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PLANS TO RID TCI OF SHANTY TOWNS The Informal Settlements Unit (ISU) established last year to tackle a myriad of issues relating to the proliferation of shanty PAGE towns in the Turks and Caicos Islands, will soon be fully 5 operational and aims to return the TCI to its former glory.

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CARPHA to help strengthen health, safety and tourism A team from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) recently conducted a series of training exercises and meetings in the Turks and Caicos Islands to help enhance health, food safety, and environmental measures to better protect residents and visitors. The Ministry of Health and Human Services and the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Fisheries and Marine Affairs, Culture and Heritage, Agriculture and Religious Affairs, welcomed Dr Lisa Indar, Director of Surveillance Disease Prevention and Control Division and Mr Keston Daniel, Epidemiologist at the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) to the Turks and Caicos Islands on Monday, 17 of July, 2023. The team travelled to the destination to facilitate a series of high ministerial meetings and training sessions in an effort to reinvigorate the territory’s Tourism and Health Programme (THP). The THP is one of CARPHA’s innovative programmes that address the health, food safety and environmental sanitation (HSE) solutions to the HSE threats impacting sustainable tourism

in the Caribbean through realtime, early warning and response surveillance systems, response, guidelines, capacity building, HSE standards, policy, advocacy and partnerships, and a traveller’s health award. In a determined response to ensuring the health and safety of its visitors and residents, the TCI was the first to launch the THP programme in 2016, given its high dependence on tourism and the importance of THP for elevating its tourism product as a healthier, safer, and more competitive product. On Tuesday, 18 July 2023 at Opus, Providenciales, the team facilitated training in infectious disease prevention and control for the hospitality sector. This training exercise saw two sessions being conducted on THP’s sensitisation and Tourism Health Information System (THiS) training, registration and reporting for the tourism sector. According to a statement from the government, the team also visited laboratories and held discussions on enhancing early warning and response systems to mitigate the spread of illnesses and

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Left to Right: Avi Adams, Interim Director, Tourism Regulatory Department; Racquel Brown, Interim Director, Experience Turks and Caicos; Keston Daniel, Epidemiologist – CARPHA; Hon Josephine Connolly, Minister of Tourism; Dr. Lisa Indar, Director – CARPHA; Mr Lynrod Brooks, Ministry of Health; Hon Shaun Malcolm; Dr. Camelia Clarke, Acting CMO, Ministry of Health.

thereby protect the health of both the local and visitor populations, as well as to strengthen food and water testing in the TCI. CEO of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA), Stacy Cox who is also a partner in the initiative, emphasised the importance of TCI health and food safety measures being on par with industry standards for the protection of our visitors and residents. She said: “CARPHA’s comprehensive reporting system is a vital tool for the mitigation of widespread and possibly detrimental effects that a public health event can have on a country of our size. As such, the industry is excited about the relaunch of the Tourism & Health Information System Training Program. “The knowledge that our member properties and businesses gain through this training not only benefits the establishments but

positions Turks and Caicos as a destination that prioritizes health and safety, leading to increased confidence from the travelling public. It is simply invaluable, and we are thankful to Dr Indar, the CARPHA supporting team, the Ministry of Tourism, and the Ministry of Health for this partnership.” Commenting on the initiative, Minister of Health, Hon Shaun Malcolm underscored that without adequate information management systems, standards and training, Health, Safety and Environmental Sanitation (HSE threats can become a severe tourism crisis). “If we are to sustain our tourism product, efforts must be made to monitor and respond to travelrelated illnesses and to support the implementation of proper health and environmental sanitation practices. “These are some of the concerns

that will be addressed by the relaunching of the Tourism and Health Programme”, he added. Minister of Tourism, Hon Josephine Connolly expressed pleasure in hosting the team, she said: “I am certain that this visit has renewed interest in the role that frontline workers play in protecting both visitors and residents.” She noted that the Turks and Caicos Islands must strengthen its approach to disease prevention across all sectors of the tourism industry. “We must ensure safeguards such as the are in place, bringing impartiality to rating the quality of our tourism products. The team finalised their visit with a Steering Committee meeting and debriefing, it is anticipated that this partnership will only strengthen as the programme has brought renewed interest in the various roles in health surveillance of the destination.

Hon Josephine Connolly, Minister of Tourism; Hon Shaun Malcolm, Minister of Health; Mrs Stacy Cox, CEO, TCHTA; Dr Lisa Indar, Director of Surveillance Disease Prevention and Control Division, CARPHA and partners at the Press Briefing on Friday 22 July 2023.

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Informal Settlement Unit aims to rid TCI of shanty towns The Informal Settlements Unit (ISU) established last year to tackle a myriad of issues relating to the proliferation of shanty towns in the Turks and Caicos Islands, will soon be fully operational and aims to return the TCI to its former glory. During the opening of its spanking new office on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Unit 20-22 Laporte’s Plaza, Academy Way, Downtown Providenciales, the stakeholders involved explained that the unit will work to rid the country of shanty towns in an effort to make communities throughout the islands safe again. HE Governor Dileeni DanielSelvaratnam, Deputy Governor HE Anya Williams, Premier Hon Charles Washington Misick, Deputy Premier Hon Erwin J. Saunders, Opposition Leader Hon Edwin Astwood, Members of Government, Commissioner of Police (ag) Rodney Adams and Assistant Superintendent of Police (ag) Randy Ellis and specially invited guests were all part of the event. During her address, the governor pointed out that informal settlements are a considerable challenge for the territory in terms of capital financing. She further noted that unplanned communities which start with great vulnerability and generally the building of hazardous forms of housing often lead to economic and environmental issues. “This unit being set up is a very welcome approach, but I think it also is a fundamental foundation in tackling this and providing appropriate safeguards and protections. “It demonstrates the whole system’s approach in recognising the issues, it is not just about tackling the hazardous building, the social, the environmental, the economic but also the wider implications…” She also acknowledged the significant effort and diligence across a number of agencies and partner organisations to address these issues that continue to plague the TCI “I thank you all for the drive and determination and in those significant discretionary efforts to get us to where we are today”, she added. SAFER COMMUNITIES In his address, Premier Misick, explained that the ISU was not established only to preserve the territory’s image as a high-end luxury destination, but to help create communities across the Turks and Caicos Islands that

Members of the ISU, Attorney General, Leader of the Opposition, Commissioner of Police (ag) and members of the National Security Secretariat

HE Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam

are safe for residents and visitors and capable of supporting future development and sustainable growth. He said: “We are recognised as a high-end destination, we're not shallow, we're not just doing this because we want to preserve that image. “The truth of the matter is that image is only true when we get into our hotel zone, if you get two streets to the back, it's a completely different world…that is our little dirty secret and we need to get rid of that little dirty secret. “Everybody who lives in this country legitimately has a right to be here, has a right to decent accommodation, decent housing. Misick said the establishment of the Informal Settlement Unit will further assist the Government to regularise communities. “I expect that now we will start now to have a space and starting place so we can then really make

Premier Hon Charles Washington Misick

some serious traction in terms of the delivery to begin to rid of our islands of informal settlements… and so it gives me great pleasure to be associated with this exercise, this initiative, and you have the full support of my government in order to ensure that it is successful. “We have to make sure that we can deliver, we can set an example for some of our other neighbours in the region who are struggling with the same issue, and that we can do it humanely, right? and so that has been the purpose, to be able to build safe communities where everyone has a legitimate right to be on these islands are safe, and also live in adequate shelter.” DESTABLISING EFFECT Echoing similar sentiments, Attorney General Hon Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles underscored the destabilising effect informal settlements have on the territory as a whole and lauded the

Justice Carlos Simons– Strategic Lead, TCI Informal Settlements Unit

Government for “putting its money where its mouth is” in an effort to remedy this problem. She said: “I'm sure all of you here looking around the room, cabinet members, members of the House of Assembly, senior government officials, all know that this is such a delicate issue, a serious issue, that it impacts education, housing security and policing. “We went into the community of Five Cays invited by the representative there, just recently, quite an interesting and stimulating experience, but it was stimulating because we saw firsthand how this is impacting people.” She stressed that the people that live in communities affected by this issue, “desire for their government to do something about the issues that they were confronted with” to enhance the quality of their lives. BREEDING GROUND FOR CRIME AND DISEASES

Justice Carlos Simons– Strategic Lead, TCI Informal Settlements Unit during his remarks emphasised that unplanned construction undertaken either in ignorance or in defiance of the planning laws and regulations of the country is often a breeding ground for crime, disease outbreaks and generally puts lives at risk. He said: “The TCI, as I understand it, is the only British overseas territory that is affected by this problem and the ISU has been charged with seeing an end to it, we will see an end to it, we must see an end to it. “For these reasons, amongst others, the proliferation of informal settlements is a national security issue.” He emphasised that the health and safety of citizens, residents, and visitors alike are put at risk when buildings are clustered so CONTINUED 

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WhatsApp voice note warning of violent retaliation for Five Cays murder being investigated An unsettling one-minute voice note circulating via WhatsApp, warning residents in the Turks and Caicos Islands of violent retaliation for a recent murder in the Five Cays community is being investigated As the proliferation of rival gang wars and gun-related crime continue to unnerve residents in the TCI, a chilling voice note forewarning residents of Five Cays of even more bloodshed to come has caught the attention of law enforcement authorities. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) assured the public on Saturday, July 22, that the voice clip which has been widely circulated throughout the TCI over the last few days is being taken seriously and mechanisms are being put in place “to ensure the safety and security of the TCI and the law-abiding. “The message, claims that retaliation will be taking place in Five Cays, Providenciales, due to a recent murder, wounding, and subsequent arrests in the district”, the RTCIPF said in a statement. The police have also cautioned residents about disseminating unsubstantiated information of this nature which can lead to undue panic in the community and throughout the wider population. “Additionally, we would like to remind the public to always check the credibility of the sources of information before sharing”, the Police stressed. The public is being advised to notify the closest police station, contact 911 or TCI CrimeStoppers at 1-800-8477 and give any information on illegal activities anonymously.

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TRAVEL BAN ON HAITI

Haitian nationals will not be granted visas to enter the Turks and Caicos Islands for another six months, as the TCI government has extended its moratorium on visitors' visas. The move comes as the number of irregular migrants attempting to enter the territory illegally and clandestinely over the last year has dramatically increased and both the TCI and Haiti are experiencing an upsurge in crime. According to the Minister of Immigration and Border Services, Hon Arlington Musgrove, who announced these measures on Friday, July 14, the moratorium on visitor visas for the French-speaking neighboring country, which took effect on July 12, is a continuation of the previously imposed moratorium implemented on 12th January 2023. What are your thoughts?

Indefinite ban

It should be an indefinite moratorium on visitors’ visas!!!

Controlling crime

Good idea! We must get control of crime by all means.

More needs to be done

There seems to be a solidly held consensus, almost like a firewall, taken among regional Governments that the Haitian situation is so broken that documents coming out of Haiti cannot be trusted. Such a stance will more than anything else prevent any dealing or improvement of the situation in Haiti. The Turks & Caicos has, on the other hand, over the last 50 years been completely invaded by Haiti and its nationals. Former hapless Governor, Nigel Dakin, in his dogged quest to complete the replacement of the Turks & Caicos

Islander, was proud to announce that the Haitian population now outnumbers the TCIslanders. English is now nearly a second language in the TCI and Creole is in its ascendancy. The fear of this takeover was once referred to as xenophobia but history remains on the side of those who were concerned about these incursions. It was indeed a failure of policy where successive ministers of finance refused to budget for proper border control security arrangements; radars, vessels, and internal controls to prevent bribery in the departments of labour and immigration. It also required a kind of leadership that would gather US, Bahamian and regional governments to collaborate on the situation. It's clear that kind of leadership is needed now. The piecemeal steps to cancel visas, and maintain a trade and diplomatic embargo are “valiant efforts” after the war is over and “you have been captured”. The tide of illegal immigration into the TCI is showing little signs of abating and the continued moratorium will not in any way stop it.

Undermined from within

It seemed that the Turks & Caicos was the place to go when one became a refugee. Internally, the policy systems in the TCI are weak and not suited to combat the kind of onslaught that the islands took in the last generation. Nothing worked. Radars were often compromised and officers from within could be paid to look the other way or “not see anything”. Pay grades in the immigration department are woefully low and not competitive. This could have and can still make it easier to obtain a work permit, PRC or Turks & Caicos Islander status. Illegal migrants always knew TCI was the promised land. There was always someone on the ground and in the system “lending a helping hand”. The moratorium on visas comes a generation too late. The system has been undermined by a plethora of student visas, marriages of convenience and a willingness to pay. The system is “systemically” weak.

Overhaul the system

They know how to get in without visa. So, it’s important to have systems in place to restrict all immigrants.

Cut ties

There is no doubt that people on the islands are supporting the massive immigration, be it a relative, friends or sympathizers. These feelings are however detrimental to the survival of the country. We are currently worried about the notion of Haitians being more than native TCIslanders, but what about when we reach the other crisis? People need to eat, when we don’t have enough to feed them, what will happen? In the short-term, children need to go to school, and people need land to live on, these are all in critically short supply at the moment. We need to face facts, this is not against Haiti or Haitians, this is about the existence of the current population, including Haitians who have assimilated into the culture and way of life of TCI. If we can’t stop this massive immigration from taking place now, it will only get worse later on and then we will become Haiti 2.0.

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closely as to deny access to emergency services, such as ambulances, fire rescues, and police patrols. “That kind of density also prohibits the safe delivery of utility services like water, electricity, gas, and garbage collection, and safe sewage disposal. “The result is that many residents in these unplanned settlements are forced to resort to electrical drop cords and communal water tanks drawing from water lines that have already been polluted by raw sewage, sewage. and they are compelled to tolerate the infestation of rodents, flies, ants, and anything you can imagine, that drives these circumstances… this is the perfect storm of circumstances where the next pandemic could be, and that puts all of us at risk. He also underscored that the proliferation of informal settlements also puts the territory behind other upscale five-star tourism destinations. He said: “It puts us at a severe disadvantage in competing with comparative economies, such as the Cayman Islands or the British Virgin Islands, for higher tourism and investments.

Justice Simon further stressed that the existence and continued expansion of unplanned settlements foster unlawful activity. “It is where illegal immigrants find refuge, it is where criminals hide out, it is where law-abiding citizens are defrauded in bogus land purchases and that has shut down so many police investigations into murders and robberies and other serious crimes.” He warned the public that informal construction is against the law. “As a word of warning, wherever wrongdoing is discovered, there will be prosecutions, persons will not be allowed to profit by their own wrongdoing, especially where innocent people have been fleeced of hard-earned cash, that is just not right, and it will not be allowed to happen.” Ending his speech on a note of empathy, Justice Simons said the ISU will approach its work with extreme sensitivity to the individual circumstances of persons affected, especially where children, the elderly or the physically or mentally challenged are involved.

Malaria in Florida: TCI residents urged to take necessary precautions The Ministry of Health said it is closely monitoring the transmission of malaria in Florida and has advised residents in the TCI to take necessary precautions when travelling. Florida is one of the major gateway ports for tourists to enter the TCI and the United States generally is a popular destination for many Turks and Caicos Islanders. The Ministry in a recent statement stressed that although the risk of transmission is still extremely low, travellers are being urged to take extra precautions to avoid contracting the disease. This comes as the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued a Health Advisory notifying the public of locally transmitted Plasmodium vivax malaria cases in the states of Florida and Texas. Over eight cases of the mosquitoborne disease caused by a parasite, have been reported in Florida. Malaria is a serious and potentially fatal disease and is transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. The signs and symptoms of malaria include fever, chills, excess sweating, fatigue, headaches and nausea. Although the mosquito which spreads malaria is not present in the TCI, the Aedes Ageypti mosquito is present and can spread dengue, chikungunya and Zika. PREVENTION TIPS

Ministry of Health Malaria prevention

The Ministry said residents can protect themselves and their communities from mosquito-borne diseases by doing the following: PERSONAL PROTECTION Wear suitable clothing such as long pants and shirts with long sleeves when venturing into areas where mosquitoes are known to be present. Apply mosquito repellent to exposed skin. Effective repellents are those that contain ingredients DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus, picaridin, para menthane-diol, 2-undecanone, or IR3535. Ensure that screens in windows and doors are in good repair to deny mosquitoes access to your home. PREVENTION OF MOSQUITO BREEDING

Remove all debris and containers that can potentially collect water from around your property e.g., old tires, bottles, cans, pots, coolers and old appliances. Drain or treat any standing water that may exist around your property. Pet water bowls should be emptied and cleaned at least once a week. Water drums and other waterholding vessels that are not to be used for consumption purposes can be treated with cooking oil or any other environmentally friendly oil. Report standing water that cannot be self-treated to the Environmental Health Department. Tightly cover water-holding containers like drums and kiddy pools to prevent mosquito access. Cover boats, vehicles and tires with tarps to prevent water accumulation.

CABINET MEETING SUMMARY Turks and Caicos Islands post Cabinet meeting statement Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, chaired the 19th meeting of Cabinet held on Friday 14th July 2023 at the Governor’s Residence on Grand Turk. All Members were present.

AT THIS MEETING CABINET:

• Discussed amendments to the TC Islander Status Ordinance in the Turks and Caicos Islander Status (Amendment) (No2) Bill 2023, including but, not limited to, revised forms and evaluation criteria through regulations. Members agreed next steps to progress matters. • Discussed the requirements for the appointment of the TC Islander Status Commission and agreed next steps.

• Noted updates on the arbitration case between the TCI Government and InterHealth Canada. Members agreed next steps. • Approved amendments to the Public Finance Management (Howard Hamilton International Airport Redevelopment Project) Regulations 2023, facilitating progress with the project and for these to be made and laid in the House of Assembly. • Considered the development of Crown Land for tourism purposes on Salt Cay. Members agreed next steps. • Approved the appointment of Permanent Secretary Finance, Permanent Secretary Immigration, Chairman of the Turks and Caicos National Trust and Director of the

Department of Environment & Coastal Resources or their designates as Members of the Destination Marketing and Management Organization – Experience Turks and Caicos Board for a period of two years with effect from 17 July 2023 to 31 March 2025. • Approved amendments to the International Tax Compliance (Amendment) Regulations 2023, bringing TCI legislation in line with international Automatic Exchange of Information Standards tackling taxavoidance. • Approved for a tender for a commercial lease of Parcel 10506/29, South Suburb, Grand Turk to be issued. • Approved a Memorandum of

Understanding between the TCI Government and Great Shape Inc. 1000 Smiles, in collaboration with Sandals Foundation, for the provision of free dental care to the residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands in the month of October 2023. • Confirmed the approval of the extension of a moratorium on the issuing of all visas to Haitian Nationals entering the Turks and Caicos Islands for six months with effect from 11 July 2023. • Approved for the tender over Parcels 10503/4, South Suburbs, Grand Turk to be issued. Further information on these matters will be provided by Ministers in due course.

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We have a spiritual problem Some people don’t fear God, and some don’t believe in God

Shortly after God created the world, spiritual problems started to take place. Eve allowed the enemy to persuade her to eat the forbidden fruit and then she convinced Adam to do the same. Sin entered the world and was passed from generation to generation. For example, Cain, the eldest son of Adam and Eve, killed his brother Abel. Today, the world, including the Turks and Caicos, continues to face so many murders. Some of these murders take place for several reasons including greed, jealousy, lack of love and the need for control. However, the root cause is that we have a spiritual problem. Some people don’t fear God, some people don’t believe in God and some people act like they are Gods themselves. Because of the crime that is taking place, we will blame the government and the police. While we must hold them accountable as the government must put laws in place and have rehabilitation programmes and the police need to catch these criminals and protect

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the public. However, neither the government nor the police are causing people to commit crimes. We have a deeper problem. Our problem is spiritual. There are some who say they believe in God, yet they do not fear God. Because there is no fear of God, they do a lot of things contrary to the word of God and have created a hole for the enemy to take over their lives. On the other hand, there are some that do not believe in God and eventually, these individuals end up having a reprobate mind. When you have this type of mind,

you are being controlled by the enemy and the enemy comes to kill and destroy. The enemy will use you to destroy and kill others. If our problem is spiritual, then the solution is spiritual. We need to repent for our sins because we are passing our sins on to our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. We need to meditate on the word of God and live by the word of God. We need to pray continuously. We need to show love toward others. We need to help others. I do not want to make excuses for criminals but some of them just need some love and help and because we are not

providing it for them, the gangs are able to recruit them and offer them love and help. No matter how many police officers we recruit, no matter if we replace the commissioner of police, no matter what the government or opposition say or do, until we address the spiritual problem that plagues us, only then shall we see a positive turnaround in society. I challenge all of us to turn to God. Parents turn to God and

ensure your children are being fed the word of God. Political leaders turn to God and put him first on the agenda. Don’t pass any laws contrary to the word of God. Find yourself in a church and seek godly advice. Christians, please surrender fully to God and witness to others and win souls for the Kingdom of God. Otherwise, Satan and his agents will recruit people and use them to cause havoc in this world.

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A non-combatant approach to unrelenting firearm violence in the TCI The recent spate of gun violence in Providenciales had set off a wave of hysteria inside communities. Still, these nuisances were widely unknown to the outside world until an American visitor was entrapped. However, once the criminal mastermind was eliminated, everyone became complacent, letting their guards down and leaving many open cracks; and now, the desperados are it again – dramatizing their gunfights in the middle of a holiday getaway in Grace Bay. Firearm violence has had unrelenting societal, political and public health concerns of considerable proportion, as the morbidity and mortality attributed to firearms spiraled. More so, the incessant recurrences of gun violence and the recurring episodes of shootings spotlighted the prevalence of guns and ammunition and the accessibility of these illegal weapons. This serves as a horrid reminder that everyone in TCI is

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.

vulnerable. So I ask, are the current crimecurbing strategies effective? What are we doing, while we wait for the Bahamian police to return? Why are inactions so prevalent? And why do we lurk, when the status quo promises perilous times ahead? The answers to these questions lie in our ability to plan, institute, and execute proactive measures; rather than, reacting to occurrences. First, the Government must fund police operations, invest heavily in human capital, foster information gathering and regular stop and research operations. Such

exercises can certainly avert a major disaster like the one in Grace Bay by dismantling an individual’s intrigue to use a firearm to harm another. More so, the peace men must be careful to adopt a victim approach to crime management, delivering effectiveness through reporting, recording, investigating and monitoring processes, which often lead to success; hence, reputation and public confidence. In practice, parents have unique roles to help curb the unnecessary killings we’re now witnessing. And besides assisting the police to derive the rationale behind the countless atrocities, social

welfare should help parents foster socialisation skills among youths, as social skills reduce aggression, disruptive habits and general antisocial behaviors. To bolster these arguments, social scientists encourage the application of behavioral therapy to facilitate social reinforcement and when training social skills, it is mostly effective to deploy operant conditioning procedures; coupled with, modeling, coaching and social cognitive techniques. Besides, rehabilitation programmes geared toward helping offenders learn new skills and psychological counseling are key to the transition from prison to communities. Church leaders must also play their part in facilitating outreach programmes to communicate the ultimate purpose of ‘man,’ as simply to glory God; in addition to, His grace and never-ending mercies, which are accessible to all. Meanwhile, Destination

Management Organization (DMO) should commit to educating the nation about the impact of crime on the economy and how it dissuades tourists from returning; hence, the importance of the travel industry. Tourism, as we know, is the backbone of sustainable socioeconomic development in the TCI – rendering positive outcomes to the gross domestic product (GDP); creating employment and incomes; hence, stimulating household consumption, alleviating poverty and establishing new businesses. Today, the TCI celebrates a stable GDP of $943.3 million, enabling the Government to improve the citizens’ standard of living, provide first-class local services, and fund national projects, such as roads, hospitals and schools. Although gun violence cannot be fully eliminated; nonetheless, without methodical actions, firearm-related violence will not abate.

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Lessons on leadership from one of history’s greatest leaders David is one of the Bible’s most iconic characters. It will be unfair, not to mention unwise, to go on from the books of Samuel without addressing this amazing man. David was a gifted musician, writer, and poet. On the battlefield, he was an adept strategist and a fierce warrior. As king, he was instrumental in bringing the tribes of Israel together as a nation and established Israel as a dominant military and economic force in the region. Less we get too carried away with his obvious abilities and achievements it is important to mention he was also a deeply flawed human being. He was duplicitous, conniving, and a murderer. Such is the complexity of the human race. All said, his life gives us several principles of leadership that anyone can apply. The following are lessons on leadership from the life of David. 1. Humility: David practiced humility in serving Saul (1 Samuel 16:18-21) though he was picked by God to be Israel’s next leader (1 Samuel 16:13). He

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respected authority and patiently waited on God’s timing instead of grasping for the throne (1 Samuel 18 and 19:1-2:24:5-7). Jim Collings in the book “Good to Great” highlights humility as a critical characteristic of outstanding leadership. He argues that the best leaders are not driven by ego or personal glory, but rather possess a deep sense of humility. They are more interested in the success of the organization and others than their personal recognition. Leaders who possess humility listen attentively to others, learn from those who follow them, and make decisions based on collective wisdom. Humble

leaders are quick to acknowledge their weaknesses and limitations and are not threatened by smarter colleagues or reports. As a matter of fact, they seek out the smartest people for their team. 2. Courageous Vision: David possessed a vision for the future of Israel. He knew that the nation needed a strategic location as its political and spiritual center. A place that would bring the North and South together. That place was Jerusalem. The only thing was that it was a heavily fortified city with only one discernible weakness. Rather than allowing himself to be swayed, he made the decision to attack the city,

after which he established it as the new capital of Israel (2 Samuel 5:6-10). Jim Collins (in the same books as above, if you have not read it yet, get a copy and do so) comments that to move an organization or country for that matter, from being good to great, its leaders must possess a compelling vision. The thing with vision is that it does not come easy. It is the result of discipline, pragmatism, and a driving desire to see good outcomes. Leaders with vision look beyond the short-term and focus on building something that would endure and be sustainably successful. In my life, leaders who lack humility

fail to truly discern, articulate and pursue a compelling vision that is for the good of the many. David developed a vision for the nation because he spent time talking with and listening to God. As a result, he understood what God’s purpose was for the nation of Israel, he understood how it was to function as a nation among nations, he grasped what all that meant and he took action to bring it all about. You can do the same, spend time with God, and learn his heart for your country, organization, church, community, or family and the role you are to play in it. Then take disciplined, righteous steps toward bringing it together. These are two of the amazing leadership principles from the life of David. There are much more and hopefully, we can get to them. But you can go ahead and read about David yourself. Check out the books of 1 Samuel from chapter 16 all the way through the end of 2 Samuel. You Are Loved.

A few life lessons from Barbie

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She’s here, she’s there, she’s every pinkin’ where. Barbie and Ken hunted my Instagram, Facebook, Tik-Tok and even my dream, a few nights ago. One of the most resonating images I have seen this week is of a woman, holding a poster card that reads, “The Marketing Team for the Barbie Movie deserves a raise”. Give them a raise and a Nobel Prize while they are at it. They’ve done a hell of a job. Last June, photographs of beach blonde Margot Robbie and bleach blonde Ryan Gosling, stars of the upcoming Barbie movie, went viral after they were spotted filming a scene dressed as the world’s favorite doll and her feckless boyfriend Ken, decked out in matching ‘90s neon workout gear and bright yellow roller skates. No one knew then that the world’s favorite doll was about to take us by storm. Or at least, not to that degree! A year later, it’s here and the arrival of the Barbie movie on July 21 gave every superfans a reason to live. They geared in all shades of bright pinks and neons. Hi Ken, Hi Barbie gave every boy and girl a reason to put on their brightest threads to pose for their social media. Barbie has it all. She has the dream house, the wardrobe, the

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

job, an entourage of mega-pretty friends and a boyfriend who doesn’t even speak. On the surface, Perfect-Barbie is living the life, but dig deep, I think there are a few things we can still learn from our perfect beach blond plastic friend. Here are eight of them:

they could probably be taken to be plastic. Hang on, they are plastic! They literally sparkle. You better believe if Barbie were a real person her breath would smell like an evergreen forest. Take note from Barbie and always keep your teeth clean, breathe on point, and if need be, use Crest White Strips.

YOU EITHER STAND UP STRAIGHT OR GET BENT OVER

EVERYONE NEEDS A DREAM HOUSE

Barbie basically has only two body positions: standing straight or bending over. This is one of the lessons you can learn from our doll friend. If you are not standing up straight, tall, proud and confident, you will inevitably get bent over by life. So sit up straight girl!

ALWAYS BRUSH YOUR TEETH

Barbie’s teeth are so white that

Barbie has a lot of accessories, but the dopest one of all has to be her Dream House. Barbie shows you that there is no reason you can’t have a pink mansion if that’s your cup of tea. I just want a smaller white version at the end of Turtle Tail.

DON’T BE RACIST

Barbie gives us a lesson in tolerance as she has befriended nearly every nationality and speaks every

language.

DON’T SETTLE FOR ANYTHING LESS THAN A CORVETTE OR A JEEP

You don’t see Barbie rolling around in an ’89 Volvo station wagon. No, Barbie pays her own bills and she has a fly whip to match. Whether riding around town in her convertible or off-roading in her pimped-out Jeep, Barbie keeps it 100 when it comes to her wheels.

SOMETIMES YOUR EX IS YOUR NEXT

Barbie proves to us that the breakup-make-up cycle is real. Years of on-again/off-again with Ken may have left Barbie heartbroken, but she got it in while Ken was away with Blaine, her Australian rebound boyfriend. But like so many others, Barbie couldn’t resist going back to her one true love, and eventually ended up back with mute Ken.

YOUR WARDROBE SHOULD REFLECT YOUR ADD

You’ll never see Barbie in the same outfit twice. With impeccable style, this girl has an outfit for everything. Want to go to a ball? Horseback riding? Swimming with dolphins? She has an ensemble for nearly every occasion and she exercises

them frequently. While it would be ridiculous and probably financially impossible to achieve the wardrobe of Barbie, you should still have fun with your style.

YOU CAN BE ANYTHING YOU WANT TO BE

If there is one life lesson to take away from Barbie, it is that you can be anything you want to be. Barbie has literally been a part of almost every profession shy of, like, assassin. The high intelligence positions: Sign Language Teacher, Dentist and Photographer. The sexy ones: Stewardess, Lifeguard, Runway Model. Even the lowincome jobs: Bus Driver and McDonald’s Cashier. Barbie has done it all and there is no stopping her. This is one of the purposes of Barbie: to inspire girls to shoot for the stars. While no human being could accomplish all that Barbie has done in one lifetime, that shouldn’t stop you from using her as inspiration. Pick one of her careers as your goal and make it happen. The Dream House and pink Jeep will follow. Life lessons from KAYLA INGLIMA Send me photos of you in your best Barbie-inspired gear. I want to see. Send to louisedens@gmail.com

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Caribbean business incubators and tourism growth Last Friday, the Saudi Fund for Development signed a $10m loan agreement to construct Business Incubation centres in the Bahamas. It intends to support the growth of tourism, create direct and indirect job opportunities, and to enhance sustainable economic development. It may facilitate new business projects, some 100 small companies. For education and sustainable development, often financial support from a number of countries abroad is available at attractive conditions. However, these “angels” usually want to first see a well-prepared proposal that shows realistic achievable goals that are leading to advances. Business Incubator efforts can solidify reaching a viable and prosperous future for the Caribbean territories. The availability of a Business Incubator will not just give some young talented people the chance of their life. Also, spirited members of an earlier generation may be able to get an operation going. With regards to the latter, an old fox knows more tricks to get a rabbit out of a hole than a puppy with a degree. Degrees? An incubator could also cooperate and be associated with a university research center. A start-up doesn’t typically have to be a new service or retail operation. It can involve a promising research and development project that is started on a small scale by a single bright mind. Yet it can have a significant

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future economic impact, but in the initial stages, a Business Incubator can provide the base for it. There may be a need to make connections with researchers abroad. Those are linkages with entities that can accelerate the work of start-ups at the incubation centers. Overseas research centers as well as manufacturers are willing to share their expertise and possibly even be part of the future development results that come out of it. Innovative ventures and breakthrough initiatives can be developed in business incubators. Because some of these startups can advance services that are needed internationally, and therefore they can contribute to the export economy. Just making financial support available to individual startup entrepreneurs is not an ideal solution. They need a supporting environment to begin with. A Business Incubator can provide just that. Such a facility may typically have space to accommodate several startups. Individual work units may

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be furnished. Telephone connections through a central system. WIFI signal throughout the building. Central secretarial services. In principle, one facility administration takes care of it all, including things like hiring services ranging from cleaning to accounting. Management training could be included in the incubator concept. It will be a truly professional and motivating environment to operate in. The young and new pioneers may lack some experience in running an operation, like marketing, accounting, or other expertise. Appropriate workshops will provide new skills to support their new business activities. There will be several start-ups with different services sharing the same location. The incubators could foster cooperation or joined activities. The model of the Incubator can be shaped to the needs of particular professional needs or a certain group of startups. The idea of a Business Incubator is not new. Some programs have popped up or tried to pop up. But

none of them seem to have the potential that the Bahamas with the support of the Saudi Development Fund has now to take on a leading role in new business development projects that can have a significant impact. Not only in its own nation but also in the wider region and even internationally. In 2009, The World Bank Group initiated a Caribbean Business Incubator Association that was launched by representatives from 10 independent Caribbean countries. It was in the line of thinking of being a part of a CARICOM Single Market and Economy. The Association became dormant due to a lack of funding. Accelerate Caribbean was created in 2014 by the Entrepreneurship Program for Innovation in the Caribbean. It met the same fate just two years later. There are some projects like CARIRI in Trinidad or REVUP in Jamaica. There are a few virtual incubators. But virtual is not hands-on. Unemployment rates in the region are too high, especially

among young people. There is no such thing as opening up a can of jobs. In some cases, efforts are made to provide extended education. However, how does having another education certificate help, if one is still not able to find employment, because jobs are just not available. There is a distinct difference between providing a job and keeping people entertained for another one or two years with additional education. It is meant well, and the basic thinking behind it is not wrong but it is not creating jobs. Jobs are created by businesses. Incubators are catalysts to create those businesses and for economic development. They are part of the solution to encourage self-employment first. When the new operation grows, it will have a multiplying effect and provide employment for others. Caribbean territories should focus more on the potential of entrepreneurs as drivers of economic growth and playing an important role in job creation. There is no specific geographic location in terms of where bright minds or innovative entrepreneurs can be found. Business Incubators can be shaped for any need or size. They could be as big a technology park. Let’s not go too far though with our imagination and keep both feet on the ground considering where we are. But then again, when reaching out for the stars, one will not end up with a hand full of mud. So…, let’s get going here.

The difference between managing a problem and solving it To the Editor I write to address a pressing concern that has plagued our small Islands for far too long: the fundamental difference between managing a problem .. and solving it. In particular, I refer to the RTCIPF’s approach to crime. Recent events have shown the terrible consequences of a police force opting to manage crime instead of taking decisive steps to eliminate it, leading to serious issues such as drug abuse, drug sales and the attendant homicides. Ideally our Governor, as the person responsible for national Security, would task the RTCIPF with not just managing but actively solving crime. The distinction

between these two approaches lies in their underlying goals and methodologies. Managing crime involves strategies that aim to control, suppress or contain criminal activity, but which ignore the root cause of the problem. This approach has proven both costly and unsuccessful from TCI’s perspective, but lucrative and self-perpetuating from the perspective of successive Police Commissioners, consultants and charlatans. Conversely, solving crime requires a comprehensive approach that seeks to understand the root causes of criminal behavior and to implement strategies that prevent crime from occurring in

the first place. This approach is also costly, but at the very least, has the advantage of not repeating one’s mistakes… and expecting a different outcome. A direct consequence of a crime management approach has been the soaring drug problem in our our community. When law enforcement focuses on reactive measures (like arrests and seizures) it merely creates a temporary dent in the drug trade, but the underlying factors that fuel the drug trade remain unaddressed. By solely managing drug-related crime, the RTCIPF (and by extension, the UK Govt.) is merely scratching the surface of the problem. Similarly, the alarming increase

in homicides highlights the failure of the crime management approach. A police force that merely manages crime may be able to contain incidents temporarily (as occurred last year) but, without addressing the root causes of violence, such as socioeconomic disparities, educational deficiencies and lack of community support, the cycle of violence will persist. Perhaps under different leadership, by proactively focusing on the known underlying issues, the RTCIPF could prevent potential criminals from resorting to violence in the first place. I believe that the RTCIPF must shift its focus from merely managing crime to amore proactive approach that emphasizes the solving of

it. This transformation involves fostering better relationships with the communities of ALL islands, engaging in community policing initiatives, interacting with the public and promoting educational opportunities, particularly in disadvantaged areas. A police force that adopts a reactive crime management approach will exacerbate the issues we currently face, being drugs and homicides, rather than solving them. Only by a change in approach and a concerted effort to target the root causes of crime, can we hope to create a safer, more prosperous society for all. A troubled and concerned Turks and Caicos Islands Cititzen

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Illegal migration and the risk of open borders The Turks and Caicos Islands is at a breaking point with the influx of illegal immigration. There are rising public demands for more vigorous border enforcement and rightfully so. Over the past seven years and beyond, thousands of illegal immigrants desperately and deliberately violated our nation’s laws by unlawfully embarking on our shores in TCI. Countless numbers of illegal sloops have been intercepted, with some falling under the radar and making landfall. Albeit, like a number of other developed countries, we are not alone in this fight. It seriously calls into question whether the British government is putting forward their best efforts to help protect our borders. With border protection falling squarely under the purview of our appointed Governors, it’s pretty evident they haven’t done everything within their powers and using every available resource at their disposal. Many welcome the fact this new governor has placed illegal immigration concerns front and centre and as one of her top priorities to address. With TCI having such porous borders and limited resources, this makes it much more challenging to control. The recent meeting held by our politicians with the British MP responsible for our territory was a positive step in the right

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A concerned citizen of Grand Turk

direction. Nevertheless, are we prepared to hold their feet to the fire and demand follow-through and accountability? The question many concerned citizens are still grappling with is, whether or not the politicians are ramping up enough pressure on the UK, which will force them to push the boundaries. In my opinion, we are losing the battle in part, due to the failure and lack of cohesiveness of both political parties to come to terms with an immigration policy that works for all concerned. Let’s be very clear, this is not a PDM, PNP or PDA issue. It’s a Turks and Caicos Islands issue. As we can see from successive governments, the battle is still raging on. It’s fair to say, all parties want what’s best for the country. So, how do we get commonly held ideas and beliefs on immigration to align without politicising it? If anyone thinks it can be solved independently, it’s naive realism. With the Dominican Republic having a housing deficit and Haiti becoming more and more unstable, we are facing a true emergency situation here and our national security could be in jeopardy. It’s hard to imagine any more illegal or undocumented migrants embarking on our shores. With that

Twenty-three Haitian sloops intercepted for 2023 – 204 illegals detained in lastest arrival There have been twenty-three interceptions of migrant vessels carrying hundreds of illegal migrants seeking entry into the Turks and Caicos Islands so far for 2023. That is the count as of July 23, when police reported on another interception of a suspicious vessel conducted last Saturday (July 22) at about 10:57pm. Police said the 40-foot vessel with two outboard engines, was carrying 204 illegal migrants, of which 52 were women and

152 men. The suspicious vessel was spotted by the radar station heading towards Providenciales. The illegal migrants were handed over to the Immigration Task Force for processing and deportation. The public is being advised to notify the closest police station or call TCI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 and give any information on illegal activity anonymously.

in mind, there is absolutely no time to waste. The TCI way of life and the future of our natural environment and resources are also at risk. It will largely depend on our ability to restore the proper balance between our own needs and the unlimited demands of poachers on our fishing banks and those that are on the move to our shores. The relentless stream of Haitian vessels depicts the gritty realities of human suffering and the deep complexity of our own immigration policies. I’m afraid, other countries facing similar political and economic instability, will use Haiti as a gateway to get to TCI, as we have seen with the Sri Lankan refugees. As a British-dependent overseas territory, can they do more to assist us? I applaud the former Governor, Nigel Dakin and the administration for their efforts with taking on the initiative to put in place a local regiment. This initiative provided that additional layer of external protection which the country could certainly benefit from. Nevertheless, I question whether or not we have been able to effectively mobilised this unit from a strategic standpoint in the best interest of the country. In times like these, how can we capitalise on the training and

strength of the TCI regiment to help better protect our borders? Although this is not exactly what this unit was designed for, as they continue to build those capabilities, I see it as a way forward in terms of responding to what is in fact a shifting and very dynamic landscape threat, be it on land or at sea. Why not call into action the TCI regiment, and set up a selfsufficient camp on the beaches or in the marsh areas with revolving overnight shifts? This will put them in a better position and readiness to round up migrants who are able to evade the radar system, make landfall and try to escape authorities. Utilising cost-effective methods like drone surveillance should also be deployed if we haven’t done so already. In an island cluster like TCI, implementing the proper intervention would have a direct impact. If we take the time to analyse the frequency and trend of when and where these illegal sloops are making landfall, for the most part, the islands and geographical location remain relatively unchanged. Ideally, in addition to the joint operation task force recently formed between the Bahamian and TCI government, it would make sense for the UK to deploy a decommissioned British navy vessel in the region more frequently and for a longer period of time. This will provide the muchneeded assistance and more extensive capabilities for faster

interception of these sloops before they even enter our waters. It’s time we stop playing defense and ramp up our offense strategy. As we are well aware, detection of these vessels is only the first step in the overall prevention strategy. Once these sloops enter our waters or make landfall, consequently, it opens the doors to all sorts of illegal operations, trafficking and security fears. The frequency of repatriation in itself, is also draining on our country’s limited financial resources. Make no mistake about it, we welcome immigrants, because we know many are only seeking a better way of life or fleeing violence. I also agree, more can and should be done both regionally and internationally to assist migrants in their home country which will help to reduce the need for them to risk their lives. Nevertheless, our country is governed by a rule of law and there is a process in place that needs to be adhered to. Based on the trajectory and the booming construction economy, I’m inclined to believe migration to TCI will not cease anytime soon. It’s imperative that the powers to be, have more engaging and compelling conversations along with the appropriate action around this issue. The failure to control our borders, will continue to drastically change the conditions of labor supply and demand. In turn, it can have profound consequences, especially on a small developing nation like TCI.

Resources deployed to tackle crime in Provo

– while family islands report low crime Intensified police presence in high-risk areas and an increase in community policing are among initiatives to help curb crime on Providenciales, the only island so far with a crime surge. The National Security Council (NSC) reported on Wednesday, June 26, that strategic policing operations are in place with intensified patrols in high-risk areas, which also includes greater use of drones, and that operational resources are being redirected to support the response including an increase in community policing.

Additionally, two people are in custody following the three recent fatal accidents in Providenciales, as investigations continue. They also reported that across the other islands, there has been no increase in crime, and that plans are under consideration for the deployment of police resources to respective islands. As it relates to border security, the NSC discussed the strategic analysis and threat assessments to support intelligence-led interventions and multi-agency responses. HE Governor Dileeni Daniel-

Selvaratnam and the Hon Premier Charles Washington Misick, cochaired that meeting, held on July 21. Also at that meeting were Deputy Governor; the Hon Deputy Premier; the Hon Minister for Immigration and Border Services; the Hon Attorney General; the Acting Commissioner of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF); the Permanent Secretary National Security Secretariat (NSS); the Deputy the Permanent Secretary NSS and the NSS Threats Lead.

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Governor Daniel-Selvaratnam and Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr Eugene Otuonye, K.C.- (PHOTO: Governor’s Facebook page)

Governor Daniel-Selvaratnam and Deputy Premier, Hon Erwin Jay Saunders (PHOTO: Governor’s Facebook page)

TCI’s new Governor holds meetings with DPP and Saunders Her Excellency, Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam embarked on another round of introductory meetings with several government and judiciary officials in the Turks and Caicos Islands last week. According to the governor’s official Facebook page, Governor Daniel-Selvaratnam who was sworn in a month ago, recently met the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Eugene Otuonye, K.C. Their discussion was centered on justice outcomes and the strengthening of multi-agency work across the justice system. The governor also held a meeting with the Deputy Premier, Hon Erwin Jay Saunders where they discussed his portfolio of responsibilities as Minister of Finance. Coupled with this, in a bid to

better understand the territory’s hurricane preparedness, the governor also visited a hurricane shelter where she was briefed by the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) on their implementation plans and local partnerships. On Friday, the governor met members of the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) including the Land Registry and Lands Division in Grand Turk. The governor’s page explained that the AGC serves to uphold the rule of law, providing legal services to the government including the drafting of legislation and litigation of civil and public law matters, while the land registry is responsible for recording all land transactions in TCI.

HE the Governor met members of the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) including the Land Registry and Lands Division in Grand Turk

Dr Raven Saunders appointed Deputy Chief Medical Officer

Dr Raven Saunders

Dr Raven Saunders, a known national scholar, has been appointed to the post of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, within the Ministry of Health. A former valedictorian of the H.J. Robinson High School (2007) and the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (2009), Dr Saunders holds an Associate Degree in General Studies (Science) from the TCI Community College; a Bachelor of Science Degree (Magna Cum Laude) in Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth; and a Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Degree MBBS from the University

of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston. Commenting on the appointment, Head of the Public Service, Deputy Governor Anya Williams stated that Dr Saunders has made a name for herself in the medical field through the committed and caring service that she has provided to her clients. In her new senior management role, and under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nadia Astwood, she will share the nationwide responsibility for managing and coordinating the various aspects of the health care system in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Along with the CMO, Dr Saunders will be responsible for providing leadership support to a team of professionals and will be accountable for the performance of the departments and medical staff and officers against the Ministry of Health and Human Services Operational Plan, Key Performance Indicators and by extension for the overall performance of the Health System in collaboration with CMO, Williams said. “This is a very significant role with a wide range of responsibilities. I am confident that Dr Saunders will do exceedingly CONTINUED 

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Environment Assessment and Planning Sub-committee (EAP) participants

Participants demonstrate the use of mobile devices to conduct damage assessments

Tourism ministry conducts DANA refresher training Environment Assessment and Planning Sub-committee (EAP) conducted a refresher session on the critical need to accurately assess the damage caused by natural disasters as well as identify the need for immediate assistance in relief and reconstruction efforts was recently highlighted at a training session on Friday 21 July 2023. The Ministry of Tourism under the technical guidance of the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) facilitated a half-day “Damage Assessment and Needs

Analysis (DANA)” refresher training on Friday 21 July 2023 at the LIFE Center, Grand Turk for the Environment, Assessment and Planning (EAP) sub-committee. Reflecting on the devastation caused by natural disasters in the Turks and Caicos Islands in past years, including the most recent, Hurricane Fiona in September 2022, the training session which is the first in a series of gatherings examined the logistics for the EAP teams from Grand Turk and Salt Cay. Tourism Risk Manager, Mr. Brian Been opened the session and brought greetings on behalf

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well in this post, and I wish her all the best as she embarks on a new path in her journey,” she added. Commenting on her appointment, Dr Saunders said she is honoured to take on the position, and that she intends to serve well and provide the best policies and healthcare services. She stated: “When I was appointed to the post of medical officer in the Ministry of Health in February 2022, words cannot describe the feelings invoked when you can provide appropriate and adequate medical care to the community that once supported you through your career journey. “Working as a medical officer at the Grand Turk Clinic has been my most rewarding career experience. My patients' lives have touched and educated me, and I hope to have also impacted their lives.” She is encouraging all past, present and future graduates to

return home to contribute to the territory, adding “hurdles may arise but do not give up. Your perseverance and hard work will be acknowledged". Prior to her 2022 appointment, Dr Saunders served as a member of the Primary Healthcare Unit's COVID-19 Response Team in February 2021 and as the Clinic Manager and Family Doctor on the island of Ambergris Cay for Ominicare. She also served as the Family Doctor with ACCU Diagnostics on the island of Providenciales in 2020. Before her return to the TCI in 2020, Dr Saunders had the opportunity to garner a wealth of medical experience as a Medical Intern at the St. Ann's Bay Hospital, where she was trained in multiple disciplines and was later able to further enhance her skills by working as a Senior Health Officer in multiple clinics throughout the North-East Regional Health Authority in Jamaica.

of the Minister of Tourism and the Committee Chairperson, Mr. Wesley Clerveaux, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism. Mr. Patrick Jarrett, a member of the DANA team, delivered the invocation, a recent statement from the Government said. Mr Kevern A. De Bellott, Hazard Mitigation & GIS Manager, DDME facilitated the training. Other members of the Ministry of Tourism executive, including Deputy Secretaries, Mr Arthur Been and Mr Ronlee James and Head of Secretariat Mrs Mellisa Ariza were on hand; the DDME

team was also supported by Ms. Kevaun Lucas, Deputy Director and Mr. Gary McLean, Community Preparedness Officer. In commenting on the event, the Hon. Josephine Connolly said: “'This is an excellent example of risk mitigation as my Ministry of Tourism is responsible for the EAP sub-committee, and our focus on efficient damage assessment, while reducing interruptions and returning to normalcy if impacted not only by storms but other hazards. “Thanks to the DDME for the continual assistance to the EAP on

this initiative.” She stressed that her Ministry will conduct similar sessions throughout the islands in an effort t make this a regular activity for the EAP. The full participation from the teams and the turnout was seen as a success by the organizers. The session was also streamed via Microsoft Teams for Salt Cay attendees. The Ministry encourages persons wanting to become volunteer damage assessors to register interest with the DDME or Ministry.

Laporte appointed deputy director of the Department of Motor Vehicles Ms Jenika Laporte has been appointed as the deputy director of the Department of Motor Vehicles within the Ministry of Home Affairs and Transportation, according to information from the Office of the Deputy Governor. Ms Laporte holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Everest University in Orlando, Florida and is pursuing Public Policy and International Relations studies. Having worked in the financial industry for over 15 years, particularly in corporate and commercial banking, Ms Laporte has an extensive background in account management, customer service and relations, and sales and financial solutions. She joined the public service in July 2021 as Head of the Secretariat in the Ministry of Immigration and Border Services, a post she has held since this most recent appointment. As Head of the Secretariat, she worked closely with the permanent secretary, deputy permanent secretaries and various department heads falling under the ministry’s remit and, occasionally, those tied to other

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Two of TCI’s bright stars secure coveted Chevening Scholarships The TCI continues to secure the prestigious Chevening Scholarships for its scholars, with two selected this year - Dr Raven Saunders and Ms Tamika Grant. The awardees will continue their educational journey in the United Kingdom. Dr Saunders is set to delve deeper into Public Health at the University of Birmingham, while Ms Grant is bound for Queen Mary

University of London to sharpen her skills with an LLM in Law. Recently appointed as the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Saunders is a beacon of dedication and accomplishment in TCI’s healthcare sector, a statement from the Governor’s Office reads. “As she gears up to study Public Health at the University of Birmingham, we're excited about

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to work along with a team who implemented necessary strategies to increase efficiency and service delivery. Additionally, in her role as Head of the Secretariat, Ms Laporte assisted with the drafting of cabinet papers, ministerial statements and press releases and coordinated secretariat functions in the ministry, which included liaising between the permanent secretary and minister, and between the permanent secretary board, cabinet and house of assembly, for the business of the ministry progressing through the political and administrative processes. Ms Laporte, in commenting on her appointment, stated: “When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen.” Isaiah 60:22 Thanks be to God, who is the head of my life. Every opportunity He gives, and the path He sets is purposeful, and His timing is perfect. He has planted this opportunity, and I will certainly do the work! I also express profound thanks to my family, close friends, and colleagues, who have supported me throughout my journey. As I embark on this new path, I’m truly honoured and humbled by the opportunity to serve my country and people in this capacity. I remain committed to bringing about positive change where I can while serving with the utmost integrity and national pride. This new role will allow me to be hands-on in increasing efficiency and improving service delivery

within the Department of Motor Vehicles, and I am enthusiastic. Significant change is on the way as our team works toward digitising our services and how we do business to make it convenient for our customers. Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service, HE Anya Williams, in extending congratulatory remarks to Ms Laporte, stated: “I am pleased to officially announce and congratulate Ms Jenika Laporte on her appointment as the new Deputy Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles within the Ministry of Home Affairs and Transportation. My office has set ambitious objectives for the 2023-2024 financial year and beyond, which requires successfully recruiting and retaining several vital roles across the government. The Department of Motor Vehicles is required to provide critical services to the general public and must do so efficiently and effectively. To this end, we are investing in urgent recruitment, digitising services, relocating the Providenciales office to a more suitable location, and reviewing policies and programs to serve the public better. “As the new Deputy Director of this department, along with the Director, Ms Laporte will play a critical role in delivering on these changes’ initiatives. I wish her well on her appointment and look forward to positive results from this department. Congratulations on your recent promotion, Ms Laporte!”

Governor Daniel-Selvaratnam flanked by Chevening scholarship awardees Dr Raven Saunders and Tamika Grant

the wealth of knowledge and skills she will bring back to enrich the healthcare system.” Ms Grant is a committed senior public prosecutor in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions known for her exceptional expertise. The Governor’s Office stated that this opportunity will empower her to deepen her legal knowledge, strengthen her professional network, and further benefit the territory’s legal system. HE Governor Dileeni DanielSelvaratnam shared her pride:

"We are immensely proud of Dr Raven Saunders and Ms Tamika Grant for receiving the prestigious Chevening Scholarships. “This recognition stands as a tribute to their unwavering dedication and exceptional abilities. We are confident that their UK studies will equip them with the insights and knowledge to make significant strides in their respective fields, and we eagerly anticipate the positive growth and development they will bring upon their return."

The governor noted that the selection of Dr Saunders and Ms Grant for the scholarships shines a light on their exceptional achievements, their potential as leaders, and their commitment to uplifting the Turks and Caicos Islands. Chevening Scholarships, funded by the UK government's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, offer extraordinary individuals globally the chance to broaden their academic and professional horizons.

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Things we must do in the TCI BY JOHN PHILLIPS

Over the years, I have often circulated mails to persons in authority but this year I thought I would check whether the general public is interested in fixing some of the things that are not right here. Of course, crime is a major problem but that is getting plenty of airtime. Jobs and enterprises do not receive enough attention. We need to grow businesses and provide opportunities. The suggestions herein would quickly provide about 500 jobs at decent wages which hopefully can be absorbed by the local community and not work permit holders. WISH LIST 2023 1. FISHING For many years now I have tried to generate interest in setting up a viable and sustainable fishing industry. We have by CITES grant an available Tuna quota for 1,500 tons per annum. We eventually lost our quota of Blue Tuna (7.5 tons per annum) because we were not using it. In monetary terms that quota is worth approximately $30,000,000 per annum if filled. We also have what was referred to as “a virtually inexhaustible stock of Red Snapper in the Caicos Passage. For that we would have to set our own quota in such a way as to ensure that the stocks were not overfished and that numbers could be maintained for the future. On the Atlantic shores we have large stocks of Grouper. The shelf runs from about 1,200 feet to 1,400 feet along the north shores of Providenciales, North Caicos and Middle Caicos. That shelf creates hydroclines as the cold water from the deep spills over the shelf carrying a vast resource of food for the shoals. Whilst we could and should encourage a certain level of exports for the snapper we should probably fish grouper only for domestic market. An interesting side issue is that snappers derive their colour because of their diet of shrimp. A “virtually inexhaustible stock of snapper means a virtually inexhaustible supply of food for them – Shrimp; another high-value product. This presents a different kind of problem in that the shoals are in a range of 300 to 800 feet and shrimp would have to be caught by nets. There is no way to avoid a by-catch of snapper and therefore the quotas would have to apply to both. Great care must be taken on the quota for shrimp as if we overfish that main food source we also lose all the snapper.

Just over a year ago, I indicated to Government that I had clients in North America who were willing to create a TCI Mutual Fund to support Fishing and Agriculture but that in order to make that viable the legislation must be changed. The premise is that fishing should always be an industry in which only Turks and Caicos Islanders are permitted and the intention is to direct the fund towards assisting TCIs to acquire the vessels and equipment to undertake the enterprise. No foreign persons should be allowed licenses in this industry. New legislation must address quotas and the rates that fishers should pay for the quota they reap from the shoals. If a single Tuna boat can reasonably expect to catch 100 tons in a season ($2,200,000.00) then a quota per 100 tons should reasonably be put at 10% of catch value. This level of quota fee will be required to properly regulate the industry and the by-catch. The legislation would also have to set quotas and fees for Snapper and Grouper but possibly at slightly reduced fees. The legislation must require that all catches be landed here in TCI. I suggest an open market where processors, resorts and foreign buyers can bid for the catch. Given that the best prices can be achieved for fresh (not frozen) products I believe that the predominant market should be in Providenciales with ease of access to the airport so that fresh fish can be flown directly to the markets in the USA. We would still require packing plants and probably processing plants close by to process a catch that landed overnight to be prepared and shipped out by air that same day. Tuna fetches the best prices if flown fresh to the markets (iced down and carefully packed of course). Fresh Snapper is in high demand in the USA and our Caribbean red snapper is considered much higher quality that the Mexican snapper which presently dominates the US market. I believe that if we could create a fleet of six locally owned and fully rigged vessels and have all landings here in an open market the industry would very quickly provide over 300 well-paid jobs including the peripheral businesses of processing, packing, shipping and logistics. There is one other issue in legislation and that relates to the confidence of investors in funding properly equipped vessels for the purpose. A vessel must be rigged for Tuna during the season but must be able to change the rig to fish snapper or grouper or even shrimp when the tuna season is

JOHN PHILLIPS over. The only way to acquire and deploy fishing vessels would be that the Mutual Fund would own the vessels and lease them to local fishermen. The operator of the vessel would be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the vessel and the equipment and the Fund must have the right to repossess the vessel for nonpayment of the lease or failure to maintain. The Fund would then be free to lease the vessel to another local fisherman. The ownership would at all times remain with the Fund. If the intention were to sell the vessel on some sort of stage payment programme the same would have to apply. If an enterprise were undertaken as a Venture Capital investment the interests of the Fund must be protected and the fund must be able to retain ownership of the vessel until fully paid out. One other consideration would be that the Government consider an Excise Tax on all seafood exported. Again, this will offset the costs of regulating the industry. One of the interesting side benefits of creating our own fleet is that we would simultaneously create our own unofficial “police force” to protect against poachers from DR and other sources. In closing, I emphasise one significant failing which falls more to the UK Government than to ours. We must clearly define and enforce our Territorial Economic Zone with 200 miles into the Atlantic and 50/50 on all borders with our neighbouring countries. The outrageous claims made by Dominican Republic must be halted as a matter of urgency or we will have no territorial waters. 2. AGRICULTURE I refer to the previously mentioned Mutual Fund and those investors would also promote the creation of our own drive towards selfsufficiency in agriculture. The Government farm in North Caicos is woefully underutilized. Our climate will support immediate entry into cash crops such as Corn, Bananas, melons (including cantaloupes), tomatoes and many

other products. As we progress, we can over time, create orchards for citrus fruits, avocado and mango but that is long term whilst the trees grow to maturity. Aside from crops we should also look at organic meat products. Chicken would be easy and Heritage pork would also thrive here. If we produced organic products the resorts would absorb the entire production at premium rates. Once again, this activity should be reserved for TCIs but the investors should be protected to the extent that the equipment and machinery funded remain the property of the Fund until fully amortized. It is intended that significant components of machinery and plant be held in a pool and rented as required by the individual farmers. The Fund also contemplates the construction of a cleaning and packing plant for the produce. It makes sense to have a single packing plant at nominal fees for all producers. If a farmer were to wish to undertake egg production then it would make sense for that individual operation to have its own packing plant. Chicken farming is a complicated matter because of common diseases and maladies occurring in poultry and there must be sufficient space and facilities for quarantine. If there were more than one producer, then a clear distance between them is essential and there must be no cross-contamination. Health checks should be carried out before the chickens are delivered to the abattoir and packing plant. It would not take much to create an industry which would employ approximately 100 persons in all aspects of it based on proper utilization of roughly 600 acres. 3. WASTE MANAGEMENT Another of my favourite subjects and another year gone with no positive movement. The offer by CDB to fund studies in January 2022 was rather curious. I know of two parties who responded to the request for “expressions of interest”. Neither received an acknowledgement of receipt and neither has been approached since to offer a bid for the services. It seems that CDB, instead, selected their own chosen source from abroad and have not produced any results. The study contemplated by CDB is not relevant as we already know that landfill is the worst possible approach to Waste Management and that there are few modern systems to consider. All modern waste management systems depend upon variations of the Pyrolysis systems which are tried and tested. TCIG presently spends in excess

of $5,000,000 per annum running an entirely unsatisfactory landfill programme which we know will eventually contaminate our water table and the burning of the waste contaminates our air. If we do not change the programme soon “Beautiful By Nature” will become a thing of the past. There are four groups that I know of capable of providing solutions to this problem. All four are promoting the use of Pyrolysis although the approach by each is slightly different. My preference is that we consider this as a PPP from the outset and with a target of majority ownership by TCIG within 7 to 10 years (that being the timescale to pay off the funding for the project). In considering the above statement I can say that one of the prospective tenderers had backing from the Canadian Government who would lend 75% of the funding to set up the programme on a 10year payback and very low interest. Once the loans are retired I believe that the PPP should be represented as 80% TCIG and 20% Private Sector. The reason for this is that the maintenance of the plant and the marketing of the by-products can be better handled by the Private sector Partners who will always be involved in the latest technology and are already operating in other countries. Thus, they already have buyers for the excess active carbon, fertilizers, and the like. I believe the domestic market can absorb the energy produced and the construction materials along with a portion of the carbons and fertilizers. Once the construction loans are retired TCIG could expect income between $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 per annum instead of the present $5,000,000 cost. The calculations are very clear. We presently produce approximately 40 to 50 metric tonnes of solid waste per day. This is a mix of household/resort waste from normal catering and services; a significant amount of oils and rubber (car tyres etc.); and a large amount of construction/demolition waste. The landscapers sadly also dump trimmings from trees and plants. 40 MT is equivalent to 2 megawatts of electrical power plus all the by-products. If a deal cannot be struck with Fortis [who appear to be a) resistant and b) greedy on their view of buying very cheap and selling high to public] then the energy can be offered as Bio-diesel or an equivalent to propane gas. The bio-diesel can be immediately used by any marine diesel engine CONTINUED 

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THE HEART OF THE MATTER

‘King of Kings’, the 2015 biography of Emperor Haile Selassie I, by Asfa - Wossen Asserate. (Photo credit: University of Chicago Press)

Prince Asfa - Wossen Asserate is the greatnephew of the last Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Salassie I. (Photo Credit: Sebastian Arlt)

The 2003 best selling book ‘Manners’, by Asfa - Wossen Asserate, was translated into 35 languages. (Photo credit: DTV, Germany)

A weak man's imitation of strength Thoughts about boorish contemporaries and why good manners matter

Sometimes you should listen to your “inner voice”, your gut feeling. Actually, let me correct myself, you should always heed your “inner voice”. And yet, there I was going through the file of an individual who wished to regularise their TCI residency status but was struggling to get anywhere. My challenge was to pick up the pieces where previous immigration advisors and a lawyer had given up. Without delving into specifics, I can confidently say that this was an incredibly complex case and despite investing over a year, countless hours in queues and numerous meetings, I too had to reluctantly concede defeat. Our immigration system is deeply flawed and navigating the tangled web of bureaucracy is not only immensely frustrating but can be a soul-crushing endeavour, as many of you may well know. I intend to explore this topic further in an upcoming column. After informing the client of my decision to return their file and refund the government fee they had paid, as well as waiving a substantial part of my fees, I had expected the matter to be resolved. I was blindsided when it wasn’t. Instead, I was bombarded with a barrage of abusive, insulting text and voice

BY TITUS DE BOER Titus de Boer was born in Hamburg and spent his formative years in the West Indies. After a formal education in Germany and subsequent training as a journalist, he moved to the TCI in 1989. These days he works as a residency consultant for Titan Services. (www.titanservices.biz). Readers wishing to contact Titus with ideas and/or suggestions for columns, can to so on tdbtci@aol.com.

messages, emails and veiled threats from my former client and their partner. The tone and style of their communications resembled that of an unruly, adolescent teenager. The entire episode brought to mind the saying, “just because you’re upset, doesn’t mean your right”. It also prompted me to reread a thought-provoking column by Drexwell Seymour titled “Express Your Opinions Respectfully”, which was published a few weeks ago. In it Drexwell writes, “We do not need to attack the characters of people. I find these attacks distasteful. What is even more concerning, is that many people are forwarding some of these nasty attacks messages to others to see. In doing so the focus now is on the individuals and not on the issues”. He is right. Someone who would without doubt agree with Drexwell’s view, would be Dr Prince AsfaWossen Asserate. The Ethiopian-

German author of the bestselling book “Manners” has remained an influential read in my repertoire since I first reviewed it upon publication, in 2003. I keep coming back to the work, not just because “Manners” is such an elegant read but also because subsequent publications by Dr Asserate have been such rewarding reads. These include a poignant biography of Emperor Haile Selassie I, entitled “King of Kings: The Triumph and Tragedy of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia”, and a profound insight into the African migrant crisis in his 2018 book, “African Exodus: Migration and the Future of Europe”. Reviews of both books are on my list of upcoming columns. Let’s revisit “Manners”. I must clarify that this book is not your typical dry guide to etiquette and correct behaviour. On the contrary, Asfa-Wossen Asserate uses the book to demonstrate that manners

are more a matter of attitude than following complex behavioural rules. He probes into etiquette and customs while examining their ethical underpinnings. Importantly, he explores how these concepts remain valid and meaningful in today’s world. In a chapter delightfully entitled “Vulgarity”, from this compelling and often amusing book, Asserate presents vulgarity as “the embodiment of the irreconcilable opposite of manners”. Intriguingly, this Ethiopian Prince views vulgarity not as a class issue but rather a question of morals, thereby influencing aesthetics. As he succinctly puts it, “The deeply ugly and the deeply malevolent become one in vulgarity.” According to Asfa-Wossen Asserate, the defining feature of vulgarity is the inherent failure to show respect. Asfa-Wossen Asserate, a member of the Ethiopian Orthodox

Tewahedo Church, attributes both his survival after the 1974 Ethiopian revolution and his profound understanding of good manners to his faith. He emphasises that “Jesus laid the foundations of good manners”, quoting the biblical directive, “Love your neighbour as yourself”, as the bedrock of etiquette. We have come full circle to where this column began: considering the society we live in and how we might all strive to show more kindness in our everyday interactions. The American philosopher Eric Hoffer once wrote, “Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength”. I was reminded of these words when I read the immature tirades from my now former client. It’s a valuable lesson for all of us, we all make mistakes and several times during any given day we disagree with people. That is part of human nature, and it is absolutely ok. What is unacceptable is to hurl verbal or written insults at others, no matter how upset we may be or for that matter how right. So, let’s take a deep breath, acknowledge our shared humanity — and fallibility — and say a kind word, with a smile. Give it a try. Our world will be a better place for it.

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US Customs and Border Protection reps meet local law enforcement heads The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force continues to deepen relations with its regional and international bilateral partners, recently meeting with representatives of the US Customs and Border Protection Agency. On Wednesday, June 26, John Priddy, who is the Executive Director (Southeast Region) of the US Customs and Border Protection for Air and Marine Operations conducted an introductory visit with local law enforcement officials as the two agencies work to strengthen coordination on irregular migration. Priddy, along with his colleague Robert Angell met with the acting Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams, acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Kendall Grant, and Head of the National Crime and Intelligence Bureau Willet Harvey. In a brief statement on the visit, Police noted that Priddy’s duties as head of his division, include assessing the effectiveness of air and marine forces and organising operations with military officials and senior officials from federal, state, and local agencies to combat transnational criminal activity. They said the visit was fruitful, with the main conversation being

the continued collaboration of border security between the US and TCI law enforcement agencies.

Things we must do in the ... (including the Vartsila engines at Fortis power station) and the gas can be used on any application presently using propane. The cost of those fuels would be substantially cheaper than the imported fuels currently available. Metal waste is removed during the process and would be

Electronic filing of court cases extended to family islands The Judiciary is now extending its e-filing technology to North Caicos, Middle Caicos, South Caicos, and Salt Cay. E-filing enables court users to file documents and access existing matters at the Supreme Court, it also allows internal administrative duties of the Registry, including the assignments of cases to judges to be undertaken electronically. Currently, Judicial Kiosks have been set up at the Supreme Court in Providenciales, Grand Turk, and more recently at the District Commissioners’ Offices at North and Middle Caicos. Members of the public can now access court services at the Judicial Kiosks, where they will be assisted by people trained in e-filing, to file their claims. Chief Justice, Madam

John Priddy and Robert Angell of the US Customs and Border Protection Agency met with local law enforcement officials: acting Commissioner Rodney Adams, acting Deputy Commissioner Kendall Grant, and National Crime and Intelligence Bureau head, Willet Harvey. (Photo: RTCIPF)

Mabel Agyemang said: “This is our move towards greater convenience in accessing justice and delivering a paperless court.” The move is in line with the Judiciary’s aim to provide a digitised court – E-Judiciary - which entails electronic case management, statistical reporting and electronic court filing (e-filing). It forms part of the 2020 to 2025 Strategic Framework of the Judiciary. The Chief Justice stated that work is ongoing to complete the setting up of the Judicial kiosks on South Caicos and Salt Cay, and to extend a similar e-filing service for Magistrate Court matters to all islands shortly. The e-filing service will also shortly be implemented for the Court of Appeal, she added.

consolidated as scrap and shipped out. Glass, stone and construction waste are ground to a fine powder and provide a good quality additive for concrete or construction blocks. Wood, tyres, waste oils and even some plastics are very effective in the production of fuels and would be completely converted. That simple scenario makes money and pays off the loans but we have more than 20 years of heritage waste in the dump at present. An alternative calculation indicates that if we mine the landfill and process 80 MT per day we would have the equivalent of 4 megawatts of power and double the amounts of by-products for export. The concept is that the entire process be handled as one. The pyrolysis operation would collect the garbage, sort the garbage, process the garbage and sell the products produced. A fully operational plant could be in use within 10 to 11 months from award of contract. Such an operation would generate over 100 jobs including the plant maintenance, collection delivery and distribution of end products and provide cheaper power / fuel for the islands 4. ROAD SAFETY AND TRAFFIC This is a new wish for this year. The traffic in Providenciales is much heavier than it used to be in the past and the standard of driving is dreadful. We hand out licenses to any person who holds a licence from another country with no tests and very little language or road sign knowledge. This should stop and all drivers should take a test in order to qualify. One of the glaring examples of the lack of knowledge of our

laws and regulations is the use of Leeward Highway. On any given day or hour one finds more traffic using the right-hand lane than the left. Occasionally I ask drivers I know why they are using the right-hand lane. The answers are interesting. Some say its OK because I was doing the right speed; others say it a two-lane road so I can use either; one even said the driving instructor told her that she must drive on the right-hand lane on the highway and the left lane on other roads. Last I looked the code is very clear – there are only two conditions upon which one uses the right-hand lane: overtaking slower traffic or turning right. The next, and maybe even more dangerous misconception, is the use of roundabouts. Roundabouts are supposed to be a means of creating a steady flow and merger of traffic from different directions. Most days it seems more like a race track. My office is at Market Place and the roundabout outside is a dangerous place. We see vehicles approaching at speeds of 40mph and more; some have difficulty stopping on the line if other traffic is on the roundabout. Each morning I approach from the east and must make a right at the roundabout; very often the vehicle in the right-hand lane stops and one of those little 2-for-1s shoots up the inside lane to overtake the stationary vehicle. We make no effort towards driver education for residents and especially for tourists. All rental cars should come with a clear concise instruction card covering the basics. Another interesting, but not necessarily dangerous, observation is the failure of Road Traffic department to capitalize on the available Treasury income stream. Instead of issuing driving licences

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to owners of villas and condos and also allowing them to licence their vehicles we make them jump through hoops. Proof of ownership and the like. This income would help fund awareness programmes and driver education. According to law any person who spends more than 30 days here MUST apply and pay for a TCI driving licence. We could create a special category with say six-8 month validity at a set price and remind tourists to bring their purse (no not your brother Perce). This would also allow a brief awareness quiz to remind them they are not in Kansas anymore. There are a great many things we could do to advance TCI and create a long-term sustainable future for generations to come. Many of these things are very simple and need not cost us a great deal. One of my favourite thoughts to allow us to build momentum with a minor cost is that every politician and every civil servant should read the book “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell. He gives examples of small things which brought about major changes. We need to start thinking outside the box and have confidence in the ability and resilience of this island nation. We have the best and most stable economy in this entire region and we must ensure that we maintain that. We must capitalise on the success of our tourism industry and use it as a springboard to propel us into new and long-lasting economic developments. We are the centre of the region; draw a 600-mile radius circle and look where we are and the access we have to other countries. We should set as a target the goal of being a regional hub for trade, aviation and seaborne activities.

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Bahamas: Insurers fear ‘hardship’ over EU blacklist capacity threat Bahamian insurers this week warned they, and thousands of businesses and homeowners, will face “tremendous economic hardship” if 35 per cent of reinsurance capacity is lost by The Bahamas failing to escape Europe’s tax blacklist. Major property and casualty underwriters told Tribune Business that The Bahamas is running out of time to exit the European Union’s (EU) non-cooperative list, and in effect has only one shot at achieving such an outcome through this October’s review, if it is to secure continued German reinsurance support that is “critical” to maintaining coverage for key real estate, auto and other assets. Anton Saunders, RoyalStar Assurance’s managing director, explained that reinsurers such as Munich Re will be prevented by German law from receiving tax relief or deductions on hurricane-related claims payouts to The Bahamas if this country still remains on the 27-nation EU’s blacklist after the October review. Given that such payouts will likely be worth hundreds of millions of dollars if a Dorianstrength storm strikes a major Bahamian island, he added that the loss of such tax relief might

deter German reinsurers from continuing to support local carriers such as RoyalStar by underwriting the bulk of this nation’s risks. Such a scenario, if it happens, would occur at the worst-possible time given that reinsurance capacity and willingness to underwrite risks in the disasterprone Caribbean is at a near 30-year low. Insurance Company of The Bahamas (ICB), in its just released 2022 annual report, said the drop in reinsurance availability has already pushed property insurance costs for Bahamian homeowners and businesses to the highest levels it has seen in its 26-year history. And premium prices would be sent skyrocketing even further if Bahamian insurers lose German reinsurance support through this nation failing to exit the EU’s blacklist. Timothy Ingraham, Summit Insurance Company’s managing director, told this newspaper that the loss of such backing would likely force all local property and casualty underwriters to halt taking on any new business, adding: “That’s not a scenario we want.” For the progress of new commercial and residential real estate developments, which generate growth and jobs, may be halted if they are unable to obtain

The Bahamas is running out of time to exit the European Union’s (EU) non-cooperative list

the insurance coverage their lenders demand. The Davis administration has been working feverishly to address the deficiencies cited by the EU in time for the latter’s October blacklist review, while at the same time blasting the bloc for unfairly targeting The Bahamas with an initiative based on double standards. Both Prime Minister Philip Davis KC and Ryan Pinder KC, the attorney general, have in recent weeks blasted the EU for subjecting this nation to demands it refuses to impose on its own members even though the likes of Luxembourg are viewed by many as far greater offenders when it comes to tax transparency. And, acknowledging the insurance industry’s fears, both have warned that Brussels’ initiative threatens to make it

harder for The Bahamas to rebuild in the wake of natural disasters if reinsurance support is lost. Mr Saunders, while praising the stance they and the Government have taken, warned that this has to be backed by concrete action to almost guarantee that this nation escapes the EU blacklist by October/November 2023 as this is when the next reinsurance cycle starts. “The Prime Minister and the Attorney General have made statements on the blacklisting and how unfair it is to countries like ours,” the RoyalStar chief said. “I think we all in the industry are happy they are taking a keen interest in what is going on. However, at the end of the day, we hope the technocrats are doing their job to ensure we get off this blacklist.”

The Bahamas was re-listed by the EU in late 2022 for alleged deficiencies with its ‘economic substance’ regime - in particular the online portal via which companies fulfilled their reporting requirements under Bahamian law. ‘Economic substance’ requires specific companies to be doing real business in the jurisdiction and have a physical presence - not be operating as ‘brass plate’ or ‘letterbox’ companies. The Government has moved to correct the flaws with the economic substance reporting portal, having contracted BDO to develop a solution that will address the EU’s concerns. Mr Pinder previously voiced optimism that The Bahamas is on course to escape the 27-nation bloc’s blacklisting when it reviews the allegedly non-cooperative countries in October.

St Vincent’s police force on high alert for possible reprisals after mass killing Amid rising tensions in St Vincent following the shocking murder of five people in Kingstown, the local police force has put off all vacation and unpaid leave for its officers until further notice. Reports are that a circular issued by the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said that the gazetted officers also decided to restructure the leave system for police officers and that divisional commanders were also ordered to inform ranks under their command. At a joint press conference, Police Commissioner Colin John, Acting Prime Minister Montgomery Daniel, and other Cabinet members addressed the alarming situation. Commissioner John reported that the police force had received intelligence about potential reprisals, taking these threats – along with the recent shootings and fatalities – extremely seriously. The Commissioner revealed

SVG police force are on high alert with 35 murders so far for the year

that police intelligence suggested a connection between some of the homicides occurring in St Vincent

and the Grenadines, with fewer than 100 individuals responsible for the majority of major crimes.

According to John, these individuals represent a minuscule portion of the over 110,000 citizens, yet their actions have profound impacts. He traced the roots of these violent reprisals back to 2014, suggesting a botched drug transaction as the initial spark that has since escalated into a deadly feud. Despite the ongoing violence, Commissioner John reassured citizens, insisting the country remains “generally safe”. He affirmed that the police force had acted upon the intelligence received, and had even spoken to some of the victims prior to their tragic demise last Wednesday night, which he credited to proactive policing. Relaying details from the fateful night, John said police responded to reports of gunshots in the Harbour Club area, near the Grenadines Wharf.

Upon arrival, they discovered four individuals apparently deceased and a fifth critically injured, who was rushed to the hospital. By the end of the tragic night, all five victims had been declared dead by a doctor. John rebuffed criticisms over police response time to the incident, vowing increased police presence on the streets, which he cautioned may cause minor inconveniences to the public. The bloodshed on last Wednesday night has taken this year’s homicide count to an alarming 35, with seven of these murders happening within the past 36 hours. “It is not a good statistic. And the police, we have gone back to the drawing board. We have looked at ways in which we can improve what we are doing,” said John. (Caribbeannationalweekly)

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EU agrees to form committee for reviewing Citizenship by Investment Program in OECS countries

The data clearly shows that there is an overall and definitive decline in the number of COVID-19 cases in The Bahamas for 2023

Bahamian Health Ministry denies claims of rising Covid-19 cases The Bahamian Health Ministry has denied rumours spreading on social media that claim coronavirus (COvid-19) cases are rising on New Providence. In a statement on Monday, the ministry said confirmed Covid-19 cases are trending downward. “In June 2023, the most recent complete month for comparison, there were only 56 confirmed cases,” the ministry said. “The data clearly shows that there is an overall and definitive decline in the number of Covid-19

cases in The Bahamas for 2023. A closer examination of the number of positive cases over the past 28 days indicates that The Bahamas has averaged less than three cases per day over this period with no increases”. The ministry noted that while the Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, declared Covid-19 is no longer a public health emergency, it is still circulating in the community and now behaves like viral illness such as influenza. (Loopnews)

St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew, who is also the chairman of the nine-member Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) grouping, announced that the European Union (EU) has consented to establish a committee to assess and structure the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme. The CBI programme, utilised by several countries in the OECS region, has been instrumental in attracting investors to the subregion. The decision came after a significant meeting between Prime Minister Drew and EU representatives during the EUCELAC (European UnionCommunity of Latin American and Caribbean States) Summit in Brussels last week. In the meeting, a range of concerns related to the programme was discussed, including security issues, potential abuse, and the process of granting citizenship. Addressing these concerns, Prime Minister Drew and the head of the Citizenship by Investment Unit, Michael Martin, jointly submitted a comprehensive document outlining the measures

St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew

taken to bolster the programme’s integrity. They emphasised the strength of their due diligence procedures and assured that any instances of abuse would be promptly dealt with. The Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program offers foreign investors citizenship in exchange for substantial investments in the socio-economic development of the participating islands. However, the programme has faced criticism from several Western countries, including the United States and Europe. Recently, the United Kingdom took a

significant step by announcing that Dominicans would now require a visa for entry into the country, a decision that was implemented immediately. Reacting to the UK’s move, Dominica’s Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, expressed his disappointment, labelling it as “unfortunate.” He asserted that every nation possesses the right to continuously review its immigration policies to address contemporary challenges and opportunities, a principle that Dominica has also adhered to. (Caribbeanantionalweekly)

Bahamas Mangrove Alliance sets goal to plant millions of mangroves by 2025 AS World Mangrove Day is celebrated today, a Bahamian alliance has announced a goal of putting “millions of mangroves in the ground” by the end of 2025. The Bahamas Mangrove Alliance (BMA) was founded in April this year by three conservation groups – the international nonprofit organisation Bonefish and Tarpon Trust (BTT) and local non-profits the Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS) and Waterkeepers Bahamas (WKB) – and has already planted tens of thousands of new mangroves in Abaco and Grand Bahama. The alliance says much work lies ahead, however, as the country continues to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Dorian. “As the BMA continues to grow and attract new partners, we are scaling up our restoration efforts and aim to have millions of new trees planted by 2025,” said Jim McDuffie, president and CEO of BTT. “We will accomplish this through the twin approach of community-based plantings fed

Bahamas Mangrove Alliance has announced a goal of putting “millions of mangroves in the ground” by the end of 2025

by the establishment of many new nurseries across The Bahamas, and, by the large-scale distribution of propagules (baby mangroves) by sea and by air.” Speaking in detail of restoration numbers since 2019, WKB executive director Rashema

Ingraham said: “We have made great progress in a very short time. Working with communities, fishermen, scientists, and other NGO partners, our three organisations have planted nearly 100,000 new mangroves thus far. We plan to have another 20,000

propagules in the ground by the end of the week in celebration of World Mangrove Day. Through the efforts of the BMA our funders and allies, replanting in Grand Bahama and Abaco has grown exponentially, putting us on target to exceed 200,000 by the end of 2024 and, as Jim said, scale up to many millions in the future.” She added: “On World Mangrove Day, our mission is to increase awareness about the immense importance of mangroves while acknowledging the urgent threats they face. We take this opportunity to celebrate the remarkable work of conservationists worldwide, dedicated to safeguarding these invaluable resources. Education is a vital aspect of our mission, and today, we unite with the global conservation community to commemorate this significant day, championing the protection and restoration of wetland habitats and the diverse life they nurture.” Dr Craig Dahlgren, a 30-year veteran in local marine science research and executive director

of the Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS), said: “Mangroves are vanishing globally at an alarming pace, surpassing the rate of loss seen in forests and other crucial ecosystems. Within The Bahamas, mangroves play a crucial role in supporting a wide array of flora and fauna, including numerous marine species that are vital to our economy. I’m glad to report that nearly 10,000 mangroves were planted just this last weekend in Abaco in our World Mangrove day push.” Mr McDuffie added: “Hurricane Dorian caused significant damage to wetland forests across our archipelago in 2019, and we are steadfastly engaged in restoration efforts. This monumental task calls for collective effort, and the support we have been receiving, along with the growing number of new partners, fuels our determination. The BMA remains committed to expanding our endeavours across The Bahamas —this is just the beginning!” said McDuffie of BTT. (Tribune242)

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July 29 - August 4, 2023

Hunter Biden: Plea deal for president’s son collapses in dramatic court hearing An agreement expected to see US President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, plead guilty to tax charges and admit a gun offence has dramatically fallen apart in court. The plea deal, negotiated over several weeks, was likely to spare the younger Mr Biden prison time. But a judge on Wednesday said she could not “rubber stamp the agreement”. The case marks the first time the justice department has charged the child of a sitting president. Hunter Biden’s lawyers have been given 14 days to hash out a new deal with the prosecution. It follows a five-year investigation into the finances of the US first son, who arrived on Wednesday morning at the court in Wilmington, Delaware. In a plea agreement announced last month, he was to be charged with two misdemeanour counts for failing to pay his taxes on time in 2017 and 2018. He was also to admit that he had illegally possessed a gun while being a drug user, and agree to drug treatment and monitoring in lieu of a more serious felony charge and possible jail time. But during the three-hour

The plea deal, negotiated over several weeks, was likely to spare the younger Mr Biden prison time

hearing, US District Court Judge Maryellen Noreika questioned whether the deal would also provide Hunter Biden with immunity from crimes he could be found liable for in the future. She said the agreement contained “non-standard terms” and its proposed resolution for the gun possession offence was

“unusual”. Officials with the justice department are still investigating whether Hunter Biden violated federal laws that required him to register as a foreign agent while working in China and Ukraine during his father’s vice-presidency, CNN reported. Legal teams for both sides were

seen negotiating in full view of reporters inside the court in an effort to salvage the plea deal or carve out a narrower agreement. But the hearing ended with Judge Noreika, a Trump appointee, declining to sign the deal. She gave the two parties a fortnight to reach a new agreement and brief her. Hunter Biden, who initially offered to enter a guilty plea, ended by pleading not guilty for the timebeing. In a statement on Wednesday, the White House said the president and first lady “love their son and they support him as he continues to rebuild his life”. “Hunter Biden is a private citizen and this was a personal matter for him,” said press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. The misdemeanour tax counts are minor charges compared to the more serious allegations against Hunter that congressional Republicans have introduced in committee hearings. Republicans allege that he was offered an unusually lenient plea deal because he is the president’s son. The House of Representatives

Oversight Committee has already heard testimony from a whistleblower who claimed the justice department had deliberately stalled the tax investigation. That is denied by the US Attorney for Delaware, David Weiss, who led the investigation. Mr Weiss was appointed by former President Donald Trump and left in place by the Biden administration to finish the investigation into Hunter. He has offered to testify in front of Congress to address criticism of the inquiry. Republicans, who are examining various allegations against Hunter Biden, have focused on a notorious laptop that he apparently abandoned in a computer repair shop in Delaware. The contents have been used to try to prove bribery and corruption against the president’s son, and to attempt to connect his father to illegal business dealings. But Democrats say it is no coincidence that Republicans are attacking the justice system while Mr Trump faces two criminal indictments and may soon learn of charges against him in two more cases. (BBC)

Ukraine war: UK criticised for ‘lack of understanding’ of Wagner’s activities in Africa The UK government has been sharply criticised by the Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) for underestimating the dangerous growth of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group. In a scathing report, the crossparty committee of MPs accused the government of what it called “a dismal lack of understanding” of Wagner’s activities in Africa. “We are deeply concerned by the government’s dismal lack of understanding of Wagner’s hold beyond Europe, in particular their grip on African states,” says the Committee’s chair, Alicia Kearns MP. Meaning what, exactly? The report itemises seven states where Wagner’s military activity has been detected: Ukraine, Syria, the Central African Republic (CAR), Sudan, Libya, Mozambique and Mali. Wagner has developed a highly successful and profitable business model in these countries, enriching itself and its client rulers, mostly at the expense of the local population. The committee, which for the first time has commissioned open-

source investigative research for its 82-page report, asserts that for 10 years the British government has “under-played and under-estimated the Wagner Network’s activities, as well as the security implications for Europe”. This topic has become all the more relevant this week as somewhere between 3000-10,000 Wagner mercenary fighters have set up base in Belarus while rhetorically announcing their desire to make a cross-border raid into Poland, a Nato state. The FAC report has used evidence provided by a wellplaced and senior Wagner source, a “defector”, who revealed that his organisation had boasted of teaching local police authorities in the CAR how to torture civilian captives. The Wagner Group is accused of murdering hundreds of civilians in that country while helping to prop up the regime that pays their salaries. Mali is a prime example of a country where the Wagner Group has successfully supplanted Western, French-led forces, while

Wagner’s military activity has been detected: Ukraine, Syria, the Central African Republic (CAR), Sudan, Libya, Mozambique and Mali

ingratiating itself with an autocratic government that recently seized power. “Where the West moves out, Wagner moves in, seeing opportunity in suffering and profit in chaos,” says the report. “The UK must provide an alternative for countries that are struggling’, it adds. “It is a foreign policy goal of the Kremlin to force failing states to rely on the Wagner network.”

Beyond Africa, the Wagner group was instrumental in enabling Russia’s illegal occupation and annexation of Crimea in 2014. They have since been one of Russia’s most effective fighting forces in Ukraine and have recently set up base in Belarus. Today’s report calls the government’s approach to Wagner “remarkably complacent”. Ms Kearns told the BBC that the Wagner group was symptomatic of the wider need to regulate Private

Military Companies (PMCs). While she maintained that the atrocities allegedly committed by the Wagner Group, notably in the CAR, were in a class of their own, she acknowledged that criticism could also be levelled at Westernbacked PMC’s such as the US security company Blackwater that was accused of killing civilians during its time as a contractor in Iraq. There is also a post-colonial history of western mercenary soldiers operating in Africa in the past with scant regard for human rights, notably in the Congo. But just how much could the UK do or have done, given that the Wagner group is effectively an arm of the Russian government? “Sanctions are not enough,” says Ms Kearns. “The UK needs to proscribe the Wagner group for what it is: a terrorist organisation.” A Foreign Office spokesperson told the BBC the UK had “heavily sanctioned the Wagner Group, including its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and several key commanders, limiting their travel and freezing their assets”.

July 29 - August 4, 2023

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UFOs and aliens bring a divided US Congress together If the truth is out there, the US Congress wants to know. The House of Representatives convened a landmark panel on unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAPs), known more colloquially as UFOs, on Wednesday, in the most serious acknowledgement yet that mysterious sightings deserve scrutiny at the highest levels of government. US lawmakers were “not bringing little green men or flying saucers into the hearing… we’re just going to get to the facts,” Republican Tim Burchett said at the beginning of the meeting. Yet the testimony at times strayed into the unknown. Over the course of two hours, three witnesses shared their encounters with objects that defied physics and told of pilots afraid to speak up, biological material recovered from crafts, and alleged retaliation against whistleblowers. All acknowledged that anomalous phenomena were a potential national security threat. The hearing produced no serious bombshells - nor a confirmation of alien life - but the fact that the witnesses received a major hearing before Congress was notable in and of itself. Lawmakers and witnesses alike used the panel to demand greater

The Pentagon released videos in 2020 to “clear up any misconceptions”

transparency around UAPs from the military. Retired US Navy commander David Fravor once again recounted his encounter with a “tic-tac” shaped UAP in 2004 that moved in a way that baffled aviators, footage of which was released in 2017 and publicly verified by the US Navy two years later. “The technology that we faced was far superior than anything that we had, have today, or are looking to develop in the next 10+ years,” Mr Fravor said. David Grusch, an ex-Air Force intelligence officer, hinted

that government officials had suppressed information and punished whistleblowers, but claimed he could not elaborate further in public due to classification laws. ‘HUMAN OR NON-HUMAN?’ In one notable exchange, Nancy Mace, a South Carolina Republican, asked Mr Grusch elaborate on what he knew about non-terrestrial bodies. She asked him if “biologics” were recovered from any crafts retrieved by the government. Referencing his previous media

interviews, Mr Grusch responded that “biologics came with some of these recoveries”. Were they human or nonhuman? Ms Mace asked. “Non-human, and that was the assessment of people with direct knowledge on the programme I talked to,” Mr Grusch responded. During a different line of questioning, he confirmed he had never personally seen an alien body. Witnesses also called for an official reporting process for military personnel or members of the public to report unexplained sightings “We need a system where pilots can report without losing their jobs,” said Ryan Graves, executive director of Americans for Safe Aerospace. Congress seemed eager to grant that request by the end of the session. “UAPs, whatever they be, may pose a serious threat to our military and our civilian aircraft, and that must be understood,” Robert Garcia, a California Democrat, said. “We should encourage more reporting, not less on UAPs. The more we understand, the safer we will be.” While both Republican and Democratic lawmakers took the subjects seriously, a few expressed

scepticism that extraterrestrial activity was afoot. ‘ALIEN INCOMPETENCE’ Eric Burlison, a Missouri Republican, attempted to poke holes at the concept that pilots saw alien objects. He said he found it difficult to believe beings who could travel billions of miles to reach us would be “incompetent” enough to crash on Earth. He asked whether any of the UAPs could actually be craft created by military contractors, or belong to secret agency programmes that other government entities had hidden. Washington’s public embrace of UFOs as a policy issue has moved with the same astonishing velocity as the mysterious objects, going from shadowy backroom meetings with a handful of enthusiasts to a full-blown, televised panel that received the same serious questioning as any other national security matter. In 2017, the issue burst into the open when The New York Times reported the existence of a secret Pentagon programme to investigate unidentified aerial phenomenon. The programme was backed by former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who represented the state of Nevada - and therefore, Area 51. (BBC)

Niger soldiers declare coup on national TV Soldiers in the West African country of Niger have announced a coup on national TV. They said they had dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the nation’s borders. Niger President Mohamed Bazoum has been held by troops from the presidential guard since early on Wednesday. He was promised Washington’s “unwavering support” in call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also said he had spoken to the president and offered the UN’s full support. Mr Bazoum is a key Western ally in the fight against Islamist militancy in West Africa. Two neighbouring countries, Mali and Burkina Faso, have experienced coups triggered by jihadist uprisings in recent years. In both countries the new military leaders have fallen out with France, the former colonial power, which also formerly ruled

The soldiers said they had dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the nation’s borders

Niger. In the TV announcement on Wednesday, Col Maj Amadou Abdramane, alongside nine other uniformed soldiers behind him, said: “We, the defence and security forces... have decided to put an end to the regime you know. “This follows the continuing deterioration of the security

situation, and poor economic and social governance.” He also said that all of the country’s institutions had been suspended and that the heads of the ministries would take care of dayto-day business. “All external partners are asked not to interfere,” he went on. “Land and air borders are closed until the

situation has stabilised.” He added a night curfew would take effect from 22:00 until 05:00 local time until further notice. Col Maj Abdramane said the soldiers were acting for the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP). After the soldiers’ TV announcement Mr Blinken called

for the release of President Bazoum. He told a news conference in New Zealand that “what it clearly constitutes is an effort to seize power by force and to disrupt the constitution”. The West African economic bloc Ecowas has said it “condemns in the strongest terms the attempt to seize power by force”. On behalf of Ecowas, Benin’s President Patrice Talon has arrived in the capital Niamey on a mediation mission. Mr Talon said “all means” would be used, if necessary to restore constitutional order in Niger, “but the ideal would be for everything to be done in peace and harmony”. Earlier on Wednesday, crowds in Niamey took to the streets in support of Mr Bazoum. A BBC reporter also saw heavily armed forces loyal to the president stationed around the national broadcaster. The city was mostly peaceful, although soldiers behind the coup attempt fired shots to break up the protests.

26 CLASSIFIEDS D’ROJAS BEAUTY SALON Lightbourne’s Bargain Center, Down Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

NAIL TECHNICIAN

MASON

NAIL LABOURER COSMETOLOGIST CARPENTER TECHNICIAN

CONTACT: 341-2506

CONTACT: 346-9919

Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

FR CONSTRUCTION

FLAMINGO NAILS

#9 South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

G & J CONSTRUCTION

FORBES BEAUTIFUL SALON

FM DESIGNS

EXTRAMILE CONSTRUCTION

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $9.00 Hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 37755

July 29 - August 4, 2023

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37678

GRANTS PETROLEUM #771 Leeward Highway, P.O Box 477, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Behind Mara, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Valley Rd., Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a

Back Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Clean the shop, load and offload materials by hand. Clean spray equipment. Hold cabinetry in place for cabinet makers to install etc. Salary: $9.00 Hourly

Shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. Makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, nail and skin care services. Salary: $9.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 344-5632

CONTACT: 1-649-241-1019

CONTACT: 344-0689

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37754

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GREGORY ANTHONY DEANE

IDEAL RESTAURANT

CHURCH OF GOD ABUNDANT LIFE

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

89 Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Snake Hill #16, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 242-2548 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

37733

ISLAND BROKERAGE Acting for:

CAROLINE GRAY

SOUND PAINTER LABOURER LABOURER CHEF ENGINEER LABOURER Providenciales Tel: 333-5032

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: $9.00 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

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: 649-244-9287

CONTACT: 432-8265

CONTACT: 346-2020

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37734

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 37729

TIMOTHY NASH

ISLAND TURQUOISE RENTAL

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the

Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Clean the house, wash, and iron. Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 242-7715

FIRST, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. 37765

JODESTI FRANCOIS South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

Blue Hills, Millennium Highway #145 Is seeking to employ a

house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 348-4537

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37732

CONTACT: 343-9028

CONTACT: 241-0452

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

37704

Kew Town, Provo Is seeking to employ a

JEAN’S PLUMBING

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house,

CARETAKER

LABOURER MASON

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

CONTACT: 347-8726

Applicant must be honest, reliable and good in caring for the sick. Evening work caring for me and keeping the area clean. Disposing of medication. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 344-4790

37757

JOE JANNY WALKIN

JOHNNY CLEANING

KAZMIA DAPLENE BEEN

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

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: 346-9113

CONTACT: 231-1719 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37751

RENEWAL, BELONGER IS GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. 37763

JEAN-BAPTISTE HENRILUS

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 37744

Cleaning outside the property, pick up yard waste, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes, cleaning personal vehicle. Salary: $9.00 hourly

37708

Adjusting sound,boosting monitor, providing distraction-free service as it relates to audio production. repair broken/faulty equipment. Salary: 8.00 per hour

Mara Plaza, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

JEAN AGENOR

Chalk Sound Villa 12 Pounds Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER CARETAKER CLEANER

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

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

CONTACT: 649-346-8228 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 37724

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37759

South Dock Is seeking to employ a

Behind Mara, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/ or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. $9.00 Hourly

2 LABOURER PLUMBERS Installs pipes and fixtures, installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc. $9.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 241-9020 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37714

Blue Hills Tel: 333-5032

GLASS CUTTER Cutting glass $8.00 per hour

RENEWAL, BELONGER TO APPLY. 37786

SOKOL LTD

Long Bay Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER Perform a variety of cleaning Activities such as sweeping, Mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms inspected According to standards. Salary: $9.00/Hourly

ACCOUNTS@PEARLSTCI.COM BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37699

KENARD FRANKLYN CRUICKSHANK

NANNY LABOURER CONTACT: 343-2768

APPOLON NOEL

CONTACT: 649-231-1742

#18 Zinnia Lane, Richmond Commons Is seeking to employ a

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

Clean the yard, takes out the trash. $8.00 per hour.

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

CONTACT: 1-649-232-2294 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 37750

37785

KENDRA PARKER Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean the bathroom, kitchen, living area and doing laundry. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-343-6324 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37709

July 29 - August 4, 2023 KERVINE PIERROT ROUSSEAUX Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

CLASSIFIEDS 27

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS KSK DELIVERY SERVICES The Bight Is seeking to employ a

LA FAMILIA RESTAURANT #8 Ball Park Lane, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

LATISHA LEON HARVEY Miracle Cl., Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LEVELT JULIEN Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

LOUISE ERILIEN Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN BABYSITTER BABYSITTER DOMESTIC LABOURER LABOURER Heavy lifting, Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 345-0734

loading and offloading goods from truck. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

HELPER

Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. Salary: $9.00 Hourly

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

CONTACT: 246-8103

CONTACT: 649-341-1051

CONTACT: 341-1097

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37736

37681

M & C CRAFTS AND SOUVENIRS

LUCY FRITH South Dock Rd. Is seeking to employ a

FISHERMAN Uses equipment like nets, fishing rods, and traps, to catch fish and other marine life. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 344-7751 BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37703

MARIE MORLEY Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Glass Shack, Paradise Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

CRAFTS SALES To carry out all perform sales duties, craftwork. Serve customers, make craft items for sale. $8.00 Hourly

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

M & S CRAFT

CONTACT: 331-8546

37731

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37712

MANPOWER SERVICES GROUP LTD.

MARANATHA RETAIL

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37747

3 Hope Street, Grace Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

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

The Bight Is seeking to employ a

WORKER

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

CONTACT: 241-6229 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 37812

MARC JANVIER

By Paradise Church, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER MASON MAINTENANCE LABOURER

LABOURER

To carry out all general janitorial cleaning and labour services. $8.00 Hourly

Responsible for maintaining inventory of supplies. Apply finishes to objects being crafted. Responsible for the clean-up and organization of the arts and crafts area. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 347-7265

CONTACT: 342-8063

CONTACT: 241-4976

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

CONTACT: 341-6355

CONTACT: 342-1198 37707

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

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37719

37713

MB CONSTRUCTION

MCDONALD WILLIAMS

MEP SOLUTIONS TCI LTD

MRB VARIETY STORE

By Mara, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

999 Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

37723

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

37760

LABOURER 2 LABOURERS LABOURER LABOURER TILE LAYER 2 SHELF STOCKERS Stocking 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

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: 342-1520

CONTACT: 344-2557

CONTACT: 241-7557

37740

37735

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

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37725

NARAD MARINO COALBROOKE Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

NEXT SALON AND SPA Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

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

NV LIMITED FORMER (NATURES VISIONS LTD) A210 E Regent Village Gracebay Road Providenciales, TCI Is seeking to employ a

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

Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 946-5901

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 37728

OBED CONSTRUCTION Long Bay at Sisal Road #61, Providenciales, TCI Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 37726

OMNICARE MEDICAL Town Centre Mall, Downtown Is seeking to employ a

Shelves in store. $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 344-2557

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 37741

PASTOR FERDINAND TOUSSAINT Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER BEAUTICIAN 2 GARDENERS (1) MASON 2 REGISTERED BABYSITTER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Must be able to do nails, braiding, weaving, relaxing, grooming, maintenance, cutting, trimming, and styling hair. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Must work weekends Digging holes, jackhammering, planting, caring for shrubs & trees. Jobs are outside Driving license a must Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 345-3962

CONTACT: 649-242-3823

CONTACT: 432-2211

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37721

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

37738

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT. RENEWAL 37694

To work from Monday to Saturday Duties: Laying blocks, building walls and plastering. Salary: $ 9.00 per hour

INTERESTED APPLICANTS PLEASE CONTACT US AT THIS NO: 649-343-1420 ONLY BELONGERS NEED TO APPLY. RENEWAL 37676

NURSES

Required Experience in any of the following areas: Emergency Room, Critical Care. Minimum of 5 years experience Administrative experience would be an asset. Base Salary: $2,500.00 monthly. Other benefits commensurate with years of experience.

CONTACT: 941-5050

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 37717

Applicant must be honest, reliable and good with children. Caring for two small children, washing, ironing and cleaning. Must be willing to work. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 341-3081 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37669

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July 29 - August 4, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Consultations and Online Survey Announced for Amendment of Immigration Ordinance in the Turks and Caicos Islands PROVIDENCIALES - The Ministry of Immigration and Border Services (MIBS) is pleased to announce the launch of public consultations and an online survey to gather feedback on proposed amendments to the Immigration Ordinance (2021). These amendments aim to enhance and update the existing immigration policies to better serve the interests of the country and its residents. The public’s input and engagement are essential to shaping these changes, and MIBS welcomes all stakeholders to participate in this important process. The proposed amendments to the Immigration Ordinance include several key points that will contribute to a more robust and effective immigration framework. The government has identified the need for changes in the following areas: 1. Permits: The types, requirements, conditions, and duration of permits for various purposes, such as work permits, Residence and Home Owner’s permits. 2. Employment and Labour Migration: The entry and regulation of foreign workers, including temporary workers and unskilled workers. 3. Immigration Enforcement: The powers and responsibilities of immigration officers. 4. Appeals and Judicial Review: Processes for appealing immigration decisions and seeking judicial review of immigration cases. 5. Family Reunification: Provisions for family reunification, specifying the eligibility criteria and processes for endorsing family members to join individuals already residing in the country. To gather feedback and engage with the public, MIBS will be organizing a series of public consultation events. These events provide an opportunity for stakeholders to directly express their opinions, ask questions, and offer suggestions regarding the proposed amendments. The schedule for the consultation events is as follows:

DATE

17th July 2023 17th July 2023 18th July 2023 19th July 2023 20th July 2023 20th July 2023

TIME

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

LOCATION

Salt Cay Shed Salt Cay Anglican Church Dillon Hall Grand Turk Community Centre South Caicos Gustavus Lightbourne Sports Complex Providenciales Community Centre Middle Caicos Horse Stable Beach North Caicos

In addition to the consultation events, an online survey is available for those who are unable to attend in person. The survey can be accessed by clicking the link below https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HX2JBLV. The deadline for submissions is 31st July 2023. MIBS encourages all residents, businesses, and stakeholders to participate in public consultations and the online survey to provide valuable insights and opinions on the proposed amendments. The feedback received will be carefully considered to ensure that the revised Immigration Ordinance reflects the needs and aspirations of the community it serves. For more information about the consultation events or to submit feedback, please contact mibs.consultation@gov.tc MIBS appreciates the cooperation and engagement of the public throughout this process, and together, we can build a more efficient and inclusive immigration system that supports the long-term growth and prosperity of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Ministry of Immigration and Border Services Border House Airport Road Providenciales (649) 338 5642

July 29 - August 4, 2023

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ATTAMAE E. EWING Pete Court, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 345-2563 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 37695

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT We are searching for a motivated Accounting Assistant who is an excellent multitasker with exceptional communication and time management skills. Accounting Assistants can assist the accounting department with data entry, processing, and recording transactions, updating the ledger, assisting with audits or fact-checking, and preparing reports.

GENERAL JOB DUTIES BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

CENEUS DONALD The Bight Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 341-6997

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 37749

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

MAINTENANCE WORKER Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc. Salary: $9.00 hourly

CONTACT: 244-9004 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37685

DOVE’S SECURITY SERVICES Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

TECHNICIAN Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 231-3683 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37674

• • • • •

Assisting with audits, fact checks, and resolving discrepancies. Scan deposits to the bank Scan bank reconciliation for record-keeping Counts daily cash/check receipts from Front Desk Reconciles the count of cash/check receipts with the cashier reports. • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• • • • •

Bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred Must be self-motivated with attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to effectively communicate and meet deadlines. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide mathematical figures. • Highly proficient technical skills, including expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Excel or Quickbooks.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE /SKILLS/ JOB QUALIFICATIONS: • Flexible to work any shift. • Minimum Three-years’ work experience • Computer literate • Excellent time management. • Experience with Opera *Salary commensurate with experience

BUTLER GENERAL JOB DUTIES BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Satisfying the needs of guests politely and efficiently when it is within the jurisdiction of the concierge department. • Providing our guests with an experience that will always be remembered and with the highest level of responsiveness. • Providing personal services of the highest level that may include, but not limited to restaurant reservations, recreation requests, floral orders, shoeshine, etc. • Ensuring prompt and positive action on all guest complaints, questions, and concerns, as well as conducting quality assurance follow-up; and respond to inquiries regarding services. • Anticipating the needs of the guest so a solution can be offered before being requested. • This position is currently being held by a Work Permit Holder

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 6 years in the specialized field • Guild of Professional English Butlers certificate

• Strong communication, organizational, decision-making, and interpersonal skills. • Excellent written and communication skills • Butler experience in a luxury or 5-star hotel • Must demonstrate a positive attitude and professional demeanor, serving as an ambassador for the company, and encouraging other employees to do the same. • Project an approachable and professional image in personal appearance, manner, and demeanor. *Salary commensurate with experience.

GARDENER GENERAL JOB DUTIES BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Apply fertilizer and mow and trim all lawns as per established scheduled. • Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment. • Digging, planting and weeding flower beds and borders • Monitor and clean irrigation systems and adjust times, coverage and settings as needed. • Assist with beach cleaning as needed. • Assist with the maintenance of the swimming pool and spa as directed. • Salary $8.00 per hour commensurate with experience • This position is currently being held by a Work Permit Holder

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 4 years in the specialized field • Ability to read and write English is a must. • Ability to lift up to 65 pounds. Knowledge and experience in pool cleaning is a must. • Ability to multitask. Must be flexible with working nights, weekends, and holidays.

ROOM ATTENDANT/ HOUSEKEEPER RELIEVER/ DOMESTIC WORKER GENERAL DUTIES BUT NOT EXHAUSTIVE:

to clean, sanitize and ensure that rooms are prepared to an established standard. Performing tasks including cleaning floors, walls, windows, furniture, kitchens and appliances, housewares, bathrooms, and fixtures along with balconies, public areas or as assigned. Perform deep cleaning tasks as needed. Observe all established policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 2-3 years in the specialized field. Ability to lift to 55 pounds. • Excellent written and communication skills. Reading and writing English is a must with the ability to complete housekeeping daily worksheets. Candidates must be flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays. *Salary commensurate with experience.

*PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS WHO ARE BELONGERS ARE ASKED TO SEND COPIES OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR BOARD. SOME POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY BEING HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. ONLY QUALIFIED BELONGERS SHOULD APPLY. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. EMAIL RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO HR@WINDSONGRESORT.COM OR DROP OFF RESUMES AT WINDSONG RESORT, STUBBS ROAD, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES 37783

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July 29 - August 4, 2023

TCI Hospitals relaunch ‘Literacy Begins from Birth’ campaign

Dr Stuart Ewing, President Youth Help Foundation and Midwife and RN Asha Haynes-Trumpet (Photo: TCI Hospital)

TCI Hospitals relaunch "Literacy Begins from Birth" campaign, promoting early reading to infants in collaboration with the Youth Help Foundation and United Way TCI. Also referred to as the ‘Lit from Birth’ campaign, the initiative is back following a temporary hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially launched in 2017 by Yolande Robinson of the Learn and Lead Education Centre, the campaign aims to emphasise

the importance of early reading for infants and provide valuable resources to new mothers. The initiative has now resumed with enhanced support and collaboration from the Youth Help Foundation and United Way TCI, a press release from the Hospital outlined. The heart of the campaign revolves around providing a copy of a baby's first reading book to all mothers who have given birth at the Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital. In addition to receiving the book, mothers will receive valuable guidance regarding the cognitive, emotional, and social benefits of early reading for their infants. By promoting the significance of early Literacy, the campaign strives to create a solid foundation for a child's lifelong learning and development. TCI Hospital's Chief of Clinical Services, Mikette Been expressed her support, saying: "We are delighted to relaunch the 'Literacy Begins from Birth' campaign. As a healthcare provider, we understand the critical link between early literacy and a child's overall development. “By collaborating with esteemed organisations like the Youth Help Foundation and United Way TCI, we can combine our efforts and positively influence the lives of newborns and their families." The joint dedication to improving early childhood literacy will ensure that the benefits of reading are accessible to all families in the TCI community. By working together, these organizations will empower parents to embrace the joy of reading and fully recognize its lifelong benefits. Rex Messam, Vice Chairman of United Way TCI, conveyed his enthusiasm for the initiative: "United Way TCI is ramping up our Literacy Campaign, and this collaboration between us (Youth Help Foundation, Learn & Lead and TCI Hospital) is a testament of our commitment to improving our country's literacy rate. He said the campaign will make a powerful impact: “We are here as a united force to help and happy to make a difference. On behalf of the board of directors, I would

July 29 - August 4, 2023 like to thank our partners and look forward to more collaborations." Equally passionate, Dr Stuart Ewing, President of the Youth Help Foundation, stated: "We firmly believe in the power of reading to transform lives. Through our collaboration in the 'Literacy Begins from Birth' campaign, we will encourage a lifelong love for learning and provide children with valuable tools for a brighter future. “Early Literacy plays a vital role in shaping a child's future, and we are determined to provide parents with the resources and knowledge they need to cultivate a love for reading from the very beginning.” The Hospital said the relaunch of the campaign signifies a collective commitment to children's early development and education in the Turks and Caicos Islands community. Their aim is to inspire parents and caregivers to prioritise early reading, understanding its significant impact on a child's growth and overall success.

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Dr Stuart Ewing, President Youth Help Foundation, Midwife and RN Asha Haynes-Trumpet, MoH RN Savita Ramkellowan and Chief of Clinical Services Mikette Been (Photo: TCI Hospital)

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Billie Holiday (Photo: Google)

July 29 - August 4, 2023

Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra (Photo: Google)

TCI’s Ryesha Higgs to embody Billie Holiday in upcoming musical TCI’s darling and budding international star Ryesha Higgs is all set for the big stage once again, this time starring as Billie Holiday in a musical based on Frank Sinatra’s life and artistry. The world premiere production of ‘Sinatra the Musical’ is set to be staged at Birmingham Repertory Theatre in Birmingham, England, from September 23 through October 28. Ryesha announced her role in the musical last weekend via Facebook, sharing this with her followers: “Putting the fullness of my excitement into words seems frankly impossible, but I can say it very simply: I am absolutely honoured to work alongside this talented group of actors (including Tony award-winning Matt Doyle and the incredible Ana Villafañe) and creatives in bringing this legendary story of Frank Sinatra to life.” She said to be doing so, whilst also representing the essence of a woman with a story so heart wrenching is a blessing. “Months ago, I remember watching the United States versus Billie Holiday biopic, shedding tears of both sadness and appreciation - for all she gave, all she endured and the sobering truths she shared through music. “Lady Day, it is a pleasure to play part of your legacy and to share a moment with your dear friend Sinatra. Thank you for the gift of your distinct sound,” Ryesha said. Ryesha also expressed thanks to those who made it possible: “A big thank you to Director Kathleen Marshall, MD Gareth Valentine, Joe DiPietro and others for seeing Billie in me. Also, a major thank you to Miss Tina Sinatra herself for

having me be a part of this retelling of her father’s legacy.” The musical, first announced last year, features a book by Memphis and Diana writer Joe DiPietro and direction and choreography by three-time Tony winner Kathleen Marshall. The musical includes more than 25 songs popularised by Sinatra, with 20 actors and 17 musicians taking part. The script is written by DiPietro, a two-time Tony winner. As reported by Deadline earlier this month, the official synopsis is: “It is New Year’s Eve 1942, and a skinny 27-year-old Italian American singer is about to step onto the stage of New York’s Paramount Theatre and give a performance that will change music history. “As Frank Sinatra’s career suddenly skyrockets, he struggles with balancing the love of his wife, Nancy, against the demands and temptations of being the most popular singer in America. But when he begins a torrid affair with movie goddess Ava Gardner, his records stop selling and the press turns against him, sending his career into a tailspin. Driven by his devotion to his family, Sinatra employs his peerless artistry and dogged determination to stage the greatest comeback in show business history.” THE CAST Joining Doyle as Sinatra are Ana Villafañe as the movie goddess Ava Gardner and Phoebe Panaretos as Frank's first wife, Nancy Sinatra. Dawn Buckland will take on the role of Dolly Sinatra, with Vincent Riotta as Marty Sinatra, Carl Patrick as George Evans and the role of Little Nancy will be shared

(Ryesha Higgs Facebook)

by Amelia Connor, Effie Gell and Isla Granville. The cast is completed by Maddy Ambus (Marlene Dietrich), Lindsay Atherton (Swing), Tyler Orphé Baker (Nat King Cole),

Greg Bernstein (Gene Kelly), Samara Casteallo (Ensemble), Helen Colby (Hedda Hopper) Alastair Crosswell (Ensemble), Frances Dee (Judy Garland), Alex Gibson-Giorgio (Nelson Riddle),

Ryesha Higgs (Billie Holiday), Stevie Hutchinson (Lee Mortimer), Lottie Power (Lana Turner), Spin (Sammy Davis, Jr.) and John Stacey (Mitch Miller). (DELANA ISLES)

July 29 - August 4, 2023

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Sinéad O’Connor: Irish singer dies aged 56 Irish singer and activist Sinéad O’Connor has died at the age of 56. Her family announced the news “with great sadness”, saying “her family and friends are devastated”. The cause of death has not been made public. She was best known for her single Nothing Compares 2 U, released in 1990, which reached number one and brought her worldwide fame. Taoiseach (Irish PM) Leo Varadkar said her music “was loved around the world and her talent was unmatched”. Irish President Michael D Higgins praised O’Connor’s “authenticity” as well as her “beautiful, unique voice”. “What Ireland has lost at such a relatively young age is one of our greatest and most gifted composers, songwriters and performers of recent decades, one who had a unique talent and extraordinary connection with her audience, all of whom held such love and warmth for her,” he said. Born Sinead Marie Bernadette O’Connor in Glenageary, County Dublin, in December 1966, the singer had a difficult childhood. As a teenager, she was placed in Dublin’s An Grianan Training Centre, once one of the notorious Magdalene laundries, originally set up to incarcerate young girls

O’Connor was best known for her single Nothing Compares 2 U, written by Prince

deemed to be promiscuous. One nun bought her a guitar and set her up with a music teacher - which led to the launch of O’Connor’s musical career. She released her first critically acclaimed album The Lion And The Cobra in 1987, which entered the top 40 in the UK and US. Her follow-up was I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got, which included Nothing Compares 2 U.

Written by Prince, the song reached number one around the world, including in the US and the UK. O’Connor, who was outspoken in her social and political views, released 10 studio albums between 1987 and 2014. In 1991, she was named artist of the year by Rolling Stone magazine and took home the Brit Award for international female solo artist.

The following year, one of the most notable events of her career took place when she ripped up a picture of Pope John Paul II on US TV show Saturday Night Live, where she was the invited performer. Following an acapella performance of Bob Marley’s War, she looked at the camera and said “fight the real enemy”, a protest against child sexual abuse in the

Catholic Church. Her actions resulted in her being banned for life by broadcaster NBC and protests against her in the US, which saw copies of her records destroyed in New York’s Times Square. “I’m not sorry I did it. It was brilliant,” she said in an interview with the New York Times in 2021. O’Connor’s last studio album, I’m Not Bossy, I’m The Boss, was released in 2014. Converting to Islam in 2018, the Dublin singer changed her name to Shuhada’ Sadaqat, but continued to perform under her birth name. She released a memoir, Rememberings, in 2021. In January 2022, her 17-yearold son Shane was found dead after being reported missing two days previously. Writing on social media following his death, she said he had “decided to end his earthly struggle” and requested “no-one follows his example”. The singer later cancelled all live performances for the rest of 2022 due to her “continuing grief” following the death of her son. O’Connor paid tribute to Shane in one of her final tweets, calling him “the love of my life, the lamp of my soul, we were one soul in two halves”. (BBC)

Tupac crown ring breaks $1m auction record in NYC

Kevin Spacey was in court in London to hear the verdict on Wednesday

‘Grateful’ Kevin Spacey cleared of sex assault charges Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey wept in court as he was cleared of all charges in his sexual assault trial in London. Jurors at Southwark Crown Court returned not guilty verdicts for nine sexual offence charges relating to four men between 2001 and 2013. Speaking afterwards, Mr Spacey said he was “grateful” to the jury as he thanked them for their deliberations - which took more than 12 hours. Outside the court the Oscar winner added he was “humbled”. The US actor was acquitted of seven counts of sexual assault,

one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. After the verdict was read, he put his hand on his chest, looked at the jurors and mouthed “thank you” twice before they left the room. Addressing journalists on the court’s steps Mr Spacey said there was “a lot for me to process”. “I would like to say that I am enormously grateful to the jury for having taken the time to examine all of the evidence and all of the facts carefully before they reached their decision,” he said.

A ring that Tupac Shakur designed and wore during his last public appearance fetched a whopping $1 million at a New York City auction on Tuesday. The late hip-hop superstar donned the gold, ruby and diamond crown ring during his final public appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 4, 1996. Three days later, he was shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, and died on Sept. 13 at age 25. Before the sale, Sotheby’s estimated the blinged-out bauble would go for between $200,000 and $300,000, but the winning bid has made the ring “the most valuable hip-hop artefact ever sold.” According to Shakur’s godmother and “money manager” Yaasmyn Fula — who put the item up for sale — Tupac was influenced by 16th-century Italian philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli. The “Me Against The World” rapper read his political manifesto “The Prince” while in prison on sex abuse charges and adopted the persona of “Makaveli.” Crafted with unidentified New

The late hip-hop superstar donned the gold, ruby and diamond crown ring during his final public appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 4, 1996

York jewellers, the ring — which has a central cabochon ruby, flanked by two pavé-cut diamonds atop a diamond-encrusted gold band — is engraved with “Pac & Dada 1996.” At the time, Shakur was dating fashion designer Kidada Jones, daughter of producer Quincy Jones.

“This one-of-a-kind, custom ring was meticulously designed by Pac and is among the final products of his boundless creative energy — a unique artefact from a period of time that is a testament to his enduring influence on hip hop,” Sotheby’s Cassandra Hatton said in a statement.

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

July 29 - August 4, 2023

JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE A & G ELECTRICAL #56 Long Bay Hills, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

Classifieds

AGENOR’S VARIETY STORE The Bight Is seeking to employ a

ELECTRICIAN TRADESMAN A skilled Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. Inspect transformers and circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices. Salary: $10.00 hourly

CONTACT: 231-4619

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 37706

AUGUSTIN PIERRE BODLET Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

worker that can undertake any job as a helper by profession. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 345-3352

ALBERT DELANCY Back of Laundromat, Millennium Hwy., Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

CONTACT: 245-3959

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37671

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

CONTACT: 649-341-5109

CONTACT: 241-2024

CONTACT: 348-4314

37673

37677

CARIDAD RODRIGUEZ GARCIA DE POZO

NADINE FORBES

BABYSITTER

LABOURER

BEACON CONTRACTING

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37710

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Prepare and service tables for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Provide guest services, check in and check out, and arrange activities. Salary: $2,500.00 Monthly

MAID

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 347-3630

CONTACT: 649-332-4303

CONTACT: 331-8583

37691

BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37742

37727

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 37745

#31 Airport Road

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

BARMAIDS

-$8.00 hourly Taking food and beverage orders, serving customers.

BARTENDERS

-$8.00 hourly • Uphold customer service • Maintain Bar • Mix and serve drinks

WAITRESSES

-$8.00 hourly Serving food and drinks 649-331-6364

KEW TOWN BAR & GRILL

Kew Town

BARMAIDS

-$8.00 hourly Taking food and beverage orders, serving customers.

BARTENDERS

#47 Palmswell Drive, Leeward Palms Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Responsible for care of minors during the absence of parents. Preparing meals and doing housework. Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly

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

DOLPHIN SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

IS URGENTLY LOOKING FOR A

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

#28 Timber Cres St., Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house,

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

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

BEACH COTTAGE CONCIERGE

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

The Bight Is seeking to employ a

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

BARBARA ADAMS

CONTACT: 243-4350

CLAUDIA DIEUFILS TUREL

CASHIER DOMESTIC WORKER

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

37743

DOMESTIC LABOURER 2WORKERS BUTLER

CONTACT: 232-4595

Website: tcweeklynews.com

DOMESTIC WORKER

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

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

Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

AL’S NATIVE CRAFT’S

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

203 Long Bay Beach Dr. Is seeking to employ a

946-4664

ALCES SINOUS CONSTRUCTION

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 37682

96 Yellow Elder, Leeward Palms Is seeking to employ a

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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CONTACT: 649-241-6486 BELONGERS CAN APPLY! 37772

-$8.00 hourly • Uphold customer service • Maintain Bar • Mix and serve drinks

WAITRESSES

-$8.00 hourly Serving food and drinks 649-331-6364

CARIBBEAN CAFÉ

Airport Road, Providenciales

BARMAIDS

-$8.00 hourly Taking food and beverage orders, serving customers.

BARTENDERS

-$8.00 hourly • Uphold customer service • Maintain Bar • Mix and serve drinks

WAITRESSES

-$8.00 hourly Serving food and drinks 649-331-6364

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWALS 37952

36 CLASSIFIEDS WELGENS PROPHETE Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

PIERRE BODLET AUGUSTIN Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

PIERRE’S BARBER SHOP AND BEAUTY SALON Airport Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

HANDYMAN LABOURER BARBER DUTIES: Keeping the yard clean, fixing and repairing fixtures in the the home. SALARY: $400.00 weekly

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

PHONE: (649) 243-1054

CONTACT: 649-232-4595

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND RESUMES TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT. 37770

ROBERT’S AGENCY Acting on behalf of

RIGBY’S TRUCKING SERVICES

37711

ROSHEKA ROLANDA DREPAUL Blue Hills,Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

dusting. Laundering Clothes and preparing meals. Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly

PRESISION SALON The Bight, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

R GRAY CONTRACTING Juba Sound, Duckling Lane Is seeking to employ a

ROBERT JAMES LUKER Turtle Cove, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

HAIRDRESSER MAINTENANCE HOUSEKEEPER Shampooing, Performing a variety cutting, and styling MAN of cleaning activities such as sweeping, hair, provide hair treatments, deep conditioning, permanents, coloring, and weaving. $8.00 Hourly

Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc. Salary: $9.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 347-6850

CONTACT: 333-1236

mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms inspected according to standards. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 946-4684 OR 231-0262 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37702

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

ROTIKA JOHNSON

SANIKA C. HARVEY

SHAVAGO LAMARDO THOMAS

DOMESTIC WORKER

CLEANER LABOURER DOMESTIC WORKER

SOUTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

Duties: cleaning, babysitting and perform domestic duties Salary: $8.00 per hour Monday - Friday.

CONTACT: 649-347-1610

37720

202 Palm Circle, Leeward Palms Is seeking to employ a

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $8.00 hourly

37737

Discovery Bay Is seeking to employ a

SIMEON NATHAN HANDFIELD Venetian Rd., Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

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

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

CONTACT: 232-3435

CONTACT: 242-2289

CONTACT: 243-5006

37766

BELONGERS KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 37787

37715

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37693

SMITH VARIETY STORE

SOLON CLEANING SERVICES

STANLEY WILLIAMS

SWEEP AWAY CLEANING SERVICES

TORIBIO VIP CLEANING SERVICES

Five Cays Rd. Is seeking to employ a

Airport Road, Spot Plaza Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 649-346-8422

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37756

BELONGERS CAN APPLY!

SKENGER BRUNEL LAROCHELLE Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 649-347-8757

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

DOMESTIC MECHANIC WORKER To assist in all basic HELPER cleaning, mopping, sweeping, and

CONTACT: 241-2043

Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 37698

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Helping the mechanic with inspecting and testing vehicles, tire changes, etc. $9.00 hourly

July 29 - August 4, 2023

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Snake Hill, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 37739

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house,

RECEIVING CLERK

MAINTENANCE DOMESTIC DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning WORKER MAN the house, Cleaning of

CLEANER/ DOMESTIC WORKER

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

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

CONTACT: 246-2380

CONTACT: 345-3914

CONTACT: 344-9209

CONTACT: 244-2015

CONTACT: 344-4801

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

Must be proficient in logistics, keep records and help with inventory control, assist with sales in store. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 37716

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37705

VALERI STORE

VENTURES BY DREX

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

Unit #5 Long Bay Plaza Is seeking to employ a

STORE MAINTENANCE and maintain KEEPER Fixmechanical

Selling products and providing customer service. Greet customers and guide them in finding products they want to buy. Maintain the outlook of a store by cleaning and restocking shelves. Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 341-1406

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 37680

equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-246-8463 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 37758

Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37675

W & YF VARIETY STORE #13 Sam Harvey Building, Downtown Is seeking to employ a

house and other such like jobs. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 946-2475 37762

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 37679

WEDSON DENORD

WESLEY CAMPBELL

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

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

37746

WIDLOR VIRGLE Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

STORE HANDYMAN CLEANER

HELPER CLEANER Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store Salary: $8.00 hourly

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 247-4922

CONTACT: 233-1299

CONTACT: 342-8496

Keeping the office and lunchroom clean at all times. Dusting of goods. Salary: $8.00 hourly

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

37718

Cleaning my yard, trimming of trees and plants, disposing of all debris and doing minor repairs around the property. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 345-5062 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37753

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37683

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37700

July 29 - August 4, 2023 WILNISE ESTEVE-PRINCE

WILMAN CONSULTANCY Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

2 DOMESTIC WORKERS

CONTACT: 346-7151 OR

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 37701

HELP WANTED

HANDYMAN Duties performing daily

DIESEL MECHANIC APPRENTICE/HELPER

in yard maintenance, cleaning, maintaining safeguarding the premises. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep etc. Salary: $8.00 per hour

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

HEGELJOSEPH8@GMAIL.COM

KENNETH NESARAJAH Long Bay Hills, Providenciales, Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house,

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

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CONTACT: 1-649-345-7876

CONTACT: 231-1467

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37790

GOLDEN SCISSORS

#76 Kenneth Prospere Building, Airport Road, Is seeking to employ a

Looking for a young person with mechanical aptitude or interest, to learn marine diesel repairs. No experience necessary, training provided. Must have high school education Must have Turks Islander Status Job Hours Monday through Friday 7:30 - 4:30 Lunch 12:00 -1:00 Salary is negotiable after interview.

BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION

CALL CARIBBEAN MARINE & DIESEL LTD 649-941-5903 BETWEEN 7:30 AND 4:30 OR EMAIL CARIBMARINEDIESEL@TCIWAY.TC FOR INTERVIEW.

37769

HEATHER & CLAYTON GREENE

37773

NANCY HARVEY

25 Garden Loop, Grace Bay Hills, Providenciales, Is seeking to employ a

Blue Hills, Providenciales, Is seeking to employ a

in a clean and neat condition and other related chores. Work: 5 days per week. Salary: $8.00 per hour

Clean the house, wash, and iron. Taking care of the kids. SALARY: 8.00 per hour. CONTACT: 246-0117

WORKER/HELPER TAILOR & SEAMSTRESS DOMESTIC CARETAKER Maintaining dwelling home Fit and study garments on customers. Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines. Measure parts such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines. Salary based on commission

CONTACT: 231-4043

CONTACT: 242-7485

BELONGERS PLEASE SEND RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD (POSITION: CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER)

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER 37787

37784

MASON

CARPENTER

N & P CONSTRUCTION (343-6204) Blue Hills, Providenciales $9 hourly Form work, install wooden floors, form work etc.

37764

LEW 1 SHIPPING

VACANCIES ACTING ON BEHALF

(1) LABOURER (1) DECKHAND

GLASS MAN 2 LABOURERS

(1) TUG & BARGE CAPTAIN

DOMESTIC WORKER

VARIOUS JOB OPENING RIGBY BUILDERS (241-9541) Five Cays, Providenciales $9-12 hourly Lay blocks, build walls etc

OLD/NEW. BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE

20 Honour Lane Downtown, Providenciales, Seeks the following

WINDOW INSTALLER

TC TRIPLE POWER CMR (347-6850) Five Cays. Providenciales $9 hourly Remove old windows, Install windows, etc.

To work 5 days per week Salary: Basic (Position currently held by work permit holder)

Load/off load barge. Work days Monday-Saturday Salary: Basic (Position currently held by work permit holder)

Must have over 12 years experience, Master License for 450 tug/barge. Work days Monday - Saturday Starting Salary: $2,000.00

RENEWALS /FIRST-TIME WORK PERMITS. BELONGERS MAY APPLY WITH LABOUR DEPARTMENT.

37781

CONTACT: 941-5707

PROVO BEVERAGES

RPJ COMPANY/ PAT MOTORS #511 Blue Hills 649-347-2093 $8.00 Hourly Assist with changing oil, change tires, etc.

JAMES PROSPERE The Bight 649-241-5942 $8.00 Hourly Clean, keep garbage bin clean, etc.

ONLY BELONGER APPLY/ RENEWAL

37761

PROVO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Industrial Park, Providenciales, TCI, Is Looking for

HEAD BREWER

• Purchasing of raw materials. • Day to day running of brewing and SKILLS bottling and canning operation. • Strong communication skills • Winemaking and alcoholic malt • Sound Technical knowledge of beverages brewing, winemaking and distilling. • Developing quality recipe formulation and ingredients selection • Understanding of microbiology and aseptic lab technique handling and assessment of raw • Ability to maintain organized records materials and grains. of brew and quality control data. • Controlling quality of product and • Efficient computer skills keeping the facility and equipment clean and operation. Salary: $50,000 per year or • Equipment maintenance and commensurate with experience. troubleshooting. PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO INFO@TURKSHEADBEER.COM

37692

VAGUY VILMAR Blue Hills, Wilson Cl. 649-346-0002 $10.00 Hourly Cut and install glass.

37789

19 Bible Street, Blue Hills Rd., Invites applicants for the following:

ELEMENTARY TRAINED TEACHERS

Teacher applicants must: • Be a committed born again Christian preferable of Baptist faith. • Must be trained with a valid teacher’s certification or diploma in education. • Teachers needed for kindergarten to grade 6. Compensation: Base on qualification and experience $1,350.00-$2,000.00 monthly

JANITOR/CLEANER

To provide janitorial services at the school 5 days per week at $8.00 hourly These positions are currently being held by work permit holders Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board Please submit all applications to: info@provochristianschool.com Phone: 941-5775

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS AUGUST 7, 2023

37748

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July 29 - August 4, 2023

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PROVO PONIES

32 Dolphin Lane, Long Bay Hills, Providenciales, Wanted

SENIOR PROPERTY ATTORNEY

STABLE HAND/GUIDE

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advising on sale and purchase of commercial and residential property to include running own caseload from inception to conclusion • Advising developers of residential and commercial real estate to include negotiation of development agreements and funding agreements • Advising on the real estate aspects of corporate and commercial transactions • Drafting and advising upon real estate finance documentation • Preparing detailed reports on title and transaction documents • Building a team and mentoring and training junior attorneys and trainees

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 8 years’ post qualification experience ‘PQE’ (or 5 years’ PQE if preceded by a pupillage or training contract with a specialist real estate practice) in a Commonwealth jurisdiction. • Experience of substantial commercial property sales, purchases and development schemes • Experience of acting on behalf of both lenders and borrowers on acquisition finance, refinancing and development financing • Demonstrable experience of acting for high net worth and institutional clients • Demonstrable business development skills and a hunger to grow a credible high value practice • Demonstrated ability to manage a large workload including completing multiple tasks to deadlines • Must be pro-active and able to work on complex high value real estate transactions both independently and with a professional team • Experience of mentoring and training junior attorneys and trainees is essential

• Full-Time / $15 per hour tourists) basic riding skills. • Applicant must have • Basic hoof trimming an asset. a minimum of 10 year Should know basic equine experience in all aspects of medical care. stable maintenance. This • Experience in breaking and includes: training young horses and • Riding and horse handling handling spirited horses. (grooming, tacking up, • Must be able to organize a cleaning tack, cleaning stalls, ride, guide and supervise and lunging) inexperienced riders on trail • Knowledge of Equine Nutrition rides. Must have own phone. • Must have experience in Must weigh 150 pounds or teaching English lessons and less. Must speak fluent English, jumping to 3 feet. Teaching second language an asset. adults and children (mainly

CALL 649-241-6350 OR BRING YOU CV BY THE STABLE OFFICE AT THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR SEND CV TO PROVOPONIESTCI@GMAIL.COM 37768

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

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates should have a law degree from a leading University • Must have relevant professional qualifications, be admitted to practice in the Turks and Caicos Islands (or eligible for immediate admission) or admitted in a common law jurisdiction • The applicant must have a minimum of 8 years’ (or 5 years’ if preceded by a pupillage or training contract with a specialist real estate practice) relevant PQE experience in practice • Computer proficiency with office software including MS Office • Professional references and also appropriate references Terms of Employment Griffiths & Partners offer competitive remuneration for this role. We will also offer support to help professional development and a friendly and collegiate work environment. Salary range between $90,000 to $120,000 per annum depending on experience. Closing date for application is August 31, 2023. APPLY WITH CURRICULUM VITAE TO:

37767

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

Momentous Ltd. is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Chief Financial Officer. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements will be considered. All candidates must be willing to work unusual hours including evenings, weekends, and public holidays. All candidates must be non-smokers. Applicants will be required to pass a written skills test. Salary is $50,000 annually. This position is not currently occupied by a work permit holder. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to forward resumes to the Labour Board or apply at www.momentous. com.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

Griffiths & Partners: P.O. Box 143, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Email: jc@griffithsandpartners.com Fax: +1 (649) 941-8251 Turks and Caicos Islanders should copy their application to the Labour Department

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

● Strong academic record required. Must have both CPA & CMA designations plus a BSc from top-tier University ● Must have over 5+ years of experience in domain name accounting management ● Must have over 5+ years of experience accounting related to ICANN accredited companies ● Must have over 3+ years of experience in cryptocurrency transaction entries ● Must have over 3+ years of experience in blockchain inquiries and transaction auditing ● Must have over 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP ● Must have over 5+ years of experience with NetSuite ● Must have ability to travel globally ● Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English

APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT WWW.MOMENTOUS.COM AND THEN CONFIRMED BY EMAIL TO CAREERS@MOMENTOUS.COM 37771

July 29 - August 4, 2023

OVANDO CONSTRUCTION LTD.

C & S PROFESSIONAL

C & S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Acting on behalf of

SAINTILIA O. PARKER

GLOBAL CHRISTIAN APOSTOLIC NETWORK/FERDINAND TOUSSAINT

NEWTON L. JOLLY

GARDENER

DOMESTIC WORKER

The Bight, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

ONE POOL MECHANIC

CARPENTER

- $12.00 hourly General pool maintenance.

ONE CARPENTER

- $12.00 hourly Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

CONTACT: 649-331-9854 Belongers apply to the Labour Board. Renewal

C & S PROFESSIONAL GREEN LEAF CONSTRUCTION LTD.

#101 Grace Bay Court, Grace Bay

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Kew Town, Dock Yard, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER

Stammer Run, Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Sand Box St., Five Cays, Providenciales, TCI Is seeking to employ a

Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $10.00 hourly

Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms inspected according to standards. Salary: $8.00 hourly

Soil cultivation, digging, and forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting. Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 331-2881

CONTACT: 341-1406

CONTACT: 341-3081

CONTACT: 242-1929

37791

37686

37793

37792

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

7895

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

WARD’S CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of:

COYABA RESTAURANT Grace Bay, Provo Tel: 946-5186 SOMMELIER $600.00 p/w creates and updates wine lists.

NEPTUNE VILLAS 533 Chalk Sound, Providenciales HOUSEKEEPER - $8.00 p/h Ensuring that all villas are clean. email: lasbrisastci@icloud.com

VILLA DEL MAR VALERI STORE Grace Bay, Provo Kew Town, Provo Tel: 649-941-5160 Tel: 649-341-1406 BARTENDER $8.00 p/h HELPER $8.00 p/h Service drink and collect the Assists the retail store manager. proper payment. JERMALL LEVADO FULFORD 121 Parker’s Ave. Phrase 1, Blue Hills, Tel: 241-4104 DOMESTIC WORKER $8.00 p/h Providing regular housekeeping. BELONGERS CAN SEND RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. FIRST TIME & RENEWAL

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

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

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

PRESISION SALON Granny Hill, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

SALON HELPER Cleaning the salon and serving drinks. Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 347-6850 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37452

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS The following position is open to applications from qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders:

37779

SENIOR PASTOR

The successful candidate will be a model of presence-based servantfocused leadership for the entire congregation, will demonstrate the leadership ability to strategically and collaboratively discern the ministry priorities of Harvest Bible Chapel, and will empower its staff to further support the congregation in all areas of discipleship and ministry.

Coastal Marine and Design Build Limited is seeking a

PROJECT MANAGER A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Construction & Engineer Management will be an asset • 5 -10 years or more experience in Marine Construction work as it relates to, Seawalls & Jetties • Manage and supervise building of docks and jetties, laying mooring buoys, building/repairing sea defenses, dredging, underwater pipeline installation and boat maintenance. • Manage team for installation of sheet piling, boardwalk, and boat lifts • Inspect, monitor and supervision of suction Embedded anchor (SEA) installation • Completion of multiple contracts, meets the targeted milestones, budgets, and work quality • Responsible for code compliance, analyzed blueprints and specifications to forecast projects and prepare estimates. • Ensuring the project adhere to health & safety policies compliant with industry regulations as it relates to the Marine. • Create project schedules, daily reports, track, and submit weekly payroll cost and sub- contractor’s estimates and prepare vendor contracts. • Project material projection and procurement. Project Manager salary is paid based on experience You will be required to travel to various locations or countries to represent the company’s projects as needed.

A COPY OR YOUR RESUME SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT AND EMAIL TO: SAM@CMS-SL.COM New Work Permit

37871

Essential Roles and Responsibilities: • Provide leadership, management, and execution to achieve vision/mission, strategies, and goals. • Manage and oversee all staff, operations, and initiatives. • Align staff to systems, structure, and processes. • Drive best practices to ensure focus, ongoing progress, and change management. • Create a culture of clarity, simplicity, urgency, accountability, and continuous improvement. • Develop and multiply leaders, staff, and talents. • Shepherd members, staff and congregation • Create disciples • Other duties as assigned Educational Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from Seminary preferred • Certification/s in Management, Counselling or Social Work (asset) Work Experience Requirements: • At least 5 years of experience working in full-time church ministry • At least 10 years of experience leading a church as Senior or Assistant Pastor • At least 5 years of experience working with a Global Commission Collective church Other Skills and Qualifications: • Personal and growing relationship with Jesus • Must be an active member of Harvest Bible Chapel for no less than a year • Natural catalyst with high sense of urgency, drive, and energy • Excellent interpersonal skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills • High ability to handle confidential information • Salary commensurate with experience. Submit all applications via email to: hbctciinfo@gmail.com by August 4, 2023 Applications should include the following: • Application Letter • Updates CV • Two current testimonials (under 6 months) • Copies of academic and religious certificates • Membership certificate THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY FILLED BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 37774

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July 29 - August 4, 2023

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GEORGETTE CLAUDINA MISSICK

CLEANER

DOMESTIC WORKER To assist in all basic

Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

To perform general cleaning on both exterior and interior surfaces for commercial and residential properties. Basic Salary: $8 per hour

V A C A N C Y

ENTERPRISE SALES EXECUTIVE

South Dock Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

cleaning, mopping, sweeping, and dusting. Laundering Clothes and preparing meals. Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly

Primary objective of the job: The Enterprise Sales Executive is accountable for the end to end management and life cycle of all business / Corporate accounts. The primary role is to grow our existing base through sell through and effective management of aged debt. Finding new business is a critical part to the role of Enterprise Sales Executive through networking and building a pipeline of new opportunities.

CONTACT: (649) 231-7363

CONTACT: 649-345-9583

37906

37850

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ECONOMIC CAR RENTAL

EDWARD WATKINS

Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

• Responsible for managing the end to end billing cycle and dealing with under agreed contractual SLA’s any queries the account may have. • Accountable for managing the handset allocation fund as well as effectively communicating with the customer through the agreed lines of communication. • Responsible for debt management. 90 day debtors are to be kept to a minimum and where necessary, ensuring that agreed payment plans are put in place and enforced. • Conduct regular account reviews, quarterly at a minimum or monthly if the size of the account dictates such. • Document all customer meetings in Sales Force ensuring that actions, owners and timelines are noted and tracked. • Responsible for maintaining a strong relationship with the areas that drive demand into Sales and Service Directorate, and for ensuring an up to date roadmap of demand is maintained to allow planning and alignment of priorities and resources in Sales and Service channels. • Required to influence the shape and scope of programs to ensure they create outcomes which are aligned with the Sales & Service goals and strategy. • Employ strong relationship management skills as well as robust project/program planning, governance, tools and techniques to ensure all risks, issues and dependencies are managed and impacted stakeholders are always appropriately engaged through clear engagement and communication strategies. • Take the lead on all change demands from assigned accounts, influencing the scope, outcomes, planning and delivery of change programs and initiatives to lead the business in any integration. • Liaise with wider delivery teams beyond Sales and Service, ensuring they are aware of and focused on the strategic goals of the directorate and that the wider teams in Sales and Service are engaged through effective communications and timely engagement of Sales & Service subject matter experts. • Must build strong and credible relationships with key stakeholders, owners and sponsors across Sales & Services directorate and wider business, influencing and being personally accountable for communicating progress and driving action to ensure achievement of deliverables and business benefits. • Required to maintain and improve an excellent segment, commercial and channel knowledge across S&S, owning and managing cross channel alignment meetings, ensuring proposition and category alignment is maintained and dependencies are identified and managed. • Any other duties as assigned by the Enterprise Sales Executive – Team Leader, the Service & Account Director and the Chief Commercial Officer. • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BELONGERS CAN APPLY

Lower Bight, The Bight Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER CARETAKER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $350.00 Weekly

CONTACT: 242-4551/344-1386 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 37838

BABYSITTER

3 CLEANERS

CONTACT: 341-3075

Uphold customer service Maintain Bar Mix and serve drinks. $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-333-1782

37800

JAMES W. COX Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape materials. $14.00 Hourly

HANDYMAN Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc. $9.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 345-0174 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

37828

37775

3 BARTENDERS

37809

CARPENTER

DEADLINE:

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

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

Airport Rd., North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

Positions are open to all qualified Turks and Caicos nationals. Interested applicants can forward their resumes to https://careers.digicelgroup.com The closing date for applications is July 31st, 2023 Salary range from 54,000 – 60,000

South Dock Rd. Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

HANDY GUY CONSTRUCTION

Minimum 2-3 years B2B or B2C direct sales & field based or telephone cold calling experience. Ideally, a first degree in Management / Marketing / Sales or equivalent qualifications. A masters would be an asset A proven track record in project management, a certification in project management is a plus A Diploma in Management Studies or equivalent or management training incorporating the management of Human Resources and the concepts of Managerial Accounting and Budgetary Analysis. • Knowledge of functions & operations of the Telecommunications industry. • Knowledge of mobile, wireless, fixed voice & data products & service offerings. • Working knowledge of CRM & contact management systems, e.g. Salesforce.com

37874

G-SPOT BAR & GRILL

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

• • • • •

CONTACT: 243-4987

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

FRANTZ EMMANUEL BELIZAIRE Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR JOB:

Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Salary: $6.25 hourly

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

CONTACT: 341-3002

BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 37615

July 29 - August 4, 2023

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

CLASSIFIEDS 41

Corporate Finance Manager (CFM) INVEST TCI OFFICES - PROVIDENCIALES

JOB SUMMARY:

The Corporate Finance Manager (CFM) is a key member of the Agency team with primary responsibility for ensuring Invest Turks and Caicos has strong internal financial control structure, along with ensuring proper financial reporting, account reconciliation and budgeting. The CFM works closely with the Manager-Corporate Services to ensure effective internal operations are maintained. The CFM’s secondary role will be to support the efforts of the Senior VP – Investor Services in attracting new investment to the country by conducting financial due diligence on investment projects, developing and maintaining a financial assessment model for Investor Services Executives and providing advice and support to the team and business clients related to the Micro-Small Enterprises (MSME) Program.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Financial accounting and reporting 1. Ensures that financial accounting systems, including systems for day to day transactions (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll) cash flow forecasting and management, credit control, and petty cash are accurately and efficiently maintained. Systems should be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and/or IFRS. 2. Ensures that supporting information for all financial transactions is documented, accurately and properly filed and compliant with all financial provisions of the relevant ordinances and statutory requirements. 3. Ensure costs and revenue are recorded and reported accurately, timely, and completely in accordance with financial assertions; 4. Ensure that costs and revenue are incurred and managed in accordance with the terms of the approved budget; 5. Ensure that Invest Turks and Caicos complies with all financial provisions of the relevant ordinances and statutory requirements particularly the Public Procurement Ordinance and the Public Finance Management Ordinance. 6. Ensure records, transactions, events, activities and other performance indicators accurately, timely and completely in accordance with performance measure assertions, if any. 7. Ensures the reconciliation of bank and investment accounts monthly, including monthly supplier reconciliations, review of overdue accounts receivables, updating the accrual and prepayment schedules and calculation and recording of depreciation expense. 8. Ensure that monthly and quarterly financial reports for management, the Board and TCIG are accurately and timely prepared in accordance with applicable standards. 9. Make recommendations to the management and the Board on potential areas to reduce expenditure or increase revenue where over run or short falls are noted, respectively. 10. Ensures the completion and maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register. 2. Budget Preparation 1. Collaborate with the CSM to support the preparation of the annual budget using a “Zero Based Budget” approach, in consultation with the CEO, Board of Directors and Invest TCI team. 2. Ensure alignment of the KPI’s with available resources 3. Project Analysis 1. Develop, implement and maintain system for conducting proper financial due diligence on domestic and foreign investors. 2. Develop/implement a financial model for investment projects that will allow for rapid review of projects and conduct of sensitivity analysis to detect project risk. 3. Develop templates that can be used by Investor Services Executives (ISE) to compare project costs to socio-economic benefits. 4. Provide oversight on financial analysis of MSME Projects and Business Plans. 5. Review financial information contained in complex project proposals assigned by the SVP and comment on the financial viability of the investment as presented by the proponents. 4. Other Related Business 1. Undertake any related activities required by the Agency as requested by the CEO, SVP.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Education and qualifications: University degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent Chartered Accountant, Certified General Accountant, or Certified Management Accountant designation is an asset. Experience and Knowledge: 1. Detailed knowledge of generally accepted accounting and internal control principles. 2. Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills to evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations on business issues. 3. Minimum five years senior accounting experience in a public or private company environment. 4. Significant experience in conducting due diligence and financial analysis on development projects and in supporting entrepreneurs. 5. Proficiency in the use of various computer programs, including: Accounting (Simply Accounting),Word processing (MS Office), Spreadsheets MS Office), Project Management (Visio) Skills: 1. Strong track record of competency in current and previous employment. 2. Excellent Leadership Qualities 3. Strong Writing and presentational skills. 4. Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills. 5. Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 6. Ability to work in a team environment and manage time effectively 7. Commercial awareness. 8. Creativity. 9. Ability to maintain confidentiality Personal Qualities: 1. Open and engaging demeanor. 2. Able to generate and share ideas. 3. Hands-on approach. 4. Willing to take personal responsibility 5. Able to win trust and personal credibility 6. Persistence and personal resilience. 7. Willingness to personally deliver quality to business clients. 8. Willingness to understand different cultures, lifestyles and associated points of view. 9. Willingness to understand the values associated with small communities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Fluent English 2. Willingness and ability to travel by air, land and sea. Salary and Allowances: Negotiable in a range from $60,000 to $70,000 depending on education and experience. Deadline Date for Applications The deadline date for applications is August 04, 2023. Belongers only need apply.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate, and a copy of the Passport photo page. Applications can be submitted by courier or delivered directly to Invest Turks and Caicos at Unit 2D, Courtyard Plaza, Providenciales, Turks, and Caicos Islands, prior to the deadline. The application should be addressed to The CEO – of Invest Turks and Caicos and envelopes should have the words “Corporate Finance Manager “clearly marked on the front. Alternatively, applications can be emailed to admin@investturksandcaicos.tc The subject line in the email should read “Corporate Finance Manager” We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

42 CLASSIFIEDS A&B CONTRACTING SERVICES

ALBERT LIVINGSTON SMITH

ALI BABA CLEANING

Back Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc. Salary: $8.50 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

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 343-4420

CONTACT: 241-7016

CONTACT: 241-6382

21 Church Ave., Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

July 29 - August 4, 2023

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS ALTAGRACIA RESTAURANT & CAFE Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

ANDRE SAINT FIVRNE Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

ANOUSBING VALMY Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER HANDYMAN LABOURER CLEANER BARMAID DOMESTIC WORKER

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 37918

ANTHONIE SUPRINVIL South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 347-7659 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37884

AUSTIN DICKENSON Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 241-1549 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

37833

37883

BRUTUS LANDSCAPING 61 Sisal Street, Long Bay Rd., Providenciales, TCI Is seeking to employ a

C & S PROFESSIONAL

cutting and trimming of trees and decorating. Salary: $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-343-1420 BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 37820

CHECK OUT STORE Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION

#28 South Dock Rd Is seeking to employ a

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: 649-344-8428

BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION/ VAGUY VILMAR

Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 346-0002

CAICOS SHIELD SECURITY

CERULEAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD.

CHARLIES VARIETY

6 SECURITY HOUSEKEEPER OFFICERS ofPerforming a variety cleaning activities

SALES CLERK

Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. Obtains help by sounding alarms. Salary: $8.00 hourly

such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms inspected according to standards. Salary: $8.00 hourly

Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 431-2367/245-9660

CONTACT: 244-8717

CONTACT: 1-649-243-2482

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

37818

CAICOS AUTO REPAIR SHOP

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37879

Old Airport Road, Provo Is seeking to employ a

Inspecting and testing vehicles, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. $10.00 Hourly

HELPER

Helping the mechanic with inspecting and testing vehicles, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-347-1757

CLOVER LEAF AGENCY

37880

BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION

CONTACT: 333-5032

CHERLINE NEMOURS

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37829

Application must be honest, reliable and willing to work. Steel work on all jobs for the company. Salary: $10.00 Hourly

37821

CONTACT: 348-4679

37886

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/ or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $12.00 Hourly

37810

CONTACT: 1-649-242-3582

CONTACT: 342-1589

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

and building plans. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 347-6517

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

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

Blue Hills Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

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

LABOURER LABOURER MASON STEELMAN

MECHANIC

Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct. Maintain cleanliness of store. $8.00 Hourly

37842

BELIEVE CONSTRUCTION

Five Cays, Providenciales, TCI Is seeking to employ a

SALES CLERK CARPENTER Follow blueprints

BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 37806

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

LANDSCAPER DOMESTIC Landscaping,

CONTACT: 649-242-3581

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 37808

Acting on behalf of

SHAPAN M. HINSON

Taking food and beverage orders, serving customers. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $8.00 hourly

EMPLOYER: PASHA JENNINGS ROBINSON North Caicos

KITCHEN HELPER

Assisting owner with meal prep and clean up Rate: $8.00 per hour

TEL: 947-0561

37931

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37832

29 Boniventure Crest, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

EMAIL: EUGENEWALKINEQUIPMENT@GMAIL. COM OR HALL_JERVON275@YAHOO.COM

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37831

#27Aviation Rd., Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

37805

37925

BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 37816

DAVIDSON EDENS LOUIS

DENEISE E. GARLAND

D&M WATER SERVICES

DOMESTIC WORKER

BABYSITTER LABOURER

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 244-2527 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

37813

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

Phase 2, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

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

Cleaning and preparing construction sites. Loading and unloading materials and equipment. Digging trenches, compacting earth, and backfilling holes. Operating and tending machinery and heavy equipment. Salary: $8.per hourly

CONTACT: (649) 242-3641 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37847

CONTACT: 1(649) 333-1674 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED

37899

July 29 - August 4, 2023

CLASSIFIEDS 43

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01 NOTICE OF LOST LAND CERTIFICATE V

TITLE NUMBER 50401/116

Buggy/ Electrical Mechanic

Maximum of 5 years’ experience working in a luxury resort atmosphere. Perform maintenance on the staff and guest buggies. Inspect and test all buggies and ensure that they are in perfect condition and identify unsatisfactory conditions. Make reports on any broken or damage buggies. Disassemble, inspect and replace worn or broken parts. Maintain inventory for buggy equipment. Requires to lift heavy objects. Must have basic mechanic knowledge. Must pay attention to small details. Can work unsupervised and under pressure. Must have great time management. Excellent communication skills. Salary $25,000 per annum.

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

Mixologist

Maximum of 5 years’ experience in a luxury resort environment. Responsible for bar setup/close, restock, inventory control and area sanitation. Serve guests and homeowners a variety of beverages. Ensure the bar is run efficiently and maintain guest satisfaction. Keep up with industry trends and be able to create new and unique drink recipes. Adhering to all health and safety regulations. Vast knowledge of bar beverages and wines. 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 be a certified Mixologist professional. Must do some heavy lifting. Salary $26,400 per annum.

SECTION ISLAND KEW TOWNSHIP NORTH CAICOS

day of June 2023

Publicized by Order Registrar of Lands. 37600

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K9 Security Dog Handler

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

Maximum of 5 years’ experience in a luxury resort. Patrolling the Cay with K-9 security dogs. Train and care for the dogs. Use the K9s to assist in the execution of certain tasks. Conduct security bag checks at the docks. Monitor, review and service security cameras. Be able to utilize the K9s to search, apprehend and safely detain persons involved in or attempting criminal behavior. Must have emergency first responder training and firefighting training. Must be detailed orientation, great time management, excellent communication skill both verbal and written, basic computer skills, excellent sense of judgement, can stay alert at all times. Must have a high school diploma. Certifications and training as a K9 security. Salary $21,600 per annum.

PSALM 118 V 13 NADOU STORE 347-6850 Behind gas station Five Cays

STORE HELPER

$8.00 Cleaning the stores, shelves, countertop, adding products on shelves daily.

WATER DELIVERY SERVICES 346-9099 Kew Town

WATER DELIVERY MAN

Sommelier

Maximum of 5 years’ experience in a luxury resort atmosphere. Responsible for creating wine lists that pairs with menus. Manage the wine cellar and inventory control. Recommend wine to guest based on personal taste and meal choices (food and wine pairing). Ensure wine are served accurately. Follow all health and safety regulations implement. Train staff. Work alongside Chefs, Food and Beverage Manager, vendors, etc. to maintain a smooth operation. Must be detailed orientation, well organized with advanced verbal and written communication skills, adapt quickly, multitask and work under pressure. Must have customer service skills. Up to date knowledge about ingredient limitations, dietary restrictions and food allergies. Knowledge and understanding of winemaking process. Must possess an International Sommelier certification. Highschool Diplomas is required. Degree is hospitality is necessary. Salary $20,000 per annum. 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 you to live on Pine Cay.

37776

$8.00 hourly Delivering water and materials

ANDREGE ALEXANDER 343-1437 Cherokee Road

DOMESTIC WORKER

$8.00 Hourly Eaning the house, make beds, cook, wash, iron and care for my children

ESTHER A. DUVEAU 341-8483 Five Cays

GOVERNESS (CHILD CARE)

$8.00 Caring for my child, ensure my child take their medicine, bath and dress and feed my child

W & V CONSTRUCTION

342-9278 Kew Town

MASON

$12.00 hourly Laying blocks and plastering

J & V CONSTRUCTION Blue Hills 242-2880

TILE MAN

$ 12.00 hourly Laying tile and grout tiles Mason $ 12.00 hourly Laying blocks and plastering

J & C CONSTRUCTION 242-8244 Kew Town

LABOURER

$8.00 hourly Laying up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, layout tools, pouring of concrete foundation.

DELIVERY SERVIES

AUXILIARY

Bay Road, Blue Hills 345-7912

LABOURER

$8.00 hourly Assisting with delivering water, blocks, cement, construction materials, delivering furniture, cargo pick up and delivery 37901

44 CLASSIFIEDS

July 29 - August 4, 2023

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS KRYSTLE WILLIAMS

THAMARA’S HAIR BRAIDING

ONE LABOURER

ONE HAIRDUTIES: BRAIDER

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

The Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital are currently seeking experienced candidates to join the Facilities Management Department at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre.

CHESHIRE HALL MEDICAL CENTRE, PROVIDENCIALES:

HOSPITAL PORTERS

– Duties including patient movement, movement of specialist equipment, specialist cleaning including use of industrial equipment, and deep cleaning included. Previous experience of standard Portering Duties is required. Additional training is supplied for specialist tasks. $9.16 Per Hour

DOMESTIC ASSISTANT (HOSPITAL HOUSEKEEPERS)

– Seeking experienced Housekeepers to join our established team responsible for maintaining the highest hygiene and infection control standards across our Clinical and Administrative Departments. Duties will include standard and hospital cleaning regimes. Candidates will be trained for specialist tasks, however previous Housekeeping experience is required. $8.12 Per Hour

FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT

– Carries out general catering assistant duties under the direction of the supervisor. Ensures health and safety compliance in the use of equipment and hygienic food handling. Performs a variety of tasks in preparation, service and delivery of food products and/or service operations (i.e. prepare, mix, assemble, portion, serve and store food as directed; receive, inspect, store, secure, disburse and control of inventory of foodstuffs, supplies and equipment). $8.12 Per Hour All applicants must have relevant experience in the field they have applied for, and be able to work 40 hours per week (5 shifts allocated over 7 days and include weekend working and bank holidays). Excellent customer service skills, communications skills, and good standards of spoken and written English are required for all posts. Interested candidates, kindly request Job Description and submit your resume to:

GENERAL MANAGER

– InterHealth Canada Construction & Services (TCI) Ltd InterHealth Canada Construction & Services (TCI) Ltd seeks to appoint a General Manager for its operations within the Turks and Caicos Islands to oversee and manage all of its contractual operations & services at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre. We are seeking someone with experience in contract management and administration of FM services in a public private partnership framework with an emphasis on compliance and strategic performance with detailed understanding of project agreements and working with twin SPV models under a PPP contract. Experience in the development of plans, processes and corporate policies to ensure that the organization conforms to the requirements of relevant legislation. Proven track record in creating and implementing strategies, together with a senior management team, to determine company direction. Dealing with company obligations under a PPP legal framework with experience of policies from government departments and external bodies, which may impact the organization. Planning, developing and evaluating methods and processes for gathering, analyzing, interpreting and presenting data and information. Proven track record in guiding process development at a board level, implementing high-risk, high impact, strategic projects across a multi-disciplinary, multi-functional team of business professionals with experience in providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change, communicating across audiences, effectively defining and utilizing escalation paths and updating executive stakeholders. Candidates must have a minimum of 15 years TFM (Total Facilities Management) experience at General Manager level with 10+ years’ experience being within a Healthcare environment with appropriate supporting qualifications. For an extensive list of requirements and experience needed for this role please contact vfulford@ interhealthcanada.tc

VFULFORD@ INTERHEALTHCANADA.TC

Qualified Belongers consideration.

Qualified Belongers will be given first consideration CLOSING DATE: August 14th 2023

Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

will

SALARY:

Apply in writing together with an up to date curriculum vitae to:

VFULFORD@INTERHEALTHCANADA.TC CLOSING DATE: August 14th 2023 Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.

given

first

Duties: Clean my yard put sheets in the garbage, then classify the materials scattered in my yard. Salary: $8.50 per hourly

CONTACT:1(649) 431-0421

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

twisting, braiding, and tying many small braids all over the head of the clients. Salary: $8 per hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

CONTACT: 1(649) 345 9455

37897

37898

DOMINIQUE HAIR CENTER & SPA #203 Alice & Alice Plaza, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

PEDICURIST Professional pedicures and polishing toes. $8.00 hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED

DYSHAWN JOSEPH Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. $8.00 hourly

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: 345-5137

CONTACT: 346-1640

NAIL TECHNICIAN

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 37826

ESTHER PIERRE LAROCHELLE Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37815

FRANDY PROSPER Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house,

CONTACT: 245-0200

CONTACT: 343-9642

house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $8.00 hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37923

GLEN WILLIAMS Airport Rd., Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

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

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37878

H2O LIFE STYLE RESORT Long Bay Beach Dr, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER HOUSEMAN

Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. $8.00 Hourly CONTACT: 649-246-3137

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 37795

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: 232-4260

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 37801

July 29 - August 4, 2023

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

CLASSIFIEDS 45

INVESTMENT SERVICES EXECUTIVE Location: Invest TCI Offices – Providenciales. Temporary 6 months contract

JOB SUMMARY:

The Investment Services Executive is a key member of the Agency team with the responsibility of providing support and assistance to current domestic and foreign investors. The position is responsible for administering a relationship management programme with key investors and becoming a trusted advisor to company executives. As Account Manager, the role involves working closely with the CEO, SVP and Chairman to show support and encouragement to businesses with a propensity to expand or invest elsewhere on the islands. This position is vital to improving business retention and expansion and to encourage positive perceptions of the country through providing a strong ‘post-investment’ support programme. The work includes developing and maintaining account plans for a group of selected businesses (key accounts); as Account Manager arranging proactive meetings for senior staff (Account Directors) with key accounts; as Account Director, taking the lead on relationship managing a further group of key accounts; monitoring operational businesses with Development Agreement commitments; monitoring trends in investor issues and preparing reports to Government; assisting any existing overseas investor, when requested, to address administrative hurdles related to their projects; and to take the lead in advocating for improvements to the business environment.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To develop, on an annual basis, an aftercare plan and budget that will ensure that all existing clients can be properly supported. 2. To create a database of all foreign-owned businesses on the islands, including their commercial activities; 3. To be the first point of contact for general enquiries by existing investors on the islands; 4. To identify a list of key businesses (domestic and foreign) that are strategically important to the islands and have a propensity to invest further; 5. To maintain up to date Account Plans for the top 15 companies identified as being Tier 1 accounts and to arrange at least twice yearly meetings with their key executive for the Account Director of Invest TCI; 6. To maintain up to date Account Plans for 12 Tier 2 companies and to lead on aftercare services for these companies, including twice yearly visits; 7. To lead on arranging a twice-yearly meeting involving key accounts with the Premier/Minister of Finance to discuss matters of interest; 8. To collaborate with domestic and foreign investors to identify impediments to business development, conduct research on those various aspects of the business environment and make recommendations to the Board and Government on specific ways to enhance the business environment of the TCI; 9. To conduct an annual survey of investors and prepare a report for Government on the main findings of the investor contacts and identify what actions may be needed to assist investors in general and specific investors as appropriate. 10. To monitor progress for all Development Agreements, post business opening and alert Government Departments and the investors regarding key milestones in the Agreements; 11. Liaising with VP MSME over any issues affecting businesses in that program; 12. Through CRM, to produce a quarterly report on all Aftercare contacts. Contents of report to be defined but should include activities and results of individual investor visits, surveys and advocacy work set against the initial objectives. 13. To assist the Marketing and Communications team to identify and target investors who would participate in Team TCI and assist in the various marketing efforts. 14. To undertake any other relevant activities or duties as deemed by the CEO.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics or related field. A Master’s degree will be an asset.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

1. A minimum of five years’ experience in project development, with knowledge of TCI laws dealing with investment projects. 2. Experience dealing with domestic and foreign investors in a commercial law environment. 3. Experience in marketing and sales and knowledge of networking and contact management. 4. Strong background in using various types of office related software and preparation of presentations and reports.

SKILLS:

1. Commercial awareness. 2. Outgoing individual with creativity, drive and determination. 3. Strong Writing and presentational skills. 4. Ability to visualize, plan, execute and monitor an After-Care program. 5. Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills. 6. Expert in use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook or any other relevant software package. 7. Ability to maintain confidentiality Personal Qualities: 1. Open and engaging demeanor. 2. High ethical standards 3. Able to generate and share ideas. 4. Hands-on approach. 5. Willing to take personal responsibility 6. Able to win trust and personal credibility 7. Persistence and personal resilience. 8. Willingness to personally deliver quality to business clients. 9. Willingness to understand different cultures, lifestyles and associated points of view. 10. Willingness to understand the values associated with small communities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Fluent English 2. Additional language skills a plus

DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

The deadline date for applications is August 04, 2023. Belongers only need apply.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate, and a copy of the Passport photo page. Applications can be submitted by courier or delivered directly to Invest Turks and Caicos at Unit 2D, Courtyard Plaza, Providenciales, Turks, and Caicos Islands, prior to the deadline. The application should be addressed to The CEO – of Invest Turks and Caicos and envelopes should have the words “Investment Services Executive “clearly marked on the front. Alternatively, applications can be emailed to admin@investturksandcaicos.tc The subject line in the email should read “Investment Services Executive” We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted. 37930

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S & F WHOLESALE CASH AND CARRY LTD.

Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Island Contact No: 1649-9462811

IS NOW HIRING STORE SUPERVISOR

• Candidate must have at least 6-8 years experience in the field • Must have through knowledge of the following: • Advanced knowledge and skills in computer systems, most specifically, • QuickBooks Pro 2020, Microsoft Excel, and Inventory control management. • Extensive knowledge of SMS Front &amp; Back Office POS System • Extensive knowledge of NCR 7456 POS • Manage retail staff, including cashiers and people working on the floor. • Ensure pricing is correct. Work on store displays. • Coach, counsel, recruit, train, and discipline employees. • Evaluate on-the-job performance. • Identify current and future trends that appeal to consumers. • Maintain inventory and ensure items are in stock. • Keep up with fluctuating supply and demand. • Maintain store cleanliness and health and safety measures. • Organize and distribute staff schedules. • Manage different departments within the store. • Handle customer questions, complaints, and issues. • Committed to work flexible hours, days, nights, weekends and holidays. • Able to safely lift boxes • Salary $9.00 Per Hour. • This Position is for work permit renewal .

LABOURER(S)

• Responsible for doing manual work • Loading and unloading Container • Assisting in stocking shelves • Should be physically fit to lift products 50lb or more. • Being able to work at heights • Committed to work flexible hours, days, nights, weekends and holidays. • Salary $8.00 per hour. • This position is for renewal and for first time work permit application..

DOMESTIC WORKER(S)

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the grocery store premises, including aisles, restrooms, entrance, and parking area. • Perform routine cleaning tasks such as wiping down surfaces, disinfecting high-touch areas, and emptying trash receptacles. • Restock and organize cleaning supplies as needed. • Assist in maintaining inventory of store supplies, such as paper towels, toilet paper, and cleaning products. • Committed to work flexible hours, days, nights, weekends and holidays. • Salary $8.00 per hour. • This position is for renewal and for first time work permit application.

PRODUCE CLERK (S)

• Responsible for doing Manuel work • Loading and unloading Container • Assisting in stocking shelves • Knowledge on produce products and sanitary methods • Should be physically fit to lift products 50lb or more. • Committed to work flexible hours, days, nights, weekends and holidays. • Salary $8.00 per hour. • This position is for renewal and for first time work permit application. INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN EMAIL THEIR RESUME TO JOBSTCI@ALLIEDCARIBBEAN.NET OR SEND THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. BELONGERS NEED ONLY TO APPLY.

July 29 - August 4, 2023

NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Ltd. Of Cherokee Rd, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following properties pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

PARCEL 10308/158 CENTRAL, GRAND TURK

– Four-bedroom, two bathroom house approximately 2045 sq. ft located in Palm Grove, Grand Turk Registered Proprietor: Dudley Moore

PARCEL 60717/107K2 CHESHIRE HALL AND RICHMOND HILL, PROVIDENCIALES

– One bedroom, one bedroom condominium unit approximately 448 sq. ft located near Five Cays, Providenciales. Registered Proprietor: Celo Celeste N Lightbourne Powell

PARCEL 60717/107K8 CHESHIRE HALL AND RICHMOND HILL, PROVIDENCIALES

- One bedroom, one bedroom condominium unit approximately 448 sq. ft located near Five Cays, Providenciales. Registered Proprietor: Donvonno D Cox The auction will be held at the office of Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited, 88 Cherokee Road, Providenciales at 10 o’clock in the morning on Monday, the 15th day of August 2023. A reserved price will be fixed on all parcels and a deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids. Conditions of Sale available upon request or at the Auction. 37905

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PAMPERED PAWS 61 Gumbo Limbo, Discovery Bay, Providenciales, TCI

LABOURER

• Experience is essential. No less than a minimum of 5 years consecutive and verifiable experience in grooming and animal behavior will be accepted, references will be required • Experience in Quickbooks • Must be able to read write and speak the English language • Must be able to start work at 6am • Must be able to bath dogs in preparation for grooming, including comb outs, brush outs, stripping, detangling, de-matting and clipping • Must be able to de-tick manually and use chemicals safely and responsibly • Cleaning of animals quarters outside and inside bathing and grooming areas, including feces pick up on a hourly basis • HEAVY LIFTING REQUIRED • Must have own transport and willing to transport animals in vehicle • Hourly rate is $8 and is based on experience. Position is currently held by work permit holders. Belongers are encouraged to send their resume to labor department and Pampered Paws

ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONS WILL BE INTERVIEWED PLEASE CONTACT 431-1119 OR SHARWIND2002@YAHOO.COM

37868

July 29 - August 4, 2023

QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST • Create, update, and maintain standard operating procedures for lab. • Process and analyze the microbiology of the beer (and water) being produced, use this knowledge to make educated recommendations to the brewers, water production managers, and other members of management team for quality improvement. • Measure and track dissolved Oxygen and CO2 levels. • Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment. • Collect and quantify packaged beer archive for sensory panels. • Manage sensory panels and record results for stability analysis and shelf-life recommendations. • Perform microbiological testing (aseptic techniques, enrichment, plating, microscopy, PCR) on raw ingredients, in-process beer, and finished beer. • Develop and manage yeast program including ordering, propagating, monitoring viability and pitch rates with input from Lead Brewer. • Assist with troubleshooting production issues. • Research and develop the QA/QC Department. • Reporting all the above to our Head Brewer, Water Production Manager and General Manager as appropriate. • Other brewery & water related tasks that may require assistance. • Any other related duties delegated to by a manager. Salary $62000 per year or commensurate with experience.

Email to info@turksheadbeer.com

37929

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CUTTING EDGE LANDSCAPING

Wheeland, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Residence Yard, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

CENTRAL CONSTRUCTION Winward Rd., Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC LANDSCAPER DOMESTIC lawn using hand, WORKER Cutpower WORKER or riding Cleaning the mower and trim and Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Applicant must be honest, reliable and willing to work. Salary: $8.00 hourly

edge around walks, flowerbeds, and walls. Planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes. Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 244-7953

CONTACT: 241-0607

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

37891

house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 331-0635 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37672

37684

SUNNY FOOD STORE CASH AND CARRY FIVE CAYS South Dock Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Island Contact No: 1649-9462811

IS NOW HIRING SALES CLERK

• Promoting and selling the company’s products and services using excellent sales skills and customer service and developing return customer relationships • Greeting customers, promoting customer awareness of sales and store promotions, providing customer service, directing customers to merchandise, cross-selling and increasing purchase sales • Standing for extended period of time • Committed to work flexible hours, days, nights, weekends and holidays. • Able to safely lift boxes • Salary $8.00 per hour. • This position is for renewal and for first-time work permit application.

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS SUNNY FOODS BLUE HILLS BLUE HILLS, PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLAND CONTACT NO: 1649-9462811

LABOURER(S)

IS NOW HIRING

PURCHASER • Must have prior experience purchasing Asian & American Products. • Must be have prior experience with Quick Books 2020. • Must be available to work on Holiday, Nights and weekends. Both Saturday and Sunday nights are required with a day off during the middle of the week. • Must be have good communication skills in able to commutate with overseas vendors and logistics companies . • Ensures orders are placed in timely manner, customer request are met quick and efficiently. • Must have extensive knowledge on NCR 7456 or similar POS system. • Setting up training programs for employees on proper merchandising and customer service skills. • Most work is required by standing for long periods of time and working in an environment that is not air conditioned such as a dry warehouse. • Salary $8.00 per hour. • This position is for renewal and for first time work permit application..

Interested applicants can email their resume to jobstci@ alliedcaribbean.net or send their resume to the Labour Board. Belongers need only to apply.

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LOGISTIC CLERK

• Coordinate and oversee logistics operations in the grocery store • Manage inventory levels, including ordering and restocking products • Ensure accurate and timely receiving and checking of deliveries • Coordinate with suppliers and vendors for smooth logistics operations • Organize and maintain proper storage and arrangement of products in the store • Monitor and control stock levels to prevent shortages or excess inventory • Collaborate with other departments to optimize logistics processes • Prepare and update reports on inventory levels, shipping, and logistics activities • Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations in handling and storing products • Committed to work flexible hours, days, nights, weekends and holidays. • Salary $8.00 per hour. • This position is for first-time work permit application..

Interested applicants can email their resume to jobstci@ alliedcaribbean.net or send their resume to the Labour Board. 37908

Belongers need only to apply.

37907

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

LEANA ORELIEN KERNESIER Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

INVESTMENT SERVICES EXECUTIVE - AFTERCARE Reporting to: Senior Vice President/Deputy CEO – Investor Services Location: Invest TCI Offices – Providenciales Temporary 6 months contract

JOB SUMMARY:

The Aftercare Executive is a key member of the Agency team with the responsibility of providing support and assistance to current domestic and foreign investors. The position is responsible for administering a relationship management programme with key investors and becoming a trusted advisor to company executives. As Account Manager, the role involves working closely with the CEO, SVP and Chairman to show support and encouragement to businesses with a propensity to expand or invest elsewhere on the islands. This position is vital to improving business retention and expansion and to encourage positive perceptions of the country through providing a strong ‘post-investment’ support programme. The work includes developing and maintaining account plans for a group of selected businesses (key accounts); as Account Manager arranging proactive meetings for senior staff (Account Directors) with key accounts; as Account Director, taking the lead on relationship managing a further group of key accounts; monitoring operational businesses with Development Agreement commitments; monitoring trends in investor issues and preparing reports to Government; assisting any existing overseas investor, when requested, to address administrative hurdles related to their projects; and to take the lead in advocating for improvements to the business environment.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Experience and Knowledge: 1. A minimum of five years’ experience in project development, with knowledge of TCI laws dealing with investment projects. 2. Experience dealing with domestic and foreign investors in a commercial law environment. 3. Experience in marketing and sales and knowledge of networking and contact management. 4. Strong background in using various types of office related software and preparation of presentations and reports. Skills: 1. Commercial awareness. 2. Outgoing individual with creativity, drive and determination. 3. Strong Writing and presentational skills. 4. Ability to visualize, plan, execute and monitor an After-Care program. 5. Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills. 6. Expert in use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook or any other relevant software package. 7. Ability to maintain confidentiality Personal Qualities: 1. Open and engaging demeanor. 2. High ethical standards 3. Able to generate and share ideas. 4. Hands-on approach. 5. Willing to take personal responsibility 6. Able to win trust and personal credibility 7. Persistence and personal resilience. 8. Willingness to personally deliver quality to business clients. 9. Willingness to understand different cultures, lifestyles and associated points of view. 10. Willingness to understand the values associated with small communities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Fluent English 2. Additional language skills a plus

DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

The deadline date for applications is August 04, 2023. Belongers only need apply.

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. 37778

KENDAL THOMAS Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER Clean the yard, take out the trash, and run errands. Pay: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 342-9699

RENEWAL. BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. 37780

CHARLES EQUIPMENT Five Cays, South Division Is seeking to employ a

WELDER Fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment using welders, cutters, and shapers and measuring tools. Salary: $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-243-1729 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate, and a copy of the Passport photo page. Applications can be submitted by courier or delivered directly to Invest Turks and Caicos at Unit 2D, Courtyard Plaza, Providenciales, Turks, and Caicos Islands, prior to the deadline. The application should be addressed to The CEO – of Invest Turks and Caicos and envelopes should have the words “Investment Services Executive - Aftercare “clearly marked on the front. can

Duties around the home. Assist with laundry and cooking Basic Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 649-342-4656

Education and qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics or related field. A Master’s degree will be an asset.

Alternatively, applications investturksandcaicos.tc

DOMESTIC WORKER Perform Cleaning

emailed

admin@

The subject line in the email should read “Investment Services Executive - Aftercare” We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

37722

DEE’S HAIR SALON #11 Cox Dr., Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

NAIL TECHNICIAN Basic manicures, artificial nails, hand massages, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 342-0823 BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 37670

July 29 - August 4, 2023 CHERY WATER SERVICES Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS CLAUDE PIERRE Stammers Run, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

ER CLEANING SERVICES LTD. 28 Oyster Lane, The Bight Is seeking to employ a

ER CONSTRUCTION LTD.

MARIE MORLEY

Five Cays Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

11 Mark Cl., Cooper Jack Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC LABOURER LABOURER 2WORKERS LABOURER DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. 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

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

Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, mixing concrete, hand tools to workers, and cleaning work site. $500.00 Weekly

CONTACT: 1-649-343-9184

CONTACT: 341-8510

CONTACT: 649-333-1246

CONTACT: 649-333-1199

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37697

37730

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37896

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BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

To assist in all basic cleaning, mopping, sweeping, and dusting. Laundering Clothes and preparing meals. Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-346-4605 BELONGERS CAN APPLY

37582

37870

TCI BEACH BUDDIES Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

STORE CLERK

Assist customer with merchandise Organized products for retail sale Manage daily cash flow Basic Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 649-242-1172 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. 37910

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

WRITERS/ PHOTO JOURNALIST

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

FOR MAGAZINES AND OTHER PERIODICALS GRAPHICS PRODUCTION DESIGNER/ PAGINATOR

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

COURT REPORTER

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

ADVERTISING SPACE SALES PERSON

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

FORWARD APPLICATIONS TO: THE PUBLISHER DUNCANSON PUBLICATIONS LTD. EMAIL: TCNEWS@TCIWAY.TC NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Preferences will be given to Belonger and Legal Residents

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 SMITH AT LADARNYA.SMITH@TC.GT.COM

37539

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July 29 - August 4, 2023

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PLIMPOUL BAR & RESTAURANT

RAS DIAMOND

South Dock Is seeking to employ a

PROVO BUILDING SUPPLY Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

#30 Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

CHEF LABOURER CASHIER Setting up workstations. Preparing ingredients, chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. Salary: $9.50 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

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 344-0689

CONTACT: 232-8122

CONTACT: 246-1778

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37803

SAMANTHA’S CONSTRUCTION 125 Ruby Hill, Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37889

SAMUEL ALBERT JOSEPH Snake Hill, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc. Salary: $12.00 hourly

CONTACT: 242-0952

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 37830

T & M CONSTRUCTION #34 Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

RAS DIAMOND VARIETY STORE Dock Yard Is seeking to employ a

STORE ATTENDANT Selling products and providing customer service. Greet customers and guide them in finding products they want to buy. Maintain the outlook store. $8.00 Hourly

CASHIER Greets customers, receive payment, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. $8.00 Hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37924

CONTACT: 347-3112

SONNY FORBES The Bight, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER LABOURER 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

Applicant will be cleaning property, cleaning windows and doors, disposing of garbage, trash, planting plants etc. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 342-3444

CONTACT: 649-431-0658

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37882

37807

876 T& M CONSTRUCTION

T & M CONSTRUCTION

#34 Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

July 29 - August 4, 2023

#34 Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

REGCO CONSTRUCTION

ROSELENE TOUSSAINT

Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER CLEANER Conducting various tasks to support other workers in warehouse, construction site and factories. Delivering necessary equipment and materials to crewmembers in order to complete projects on time. Salary: $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-232-3264/ 649-947-6909

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 343-2348

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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

STANLEY MARCUS LIGHTBOURNE

SULPHIDA SAINTE HARVEY

T&C SECRETARIAL SERVICES

37835

Glass Shack, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 232-2267

37892

The Bight Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

37928

Wilson Circle, Blue Hills 649-331-2251 Acting on Behalf of

TATIANA FORBES Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house,

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

laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. $10.00 hourly

CONTACT: 342-5529

CONTACT: 347-7168

37824

37885

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37873

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

876 TANYA WRIGHT

TCI TECHNICAL CENTER

Wheeland, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Industrial Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

876 TELICIA’S SHOP Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER MASON MASON HANDYMAN LABOURER CLEANER Keeping the Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $9.00 hourly

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. $9.00 hourly

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $9.00 hourly

yard clean, fixing and repairing fixtures in the home 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

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 245-3160

CONTACT: 241-3403

CONTACT: 343-2348

CONTACT: 348-4662

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37817

THE DOMINICAN BOWL TCI

#59 South Dock Road, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

BARMAID Taking food and

beverage orders, serving customers. $8.00 hourly

ASSISTANCE COOK Supports effort to maintain the kitchen and prepare food. Managing work area and equipment. $10.00 hourly

CONTACT: 244-0510 BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

37897

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37881

V & M SECURITY

V&M SECURITY LTD.

37876

#188 Blue Hills Road, Wheeland Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37890

VENEL VILFRANCHE Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 37837

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

649 SPORTS BAR

CLYDE HOLIDAY

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

37919

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

SECURITY SECURITY BABYSITTER 2 (TWO) STORE BARMAIDS CLERK OFFICER OFFICER Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 331-0865

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 37840

Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. To work 5-6 days a week. Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 331-0865

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 37914

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: 347-1700 BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37814

Duties: To greet customers Take orders and deliver drinks. Salary: $8.00 per hour

DUTIES: To assist in daily operations Of store. SALARY: $8.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 345-8953

CONTACT: 243-5281

BELONGERS PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THESE POSITIONS ARE HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. 37851

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

37860

July 29 - August 4, 2023

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

E & V CONSTRUCTION

ELITE CONSTRUCTION

IVROSE NOEL-WILSON

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER MASON DUTIES: To assist skilled workers, Maintain all work areas. SALARY: $8.00 per hour

Duties: To employ masonry skills Building projects. Salary: $10.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 242-1358

CONTACT: 348-0903

BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 37857

BELONGERS ARE ASKED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS FILLED BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

MASTERCUTS BARBER SHOP

MICHAEL ROBINSON

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

37859

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

KEON WILLIAMS Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

CLASSIFIEDS 53 LEWIS GRAVELEY Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

MARIE’S SOUVENIRS & BEACH RENTALS Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Duties:

STORE CLERK & LABOURER LABOURER BEACH ATTENDANT

Regular household chores, And Laundry. SALARY: $8.00 per hour

Duties: To perform tasks Involving physical labour And other chores as assigned. SALARY: $8.00 per hour.

DUTIES: To assist skilled workers, Maintain all work areas. SALARY: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 347-7769

CONTACT: 244-1716

CONTACT: 231-6537

MONICA AYUNON

REGINALD CHARLES

SARAH’S CATERING SERVICES/FOODS

BELONGERS KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 37863

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS IS A FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT APPLICATION. 37855

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 37856

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Duties: As per the position. SALARY: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 244-5422

BELONGERS KINDLY SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. THESE POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. 37862

SERENITY DAY SPA & SALON Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

HAIR STYLIST LABOURER KITCHEN BARBER LABOURER DOMESTIC WORKER Duties: Cut, Trim hair and beards and GivE shaves. SALARY: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 348-4065

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 37864

SHYVONNE ERNEST Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 232-9791

BELONGERS KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS IS A FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT APPLICATION. 37853

WE GOT YOU DELIVERY Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

HELPER

CONTACT: 241-9340

CONTACT: 232-6296

BELONGERS KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS IS A FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT APPLICATION. 37858

BELONGERS ARE ASKED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 37854

VICTOR Y LEONEL MECHANIC

VIOLETTE L. MORLEY

WATER SUPPLY SERVICE

Duties: Regular household chores, And Laundry. SALARY: $8.00 per hour

Duties: To perform tasks Involving physical labour And other chores as assigned. SALARY: $8.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 331-7292

CONTACT: 247-3582

CONTACT: 244-7607

VICIOUS CUTS BARBER SHOP

WOOALY JOHN VICTORIN

BELONGERS KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS IS A FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT APPLICATION. 37867

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER BARBER Duties: To perform tasks Involving physical labour And other chores as assigned. SALARY: $8.00 per hour.

Duties: Help the cook, Clean Dishes, record all stocks used. SALARY: $8.00 per hour.

Duties: As befitting the job. Salary: $8.00 per hour.

Duties: To perform tasks Involving physical labour And other chores as assigned. SALARY: $8.00 per hour.

Duties: Cut, Trim hair and beards and GivE shaves. SALARY: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 431-7116

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 37861

WESELANDE RAPHOELLE BOLIVAR BERTIL Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS IS A FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT APPLICATION. 37865

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Aviation Drive, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BEACH BOYS MECHANIC Duties: As per the position. SALARY: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 346-4076

Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. Salary: $10.00 Hourly

BELONGERS KINDLY SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. THESE POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. 37866

CONTACT: 649-344-9400

WIDLOR VIRGILE

WILCIE BELIZAIRE

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37913

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER DOMESTIC LABOURER DOMESTIC Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $8.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 342-7447 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37802

WORKER

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

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: 342-1515

CONTACT: 342-8496

CONTACT: 342-4644

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37917

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37926

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 37797

Archie Morley, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape materials. $9.00 hourly

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping, mopping, clean bathrooms, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels, personal clothing, and other housework. $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-246-5093

BELONGERS ARE ASKED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 37852

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

TRUCK DRIVER

Responsible for delivery of water to residential / commercial property. Salary: $360.00 Weekly

CONTACT: 346-9099

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY RENEWAL

37822

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 37841

WILLY’S BARBER SHOP

WISH AUTO RENTAL

ONE BARBER

DOMESTIC WORKER

#4 Morris Plaza Is seeking to employ a

Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. $8.00 hourly

ONE COSMETOLOGIST Hairdressing and treating scalp. Makeup, dress wigs, hair removal, nail and skin care services. $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 348-1832 BELONGERS TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37872

Blue Hills Bld. #42 Is seeking to employ a

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 346-0002 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

37836

54 CLASSIFIEDS YUCISA DE LEON ALMONTE

PABLO BARBER SHOP

Behind Ball Park Is seeking to employ a

POSEIDON CHARTERS

Grace Bay, Is seeking

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 342-9018

DOMESTIC WORKER Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. $8.00 hourly

2 BARBERS

Cutting, trimming, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Sterilize scissors and other instruments. $8.00 hourly

2 NAIL TECHNICIANS

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

SONIA GIBBS

BOAT CAPTAIN

Perform all maintenance and mechanical needs. $250.00 Daily

Duties include but not limited to: Carrying out daily cleaning including sweeping, moping, cleaning windows, dusting etc. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as required. Ability to speak a foreign language (e.g. Spanish and Creole) would be helpful. Salary: $8 per hour CONTACT: 232- 0918

THIS POSITION IS FOR A WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

37849

Clean boat, assist captain, serve passengers. $150.00 Daily

37844

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD/WORK PERMIT HOLDERS CURRENTLY HOLDS THESE POSITIONS 37811

LABOURER Cleaning and maintaining of Provo Golf Club and the Grace Bay Strip. Be willing to work weekends and holidays. Salary: $8.00 per hour CONTACT: 649-231-6710 MERVCO.ACC@GMAIL.COM

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND RESUMES TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT AS THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 37869

THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS SPORTS COMMISSION

TRUCK DRIVER

MAINTENANCE MANAGER FACILITY SUPERVISOR FACILITY ATTENDANT Full job descriptions can be found at: https://www.gov.tc/sports/contact/careers

2 PAINTERS Apply paints and coatings to walls, new buildings, etc. $10.00 Hourly

KAMMULA A. PENN Glass Shack, Windward Road Tel: 649-232-7947 $8.00 hourly Cook, clean, wash, etc.

SORAYA’S BOUTIQUE & SUNDRIES Blue Hills Tel: 243-9572 $8.00 hourly Receive cash, do inventory, etc.

RPJ COMPANY/ THE CHICKEN SHACK #576 Blue Hills Tel: 347-2093 $8.00-$10.00 hourly Prepare and cook food well

CASHIER

Candidates are required to submit resumes with current contact information including a Cover Letter, two letters of reference from most recent employers, copies of educational certificates, a copy of a Passport photo page, a copy of a NIB Card, a copy of an NHIP Card, National Turks & Caicos Islander Status Card (where applicable). Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate. The successful candidate must be in good health and will be required to submit a complete medical from a certified medical practitioner. Applications should be addressed to the Human Resource Manager, TCI Sports Commission, Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex, Downtown, Providenciales. Applications can be hand delivered, or sent by email to: tcisportsrecruitment@gov.tc Hand-delivered applications must have clear identification marked on the envelope and the Job Title of the position being applied for. On emailed applications, the subject line must reference the Job Title. Applications without supporting documents will not be processed. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 37777

COOK

ONLY BELONGER APPLY/RENEWAL WORK PERMIT

37927

2 CARPENTERS Follow building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures. $10.00 Hourly TILER Install materials on floors, walls, etc. $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 241-5131

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 37888

ERZULIA E. RIGBY 4 B North Side Tel: 331-1067 $8.00 hourly Clean, cook, wash, etc.

South Dock Rd., Is seeking

Transport materials and goods among manufacturing, distribution and retail centers. Inspecting vehicles for mechanical issues relating to safe operation, and basic repair work. $10.00 Hourly

Installing Windows. Salary: $10.00 Hourly

VACANCIES Acting on Behalf DOMESTIC WORKER DOMESTIC WORKER

WILLIAMS CONTRACTING SERVICES

The Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission is now recruiting for the following vacancies:

WINDOW INSTALLER

CONTACT: 345-0324

CONTACT: 232-3633 EMAIL: INFO@POSEIDONTCI.COM

854 Leeward Highway, Providenciales, TCI, Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

2 DECK HANDS

FIRST MATE

COX LABOUR SERVICES

Providenciales, Is seeking to employ a

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Clean boat, assist captain, serve passengers. $150.00 Daily

CONTACT: 342-8799

37915

JEANRICK AGENOR

Turtle Cove Marina, Is seeking to employ a

Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail repair, and nail polishing. $8.00 hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

July 29 - August 4, 2023

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

37799

JAWS CONSTRUCTION Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

PLUMBER Installs pipes and fixtures, installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 344-7241 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 37839

ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS IRRIGATION LTD 65 Beachwood Grace Bay, Is Looking for

IRRIGATION SUPERVISOR

• Assemble, draft, edit, and review reports, customer quotes, and technical documents. • Communicate scheduling changes and relevant infrastructure shifts to affected staff. • Provide technical support to other departments, including internet searches, materials

sourcing and quality assurance. • Coordinate and track project progress and schedules. • Information reportingCommunicate with clients and staff both verbally and electronically. • Identify system issues and propose resolutions and inform clients and Maintenance Manager • Salary 400-450 / week base on experience and qualification

CONTACT: 941-5579 THIS IS A POSITION CURRENTLY BEEN HOLD BY A WORK PERMIT 37902

July 29 - August 4, 2023 JEAN’S PLUMBING Behind Mara, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

CLASSIFIEDS 55

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS JOHN JOSEPH Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

JOSEPH CENARY Rigby Hill, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

KATHY WALKIN Hospital Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

KEMEO LEO SELVER Phase 2, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC LABOURER PLUMBER LABOURER DOMESTIC WORKER WORKER

Installs pipes and fixtures, installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc. $9.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 241-9020

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

CONTACT: 649-341-2237

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

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

LARRY JOSEPH

LORLEAN WILSON

37843

Airport Road, South Caicos Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 242-1402

CONTACT: 242-0193

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

37796

Long Bay, Providenciales, TCI Is seeking to employ a

37845

LVA MANAGEMENT LTD NO. 107 Turtle Cove Drive, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 342-6418

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 37825

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37903

M & E CLEANING SERVICES

MANPOWER SERVICES GROUP LTD.

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

3 Hope Street, Grace Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

LOVINA SPA

Kokomo Botanical Resort Venetian Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

SPA THERAPIST Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints, to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries or wellness maintenance. Salary: $8.00

CONTACT: (649) 441-4433 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 37900

MARIE EVANA GARDINER Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER/ MASON LABOURER LABOURER LABOURER DOMESTIC WORKER CARPENTER HELPER Cleaning outside the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 247-3599

Duties Include: Yard Maintenance. Cleaning and trimming of weeds and plants. Upkeep of property. Taking Care of dogs. Work 5 days. Salary $8.00 hourly

CONTACT 331-7026

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

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

MARINO MIESES

MB PAWN SHOP

37819

11 Pens Road, The Bight Is seeking to employ a

37834

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Waste pick up, landscaping maintenance, General Maintenance of the property. Salary $8.00 hourly. CONTACT: 649-941-8118 CONTACT PERSON: MARIA@ LVAMANAGEMENT.COM

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT. RENEWAL 37804

MCP BAR & RESTAURANT Industrial Dr., South Dock Rd. Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning the building, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing. Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $8.00 hourly

Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: (649) 342-0726

CONTACT: 241-4976

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

ELSA M. RIGBY 179 South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

SHELF KITCHEN DOMESTIC STOCKER HELPER WORKER

CONTACT: 242-3256

CONTACT: 241-5941

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

37911

Stocking Shelves in store. $8.00 hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 37819

CONTACT: 649-342-6310

CONTACT: 649-242-2313

CONTACT: 242-6938

37794

MONIQUE LOUIS

NATASHA’S CONSULTANCY

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

Leeward Highway / Tel: 242-0805

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: 344-6211 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

37827

South Dock Is seeking to employ a

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: 346-9099 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 37823

DIVER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

Diving for fish. Salary: $8.00 hourly

Acting on behalf of

LUPO RESTAURANT LTD.

COOK Setting up

workstations. Preparing ingredients, chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various areas. $8.00 Hourly

BERINORD FRANCOIS Kew Town / Tel: 243-9894

CLEANER Stocking and supplying

designated areas, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. $8.00 hourly BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 37916

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 37848

NMS BEAUTY SALON #6 Sams Plaza, Down Town Is seeking to employ a

COSMETOLOGIST Shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. Makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, nail and skin care services. Salary: $9.00 hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 37877

MIMINE PEDOR

Must be able perform the following: Meal Preparations General Cleaning Laundry Salary: $8.00 per hr.

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

CONTACT: 246-5315

MERLIN COX

188 Bay Road, Wheeland 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

MITSUKI CHARLES Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

37921

37893

LIVE-IN BABYSITTER 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 BOARD

Mixing concrete, cleaning tools, moving and handling blocks, cleaning site, etc. Salary: $8.00 Hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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: 342-3009 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

37920

37846

OBED CONSTRUCTION

#1 ZODIAC

Five Cays Road Is seeking to employ a

#61 Sisal Road, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

BARMAID DOMESTIC WORKER Taking food and beverage orders, serving customers. Salary: $8.00 per hour

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

CONTACT: 331-6259

CONTACT: 649-343-1420

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

37922

37894

37912

CONTACT: 345-8665

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Science & Technology

July 29 - August 4, 2023

Europe and US heatwaves near ‘impossible’ without climate change The heatwaves battering Europe and the US in July would have been “virtually impossible” without human-induced climate change, a scientific study says. Global warming from burning fossil fuels also made the heatwave affecting parts of China 50 times more likely. Climate change meant the heatwave in southern Europe was 2.5C hotter, the study finds. Almost all societies remain unprepared for deadly extreme heat, experts warn. The study’s authors say its findings highlight the importance of the world adapting to higher temperatures because they are no longer “rare”. “Heat is among the deadliest types of disaster,” says Julie Arrighi from the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, and also one of the authors. Countries must build heat-

resistant homes, create “cool centres” for people to find shelter, and find ways to cool cities including planting more trees, she says. In July, temperature records were broken in parts of China, the southern US and Spain. Millions of people spent days under red alerts for extreme heat. Experts say extreme heat can be a very serious threat to life, especially among the elderly. According to one study, more than 61,000 people were estimated to have died from heat-related causes during last year’s heatwaves in Europe. “This study confirms what we knew before. It shows again just how much climate change plays a role in what we are currently experiencing,” said Friederike Otto from Imperial College London. Climate scientists say decades of humans pumping greenhouse

Almost all societies remain unprepared for deadly extreme heat, experts warn

gases into the atmosphere are causing global temperatures to rise. But not all extreme weather events can immediately be linked directly to climate change because natural weather patterns can also play a part. Scientists in the UK, US and Netherlands in the World Weather Attribution group studied the recent heatwaves to identify the fingerprint of climate change. Using computer models, they simulated a world without the effects of emissions pumped into the atmosphere to the real-world temperatures seen during the heatwaves. The North American heatwave was 2°C (3.6°F) hotter and the heatwave in China was 1°C hotter

because of climate change, the scientists concluded. The world has warmed 1.1C compared to the pre-industrial period before humans began burning fossil fuels. If temperature rise reaches 2C, which many experts warn is very likely as countries fail to reduce their emissions quickly enough, these events will occur every two to five years, the scientists say. The study also considered the role of El Niño, a naturally occurring powerful climate fluctuation that began in June. It leads to higher global temperatures as warm waters rise to the surface in the tropical Pacific ocean and push heat into the air. The study concluded that El

Niño probably played a small part but that increased temperatures from burning fossil fuels was the main driver in the more intense heatwaves. A run of climate records have fallen in recent weeks, including global average temperatures and sea surface temperatures particularly in the North Atlantic. Experts say the speed and timing is “unprecedented” and warn that more records could tumble in the coming weeks and months. Dangerous wildfires in Greece forced thousands of people to evacuate hotels at the weekend. Experts say that the hot and dry weather created favourable conditions for fire to spread more easily. (BBC)

Wall squats and planks best at lowering blood pressure Strength-training exercises such as wall squats or holding the plank position are among the best ways to lower blood pressure, a study suggests. Current guidance focusing mainly on walking, running and cycling should be updated, the UK researchers say. Analysis, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, of trials involving 16,000 people found all exercise lowered high blood pressure. But wall squats and planking led to larger falls than aerobic exercise. These isometric exercises are designed to build strength without moving muscles or joints. The plank position, which resembles a press-up, with elbows directly beneath shoulders, legs stretched out behind, strengthens the abdomen. Isometric exercises place a very different stress on the body to aerobic exercise, says study author Dr Jamie O’Driscoll, from Canterbury Christ Church University. “They increase the tension in the muscles when held for two minutes, then cause a sudden rush

Wall squats are particularly good at lowering high resting blood pressure, a study of previous trials suggests

of blood when you relax,” he says. “This increases the blood flow, but you must remember to breathe.” High blood pressure puts strain on the blood vessels, heart and other organs, increasing the risk of conditions such as heart attacks and strokes. Treatment often involves medication but patients are also advised to eat healthily, reduce

alcohol intake, stop smoking and exercise regularly. Over-40s are advised to have their blood pressure checked every five years. The pressure of blood in the arteries is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg). Below 130/85mmHg is healthy while more than 140/90 mmHg is high, according to the study. The higher number equates to

pressure of blood in the arteries when the heart beats, known as systolic blood pressure. The lower number is pressure between beats and known as diastolic blood pressure. For their analysis, researchers from Canterbury Christ Church University and Leicester University looked at data from 15,827 people exercising for two weeks or more in 270 clinical trials published between 1990 and 2023. They found resting blood pressure was reduced by: · 4.49/2.53mmHg after aerobicexercise training (such as running or cycling) · 4.55/3.04mm Hg after dynamic resistance or weight training · 6.04/2.54mmHg after combined training (aerobic and weights) · 4.08/2.50mmHg after highintensity interval training (short bursts of intense exercise with periods of rest in between) · 8.24/4mmHg after isometricexercise training (planks and wall squats) These are relatively small drops, Dr O’Driscoll says, but could lower someone’s risk of stroke. Current UK guidelines say adults

should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity, plus muscle-strengthening exercise twice a week. In addition, Dr O’Driscoll says they should consider two minutes of wall squats, or holding the plank position four times with two minutes’ rest in between, three times a week. The British Heart Foundation charity said exercise was good for heart health and could reduce the risk of heart and circulatory diseases by up to 35%. “We know that those who take on exercise they enjoy, tend to carry on for longer which is key in maintaining lower blood pressure,” says Joanne Whitmore, senior cardiac nurse at the BHF. She also pointed to other lifestyle changes that could help, such as cutting down on salt, keeping to a healthy weight and continuing to take any prescribed medication. Anyone concerned about their blood pressure is advised to ask their GP to check it and ask about the type of exercise best suited to your condition. (BBC)

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US heatwave leads to rising number of burns, medics say A prolonged heatwave in the US has led to an uptick in severely burned patients who were injured after touching hot surfaces or objects. Medics in Arizona said some patients were hurt after falling onto asphalt which had been heated by the sun. The city of Phoenix has now seen a record-breaking 24 consecutive days of temperatures above 110F (43C). Officials warn that ground temperatures can reach nearboiling, and warn people to seek shelter from the fiery heat. Dr Kevin Foster of the Arizona Burn Centre tells BBC News that all of the centre’s 45 hospital beds are currently occupied, and around onethird of those patients have suffered severe contact burns from scorching concrete and asphalt surfaces. “Summertime is the busy time, so that’s not surprising, but the numbers are a little bit higher than anticipated,” he says, adding that the rate of new patients has outpaced 2022 so far this summer. Many of the patients are elderly people, who may have fallen after becoming unsteady in the heat, or children who do not get off the ground quickly after falling. However, he says the “biggest problem” is drug users who are

The US is experiencing a prolong heatwave

often dehydrated and can faint on sidewalks. “When people go down to a hot surface and stay there, it only takes 10 to 15 minutes to suffer heat exhaustion, burns and other problems,” says Dr Foster, adding that some of the burns are deep, third-degree injuries that will require skin grafts. The centre is also treating over 150 patients who have not been

admitted to hospital, but need to be treated for burns sustained touching hot surfaces, such as metal car seat belts. The inside of a car or the dark asphalt surface of a road can be far hotter than the air temperature, research has shown. Touching metal or asphalt for only a few seconds can be enough to cause severe burns. Cleo Warner helps co-ordinate

the Heat Relief Network in Arizona’s Maricopa County. The network now works with with 235 cooling and hydration sites which people can visit to soak in a few hours of air conditioning and water. The locations serve hundreds of people on a weekly basis, she says. Many people using the centres are unsheltered, although they also include people who do not want to, or cannot afford, to run their air

conditioner all day. All of the centres are run by volunteers, often out of businesses that have a few spare chairs in a cool room, or non-profit organisations such as houses of worship. The network began during another “particularly rough” heatwave in 2009, she tells BBC News. This is the first year that the network has included respite centres where people can lie down and sleep during the hottest hours of the day. There are now 18 respite centres, she says, adding that they came about in response to requests from the community. The danger from surface burns is also being seen in nearby regions that have been hit by extreme heat. Christopher Malcolm, a 73-yearold US Air Force veteran in Las Vegas, told NBC News that he was badly burned after sitting on the ground at a bus stop on a day with temperatures reaching 110F. “I guess the pavement was hot enough so that it burned, although I was wearing blue jeans,” he said, adding that he did not realise the extent of his injuries at first. “I’ve dealt with heat before,” he said. “I lived in the Philippines for about seven years. Never had any problems with heat.” (BBC)

These eight habits could add up to 24 years to your life, study says WANT to live up to an additional 24 years? Just add eight healthy lifestyle choices to your life at age 40 and that could happen, according to a new unpublished study analysing data on US veterans. Starting at age 50 instead? No problem, you could prolong your life by up to 21 years, the study found. Age 60? You’ll still gain nearly 18 years if you adopt all eight healthy habits. “There’s a 20-year period in which you can make these changes, whether you do it gradually or all at once,“ said lead study author Xuan-Mai Nguyen, a health science specialist for the Million Veteran Programme at the VA Boston Healthcare System. “We also did an analysis to see if we eliminated people with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, stroke, cancer and the like, does it change the outcome? And it really didn’t,” she said. “So, if you start off with chronic diseases, making changes does still help.” What are these magical healthy habits? Nothing you haven’t heard before: Exercise, eat a healthy diet,

Healthy lifestyle changes, including reducing stress, were seen as vital in adding years to your life

reduce stress, sleep well and foster positive social relationships. On the flip side, don’t smoke, don’t drink too much and don’t become addicted to opioids. “The earlier the better, but even if you only make a small change in your 40s, 50s or 60s, it still is beneficial,” Nguyen said. “This is

not out of reach — this is actually something attainable for the general population.” he study, presented Monday at Nutrition 2023, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, looked at the lifestyle behaviours of nearly 720,000 military veterans between the ages

of 40 and 99. All were part of the Million Veteran Programme, a longitudinal study designed to investigate the health and wellness of US veterans. Adding just one healthy behaviour to a man’s life at age 40 provided an additional 4.5 years of life, Nguyen said. Adding a

second led to seven more years, while adopting three habits prolonged life for men by 8.6 years. As the number of additional lifestyle changes climbed so did the benefits for men, adding up to nearly a quarter century of extra life. Women saw huge leaps in life span as well, Nguyen said, although the numbers added up differently than for men. Adopting just one healthy behaviour added 3.5 years to a woman’s life, while two added eight years, three 12.6 years and embracing all the healthy habits extended a woman’s life by 22.6 years. “Doing all eight had a synergistic effect, sort of an added boost to extend your life, but any small change made a difference,” Nguyen said. After adjusting for age, body mass index, sex, race and ethnicity, marital status, education level and family income level, the study found “an 87% relative reduction in all-cause mortality for those who adopted all eight lifestyle factors compared to those who adopted none,” Nguyen said. (CNN)

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Scientists decode a 2,000-year-old curry recipe Traces of spices detected on a grinding slab and other stone tools unearthed in Vietnam reveal that curry was eaten in the region at least 2,000 years ago — and what was in the dish. The sandstone slab, buried 2 metres (6.5 feet) below the surface, was dug up in 2018 at the Oc Eo archaeological complex in southern Vietnam. The site was once an overseas trading hub of an ancient Southeast Asian kingdom known as Funan, according to a new study of the substances found on the slab. “Preparing curry involves not only a diverse range of spices but also the use of grinding tools, considerable time, and human effort,” said study author Dr. Hsiao-chun Hung, a senior research fellow in the department of archaeology and natural history at Australian National University in Canberra. “Remarkably, even individuals residing outside of India nearly 2,000 years ago expressed a strong desire to savour the flavours of curry, as evidenced by their diligent preparations,” Hung said. Hung and a team of researchers analysed microscopic remains known as starch grains — tiny structures found within plant cells

The sandstone slab, buried 2 metres (6.5 feet) below the surface, was dug up in 2018

that can be preserved over long periods — that they found on the grinding and pounding tools. Their analysis revealed several culinary spices that originated in different places around the world: turmeric, ginger, fingerroot, sand ginger, galangal, clove, nutmeg and cinnamon. The findings offer clues to how curry — and the people who made it — migrated to Southeast Asia. ANALYSING ANCIENT CURRY The ingredients the researchers

identified are similar to those in curries eaten in Vietnam and other places in Southeast Asia today. “Nowadays, preparing curry in Vietnam has become much simpler for most families due to the widespread availability of curry powder in supermarkets. However, it is interesting to note that the curry recipe used today has not deviated significantly from the ancient Oc Eo period,” said study co-author Dr Khanh Trung Kien Nguyen, an archaeologist at the Center for Archaeology, Southern Institute

of Social Sciences in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Nguyen added that the team planned to recreate the 2,000-yearold curry based on the ingredients found at the site. People were likely enjoying curry in India about 4,000 years ago, as evidenced by traces of turmeric, ginger, eggplant and mango found in cooking pots and dental plaque, the study noted, but this recent finding reveals that the production of curry has a long and fascinating history beyond India as well, Hung said. Some of the ingredients recovered from Oc Eo, such as turmeric, are similar to those found in Indian curries, while other components are more distinctively Southeast Asian, including coconut milk and galangal, a spice commonly found in curry pastes in that region but seldom used in Indian curry. HOW CURRY LINKED CULTURES Hung said that it’s not clear exactly who made curry at the site, but they likely were migrants from India or local inhabitants in Vietnam influenced by South Asian culture. The large grinding stone — 76 centimetres (30

inches) long and 31 centimetres (12 inches) wide — was found with the remains of stilt houses, which would have stood either along or above water. DNA from a cemetery in Cambodia linked to Oc Eo by an ancient canal system had previously revealed population movement from South Asia into Southeast Asia from the first to third centuries, Hung said. The new study concluded that curry recipes arrived in Southeast Asia with South Asian traders and migrants as contact between the regions increased during the early centuries of the first millennium, and it showed how the global spice trade has linked cultures and economic systems. Most surprising, Hung said, was that some of the nutmeg seeds unearthed during the dig still released a unique aroma. “Food culture is significant in human history,” Hung added. “When we enjoy delicious food, we often wonder about how its flavours were formed, the origins of the recipes, and when these culinary methods were first practiced.” The research published in the journal Science Advances on Friday.

There is a ‘gravity hole’ in the Indian Ocean, and scientists now think they know why There is a “gravity hole” in the Indian Ocean — a spot where Earth’s gravitational pull is weaker, its mass is lower than normal, and the sea level dips by over 328 feet (100 meters). This anomaly has puzzled geologists for a long time, but now researchers from the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru, India, have found what they believe is a credible explanation for its formation: plumes of magma coming from deep inside the planet, much like those that lead to the creation of volcanoes. To come to this hypothesis, the team used supercomputers to simulate how the area could have formed, going as far back as 140 million years. The findings, detailed in a study published recently in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, centre around an ancient ocean that no longer exists. A DISAPPEARING OCEAN Humans are used to thinking about Earth as a perfect sphere, but that’s far from the truth. “The Earth is basically a lumpy potato,” said study co-author Attreyee Ghosh, a geophysicist and associate professor at the

Centre for Earth Sciences of the Indian Institute of Science. “So technically it’s not a sphere, but what we call an ellipsoid, because as the planet rotates the middle part bulges outward.” Our planet is not homogeneous in its density and its properties, with some areas being denser than others — that affects Earth’s surface and its gravity, Ghosh added. “If you pour water on the surface of the Earth, the level that the water takes is called a geoid — and that is controlled by these density differences in the material inside the planet, because they attract the surface in very different ways depending on how much mass there is underneath,” she said. The “gravity hole” in the Indian Ocean — officially called the Indian Ocean geoid low — is the lowest point in that geoid and its biggest gravitational anomaly, forming a circular depression that starts just off India’s southern tip and covers about 1.2 million square miles (3 million square kilometres). The anomaly was discovered by Dutch geophysicist Felix Andries Vening Meinesz in 1948, during a gravity survey from a ship, and has remained a mystery.

The sea level dips by over 328 feet (100 metres) in a “gravity hole” first discovered in 1948

“It is by far the biggest low in the geoid, and it hasn’t been explained properly,” Ghosh said. To find a potential answer, Ghosh and her colleagues used computer models to set the clock back 140 million years in order to see the big picture, geologically. “We have some information and some confidence about what the Earth looked like back then,”

she said. “The continents and the oceans were in very different places, and the density structure was also very different.” From that starting point, the team ran 19 simulations up to the present day, recreating the shifting of tectonic plates and the behaviour of magma, or molten rock, inside the mantle — the thick layer of Earth’s interior that lies between

the core and the crust. In six of the scenarios, a geoid low similar to the one in the Indian Ocean formed. The distinguishing factor in all six of these models was the presence of plumes of magma around the geoid low, which along with mantle structure in the vicinity are believed to be responsible for the formation of the “gravity hole,” Ghosh explained. The simulations were run with different parameters of density for the magma, and in those in which the plumes were not present, the low did not form. The plumes themselves originated from the disappearance of an ancient ocean as India’s landmass drifted and eventually collided with Asia tens of millions of years ago, Ghosh said. “India was in a very different place 140 million years ago, and there was an ocean between the Indian plate and Asia. India started moving north and as it did, the ocean disappeared and the gap with Asia closed,” she explained. As the oceanic plate went down inside the mantle, it could have spurred the formation of the plumes, bringing low-density material closer to Earth’s surface. (CNN)

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Paris 2024 chief wants Olympics and Paralympics to be ‘new model’ of ‘spectacular and sustainable’ Paris 2024 chief Tony Estanguet says he wants next year’s event to be “a new model” for staging the Olympics. Organisers want the Games to be “spectacular and sustainable”. Wednesday marks a year to go to the start of the Olympics and Estanguet says that Paris can show an example to the rest of the world. “We want to demonstrate that Paris and France can deliver a Games in a different way than in the past,” he told BBC Sport. “We have to be engaged in a new model of delivering the Games.” The Olympics take place in the French capital from 26 July11 August with the Paralympics to follow from 28 August-8 September. Organisers have put sustainability at the forefront of their plans with a goal to have emissions 50% lower than the 2012 and 2016 Games. They want to develop new ways of working and bring about a “new era in the organisation of the Olympic and Paralympic Games”. The Tokyo Olympics’ postGames sustainability report calculated that the event had a total carbon footprint of between 1.96 million and 2.42 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. But it claimed the 2020 event (held in 2021 because of the Covid pandemic) went “beyond carbon neutrality” through a range of reduction and mitigation measures.

The Olympic rings will be a common sight around Paris during the Games

The report added that emissions were lower than they might otherwise have been by 800,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide because Covid-19 restrictions meant there were few fans in attendance. “We have to change our habits,” said Estanguet, a three-time Olympic canoe champion. “We have to change the way we decide to organise the games or World Championships or World Cups. “Otherwise people will not accept different rules for major events and normal lives, so that is why we set the level of ambition very high in terms of sustainability and to deliver a message. “We have plans for a fantastic celebration while also demonstrating that it is feasible to reduce the carbon footprint by half because otherwise the future of the

Games will be in danger and we have to demonstrate it is possible to still deliver it.” The Games have made extensive use of existing and temporary facilities in Paris with only two building projects required - for the Athletes’ Village and the Aquatics Centre. The Village uses a variety of low carbon initiatives, including the use of sustainably sourced wood instead of steel for the building’s structural frame, while the Aquatics Centre has a concave roof, lowering the space of the area that needs heating. However, there has been criticism of the decision to hold the surfing competition in Tahiti 9,760 miles (15,700km) and a 22hour flight from the French capital. The French overseas territory’s

Teahupo’o wave in the South Pacific was chosen in preference to beaches in south-west France and in Brittany. “We want to be the first Games to be fully aligned with the Paris Agreement. In terms of climate ambitions, that is very important,” said Georgina Grenon, Paris 2024’s head of environmental excellence. The agreement unites almost all the world’s nations - for the first time - in a single aim to cut the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing global warming. Agreements were made to “pursue efforts” to limit global temperature rises to 1.5C, and to keep them “well below” 2.0C above pre-industrial times. “This was part of a different way of organising the Games to be more sustainable,” Grenon added. “The most important thing is to reduce emissions. We see the event as a laboratory for innovation for looking for solutions on how to reduce and then leave those reductions as a legacy. “We are counting on everyone - athletes and spectators - to play their part. Grenon said Paris 2024 will be the first games to use 100% renewable electricity, comparing it to the 4million litres of diesel London 2012 used to power generators. Three countries have already agreed to send their athlete delegations by train, the Netherlands, Belgium and Great

Britain. Although there have been concerns around security in France after recent riots in the capital and incidents at the 2022 Champions League final, Estanguet says it remains his priority. “It is the biggest system we have ever done in terms of security and is unprecedented so I want to trust the capacity and expertise,” he said. Estanguet and his team are also closely watching long-term weather models amid fears of high temperatures and are prepared to change event times if necessary. On the possibility of Russian and Belarusian athletes taking part in the Games, he refused to be drawn. Earlier this month, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said that Russia and Belarus would not receive an invitation to compete at the Games while the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will discuss the ongoing suspension of both countries at their General Assembly in Bahrain from 27-29 September. “I strongly believe that we need to protect the universality of the games by having the IOC and IPC decide on whether those countries should participate,” he said. “As the Organising Committee we have to respect those decision and to welcome the athletes that would be qualified and authorised to participate in the Games.” (BBC)

Brown signs richest NBA contract and Herbert becomes highest-paid NFL player Kylian Mbappe may be about to become the most expensive footballer of all time - but in the United States two financial records have just been smashed. While we await the outcome of Al-Hilal’s world record £259m bid for Paris St-Germain forward Mbappe, lucrative contracts have been agreed in both the NBA and NFL. Jaylen Brown has signed the richest deal in NBA history, agreeing a $304m (£236.8m) contract to remain at Boston Celtics, according to reports. Meanwhile, Justin Herbert’s new five-year, $262.5m (£203.6m) extension with the Los Angeles Chargers will make the quarterback the NFL’s highest-paid player by annual salary, insiders say. Brown’s five-year Celtics contract exceeds reigning NBA Finals Most Valuable Player

Nikola Jokic’s $264m (£204.9m) deal at Denver Nuggets, which he signed last summer. The two-time All-Star, 26, averaged career bests in points (26.6), rebounds (6.9) and assists (3.5) during 2022-23 as Boston reached the Eastern Conference finals. Brown, the third pick in the 2016 NBA draft, will earn $28.5m (£22m) next season before his extension begins in 2024, when he will average $60.8m (£47.1m) per year. Team-mate Jayson Tatum is eligible for his own supermax extension next summer - which allows a team to re-sign qualified players on deals worth up to 35% of the salary cap, to maximum five-year contracts. Brown and Tatum combined for 56.7 points per game last season, which is the fourth-most by a duo

NBA player Jaylen Brown and NFL quarterback Justin Herbert have both signed historic deals

since the competition’s 1976-77 merger. Herbert’s Chargers contract surpasses the $52.5m (£40.7m)

average annual salary of Lamar Jackson, who signed a five-year, $260m (£201.8m) extension with the Baltimore Ravens this offseason.

The 25-year-old is the only quarterback to top 4,000 passing yards in each of the first three seasons of their career - and no player in NFL history has made more completions (1,316) over the first three campaigns. From Eugene, Oregon, Herbert was the sixth pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and was named the NFL’s Rookie of the Year 2020-21 following a record-breaking season in which he became the youngest player to throw 30 touchdowns in a single season. He still had two years remaining on his rookie contract, which would have paid him about $8.5m (£6.5m) this season. His new deal may not remain the NFL’s highest for long as Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is due for an extension, which could top Herbert’s figure. (BBC)

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Nigeria stun host Australia in Women’s World Cup Nigeria came from behind to beat Australia and leave the co-hosts facing a battle to qualify for the last 16 of the Fifa Women’s World Cup. Australia scored first when Emily van Egmond converted Caitlin Foord’s pass. But Nigeria equalised soon afterwards with Uchenna Kanu’s calm finish, before Osinachi Ohale’s header made it 2-1. Asisat Oshoala scored after a mix-up between Australia’s Alanna Kennedy and Mackenzie Arnold and Nigeria held on, despite Kennedy scoring late on. Nigeria move top of Group B, level with Canada on four points,

while Australia are a point behind both before the last matches in the section on Monday. Australia face Olympic champions Canada in Melbourne and may need a victory to guarantee a place in the knockout stages, while Nigeria play alreadyeliminated Republic of Ireland at the same time in Brisbane. NIGERIA CLAIM ONE OF THE SHOCKS OF THE TOURNAMENT Australia, ranked 10th in the world, would have secured a place in the knockout stages with a victory, but in the end, they were desperately trying to force an equaliser against

Nigeria is 30 places below 10th ranked Australia

a side 30 places below them in the rankings. The Matildas saw Kennedy head in a corner from Kyra CooneyCross in the 10th of 11 additional minutes at the end of the second half as the majority of a crowd of 49,156 at Brisbane Stadium willed them on. But Australia did not have enough time to get a dramatic equaliser as Nigeria clung to their narrow lead, with some of their players in tears at the final whistle. The competition is being staged by Australia and New Zealand and

the two co-hosts have won one and lost one of their opening two matches. Both are likely to need to win their final group games to stay in the tournament, although draws could still be enough depending on other results. For Australia, they will be wondering how they slipped up against a Nigeria side who did not have a shot on or off target in the opening 40 minutes. Indeed, the Matildas created 28 opportunities in all, compared to only 11 from Nigeria, and had 15 corners with only two from their opponents.

Australia, again without injured Chelsea striker Sam Kerr, took the lead in first-half injury time, but the advantage only lasted five minutes as Kanu provided a calm finish after Rasheedat Ajibade’s cross deflected into her path. Ohale’s brave header, which saw her accidentally kicked in the ribs by Kennedy as she headed in from close range, put Nigeria ahead before Barcelona striker Oshoala scored expertly from a tight angle. That came after Kennedy inadvertently headed the ball past her own goalkeeper and into Oshoala’s path.

World Fencing Championships: Ukraine’s Kharlan disqualified for refusing Russian Smirnov’s handshake Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan has been disqualified for refusing to shake hands with Russian Anna Smirnova at the World Fencing Championships. Kharlan, the first fencer to face a Russian or Belarusian since the former’s full-scale invasion of her homeland, won 15-7 in Milan. The 32-year-old rejected Smirnova’s handshake afterwards, instead offering her sabre to tap blades. It led to an appeal from Smirnova, who staged a 45-minute sit-down protest. The Russian, competing under a neutral flag, remained stood on the piste following the first-round contest before being handed a chair as her protest continued. Her appeal looked to have been dismissed, with Kharlan still showing as through to the last 32 when Smirnova eventually walked off after being spoken to by an official, allowing the next bout to start. However, the results later showed that Kharlan, a four-time individual world champion and four-time Olympic medallist, had been disqualified from the women’s sabre individual. In fencing, shaking hands is part

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Cardiac screening of Bronny James several of the rules of the sport and refusal government updated its position on months ago was normal to do so results in a black card and Wednesday, granting permission Ukraine’s Olga Kharlan offered her sabre when Russian Anna Smirnova approached for a handshake

expulsion. Kharlan’s scheduled last-32 opponent, Bulgaria’s Yoanna Ilieva, advanced as a result. Ukrainian fencers have not competed where rivals from Russia and Belarus have been permitted to enter as neutral athletes since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. However, the Ukrainian

for its athletes to compete against Russians and Belarusians who participate as neutrals, as is the case at the World Fencing Championships. Mykhailo Podolyak, the adviser to Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky, shared a photo which appeared to show Anna Smirnova with a Russian soldier on his Twitter.

Bronny James, who on Monday suffered a cardiac arrest and was hospitalized, had a cardiac screening several months ago as part of a program for prospective NBA players, according to a source familiar with the matter. The screening included a transthoracic echocardiogram – which looks at blood flow through the heart and heart valves – and

an EKG, which is a recording of the heart’s electrical activity, the source said. Both screenings came back with normal results. The normal results of those tests are a good sign and likely mean the episode wasn’t caused by an anatomical preexisting problem. But the 18-year-old will still CONTINUED 

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London Diamond League 2023: Zharnel Hughes smashes British 200m record Zharnel Hughes broke the 30-year British 200m record by clocking 19.73 seconds in front of a sellout 50,000 crowd at the London Diamond League. The 28-year-old took 0.21 secs off the previous mark of 19.94, set by John Regis at the 1993 World Championships. The record time saw Hughes take third, with American world 200m champion Noah Lyles winning in 19.47 secs. It is the second long-standing national mark Hughes has broken this season, having smashed the 100m record in June. Hughes, who ran 9.83 secs in New York to better Linford Christie’s time in 1993, previously ran 19.77 with an illegal wind speed to claim the UK 200m title in Manchester earlier this month. Compatriot Dina Asher-Smith ran a 100m season’s best of 10.85 secs to place second behind MarieJosee Ta Lou of the Ivory Coast. That put her ahead of Jamaica’s world 200m champion Shericka Jackson, with Britain’s Daryll Neita taking fourth in 10.96 secs. However, Keely Hodgkinson withdrew before the women’s 800m as a precaution because she was feeling unwell. The 21-year-old Briton had been excited to compete at London

Zharnel Hughes will aim to win a first global title in Budapest in August

Stadium for the first time but will now focus her attention on next month’s World Championships in Budapest and the chance to achieve the gold she missed out on by 0.08 seconds last year. Sunday’s competition, the first major athletics meet to be held at London Stadium since 2019, represented one of the final opportunities for some of the sport’s biggest names to fine-tune their preparations for the worlds, which start on 19 August. HUGHES DELIVERS ON BRILLIANT DAY OF ATHLETICS Hughes, 28, predicted his 100m British record, writing it down in his notebook on the morning of the race. While he would not commit to

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targeting the 200m mark on Sunday - despite Lyles’ insistence during the pre-event news conference that the time was within reach - a captivated home crowd celebrated with the Briton as his time appeared on the big screen. Hughes, born in Anguilla and living in Jamaica, came off the bend level with Lyles but an eventual third place would take nothing away from his delight after crossing the line. Using a vision board at home to map out his goals, he recently told BBC Sport he has another 100m time written down, which he hopes to achieve at the World Championships. This performance will leave him full of confidence as his full attention turns to Budapest and a shot at a first global title. Lyles, who will target an ambitious trio of world golds in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay next month, showed he remains the man to beat over the longer sprint as he held off Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo.

ASHER-SMITH CONTINUES TO IMPROVE With less than four weeks to go until the World Championships, Asher-Smith continues to look sharper as the season progresses. The 27-year-old 2019 world 200m champion followed up the 200m season-best she posted in Monaco on Friday with her best 100m performance of 2023 in a high quality field. Jackson has recorded the fastest time in the world this year but was never involved at the head of the race as Ta Lou took victory, with Asher-Smith roared on all the way to her latest promising time. “I am always disappointed not to win but this shows I am building and, given I have had two races in one weekend, it bodes really well,” Asher-Smith said. “Patience is something I am not very good at but it is all about the end of August and Budapest, which isn’t a long way away, so I’m excited.” Neita can also have few complaints after improving to 10.96 this season, finishing 0.02 secs behind Jackson. Hodgkinson’s withdrawal was an undoubted loss, with the inform Olympic and world silver medallist expected to produce the grand finale to proceedings. She later tweeted: “So gutted to miss the home crowd in a historic stadium. As always, the British crowd looked like it brought the vibes. See you in Budapest, healthy.” However, in her absence, fellow Briton Jemma Reekie delivered a stunning run - setting a meeting

record of one minute 57.30 secs to hold off Jamaica’s Natoya GouleToppin. “I was disappointed Keely wasn’t in the race but I tried to just focus on myself,” Reekie, 25, said. “I’m in the best place I could be happiness and training-wise so there’s nothing to lose in Budapest. I’ll be going there to chase a medal.” VAN NIEKERK STARS AS WORLD’S BEST DESCEND ON LONDON Wayde van Niekerk continues to try to rediscover his best form after sustaining a serious knee injury in 2017, just months after retaining his world title at the World Championships in London six years ago.

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likely have his heart rhythm monitored for a longer period in the hospital – since an EKG only captures a snapshot in time – so medical professionals can determine whether there are any unusual spikes of electrical activity. If those readings are normal as well, doctors may also look at other possibilities of what could have caused this, including significant dehydration or intense practicing. Bronny is NBA superstar LeBron James’ older son. The 6-foot-3 combo guard, who is an incoming freshman for the University of Southern California’s basketball team, was rated a four-star recruit and shined in the McDonald’s AllAmerican Game in March featuring some of the country’s top high school basketball players. He suffered the cardiac arrest during basketball practice at USC, a family spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday. “Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU,” the family statement said. “LeBron and Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thanks and appreciation to the USC medical and athletic staff for their incredible work and dedication to the safety of their athletes.” (CNN)

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Jude Thermitus scored 20 points for the Skyhawks in their 55-point win over the Badgers

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The Police Action League started with a bang

Commanders stamp authority in PAL basketball The Commanders registered wins in all three divisions, but it was the Skyhawks, who stole the show in the 17U division with a 55-point victory on the opening day of the Police Action League (PAL) last Saturday at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex court in Providenciales. All three Commanders’ teams registered victories, with a number of close battles, including a fourpoint win against the Guardians in the opener of the 13-and-Under

– Skyhawks maul Badgers by 55 points battle. In that game, the duo of Cayden Forbes and Marvens Berthier teamed up for 22 points and dominance on the board. Forbes, who finished with 12 points, four steals and two assists, also had nine rebounds, while Berthier finished with a game-high 13 rebounds to go with his 10 points, six steals and

three blocks. The Guardians were led by Deshawn Misick, who finished with a game-high 14 points, seven steals and four rebounds. In the other 13U clashes, Seaquest battled past Avengers 38-26, while Skyhawks got a comfortable 39-27-point victory against the Badgers.

In the 15U division, the Commanders got past the Guardians 44-35, while the Avengers got the better of Seaquest 29-22 and the Badgers turned the table on the Skyhawks with a 3225 win. In the 17U division, the Commanders registered a 55-41 victory over the Guardians, while

Seaquest defeated Avengers 4132. The biggest win of the day was however a 72-17 trashing by Skyhawks over Badgers. Skyhawks were led by three of their starters in double figure, including Jude Thermitus and Dylan Morris, who combined for 40 of the team’s points. Aslin Gedeon added 17 points. Registration is still open for the league. A fee of $20, a photo ID of the player and a waiver signed by parents are needed.

Mbappé refuses a meeting and offer from Saudi club Al Hilal, per reports

The proposed deal would reportedly have included a staggering $775 million salary packet for the 24-year-old Mbappe

Football star Kylian Mbappé has reportedly spurned a meeting and contract with Saudi Arabian football club Al Hilal, according to multiple reports. Mbappé became the talk of the sporting world earlier this week after reports that Al Hilal was ready to smash the world record transfer fee and pay $332 million (€300 million) for the French striker. The proposed deal would reportedly have included a

staggering $775 million salary packet for the 24-year-old Mbappe – a sum that drew immediate reaction from top athletes in other sports. French outlet L’Equipe and renowned Italian soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano now report that representatives from Saudi Arabia’s most successful club, winners of four Asian Champions League tournaments, were in Paris to meet with Mbappé’s

representatives but were rejected. CNN has reached out to Al Hilal, Mbappé’s representatives and his current club Paris-Saint Germain for comment. Mbappé has been left out of PSG’s squad for its preseason tour of Japan, with the club having issued him an ultimatum to sign a new contract or be sold. He has been heavily linked with a move to La Liga giants Real Madrid. (CNN)

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Skippings becomes first TCIslander to gain NACAC council membership President of the TCAAA, Mrs Edith Skippings was voted in as the first Turks and Caicos Islander to win a seat on the North and Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) for the next four years when elections were held over the weekend in San Jose, Costa Rica. At the elections, former President of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations, Mike Sands returned as head unopposed. During his first tenure, Sands and his executives amended their constitution to keep it in line with World Athletics, the governing

body for the sport. As a result, there will be two vice presidents instead of one and it has been made mandatory that one has to be a woman. Cydonie Mothersill, one of the top former sprinters from the Cayman Islands who is now general secretary of the Cayman Islands Athletic Associations, was elected as the female vice president and will serve along with Garth Gayle, the president of the Jamaican Amateur Athletic Association. According to Sands, the new body has “a mixture of veterans and young people, who make up the executive board…

Mrs Edith Skippings (right) will be able to have an input in advancing regional athletics

which bodes well for the future for NACAC”. The new executive board will not officially take office until the completion of the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary in August as the previous executive board will be allowed to participate in the Congress of World Athletics during the championships. “We have already started talking and while I may have a strategic plan for the way forward, I will share it with them,” Sands

Walkin uses NACAC U23 Championships to advance throwing career JUNIOR national discus record holder Antwon Walkin officially commenced his senior career when he competed in the 2023 NACAC U18 and U23 Championships held over the weekend in Costa Rica. The 17-year-old, who will turn 18 in a few months, finished sixth with a throw of 43.26m in the U23 battle. According to his coach, Randy Ford, the 2023 CARIFTA Games’ bronze medallist threw the 2.0kg (senior weight) discus “for the first time competitively” at the meet.

Coach Randy Ford and ace field athlete Antwon Walkin

said. “We will ask for the input of all the elected members because they were elected on the basis of their canvassing membership for their votes. “So, there’s no longer an individual goal objective. We have to now put together a strategic plan, based on the newly elected members and what their vision for NACAC so that there is an allinclusive plan going forth for the next four years.” Sands, however, said the group intends to solidify the New Life

Invitational as a staple event in the Bahamas and Grand Bahama in particular, as it becomes a part of circuit of events for the NACAC region, similar to what is being done on the European circuit that will help to continue to bring the sport in the region. NACAC is the continental confederation governing body of athletics for national governing bodies and multi-national federations within Northern America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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