joanna, and our children, Drexanna, Jowell, DJ, Josiah, and Jostin particularly Drexanna for recording some of the videos. Thank you to the Premier, Hon Charles Misick, and the Minister

of Education, Hon. Rachel Taylor, for gracing us with your presence despite your busy schedule.

Thank you to my sister Lydia, my brother-in-law, and my niece for flying out of Grand Turk just for the event.

Thanks to my mother-in-law, my sisters-in-law and brother-inlaw for being there and for always supporting me. Even though we had an official photographer, my brother-in-law Ronald stepped in and took pictures.

Thanks to the moderator, Huntley Forbes Jr., for entertaining our guests and making them laugh. A special thanks to Cheryl Forman for stepping in until the moderator arrived.

Thanks to all my friends, other family members and clients who were there celebrating that milestone especially that friend that came from the USA just for the event and the other friend who changed their travel plans to

remain for the event.

I want to thank Tanya Swann and her team of Beaches Resort for the excellent service and food they provide. A special thank you to Brentford Handfield for the song Succeeding in Your Position. Thank you, Dr. Barbara Ambrister, the president of the TCI Writer’s Society. A special thank you to all the individuals who participated in the HLB anniversary video and the Succeeding in Your position book video.

Finally, thanks to the team at Spotlight Communications who produced the two videos. Thanks to Benson Williams for recording the event that evening and to Charlie Photography for being the official photographer. Also, Tawanda Kennedy for the decorations. Let us learn to practice always saying thanks. You do not have to pay to say thanks. It does not hurt to give thanks. In fact, saying thank you goes a long way.

The “Great Reset” initiative of the WHO

A dress rehearsal for the “New World Order”

Envision a global Government – a small elite ruling the entire world! Or, imagine a time when you’ll own nothing, have no privacy and live in a cashless society, where all currencies are digital. However, what is appalling is, soon everyone will require a digital ID to travel freely!

Dubbed the “Great Reset,” inaugurated by the World Health Organization (WHO), this initiative is supposed to take effect in 2030, heralding the dress rehearsal of the “New World Order” (NOW).

If this ordeal sounds like a recite from George Orwell’s “Nineteen

BY D MARKIE SPRING

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

Eighty-four” – a dystopian anthropological novel and cautionary tale, depicting “Airstrip One,” formerly called England and one of three totalitarian states that will rule the world – you’re right! Beyond Orwell’s spiel; however, this period of history,

during the Great Tribulation, is chronicled in the Book of Revelation, depicting an epoch, when the world is controlled by the antichrist – acquiring power from Satan to perform wonders. Still, many people viewed this sinister agenda of the world’s political elites as unreal. And Wikipedia that had previously published this NWO as a ‘myth,’ edited the publication and now designates it as a ‘conspiracy theory’.

Despite the NWO being a biblical prophecy, it is preferred that we recount the result of the World Economic Forum (WEF) recently convened in Davos, Switzerland for instantaneous affirmations, exhibiting this world order.

At the WEF, without amendments and a comprehensive

treaty, the WHO advanced a global digital passport. This two-dimensional bar code –downloaded on a personal mobile phone, regulates health and travel issues.

To date, 80 of the 194 countries, including the European Union, have already adopted this idea and this suggests that everyone must comply with WHO mandates to travel unchallenged.

This dilemma is owing to the recent pandemic! Undoubtedly, the war against SARS-COV-2 has gravely impacted society. We can agree, the virus exposed the flaws of neoliberal policies, austerity measures and a global economy designed for efficiency; rather than, resilience and sustainability.

More so, the crisis exhibited the interconnectedness of the global risk society; hence, it accelerated the digital transformation of the world – spawning the “Great Reset” initiative we’re seeing now.

This so-called economic recovery plan will have profound consequences for everyone, as this would be the first building block seemingly merging digital currencies, digital health records

and; eventually, our lives will be integrated into this digital quick response code.

Verifiably, WHO proposed the assembling of a committee to suppress disinformation as prevalent during the Covid-19 crisis; shutting down mainstream media and even preventing alternative media groups from reporting new development; only broadcasting the world Government’s messages.

The reconstructionists' “Great Reset” agenda, when fully effectuated, would rise to the level of a deconstruction of medieval society under the auspices of sustainable healthcare.

Therefore, the TCI – although in an awkward position being an Overseas Territory – must not support strong government, established businesses, or small elite under the thought leadership of a Swiss institution that will later determine the future of the world.

And although this dress rehearsal will, in the shorter term impact our lives, the good thing is, this initiative will not be fully implemented until the ecclesiastical Great Tribulation period!

Courage for times like these

Meditations from 1 Samuel about the life of King Saul

If you like movies and spend a fair amount of time watching them you would have noticed that something isn’t right. Something has died. That something is called “originality”.

In the film entertainment world, this is the age of the sequel, the reboot, the remake, and the rehashed. The most original thing you are going to get is the movie adaptation of a book. What this means is that watching a movie has become predictable. You know what is going to happen before it happens, and when it does all that you are left with is a fading hope that something would move you or stir your senses.

In the book of I Samuel, the people of Israel decided that they did not want to wait on God’s choice of a king for them. They wanted their own, they wanted a king like all the other nations. Not very original.

So God, after warning them about

KENYATTA E. LEWIS

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.

the consequences of their choice, gave them a rebooted king. And true to form, that king, ruled like all the other kings around him. He was insecure, violent, selfish, and moody. In choosing to not partner with God, he, Saul was his name, basically chose to suffer. And suffer he did. After some initial victories that gave the people a false sense of security, Saul spent the last years of his reign looking over his shoulder and alienating his family and nation. He had already rejected God. His story is a tragic one, but not unusual, when we choose to

do it our way and not God’s, we choose pain, shame, and death. Which is exactly what happened to Saul. I am an exile. I do not live in the place I was born, as a matter of fact, I have not lived there more than 5 years. I do not live in the place I grew up. I am an exile. But more than that I am a spiritual exile. This is not my home, I am a sojourner going through these shadowlands. As an exile God has told me I need to “work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray

to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare.”

(Jeremiah 29:7). In practice that means I pray for the world I live in, I pray for these islands and its inhabitants and I do whatever I can to see it prosper. Which is why I have to say this. Our leaders need to choose faith over fear. Our leaders need to seek counsel from God first and then from the places and persons he leads them to. Our leaders need to believe God has a plan and God is working for the good of the land and its people. When Saul was

faced with Goliath he chose fear over faith (I Samuel 17:11) and when he did not know what to do instead of seeking God this is what he did, “ 5 When Saul saw the vast Philistine army, he became frantic with fear. 6 He asked the Lord what he should do, but the Lord refused to answer him, either by dreams or by sacred lots or by the prophets. 7 Saul then said to his advisers, “Find a woman who is a medium, so I can go and ask her what to do.” (1 Samuel 28:5-7)

Generational challenges are on the horizon. The choices of today will affect, either positively or negatively, the lives of generations to come. If you are a follower of Jesus, pray for the peace and prosperity of these islands. If you are in a place of influence, seek God’s counsel, choose faith over fear, and do not doubt God’s goodness. You. Are. Loved.

What’s your type?

I mean, let’s say it for what it is. Finding your soulmate is hard. There are literally billions of people in this world, your soulmate could be any of them_ so when it comes to finding someone that fits and embodies everything that you are, the process is often a messy one. Hence why it's super helpful to know your type, so you do not spend the rest of your life kissing a bunch of ugly frogs.

Finding your type helps you sieve through these men faster, effectively and more efficiently. It does not mean that you're always going to date the same sort of person, but identifying the qualities that are important to you is a great place to start. When it comes to dating, it can be helpful to know what type of person you're attracted to. While everyone has their own unique preferences, here are a few different types of men to consider:

NERDY:

If you're into guys who are intelligent and have a passion for technology, science, or gaming, then a nerdy guy might be your type. These men tend to be thoughtful, curious, and detailoriented. What happens in the bedroom may be less innovative. You just can’t have it all.

BY DAVIDSON LOUIS

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

ATHLETIC:

If you're someone who values physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle, then an athletic guy might be a good match for you. These men tend to be competitive, driven, and focused on achieving their fitness goals. Bedroom times may be great, but you could replace yourself with a mirror and he may like that better. Be warned.

LAID BACK:

If you're someone who prefers a more relaxed and chill approach to life, then a laid back guy might be your type. These men tend to be easy-going, flexible, and adaptable to different situations. But you may commit a heinous crime if he is always stuck in “slow mode” and takes him 12 years to get his act together.

ADVENTUROUS:

If you're someone who loves to travel, try new things, and explore the world, then an adventurous guy might be a good match for you. These men tend to be spontaneous, open-minded, and willing to take risks. They may be the best kindish.

AGGRESSIVE:

If you're someone who values assertiveness, confidence, and a take-charge attitude, then an aggressive guy might be your type. These men tend to be ambitious, determined, and not afraid to go after what they want. Hot for one night. Go back for seconds if desperate. But always keep your shoes on, in case you have to run. Never go back for the third time!

MUSICALLY INCLINED:

If you're someone who loves music and appreciates a guy who can sing, play an instrument, or compose music, then a musically inclined guy might be a good match for you. These men tend to be creative, expressive, and passionate about their craft. Be careful though. Guitarists, drummers and woodwind musicians are ok. Don’t bother with the others. The rest are often too invested in their own phantom fame.

So what if you are already in a relationship? How compatible are you? Here is a quick test to conduct with your very own frog.

INSTRUCTION

Answer these 10 questions separately. For each question, write down the “one” that fits you the most. Count how many answers both of you have in common and score yourselves out of 10. Find the percentage. Anything below 50% is a fail, and in which case, you should start thinking about the next pond because this frog isn't going to turn into a prince any time. Keep it moving!

1. What is the key in your relationship trust,

communication, similar values, time spent together, seggs

2. What physical features do you find most attractive? Lips, eyes, hair, legs, booty

3. Where is the ideal date? Beach, city/nightclubs, church, village, your house

4. What mountainous region would you like to visit together? Swiss Alps, Rocky Mountains, Whistler, Himalayas, Fjords of Norway

5. Describe your personality in one word? Fun, social, deep, reserved, nice but deadly

6. Your ideal food? Tacos, steak, pasta, sushi, pizza

7. Favorite dessert? Ice cream, anything with chocolate, fruits, cake, I am not a sweet boring kind of person

8. Favorite movie genre? Sci-fi, true story, romance, comedy, anything with a black leading character

9. Your ultimate turn off? Terrible manners, vanity, selfishness, dishonesty, bad hygiene

10. What’s better to have in your relationship food, seggs I would like to formally apologize, in advance, for the relationships that this will upset.

Vent on louisedens@gmail. com. Excitingly waiting.

CHHS students cop second spot in Regional Tourism Debate 2023

Students from the Clement Howell High School (CHHS) in the Turks and Caicos Islands have placed second in the Regional Tourism Debate for schools in the region.

The debate which was held in Montego Bay, Jamaica on July 3, 2023, had three students Antwan Butler, Esther Joseph and Kiajé Williams competing with students from Jamaica and St Lucia for the regional trophy and title.

The three students represented the Turks and Caicos Islands after emerging as the national tourism debate champions, in a competition held earlier this year, as a precursor to the wider regional competition.

The tourism debate competition was aimed at fostering a greater appreciation for tourism and hospitality among youths; while developing high school students' articulation and critical thinking skills. It had students from three different nations using the Zoom platform to compete in a series of debates leading up to the final on 3 July 2023.

The defending champions, The Bahamas, did not participate in this year’s event.

Wolmers High School for Girls from Jamaica and Leon Hess from St Lucia both sent representatives.

The finals saw the Turks and Caicos Islands team, coached by Ms Keisha Carter, proposing the motion “This house believes that intra-regional trade offers very little support to tourism”.

The Turks and Caicos team claimed second place with a ‘fiery’ presentation, according to a statement from the Ministry of Education.

The opposition, St Lucia claimed first place by opposing the motion - “This house believes that visa-free travel should be allowed to all countries within the commonwealth”.

St Lucia won with 660 points, just ahead of Turks and Caicos Islands (606), demonstrating the intensity of the competition and a slim margin of victory. Sandals Resort, the event's sponsor, provided each team's coaches with

a free weekend stay at any of their properties in the Caribbean.

Commenting on the competition, Minister of Education Hon Rachel Taylor, stated that “we understand the importance of steering young creative minds into the tourism and hospitality industry and the expansion of such youth programmes affords this opportunity. As organisers of this event, supported by the Ministry of Tourism, we are achieving the expected synergy and stirring the

Armed bandits rob employees and shoppers at supermarket

– Police launches investigation

Three armed bandits on Saturday, July 8, 2023, robbed patrons and employees at a supermarket on Industrial Drive, Providenciales.

To this end, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force has launched an investigation into the brazen daytime robbery that occurred over the weekend.

According to a police report, the incident occurred shortly after 4 pm on the business premises.

In a statement on Sunday,

July 9, 2023, a spokesperson from the RTCIPF explained that calls were placed to the police control room indicating there was a robbery at a supermarket located along Industrial Drive, Providenciales.

“A team of officers responded, based on eyewitness accounts, three armed, masked men entered the establishment and announced a hold-up, patrons and employees at the establishment were robbed of their valuables”, the police stated.

The armed robbers then made good their escape in a white getaway car parked in the vicinity of the supermarket.

The police informed that investigations into the incident are being conducted by the serious crime team, and is urging anyone with information about this robbery to notify the closest police station or contact TCI Crime Stoppers at 1-8008477 and anonymously give information about this incident or any other illegal activity.

critical conversation among the youth. Congratulations to Team TCI.”

In conveying congratulatory remarks, Hon Josephine Connolly, Minister of Tourism stated that “such collaborative efforts foster capacity building and increase awareness of the interrelationships that exist because of tourism. Our

youth are truly a part of the process and events such as these will only attract them to the industry.”

The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tourism said they will continue to support this initiative and congratulated all participants including, students, teachers, coaches and officials of both ministries.

TCI records second road traffic fatality

A two-vehicle smash-up along the Millenium Highway in Blue Hills has left one man dead and others injured.

The accident occurred in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 13, sometime around 1 am.

Police and the fire department immediately dispatched officers to the scene - in the vicinity of Chicken Shack - after a call to 911.

An SUV and a motor car were seen when officers arrived.

Police reported that the SUV contained several individuals whose airbags were deployed and were alive. The occupants were rushed to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre where they received

medical attention.

The other vehicle had overturned due to the collision, and its male driver was lifeless.

Commissioner of Police (ag) Rodney Adams in extending condolences to the family and friends of the deceased said: “It is very unfortunate that once again, the TCI has lost a life on our roadways.

“The responsibility of safe driving is a serious issue that cannot be ignored. As a result, we continue to urge the public to be vigilant, responsible, and law-abiding when using the roadways. We also ask that motorists use their seatbelts.”

The traffic enforcement unit is continuing investigations.

Students from the Clement Howell High School who participated in the debate

TCI’s newest luxury villa development 'The Summit' breaks ground

Elevated modern living in an exceptionally luxurious environment is what The Summit | Turks & Caicos, the newest development to pop up in the Islands, offers.

Rising to more than 150 feet above Providenciales’s famed Grace Bay and commanding unobstructed and unmatched panoramic views, The Summit - an enclave on Blue Mountain’s peak - represents the ultimate in stylish villa living.

In late June, The Agency Turks and Caicos announced its representation of The Summit | Turks & Caicos during a groundbreaking ceremony.

Sean O’Neill, Managing Director of The Agency said the new development represents a new pinnacle of luxury living in the TCI, combining sophistication, intelligence and sustainable efficiency.

“We are delighted to represent this unparalleled opportunity, where owners can indulge in the beauty of the island while enjoying the utmost in comfort, style, and personalized services.

“We’re proud to be at the forefront of this exceptional project that combines unmatched luxury, sustainability, and personalization. This development will redefine the way individuals experience the ultimate Caribbean lifestyle," O’Neill stated.

The Summit on Blue Mountain will be meticulously crafted with attention to detail by professionals.

Its floor-to-ceiling glass curtain walls will present breathtaking views from every room; an expansive open-plan indoor-

outdoor living space, high-tech professional kitchen, inviting deck and infinity pool. Each villa within the development is exquisitely designed to seamlessly blend contemporary aesthetics with

the island's stunning natural surroundings.

Buyers will also have the opportunity to customize their villa according to their preferences and create a true sanctuary of comfort and style.

Gary Belk, speaking on behalf of the Developer, Lattitude-22, expressed his excitement in seeing the developer’s fourth villa development in the Turks and Caicos Islands commence.

"We are thrilled to witness the

groundbreaking of The Summit, as it represents the realization of our vision for a truly exceptional luxury villa development.

“This groundbreaking marks the beginning of an extraordinary journey that will redefine luxury living in the Caribbean, combining exquisite design, sustainability, and curated villas."

The general contractor for the project is Kvanar Construction, whose expertise in luxury home construction ensures that each villa will meet the highest standards of craftsmanship and architectural excellence.

O’Neill noted that the sustainability-focused approach of The Summit is further enhanced by a partnership with RENU Energy TCI, which will ensure that each villa benefits from a base solar package optionally enhanced with Tesla solar power technology, offering residents the benefits of clean energy and reduced carbon footprint while enjoying the utmost in luxury living.

“What also sets The Summit apart is the unique flexibility it offers residents for property management, allowing homeowners the freedom to choose either TKCA Vacation Rentals (whose guidance during design and construction has enabled a focus on rental or estate management from an owner’s earliest enquiries) or an alternative property manager to serve their individual needs and preferences,” he added.

He said this bespoke approach ensures that residents receive tailored services to cater to their lifestyle requirements - be it concierge services, maintenance, or rental management.

A bird’s eye view of how the Blue Mountain development will look upon completion (Photos courtesy of The Agency Turks & Caicos)

Groundbreaking of The Summit | Turks & Caicos

Curve exterior of the under-construction villa project

Unruly behaviour of residents at police headquarters caused long lines – Police

A one-minute video taken at the police headquarters this week showing long waiting lines in the hot sun has been refuted by police as an inaccurate representation of what actually happened.

In a statement on the issue on Wednesday, police said it was the unruly behaviour of applicants who arrived late to collect their police records that caused the ruckus, which was widely criticized on social media by residents.

Police explained that from 9am when the office opens numbers are handed to applicants to collect their police records. The office closes at 3 pm.

However, due to the frequency of people arriving late, they have had to stop distributing numbers at 2:30 pm.

This late arrival, according to police, is what occurred on Wednesday, causing the

confusion that was filmed.

“Such individuals refused to join the line and wait their turn, often pushing and shoving applicants already in line and crowding the records unit door demanding their records.

“In several instances, such persons are not in possession of any documentation showing their online application or proof of payment of the prescribed fees.”

Police stated that all persons who were waiting to be served in the allotted time and had their documents in order were dealt with professionally and the line minimised within the time limit.

The collection of police records has been a sore point for many residents, and despite the automation of some of the processes, there remain issues that are still creating long waiting times.

In late June, Police launched a beta testing phase of a new automated system to improve the turnaround time for residents to obtain police records, some five days.

Applicants will have the option of paying online the $10 processing fee and the $10 stamp fees via debit or credit cards.

However, while the system is working, according to the Deputy Premier, Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders, there are some flaws they are still working out.

Speaking to the press on Thursday, Saunders said that as of Wednesday morning, the new Police Records software had processed over 2,300 applications, with over 95% of them being processed within minutes with no issues at all.

He said those that had

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Tourism 'watchdog' department established to maintain TCI’s luxury image

In an effort to preserve the Turks and Caicos Islands' image as a luxury holiday destination and ensure tourism businesses are operating within environmental, social, and cultural guidelines, a Tourism Regulation Department has been established by the government.

To this effect, the House of Assembly recently passed the Tourism Regulation and Licensing Bill 2023 for the Turks and Caicos Islands.

This bill represents a major change in the way the tourism industry is regulated and establishes a new government department, the Tourism Regulation Department, to take over the essential responsibility of licensing and regulating activities previously carried out by the now-dissolved statutory body, the Tourist Board.

Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime and Gaming Hon Josephine Connolly, who recently presented the bill along with the Tourist Board Dissolution Bill, to the House, stated that it is essential for the populace to understand the significance of this change and its ability to strengthen the territory’s tourism industry, protect its reputation, and guarantee the long-term sustainability of TCI’s tourism products and the well-being of all stakeholders involved.

She posited that in order for businesses to contribute to the sustainable development of the tourism industry, it is imperative for the government to ensure there is responsible use of natural resources, minimise the negative impact on the fragile ecosystems, and support the preservation of the territory’s cultural heritage.

“Through stringent regulations and licensing requirements, we can encourage tourism businesses to operate responsibly and in harmony with our environment and communities”, she said.

CLASSIFICATION & RATING SYSTEM

A critical aspect of the bill is the classification and rating of premises and tourism services within the Turks and Caicos Islands.

This is intended to ensure that visitors to the islands are able to make informed decisions about where to stay and what to do, based on the quality of the services offered, according to the minister.

The classification and rating system also helps to promote the TCI as a destination of choice for tourists, by providing a clear and concise indication of the quality of

the tourism products and services available.

In this vein, Connolly said this bill recognises the significance of maintaining our high luxury brand image, ensuring consistency in quality, and enhancing the overall visitor experience.

“By implementing a robust classification and rating system, we can uphold our reputation as a world-class luxury destination and continue to attract discerning travellers from around the globe.

“Let us acknowledge the power of perception and the role it plays in the tourism industry.

“The Turks and Caicos Islands have long been synonymous with luxury, exclusivity, and unparalleled beauty.

“Visitors flock to our shores in search of the finest experiences, expecting nothing less than the utmost quality and exceptional service.”

She opined that it is of paramount importance for the TCI to maintain and reinforce this perception through a comprehensive classification and rating system that ensures consistency and excellence across all tourism businesses.

“By implementing a classification system, we can differentiate our tourism establishments based on their level of luxury, amenities, and services.

“This enables potential visitors

to make informed decisions when choosing their accommodations, ensuring that their expectations align with the experience they seek.

“From opulent resorts and private villas to boutique hotels and luxury condominiums, each property will be categorised and rated according to its offerings.

“This empowers travellers to select the experience that best suits their preferences, while also protecting their investment and ensuring that they receive the quality they anticipate.”

A robust rating system will allow the government to objectively evaluate and recognise the efforts of tourism businesses that consistently excel in providing exceptional experiences.

She argued that by awarding ratings based on a set of internationally accepted criteria, such as service quality, facilities, cleanliness, and overall guest satisfaction, it will encourage and reward establishments that go above and beyond in providing exceptional luxury experiences.

“Maintaining our high luxury brand image is not only beneficial for our visitors but also for our local economy.

“Luxury tourism drives higher spending levels, creates employment opportunities, and supports the growth of local

Minister Connolly explained that the tourist board, as a statutory body, paved the way for these changes as it was at the forefront of marketing the destination, attracting visitors, and supporting the development of tourism infrastructure.

However, while the contributions and efforts made by the tourist board, catapulted the growth and success of the tourism sector, the industry has evolved and so too have the challenges and complexities.

She said: “The need for comprehensive regulations and licensing requirements has become increasingly evident.

“It is in response to these challenges that this Bill proposes the establishment of the Tourism Regulation Department as a department of government.

“This new department will assume the crucial responsibilities of licensing and regulatory functions, ensuring a more robust and effective governance framework for our tourism industry.”

businesses.

“It is a catalyst for economic development, attracting high networth individuals who contribute significantly to our local economy through their spending, investments, and philanthropic endeavours. “

“By ensuring that our classification and rating system accurately reflect the luxury experience we offer, we can continue to attract this coveted segment of travellers, benefiting both our tourism industry and the overall prosperity of our nation.”

The Minister emphasised that her Government's ultimate objective is to guarantee that every Turks and Caicos Islander benefits from the growth of the tourismdriven economy.

She added: “In implementing such rating system, it will not happen overnight.

“We will not, and I repeat, we will not hastily implement a rating system without first reforming and strengthen our training programme.

“We will do so, to bring our small business up to the required standards, we will empower our people, our MSME to be competitive and ensure that the rating system does not serve as exclusion tool.”

TOURIST BOARD PAVED

One of the key advantages of establishing the Tourism Regulation Department as a government department is the alignment of interests and accountability, Connolly underscored.

“By integrating regulatory functions within the government structure, we establish a clear chain of command and accountability.

“The government, as the representative of the people, has the responsibility to protect the interests of all stakeholders involved in the tourism industry: visitors, local communities, and tourism businesses alike.

“Placing the regulatory functions under the purview of a government department ensures transparency, impartiality, and adherence to the public interest, thereby instilling confidence and trust in our tourism governance”, she added.

Furthermore, the bill ensures that the Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMO), also known as “Experience Turks and Caicos,” a public-private social partnership, is not encumbered with regulatory duties.

She said: “Experience Turks and Caicos,” which comprises representatives from both the public and private sectors, plays a vital role in destination marketing, promotion, and collaborative planning.

“By clearly delineating the responsibilities between “Experience Turks and Caicos,” and the Tourism Regulation

Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime and Gaming Hon Josephine Connolly

Hospitality workers enriched through TCHTA’s collaborative training series

The Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) has successfully completed its second round of training in supercharged service.

The training series, delivered by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF), has empowered and elevated a cohort of 525 individuals in the industry, resulting in almost 1000 employees trained since the start of the program in late 2022.

Hosted and facilitated by the TCHTA, the comprehensive training program included frontfacing and back-of-house staff. Participants ranged from entrylevel employees to management.

Sessions included topics such as Strengthened Supervisors, Healthy Management, and Food Safety, with a special module tailored to sensitising security personnel in tourism and customer services. The modules gave participants

invaluable skills to deliver exceptional service experiences, ensuring a lasting impression on visitors and customers.

The program’s certificate celebration saw a visit from Education Foundation Trustee Ernest Dwight, who commended the teams on their “willingness to play their part in delighting customers and owners through knowledgeable supercharged service”.

The training sessions as well as the certification event were held at the Brighter Futures Center on Leeward Highway. Minister of Tourism Honourable Josephine Connolly, TCHTA President James McAnally, TCHTA People Development Committee co-chair Stacey-Ann Albert, and TCHTA CEO Stacy Cox all extended congratulatory remarks to the group of celebrants while training facilitator Louise John moderated the event.

Albert, who is also Sailrock Resort Operations Manager noted: “Our association is committed to promoting excellence in the industry, and today is a testament to that.

“The certificates received represent a milestone in the participants’ professional journeys, signaling their growth and a commitment to providing exceptional service.”

The TCHTA CEO delivered a charge to the room: “The TCHTA has a mandate of educating not only the hospitality industry, but beyond. We want to foster a culture of training throughout Turks and Caicos. You are now entrusted to take what you have learned from the training and spread it throughout your circles and spheres of influence.”

During their time in the destination, facilitators Louise John and Suzanne Shillingford-Brooks were hosted by Sailrock Resort in

Tourism 'watchdog' department ...

Department, we strike a balance between industry-led initiatives and effective regulatory oversight.”

The tourism minister stressed that this separation of functions enables the DMO-“Experience Turks and Caicos,” to focus on its core objectives of promoting the destination, fostering collaboration, and driving

tourism growth, while the Tourism Regulation Department ensures compliance with regulations and safeguards the integrity of our industry.

“Mr Speaker, by centralising the licensing and regulatory functions within a dedicated department of government also enhances efficiency and consistency in the enforcement

of regulations.

“With a specialised team equipped with the necessary expertise, the Tourism Regulation Department can effectively monitor compliance, enforce standards, and respond promptly to emerging issues.”

This approach is to ensure that all tourism businesses are subject to the same standards.

South Caicos, The Sands at Grace Bay, H20 Life.Style.Resort, Tides Grace Bay, Grace Bay Club, Ocean Club Resort, The Shore Club, The Somerset, and Barbetta Restaurant. The Association shared thanks to these properties and businesses for their support.

Reflecting on the overall initiative TCHTA President McAnally said: “This is a noteworthy accomplishment for Turks and Caicos and aligns with

our Association’s mission to build meaningful relationships that will propel us forward as a destination and a brand. Our people and the service they deliver lie at the core of that goal, so we take education and development very seriously and are proud of this collaboration.”

The TCHTA has expressed its gratitude to members for their dedication to the sustainability and growth of the industry through people development.

Unruly behaviour of residents at police ...

issues were due to the applicants uploading inadequate photos.

“However, instead of the software alerting them to that issue, it put those applications in a ‘Pending’ state to be manually reviewed.

“This issue is now being addressed in a more efficient and user-friendly way, as a new feature is being added to the software to allow applicants to be alerted to such issues, as well as allow them to make the necessary corrections themselves.”

Saunders said the status for such applications will also change from pending to ‘require additional information’.

He noted that prior to October 22, applicants for police records had to make trips

and stand in line at multiple government offices – Criminal Records Office twice, treasury, and post office.

That has now been eliminated with the launch of the new system.

However, there still remains the need to pick up a certificate, although this requirement can be automated, the Deputy Premier said.

“My belief is that once the Police become comfortable with the new software and all issues have been addressed, they will allow for full automation of the Police Records process.

“My instincts tell me that it will be within a year of the new software being introduced to the public,” he added.

Nearly 1000 hospitality employees supercharged through TCHTA collaborative training series (TCHTA photo)

Rotary of Providenciales welcomes new president

Proud Rotary president Dadre Seymour handed over her role last month after a year of dedicating herself to the improvement of the Providenciales community.

Veteran Rotarian Lofton Ellis in his first speech as president said he was delighted to assume his position at the helm, after many years enjoying the club from the sidelines. He said: As we reflect on the Rotary International and District theme ‘create hope in the world’, some may ask the question, what does it mean to create hope in the world.

“To me creating hope in the world means setting clear and

attainable goals, developing multiple strategies to reach those goals, and staying motivated to use the strategies to attain the goals, even when the going gets tough.”

Rotarians came out in their elegant wear for the changeover and awards ceremony hosted at the Royal TCI Golf Club on June 24.

Rotarian of the Year is Roma Stubbs, Vice President and Club Secretary for 2022/2023.

The Service Above Self Award went to Rotarian Tarina Parker and Director Lavern Basset.

The Paul Harris Award – one of the highest honours Rotary can bestow upon a person - went

to recent past-president Dadre Seymour, newly elected President Lofton Ellis, IPP Ralph Patrick and Director Sheba Wilson.

The Polio Plus Society award went to past president Kymmi Stubbs.

ROTARY LOOKS AHEAD

Addressing the work he intends to oversee as President, Ellis said his board this year will be focusing on social gatherings to encourage familiarity and wellness among members.

Rotarians will also engage in community service activities, in collaboration with the Ashley

Learning Centre through a raffle donation of an anticipated $20,000, as well as with the mental health department to the tune of $50,000.

“All very ambitious agendas, that with a little hope, we can make happen,” Ellis outlined.

He said there will be reoccuring services offered such as dictionary and eyeglass testing programmes among primary schools, roundabouts and park maintenance, elderly food drive, among many other initiatives.

“We further want to re-institute bingo, as a fund-raiser and we want to also conform our club by-laws in compatibility with clubs in our

district.

“We want to include a talent and culture night to our meetings, to allow the many local talents and culture creatives to come and enlighten our agendas, fostering play time and mental relaxation and strengthen our cultural appreciation of folklore and arts.”

Ellis describes himself as a Proud Rotarian. He holds an LLBbachelor of laws, Bachelor in Hospitality and Tourism, Certificate in Human Resources Management, a Diploma in Hotel Accounting, a Diploma in Management Development and another Diploma in Hospitality Law.

Newly installed Rotary President Lofton Ellis and team during last month’s changeover and awards ceremony (Photo courtesy of Rotary of Providenciales)

In a state of humble happiness

Thoughts about observant readers and the need to have a closer look

The weekly feedback I receive from my column is the most rewarding part of writing and when, within minutes of my last column’s online publication, the comments started pouring in, I knew that this was another home run. From a former Chief Minister calling the column “very profound” to my old friend and fellow columnist Drexwell Seymour who messaged, “Hi Titus, I love your most recent article. Well done…I will definitely share the article”. Once again, a new record was set for the most reader feedback to date. “I couldn't agree with you more”, commented radio host Robert Hall, “may I use your piece on one of my shows?”

Some readers responded at length and while I cannot share all the comments due to space limitations, I would like to highlight two noteworthy ones. A reader from France expressed, “I just read your article, I tend to think like you...I’d even go further…colonisation is a crime against humanity! I'm sure you know the subject better than me, especially with regard to the independence of the TCI, given the time you've been living in the islands...” A local reader observed, “Excellent article and a well thought out perspective on why

BY TITUS DE BOER

TCI is in the position it is today. Unfortunately, we are far away from independence. Nevertheless, now is the time to begin charting our course. It will take a political leader with foresight and fortitude to make it happen. In my opinion, we haven’t had such a leader in the 21st century who can inspire and motivate our people to move in that direction. They are too busy trying to make a name for themselves.”

When it comes to the question of independence, it is evident that we will not all agree and share the same points of view. This diversity of opinions is not only expected but also highly beneficial as it ensures extensive consideration of all aspects of this debate. One reader, while supportive of the actual concept of independence, expressed doubt whether “we have the necessary talent in the country to go it alone”. In response

to this, I believe our population is progressively becoming better educated and there’s no reason why an independent Turks and Caicos Islands couldn’t retain and, if necessary, attract talent from overseas.

Lastly, a reader raised a question about my criticism of the status quo, asking, “Why are you being critical of the current state of affairs, especially after everything the Brits have done for this place!” This comment reminded me of King William IV (1830 - 1837), who reigned during the abolition of slavery within the British Empire, in 1833, despite his longstanding opposition to abolition. Prior to ascending the throne, he had spent time in the Caribbean, where he befriended plantation owners who no doubt took great pride in “everything we have done for this place”. William, who is a direct ancestor of King

Charles III, delivered speeches in staunch defence of slavery, asserting its importance to prosperity, and maintaining that enslaved people were “comparatively in a state of humble happiness.”

It is a well-established fact that British colonialism in the Caribbean greatly benefited the British Empire, playing a significant role in its economic development and global dominance. Equally undeniable is the fact that most present-day native Turks and Caicos Islanders are descendants of enslaved people brought to this region against their will. The issue at hand is not so much what the British did “for this place” but rather what they did “to this place”. I hold immense respect for the people who were forcibly brought here to toil on plantations in the Caicos Islands or engage in salt raking in the Turks

Islands. It is remarkable that they endured such harsh circumstances and survived. However, it is highly unlikely they spent their days expressing their gratitude to their colonial masters for allowing them to exist “comparatively in a state of humble happiness”.

In London’s Kensington Palace, a section open to the public attracts thousands of visitors each year. The visitors are the same people who visit the Palace of Versailles in France or Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria. They come to appreciate the architecture, delve in the history, and satisfy their curiosity about all things royal. The palace’s first occupant was William III, who reigned from 1689 to 1702. Among the displayed artworks was a sculpture depicting a black man who had long been described as “a favourite personal servant of William III.” Upon closer examination observers noticed a metal collar tightly clamped around the young black man’s neck. Was he truly a jolly servant living “comparatively in a state of humble happiness” or a victim of slavery? I will leave that judgement to the readers. Turks and Caicos, it’s time to have a closer look.

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.

A document from 1689, showing a transfer of £1,000 of shares in the Royal African Company to King William III, documenting a direct link of the royal family to the slave trade.

A sculpture depicting King William III’s “favourite personal servant”.

Raking salt for King and country. A postage stamp from 1938.

Four smugglers, over 2,000 pounds of cocaine intercepted in Caribbean Sea

Four smugglers were apprehended when Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier crew and US Customs and Border Protection multirole enforcement aircraft interdicted their smuggling vessel in the Caribbean Sea with more than 2,024 pounds of cocaine on board.

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier (WPC 1115) seized the drugs in Caribbean Sea international waters south of Puerto Rico on June 18, 2023. The drugs,

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The interdiction is the result of multi-agency efforts involving the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF), the Caribbean Border Interagency Group and the Caribbean Corridor Strike Force.

According to the United States Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security website:

“This crew never ceases to amaze with their dedication and relentless work ethic, especially our pursuit team who swiftly interdicted and stopped another drugsmuggling vessel from making it to Puerto Rico,” said Lt. DeVonte Weems, Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier commanding officer. “This was a smooth interdiction made possible by the great work of the Napier crew, US Customs and

Border Protection Caribbean Air & Marine Branch, and Sector San Juan Command Center personnel.”

“The commitment and resolve of the Coast Guard and our US and local law enforcement partners in interdicting drug smuggling vessels at sea is

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Bahamas: Suffering on the street as heat soars

BAHAMIANS of all backgrounds are scrambling for relief from the brutal heat this summer, but for some of the country’s poorest residents, managing the conditions is an existential challenge.

“The heat is affecting not just the poor but the middle class,” said Bishop Walter Hanchell, President of Great Commission Ministries. “If you can’t afford a standby generator or AC, then man, all you gonna do is suffer, and that’s all we’ve been going through. If it’s affecting the middle class, you could imagine what the poor is going through in those hot houses, those small houses with no ventilation.”

Companies that provide air conditioning services for homes and cars have reported an unprecedented surge in sales and customer interest recently. On social media, reports of ice and water shortages linked to coolingdown efforts have become daily occurrences.

The news doesn’t get better: The Bahamas Department of Meteorology issued a heat advisory yesterday, urging residents nationwide to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours because the heat index is expected to be near 110°F in the coming days.

As most residents find ways to cope, experts note that some, including those experiencing homelessness and older people, are especially vulnerable.

Winston Paul, 27, a street vendor who lives off Mackey Street and sells guineps to the passerby, said

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he saw two people faint from what appeared to be heat-related exhaustion.

After buying breakfast at Potter’s Cay dock last week, he said he encountered his friend, Ashton, on the ground being fanned by his girlfriend before paramedics arrived.

Later that week, he saw a homeless man on Mackey Street collapse under the sweltering sun.

“This was the first time I ever saw this gentlemen in this kind of position,” he told The Tribune while helping a vendor who said her water and Gatorade sales have soared with the temperatures ––her one silver lining this summer.

in

“In this sun, you could really catch a heat stroke,” Mr Paul said. “I heard so much elderly people say this is not the temperature they knew growing up as a child and this sun is not the sun that they know growing up. If they could say that from their time and they feeling it now, this sun really beating down on everybody.”

Mr Paul, who sometimes goes to the Salvation Army for clothes, said the heat has made him more weary and frustrated than usual. When he stops selling fruits and goes home, no AC awaits him, just more unpleasant conditions.

Meanwhile, Kevin, a homeless man who begs for money at the

must receive minimum wage

DOMESTIC workers must be paid the minimum wage like most other employees in Bermuda, the Government has confirmed.

A statement today said: “A domestic worker’s gross pay must add up to at least the minimum hourly wage of $16.40 for any pay reference period before an employer can begin making any deductions.”

The minimum wage, the first for Bermuda, became effective on June 1. It is the highest in the world.

The vast majority of workers must now be paid at the set level or above, although students can receive 70 per cent of the amount under the law.

A few categories are excluded,

including casual workers packing groceries, people working in family businesses, apprentices, volunteers and anyone under the age of 18.

When the minimum wage was announced, the main questions about it centred on the payment of hospitality workers and whether gratuities would be included in the gross amount and count towards the minimum.

The Government gave a clarification, saying that these payments would be added to the base wage in determining whether an employee is being compensated properly.

In the announcement, the Government made it clear that no carve-out was provided in the law

for people working in the homes of others regardless of hours logged per week and the employee’s living situation.

The statement said: “The Ministry of Economy and Labour takes this opportunity to reiterate that domestic workers, whether full-time or part-time and living in or out of their employer’s home, are entitled to receive the minimum hourly wage rate of $16.40 as of June 1, 2023.”

It also said that domestic workers on the job more than 15 hours a week are considered employees under the law and entitled to a number of benefits, including vacation leave, sick leave, maternity and paternity leave, bereavement leave, rest

that,” she said.

An 80-year-old man who visited the commission, meanwhile, suggested he regretted not buying an AC unit when he had the chance because he had feared it would “run up my bill too high”.

“Bahamians consider themselves to be resilient and tolerant,” former Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday.

“Having grown up in the tropics and having to endure hot summer days, it is easy to believe that the current heat surge is simply more of the same.

“It isn’t! As temperatures soar, some of us may simply not be able to sweat enough to lose body heat especially as the humidity rises.

“As our bodies heat beyond 102 degrees, the internal controls become less effective, especially if we are underhydrated.

intersection of Shirley and Mackey Streets, said the heat, though uncomfortable, hardly stands out amid his daily fight for basic necessities.

“I’m being oppressed,” he said. “I don’t hide; I stay outside, always feeling the discomfort.”

Outside Great Commission Ministries, people in need gathered for food around noon.

Mudline Rolle, 69, said she has no electricity at home. She said travelling in this weather to visit people and the commission as she tends to do is hard.

“Boy, let me tell you something, when I go home, the windows does be open, and I does sleep just like

“Quickly, internal temperatures can climb to dangerous levels, causing confusion and fatigue. Other organs begin to malfunction, and the ordinary signals become less reliable.”

“At this point, the phase of heat exhaustion if not recognized and corrected can progress to deadly heat stroke.”

“Pay attention to the elderly and very young who are less able to regulate internal body temperatures in these extreme conditions.”

On Monday, the United Nations World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warned that the record high temperatures around the earth last week are a taste of things to come as climate change impacts the planet. (Tribune242)

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days, meal breaks, overtime pay, public holidays and a severance allowance.

The statement also noted that contracts submitted for work permit applications must have wages that meet the minimum, and that existing contracts for work permits must be amended.

“To avoid work permit applications being refused, employers must submit updated, amended employment contracts for existing work permit holders and for work permit applications being processed and yet to be issued by July 30, 2023,” the statement said. (Royal Gazette)

A homeless man named Kevin walks across the road in the sweltering heat

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward made the

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Dominicans and Jamaicans need re-entry visas for Bermuda

The Government stands firm that Jamaicans and Dominicans could be turned away from the island if they do no have transit visas, citing ministerial powers under immigration laws.

The Ministry of Economy and Labour issued a statement in response to a claim by Lawrence Scott, a government MP behind a new charter flight service linking Bermuda to the Caribbean, that “legislation trumps policy” in the matter.

While Mr Scott referenced Section 28 of the Immigration and Protection Act 1956, which allows entry to Bermuda on the condition of a round-trip ticket in hand and a stay not exceeding six months in any 12-month period, the Government has cited Section

32 giving the minister discretion to impose conditions.

A ministry spokesman said: “Mr Scott has referenced Section 28 of the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956. However, this is not the only relevant section in the Act. Section 32 gives the minister the power to impose conditions with respect to permission to land in Bermuda.

“The requirement for Dominicans and Jamaicans to possess a multi-re-entry visa is a condition, and anyone who does not comply with this condition commits an offence against the Act.”

Section 32 states: “The Governor, or minister, as the case may be, may withhold any permission or grant any permission

Government rules require that visa-controlled nationals have a transit visa

subject to any duration, condition or limitation without assigning any reason for that decision.”

Mr Scott, who is the chief executive of ScottsCraft, the parent company of the charter service TXKF Direct, said Portuguese and Bahamian flights to Bermuda were not subject to the transit visa conditions.

He said that ScottsCraft would have a representative on board the service, due to start in August with

a flight to the Dominican Republic, to ensure that passengers have round-trip tickets and will not be overstaying beyond 180 days.

The ministry spokesman added: “Portuguese and Bahamian nationals are not visa-controlled nationals. As such, visa conditions have not been applied to passengers on those flights.

“The Department of Immigration’s visa policy is aligned with legislation and clearly

sets out guidance with respect to persons requiring visas to enter Bermuda.

“Having a ScottsCraft representative on the flight does not ensure that travellers will not remain in Bermuda after the six months expire.

“All visa-controlled nationals must present the relevant documents upon arrival or risk being returned on the next available commercial flight.

Mottley honoured as Barbados strengthens ties with Venezuela

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley was awarded one of Venezuela’s top honours.

The Order of Liberators of Venezuela, first class, was conferred by President Nicolas Maduro.

The two leaders also engaged in bilateral talks, after which two agreements were signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kerrie Symmonds, who is part of the official delegation to Venezuela.

Symmonds inked an Air Services Agreement and an AgriFood Sovereignty Agreement,

respectively, with Minister of the People’s Power for Transportation and Executive Director of Conviasa, Ramón C. Velásquez Araguayán and Minister of Productive Agriculture and Lands, Wilmar Castro Soteldo.

Mottley and Maduro then signed a Joint Declaration.

Earlier, the Prime Minister visited the Palacio de Miraflores, the official residence of the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. There was an Inspection of the Guard of Honour by both leaders.

BVI held its elections in April 2023

A report issued by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association has commended the BVI for a well-run general election.

The Virgin Islands’ 2023 general election was held in April and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s (CPA)’s independent election observation mission published their report on July 3. The report praised officials for their adherence to international obligations and domestic laws.

The team of eight observers who had visited the territory at the time to evaluate the electoral process,

concluded that proceedings on election day were orderly, peaceful and well run.

The report also noted that voting on Advance Polling Day proceeded smoothly and stated that the legal framework in place offers a sound basis for democratic elections.

Notably, the observers also made 14 recommendations for areas for improvement, including on the lack of campaign finance regulations and the steps to clarify the policies and practices on the Belongership status that is required for persons to be entitled to vote.

Governor John Rankin said he welcomed the report and commented, “Free and fair elections are the bedrock of democratic societies and I am pleased that the CPA has confirmed that the election was well run. I once again commend the Supervisor of Elections and her team for all their good work in ensuring that this was the case.”

The Governor said he noted the CPA’s 14 recommendations and expressed hope that these will be addressed by the government and members of the House of Assembly.

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley (left) being awarded by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

‘BVI 2023 elections well run’, independent observers conclude

UK economy ‘listless’ with little growth in four years

The UK economy has barely grown since 2019 before the pandemic, with one economist describing it as “listless”.

It shrank by 0.1% in May, partly due to the extra bank holiday for the King’s Coronation, which meant there was one fewer working day than normal.

The rising cost of living and higher interest rates have been squeezing households and businesses.

When an economy shrinks, people might lose their jobs and find it harder to get pay rises that keep up with prices.

Inflation - the annual rate at which prices rise - is at 8.7%.

The Bank of England has been putting up interest rates to try to slow price rises but this is having a knock-on effect on consumer borrowing costs, driving up mortgage and loan repayments for millions.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said high inflation was hitting the economy.

“The best way to get growth going again and ease the pressure on families is to bring inflation down as quickly as possible. Our

Inflation - the annual rate at which prices rise - is at 8.7%

plan will work, but we must stick to it.”

May’s decline in economic activity followed growth of 0.2% in April, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

It said the manufacturing, energy and construction sectors fell, along with sales at pubs and bars.

But it said the health sector recovered while the IT industry had a “strong month”. Strikes also had

less of an impact on the economy than in April.

The coronation - which meant there were three bank holidays in May, rather than the usual two - led to a slowdown in some industries, the ONS said, but benefited others such as those in arts and entertainment.

For most people, economic growth is good. It usually means there are more jobs and companies

are more profitable and can pay employees and shareholders more.

The higher wages and larger profits seen in a growing economy also generate more money for the government in taxes.

It can choose to spend more on benefits, public services and government workers’ wages, or cut taxes.

When the economy shrinks, these things can go into reverse -

but governments normally do still have a choice on public spending.

Capital Economics said that the 0.1% fall in May “isn’t as bad as it looks as some of it was due to the extra bank holiday for the King’s Coronation”.

It added that GDP - the official measure of the size of the economy - was on track to rise by around 0.1% in the three months to June.

“Our sense is that underlying activity is still growing, albeit at a snail’s pace,” said Paul Dales, its chief UK economist.

But Samuel Tombs, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, warned that May’s figures showed growth “remains listless”.

And Martin Beck, chief adviser to the economic forecasting group the EY Item Club, told the BBC’s Today programme that the “bigger picture is the economy remains weak”.

“It didn’t grow at all in the three months to May, and in May the economy was only 0.2% bigger than its size just before the Covid pandemic struck, so we’ve seen next to no growth since the end of 2019.” (BBC)

Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe

A heatwave is sweeping across parts of southern Europe and north-west Africa, with potential record-breaking temperatures in the coming days.

Temperatures are expected to surpass 40C (104F) in parts of Spain, France, Greece, Croatia and Turkey.

In Italy, temperatures could reach as high as 48.8C (119.8F). A red alert warning has been issued for 10 cities, including Rome, Bologna and Florence.

On Tuesday, a man in his forties died after collapsing in northern Italy.

Italian media reported that the 44-year-old worker was painting zebra crossing lines in the town of Lodi, near Milan, before he collapsed from the heat. He was taken to hospital where he later died.

“We are facing an unbearable heatwave,” Italian politician Nicola Fratoianni tweeted.

“Maybe it’s the case that in the hottest hours, all the useful precautions are taken to avoid tragedies like the one that happened today in Lodi.”

People have been advised to drink at least two litres of water a day and to avoid coffee and

Temperatures are expected to surpass 40C (104F) in parts of Spain, France, Greece, Croatia and Turkey

alcohol, which are dehydrating.

One group of tourists on the streets of Rome told the Reuters news agency they were using sprinklers and thermal water as part of efforts to keep themselves cool.

“We’re trying to survive,” said Mariko Desso, who was visiting from the southern city of Bari.

Several visitors to the country have already collapsed from heatstroke, including a British man

outside the Colosseum in Rome.

The Cerberus heatwave - named by the Italian Meteorological Society after the three-headed monster that features in Dante’s Inferno - is expected to bring extreme conditions in the next few days.

Spain has been sweltering for days in temperatures of up to 45C and overnight temperatures in much of the country did not drop below 25C. Parts of Majorca on

Wednesday were as high as 37C at 04:00.

The Andalusian regional government has started a telephone assistance service for people affected by the heat which has received 54,000 calls since it opened in early June. On the Spanish island of Majorca, the emergency health hotline has had to deal with more than one case of heatstroke every day since May.

A satellite image recorded by the

EU’s Copernicus Sentinel mission revealed that the land temperature in the Extremadura region had hit 60C on Tuesday.

“It is true that the temperatures have risen, but much, much higher than in other years,” Madrid resident Alejandrina Coy told Reuters.

“I see that this is affecting everyone a lot.”

“The weather is becoming less and less linear, there is less difference between the seasons,” said Paz Llanes, another resident.

The Met Office says temperatures will peak on Friday, and BBC Weather says large swathes of southern Europe could see temperatures in the low to mid 40s - and possibly higher.

The heat is likely to continue into the weekend, and in Prague, the Czech capital, temperatures could reach as high as 36C (96.8F) on Saturday, according to BBC Weather - well up from averages of 24C (75.2F) in July.

But as Cerberus dies out, Italian weather forecasters are warning that the next heatwave, dubbed Charon after the ferryman who delivered souls into the underworld, will push temperatures back up towards 43C in Rome and a possible 47C on the island of Sardinia.

Ukraine war: Russian general fired after criticising army leaders

A top Russian general says he has been removed from his post in Ukraine after telling military chiefs the truth about the dire situation on the front line.

Maj Gen Ivan Popov was the commander of the 58th Army, which has been fighting in the southern Zaporizhzhia region.

In a voice message, Maj Gen Popov said he raised questions about high casualty rate and lack of artillery support.

“It was necessary either to keep quiet and be a coward or to say it the way it is,” he said.

“I had no right to lie in the name of you, in the name of my fallen comrades in arms, so I outlined all the problems which exist.”

The voice message was posted to telegram by Russian MP Andrei Gurulyov, who is a former military commander and frequent commentator on state TV. It is unclear when the message was recorded.

Among the issues Maj Gen Popov said he highlighted to his superiors were the lack of proper counter battery systems to help repel Ukrainian artillery attacks, as well as a lack of military intelligence.

The commander said his dismissal was demanded by senior

commanders - who he accused of treason - and approved by the Russian defence minister, Sergei Shoigu.

Russian military bloggersoften the most insightful form

of information in the absence of official comment from Moscowreported that the order to dismiss Maj Gen Popov had come from the head of Russia’s armed forces, Gen Valery Gerasimov.

They said Gen Gerasimov accused Maj Gen Popov of “alarmism and blackmailing senior management” after he highlighted the need to rotate soldiers who had been in the front line for a sustained period of time and had suffered significant losses.

“The senior chiefs apparently sensed some kind of danger from me and quickly concocted an order from the defence minister in just one day and got rid of me,” Maj Gen Popov said.

“The Ukrainian army could not break through our ranks at the front but our senior chief hit us from the rear, viciously beheading the army at the most difficult and intense moment.”

The Russian defence ministry has yet to comment on the dismissal.

However, a senior official of the pro-government United Russia party, of which Mr Gurulyov is a member, criticised the MP for making a “political show” out of Maj Gen Popov’s remarks.

“General Popov’s statement was not public and was posted on closed chats of the commanders and troops of the 58th Army,” Andrei Turchak wrote on telegram.

“Let the fact that... Gurulyov somehow got hold of this and made

a political show out of it remain on his conscience,” he said, adding that Maj Gen Popov’s conscience was clear and the country could be proud of commanders like him.

Zaporizhzhia and the eastern Donetsk region have become the focus of Ukraine’s counteroffensive, which was launched over a month ago, but has struggled to penetrate well established Russian defensive lines.

On Wednesday, another Russian MP said former Russian commander Gen Sergei Surovikin, who has not been seen in public since the Wagner mutiny, was “resting”.

Gen Surovikin was said to enjoy close relations with the former Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin and there had been media reports that he had been arrested following the brief revolt.

There has been no official confirmation or comment about his whereabouts.

Meanwhile, another senior Russian general - Lt Gen Oleg Tsokov - is said to have been killed in a strike in Ukraine’s occupied south coast this week, although his death has not been officially confirmed by Russia’s defence ministry. (BBC)

Iowa’s Republican legislature passes six-week abortion ban

Iowa’s Republican-led legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after six weeks.

been suspended by a

Both the state’s Senate and House passed the legislation on Tuesday night after Republican Governor Kim Reynolds called for a rare special session to hold a vote on the restrictions.

Guatemala

court suspends opposition party, casting doubt over presidential run-off vote

A GUATEMALAN court has suspended the party of one of the candidates in next month’s presidential run-off election, raising questions over the vote.

In a video posted on the Twitter account of the Guatemalan Public Ministry, Rafael Curruchich, the head of the Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Impunity (FECI) said they are investigating Movimiento Semilla for allegedly falsifying citizens signatures.

Movimiento Semilla is the party

of opposition candidate Bernardo Arévalo. He came second behind former first lady Sandra Torres in last month’s vote, preliminary results showed. The two are due to face off in a run-off election on August 20.

A host of other candidates were blocked from running ahead of the first round of voting, sparking accusations of political meddling against the country’s electoral court and concern from the United States and other Western powers.

The bill is expected to face legal challenges.

In a statement after it passed, Gov Reynolds said the Iowa legislature had voted to “protect life”.

“Justice for the unborn should not be delayed,” she said.

The bill blocks most abortions after early signs of cardiac activity can be detected in a foetus or embryo - around six weeks into pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant.

It includes some exceptions for cases of rape, incest and foetal abnormalities, as well as when the mother’s life is in danger.

It would go into effect as soon as Gov Reynolds signs it on Friday unless it is blocked by a court. Abortions are currently allowed

through to 20 weeks of pregnancy in Iowa.

Iowa is set to join a growing group of Midwestern states that have enacted abortion restrictions since the Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v Wade decision, including neighbouring states of Missouri and South Dakota.

Last summer, that US Supreme Court ruling ended the constitutional right to an abortion, paving the way for individual states to ban the procedure or bring

in new restrictions.

The Tuesday vote sparked protests at the Iowa Capitol building in Des Moines. Several demonstrators were escorted out of the building by state troopers after they screamed profanities at Republican lawmakers, according to local outlet Des Moines Register.

The legislation is nearly identical to a six-week abortion ban that the Iowa legislature passed in 2018, which was blocked by the state’s supreme court in June.

General Ivan Popov has been commanding forces in the Zaporizhzhia region

Republican Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds will sign the bill into law on Friday

Semilla party presidential candidate Bernardo Arevalo has

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• Extensive experience with international 5 Star Level Luxury Resort.

• Proven knowledge of, and ability to oversee and direct the food and beverage division.

• Fluent in English, both verbal and written. A second language is preferred. Experience in managing a large multi-national staff. Extensive knowledge of varying brands and quality of liquors. Knowledge of new and oldworld wines including food and wine pairing. Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate the preparation of drink recipes.

• Thorough knowledge of culinary/ food and beverage hotel operation.

• Ensures integration of departmental goals in game plans. Knowledge of specific hospitality industry applications (Alice, Opentable, MICROS POS).

• Possess excellent financial and computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite with responsibility for monthly and yearly Labor Reports & P&L.

• Energetic, results driven leader with collaborative approach; focused on empowering people; developing skill in others through coaching, training and experiential learning.

• Self-motivated and dependable with an exceptional work ethic and strong problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with general office PC applications (i.e., Microsoft Office software and Opera) to prepare reports, employee schedules, inventories, budgets as required.

Caribbean experience is an asset. Compensation: $60k - $68k per annum

*RESTAURANT MANAGER

Ensure the highest levels of professionalism are maintained in providing our customers with consistent service quality. Ensuring that the day-to-day

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

operation of Indigo and Zest Restaurants is always to standard. Is Responsible to assist the Food and Beverage Manager and Director in the running of the entire Food and Beverage operation. Experience with working in various 5-star hotels with Forbes 5 Star and Leading Hotel of the world Accreditation. Three to five years in experience in similar role and ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods. Ensures integration of departmental goals in game plans. Knowledge of specific hospitality industry applications (SMS, Avero, OpenTable, MICROS POS). Works with Food and Beverage Manager and Food and Beverage Director to develop and implement promotions, food and wine pairings, menu items and presentations. Recruiting and hiring restaurant staff, and payroll and train staff to adhere to outlet service standards. Salary range: $20K – $30K per annum

*Executive Assistant: Responsible for providing the Chief Executive Officer, Ownership and Executive Committee Member with meticulous and methodical administrative support including keen organizing, planning, travel management, expertise in coordinating documents, reports and records, handling correspondence and general accounting principles. Must be personal with exceptional oral and written communication skills paired with relationship-building qualities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Facilitate general organization of the Executive Office relating to special projects directed by Chief Executive Officer, Ownership and Executive Committee Member.

• Compose and type meeting minutes, notices, agendas and other related materials for the CEO, Ownership and Executive Committee meetings. Arrange conference calls, document participant details, prepare digital audio recordings to transcribe meeting minutes accurately.

• Prepare complex numerical/financial reports, conduct research using various media sources to obtain relevant data.

• Ensure accuracy and reduce discrepancies by verifying data while processing incoming and outgoing checks for special events, prepare purchase requisitions and check requests.

• Coordinate meeting materials, including managing physical and digital files.

• Create and maintain spreadsheets, develop administrative and logistical reports.

• Prepares correspondence on behalf of management. Duplicates, copies, distributes and mails materials for the department/office.

• Organize travel arrangements, meetings, correspondence, prioritizing deadlines.

• Communicate with vendors to place and receive orders, request and monitor maintenance services, office supplies and equipment and delivery instructions.

• Ensures that the department’s operational budget is strictly adhered to and that all costs are strictly controlled.

• Take follow up action when needed, assess and prioritize various issues that require the CEO, Ownership attention.

• Screen, prioritize, and respond to daily telephone inquiries, mail, faxes and e-mails directed to the Executive Office in an appropriate and timely manner and handle them effectively

• Demonstrate positive attitude and actions through a display of courtesy, service, cooperation, hospitality, sensitivity and professionalism.

• Develop and maintain an effective filing and follow-up system.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily.

• Master’s in Business Administration: Human Resource Management & Travel and Tourism

• Proven previous experience as Executive Assistant for 5+ years.

• Prepare official correspondence on behalf of management for both external and internal communications verbally and in writing.

• Ability to effectively maximized productivity, keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.

• Ability to investigate and solve problems using business-savvy decision-making skills.

• Ability to communicate orally and verbally in English with staff and outside entities.

• Ability to type 60 wpm.

• Strong problem solver, energetic, results driven leader with collaborative approach.

• Resourceful/Self-motivated, and Self-directed, dependable with an exceptional work ethic and strong problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with general office PC applications to prepare reports, inventories, budgets as required.

• Excellent time management skills

• Must be able to work on weekends and holidays where required.

Compensation: $25k - $30k per annum

Interested applicants can contact our Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm on (649)941-7555. E- Mail cover letter outlining your interest and supporting experience in a particular position along with your Resume or C.V. to Hr@wymararesortandvillas.com

CLOVERLEAF AGENCY

HELPER (RENEWAL)

A & J PAINTING

Middle Caicos

Rate: $8.00 hr

Description: Prepping areas and assisting with painting.

HOUSEKEEPER (NEW)

JAPRAKASH G. TOLANI

Providencales

Rate: $8.00 hr

Description: Cleaning, Washing

1 MASSEUSE (NEW)

CLOVERLEAF EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

Whitby, North Caicos

Rate: $1,500.00 monthly

Description: Providing massage

CONTACT: 246-7382

CAICOS TOURS

FEMALE MERMAID/ BOAT CAPTAIN

Must have Padi scuba training, apnea certification, TCI Boat masters license, years of experience navigating TCI waters, must be hospitality orientated. Available six days a week, including public holidays. Duties include swim in Open Ocean 30m underwater with one breath, wearing a mermaid costume, underwater boat cleaning on scuba, driving when the senior captain is unavailable.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 432-0006

VATTY AGENOR

CARETAKER

Help patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Run errands, remind patients of medications.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 343-7909

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL

37495

WILBERT JENNINGS

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 232-1000

VENEL WILFRANCHE

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes, and lift heavy items.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 344-5126

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37492

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Regular household chores, And Laundry.

SALARY: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-6290

Emmy nominations 2023: The Last of Us and Succession up for top TV awards

Succession, The Last of Us and The White Lotus lead the nominations for this year’s Emmy TV awards.

Sarah Snook, Bella Ramsey, Jenna Ortega and Jennifer Coolidge are among the stars up for acting prizes.

Ted Lasso, The Bear, Abbott Elementary and Wednesday are among the contenders in the comedy categories.

But there is significant doubt over whether the ceremony will go ahead as planned on 18 September due to ongoing strike action in Hollywood.

THE MOST NOMINATED SHOWS

27 – Succession; 24 - The Last of Us; 23 - The White Lotus; 22 - Ted Lasso; 14 - The Marvelous Mrs Maisel; 13 - The Bear, Beef and Dahmer; 12 – Wednesday.

Trade publication Variety has reported that the Television Academy and the ceremony’s broadcast network Fox are debating whether to push the ceremony back to November or even January.

Alan Ruck, Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong and Kieran Culkin are all nominated for acting prizes

The industry is waiting to see whether the actors’ union goes on strike this week, following in the footsteps of the Writers’ Guild of America, which would effectively bring all major Hollywood events to a halt.

British nominees in the acting categories include Daniel Radcliffe, Hannah Waddingham, Taron Egerton, Brian Cox,

Matthew MacFadyen and Juno Temple.

Sir Elton John is nominated for best live variety special for Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium.

If he wins, he would finally achieve EGOT status, having already won Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.

Two of the most expensive

dramas of the last year, Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, fared slightly less well.

They scored eight and six nominations respectively, and The Rings of Power was nominated only in technical categories such as visual effects, sound editing, costume and make-up.

‘The Good Doctor’ star Hill Harper running for U.S. Senate seat in Michigan

HILL Harper’s fans might see him on C-SPAN rather than broadcast TV. The actor, currently starring in ABC’s “The Good Doctor,” announced on Monday that he’s running for US Senate in Michigan. He’ll run as a Democrat and face off against U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D–Lansing) to fill a seat vacated by the retirement of U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D–Mich.), according to the Detroit Free Press. Harper, 57, announced his candidacy with a campaign video in which he reads a letter to his son, Pierce.

“Dear Pierce, I’m recording this video for you because I’m about to make a big announcement, and it’s going to be tough for us,” he says in the video. “You know, I’m not going to be able to tuck you in every night or do our nighttime prayers together, but these are sacrifices so many hard-working families have to make every single day.”

Harper, whose screen credits also include the TV series “CSI: NY” and the 1998 film “He Got Game” — lays out some of his accomplishments in the video. He earned degrees from Brown and Harvard Law, for example. He founded the empowerment nonprofit Manifest Your Destiny. He bought Detroit’s Roasting Plant Coffee business. He has written best-selling books. He also served on former President Obama’s cancer panel after surviving a cancer battle himself.

“But for me, adopting you is the greatest thing I’ve done in my life,” he said. “You see, the world you’re growing up in doesn’t feel like it’s getting any better. It’s more divisive and more dangerous. And you told me that you were afraid to go to school because of shootings. It’s not freedom. Our economy works for the richest, while the most vulnerable have to work even harder than ever to keep up. That’s not freedom.”

Harper, 57, announced his candidacy with a campaign video in which he reads a letter to his son, Pierce

Succession stars Sarah Snook,

BTS storms best-sellers list with No.1 debut book ‘Beyond the Story’

BTS has topped the charts again — but not with another music project. The trailblazing K-Pop group are now best-selling authors thanks to the breakout of their debut literary offering hitting No. 1 just hours after its Sunday release.

“Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS,” co-written with Weverse Magazine editor Myeongseok Kang, currently ranks on top of Amazon’s Best Sellers list. The title, which has been translated into English by Anton Hur, also tops the Memoirs and Rock Band Biographies rankings.

Publisher Flatiron Books, says the book “captures the honest feelings and the behind-the-scenes stories that were never-before-told, and that’s where the book’s title ... comes from.”

Celebrating the Korean boy band’s decade of dominance in pop music, “Beyond the Story” comprises seven chapters and chronologically tells the history of the group. The 544-page book also includes concept photos, tracklists and over 330 QR codes that allow fans access to trailers, music videos, and more online content.

Since 2017, BTS has been cranking out the hits like Billboard Hot 100 chart toppers “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Life Goes On” and “My Universe” with Coldplay. Originally slated to be released on the group’s 10th anniversary (in June), its release on July 9 was more appropriate since it is recognized widely as ARMY DAY, in honour of its loyal fan base known as the BTS ARMY.

Since 2017, BTS has been cranking out the hits like Billboard Hot 100 chart toppers “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Life Goes On” and “My Universe” with Coldplay

AUTO SALES

REAL ESTATE

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes, and lift heavy items.

CONTACT: 649-244-5638

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED

YARD CLEANER

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

KITCHEN HELPER

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, mixing concrete, hand tools to workers, and cleaning work site.

Salary: $8.00

DRIVER

Drive and carry materials.

$8.00 Hourly

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

$8.00 Hourly

AMBER STYLE

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

AMITTE SAINT CLAIRE-MATHURIN

BABYSITTER

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 346-2996

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED

CONTACT: 341-1683 37516

CONTACT: 649-342-9434

CONTACT: 345-2694 / 232-6413

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL

NANNY

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

Salary: $8.00

CONTACT: 346-8047

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

ANTOINE JEAN SINTIL

CONTACT: 247-1776

CONTACT: 1-649-243-5406

$8.00

hourly

the house, laundering linen and other housework. $8.00 hourly DOMESTIC WORKER

TO THE LABOUR BOARD

IS URGENTLY LOOKING FOR A FLORIST

Applicant must have experience as a Floral Assistant or Florist. Must have extensive knowledge of tropical flowers, foliage and potted plants, including their names, seasonal availability and lifespan. Candidates must have experience using current styles in floral design while at the same time understanding the traditional use of certain flowers for weddings, funerals etc. salary commensurate with experience.

CONTACT: 231-3788

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37536

Shampooing,

BELONGERS

179 South Dock Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a BELIZAIRE DELIVERY FOOD CONTACT: 243-2275 37533 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY South Dock Rd. Is seeking to employ a Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. Salary: $8.00 Hourly HELPER BELLA ROSE HAIR CENTER & SPA 37437 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

DOMINO CREATIVE LTD.

Is looking for a

SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• An Interior Designer with a minimum of 14+ years’ experience in residential, commercial, and hospitality design.

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from a recognized 3 or 4 year program, along with extensive knowledge of AutoCAD 2021, Powerpoint, Xcel, and SketchUp.

• Must be able to run projects from initiation to completion including Programming and Design development, Working Drawing Packages, Tendering, and managing Construction Administration.

• Must have good client interaction skills and familiarity with North American furniture suppliers and be willing to work under deadlines as required.

Remuneration based on experience, commencing at $7,400.00 per month. This advertisement is required for a work permit renewal application for this position.

Cleaning outside the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes, and lift heavy items.

CONTACT: 246-5490

MAINTENANCE WORKER

Fix, clean, protect & repair all different styles of shoes.

CONTACT: 231-6318

DOMESTIC WORKER

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 245-5281

DOMESTIC WORKER

Cleaning, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. $8.00 Hourly

Cleaning property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 345-1330

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property, pick up yard waste, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 242-8145

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR

MAINTENANCE PERSON (BOAT)

SALES CLERK

Selling products and providing customer service. Greet customers and guide them to products. Maintain the outlook of a store by cleaning and restocking shelves.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 243-2129

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes, and lift heavy items.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 332-6620

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37524

DEDRA HARVEY

assisting with school homework.

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

Salary: $9.00 Hourly

DOMESTIC WORKER

Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store

Salary: $8.00Hourly

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and

BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 346-0002

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

CONTACT: 346-0002 37421

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL

CONTACT: 344-6949

CONTACT: 243-0180 37468

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

CONTACT: 341-0993 37417

Grant Thornton Turks & Caicos Ltd requires one (1):

Corporate Services Assistant

Grant Thornton Turks & Caicos Ltd is part of an international network of audit, accounting and advisory firms. We are seeking an office/corporate services assistant, which would suit an enthusiastic person seeking experience in an international organization.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Corporate services – assist in the provision of corporate services to clients, including new company applications, annual filings and liaison with the Company Registry and Financial Services Commission

• Document production – assist in preparing, editing and formatting documents

• Finance – review incoming invoices for accuracy, prepare wire transfers, bank deposits etc.

• Office support – monitor and maintain office supplies, and coordinate office and equipment repairs

• Reception – responsible for greeting guests, taking calls, and dealing with couriers

• Other – provide assistance with a variety of ad hoc tasks that will enhance the effectiveness of the office and team.

CAPABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong client service focus in dealing with both external and internal clients, displaying professionalism, integrity and tact

• Proficiency to work with MS Office (Word and Excel)

• Excellent judgement and problem solving skills; exercising discretion when dealing with confidential information

• Effective listening skills; excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities with limited supervision

• Flexibility to work overtime when required

Salary Range: $20,000 to $30,000

Turks and Caicos Islanders only need apply

Deadline for applications is July 28, 2023

INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD APPLY TO LADARNYA

BIANCA MORRIS

DERRISON MISSICK

Is seeking to employ a

GENERAL PRACTICE SURVEYOR

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST POSSESS

• MSc / BSc in Real Estate (RICSrecognised qualification).

• Three years post qualification work experience.

• Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, MS Project & Argus.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE AND CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN:

• Market appraisals and secured lending valuations.

• Development feasibility studies.

• Facilities and Asset portfolio Management.

An annual salary of $42,000.00 plus performance related commission is offered for this position.

The suitable candidate will be able to work under his own initiative and be able to see through projects from concept to completion.

This position is available immediately and closing date for application is 7th July 2023.

QUALIFIED TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDERS PREFERRED. APPLY IN WRITING TO BCQS LIMITED, P. O. BOX 158, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS OR FAX TO 946-7184.

CONTACT SIMON TAYLOR ON EMAIL: STAYLOR@BCQS.COM

EASYWAY EMPLOYEMENT SERVICS

WILNER ELUSMA

941-4750

June Hills Blue Hills

HELPER

$8.00 hourly

Pick up waste and maintaining upkeep of apartments and property.

WILSON’S GROCERIES

346-5872

Five Cays

LABOURER

$8.00 hourly

unloading container, assist with transporting goods, assist customers in out of the store with merchandise.

ALL THINGS WOOD

South Dock

341-3168

LABOURER

$8.00

ASSIST CARPENTER Performing set up and clean up tasks at the job site. Climbing to heights and conducting work with proper safety restraints.

PASSION BEAUTY SALON

ALICE & ALICE

3331236

BOOK KEEPING

$10.00 HOURLY

Keep inventory of products, receive payment, give change, monitor and maintain the salon needs.

MONIQUE GILLETTE

231- 1824

South Dock

LABOURER

$8.00 hourly

Pick up waste and maintaining upkeep of apartments and property.

REELZ PLUMBING

241- 3247

Kew Town

LABOURER

$8.00 hourly

HAIR STYLIST

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

NAIL TECHNICIAN

Basic manicures, artificial nails, hand massages, fills, repair, and polishing. Pedicures and acrylic toenails application.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

DOMESTIC WORKER

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 247-5267

BRUTUS LANDSCAPING

2436653

Road Longbay GARDNER

$8.00 hourly

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

NATACHA RAHMING

346-7365

Rigby Hill, Five Cays

HAIR BRAIDER

$8.00

Braiding men and women hair, styling all type of hair, braids children hair.

VOYNEL A. GRAY

247-6382

Five Cays LABOURER

$8.00 up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, layout tools, pouring of concrete foundation and assist with ongoing construction.

C & M WHOLESALE RETAIL STORE

333-1236

Kew Town STORE HELPER

$8.00

Cleaning the stores, shelves, countertop, adding products on shelves daily.

VONA LIGHTBOURNE

Snake Hills 343-6068

LABOURER

$8.00

HOURLY

Assist my husband with on going construction on our property and clean fish for my store

CONTACT: 1-649-344-3138 37490

CONTACT: 344-3188

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

CONTACT: 345-8613

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

37482

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

PUBLIC NOTICE

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS APPLICATION

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

Take notice that I, Nigel Dakin, Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands in exercise of the powers conferred in me by Section 6(4) of the Turks and Caicos Islander Status Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Turks and Caicos Islander Status to Sheryl Althea JamiesonGardiner by virtue of marriage to a Turks and Caicos Islander.

Laying up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, layout tools, pouring of concrete foundation.

THE NANA HAIR CENTER BOUTIQUE & SPA

RODLIN GABRIEL

PLACE

Duties: To set

CONTACT: 245-7978

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Duties: Cut, Trim hair and beards and GivE shaves.

SALARY: $10.00 per hour

TCMILLWORK LTD.

A RCHITECTURAL WOODWORKING, CABINETRY AND DESIGN

South Dock Road, P.O. Box 238 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

MACHINERY TECHNICIAN

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 5 years work experience in maintaining, adjusting, tuning and repairing woodworking machinery. Such as 5 heads molder machine, hydraulic press, planner, shaper, thickness sander, etc.

• Trained to fit this position. Salary at $11.00 per hour

Position: Carpenter/Finisher

Skills Required:

• 5 years work experience in finishing for woodworking, joinery and cabinet making.

• Trained to prepare, sand, spray on high end finishes to cabinets, doors, furniture.

Salary at $9.00 per hour

SKILLS REQUIRED:

FURNITURE FINISHER

• 5 years work experience in finishing for woodworking, joinery and cabinet making.

• Trained to prepare, sand, spray on high end finishes to cabinets, doors, furniture, all visible faces.

Salary at $10.00 per hour

FURNITURE CARPENTER-FINISH CARPENTER

Skills Required:

• 5 years work experience in manufacturing furniture, woodworking, joinery and cabinet making.

Salary at $10.00 per hour

SKILLS REQUIRED:

LABOURER

• 5 years work experience in woodworking, joinery and cabinet making.

• Trained to help cabinet maker, furniture carpenter

• Cleaning the shop, offload materials, stack materials Salary at $10.00 per hour

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR ALL 6 POSITIONS BELOW:

• Individual must have previous experience with manufacture, construction, and installation of high end cabinetry.

• Must be familiar with operation of all current woodworking machinery and tools with proper safety practices.

• Must be able to read Auto-Cad drawings.

• English speaking, bilingual preferred.

DUTIES:

Joinery, manufacturing, finishing and or re-finishing of furniture, cabinets and woodwork in general including installation. Assist other employees in general millshop operations and maintenance. Must be professional and courteous.

PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS TO: TCMILLWORK@TCIWAY.TC. CONTACT

PERSON: STEPHANE GAUDET 231-4537. BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF RESUME TO LABOUR DEPARTMENT. ALL POSITIONS ARE HELD

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocol

• Conduct maintenance of electrical systems

• Survey buildings and repair mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety regulations

• Support the setup of ventilation, refrigeration and other systems and conduct repairs when necessary

• Aid in budget development and ensure it is followed

• Maintain heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality

• Inspect alarm systems such as carbon dioxide and fire protection and quickly schedule repairs when needed

SKILLS:

• Previous working experience as a Maintenance Technician for (5) year(s)

• High school diploma/ Reference letters

• Any additional relevant certification will be considered an advantage (HVAC, CMRP etc.)

• Advanced understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems

• In depth knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods

• Applicable knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices

• Manual dexterity and attention to detail

• Problem solving aptitude Good physical condition

• Language Skills

Wages start $9-$13. Six days a week,holidays,weekends.

EASYWAY EMPLOYEMENT SERVICS

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01 NOTICE OF LOST LAND CERTIFICATE

VALERI STORE

Five Cays

341-1406

STORE HELPER

$8.00 hourly

Cleaning the stores, shelves, countertop, adding products on shelves daily.

VENEL CONSTRUCTION

347-1170

Five Cays

STEELMAN

$10.00 hourly

Fabricate steel frames, place and bolt girders together, and install steel bars used to reinforce concrete.

DIEULA BAZILE CAPRON

241-9241

PHASE 1 Wheeland

DOMESTIC WORKER

$8.00 hourly

Cleaning the house, make beds, cook, wash, iron and care for my children.

MARIE CARMEL WILLIAMS

348-5921

South Dock

Pick up waste and maintaining upkeep of apartments and property.

ROLIN BERNARD

232-3465

South Dock

DOMESTIC WORKER

$8.00

Cleaning the house,

make beds, cook, wash, iron and care for my children.

TRIANGLE CONSTRUCTION

Blue Hills

342-5965

LABOURER

$8.00

Laying up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, layout tools, pouring of concrete foundation.

PASSION BEAUTY

SALON

333-1236

Alice & Alice, # 203 Airport Road

HELPER

$8.00 hourly

Assisting hairdresser with braiding, cleaning and hot watering braids

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Design Studio is seeking a suitable qualified applicant to fill the following position:

INSTALLER

PERMANENT, FULL TIME

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

• Ability to use hand tools and power tools

• 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

• Must be a team player while still being able to command respect from his coworkers

• Candidate must be able to work evenings and weekends

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHOULD EMAIL THEIR CV TO DESIGN@DESIGNSTUDIO.TC OR HAND DELIVER TO UNIT B105 REGENT VILLAGE, GRACE BAY 649-941-4848

SALARY: $10.00 PER HOUR.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder. The closing date for application is August 7, 2023.

All applicants should also send a copy of their application to the department of labor and employment services.

Please note only people short-listed for interview will be contacted. 37667

Whereas, ROSELIN IANTHE GIBSON RUSSELL of Palm Beach Street, Nassau, Bahamas has declared that the Land Certificate for the abovementioned title number(s) registered in the name of ROSELIN IANTHE GIBSON RUSSELL was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

Take Notice that I, Nicholas Arculus, Solicitor (England of Wales) The Registrar of Lands, shall cancel the Land Certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a Local Newspaper and the Gazette.

Dated this 29th day of June 2023

Publicized by Order Registrar of Lands.

FamilyCare

FamilyCare is hiring for the following vacancies:

CARDIOLOGIST

PHARMACIST* NURSE*

Visit www.familycaretci.com/job-vacancies or scan the QR code below to review the job description.

To apply, email a copy of your CV /resume and cover letter to g.sdavis@ familycaretci.com.

*Currently held by a work permit holder.

ABOUT FAMILY CARE

FamilyCare is a Primary Care Facility in the Turks and Caicos Islands. They deliver Primary & Preventative Care, OB-GYN Services, X-Ray, Ultrasound & Laboratory Services, Dental & Oral Care through Paradise Smile, and Pharmacy Services. FamilyCare prides itself on the experience and expertise of the medical team, care for customers, and track record of quality care for all.

For more information, please visit www.familycaretci.com, Facebook, lnstagram, and LinkedIn.

AGNIESZKA BARNETT

DOMESTIC WORKER

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 345-4689 OR AGNIESZKA.BARNETT@ICLOUD.COM

DOMESTIC WORKER

Taking care of children, washing, ironing and cleaning. Applicant must be honest, reliable and hard working.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-442-3363

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping, mopping, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels, personal clothing, and other housework. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 341-8585

BRYAN BROWN JR.

TEACHER AID

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper,

CONTACT: 343-3564

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

$8.50 per hour

CONTACT: 649.332.6772 OR FRANCISSECRETARIALTCI@

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

Salary: $8.00 hourly, Monday to Friday

CONTACT: 244-4724

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 246-7087

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: 346-7526

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL

TRAINEE OPERATOR

Assist with daily operations, ensuring team members complete tasks as scheduled. Work closely with staff and vendors to maintain communication and proper execution.

CONTACT: 941-3640/ BGCAKES&THINGS@GMAIL.COM

PURCHASER

Responsible for purchasing products, materials, and services.

Duties include assessing the market, ordering new products, and keeping accurate records. Reviews and analyzes inventory for an organization.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 346-7174

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE

CONRAD EWING

CARETAKER

• Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Run errands, remind patients of medications.

• Must have nursing experience.

• Accommodation and meds included.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 241-1777

DOMESTIC WORKER

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 333-8373

BELONGERS

Cleaning outside the property with

CONTACT: 241-6024 37646

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

MECHANICAL HELPER

Inspecting and testing vehicles, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 231-3452 37578

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

COOK

5 years’ experience in a luxury resort kitchen as a breakfast, lunch and dinner cook. Prepare and plate dishes to the hotel standards, ensure that the dishes served meets to requirements of portion control and quality in a timely manner. Must be able to follow recipes, understand basic temperature, food safety and proper food handling. Must be able to take directions, pay attention to detail and be a team player. Must be able to prepare food based on guests and staff dietary restrictions and food allergy. Must have a Degree in Culinary arts and desire to learn more about the food and beverage industry. Salary is $10.00 per hour.

LABOURER

3 years experience in a luxury resort environment. Must be able to work outdoors and operate small machinery, Maintain the beauty and health of all plants, flowers, outdoors grounds and trees, responsible for designing, producing, renewing and preserving outdoor spaces as well as responsible for minor repairs and keeping the compound clean from debris. Must be able to take direction, pay attention to detail and be a team player. Skills in painting, carpentry, landscaping and gardening would be an asset. Salary is $8.00 per hour.

PASTRY CHEF

More than 5 years of experience in a luxury resort kitchen. Must prepare a wide variety of pastries along with creating new and exciting desserts. Decorate pastries using various of toppings or icings. Must have in dept knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition. Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations, dietary restrictions and food allergies. Must be detailed orientation. Certificate in culinary arts, pastrymaking, baking or relevant field. Salary is $30,000 per annum.

SOUS CHEF

Maximum of 5 years’ experience in a formal luxury resort kitchen. Help in preparing the menus and producing high quality dishes both in design and taste. Order supplies and ingredient to stock inventory properly. Effectively manage the kitchen staff, motivate them and assign duties. Manage and train kitchen staff, assist in establishing working schedules and assess staff’s performance. Must possess exceptional culinary skills and have a passion for food creation. Must be detailed orientation, well organized with advanced verbal and written communication skills, adapt quickly, multitask and work under pressure. Up to date knowledge about food preparation, food handling, health and safety standards and nutrition. Proficient in restaurant management software. Salary $30,000 per annum.

SECURITY OFFICER

Maximum of 5 years’ experience working in a formal luxury resort environment. Maintain a high visibility presence and prevent all illegal or inappropriate actions. Detect, deter, observe and report. Protect the premises by patrolling the property and monitoring surveillance equipment. Maintain and monitor Pine Cay lost and found. Monitor the boat schedule, inspect all staff bags and ensure all individuals sign in before entering the premises.

Must be detailed orientation, pay attention to details, great time management, excellent communication skill both verbal and written, basic computer skills, excellent sense of judgement, can stay alert at all times. Must posses a high school diploma and certification as a security guard. Must be CPR/First Aid certified. Must be willing to train with our K-9 division. Salary $8.00 per hour

ASSISTANT HOUSEKEEPER

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a luxury resort environment. Ensures that all laundry services within the property meet the highest possible standards. Ensure hotel rooms and clean and tidy for guests. Assist in Organizing and controlling the housekeeping department and maintains all relevant records. Sorting cleaning, folding and organizing hotel linens. Help in preparation in working schedule, training and motivating. Must be detailed orientation, pay attention to details, great

time management, excellent communication skill both verbal and written and basic computer skills. Well organized individuals to be responsible for the day-to-day resort laundry facility. Some heavy lifting is required. Salary $10.00 per hour.

MAITRE D’

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a luxury resort environment. Assist in running the dining room operation and managing the front of house staff. Greet guest and create a professional and positive image. Assist in preparing the menus and creating new dishes. Wine knowledge and pairing and fine dining table services. Knowledge in dining etiquette and health and safety standards. Exceptional customer service skills, good communication skills, able to work as a team and pay attention to details. Salary $21,600 per annum.

POOL AND BEACH PERSONNEL

A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a luxury resort environment. Maintain cleanliness by the pool and on the beach. Observe and patrol the beach and pool and enforce safety regulations. Conduct beach activities with hotel guest and staff members (Hobie cat, kayaking, snorkeling and boat tours). Perform general pool and beach related duties. Ensure all equipment are properly stored by the end of the day. Clean out pool and perform regular pool water testing. High school Diploma required. Must possess excellent customer service, time management, communication skills and organizational skills. Knowledge of pool equipment and safety measure. Some heavy lifting in required. Must be CPR/First Aid certified. Salary $8.00 per hour.

BULTER

Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a luxury resort environment. Greet and check of hotel guests and homeowners. Assist in guest needs and solve their problems. Make recommendation and clarifications on the menu. Ensure guest remain satisfied at all cost. Must have in depth knowledge of all hotel amenities for guests. Working knowledge dietary restrictions and food allergies Can multitask, pay attention to detail, have organizational skills, communication skill and customer service skills. Highschool diploma required. Salary $8.00 per hour

BELLMAN/ VALET

Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a luxury resort environment. Greet hotel guests and homeowners and load and unload their luggage. Show the guest to their rooms and ensure everything is in order. Carry out any duties requested by front desk manager. Follow all health and safety standards. Make recommendation for activities. Can multitask, pay attention to detail, have organizational skills, communication skill and customer service skills. Highschool Diploma Required. Must do some heavy lifting. Salary $8.00 per hour

PROFESSIONAL LAUNDRY MANAGER

Maximum of 10 years’ experience in a luxury resort environment. Manage the dayto-day business operation in the housekeeping and laundry department ensuring that all services meet the highest possible standards and all staff are supervised and performing to their best abilities. Review staff performance.

Maintains all relevant records. Prepare work schedule. Conduct training. Motivate staffs. Conduct basic housekeeping tasks. Must be detailed orientation, have great time management, excellent communication skill both verbal and written and basic computer skills. Some heavy lifting is required. Salary $30,000 per annum.

BARTENDER

Maximum of 5 years’ experience in a luxury resort environment. Responsible for bar setup/close, restock, inventory control and area sanitation. Mix, garnish and

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

serve beverages. Adhering to all health and safety regulations. Vast knowledge of bar beverages and wines. Must keep up with industry trends and be able to create new and unique drink recipes. Must have knowledge in alcohol pairing and taste. Must be detailed orientation, well organized with advanced verbal and written communication skills, adapt quickly, multitask and work under pressure. Up to date knowledge about ingredient limitations, dietary restrictions and food allergies. Highschool Diploma Required. Must do some heavy lifting. Salary $8.00 per hour.

CHIEF ENGINEER

Maximum of 5 years’ experience in a luxury resort environment. Must plan and oversee installation, repair and upkeep operations of the company’s facilities. Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation. Allocate workload and supervise staff. Monitor equipment inventory. Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance. Manage relationships with contractors and service providers. Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities. Carry out inspections of facilities to identify and resolve issues. Must have a solid understanding of plumbing and electrical systems as well as carpentry and other crafts. Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities. Must be detailed orientation, adapt quickly, multitask and work under pressure. Salary 35,000 per annum

ROOM DIVISION MANAGER

Maximum of 5 years’ experience in a luxury resort atmosphere. Work closely with the Front Office and Housekeeping Department with a range of projects. Conduct daily staff attendance, training and communication. Ensure property meets set standards. Preform night auditing process. Review hotels website, improve rooms and villas sales brochure, concierge brochures and requirements. Understanding and updating a rooms division hotel budget. Analyze and interpret established policies, Read and interpret business records and statistical reports. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, outstanding organizational and leadership abilities. Must be detailed orientation, adapt quickly, multitask and work under pressure. Proficient in Microsoft Office software. A Major in Hotel Management is a plus. Salary $30,000 per annum

YOGA THERAPIST

Maximum of 5 years’ experience in a luxury resort atmosphere. Perform routines that assist in individuals’ well-being. Develop personalize yoga routines in consideration of individuals’ needs, abilities and goals.

Demonstrate practices and techniques. Transform energy during the warm- up, build-up and cool-down stages. Engage in administrative duties. Must possess certifications in yoga practice. Must have CPR/ First Aid certification. Must have a level of patience and empathy. Must have customer services skills, leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work under pressure. Salary $27,600 per annum.

CANTEEN CHEF SUPERVISOR

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a luxury resort atmosphere. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the canteen staff and other employees. Responsible for monitoring the inventory in the canteen. Help in preparation in working schedule, training and motivating. Assist in the preparation of staff meals. Create new meals to be serve to the staff. Must be detailed orientation, pay attention to details, great time management, excellent communication skill both verbal and written and basic computer skills. Well organized individuals to be responsible for the day-to-day working operations in the canteen. Some heavy lifting is required. Salary $12.00 per hour.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN SUBMIT THEIR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: RECRUITMENT@PINECAY.COM

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All Applicants must have a valid police record when applying. Some positions may require

Ports of Call Plaza. Grace Bay Road. Providenciales. Turks & Caicos Islands. Ph: (649)339-4335

Supervalue Foods Supermarket Ltd. is looking to hire:

2 STORE CLERKS

• Receive customers and assist them with selecting merchandise

• Greet, interact and monitor customers to assist the store in loss prevention

• Display and organize products in a store for the customers to locate easily

• Help customers in billing and payment processes at the stores counter

• Communicate information about product availability, nutritional information and ingredients

• Maintain the outlook of the store through dusting, cleaning and restocking merchandise on the shelves. Examine the sales floor to ensure merchandise is well-stocked, well-maintained and properly rotated

• Handle record keeping and re-ordering systems

• Help with preparation for displays, trade shows and windows

• Updating the supervisor on store progress and reporting any problems related to the store

• Listen to customers to gain a thorough understanding of what they need and make tailored recommendations based on customer needs

• Process, check and stock inventory to ensure deliveries are correct and of good quality

• Provide exemplary customer service throughout the shift

• Process business transactions, handle cash, process debit/credit cards and perform returns or exchanges

Salary is $8.00 - $12.00 p/hr (New) Belongers encouraged to apply

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

ACTING ON BEHALF OF:

COYABA RESTAURANT

Grace bay, provo Tel: 946-5186

MIXOLOGIST

$300.00 p/w

Setting up of the bar daily Bartender $300.00 p/w

Ensure the bar is ready for service

RIPPLES LTD

Grace bay, provo Tel: 946-5186

CHEF D PARTIE

$450.00p/h

Assist in organizing and managing the kitchen

FACES AND FINGERS

COSMETOLOGIST

-$8.00 p/h

#12 courtyard plaza, Providenciales 941-4411

Cut, trim and shape hair.

PANSY QUANT

Leeward Palm, Tel: 243-2380

DOMESTIC WORKER

-$8.00p/h

Providing regular housekeeping;

MR. GROUPER’S

Lower bight 341-2150

LABOURER

$8.00P/H

Providing general maintenance

SOUTHWIND MILLWORK

6 Industrial park Rd, Providenciales Tel: 946-5700

FINISH CARPENTER

$14.00 P/H

Sanding, painting & staining

HILL VIEW BOUTIQUE Airport Road, provo Tel: 941-4515

CASHIER

$8.00p/h

Manage transactions with customers using cash registers.

COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION

#53, P. O. Box 68, Blue Mountain, providenciales Contact 231-0337

CLEANER

$8.00p/h

Clean and prepare construction sites Mason $8.00 p/h

Building structures with stone, concrete and tile

CEDAR LODGE CAFÉ, #756 Leeward highway

LABOURER

$8.00 p/hr Tel: 231-3163

Performing setup and cleanup tasks on site.

PLATINUM SECURITY #8 Leesideave. Long Bay tel: 2329681

SECURITY OFFICER

$9.50 p/h

Prevents losses and damage

A & L TRUCKING

South dock rd, provo

DRIVER

$8.00 p/h

Load and unload cargo Tel: 246-5644

2 DRYWALL FINISHERS P & D EMPLOYMENT

$9.00 hourly

C.J. ELECTRIC

$8.00 hourly

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

37644

WORKER Timber Cress Close #31, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a R.C.N.M CONSTRUCTION CONTACT: 342-1964 37613 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other construction materials to form structures. Cut, position, and bolt down steel bars. Salary: $10.00 hourly

STUDIO BEAUTY

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

STEEL MAN

Sweeping,

241-8434 37572 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

around

giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework. $8.00 hourly

TO THE LABOUR BOARD

Sweeping

LABOURER Unit #13 Sam’s Building, Downtown Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 231-0098

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

&

SOLAIRE TCI LTD.

BELONGERS ARE

etc.

Salary: $8.00

Greet guests at the door, assist in the planning of events and dinner parties, oversee table settings, and serve drinks and food.

37545 BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

PROFESSIONAL PEDICURIST

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 946-8877

CONTACT: 344-3188

CONTACT: 341-1406

STORE KEEPER

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

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

DOMESTIC WORKER

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Experienced tour boat operator for seasonal work. Must be available for on-call work. Must have experience operating power catamarans in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Bi-lingual speakers have preference.

Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms inspected according to standards

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 348-1832

PROFESSIONAL MASSEUSE

Perform therapeutic massages. Massage and knead muscles, providing wellness and maintenance.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 342-2758 37568

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

CONTACT: 332-1957/231-0640 37565

CONTACT: 345-6244

Salary: $250 per day / $125 per half day

Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, mixing concrete, hand tools to workers, and cleaning work

LA CASA DEL HABANOS

SALES PERSON

Must have at least 3-5 years working experience in cigars industry. Must have knowledge of all the cigars to maintain and sell the cigars.

Salary: $8.00 per hour, Monday-Saturday

CONTACT: TRACY PARKER (649-241-5286),

37460

REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 GRADUATE

TO TEACH MATHEMATICS, ENGLISH, HISTORY, BUSINESS STUDIES AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

Suitable candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree and teaching qualifications, a minimum of five (5) years experience teaching the British National Curriculum and Cambridge International Examination syllabi.

TEACHERS

Salary starts at $3,500 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

CV, letter of application and names of 2 referees to be sent in writing to:

The Principal, British West Indies Collegiate PO Box 338, Providenciales or Email: principal@bwic.tc

SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE CALLED FOR INTERVIEW.

CORAL GARDENS RESORT

Lower Bight, Provideciales, TCI. 649 941 8260

KITCHEN LABOURER

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be consistently punctual for work.

• Maintain a clean workstation throughout shift.

• Must maintain a clean, well-kept appearance upon arrival and throughout shifts.

• Must be able to multitask in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.

• Be able to stand on one’s feet for 8 hours and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds or more without physical restrictions.

• Be available to workdays and nights, holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule.

• Must be able to take directions from superiors.

• Clean all floors in front and back of house at opening and closing.

• Must be able to communicate in English.

• Understanding of fundamental math with ability to effectively measure and or weigh ingredients as per recipes.

DUTIES:

• Work with staff members to ensure that the restaurant is clean and well maintained throughout the duration of their shift.

• Participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef or other Management personnel to maintain a clean, safe environment for all employees to work in.

Wages: $8/hour. This is a permit renewal ad.

JOAN MUYREE DELANCY

Clean house, do laundry and iron.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-343-7384

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL

37499

THE HELP DESK VARIOUS

WILBERT JEANTY (343-0445)

Kewtown, Providenciales

LABOURER - $8.00 hourly

General cleaning, heavy lifting, other menial task etc.

SHELEDA ADAMS (342-0258)

Five Cays Providenciales

DOMESTIC WORKER - $8.00 general house chores etc.

NANNY/BABYSITTER - $8.00 hourly Care for child etc.

JOSEPH CAMPBELL (348-7523)

Leeward Highway, Providenciales

LABOURER - $8.00 hourly

General cleaning, heavy lifting, other menial task etc.

BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION (346-0002) Blue Hills, Providenciales

LABOURER - $9.00 hourly

Heavy lifting, other menial task etc.

CONSTRUCTION HELPER $9.00 –loading & offloading materials, tools etc.

QUALITY DELIVERY SERVICES

(346-0002)

Wilson Circle, Blue Hills, Providenciales

DOMESTIC WORKER - $8.00 hourly General cleaning, stocking etc

EVER GREEN LANDSCAPING (331-7188)

Long Bay Hills, Providenciales

(3) GARDENERS $8-9.00 hourly Monitor and maintain the health of plants, watering plants, Trimming trees and shrubs etc.

ELITE SPORTS BAR (231-0018) Airport Road, Providenciales

JANITOR - $8.00 hourly General cleaning, taking out trash, clean windows etc.

FIRST-TIME WORK PERMITS. BELONGERS TO APPLY WITH LABOUR EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT.

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

CAMCO ENTERPRISES

JOHN WOOD

Blue Hills

941-4575

DRIVER $8.00 p/h

Assisting with loading and unloading

READY TO GO

#2 Parade Ave. Butterfield Sq.

HELPER $9.50 p/h

Provide overall assistance a job site tel: 964-8583

MCP BAR & RESTAURANT

Five Cays Tel: 649-343-6310

KITCHEN HELPER $8.00 p/h

Help workers who prepare or serve food.

SOUTHWIND MILLWORK

6 Industrial Park Rd, Providenciales

Tel: 946-5700

CABINET MAKER $24.00 p/h

Do fabrication of woodwork

Crescent Street, Grace Bay Provo

Tel: 941-8821

CARPENTER $10.00 p/h

Assemble furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items

KITCHEN HELPER $8.00 P/H

Help workers who prepare or serve food.

LABOURER $8.00 p/h

Clean up worksites

JEANNE TALBOT

Blue Hill, Provo - 241-0531

LABOURER $8.00 p/h

clean outside the property, dispose trash.

FIBER WORKS/ CLAYTON S BEEN 46 Stringray Street, Cooper Jack LABOURER $2,600.00 monthly Tel:: 649-333-0980

Do manual tasks such as, unloading materials, and preparing job site

37504

D AND R SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

TRADESMAN - $8.50 Hourly

Skilled worker that can undertake any job as a helper.

GENERAL WORKER

- $8.50 Hourly

Responsible for various manual tasks such as digging trenches, unloading building materials and preparing job sites.

MECHANIC - $8.50 Hourly

Inspecting and testing vehicles, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing,

and replacing filters.

MASON HELPER - $8.50

Hourly

Assist a mason who might be working with stone, brick, or tile. Carry the tools and materials needed for the job and set the location up for the project.

HANDYMAN - $8.50 Hourly

Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc.

CONTACT: 247-4924 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

The Turks and Caicos Islands oldest and leading publishing house is in need of additional staff to fill the following posts:

WRITERS/ PHOTO JOURNALIST

Candidates must have at least five (5) years’ experience working full-time for daily newspapers and/or news/features magazines, reporting on hard news, features and parliamentary/court proceedings. Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience.

FOR MAGAZINES AND OTHER PERIODICALS GRAPHICS PRODUCTION DESIGNER/ PAGINATOR

This position requires someone with at least five (5) years’ experience working with Macintosh or PC computers. Must be skilled in the make-up of advertising and pagination. Proficiency using InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop software for print is essential. Some technical, networking and web design knowledge an asset. Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience.

COURT REPORTER

College or high school graduate with at least five (5) years’ experience in community reporting. Ability to drive and use a camera a desirable asset. Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience.

ADVERTISING SPACE SALES PERSON

Candidates must have had actual hands-on experience selling advertising space for newspapers and magazines. Ability to assist clients with the writing of copy for ads and gathering of collateral an asset. Salary is commission based.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATOR COMPANIES ORDINANCE 2017

SECTION 237

Notice is hereby given that William Steven Ross of M & S Trust Company Limited, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI was appointed as the voluntary liquidator of HUMMINGBIRD TCI LTD (solvent liquidation) on the 27th June, 2023.

All enquiries should be directed to the voluntary liquidator’s attorney Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands for the attention of Jonathan Katan, KC – JK@mslaw.tc by 4:00 p.m. on the 14th August, 2023.

MATHS & HISTORY TEACHER

You will be required to teach Maths and History 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.

CLASS TEACHER

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.

MUSIC TEACHER

You will be responsible for teaching music to children throughout the primary and middle schools. Applicants should hold a Teaching Degree and have previous experience teaching music. Salary range is commensurate with experience, from $36,000 – $43,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week).

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

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.

PLEASE SEND

FULL RESUME, LETTER OF APPLICATION, CERTIFICATES AND POLICE CHECK, TOGETHER WITH THE NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF TWO REFEREES, TO TOBY BARKWORTHKNIGHT AT TOBY.BK@PROVOPRIMARY.COM..

The closing date for applications is 24th July,

Highway, Blue Hills, Seeking

DOMESTIC WORKER

BARBER

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

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GABY BEAUTY STYLE

STEEL MAN

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $8.00

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DOMESTIC WORKER

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

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columns, and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges, and other structures. Cut, position, and bolt down steel bars to reinforce concrete.

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

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Stocking DOMESTIC WORKER

DRYWALL FINISHER Walter Cox Street, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

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Responsible for installing wallboards and applying plaster. $8.00 Hourly (First Time) Follow blueprints and building plans. Install fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape many materials. $10.00 hourly (First Time)

WELDER Archie Morley Yard, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment using welders, cutters, and shapers and measuring tools. $8.00 Hourly Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, hand tools to workers, and cleaning work site. $8.00 Hourly

2 HELPERS

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Walter Cox St., Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

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DOMESTIC WORKER

347-7265 Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $8.00 hourly

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JKJ CARIBBEAN CONTRACTING CONTACT: 344-8971 37466

The Bight Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER HAIRDRESSER

Cleaning, J.D.S CONSTRUCTION CONTACT: 649-333-1505 37425

duties. Salary: $500 BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. $8.00 Hourly (Renewal)

Shampooing and styling hair, provide hair treatments, deep conditioning, permanents, coloring, and weaving. $8.00 Hourly (Renewal)

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

J.M.A BEAUTY SALON CONTACT: 247-1776 37476

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Salary: $10.00 CONTACT: 333-2210 GUERLINE THELUSMAR CONTACT: 344-0684 37491

South Dock Is seeking to employ a Selling products and providing customer service. Greet customers and guide them in finding products. Maintain the outlook of a store by cleaning and restocking shelves. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

SHOP ATTENDANT

Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges, and other structures. Cut, position, and bolt down steel bars to reinforce concrete.

DOMESTIC WORKER

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 348-2830

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DOMESTIC WORKER

Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

CONTACT: 244-2995

DOMESTIC WORKER

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

CONTACT: 345-2712

CONTACT: 347-3520

BABYSITTER

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

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 242-0287

Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails.

$8.00

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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: 331-8546

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DISHWASHER

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping,

CONTACT: 231-3455

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DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

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: 241-9700

Salary: $8.00

CONTACT: 649-244-0787

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.Salary: $9.00

CONTACT: 231-4587

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick

CONTACT: 241-0397

CARPENTER

Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

Salary: $10.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-346-7352

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37549

FLAMINGO CAFÉ

BARTENDER

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BABYSITTER

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

Salary: $8.00 hourly

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BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

DOMESTIC WORKER

Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, mixing concrete, hand tools to workers, and cleaning work site.

CONTACT: 946-4343

GILLEY’S ENTERPRISES

LABOURER

• Assist with offloading of containers

• Assist with transporting of inventory from bond warehouse to wholesale warehouse

• Ensure a clean and orderly warehouse

• Dispose of all trash and dispose in garbage bin for collection

Salary : $8.00per hour

CONTACT: EMAIL –INFO@WINECELLAR.TC

37575

37653

DOMESTIC WORKER

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 345-8022

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GUYDINE DINA BAZIL

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-342-2975

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Cleaning

house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

CONTACT: 241-2924

Setting up workstations with needed ingredients to bake, organizes merchandise and has self-transportation, helping with kitchen cleaning.Salary: $8.00 hourly, 6 days / wk

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

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HARTMAN CONSTRUCTION

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

Salary: $8.00 hourly

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Salary: $8.00 hourly

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37590

Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs.

Salary: $8.00

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JEFFREY ROBERTS LUKER

J.M.A BEAUTY SALON

Installs pipes and fixtures, installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc.

Salary: $8.00

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Salary: $8.00 hourly

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DRYWALL FINISHER

Responsible for installing wallboards to ceilings or to interior walls of buildings and applying plaster. Salary: $9.00 hourly

CONTACT: 344-8971

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2 DRYWALL FINISHERS

Responsible for installing wallboards to ceilings or to interior walls of buildings and applying plaster. Smooths out imperfections with trowels and shackle. $9.00 hourly

Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. $9.00 hourly

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Salary:

$8.00

Salary: $8.00

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Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a KEVIN ALEXANDER SAUNDERS

$9.00 Hourly HANDYMAN

649-341-1021

Selling products and providing customer service. Greet customers and guide them to products. Maintain the outlook of a store by cleaning and restocking shelves. Salary: $8.00 hourly

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hourly CARETAKER

Help patient with daily tasks and complete light housekeeping duties. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Run errands, remind patients of medications.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

hourly HELPER 14B Oyster Lane, The Bight Is seeking to employ a JONEL DORSAINVIL CONTACT: 649-245-4055 37621 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: $9.00 Hourly LABOURER The Bight Is seeking to employ a JOSHUA LATORITE PIERRE

Snake Hill Is seeking to employ a M & E CLEANING SERVICES

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a MAGNY HINSON-MILIEN

CLEANER

Clean exterior and interior surfaces. Must be able to work weekends and some holidays.

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Science & Technology

Even a few minutes of daily light exercise can lower depression risk

THERE are some days when many of us just want to stay in bed from morning to night or remain glued to the couch indefinitely. While lounging can certainly be a good time every once in a while, researchers from the University of Limerick have uncovered yet another reason for everyone to prioritize a little bit of movement — especially older individuals. Their study finds modest amounts of physical activity each day can reduce the risk of depression.

This research, conducted in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin, reports that a “dose” equal to just 20 minutes per day (for five days a week) of moderateintensity physical activity (brisk walking, for example) displayed an association to less risk of depressive symptoms and chances of major depression.

Depression, of course, is an increasingly common condition among older adults. Meanwhile, depression is also linked to a host of significant risk factors for major chronic conditions like cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease, chronic pain, and even an increased risk of death and suicide.

All in all, estimates show that depression causes around five to 10 percent of the burden of all diseases in Europe. Meanwhile, the economic cost of depression in the United States alone is approximately more than $210.5 billion! Therefore, zeroing in on potentially easy and low-cost health and lifestyle solutions that could reduce the risk of depression is a top priority for scientists and doctors alike.

Recent studies have concluded that moderate-to-vigorous physical

Depression is an increasingly common condition among older adults

activity (MVPA) can benefit those at risk for depression.

“However, there is no agreement on how much physical activity is protective for depression overall, or how this may vary among adults with disease,” says Dr. Eamon Laird, lead author on the paper and a post-doctoral researcher in the

Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at UL, in a university release.

“For this work, we used 10 years of data from the Irish Longitudinal Study On Ageing which included information on depression, MVPA, and other key health-related variables such as disease, lifestyle

factors and socio-economic status.”

“We sought to identify the lowest dose of MVPA associated with protection against Major Depression and depressive symptoms and the extent to which this varied based on the presence of chronic disease,” Dr. Laird continues. (Studyfinds.org)

Black men more likely to die from melanoma, study finds

Men with melanoma, particularly Black men, are more likely to die than women with melanoma, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Comparing data from the National Cancer Database from 2004 to 2018, the analysis of more than 200,000 people found the 5-year survival rate in men with melanoma was highest for White men, at around 75%, compared to Black men, who ranked the lowest, with a survival rate of 52%. American Indian/Alaskan Native (69%), Asian (68%) and Hispanic (66%) men fell in between.

The study also showed that men of color were more likely to have melanoma diagnosed at an advanced stage, making it more difficult to treat. Even when adjusted for factors like income level and insurance coverage, Black race alone increased mortality risk compared to the White population, the study found.

Melanoma causes more than 9,000 deaths per year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC data also show rates of male mortality for melanoma, of all races, are more than double that of females of all races.

“We know that men may be less likely to seek medical care than women, so they can be diagnosed

Melanoma, which means “black tumour,” is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It grows quickly and has the ability to spread to any organ

with melanoma at later stages,” dermatologist and co-author of the study Ashley Wysong, founding chair of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, said in a news release. “However, even after accounting for later stages at diagnosis, men still have worse overall survival rates than women with melanoma, so we suspect that there are some unmeasured

social, genetic, tumor-specific and potentially biological factors at play, such as hormones and the way the immune system responds to melanoma tumors.”

While it has been known that skin cancer is increasing among all Americans, with specific rises in men and people of color, this is the largest study to date to look specifically at the role of race among men with melanoma.

“We hope our research can lay the foundation for future studies to determine why there’s such a gap in survival rates, and to make headway to reduce these survival rate gaps,” Wysong said.

Steps to protect yourself from skin cancer

The American Academy of Dermatology says to reduce your risk, wear sunscreen and sunprotective clothing and watch for

changes to your skin.

“If you have a spot on your skin that has looked the same your whole life and suddenly the edges might look different or the color changes, if the size changes, that’s an important factor,” Dr. Maral Kibarian Skelsey, dermatologist and director of the Dermatologic Surgery Center of Washington, previously told CBS News.

It’s also recommended that everyone above age 18 get an annual skin examination.

“The thing that’s unique about skin cancer — it’s so common, but it’s also so preventable,” Dr. Elizabeth Hale, associate professor of dermatology at NYU Langone and senior vice president of the Skin Cancer Foundation previously told CBS News.

About 90% of skin cancers are associated with sun exposure, which makes protection important, Hale added.

“We recommend a broad spectrum SPF 30 or higher, and it’s important to think about sunscreen every single day. It’s not just enough when going to the beach or pool because we know that some damage is cumulative,” she says. “When you’re outside, you want to reapply every two hours — even more if you’re sweating or swimming. Getting people to wear it every day is the real goal.” (Yahoo.com)

Science & Technology

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Finds Preserved Organic Molecules on Mars

Researchers poring over imagery and data from the Perseverance rover on Mars have found evidence of organic molecules in the planet’s Jezero Crater, potentially providing evidence of the planet’s carbon cycles and its ability to host life.

The discovery is by no means a confirmation that life once existed on Mars, but it is a sign that the conditions necessary for life as we know it once did. Perseverance is investigating many aspects of the fourth planet from the Sun, but chief among them is whether or not Mars hosted life in its ancient past.

The researchers found signals of organic molecules in all ten of the targets Perseverance scrutinized with its SHERLOC instrument (that’s short for the Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman and Luminescence for Organics and Chemicals instrument). The team’s recent research describing the organicmineral associations around Jezero was published today in Nature.

Perseverance has been roaming the western end of Jezero Crater since it landed on Mars in February 2021. Since then, the rover has collected a cache of rock samples that should, if all goes well, be brought to Earth in the early 2030s.

But Perseverance isn’t just rock collecting. Scientists are using cameras aboard the rover to study the Martian terrain. Sweeping views of the rover’s environs

offer evidence of where turbulent rivers once flowed on the nowarid planet, while close-up shots by Perseverance’s SHERLOC camera offers new insights into the chemistry of Martian rock.

“Our results support observations by previous robotic missions to Mars that the Red Planet was once rich in organic material, compounds made primarily of carbon and hydrogen, and that some of that organic material can still be detected billions of years later,” said study co-author Joseph Razzell Hollis, an astrobiologist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Natural History Museum in London, in an email to Gizmodo. “Each detection, each observation, gives us a little bit

more information that brings us closer to understanding the history of Mars and whether it could have supported life in the past.”

Besides taking images, Perseverance’s SHERLOC instrument employs Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy, two ways of revealing the molecular composition of Martian rock, and the way those molecules and minerals are distributed across the rock surface. In addition to providing scientific data, these analyses do not damage the rock during the scanning process. That’s particularly useful for a rover that is trying to ship its rock samples to Earth in the next decade.

If life did exist in Jezero Crater, scientists think there’s a

good chance it populated a river delta on the crater’s western rim. That’s because the oldest signs of life on Earth, 3.5-billion-year-old fossilized microbial mats called stromatolites, appear in similar shallows. With water flowing into Jezero for at least a million years and organic molecules sitting on the crater’s subaquatic floor, there was a pretty suitable environment for life as we know it.

The recent targets scrutinized by SHERLOC were observed in Máaz and Séítah, two formations on the floor of

The team wasn’t able to exactly date the molecules they found, but Hollis said that “some of the signatures we detect consistent with organics are associated with minerals that were formed by alteration by water 3-4 billion years ago.” The results suggest that a more complex geochemical process may have been at work on Mars than previous data suggested, and at least some building blocks for life were present.

We’re still a long way from finding that which Bowie once ruminated on, but there likely won’t ever be a smoking gun.

As Abigail Allwood, an astrobiologist, geologist, and the principal investigator of Perseverance’s PIXL instrument, told Gizmodo in 2021: “You need to have several scales of observation that all have to sort of piece together to form sort of a complex tapestry, out of which

forms the interpretation of ‘these things must have been biological, in a sense.’”

Ergo, the recent confirmation of organic molecules in Jezero Crater is just another line of evidence adding fuel to the fire of the possible. But the fact that they were there does make that possibility… more possible, if not plausible.

“As planetary scientists and astrobiologists, we are very careful with laying out claims—claiming that life is the source of organics or possible biosignatures is a ‘last resort hypothesis’,” Hollis said, “meaning we would need to rule out any non-biological sources first.”

“We are intrigued by these signals, since they could be organic, and would point to the possibility that building blocks of life could have been present for a long time on the surface of Mars, in more than one place,” he added. “We will need to bring these samples back to Earth to conclusively confirm the presence, type, and mineral associations of organic molecules before we can consider whether they are specific evidence of past life.”

So yes, the bad news is that we may have to wait for the Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission to get both off the ground and back to Earth before we have any more definitive idea of what may-ormay-not have eked out existence in Jezero Crater. But the good news is that there’s a chance. (Gizmodo)

Smartwatches may provide early Parkinson’s diagnosis

Smartwatches might help diagnose Parkinson’s disease up to seven years ahead of symptoms, a study suggests.

The UK Dementia Research Institute team at Cardiff University used artificial intelligence to analyse data from 103,712 smartwatch wearers.

And by tracking their speed of movement over a single week, between 2013 and 2016, they were able to predict which would go on to develop Parkinson’s.

It is hoped this could ultimately be used as a screening tool.

But more studies, comparing these findings with other data gathered around the world, are needed to check how accurate it will be, the researchers say, in the journal Nature Medicine.

The brains of people with

Parkinson’s disease become damaged over many years.

SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: involuntary shaking or tremors

slow movement

stiff and inflexible muscles

But often by the time a diagnosis has been made, there has already been too much irreversible damage to brain cells.

And since about 30% of the UK population wore smartwatches, study leader Dr Cynthia Sandor said, they might offer a cheap and reliable way to identify early-stage Parkinson’s.

“We have shown here that a single week of data captured can predict events up to seven years in the future,” she said.

“With these results, we could develop a valuable screening tool

to aid in the early detection of Parkinson’s.

“This has implications both for research, in improving recruitment into clinical trials, and in clinical practice, in allowing patients to

access treatments at an earlier stage, in future, when such treatments become available.”

The study used data from the UK Biobank, an in-depth health database of more than half a million people.

Dr Kathryn Peall, who worked on the study, told BBC News it appeared to be accurate and distinguish Parkinson’s from other things that might affect movement, such as old age or frailty.

“We compared our model across a number of different disorders, including other types of neurodegenerative disorders, individuals with osteoarthritis, and other movement disorders, amongst others, an advantage of being able to work with a dataset such as the UK Biobank,” she said.

“The results from individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease were distinct.”

But whether people should be told they had Parkinson’s, years before symptoms developed, “will always remain an individual and personal choice”.

Perseverance rover on Mars

The brains of people with Parkinson’s disease become damaged over many years

Science & Technology

Scientists say they’ve found a site that marks a new chapter in Earth’s history

Scientists have identified the geological site that they say best reflects a proposed new epoch called the Anthropocene — a major step toward changing the official timeline of Earth’s history.

The term Anthropocene, first proposed in 2000 to reflect how profoundly human activity has altered the world, has become a commonly used academic buzzword uniting different fields of study.

“When it’s 8 billion people all having an impact on the planet, there’s bound to be a repercussion,” said Colin Waters, an honorary professor at the Geography, Geology and the Environment School at the University of Leicester and chair of the Anthropocene Working Group.

“We’ve moved into this new Earth state and that should be defined by a new geological epoch,” Waters added.

The AWG, a group currently comprised of 35 geologists, has been working since 2009 to make the Anthropocene part of Earth’s official timeline. The group determined in 2016 that the Anthropocene epoch began around 1950 — the start of the era of nuclear weapons tests, the geochemical traces of which can be found around the world. Since then, the researchers have considered 12 sites that could provide the key piece of evidence needed to support their proposal, nine of which were put to a vote.

On Tuesday, the scientists announced the geological site — Crawford Lake in Ontario, Canada — that best captures the geological impact of the Anthropocene, according to their research.

However, not everyone agrees the Anthropocene is a geological reality — or that researchers have enough evidence to formally declare it a new epoch.

DIVIDING UP DEEP TIME

The geologic time scale provides the official framework for our understanding of Earth’s 4.5 billion-year history. Geologists break down our planet’s history into eons, eras, periods, epochs and ages — with an eon being the largest chunk of time and an age the shortest.

For example, we currently live in the Meghalayan Age. It’s part of the Holocene Epoch, which began at the end of the last ice age 11,700 years ago, when ice caps and glaciers began retreating. The

Holocene is part of the Quaternary Period, the most recent division of the Cenozoic Era, which in turn is part of Phanerozoic Eon — which spans from 539 million years ago to the present.

These geological chapters are often named after the place where they were first studied. The Jurassic Period is named after fossil-rich rocks in France’s Jura Mountains, while the Cambrian Period got its moniker from the Roman name for Wales.

Andrew Knoll, the Fisher Professor of Natural History at Harvard University, said the scale is “deeply helpful,” for his work as a paleontologist.

“When I say ‘Cambrian,’ this conveys not only the time between 539 and 485 million years ago, but an abundance of information on the biota, environments, tectonics, paleogeography and more,” Knoll said. “(It’s) a bit like saying the Middle Ages, or the Renaissance.”

If approved, the Anthropocene would be the third epoch of Quaternary Period. It would also mean that the Holocene Epoch was particularly short — other epochs have lasted several million years.

Every division in the official timeline is also represented by a single geological site — known as the Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point (GSSP) — that best captures what’s novel or

unique about a particular chapter in Earth’s history.

Each point is typically marked with a “golden spike,” often hammered in the pivotal layer of rock — although the site could be a stalagmite or core of ice.

BIRTHPLACE OF THE ANTHROPOCENE

For the Anthropocene, the proposed golden spike location is sediment cored from the bed of Crawford Lake that reveals the geochemical traces of nuclear bomb tests, specifically plutonium — a radioactive element widely detected across the world in coral reefs, ice cores and peat bogs.

Crawford Lake emerged as the winner after AWG voted on the nine candidate sites in three rounds. The other potential locations included a peat bog in Poland’s Sudeten Mountains, Searsville Lake in California, a stretch of seafloor in the Baltic Sea, a bay in Japan, a water-filled volcanic crater in China, an ice core drilled from the Antarctic Peninsula, and two coral reefs, one in Australia and the other in the Gulf of Mexico.

Waters said it was very difficult to choose between the different sites and the votes were close, but he believes Crawford Lake won out because the proposed geochemical starting point of the Anthropocene associated with the sediment is particularly precise.

Quaternary Stratigraphy later this summer. If the subcommission’s members agree with a 60% majority, the proposal will then pass on to the International Commission on Stratigraphy, which will also have to vote and agree with a 60% majority for the proposal to move onward for ratification. Both bodies are part of the International Union of Geological Sciences, which represents more than 1 million geoscientists around the world.

A final decision is expected at the 37th International Geological Congress in Busan, South Korea, in August 2024.

THE GREAT ANTHROPOCENE DEBATE

Some experts don’t think the Anthropocene rises to the level of epoch-defining.

The lake isn’t large, covering 2.4 hectares (5.9 acres), but it is exceptionally deep, nearly 24 meters (78.7 feet), and the sediment found at the bottom can be divided into annual layers to be sampled for geochemical markers of human activity. This analysis allows scientists to see changes at an annual resolution, explained Francine McCarthy, a professor of Earth sciences at Brock University in Canada who has studied the lake.

“The shape (of the lake) restricts the mixing of the water column so the bottom waters do not mix with the surface waters. The bottom of the lake is completely isolated from the rest of the planet except for what gently sinks to the bottom,” she explained.

Andrew Cundy, a professor and chair in environmental radiochemistry at the UK’s University of Southampton and member of the AWG, said the “presence of plutonium gives us a stark indicator of when humanity became such a dominant force that it could leave a unique global ‘fingerprint’ on our planet.”

However, the selection of Crawford Lake is not the final decision on whether the Anthropocene is recognized as an official geological time unit.

The AWG will present a proposal to make the Anthropocene official to the Subcommission on

Stan Finney, secretary general of the International Union of Geological Sciences and a professor in the department of geological sciences at the California State University at Long Beach, said the stratigraphic record of the Anthropocene is relatively minimal — barely a human life span — given a proposed starting point of around 1950.

The beginning of the Anthropocene could be defined in any number of ways — including the Industrial Revolution — that would result in a much longer interval than currently proposed, he noted.

“There’s no doubt that humans have impacted the Earth system dramatically and we’re facing incredible consequences today. But it’s been a long-running (phenomenon),” he said.

He also feels that the push to officially recognise the Anthropocene may, in fact, be more political than driven by onthe-ground geology. The term was coined in 2000 not by a geologist but by the late atmospheric chemist and Nobel laureate Paul Crutzen — apparently in off the cuff remarks at a conference.

Finney said it’s more accurate to describe humanity’s profound impact on Earth as an ongoing geological event rather than a formal epoch with a precise global start date. It’s also possible, he said, that stratigraphers may decide that the Anthropocene doesn’t rise to the level of epoch, but it could be the fourth age of the Holocene — the much less catchy Crawfordian Age. (CNN)

Crawford Lake in Ontario, Canada

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ICC commits to equal prize money for men’s and women’s events ahead of 2030 target

The International Cricket Council has announced its men’s and women’s competitions will have equal prize money from now on.

Teams will get the same amount of money when they finish in the equivalent position at comparable events.

They will also earn the same amount for winning a match at those events.

The ICC had previously committed to equal prize money before 2030, and said it has reached equality in the area “well ahead of schedule”.

“This is a significant moment in the history of our sport,” added ICC chair Greg Barclay.

“Since 2017 we have increased prize money at women’s events every year with a clear focus on reaching equal prize money.

“From here on in, winning the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup will carry the same prize money as winning the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, and the same for T20 World Cups and U19s too.

“Cricket is genuinely a sport for all and this decision from the ICC board reinforces that and enables us to celebrate and value every single player’s contribution to the game equally.”

The next ICC tournament is the men’s 50-over World Cup, which starts in October, while there are both men’s and women’s T20 World Cups in 2024.

CHANGES TO SLOW OVER-

England received $1.6m (£1.22m) for winning the men’s T20 World Cup in 2022, while Australia got $1m (£763,000) for winning the Women’s T20 World Cup in February this year

RATE PUNISHMENTS

The ICC and chief executives’ committee also approved changes to over-rate sanctions in Test cricket.

The changes have been retrospectively applied to the start of the World Test Championship cycle, which began with the Ashes on 16 June.

Every England and Australia player was fined 40% of their match fee - about £6,000 for an England player - after the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, with both sides also losing two World Test Championship points.

Olympics: IOC wants middle ground for Ukrainian, Russian & Belarusian athletes

Allowing governments to decide which athletes can take part in competitions “would be the end of international sport as we know it”, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has warned.

The organisation says it “has found middle ground” for athletes from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus.

But the Russian and Ukrainian authorities have opposed its plans.

“It cannot be up to the governments to decide which athletes can take part,” the IOC said.

The body updated its stance on Russian and Belarussian athletes in a document released on Thursday.

The IOC has been under pressure to ban Russian and Belarusian

athletes from competing, even under a neutral flag, following the invasion of Ukraine.

In March it told sporting federations they should allow athletes from those countries to compete as neutrals.

With the 2024 Paris Olympics due to start in just over a year, the IOC is still fine tuning its stance on Russian and Belarussian athletes and said it has not made a final decision on their participation in next year’s Games. However, it said the National Organising Committees of Russia and Belarus would play no part in the Games.

It stressed that allowing participation “works”, highlighting

There had also been reports that Australia were going to be docked 13 points - and therefore lose all 12 they gained for winning - for their over-rate in the second Test at Lord’s.

The ICC says the changes “balance the need for over-rates to be maintained and ensure players are appropriately remunerated”. Players will now be fined 5% of their match fee for each over they are short, up to a maximum of 50%. This is down from 20% an over, with no maximum. However, if a team is bowled

out before 80 overs, no penalty is applied. This is an increase from 60 overs.

ICC men’s cricket committee chair Sourav Ganguly said: “The ICC World Test Championship has injected renewed energy into Test cricket, giving it compelling context.

“In the last edition we only had 12 draws in 69 matches, and we want to ensure that trend continues while we’re giving fans the best value for money and keeping overrates up.

“The men’s cricket committee

felt strongly that over-rate penalties in the form of WTC points deductions should remain but recommended that players should not have 100% of their match fee at risk.

“We believe this provides a balance between maintaining over-rates and ensuring we are not deterring players from playing Test cricket.”

‘A ONE IN GENERATION OPPORTUNITY’

The ICC also confirmed their largest ever investment after the distribution model for the next four years was agreed.

Every ICC member will receive “significantly enhanced funding” and there will be a strategic investment fund ring-fenced designed to “drive global growth initiatives”.

“The success of our media rights and commercial programme for our next four-year cycle means we are able to invest more money than ever before into our sport,” said Barclay.

“All members will receive a base distribution and then additional revenue will be in relation to contribution to the global game both on and off the field.

“This is by far the largest level of investment ever to go into cricket and it’s a once in a generation opportunity for our members to accelerate growth and engage more players and fans and drive competitiveness.” (BBC)

several sports in which athletes from the warring nations had competed without problems - though some athletes have questioned this.

It also highlighted a ruling by the United Nations Human

Rights Council, which advised that a blanket ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes would be discriminatory and a flagrant violation of human rights.

Wimbledon has also allowed

athletes from those two nations to compete over the past few weeks, although Victoria Azarenka, who holds a Belarusian passport, was booed off court by fans after losing to Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina.

Ukrainian authorities have urged athletes to boycott events that involve Russian or Belarusian athletes

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Caster Semenya wins appeal at European Court of Human Rights

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled in favour of double 800m Olympic champion Caster Semenya in a case related to testosterone levels in female athletes.

The 32-year-old South African was born with differences of sexual development (DSD) and is not allowed to compete in any track events without taking testosteronereducing drugs.

A three-time 800m world champion and 800m and 1500m Commonwealth champion, Semenya has been in a long-running dispute with World Athletics.

Regulations requiring her to have hormone treatment were introduced by the governing body in 2018. Semenya has twice failed in legal battles to overturn the decision.

However, the case at the ECHR was not against sporting bodies or DSD rules - but specifically against the government of Switzerland for not protecting Semenya’s rights and dates back to a Swiss Supreme Court ruling three years ago.

In a lengthy judgement published on Tuesday, the ECHR found the Swiss government did not protect Semenya from being discriminated against when its Supreme Court refused to overturn a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas), which upheld the World Athletics rules.

Cas has previously ruled that testosterone rules for athletes like

Semenya, were discriminatory - but that the discrimination was “necessary, reasonable and proportionate” to protect “the integrity of female athletics”.

‘DSD REGULATIONS STAY IN PLACE’ - WORLD ATHLETICS

An ECHR statement said Semenya “had not been afforded sufficient institutional and procedural safeguards in Switzerland” to allow her to “have her complaints examined effectively, especially since her complaints concerned substantiated and credible claims of discrimination as a result of her increased testosterone level

Dele Alli: Everton midfielder says he was

Everton midfielder Dele Alli says he was sexually abused when he was six years old.

In an emotional interview with former England footballer Gary Neville, Dele revealed the abuse he suffered as a child before he was adopted aged 12.

He said he was “molested” aged six, started smoking aged seven and was dealing drugs at eight years old.

Dele, 27, recently spent six weeks in rehab because of a sleeping pill addiction and mental health issues.

One of football’s brightest young talents, Dele was part of the England squad that reached

the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and helped Tottenham to the Champions League final in 2019.

However, his form dipped and he left Spurs to join Everton in February 2022 before going on loan to Turkish side Besiktas last season.

Dele, who earned the last of his 37 England caps in 2019, returned to Everton at the end of last season because of injury.

“When I came back from Turkey, I found out I needed an operation and I was in a bad place mentally,” he told The Overlap.

“I decided to go to a modern-day rehab facility for mental health. They deal with addiction, mental

divided” and said it will ask the Swiss government to refer the case to the ECHR Grand Chamber for a “final and definitive decision”.

World Athletics said: “We remain of the view that the DSD regulations are a necessary, reasonable and proportionate means of protecting fair competition in the female category as the Court of Arbitration for Sport and Swiss Federal Tribunal both found, after a detailed and expert assessment of the evidence.

“We will liaise with the Swiss government on the next steps. In the meantime, the current DSD regulations, approved by the World Athletics Council in March 2023, will remain in place.”

athletics.

BACKGROUND ON DSD RULES

Under regulations introduced in 2018, athletes with DSD were only allowed to compete in track events between 400m and the mile if they reduced their testosterone levels.

However, in March World Athletics ruled that DSD athletes must now have hormonesuppressing treatment for six months before being eligible to compete in all events.

Semenya ran in the 5,000m at last year’s World Championships in Oregon but failed to qualify for the final.

caused by differences of sex development.”

The EHCR ruling suggests that the World Athletics’ DSD regulations were “a source of discrimination” for Semenya “by the manner in which they were exercised and by their effects”, and the regulations were “incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights”.

The decision, made by a panel of seven people at the ECHR, was split 4-3 in favour of Semenya and may allow her to challenge the Swiss Supreme Court or Cas rulings.

World Athletics described the ECHR chamber as “deeply

A statement from Semenya’s lawyers said: “Caster has never given up her fight to be allowed to compete and run free. Today’s judgment is testament to her resilience and courage. This important personal win for her is also a wider victory for elite athletes around the world.

“It means that sporting governance bodies around the world must finally recognise that human rights law and norms apply to the athletes they regulate.”

A statement from Athletics South Africa said the ruling “vindicated” its belief that the existing DSD rules were “ill-conceived” - and that it would seek legal advice about the consequences for Semenya’s potential future participation in

She has argued that taking testosterone-reducing medication could endanger her health and that the ruling denied her and other athletes with DSD the right to rely on their natural abilities.

Because of the ruling, she could not defend her 800m title at the Tokyo Olympics, which took place a year later than planned in 2021.

Semenya, who has always been legally identified as female, has said she should be able to compete in women’s events even if her testosterone levels are higher than her competitors.

In 2019 she told BBC Sport she had been “crucified” but will “never stop fighting” against the regulations brought in by World Athletics, then known as the IAAF. (BBC)

Dele Alli spent last season on loan at Turkish side Besiktas

health and trauma.

“I felt like it was time for me. You can’t be told to go there. You have to know and make the decision yourself or it’s not going to work. I was caught in a bad cycle. I was relying on things that were doing me harm.

“I was waking up every day

and I was winning the fight, going into training, smiling, showing that I was happy - but inside I was definitely losing the battle. It was time for me to change it.”

In a statement, Everton said: “Everyone at Everton respects and applauds Dele’s bravery to speak about the difficulties he has faced,

as well as seek the help required. “Dele will not be conducting any further interviews in relation to his rehabilitation, and we ask that his privacy is respected while he continues his recuperation from injury and receives the full care and support needed for his physical and mental wellbeing.” (BBC)

Caster Semenya won Olympic 800m gold at London 2012 and Rio 2016

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Thomas runs year’s best

200m to pip Richardson at US championships

Gabby Thomas ran the sixth fastest time in history as she won the women’s 200m at the US championships in Oregon.

The 26-year-old clocked 21.60 seconds - the quickest time of the year - pipping Sha’Carri Richardson to the title.

The win prevented Richardson, 23, winning a sprint double after she secured the 100m title on Friday.

“I was really ready this year. I was hungry. I wanted it more than, I think, anyone,” said Thomas.

Thomas set the fastest time of the year of 21.86 in the semi-finals, before 200m world champion

Shericka Jackson ran 21.71 at the Jamaican championships.

But Thomas responded again in the final, securing her spot at next month’s World Championships in Budapest where she will continue her rivalry with Richardson and Jackson.

“Every time we step on the track, we have to expect that our competitors are going to just bring it,” said Thomas.

“Every time we do step on the track, it’s just going to be a really fast time because it has to be - or else you’re not going to survive this event.” (BBC)

Mark Cavendish says he is ‘all good’ after surgery on broken collarbone

Mark Cavendish says it will take “a few weeks” to recover after having surgery on a broken collarbone.

The British rider, who is set to retire at the end of this season, abandoned this year’s Tour de France after crashing on stage eight.

Astana are set to offer the 38-year-old the chance to attempt a record 35th Tour stage win in 2024.

Speaking for the first time since the crash, Cavendish did not address that possibility.

He said his recovery would take slightly longer because of

a previous injury to his right collarbone following a crash on the opening stage of the 2014 Tour in Harrogate.

“It’s a little bit more complicated because of those pins,” he said.

“Nothing to worry about, the difference is it’s not going to be a week to recover, it’s a few weeks. We’re all good.”

Cavendish is equal with fivetime Tour winner Eddy Merckx on 34 Tour stage wins.

The Manxman fell just short of taking the record outright on stage

seven, when a gear issue hampered his sprint as he finished second to Jasper Philipsen.

“It obviously hasn’t been the ideal way to finish the Tour de France, but that’s part of the beauty and brutality of cycling,” added Cavendish.

“I wanted to say a massive thank you for all the well wishes, all the love and support - it’s been wicked, I really appreciate it.”

Cavendish announced in May he would retire at the end of the season. (BBC)

Wimbledon 2023 results: Elina Svitolina loses to Marketa Vondrousova in semi-finals

Marketa Vondrousova became the first unseeded player to reach a Wimbledon women’s final in the Open era after ending Elina Svitolina’s inspired run.

Vondrousova had never gone past round two here until this year and missed six months in 2022 after wrist surgery.

But the 24-year-old Czech is now one win from glory after a 6-3 6-3 win over Ukraine’s Svitolina, who was also unseeded after giving birth in October.

Vondrousova will play Aryna Sabalenka or Ons Jabeur in Saturday’s final.

Belarusian second seed Sabalenka meets Tunisian sixth seed Jabeur in Thursday’s second semi-final, which follows on from the first match on Centre Court.

Whoever advances, it is guaranteed there will be a first-time champion at the All England Club.

“I can’t believe it,” said Vondrousova, who had never played before on Wimbledon’s main show court.

“I’m just very happy. Elina is such a fighter and also such a great person. It was a very tough match.”

VONDROUSOVA ENDS SVITOLINA’S STUNNING RUN

Recent history has provided a number of shock Grand Slam finalists in the women’s singles, but Vondrousova’s progress is probably the biggest Wimbledon surprise since Eugenie Bouchard reached the 2014 final.

Vondrousova, ranked 42nd in the world, admitted before the semi-final she “never thought” she could do well on grass.

Clay courts have long been considered the Czech’s best surface and she reached the French Open final as a 19-year-old in 2019, losing on the red dirt to Australia’s Ashleigh Barty.

Since that Roland Garros final she has not gone past the last 16 at a Grand Slam and has had two wrist surgeries, the latest of which kept her out until last October.

caused problems for Svitolina, who hits a flatter ball, and greater consistency from the baseline enabled her to break again in the ninth game to seal the set.

The run of Svitolina has been one of the storylines of the fortnight.

Not only is she coming back from giving birth to daughter Skai in October, the Ukrainian is also dealing with the emotional aspect of the war back home, which she says she has used as added motivation to win matches.

Marketa

world and had never previously gone beyond the Wimbledon second round

“I didn’t play for six months last year and you never know if you can be at that level again,” Vondrousova said.

“I’m so grateful to be here, be healthy and be playing tennis again.”

Vondrousova has grown in belief during the grass-court major, cleaning out four seeded opponents

before facing former world number three Svitolina.

That confidence was illustrated as she started strongly. Vondrousova targeted Svitolina’s backhand and reaped the rewards with two breaks of serve in a run of three games against serve to lead 4-3.

Vondrousova’s loopier forehand

As usual, Svitolina showed her determination and will to win even when she fell 4-0 down in the second set and the match looked to be quickly running away from her.

But she clawed back one break - and then the other - providing herself with hope of a remarkable comeback.

However, Vondrousova managed to recover from her edginess to break again and held her nerve in a tense service game to secure victory. (BBC)

Thomas won 200m bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Mark Cavendish had said the 2023 Tour would be his final one before retirement

Vondrousova is ranked 42nd in the

Police beat Beaches in cricket final

An all-round effort from the Police cricket team propelled them to another T20 title when the curtains came down on the Senior Men’s T20 Cricket Competition recently at the Downtown Ball Park.

In the final against their rival Beaches, Police won the toss and opted to field first.

Beaches showed little urgency in their batting and although former Jamaican youth cricketer Anthony McKnight anchored the innings and was able to play a few shots, his 34 runs came off of 44

balls.

For the third wicket, he and Mario Smith added 55 runs after Richard Rowe (1) and Sidue Hunter (0) were dismissed by Haiden Spring.

When Smith lost his wicket for 28 (from 36 balls, 4x4s,1x6), Jerome Daley came to the crease and he and McKnight added a further 38 before the latter fell. Daley and wicketkeeper Ricardo Brown then batted out the innings. Daley finished not out on 30 runs from 23 balls (2X4s, 2X6s), while

Brown added 19 unbeaten runs from 13 balls (2X4s, 1x6).

Spring was the pick of the bowlers for Police with 2-38, while Chabbie Charlery took 1-26.

The six overs between Damian St Ange and Garvin Bruno however kept the batsmen at bay. Although none of them took wickets, St Ange managed to bowl his three overs for 13 runs and Bruno his three for 14 runs.

Needing just 140 for victory, the Lawmen had four players in double figures in their charge.

Kareem Jack who saw the team home, finished with an unbeaten 27 runs (22 balls, 4x4s), while Bruno and Charlery turned on the heat early with 53 from the first 4.3 overs. In Bruno’s 21 runs from 13 balls, he struck four fours.

Charlery also went better than a run-a-ball after hitting 23 from 18 balls (2x4s, 2x6s).

Sabuton John anchored the innings batting at three. In his time in the middle, he finished with 24 runs from 40 balls (2x4s), 14 of which were singles.

In the end, the Lawmen won with 15 balls and six wickets to spare.

Claude Williams, who got the wickets of Charlery and St Ange finished with 2-34 from four overs, while Hunter got the wicket of Bruno, bowled and caught to finish with 1-22 from 2.3 overs.

Jack was named man-of-thematch, while Beaches opening all-rounder McKnight was named man-of-the-series.

During the series, he made 240 runs and took 10 wickets.

Police are back-to-back champions

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Rivers finishes second in Caribbean Junior Golf Senior Boys division

Division (18-and-under flight),

finish at the Caribbean Junior Golf Championships Boys Senior

The 16-year-old ended with a three-round aggregated score of 214 to finish with an overall score of +1. His three rounds included

scores of 70, 71 and 73.

Puerto Rican Kelvin Hernandez won the division with an impressive 203, after a six-under-

par finish on the final day. Third place went to Jamaican Rocco Lopez, who finished with an aggregated score of 216.

TCI athletes in DR for NACAC U13 and U15 Championships

THE Turks and Caicos Islands junior athletes who are set to compete in the NACAC U13 and the NACAC U15 Championships this weekend, left the TCI on Wednesday for the Dominican Republic.

In the under-13 category, two boys and two girls are carded to compete in five disciplines while in the Under-15 category two girls and two boys will compete in seven disciplines over the two days.

The athletes hail from Louis Garland Thomas High; HJ Robinson High, Ianthe Pratt Primary; Ona Glinton Primary, Enid Capron High School and May Pen High (Jamaica).

The head coach is Kayla Mills and her assistants are Christopher Foster and Acacia Downer.

The athletes will be managed by Kenesha Thompson.

TCI’s talented teenage golfer Kurt Rivers stormed to a second-place

which was held last week at the North Sound Club in the Cayman Islands.

The athletes and their coaches at the airport (Gertrude Saunders-Forbes photo)

TCI at the opening ceremony

Kurt Rivers had a solid opening round of 70