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BUDGET 2021

PREMIER PRESENTS ‘PEOPLE’S BUDGET’ Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick said the Government will work to “reform, reboot and restore” the Turks and Caicos Islands’ economy.

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‘We want to build the best airport in the region’

BY OLIVIA ROSE The TCI Government is exploring the possibility of building a new airport in Providenciales in a new location to accommodate the growing demand for travel to and from the destination.

This was revealed by Deputy Premier Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders at a press conference held at the Office of the Premier in Providenciales on Monday, June 28.

As the territory’s economy continues to grow even after being bruised by the Covid-19 pandemic, Saunders said the Providenciales International Airport is “busting at the seams”.

“If you’ve been to the airport lately, you’ll see that there’s a pent-up demand for travel to and from the Turks and Caicos, and the Providenciales airport, which is the main gateway, has been proven too small.”

As a result, Cabinet held an extraordinary meeting with an indepth, out of the box discussion on the direction of travel and the development of the airport on June 11.

During that meeting, members analysed short, medium and long-term measures to reduce overcrowding and develop an efficient and sustainable airport.

“We looked at a number of unsolicited proposals put forward to the Government by private companies that want to solve the problem - anything from partnering with us on the current airport, to building a brand-new airport.”

The deputy premier said members looked at redevelopment,

and whether it is possible to build an airport in another location.

Saunders said Cabinet also discussed ownership of the airport, whether it will be fully owned by the Government or if there’s going to be a public private partnership.

“We looked at whether it’s going to be designed, built and operated by a third party. We looked at funding, including share options for the public, how it is going to be managed, whether it’s going to be managed by the Government, whether it’s going to be privately managed, or jointly managed.”

Saunders said Cabinet also talked about the existing challenges around traffic movement and land use at the airport.

“We looked at whether we should bring in external consultants,” he said. “We looked at other airports in the region.

“The issue is that we don’t want to build an airport that can just solve our needs, we want to build the best airport in the region…

“We want an airport that can last us 50 years and we want it to be the most comfortable airport, we want it to have the best experience.”

The deputy premier stressed that the Government intends to make it easy for the travelling public to traverse the airport.

“We want to heighten the experience, and so we’re looking around at best in class in the region…at whether we should have a part for domestic and regional travel, and another part just for international travel.”

Cabinet also analysed the TCI’s economic growth rate and its impact on the airport.

Providenciales International Airport (Image: Providenciales International Airport/Facebook)`

“As I said we want to ensure that the airport that we build in the near future can last us for a long time… we looked at the implications of the airport or on our infrastructural needs and we agreed next steps.”

The TCI Airports Authority (TCIAA) has been allocated $21.9 million for new and continuing capital projects in the budget for the next financial year.

Premier and Minister of Finance Hon. Charles Washington Misick broke down the figures during his budget address in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, June 29.

He said $2.3 million will go towards the completion of the TCIAA’s head office building in Providenciales to improve the working space for staff, and the

purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment for the terminal and TCIAA building.

Also, $4.5 million will go towards the construction of the Providenciales Control Tower and combined services building.

While $1.2 million will be for the procurement of an airside walkway canopy to accommodate the Covid-19 protocols that are currently in place.

To ensure that the main airports are kept up to international standards, $12 million has been allocated for maintenance on the runways at the Grand Turk and Providenciales airports.

He added that critical reviews of the TCIAA airport master plan and the capacity of the major airports

in TCI are underway.

“We will decide over the next 90 days on the development and design concepts, the ownership and operational structure appropriate to the needs of the TCI as well as affordability.

“We must ensure that the space and facilities are adequate for domestic and international travel and can meet the demands of TCI’s vital tourism industry.”

On May 29, scores of visitors had to queue for hours in the scorching sun outside Providenciales International Airport.

At a press conference on June 2, Misick said the incident was a “very, very good problem” and showed that the territory is still a “hot” destination.

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An e-certificate which can be downloaded to a smartphone or tablet will be issued immediately to vaccinated residents, the health minister announced last week.

The new proof of jabs contains a QR code that can be used by third parties to independently verify its authenticity, and will replace the current vaccination cards.

Anyone who has received at least one dose of the Pfizer/ BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine can apply for the online certificate if they have not already received a text or email notification.

To check on the status of certificates, update contact details or to speak to a support person, citizens can call the Covid-19 hotline on 232-9444 or 333-0911, or email vaccineid@gov.tc “This Covid-19 vaccination

e-certificate is just phase one,” Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders, Minister of Health and Human Services, said in a press release on Thursday, June 24.

“In phase two, which we are currently working on, inbound passengers to the TCI will be able to automatically upload their vaccination information to the TCI Assured Portal with just one click of a button.”

Over the next 12 months the Government plans to roll out a national ID smart card which will allow secure verification of a resident’s immunisation record by a third party, he added.

The Ministry of Health is working in collaboration with the Computer Information Technology Unit to launch the new online information programme.

“We’re committed to making

Turks and Caicos Islanders’ lives better, and this initiative helps to achieve that,” Saunders said.

Last week Governor Nigel Dakin revealed that all 14,040 of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines from the United Kingdom’s third delivery were administered before their use by date.

A further 7,000 doses are set to arrive in an A400 aircraft from the UK next week.

The first batch of 9,750 Covid-19 vaccines arrived in the TCI on January 7, while the second batch containing 23,400 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine arrived on February 24.

To book a vaccination appointment, residents can contact their healthcare provider, or access the free vaccinations through community events by the Primary Health Care Department.

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BUDGET 2021

The ‘people’s budget’ passed in parliament Premier says no Islander will be left behind

BY DELANA ISLES Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick said the Government will work to “reform, reboot and restore” the Turks and Caicos Islands’ economy.

Three months after the last financial year ended on March 31, the new PNP Government committed a $617.4 million budget to the House of Assembly for passage.

That figure represents an estimated Government expenditure of $342.9 million and an estimated revenue of $274.5 million.

Laying the budget for financial year 2021-2022 on the table of the House on Tuesday, June 29, was Premier Misick. The budget was passed on Thursday, July 1.

“We have one opportunity to reform the economic development model of the TCI and make it more inclusive.

“More importantly, we will ensure that it does not leave Turks and Caicos Islanders behind,” the premier told the assembly.

He said in the coming months the Government will introduce a package of policies buttressed by the constitution that will protect the interests of Turks and Caicos Islands.

The current budget does not speak to many of these new policies, but they will be reflected in future budgets, Misick assured.

These policies include amendments to the business licence regime and other legislation that will create new criteria for outsiders to qualify to operate in certain economic sectors.

They are intended to create a robust micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector which will contribute to broad inclusive growth and create opportunities for Islanders,” Misick said.

SUPPORTING BUSINESS GROWTH The premier revealed that an inclusive approach is being undertaken to domestic capital formation, which will in turn foster sustained economic growth.

“Our goal is to financially empower Turks and Caicos Islanders. To this end, the Government will establish a network of institutions to create a complete financial system built on interconnectedness.”

Institutions such as a development finance institution, a credit union, a partial credit guarantee fund are all intended to work together to achieve economic prosperity, societal well-being and reduce income inequality, he said.

These institutions are funded under the 2021-2022 budget.

The premier stated that the Government has allocated half a million dollars to create the

framework and operational budget for the development finance institution to support and promote entrepreneurship and start-ups, giving better credit access.

Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars has been allocated for the creation of the credit union to encourage and expand access to affordable banking, insurance, and financial services for all.

Half a million dollars has been provided to contract the services of a global consulting firm to develop a marketing and communications plan aimed at branding TCI as a competent and capable offshore financial centre.

He added that the diagnostic study on a partial credit guarantee fund is progressing steadily.

This was endorsed by the business transformation programme, as necessary to assist with collateralising debt for small businesses, he said.

Accordingly, the Government is providing $500,000 for work to continue on the partial credit guarantee funding.

This fund will directly impact MSMEs, which lack collateral to get loans to expand their businesses, an issue that Covid-19 has made worse.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT REFORM Funding has been set aside in

Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick presents the budget to the House of Assembly (Image: Office of the Premier)

this budget for work to continue on restarting the public service pension and terminal benefits programme.

The premier revealed that $55,000 has been allocated to the Deputy Governor’s Office to engage a consultant to continue this work.

Additionally, the Government has allocated $2 million in this budget as ‘seed’ investment in the pension fund, Premier Misick said.

He said over the next 12 months, the deputy governor will lead the process to finalise the initial design of the plan, engage stakeholders, settle on the contribution rate, agree on the governance and administration structure of the fund; and work with the Attorney General’s Chambers to draft the necessary policy and legislation.

Meanwhile, the Public Sector Investment Capital Programme will get $14.2 million in new spending; $4 million from the Infrastructure Improvement Account exclusively for projects in Grand Turk, and $12.5 million for ongoing commitments, for a total of $30.7 million The premier insisted that “this is the people’s term”.

He said the top ten allocations in this budget are meant to send that message.

Those top allocations are: $122.9 million to public services, which represents 36 percent of the budget.

The health sector will receive $75 million, which is 22 percent of the budget.

Maintaining public order and safety will get a boost of $54.7 million, 16 percent of the budget.

Education will receive $36.9 million, 11 percent of the budget.

Economic affairs get an influx of $20.9 million, seven percent of the budget.

Social protection gets five percent of the budget which is $15.8 million.

Environmental protection to receive $7.2 million, two percent of the budget.

Housing and community amenities will be boosted with $1.8 million, one percent of the total budget.

Recreation, culture and religion will get $4.6 million, which reflects 0.5 percent of the budget, while defence will receive $1.9 million out of this budget, also 0.5 percent of the budget.

TCI placed on UK’s green list for travel United Kingdom residents have been given permission from their government to travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands – after it was placed on the green list of approved destinations.

It joins several other Caribbean nations including Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, and Montserrat.

The UK currently recommends against travel to amber and red list countries, and only has 27 destinations on its green list – most of which are small islands.

However, the TCI along with several others is marked as on the ‘watchlist’ which means it is “at risk of moving from green to amber”.

“If there is a sudden change in conditions, a country or territory may be moved between lists without warning,” the UK government said on its website.

Anyone travelling from a green list country to the UK must take a Covid-19 test, book and pay for a Covid-19 test two days after arrival, and complete a passenger locator form.

They will not have to quarantine unless the test result is positive or if they travelled to the UK with someone who tested positive.

The removal of restrictions, which was officially announced on Tuesday, June 30, is likely to see a surge in UK citizens buying flights to the Caribbean.

Since the end of last year, when the

nation experienced a swell in Covid-19 cases, the government has limited the movement of its residents abroad.

The new rating is a second major boost to the TCI’s tourism industry in June after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its Covid-19 travel health notice level for the TCI, stating that visitors have a ‘low’ risk of catching the virus.

The CDC’s new rating, which it posted on its website on June 7, saw the territory being lowered from its second highest level three grade to a level one.

The previous rating discouraged all nonessential travel to the destination and the new one simply encourages travellers to be fully vaccinated before travelling.

At the time, Saunders said that the new rating accurately reflects the work the Government, the private sector and citizens have done collectively to manage Covid-19 in the territory.

“It reflects the hard work of the Ministry of Health, the health sector overall, InterHealth Canada, the private clinics and all the persons who work very hard and particularly those who have taken the vaccine.”

According to the CDC’s website, primary and secondary criteria is used to determine Travel Health Notice (THN) levels.

The levels give specific travel advice for vaccinated and unvaccinated people, reflect the current global situation and are aligned with international travel guidance.

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Edwin Astwood appointed as leader of PDM Party Leader of the Opposition Hon. Edwin Astwood has now also been appointed as leader of the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM).

The move was announced at the party’s national convention which was held virtually on Saturday, June 26, less than a month after Sean Astwood resigned from the interim role.

Edwin Astwood became leader of the Opposition after winning the PDM’s only elected seat in the House of Assembly in the general election on February 19.

Just a day later, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson handed in her resignation as leader of the PDM after eight years at the helm.

“This is the right and proper thing to do,” she said in her farewell address, adding that it had been an honour to serve the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The official announcement of the former premier’s departure from the party leadership was made in a statement by national chairman Douglas Parnell on February 25.

He said its executives had accepted her decision on February 20, just after the Progressive National Party (PNP) was named landslide winner of the general election.

Deputy party leader Hon. Sean Astwood was assigned to fulfil her duties until a new party leader was selected at June’s convention.

However, the former deputy premier left his role as interim leader and deputy leader of the PDM on June 4.

He issued a statement on May 28, in which he said his tenure would end in order to allow for the

Minister of Health Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders announced the new curfew this week (Image: Screenshot/RTC Station)

Hon. Edwin Astwood has been appointed as leader of the People’s Democratic Movement (Image: PDM/Facebook)

leadership role to be consolidated behind one person.

Sean Astwood said he was proud of his service in the various capacities over his almost 20 years with the PDM and his aim to “provide better for all the people of the TCI”.

At the time Hon. Edwin Astwood, who temporarily became acting leader of the PDM, told the Weekly News that the party had accepted his colleague’s resignation.

He said Sean Astwood had made a positive impact on his constituency, and a significant contribution to the governments and ministries in which he has served.

During this week’s convention, Patricia Saunders-Missick was also appointed to serve as the interim national chairman of the party, a PDM press release said on Monday.

The 46th one day annual

national convention was held under the theme, ‘Embracing our past, connecting the future’.

Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the Ministry of Health, members were unable to meet face to face.

As a result, delegates unanimously agreed for the business session of the convention to take place in Grand Turk on October 29 and 30.

The press release said that it is anticipated that once the Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted, the following business of the party will be addressed: A review of the work of the party; modification of old or establishment of new policies, programmes and standing orders of the party; amendments by resolution to the constitution of the party; receiving and adopting party reports; and election of officers of the party from among delegates.

Evening curfew moved to 1am as restrictions ease

BY OLIVIA ROSE Amid the improving Covid-19 situation in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Government on Monday, June 28, announced relaxed curfew measures for residents and businesses.

The nightly curfew imposed to slow the spread of Covid-19 has been revised to 1am to 5am while all businesses must now close at 12am.

These new measures kicked in on Thursday, July 1, according to the Minister of Health Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders, and will remain until August 31 when they will be reexamined.

While addressing a press conference, Saunders said the curfew will be relaxed by two hours as he urged residents to fully comply with the new measures.

“You have got to be home by 1am in the morning…so that means businesses have to close by midnight.

“You’ve been asking for extra time…as I said before, we cannot have persons pushing the envelope to three, four and five o’clock in the morning at those parties.

“If we’re going to trust you, and increase the curfew to midnight, we expect that by one o’clock everyone will be off the street.

“We just cannot have persons breaking the programme… so I’m counting on you. I’m counting on you to work with us.”

The minister sternly warned that compliance officers in the police force will crack down on any party that goes beyond the curfew.

The new measures also allow restaurants to operate at 70 percent capacity, while indoor bars will be allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity and 70 percent capacity for outdoor bars.

Patrons will also be allowed to sit at the bar providing that they continue to wear masks and practice social distancing.

The new measures will also allow churches to operate at 70 percent capacity, while social gatherings have been increased to 100 persons.

The health minister said:

“Religious events will be able to increase to 70 percent of their normal capacity, both indoors and outdoors.

“That’s all religious events.

So that’s for funerals, that’s for weddings, if you’re going to have anything at the church, you can increase your capacity to 70 percent.”

He said the Government is going to implement a policy where residents have to apply for a permit to be able to have large social gatherings, “…but you will be able to have a social gathering of up to 100 persons.”

As it relates to sporting events, the minister explained that the Sports Commission will have to approve all events.

He said: “The Sports Commission has a policy around the resumption of sports, so if you don’t have a sporting event, and you make the request of the Sports Commission, as long as they approve it, you’re good to go.”

Meanwhile, pleasure crafts will be allowed to operate at 70 percent capacity.

Saunders stressed that although 61 percent of the adult population in the TCI is fully vaccinated and 68 percent have had their first jab, it is still not the desired percentage to allow the Government to completely lift curfew restrictions and fully reopen the territory.

He called on the general public to continue to follow all Covid-19 safety protocols.

“Now, as I said before, we know that this virus mutates very quickly, we know that there’s a chance for other variants, in the industry we refer to them as variants of concern.

“Those are the ones we think that if they get into the community can cause problems.”

Because of that, the Government is still encouraging people to practice social distancing and to continue to wear their masks, he said.

“We believe if you do these things, we would then find the best balance between helping the economy but also keeping people safe.”

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Budget reveals tentative revenue estimates amid Covid-19 pandemic

BY DELANA ISLES The Government has estimated that expenditure for the financial year 2021-2022 will be $342.9 million, with it raking in an estimated $274.5 million in revenue.

These figures are indicated in the budget presented by Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick on Tuesday, June 29, in the House of Assembly.

The estimated expenditure of $342.9 million is a two percent increase over last year’s budget, and a nine percent over the roll-forward estimates, the premier said.

This sum represents $304.2 million for recurrent expenditure, which is the day to day expenses such as wages, goods, and services.

While $11.7 million of this sum is for non-recurrent expenditure, and $27 million is for capital development.

In addition, the premier said, the Infrastructure Fund will support $4 million in projects. These estimates will be funded from existing

revenue streams.

As it relates to the estimated revenue of $274.5 million, $273.1 million represents recurrent revenue.

One million is in grants from external donors - with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) contributing $750,000, and $400,000 from capital receipts.

The projected operating deficit of $69.5 million will be funded through debt financing, the premier revealed.

REVENUE MEASURES Misick stated that while his Government is pleased with the V-shaped recovery, it is aware that the economy can have serious fluctuations.

“Much of our revenues are linked directly or indirectly to the tourism sector, which is most seriously impacted by the ongoing pandemic,” he told the assembly.

“A conservative approach has been used to prepare the estimates of revenue based on the uncertainties.”

He added that the revenue forecast for the financial year 2022-2023 assumes that the tourism arrivals will return to preCovid-19 conditions, and that the following years are projected to grow by three percent as global travel returns to normal.

He said it is the Government’s belief that once travel has normalised, the destination will begin to operate at maximum capacity immediately.

“There are currently over 4,700 rooms available on the Islands.

“The projections show that the tourism related taxes will reach 80 percent of revenue collected for the pre-Covid period of 2019-2020.”

This year, import and custom duties are forecast at $88.7 million; hotel and restaurant tax at $64.9 million; and work permit and immigration fees at $25.4 million.

He said projections show that stamp duty will continue to outperform previous years reaching $45 million this year - about 36 percent higher than last year.

“A better than expected performance will reduce the reliance on debt financing to support the estimates,” the premier said.

EXPENDITURE ESTIMATES The estimates of Government expenditure continue to prioritise citizens’ security, health and education, the premier said.

With this in mind, expenditure for the Ministry of Health and Human Services will account for the largest portion of the estimates with $81.4 million or 23.8 percent of expenditure.

Included in the allocation is funding to support: management of the Covid-19 pandemic and the vaccination programme, oxygen generation, fencing of the solid waste facilities and funding for the treatment abroad programme and the indigent population.

The premier said the Government’s investment in early childhood, primary, secondary, and tertiary and vocational education is

$40.3 million accounting for 11.8 percent of spending.

Priorities include: maintenance of recreational/sporting facilities with $300,000; integrating the TVET with the community colleges with $800,000; transport by school bus and security services for secondary education $1.45 million; and early childhood education with $115,000.

Additionally, allocation for the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force (RTCIPF) is $30.2 million, or 8.8 percent of the total budget.

This amount includes $3.6 million for the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT); $500,000 for ballistic vests to increase the protection of police officers; and $1.5 million to improve IT command, control system and radio control for all islands over the next three years.

The premier said there are 70 vacant positions in the police force currently, and a recruitment drive will begin to fill as many as possible in this financial year.

Haitian sloop intercepted with 43 on board Forty-three people were apprehended just south of Providenciales after sailing 190 miles from Haiti into Turks and Caicos Islands waters without authority on Friday, June 25.

Marine Unit officers from the Royal TCI Police Force were dispatched to West Harbour Bluff following reports from the Border Force Unit of an illegal vessel.

They set off at about 2am and identified a 40-foot sailboat with a single motor. When the officers approached the boat, it attempted to escape – but without success.

Police intercepted the boat and then towed it towards South Dock port. During that time a male passenger jumped overboard, but he was immediately apprehended by marine officers.

At the dock the 34 men, eight women and one minor were handed over to the Immigration Task Force for processing and repatriation.

In a press release later the same day, Superintendent Martyn Ball who is head of special operations, congratulated the marine branch team for another successful operation.

“Even during extremely rough seas and weather, this unit always executes with care and professionalism,” he said.

“I want to express thanks to our partners at the coastal radar centre for the important role they play together with us in keeping the borders of the Turks and Caicos Islands safe.”

On May 9, 17 people were detained after their 18-foot boat was found sailing illegally four miles from Caicos Marina and Shipyard in Providenciales.

Prior to that, on May 2, 23 people were arrested after illegally sailing into TCI waters in a small wooden boat.

In a press release on May 11,

Dozens of people packed onto this sailboat for the journey from Haiti (Royal TCI Police)

Minister of Immigration Hon. Arlington Musgrove said he wanted to “remind all, that TCI law enforcement officers are out in our waters and patrolling our communities.”

Anyone choosing to travel by illegal vessels to the TCI are paying criminal organisers and risk their lives in the process, the minister said.

“Let me be clear, you will be

caught, detained, sent back and we will publish this information.

Please STOP wasting your money.”

He said these illicit activities place great financial strain on the TCI’s resources and pose significant risk to the health and safety of the territory and police officers.

“I can assure you that we will continue to protect our borders at all costs and make every effort to

bring the perpetrators to justice.”

Anyone who is found to be in contravention of the Immigration Ordinance and commits an offence of harbouring risks a fine of $20,000, four years’ imprisonment, or both.

Anyone with information on this or any other illegal crossing or landing can contact police on 911 or Crimestoppers confidentially on 1-800-8477.

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Gov’t plans to borrow $60m this financial year

Premier makes announcement just as debt shrinks to new low

BY DELANA ISLES The Government wrapped up the financial year 2020-2021 with a debt of less than $1 million and no borrowing, despite being hard hit by a global pandemic.

But, in the new financial year, 2021-2022, it plans to borrow $60 million as cash surpluses are projected to dwindle.

This was revealed by Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick during his presentation of the budget for the new financial year in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, June 29.

He said the Government “will have to borrow to fund the revenue shortfall brought on by the pandemic”.

“We expect the cash surpluses to

dwindle monthly, even though the burn is much lower now than at the beginning of the pandemic.

“We expect to borrow in financial year 2021-22: $60 million; financial year 20222023: $20 million; and financial year 2023-2024: $20 million, for a total of $100 million over three years.”

The premier said discussions have not yet been held with potential lenders.

However, the Government plans to refinance its existing $80 million (so far undrawn) credit facility with Republic Bank with a new loan package adequate for its anticipated funding requirement over the next three years.

“Given this relatively low level of borrowing - in absolute terms

and against both gross domestic product (GDP) and revenue - the Government will probably opt for bank loan funding rather than issuing a bond,” the premier said.

He noted that the debt package should be flexible to accommodate the wide range of potential fiscal outturns, such as allowing adequate headroom for shocks, or a worstcase scenario, but also flexibility to pay down loans should the recovery exceed the projections.

PUBLIC DEBT The constitution sets out many general principles for public financial management.

These principles, the premier said, demand that the Government, after public consultation, formulate a framework document stating

its principles of public financial management.

It sets limits on levels of public debt relative to public revenue, limits on debt service costs as a proportion of total public expenditure, and levels of reserves relative to public expenditure.

He added that the fiscal framework document (FFD) has been agreed with the secretary of state. This document states the prerequisites for new borrowing which must be met.

In exceptional circumstances, different arrangements must be agreed on in writing between the TCI Government and the secretary of state.

He added that the Government must demonstrate that it has enough surplus operating cash

flows to fund the additional debt service costs.

“The public purse is being protected,” the premier assured.

The TCI Government’s outstanding debt is $838,769.

“This is less than one million dollars,” the premier emphasised.

He said the Government has been compliant with the principles of responsible financial management ratio, and forecast that debt servicing will remain below one percent of GDP in the financial year 2021-2022, and 1.35 percent in 2021-2022.

“Even in the face of the pandemic the Government has managed to control public debt.

This is unprecedented fiscal performance for a tourism dependent country,” Misick said.

Cuban medics to stay another month in TCI

BY OLIVIA ROSE A team of Cuban medics will remain in the Turks and Caicos Islands for another month to continue helping the territory in its fight against Covid-19.

“We approved the extension of the Cuban brigade for another month, until July 31,” said Minister of Health and Deputy Premier Hon. Erwin Saunders, “because their contract with the TCI Government would have expired at the end of June.”

Saunders, who was speaking at a press conference on Monday, June 28, said the decision was made at a Cabinet meeting on June 21.

The medics are from the International Contingent of Doctors Specialized in Disaster Situations and Serious Epidemics, also known as the Henry Reeve Brigade.

The 20 strong team consists of eight medical specialists, a chief of brigade, 10 registered nurses and

an administrative assistant.

Initially, Cuba and the TCI signed a three-month agreement for medical support to intensive care units, with the possibility of extending it to a longer period if necessary.

In the bilateral agreement, the TCI Government is required to pay the team’s salaries and cater for their accommodation, transport and other work-related expenses.

They arrived in the TCI on June 15, 2020, and joined forces with other healthcare professionals in the fight against Covid-19.

Since then, they have carried out thousands of medical consultations, nursing procedures and hundreds of surgeries and saved many lives to date in the TCI. In February, the brigade received an award from the TCI Hotel and Tourism Association for their indelible contribution to the territory’s Covid-19 response.

By July 31, the services are set

Minister of Health Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders (front left) met with Cuban doctors and nurses on April 9 (Image: foreignpolicywatchdog.com)

to transition back to TCI Hospital, the health minister said.

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, similar medical teams from the Henry Reeve’s centre

were deployed to Italy, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Surinam, Jamaica, Haiti, Belize, Dominica, and the island nations of Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the

Grenadines, Grenada, St Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda.

Cuba has a long history of internationalism and humanitarian intervention.

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TCI needs 80% to be vaccinated for herd immunity

BY OLIVIA ROSE At least 80 percent of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ population will need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in order for the territory to achieve herd immunity.

Herd immunity, or community immunity, happens when a sufficient proportion of a population is immune to an infectious disease.

This can be through vaccination or prior illness and will make its spread from person to person unlikely, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

With 61 percent of the adult population now fully vaccinated, the TCI is closer to its previously touted 70 percent vaccination target, but the goalpost has now shifted.

This is according to the Minister of Health Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders who said experts are

now estimating that herd immunity would require around 80 percent to be vaccinated.

Speaking at a press conference on Monday, June 28, he said that when the figure of 70 percent was arrived at, scientists had not confirmed an accurate number for herd immunity.

“We decided that we were going to set the target at 70 percent and that’s what we were pushing for… we felt that we needed to get there to protect the country.”

Saunders explained that scientists from Public Health England now have more information about the virus and what is required to achieve community immunity.

“I want to read to you the advice that they gave to us as we’re looking at our measures…

“It says that the percentage of vaccination coverage in the

TCI National Trust recognises Juneteenth It is important for residents to dig deep into the collective histories of black people and their ongoing fights for varying freedoms, the TCI National Trust said last week.

It was recognising Juneteenth, a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of AfricanAmerican slaves.

Originating in Galveston, Texas, the day has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1865.

This year the TCI National Trust posted a statement to its Facebook page to acknowledge Juneteenth.

“The idea that ‘freed’ slaves only learnt that they were free after two and a half years, and freedom is still being contested in the present, is what makes Juneteenth so dissonant and bittersweet for AfricanAmericans,” the trust wrote.

“As black lives continue to be debunked, demeaned, belittled, debased, debated, dehumanised and denied in every part of the world, OUR Caribbean is not exempt.

“In our discourses, policies,

corporatism, our institutions, social and political structures, there are inequalities.

“Let us learn about our collective histories, our ongoing fights for varying freedoms.

Turks and Caicos Islanders, we are powerful.”

Meanwhile, February is celebrated as Black History Month each year - established in 1976 to recognise the achievements of African American and people of African descent.

This year the Department of Youth Affairs led a talk on ‘Black representation, identity and diversity’, featuring a panel of experts.

The discussion highlighted the role of the black family and explored other microcosms and foundations of what it means to be a black person in the 21st century.

“It is important to continue the journey of honouring and deepening our knowledge of the contributions of the black community who have been marginalised from the mainstream curriculum and discussions,” the department said.

Minister of Health Hon. Erwin Saunders said an 80 percent vaccination figure is doable (Image: Screenshot/RTC Station)

population is very important to ensure breakdown of transmission chains.

“88.2 percent of immunisation coverage is considered enough to ensure breakdown of transmission chains.

“However, this needs to include as many under 18 year olds as possible to ensure that young people who usually have fewer symptoms don’t bridge the gap between infection arrival in their families.

“They go on to say that 80 percent, full immunisation of the eligible population from 15 year olds plus, should be the benchmark to be able to consider any relaxation of border control requirements.”

Saunders said it is crucial for all communities to have adequate vaccine uptake, otherwise the TCI could be left with vulnerable pockets and the transmission rate

could increase.

“So what are they saying?

They’re saying that we were too optimistic…in the fact that we believed that we could achieve herd immunity at 70 percent.

“And that the true number should be more like 80 percent, and so the issue that we face is that while we have done a very good job, we’re not there yet.”

The health minister stressed that while the territory has made notable strides in its fight against Covid-19 with regards to mass vaccination, it is still not out of the woods yet.

“We’ve done a very good job, we’ve kept the numbers down, but there are some things we still have to worry about.

“We have to worry about the mutations, the variants, and how quickly this virus mutates.

“A few times, I spoke about how this virus mutates and at that time we were talking about a second variant, which was the UK variant., and at one point in time I talked about the Brazilian variant.

“Now, the variant that’s causing the most havoc is the Delta variant, the one out of India, and recently, that variant mutated, and now you have the Delta variant plus.”

He stressed that everything possible must be done to ensure that the Delta plus variant stays out of the TCI. The health minister encouraged residents who are not yet vaccinated to do so.

To book a vaccination appointment, residents can contact their healthcare provider, or access the free vaccinations through community events by the Primary Healthcare Department.

Remains of 20 people found in boat off Grand Turk Police have recovered the remains of 20 people discovered on a boat floating off Grand Turk on Thursday, June 24.

The cause of the deaths has not yet been determined, but there is no indication of foul play, according to the Royal TCI Police force press office.

Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting said the boat is likely to have originated from outside of the region and the Caribbean is not thought to have been the intended destination.

“My investigators are working to establish their identities and how they met their death. This work will take some time to complete,” he said.

“Whatever the circumstances,

this is a tragic situation where many people have lost their lives.”

He said the thoughts and prayers of the force go out to those families who have lost a loved one. “We will do all we can to identify them and contact their families,” Botting added.

This is not the first time a boat filled with bodies was discovered in the Caribbean.

In May, a boat with at least 14 deceased African migrants was found near Trinidad and Tobago.

It was thought to have been heading to the Canary Islands and swept off course.

In 2006 a boat from Africa with 11 dead bodies on board was discovered in the waters near Barbados. It was again

thought to have been travelling to the Canary Islands.

Commissioner Botting paid tribute to his policing team on Grand Turk, the Ministry of Health and other Government agencies who assisted in the recovery of the bodies.

“This incident was a human tragedy and a very distressing scene,” he said in a press release on Friday, June 25 “However, my officers have acted with professionalism, humanity and care in the very upsetting work they did yesterday to recover those who have died.

“I thank them for a job well done for the humanity and professionalism they have shown.”

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Putting God on the back burner or out of our lives altogether I believe the main reason there is a breakdown in society is that we have put God on the back burner in our lives.

You see, if we had God at the centre of lives and lived according to his word, our society would not be in the state that it is in.

Some of us have become so educated that we do not even believe in the existence of God. Some of us have put our jobs and our families above God, when in fact it is God who provided us with the jobs and our families.

Some of us have allowed others to come to our countries and influence us to get rid of our God whether it be in the classroom or the home.

I am convinced because we have turned our backs on God, our societies have collapsed.

How many of us spend time in the word of God? How many of us pray on a regular basis? How many of us fellowship with others in church? How many of us

BY DREXWELL SEYMOUR

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

are spreading the word of God including sharing it with our family?

Are you spending all of your time and energy acquiring material things and you are too tired to spend time with God? Based on your answers above, it will indicate to you whether or not you have God on the back burner.

When you put God on the back burner that means someone or something is on the front burner and you have allowed the devil

to creep into your life. When the enemy comes into your life, be prepared for a breakdown in society.

We live in a society that now says that everything you do is now normal when the word of God directs us what is good and what is evil.

When everything you do becomes normal, the result is a chaotic society and a chaotic society leads to a breakdown in society.

The best solution to restore a collapsed society is to put God back at the front. If you put God first, success will always follow.

Yes, there are people who are ‘successful’ that do not put God first, but if you were to review further into the lives of these individuals, you would see that even though they are successful from a financial point of view, they have created havoc in society either through their songs or their lifestyles.

Unfortunately, many people mimic these individuals causing a breakdown in our society. They do whatever they want to do and however they feel, but if they were to do what God says to do then society would be restored.

If we are convinced that society has collapsed because of putting God on the back burner, then the answer for an improved and better society is to put God first in everything we do.

Let us try doing that and I know we will see a turnaround for the better in our society.

Mobile phone use: The growing problem of driver distraction The streets have become a dangerous habitat for commuters - a menacing breeding ground for mishaps by drivers distracted by their smartphones.

Overtime, this impulsive behaviour has become a societal problem and posed a unique challenge for other road users.

Despite the detriments behind this habit, drivers continue to demonstrate contempt for safety.

I believe this conduct is the precursor for many of the crashes occurring on the TCI’s roads. There have been too many close calls too many times.

The following events are reenactments from my own experiences: Often, drivers approaching from the opposite end are driving in the wrong lane and in most cases, it is a scary experience watching another vehicle advancing head-on.

In this kind of emergency, the obvious reaction is to hit the brakes quickly, bringing the vehicle to a complete stop, while honking the horn continuously to alert the incoming driver.

At the last moment the driver will swerve back in their lane - narrowly escaping a head-on collision.

Careful observation reveals that in all

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.

these situations the drivers are always on their phones and are so deeply distracted that they no longer are in control of their vehicles.

Through my lenses, they’re often seen texting, viewing a video and sometimes browsing the internet. But it does not stop there!

It is apparent when drivers are distracted by their phones - they are seen swerving continuously and driving dangerously to the kerb.

To prevent the worst from happening, as a courtesy, I blow the vehicle horn in intervals to alert the driver ahead.

Luckily, the driver has always gotten back in their lane before anything serious

could happen.

This is mostly noticeable at night. When trailing another vehicle, one can see the phone screen illuminate - even from a distance.

Furthermore, there are times when drivers have driven out from a minor road onto a major road without looking up or down, or stopping to yield to the traffic - forcing vehicles on both sides of the major road to come to an abrupt halt.

As the driver passes, one can see their eyes buried into their phone.

In fact, when a driver is driving at 20 mph in a 40 mph zone, do not ask why. They are on their phone!

The same is true when a driver is ahead

and suddenly slows the vehicle and turns left or right without indicating.

Global statistics show that laws concerning this phenomenon are inefficient, therefore authorities must conduct surveys and observe drivers to ascertain vital information.

They must also design media ads to edify drivers and static billboards, strategically located, to remind drivers about the dangers of distracted driving.

Another curative measure is to ensure sustained enforcement, if the Government decides to enact impaired driving laws.

Using phones while driving causes drivers to take their eyes and minds off the road, their hands from the steering wheel and their concentration away from the surrounding situation.

These cognitive distractions have serious implications on driving performance. They impair drivers’ reaction times, their ability to stay in the correct lane and a safe distance from the vehicle preceding.

Therefore, if urgency exists to use the phone, the driver must pull over to the kerb.

Texting, watching videos, and browsing the internet while driving is not only irresponsible, it is dangerous!

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It’s time to move PART TWO Last week the writer challenged readers to adopt three powerful perspectives of movement - move with a plan, move with a purpose, move with positivity. He continues here:

BY NIXON DICKENSON

Grand Turk-born Nixon Dickenson attends the New Testament Church of God in Grand Turk where he is national youth director. He works as a senior programme officer at the Department of Youth Affairs and believes that the success and the achievements of young people need to be highlighted.

MOVE WITH A PURPOSE

Having a purpose in mind is a significant part of making this move. You will never be intentional about moving from a state of inactivity unless you understand the purpose of your move.

Although the concept of knowing what one’s purpose is, remains very debatable, I am certain that everyone wants to be successful.

In all my years, I have never met anyone who has expressed dissatisfaction over being successful.

However, I have met many people who were moving without an established purpose and this led to frustration and disillusionment.

It is right here that I need you to understand that your heavenly father is intentional about his

purpose for your life even before your physical existence.

He already knows the great potential that you possess, what inventions you would come up with, and whether you would move with a purpose or remain inactive and lose hope.

When hope is lost, so is purpose. Therefore, it is always important to ask yourself the questions: Why am I doing this?

What do I need to do to fulfil the purpose of my life? How will I know when I have achieved my purpose?

I would like to suggest the response to the latter question; that is, when you have achieved your purpose in this life, then you must share your wisdom with others so

they can do likewise.

Imagine the redefining moments that take place in our lives when we understand our purpose and move to fulfil it.

Your purpose in life will most certainly outlast your passion and you should never take it for granted.

MOVE WITH POSITIVITY

My final perspective on movement is that your move should always remain positive. A positive attitude takes you through the most difficult situations.

Sometimes amid your carefully constructed plans and best intentions, disaster, and disappointment strike.

These may be in the form of an

unexpected job loss, a debilitating illness, loss of a parent, loss of a significant other, not being accepted into a university of choice, or being accepted into a university of choice but not having the financial means to afford your education.

Whichever of the above listed applies, remember that amid the move, you must always seek to remain positive.

When one door closes, open the other. If the second door shuts, open the window. If the window shuts, take off the roof.

Please note that these expressions are metaphorical representations of how we should all seek to approach the challenges of life.

I remember being told a story about the man on the bridge who was so disappointed by his many failures in life decided that he would go to a bridge to seek relief by taking his own life.

Upon arriving at the bridge, he saw another man in the distance on the other side of the bridge jumping up and down.

The man’s curiosity got the better of him and he decided to walk over to this man to see what

he was so happy about. As he drew closer, he noticed that this man had no arms.

He asked the man, what was making him so happy although he had no arms? The man replied that he often came to the bridge to reflect on all that he was blessed with and he was jumping up and down to defend himself against the awful bites of the mosquitoes.

The moral of this story is that even when you think your life is bad, someone else has it worse.

Like the man with no arms jumping up and down, you must seek to find solutions and use them to jump over your problems.

This can only be done when you maintain a positive attitude, through faith, hope, and prayer.

Young people, you must never allow rejection, failure, lack, or loneliness to stop you from moving. Your dreams and talents were not meant to return to the grave but to come alive to make this world a better place.

I encourage you to move with a plan, move with a purpose and move with positivity as you embrace every aspect of the life that you were created to live.

900k in outstanding stimulus cheques still to be collected Residents have up until September 1 to pick them up

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Any of the 900 residents who still have not got their $1,000 Citizen Relief Stimulus cheque have an extra two months until September 1 to collect it from the Treasury.

Deputy Premier Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders at a press conference held at the Office of the Premier in Providenciales on Monday, June 28, revealed the extended deadline.

There cannot be any extensions after that, he said, adding that he hopes it solves most of the issues to do with collection.

Cabinet approved an extension of the deadline for collection on Monday, June 28, with cancellation of cheques to take place after that date.

There are about 900 $1,000 cheques that have not been picked up – amounting to $900,000 in Government funds, Saunders

revealed.

A Government statement on June 11 said the Ministry of Finance has completed the vetting process for the outstanding stimulus applications.

Cheques are available for the remaining residents for collection at their respective island Treasury.

Approved applicants must provide a valid TCI Government issued photo identification, their application number and must wear a facial covering.

The Treasury will provide a home cheque delivery service to recipients who are disabled or confined to their home.

To use this facility approved applicants are asked to make a written request, for the delivery of the cheque, to tcicitizenrelief@ gov.tc

The request must include a copy of the approved applicant ID, application number, phone number and address for the cheque to be delivered.

Cheques will not be assigned to banks or released to anyone other than the approved applicant. The last day for the collection is June 30.

An $11 million Citizen Relief Stimulus was approved by Cabinet on March 1.

From this, a grant of $1,000 was offered to Turks and Caicos Islanders and British overseas territory citizens over the age of 18 who lived in the territory for the previous 12 months.

The cheques were released to eligible applicants from March 26. Over 90 percent of approved applicants had received their money by the beginning of April.

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BUDGET 2021

Premier reveals upcoming ministry and department expenditure

BY DELANA ISLES An outline of the expenditure for the various Government ministries and departments was laid out in the House of Assembly during the presentation of the budget this week.

Along with the allocations for health and human services, education and the police force, already detailed, Premier, Hon. Charles Washington Misick presented the following figures: MINISTRY OF PHYSICAL PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT The Ministry of Physical Planning, Infrastructure and Development has been allocated $27 million.

The new allocation will allow $8.3 million to be spent to facilitate fiscal policy - economic stimulus (works programme), the premier said.

It will also allow for the Planning Department to be outfitted with

additional development control inspectors.

Meanwhile, $450,000 will assist with the infrastructural adjustments required for the reopening of the schools.

MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENTS The Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investments will get $20.1 million.

This sum will support among other areas: offshore and development finance - $1 million; e-governance (administrative charges) - $500,000; formation of the revenue and statistical authorities - $325,000; contribution to the Caribbean Development Fund (CDB) - $778,000 and seed funding for the Credit Union - $250,000.

STATUTORY CHARGES The Government has allocated $35 million for statutory charges, excluding capital expenditure.

The new allocations include $13.45 million for property

acquisitions; $2 million for terminal benefits for civil servants; and $1.3 million for contingent allocation for claims against the Government.

There is a $5 million contingency fund for urgent and unforeseen circumstances, with $1.4 million allocated for disaster risk insurance, the premier said.

INVESTMENT IN LAW ENFORCEMENT “Two million dollars is being spent to acquire property, develop the framework and programmes for the training of law enforcement personnel. This is a priority,” the premier stated.

He said the National Security Training Academy will provide ongoing training for police officers, the military, customs, and immigration officers.

IMMIGRATION AND BORDER SERVICES An allocation of $13.9 million will fund immigration and border

Community preparedness officer assigned to North and Middle Caicos Jo-Ann Lawrence will be helping residents in North and Middle Caicos to prepare for disasters and emergencies in her new role in the TCI’s civil service.

The disaster management specialist has been employed as a community preparedness officer within the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME).

In a department press release on June 23, she said she is looking forward to working within the communities of North and Middle Caicos.

“I intend to enhance and cultivate a culture of readiness to disasters, both natural and human-induced, by raising awareness on these events,” she said.

Lawrence added that she will be simultaneously developing and executing comprehensive preparedness initiatives and activities.

“I am keen to reflect the DDME’s and by extension the ministry’s goals and missions

Jo-Ann Lawrence is a DDME community preparedness officer (Image: TCI Government)

in these communities as it relates to the reduction of disaster impacts and risks.”

Lawrence holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography from the University of the West Indies, Mona.

Her career profile consists of over seven years of extensive experience in the field of disaster

management.

Hon. Arlington Musgrove, minister with responsibility for disaster management, extended a warm welcome to Lawrence.

“I look forward to her contribution in enhancing disaster preparedness in the twin islands and by extension the Turks and Caicos Islands,” he said.

services; while $6.1 million will fund the Customs Department and repatriations and retentions.

A total of $100,000 has been set aside in this budget to acquire new vehicles for the immigration service, and security cameras to be installed at the gates at the airport in Providenciales.

GOVERNOR’S OFFICE An allocation of $7.3 million has been made for the Governor’s Office for the bodies of good governance.

These bodies are the Integrity Commission, Internal and External Audit, Elections Office, Human Rights Commission, Complaints Commission, and the Financial Intelligence Agency.

NATIONAL SECURITY SECRETARIAT - DEFENCE The National Security Secretariat will be allocated $1.9 million, with $1.4 million going to support a contingency military force formation.

PREMIER’S OFFICE The allocation for the Office of the Premier is $3.4 million.

The premier said $1.3 million is earmarked for a policy and programme management and implementation unit.

The unit will support all ministries to build capacity to effectively scope projects and programmes, provide life-cycle costing, monitor and evaluate frameworks, and improve key performance indicators to measure results.

HOME AFFAIRS AND TRANSPORTATION Budgetary allocation for Home Affairs and Transportation is $18.7 million.

The ministry will focus on utility regulation, community development and bolstered communication activities.

Social welfare allocation is $4 million, with the allocations for home-help increased by 40 percent and welfare benefits increased by 100 percent.

TOURISM, AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES, HERITAGE, RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS AND ENVIRONMENT The allocation for the Ministry of Tourism is $13 million. Of this sum $1.5 million is earmarked for marketing of the destination.

An additional one million will go towards redeveloping agriculture

and $500,000 to manage the Covid-19 travel portal.

THE RULE OF LAW Government has set aside $17.4 million for the legal sector to include the Attorney General’s Chambers, Judicial Administration, and the Director of Public Prosecutions’ Office.

Of this amount, about $5.1 million will pay for defence related expenses in the ongoing government corruption trials.

Meanwhile, $500,000 is allocated to an ongoing arbitration and $700,000 to civil recovery.

The premier said plans will begin this financial year for the construction of a purpose built court complex in 2022-2023 in the amount of $3 million.

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY The House of Assembly has been allocated $3.4 million.

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES Meanwhile, the premier said the 2021-2021 budget will continue to support performance-based increments to civil servants.

It will offer tertiary education scholarships to students and civil servants targeted at reducing the number of imported skills into the country.

It will also update the curriculum at all levels including more solutions for adult education.

The premier said: “A skills audit has found that the TCI needs to increase the number of skilled adults to address the current shortage.”

The budget will continue to encourage and support innovation of small business by issuing government grants to MSMEs; accommodate local and international travel and address professional and consultancy services.

Also continued in the budget are allocations for utilities and communication expenses at $6.8 million.

The premier said rental of buildings will increase space by 10 percent to accommodate social distancing requirements and allow civil servants to operate in a safe environment.

A budget of $10 million has been allocated for maintenance, which is a 7.5 percent increase. “This will cover general maintenance of government facilities including roads and other infrastructure,” the premier said.

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BUDGET 2021

Gov’t allocates $30m for major port redevelopment

BY DELANA ISLES Major infrastructural development will continue at the airports and seaports of the Turks and Caicos Islands in the 2021-2022 financial year.

The Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA) will receive $21.9 million for new and continuing capital projects, while $8.8 million has been allocated for seaport redevelopment.

Premier and Minister of Finance Hon. Charles Washington Misick broke down the figures during his budget address in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, June 29.

TCI AIRPORTS AUTHORITY The allocated $21.9 million for the TCIAA for capital projects will see $9.4 million being spent to complete the airport terminal in South Caicos.

Misick said that this includes

the construction of a temporary facility in South Caicos while the main terminal is being constructed, as well as fencing to secure the airport property.

A total of $2.3 million will go towards the completion of the TCIAA’s head office building in Providenciales, and for furniture, fixtures and equipment for the terminal and TCIAA building.

In addition, $4.5 million will go towards the construction of the Providenciales control tower and combined services building.

While $1.2 million will be for the procurement of an airside walkway canopy to accommodate the Covid-19 protocols that are currently in place.

To ensure that the main airports are kept up to international standards, $12 million has been allocated for runway maintenance at the Grand Turk and Providenciales airports, Misick

More clarity on Richard Sankar’s judicial review A notice of motion for judicial review has provided further clarity on an upcoming case between real estate agent Richard Sankar and some of the TCI’s leading authorities.

The case appears to be in relation to an application for TC Islander status which was reconsidered for reasons unknown at this stage.

The document, filed in Supreme Court on November 6, last year, lists the applicant as The Queen on the application of Richard Sankar.

The respondents are Governor Nigel Dakin, Hon. Vaden Delroy Williams, Minister of Border Control and Labour, and Attorney General Rhondalee BraithwaiteKnowles.

It reads: “Take notice that pursuant to the leave of the honourable court given on October 23, 2020, the court

will be moved as soon as counsel can be heard on the applicant’s behalf for an order for the following relief in the terms and on the grounds set out in form 86A herewith.”

It goes on to list those terms as, the decision of the permanent secretary of immigration to have the applicant’s granted application for TC Islander status reconsidered by the TCI Status Commission as if not submitted and previously approved as a spousal application.

And, the refusal of the governor to grant a TC Islander status card or TC Islander status certificate to the applicant.

The case was originally listed for June 9 before Justice Carlos Simons, but according to Supreme Court registrar Renee McLean it was adjourned to July 28 at 1pm.

said.

He added that critical reviews of the TCIAA airport master plan and the capacity of the major airports in the territory are underway.

“We will decide over the next 90 days on the development and design concepts, the ownership and operational structure appropriate to the needs of the TCI as well as affordability,” he said.

“We must ensure that the space and facilities are adequate for domestic and international travel and can meet the demands of TCI’s vital tourism industry.”

As for North Caicos, the premier said discussions continue regarding the redevelopment of the North Caicos Airport.

“We are looking at several development projects valued at over $130 million over time,” he said.

REDEVELOPMENT OF SEAPORTS

Meanwhile, $8.8 million was allocated in the budget this week for the development of seaports in the TCI. “We will refocus attention to ensure access to our network of ports is prioritised,” the premier said.

Improvements to the port at the Bellefield Landing in North Caicos are budgeted at $1.25 million.

These works will include the construction of a new boat slip at the port facility and improvements to the existing breakwater for use by ferries and private watercraft.

The premier stated that when the work is completed it will make it safer for boaters travelling between Providenciales and North Caicos Kendell Higgs, CEO of Unlimited Contracting, signed a contract to carry out the construction of a welcome centre and port office at Bellefield Landing on June 23.

At the time TCI Ports Authority

chairman Jason Francis said: “It will improve not only tourism on these Islands but the whole destination.”

South Dock port in Providenciales is also to be redeveloped at a total cost of $32 million over several years.

This is significantly less than the $50 million that minister responsible for ports, Hon. Arlington Musgrove, indicated the project would cost earlier this month.

A total of $6.3 million has been approved in this year’s budget for the first two stages of the project, with work beginning later this year, the premier said.

As it relates to the South Caicos Port, which was damaged by hurricane Maria in 2017, this will be rehabilitated at a cost of $1.25 million.

The work, Premier Misick said, will begin in the second half of the financial year.

Work permit holders have two more months to get vaccinated

BY OLIVIA ROSE Work permit holders have another two months to get vaccinated to ensure they can continue working in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

At a recent Cabinet meeting, members agreed to extend the deadline for expatriates living and working in the territory from June 31 to August 31.

Deputy Premier Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders made this disclosure during a press briefing held at the Office of the Premier on Monday, June 28.

“We approved the implementation of a new policy making it mandatory for all work permit holders, government stamp holders and spouses and resident permit holders to be vaccinated by August 31,” he said.

Saunders said the Government’s mandate for work permit holders is not intended to be discriminatory, but is aimed at getting a large part of the workforce onboard with the Government’s vaccination plans.

“We’re saying that we want everyone in the Turks and Caicos

at this point, 16 and over, to be vaccinated.

“We were able to mandate that that group be vaccinated and that’s what we chose.

“But it doesn’t mean that we want them to be vaccinated and the other group, like Turks and Caicos Islanders not to be vaccinated. We want everybody to be vaccinated.

“They’re not being targeted, it’s just that we’ve taken a different approach.”

Saunders explained that it is critical for all groups in the TCI, not just expatriates, to be vaccinated as the Government works towards a full reopening of the economy.

“Not just persons who are Belongers, whether it’s PRC holders or native Turks and Caicos Islanders, but persons who are here on work permits and government stamps…”

Cabinet on June 21 also agreed that subject to guidelines (to be developed) by the Medical Regulatory Authority (MRA), medical practitioners can request exemptions for those on work permits and government stamps

from the mandatory requirement on medical grounds.

“I was telling someone how I actually know someone who is allergic to the metal that they make needles from, so they can’t take an injection,” Saunders said.

“Let’s just say you had someone like that, it would be morally wrong to force them to take the vaccine.

“In a case like that, just say the person didn’t take it, then we will encourage that person to do best practices - wear their mask all the time when they’re out and about and practice social distancing.

“But if that person remains on a work permit or government stamp and gets sick, we will do whatever it takes to ensure that the person gets over this, we would treat them like any other resident in the Turks and Caicos.”

Speaking at a press conference on April 26, Hon. Rachel Taylor, Minister of Education, Labour and Employment Services, said that during the HIV and Aids pandemic, the TCI Government then took a similar approach with regard to work permit holders.

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The grass may be greener on the other side but nowhere is the water quite as beautiful as in Salt Cay (Image: Titus de Boer)

Half-a-million-dollar dog food. The green grass and the turquoise sea Rediscovering the Salt Cay ‘joie de vivre’ “Mr T, we appear to have too many readers,” our website host informs me, as the Salt Cay Note website crashes again, leaving our now 27,569 readers, in 46 countries, in virtual darkness and wondering what is going on, for well over 24 hours.

How could this be? Only two weeks ago we had around 12,000 readers and now we’d suddenly seen a 125 percent increase?

“They all seem to have really enjoyed the ‘angry’ one,” was the response.

Just to nip this one in the bud - I was never ‘angry’. Frazzled with the speed (or lack thereof) at which some of the wheels of local bureaucracy move perhaps.

Frustrated with the economic recovery delay on Salt Cay - definitely.

But angry - no.

Well, perhaps not four-letterword angry. For I will admit that, as the week wore on, with one meeting after another being either cancelled or postponed by officialdom, justified by, “We’ve got ‘budget’ coming up,” and progress on several other projects I’d long been working on being either stalled or brought to a standstill, my mood became increasingly dark.

As expected, our readers had picked up on it: “Your last column wasn’t the usual, upbeat, optimistic message I’ve come to enjoy and expect week after

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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.

Titus’ Salt Cay stories and photographs can be found on www.saltcaynote.com

week,” noted one of our many loyal readers about last week’s column entitled, ‘One week. One tourist. And waiting for ‘great things’.

And he was absolutely right. Was I having a go at the Government, another reader wanted to know. The answer is, of course not! I’ll leave the politics to the politicians.

My criticism was not about a government decision but was, and is, about the way the community of Salt Cay is currently informed about decisions that affect its future or rather, NOT informed.

And yes, I shall continue to harp on about this discourteous lack of information flow until it’s remedied. The joys of freedom of speech!

And yet, it was time to snap out of my uncommonly bad mood. After the usual ‘pep’ talk to oneself, “We’re lucky to live where we are, the TCI economy is on the rebound, etc, etc,” I decided it was, again, time to board the Salt Cay Ferry and head to the nation’s capital.

“Hey, have you seen this? The RitzCarlton is officially open,” someone says as I am having what is arguably the best iced coffee in the country, at ‘The Arches Cafe’ on Grand Turk.

One look at the photos emerging from the Ritz-Carlton ‘grand opening’ and my mood lightens. For, while I am of course thrilled for Provo-ites and the economic stimulus that this newest addition to our tourism product will bring, I am equally grateful and relieved not to have to stare at this 12-storey edifice every day. But yes, a huge asset for Provo and well done Turks and Caicos!

After a very successful visit to Grand Turk’s Road Safety Department, which more than restores my faith in those areas of our civil service that are fast, effective and competent, it is time to quickly pick up a bag of dog food and head back to the Salt Cay Ferry.

“I am sorry,” the young lady behind the counter says to me, somewhat sheepishly, “your card was declined.”

Really? Things may be a bit tricky at the moment, especially after a financiallychallenging pandemic, but now I can’t even afford a $48 bag of dog food?

As I approach her and insist that she tries the card again, she gives me a huge smile and bursts out laughing, “Oops!

I must have pressed a few buttons too many.”

Somewhat bewildered, we both stare at the credit card receipt - $480,515.80.

“No wonder your card didn’t work!

That would have been a really expensive bag of dog food.”

We both have a good laugh. And now it really is time to dash back to the ferry.

Enrique is the man in command of the celebrated vessel today, and he runs a tight ship!

As we approach Salt Cay, I think about my week, this day and those simple little joys and hilarities in life that - if truly appreciated - can make all the difference.

This week also taught me a valuable lesson. For while only last week, I had noted that, “Dullness…descended on Salt Cay,” the problem was never really Salt Cay itself, but multifarious outside factors and their effects on this unique place.

With that thought in my mind, a few days later and it’s time for a long overdue sea-kayaking expedition which reconfirms, once again, that the grass may be greener on the other side but that nowhere is the water quite as beautiful as right here, in Salt Cay.

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US radio DJs broadcasting live from Beaches Turks and Caicos (Image: Beaches Turks and Caicos)

The 2021 Nova Cup will remain with the TCI Ports Authority until the next annual general meeting of the PMAC (Image: TCI Ports Authority)

TCI Ports Authority wins cup for top regional performance The TCI Ports Authority has won the 2021 Nova Cup as best performing member port of the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC).

The authority hosted the 24th annual general meeting of the PMAC virtually from Beaches Turks and Caicos on June 23 and 24. The award was announced on the final day of the event.

According to a press release from the body, the annual prize goes to the member with the highest score based off of five key performance indicators.

They are total cargo volumes, total revenue generated per revenue tonne, total expenses per revenue tonne, net profit per revenue tonne, and total staff per revenue tonne.

Barbados Port Inc and Port of Martinique placed second and third place in the competition.

In thanking the cup adjudicator, Director of Ports Delton Jones congratulated the runners up.

He said: “The cup is dedicated to the staff of the Ports Authority, and should motivate the staff further with major investments in the ports system on the way.”

The TCI placed second in the 2020 Nova Cup. Regional port performances were impacted

by Covid-19, with most ports reporting negative key performance

indicators. The TCI reported positive results for four out of five.

Prior to the meeting, Jones said delegates would be discussing a number of issues affecting shipping in a post pandemic environment.

“So it a great honour for us to be hosting this meeting, which we were scheduled to host last year, but could not due to the pandemic,” he said.

Key topics on the conference agenda included resumption of cruise tourism, post pandemic shipping outlook, post digitalisation and cybersecurity.

The PMAC is made up of 18 Caribbean ports and was established to foster operational and financial efficiency.

It was also created to enhance levels of service to the mutual benefit of Caribbean ports and their stakeholders, through the sharing of experience, training, information and ideas.

The association meets annually and during the year sponsors and supports a number of capacity building and advocacy programmes for its members.

Due to its membership in the PMAC, the TCI Ports Authority has benefited from technical assistance programmes, visits to and networking with member ports.

Beaches Turks and Caicos hosts eight US radio DJs About three million listeners across the United States tuned in to morning radio recently for the chance to win a Caribbean vacation courtesy of Sandals Resorts International.

It was all part of a radio remote, broadcast live from Beaches Turks and Caicos, according to a company press release on Monday, June 28.

Radio DJs from seven key US markets - Baltimore, Chicago, Phoenix, Omaha, Lexington, Denver, and Nashville – took part in the event.

Among the visiting radio DJs was Trent ‘Moose’ Pender who said that what he experienced at the report is exactly what his listeners in Nashville, Tennessee, are looking for.

“We can’t thank the amazing squad at Beaches Turks and Caicos enough for having us, and allowing listeners to live these experiences of life in paradise through us,” he said.

“The best part of the whole experience is the opportunity to change our listeners’ lives with a chance to win an adventure like this one.”

During the broadcasts the DJs spoke about the Turks and Caicos Islands as a destination and what a luxury-included Sandals vacation has to offer.

They also interviewed Director of Tourism Pamela Ewing, Sonia Simmons and Trevor Musgrove, communications manager and president of TCI Hotel and Tourism

Association.

Beaches Turks and Caicos staff were heavily featured throughout all the interviews as well.

James McAnally, general manager of Beaches Turks and Caicos, said he was honoured to host media and travel partners at the resort.

“This has been a great opportunity to remind the world that we are open and ready to welcome everyone back safely.”

He said the highly trained staff

remained enthusiastic to offer the high level of service for which Beaches Turks and Caicos is well known.

“Our beautiful property caters to children and adults, all while adhering to our newly implemented Platinum Protocol of Cleanliness.”

As a part of its dedicated #backtohappy and #seacludedatsandals initiatives, the resort company has hosted over two dozen media personnel, including DJs and journalists.

Illegal transport push reported to authorities A tourist stated in a circulating video that an airline representative tried to coerce her into accepting an illegal mode of transportation, according to the TCI Tourist Board.

In a press release on Sunday, June 27, the board said the matter has been referred to the relevant law enforcement authorities.

“We are therefore requesting that persons refrain from circulating this video due to the sensitive nature of the issue,” it added.

The Tourist Board said it would like to reassure the

travelling public that the Turks and Caicos Islands continues to be one of the safest destinations in the region.

“However, we do encourage all visitors to exercise the same amount of precaution as they would in their country of origin,” the statement said.

The Tourist Board strongly urged visitors and residents to only travel in taxis that have been licensed, assured and certified by the Department of Road Safety and the Tourist Board.

All other modes of illegal transportation are not condoned, it added.

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Fully-vaccinated Bahamas necessary to revive tourism A FULLY vaccinated Bahamas is the only way to fully revive tourism and achieve a Cabinet minister’s goal of “always being in the best category” for COVID-19 travel advisories.

Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, told Tribune Business the continued vaccination hesitancy among many Bahamians meant the country runs “an increased risk” of suffering “a spike” in COVID-19 infections that could cause major visitor source markets to warn against travel to the country.

With COVID-19 travel warnings remaining a challenge for this nation, the minister said he was especially concerned to keep The Bahamas’ ranking with the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as high as possible given that this was the indicator believed to substantially influence where group/ meeting planners send their clients.

With The Bahamas last week failing to make the UK’s so-called “green list” of overseas travel destinations from where the latter’s citizens will not have to quarantine upon their return home, Mr D’Aguilar told this newspaper: “This is the whole reason ad nauseam why we’re trying to persuade as many Bahamians as possible to get vaccinated.

“If you don’t get vaccinated,

you run the risk of the number of positive COVID-19 cases increasing and ending up on these lists like the CDCs” that advise against travel to The Bahamas. “By more and more people getting fully vaccinated, it reduces the possibility that you end up on these lists,” he reiterated.

“There’s a lot of hesitancy out there, and a substantial amount of hesitancy increases the risk of cases spiking, and increases the possibility that we will end up on these lists, impacting tourism. There are travellers, mostly groups, that look at this sort of thing and make decisions based on it.

“I want to mitigate that risk as much as possible of getting on these lists, and the best way to mitigate this risk is through vaccination.”

The Bahamas’ efforts to attain this objective have been somewhat mixed to-date, although the CDC presently rates this country at ‘Level 3’ or a “high” COVID-19 risk, having been upgraded from ‘Level 4’ or “very high” in early June.

However, the risk remains that The Bahamas could always be returned to ‘Level 4’ status by the CDC if COVID-19 cases spike yet again, which happened earlier this year. To achieve so-called ‘herd immunity’ against the virus requires up to 80 percent of this country’s

Bahamas is hoping to one day return to its former tourism glory.

estimated 400,000-strong population to be fully vaccinated, which would put the target number at 320,000.

Renward Wells, minister of health, previously said The Bahamas will be “in a good place” once just 120,000 are vaccinated, but his predecessor in that office, Dr Duane Sands, suggested at least double this number will be required.

As at June 5, some 62,183 AstraZeneca vaccines doses have been given to Bahamas residents.

Of this figure, 48,434 had received one dose. And 13,749 people had received two shots, meaning they are fully vaccinated. This represents roughly 4 percent of the country’s total population.

Meanwhile, The Bahamas also last week failed to feature among the UK’s so-called ‘green list’ of 16 relatively COVID-free overseas

travel destinations for its citizens.

However, multiple competing Caribbean tourism destinations were included on the list, such as Barbados and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“Obviously we’d like to be on the ‘green list’, and I think we’re probably heading towards that,” Mr D’Aguilar said in response. “It makes it an even more attractive destination to come to. If I am a UK visitor and wanting to return to the UK, I’d prefer to come back from a destination where I did not have to quarantine.”

The UK is currently advising its residents against travelling to countries to which it has given an ‘amber’ or ‘red’ designation. The Bahamas is in the amber category.

People who travel back to the UK from ‘amber’ countries must quarantine at home or in the place

they are staying for ten days, and take a COVID-19 test on or before day two and on or after day eight.

The countries featured on the so-called UK ‘green list’ include multiple overseas territories or crown colonies, such as Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Balearic Islands, Barbados, Bermuda, British Antarctic Territory, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Madeira, Malta, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Mr D’Aguilar said Caribbeanbased UK overseas territories had a priceless advantage over The Bahamas in that they were able to obtain greater quantities of COVID-19 vaccines, and at a more rapid pace, than sovereign independent nations such as this.

Haitian journalist, activist killed in Port-au-Prince shootings A JOURNALIST and a political activist are among at least five people killed in a spate of overnight shootings in Haiti’s capital Portau-Prince, the government said on Wednesday, as a press freedom group urged authorities to conduct a thorough investigation.

Images showing reporter Diego Charles lying dead on the ground and activist Antoinette Duclair in her car circulated on Haitian social media.

Duclair was dropping Charles off at his home when they were shot.

At least three other people were shot dead in the same neighbourhood of Port-au-Prince, angering locals who protested by burning tyres in the road.

“We are investigating and call on the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation,” the Committee to Protect Journalists’ (CPJ) Americas programme said on Twitter on Wednesday.

The killings come amid a surge in gang violence in the Haitian capital that has displaced thousands of

The killings come amid a surge in gang violence in the Haitian capital that has displaced thousands of families over the past month.

families over the past month.

“Since the beginning of this year, insecurity has been escalating. But the capital city is now facing an urban guerrilla, with thousands of children and women caught in the crossfire,” Bruno Maes, UNICEF’s Haiti representative, said in mid-June.

The uptick in violence is linked to changing gang alliances and territorial disputes, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) said.

The country has also experienced months of political instability after President Jovenel Moise insisted that his term ends in February 2022 – despite opposition groups, civil society leaders and legal experts agreeing it expired this year.

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Claude Joseph’s office released a statement expressing his condolences over the recent killings. His office ordered Haitian government ministries and the national police director to find the perpetrators and prosecute them.

“These heinous crimes and reprehensible acts can in no case go unpunished in a democratic society,” the statement read.

But Jacques Desrosiers, head of the Haitian Journalists Association, said he did not expect investigations to amount to much. “We are dismayed by this murder, which lengthens the list of journalists killed in the past three years,” Desrosiers said.

“As they always do, judicial authorities will announce investigations that lead nowhere,” he added. “We are used to that.”

In 2000, Haiti’s most prominent journalist, Jean Dominique, was murdered in a case that remains unsolved.

More recently, photojournalist Vladjimir Legagneur went to the now gang-plagued Martissant neighbourhood of the capital on a reporting assignment in 2018 and was never heard from again.

Investigations into the killing of two journalists in 2019 also have not yielded any results. (Aljazeera)

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Bermuda: Hundreds protest Covid-19 rules at the Cabinet Office SEVERAL hundred people gathered at the Cabinet Office on Tuesday to present a series of demands to end travel restrictions and other Covid-19 prevention measures.

The demands were presented to David Burt, the Premier, at about 11.40am.

The demands, presented by “concerned citizens”, included ending mandatory supervised quarantining for non-vaccinated residents returning to Bermuda from overseas and discriminatory practices for vaccinated and nonvaccinated people in the workplace.

They called for a reversion to travel requirements to the policies in place followed before May 2 followed by a reduction in testing for travellers.

Spokesman Antonio Belvedere also called for an end to vaccinations of children and young adults.

He also demanded an end to PCR tests and their replacement with noninvasive saliva tests. He also called for an end to the alleged seizures of alternative tests by Customs at the Airport.

He also called for the elimination of the SafeKey programme.

Accepting a letter from Mr Belvedere, Mr Burt said Bermuda was a strong and vibrant democracy and the most important thing in a democracy was for all people to be respected.

He said the demands, which he called “suggestions and recommendations“, would be given due consideration.

Surrounded by members of Cabinet, he said he and his colleagues were today discussing affordable access to healthcare which he said was something all Bermudians could unite behind.

The demands, presented by “concerned citizens”, included ending mandatory supervised quarantining for nonvaccinated residents returning to Bermuda from overseas and discriminatory practices for vaccinated and nonvaccinated people in the workplace.

“I am grateful we live in a democracy where everyone is free to express their opinion,” he said, before adding: “Thank you very much and have a great day.”

The crowd booed and jeered as he and the Cabinet walked back into the Cabinet building.

Later, activist Eugene Dean said the protesters had to take matters into their own hands if they were not being listened to.

He said: “We are here because we’re all concerned.

“There have been a number of concerns growing in the weeks and months, and those conversations and concerns have started to rise to the surface.

“Everyone may not agree with

everything that everyone’s concerned about. But what unites us is that we all have concerns. We need to focus on the things that bring us together rather than the things that keep us apart.

“It is up to you to listen. Either you respect us or you don’t,” he said.

“As concerned citizens, we are writing to inform you that we have lost confidence in the ability of your Government to honour, respect and adequately represent the interests of Bermuda, its residents and its people in your management of the pandemic.

“Despite the fact that you have been granted emergency powers, we struggle to understand the legality of several of your mandates.

“We reject all discriminatory mandates and the divisiveness that has proliferated as a result of their implementation.

“We find ourselves appalled at the outright coercive tactics used to further what appears to be illusive agendas that remain unclear to all of us outside of your immediate circles.

“Your inability to manage the unintended consequences associated with the roll-out of half-baked mandates have resulted in delays, gross inefficiencies, unnecessary costs, stress, frustration, and the aforementioned mandates being taken offline or reversed.

“There has been a lack of transparency and objectivity, an willingness to communicate and an outright disregard for input from the broader community.”

“What we have seen repeatedly throughout the course of the pandemic suggests that our concerns are relatively insignificant, and your primary interests lie elsewhere.

“While many of us were appreciative of your efforts initially, the general sense within the community is that you have now gone way too far.

“We are responsible for ourselves.

We elect people to represent us. If we are not represented, what do we do?

We take matters into our own hands.

“This is just the beginning. We are only starting. We will continue to move forward.”

Mr Belvedere then read out six recommendations that he urged Government to consider.

He called for the removal of all travel regulations, including the scrapping of mandatory quarantine.

He said discriminatory practices such where people are asked to reveal their vaccination status should

end.

He said the vaccination programme for children should end along with PCR testing.

He added that the SafeKey programme should also be scrapped, and Government should focus on the management and treatment of the virus.

“The energy here is amazing today, Mr Belvedere said.

“It is diverse, it is equal, and that’s what we want. I know that in this crowd there are vaccinated and unvaccinated people and guess what? We don’t care.”

Lawyer Mark Pettingill, who is representing objectors to mandatory supervised quarantine paid for by the unvaccinated in hotels, said the question was whether the mandatory supervised quarantine requirements were reasonable.

He used an example of a vaccinated mother arriving in Bermuda with her children and testing positive for Covid-19. He said they would be allowed to go home to quarantine.

But he said an unvaccinated mother who tested negative would have to pay to stay in a hotel with her children for 14 days. He said this did not make sense.

Mr Pettingill said the whole Cabinet did not support the mandatory supervised quarantine programme.

“The fact is they do not all support it. We already know the back bench does not support it. I say they should take it to a vote in the House of Assembly. That has not happened.

Before we get to messy court cases, let us take that simple step.

“I say to the Cabinet on this one they do not have it right. Let’s take a moment and get it right.” (Royal Gazette)

Lockdown helped to reduce crime stats in the Bahamas NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames said fewer COVID-19 restrictions are likely a factor – but not a significant one – in the uptick in murders this year.

There have been multiple killings in just the past week, including two on Thursday and another on Friday night.

Compared with last year, murders and armed robberies have increased by more than 50 and 40 percent.

In January, Police Commissioner Paul Rolle credited last year’s 16 percent reduction in murder to the efforts of law enforcement, not the significant lockdowns and restrictions on movement implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

“Our most notable highlight for 2020 was the overall reduction in crime,” Commissioner Rolle said.

“The men and women of the force

performed at an exceptional level and were able to accomplish this feat in a number of ways. They are to be commended.”

Responding to critics who attributed the major crime reduction to COVID-19 restrictions, he said: “I could answer that with one word: nonsense.”

On Tuesday, Mr Dames said studies will have to be done to determine how big an impact COVID-19 restrictions had on crime.

“Around the world you’ve had points where you had tightening of the restrictions, but with shootings, global trends were up significantly last year,” he said.

“We witnessed a decrease when many countries were doing the same things.

“Curfew or not, whether the curfew had an impact, yeah I would

Minister of National Security Marvin Dames speaking to the press this week.

say it did, but I don’t think the impact was such that you know it would have significantly impacted (murder

rates). Studies will come to point that out but we were kind of looking at trends around the world, especially

the United States and you know, last year the trends were up, shootings were up, homicides were up in other countries while we saw an increase.

“Obviously the lockdown would’ve had some impact on it, I won’t dispute that, but I think too it was certainly as a result of the work of law enforcement. That contributed to some of it too.”

Mr Dames declined to connect the current uptick in violent crime to a greater return to normalcy.

“I think it has to do with us as a people,” he said.

“Restrictions have an impact to some degree, but at the end of the day it’s all about our ability to communicate with one another and our ability to avoid conflicts and restrictions or not, you know they will have an impact, but how much we’ll have to see.” (Tribune242)

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Johnson upbeat about easing lockdown in England on 19 July THE PM says he is hoping England will return to as close to the prepandemic status quo as possible on 19 July.

Boris Johnson said he would set out in the next few days what step four of the roadmap out of lockdown - due in just over two weeks - will look like.

But he added some “extra precautions” may still be needed and urged patience over the possibility of scrapping isolation for whole bubbles in schools.

The PM also said double jabs would be “a liberator” for foreign travel.

During a visit to a new Nissan plant in Sunderland, Mr Johnson was asked whether measures such as social distancing and masks would be removed on 19 July.

“I know how impatient people are to get back to total normality, as indeed am I,” he said.

“But I think I’ve said it before, we’ll be wanting to go back to a world that is as close to the status quo, ante-Covid, as possible. Try to get back to life as close to it was before Covid.

“But there may be some things we have to do, extra precautions that we have to take, but I’ll be setting them

out.”

Asked about reports that fullyvaccinated people may be able to travel from amber-list countries without quarantining by 26 July, the prime minister told reporters: “Everybody who is frustrated about travel over the summer - double jabs will be a liberator.

“I want travel to be possible but I’ve got to stress that this year will not be like every other year, because of the difficulties with Covid. People shouldn’t expect it will be completely hassle-free.”

The government has previously said it wants to scrap quarantine for fully-vaccinated travellers returning from amber-list countries “later in the summer”.

Most popular holiday destinations are currently on the amber list, meaning people must isolate for up to 10 days on their return to the UK. The prime minister’s comments come after the UK recorded 26,068 new cases on Wednesday - the highest daily figure since 29 January.

However, deaths remain low, with 14 deaths within 28 days of a positive test recorded on Wednesday.

Although the country has seen a “big increase in cases”, Mr Johnson said this was “not translating into a

big increase in serious illness and deaths”.

He said it looked “ever clearer” that the vaccination programme had “broken the link between infection and mortality”.

“That gives us the scope, we think, on the 19th, to go ahead cautiously and irreversibly,” he added.

On the possibility of replacing isolation with daily testing to prevent whole groups of pupils needing to stay at home, Mr Johnson said Public Health England (PHE) were looking at the advantages of this.

“I understand people’s frustration when whole classes, whole bubbles, are sent home and people are asked to isolate,” he said.

However, the prime minister said PHE had not yet concluded their research, adding: “So what I want to do is just to be cautious as we go forward to that natural firebreak of the summer holidays when the risk in schools will greatly diminish, and just ask people to be a little bit patient,” he said.

If a pupil tests positive, anyone who has been in close contact with them is told to self-isolate.

This can result in whole classes or year groups being sent home.

More than 375,000 pupils in

Boris Johnson is optimistic that England would return to close to pre-pandemic status.

England are currently out of school because of Covid - but only 15,000 are positive cases.

It comes after a letter from 48 Conservative MPs urged the prime minister to end what they described as the “disproportionate” and “unsustainable” bubble system.

The group, including former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith and the chair of the Commons Education Committee Robert Halfon, are calling for schools to go “back to normal” on 19 July, when other restrictions in England are due to be lifted.

Donald Rumsfeld was one of the main architects of the Iraq war that led to years of deadly violence.

The statue was expected to be unveiled at Kensington Palace’s Sunken Garden

William and Harry unveils Diana statue at Kensington Palace THE Dukes of Cambridge and Sussex were expected to unveil a statue of their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales on Thursday, on what would have been her 60th birthday.

The event was expected to be William and Harry’s first appearance together since the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral in April.

Commissioned by the brothers in 2017, the statue will stand in Kensington Palace’s redesigned Sunken Garden.

At the time, they said they hoped it would help visitors to the palace “reflect on her life and her legacy”.

Harry, who lives in the US with

his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, and their two children, arrived in the UK last week in order to complete his quarantine ahead of Thursday’s event.

On Wednesday, he paid a surprise visit to children’s charity WellChild’s awards ceremony for seriously ill children in the UK. Kensington Palace confirmed that, in addition to the royal brothers, members of Diana’s close family will attend the unveiling, which is due to take place this afternoon.

The committee that oversaw the statue’s creation and the redesign of the garden that will be its home will also attend.

Ian Rank-Broadley, who has a long track record of creating images of the Royal Family, was chosen to sculpt it, and he will also be among the guests.

The ceremony - scaled back due to Covid restrictions - will be a “small event and a very personal moment for the family”, a source told the PA News agency.

Kensington Palace said the Sunken Garden had been “one of the princess’s favourite locations” when she lived there.

More than 4,000 flowers have been planted for the garden’s redesign, which has taken 1,000 hours to complete.

Donald Rumsfeld: ExUS defence secretary dies aged 88 DONALD Rumsfeld, the two-time US defence secretary who was one of the main architects of the Iraq war, has died at the age of 88.

Serving under President George W Bush, he was a key proponent of the so-called “war on terror” after the 9/11 attacks.

US forces invaded Iraq in 2003 after claiming the country had weapons of mass destruction, but no such weapons were found.

Mr Rumsfeld resigned three years later amid the fallout from the conflict.

He staunchly defended his record, but many experts blamed him for decisions that led to difficulties in Iraq and the wider region.

On Wednesday, his family said he had died at home in the town of Taos, New Mexico. “History may remember him for his extraordinary

accomplishments over six decades of public service,” they said in a statement.

“But for those who knew him best and whose lives were forever changed as a result, we will remember his unwavering love for his wife Joyce, his family and friends, and the integrity he brought to a life dedicated to country.”

Reacting to the news, President Bush described him as “a man of intelligence, integrity, and almost inexhaustible energy” and an “exemplary public servant” who “never flinched from responsibility”.

US defence secretary Lloyd Austin, meanwhile, said: “Secretary Rumsfeld was propelled by his boundless energy, probing intellect, and abiding commitment to serve his country.” (BBC)

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India has administered more than 282 million doses of the Covishield vaccine.

Covishield: Seven EU countries approve India’s Covid vaccines SEVEN EU countries have approved India’s vaccines for arriving travellers, sources told the BBC. Covishield is now eligible for travel to Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Greece, Ireland and Spain.

Iceland and Switzerland too have made the jab eligible for travel to the countries, sources said.

Separately, Estonia has confirmed that it will recognise all the vaccines authorised by India for incoming travellers, sources said.

Earlier, sources told the BBC that India would not recognise a EU vaccine pass for travellers unless the bloc does the same for India’s own vaccine certificate.

The move had come amid reports that Covishield was not yet eligible for EU’s digital green certificate set to launch on Thursday. The certificate is currently for EU citizens only.

Covishield is the Indian-made version of AstraZeneca’s Vaxzevria jab, which has been authorised in the EU. The vaccines currently eligible for the green pass have all been

approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

A source in India’s external affairs ministry earlier said India had requested EU states to individually consider extending the exemption to people who had taken Covid-19 vaccines in India - Covishield and Covaxin - and “accept the vaccination certificate” issued by the government.

India had conveyed to EU states that Delhi would “institute a reciprocal policy for recognition of the EU digital Covid certificate,” the source said.

“Right now, our understanding is that this certificate is meant for travel within the EU. But it could become the norm for all international travel.

Nothing changes currently because most international travel is suspended.

These certificates will become important when all travel resumes.

We are saying, we will accept each other’s certificates reciprocally. Why are you discriminating against our certification?,” one of the sources said.

Thousands were set to protest the decision across Turkey.

Turkey formally quits treaty to prevent violence against women TURKEY officially withdrew on Thursday from an international treaty to prevent violence against women, enacting a decision that drew condemnation from many Turks and Western allies when President Tayyip Erdogan announced it in March.

Thousands were set to protest across Turkey, where a court appeal to halt the withdrawal was rejected this week.

“We will continue our struggle,” Canan Gullu, president of the Federation of Turkish Women’s Associations, said on Wednesday.

“Turkey is shooting itself in the foot with this decision.”

She said that since March, women and other vulnerable groups had been more reluctant to ask for help and less likely to receive it, with Covid-19 fueled economic difficulties causing a dramatic increase in violence against them.

The Istanbul Convention, negotiated in Turkey’s biggest city and signed in 2011, committed its signatories to prevent and prosecute domestic violence and promote equality.

Ankara’s withdrawal triggered condemnation from both the United States and the European Union, and critics say it puts Turkey even further out of step with the bloc that it applied to join in 1987.

Femicide has surged in Turkey, with one monitoring group logging roughly one per day in the last five years.

Proponents of the convention and related legislation say more stringent implementation is needed.

But many conservatives in Turkey and in Erdogan’s Islamist-rooted AK Party say the pact undermines the family structures that protect society.

Some also see the Convention as

promoting homosexuality through its principle of non-discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation.

“Our country’s withdrawal from the convention will not lead to any legal or practical shortcoming in the prevention of violence against women,” Erdogan’s office said in a statement to the administrative court on Tuesday.

This month, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Dunja Mijatovic sent a letter to Turkey’s interior and justice ministers expressing concern about a rise in homophobic narratives by some officials, some of which targeted the convention.

“All the measures provided for by the Istanbul Convention reinforce family foundations and links by preventing and combating the main cause of destruction of families, that is, violence,” she said.

Miami building collapse: Two dead children found in rubble THE bodies of two children have been found in the rubble of a collapsed Florida tower block, raising the known death toll to 18, rescuers say.

Rescue teams have been able to build a ramp for a crane to reach areas of the ruined building.

Nearly 150 people are still missing after the collapse one week ago. The latest victims to be found have not yet been publicly identified.

Officials say they remain hopeful that some survivors could be found.

Rescue teams say they are working 12-hour shifts as they comb the rubble in the town of Surfside, north of Miami, despite sweltering heat and high humidity hampering

their efforts.

“They are digging as if there are survivors there. They are still remaining hopeful, but it is indeed a terrible tragedy all around,” Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez told the BBC. Fresh rescue teams are due to arrive from other states, with severe tropical weather expected to hit the area in the coming days.

As well as bad weather, search and rescue teams have also faced fires and falling debris.

An Israeli team helping with the rescue efforts told CNN it had discovered some tunnels large enough for a person, though most of the debris was “very, very tight.”

One family confirmed on

Wednesday that the 12th person found dead after the collapse was 92-year-old Hilda Noriega.

They said they had lost the “heart and soul” and “matriarch”, but would “get through this time by embracing the unconditional love Hilda was known for”.

What caused nearly half of the 40-year-old Champlain Towers south block to fall as residents slept in the early hours of last Thursday remains unknown.

But it emerged on Wednesday that residents had received a letter in April warning them of worsening structural damage to the building.

Lawsuits are already being filed over the disaster, with the latest accusing the block’s building

Rescue teams are working 12-hour shifts as they scour the wreckage in Surfside, near Miami.

association of “reckless and negligent conduct”.

Miami-Dade County State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle said she would convene a special grand jury to examine

building safety and “what steps we can take to safeguard our residents” from similar disasters in the future.

US President Joe Biden and his wife Jill plan to visit the scene of the tragedy later on Thursday. (BBC)

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EASY WAY EMPLOYMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS IRRIGATION LTD

Acting on behalf of

65 BEACHWOOD GRACE BAY

IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN

FRANCIETTE F. JOSEPH ALCE

Residence, Five Cays 343-5726

• 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 reporting- Communicate with clients and staff both verbally and electronically.

• Identify system issues and propose resolutions and inform clients and Maintenance Manager • Salary 7 / hour base on experience and qualification

TIMBER CRES, KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

DRIVER

Keeps trucks available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; driving company vehicles and making deliveries.

Salary: $450 weekly

CONTACT: 344-2416

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25703

LOFTON ELLIS

• Clean house.

• Work permit renewal

APPOLON NOEL

25755

LILUCE TILE CONTRACTING

MICHELIN JULIEN

Cleaning the property.

#6 Bambarra, Middle Caicos 246-4081

DOMESTIC WORKER - $280 WEEKLY

14 Norway, Kew Town 232-5420

PAINTER - $10 HOURLY

#6 Julien Apt, Kew Town 232-3024

JOHANNE VAILLANT

AVON CHARLES HALL

DAVIS CONSTRUCTION

Watch children.

BABYSITTER - $290 WEEKLY

LABOURER - $300 WEEKLY

Cut hair.

BABYSITTER - $290 WEEKLY

Cox Dr., Kew Town 347-1826

Clean house.

This is a position currently been held by a Work permit Contact: 941-5579 OLIN’S WATER DELIVERY

DOMESTIC WORKER - $280 WEEKLY

BARBER - $6.50 HOURLY

HENSEL D. MISSICK

105 Kew Town 344- 5866

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls.

LOUDWIGE GARCON

Watch children.

Richmond Hill S7 348-6066 BABYSITTER - $290 WEEKLY Watch children.

#3 Long Bay 347-1874

BABYSITTER - $290 WEEKLY

TROPICAL KLAVE

Watch children.

ABIGAELLE BARBER & SALON

#5 Granny Hills, Five Cays 333-0809

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

KITE SURFER

#20 YELLOW FLOWER, LONG BAY, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, heating, and air conditioning system.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

INSTALL MATERIALS ON FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, COUNTERTOPS, PATIOS, AND ROOF DECKS. LEVEL THE SURFACE TO BE TILED WITH A LAYER OF MORTAR OR PLYWOOD. SALARY $7 HOURLY MONDAY – FRIDAY THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

• Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints.

May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, propose client therapy plans. Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.

• Organize nutrition diet programs.

• Hours of work are 44 hours per week.

• This is an on duty position.

Salary: $1,800 per month

CONTACT: 244-4813

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

25716

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

25730

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES! The Financial Services Commission (FSC), the regulator of financial services business in the Turks and Caicos Islands, is seeking suitably qualified applicants to fill several vacancies.

APPLICATION DEADLINE 9 JULY 2021

DIRECTOR - BANK AND TRUST Department: Bank and Trust Location: Providenciales Annual Salary: $84,607.00- $105,642.00 JOB SUMMARY This a senior management position. The office holder is responsible for the managing the Bank and Trust Department in its regulation and supervision of banks, trust companies, credit unions and investment dealers in the TCI. The regulation of the cited sectors is guided by the relevant legislation, international industry standards, and best practices for financial regulation, and the detection and prevention of financial crimes.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Details on the above vacancies can be found on the Commission’s website at https:// tcifsc.tc/vacancies/ or by contacting the Commission at telephone numbers 649-9462550 or 649-946-2791 ext. 4021 or 4048.

Applications should be emailed to administration@tcifsc.tc no later than 9 July 2021. A copy of the application should be submitted to the Employment Services Department by emailing to CHbacchus@gov.tc and MCadams@gov.tc. Applications received after the application deadline may not be considered in this recruitment phase but may be placed on file for future reference. While we appreciate your response, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ON CALL THERAPIST

CONTACT: 241-5948

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is for a renewal of work permit applicant

25752V

MOLIANE’S RETAIL SHOP OVERBACK, GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 346-2537

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds 25739 this position

REPAIR IT 4 U #1 COLD SPOT, LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

TECHNICIAN

S&R CONTRACTUAL SERVICES

Opposite Tropical Shipment, Five Cays Road Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems.

Salary: $7.50 hourly

Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, mixing concrete, hand tools to workers, and cleaning work site. Salary: $6.75 hourly

CONTACT: 342-4656

CONTACT: 346-4624

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 25722

25699

KATHY WALKIN

#28 MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES 649-346-1897

TILE LAYER

MAINTENANCE WORKER - $350 WEEKLY • Repair jet skis, Fix boat engines.

• Work permit renewal

LONG BAY HILLS, LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

HANDYMAN

Sapodilla Bay, Provo 332-5707

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25747

Hospital Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 242-0193

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25701

PIERRE’S BARBER SHOP AND BEAUTY SALON 56 MARY JANE LANE, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

BARBER

Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 241-7557

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25700

SAMUEL JOSEPH Back Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER

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

CONTACT: 348-3444

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25746

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DOSSOU CONSTRUCTION #5 LOAD AVENUE, SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

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

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 346-7379

CHARLES GIBSON

#94 PARADISE RD., GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 331-7024

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder25798

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25738

JUSTO LANDSCAPING

JOHN PHILLIPS

59 Bird Rock St., Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $300 weekly

CONTACT: 232-3037

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

25737

Claymore Corporate Suite C-12, Market Place Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

CONTACT: 331-0296

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

25719

ASHLEY SIMMONS

BLS MULTISERVICES AGENCY

184 CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

Acting on behalf of

DORIS WALKIN

Front Road, Blue Hills 345-5113

WATCHMAN - $6.25 HOURLY

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

Work permit renewal

WALKIN CONSTRUCTION

WALKIN PLAZA, FIVE CAYS 345-5113

2 MASONS - $7.50 HOURLY

DOMESTIC WORKER

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks.

2 CARPENTERS - $7.50 HOURLY Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials

GOOD TASTE RESTAURANT

#70 Five Cays Rd

2 COOKS - $8 HOURLY

Setting up workstations.

Preparing ingredients. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers.

CONTACT: 246-5186

Belongrs are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25745

JOANEL TAILOR SHOP 704 The Bight, Leeward Highway. Is seeking a

TAILOR Fit and study garments on

customers to determine required alterations. Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines. Measure parts such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 347-3638

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 25735

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ISPARKLE THE SALON is seeking to employ

NAIL TECHNICIAN

Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 649 341 6989

Located in Kishco Plaza, Leeward Highway, Must be able to work unsupervised and be able to perform the following: • Manicures • Pedicures • Paint Nails both normal and in Gel • ETC Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25269

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

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 345-5690

SAIL PROVO

GRACE BAY 7 STAR ROAD, GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

MECHANIC

• Fix boats and boat engines.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $11 hourly

CONTACT: 331-3184

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

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25717

MARISELEINE HENDFIELD

IRVCO/M&A SERVICES LTD

25729

AIRPORT ROAD PROVIDENCIALES 348-2026

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweep the house. Mop the floor. Clean the bathroom and replace tissue. Clean the doors and windows. Clean the ceiling and walls. Empty waste baskets. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

25751

#489 Leeward Highway Telephone: 242-6987

MAINTENANCE WORKER

Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings and machines, plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs. Salary starts at $7.25 per hour RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. 25749

LIVE IN MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

PERFORMING ARTS TEACHER REQUIRED

Provo Performing Arts School is located at IGA Shopping Plaza in Providenciales. We offer after school and weekend classes in ballet, tap, jazz, commercial dance, musical theatre, voice and drama to children of 5 -16 years of age, as well as providing a thriving toddler and adult program.

We are looking for an energetic person, with teaching capabilities across all subjects. Applicants should be willing to teach up to 35 hours per week including Public Holidays starting in September 2021.

YOU WILL NEED:

• A teacher qualification with an organization such as ISTD / LAMDA, or a degree in a related subject.

• At least 2 years experience teaching children and adults • A proven track record in our core subjects (ballet, jazz, tap, commercial, musical theatre, voice, drama.)

• A vibrant, dynamic personality with lots of vocal and physical energy.

• Great communication skills.

This advert is for a Work Permit Renewal, but we encourage Islanders to apply if they possess qualifications and experience.

PLEASE SEND A COVER LETTER AND CV/RESUME, WITH TWO PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES & A POLICE CHECK TO PROVOPERFORMINGARTS@GMAIL.COM Closing Date: July 31st, 2021

FOR A PRIVATE LUXURY VILLA

The successful candidate will work closely with the Property Manager and is expected to assist with the upkeep and maintenance of the villas.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS • Must have certification in Electrical & Plumbing Installation and the ability to read MEP Plans • Must have technical experience working on Irrigation Systems, Water pumps • Must have experience in General Maintenance & Carpentry • Must be able to maintain Crestron Audio Visual Systems • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Attention to detail • Must be Pro active Technician duties and responsibilities • Please note this position requires the applicant to be on call 24/7.

• Must be willing to work with the team and assist in training and delegating maintenance staff.

• Applicant must have a good command of the English Language • Computer literacy is required in order to access equipment and part replacement information and ordering • Must possess a clean driver’s license and police record This position requires someone with a sunny disposition who can remain calm during stressful situations. Applicant must have a minimum of 2 years working in a high-end resort or a Luxury Villa. Applicant may work long hours including weekends and holi-days. Renumeration for this position starts at $1500.00 per month. This is position is currently held by a work permit holder.

INTER-ESTED PERSONS SHOULD ADDRESS THEIR RESUME TO HR@THESOURCE.TC.

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The Ritz-Carlton opens large scale casino New five-star resort The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos opened its extensive casino last week, just days after Cabinet approved a casino licence and agreed to lift gambling restrictions.

During the 15th meeting of Cabinet on June 21, members permitted the issuing of a casino licence to Desarrollos Hotelco JWM TCI for one year.

They also approved an application from The Ritz-Carlton to bypass the moratorium placed on gaming machines.

As a result, The Casino has a massive 84 slot machines. It also features nine table games including blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, three card poker and ultimate Texas hold ‘em.

John Hazard, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos, was at the opening of the casino at the resort in Grace Bay, Providenciales, on Wednesday, June 23.

He said it boasts a “rewarding casino experience in a luxury environment for not only our resort guests, but for tourists and our cherished local guests alike”.

Appointed as casino manager is Wilfred Trimon, a casino veteran with over 30 years of experience in both Caribbean and Latin America.

Trimon played an important role with the development of the casino, especially during the Casino Gaming Academy which the hotel hosted in March.

“Back in March, we hosted a successful Casino Gaming Academy where we invited local residents to participate and learn about the casino dealer industry,” he said.

“We had a total of 58 participants, from which 26 graduated and were offered a job at our casino.”

The Casino will offer a tiered player reward programme with exclusive benefits and events for members,

according to a press release from the resort.

Members can earn points for both slot machines and table games and receive cash redemption from slot machine points.

Accumulated table comps can be redeemed towards enjoying the hotel’s celebrated amenities, including complimentary rooms nights, dining, and spa.

When guests sign up as a new member at the VIP desk they qualify for a promotion, which means that the first $50 lost on a slot machine is reimbursed the following day.

The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos officially opened its doors on June 22, during a ceremony attended by government officials, industry leaders and partners. Media were not invited.

The sprawling resort sports three 12 storey buildings, a spa and an international steakhouse, among a host of other amenities.

General manager John Hazard and casino manager Wilfred Trimon at the opening of The Casino (Image: The Ritz-Carlton)

FOR RENT

2 bedroom apartment Situated in Leeward Palms.

5 minute drive from the Ritz Carlton No children nor pets

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 649-245-6827

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Bill Cosby looked frail as he slowly walked to waiting media outside his house, supported by his legal team.

Bill Cosby freed after top court overturns sexual Nxivm cult: Smallville actress sentenced to three years in prison assault conviction Allison Mack (seen in this file photo) was also fined $20,000 (£14,500) for the crimes.

US ACTRESS Allison Mack has been sentenced to three years in prison for her role in the Nxivm sex cult.

The 38-year-old admitted racketeering and conspiracy charges in April 2019 related to her efforts to recruit women.

Last year, cult leader Keith Raniere was handed 120 years in prison for multiple crimes, including forcing women to be his sexual “slaves”.

In a letter before sentencing, Mack begged forgiveness from her victims.

The letter addressed to “those who have been harmed by my actions” was filed to the court by her lawyers, who requested that she face

no prison time for her crimes.

“I threw myself into the teachings of Keith Raniere with everything I had,” she wrote.

“I believed, whole-heartedly, that his mentorship was leading me to a better, more enlightened version of myself... This was the biggest mistake and regret of my life,” Mack continued.

“I am sorry to those of you that I brought into Nxivm. I am sorry I ever exposed you to the nefarious and emotionally abusive schemes of a twisted man,” she added.

Mack, best known for her role on US television series Smallville, fled to Mexico with the group’s leader as

authorities began closing in on them in 2018.

Since her arrest she has been living in her California family home while taking university courses and working in catering, her lawyers say.

Nxivm, pronounced “nexium”, is a group that started in 1998 as a self-help programme and says it has worked with more than 16,000 people including the son of a former Mexican president and Hollywood actresses such as Mack.

Despite its tagline of “working to build a better world”, its leader Keith Raniere was found guilty of overseeing a “slave and master” system within the group. (BBC)

Queen Latifah gave a powerful speech at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Queen Latifah honoured with lifetime achievement honor at BET Awards THE BET Awards crowned Queen Latifah with a lifetime achievement award during Sunday’s ceremony.

The prolific entertainer gave a powerful speech at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles after receiving the illustrious honour celebrating her decades of musical and acting achievements.

The 51-year-old Queen Latifah, whose real name is Dana Elaine Owens, devoted much of her acceptance speech to

commemorating the other female artists in the audience.

“I’ve always celebrated the woman, because I was raised by a strong Black woman, and raised by a father who loves women,” she said.

“We can’t live without each other.

I wanted to celebrate us because I know together we stand stronger than when we tear each other apart.”

The segment Sunday began with hip hop artists Rapsody, Monie Love and Lil’ Kim taking the stage to

perform Queen Latifah songs such as “Ladies First” and “U.N.I.T.Y.” The Newark-born Queen Latifah choked back emotion toward the beginning of her speech.

“I want to thank BET for creating an outlet for beautiful Blackness to thrive, to shine,” Queen Latifah said.

“When we couldn’t get played on the radio in other places, we couldn’t get our videos played in other places, there was BET that allowed us to be in our fullness.” (NYDailynews)

US COMEDIAN Bill Cosby has left prison hours after his sexual assault conviction was overturned by Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court.

The judges said there had been a “process violation” by the prosecution, but admitted their ruling was unusual.

Mr Cosby, 83, served more than two years of a three to 10year sentence at a state prison near Philadelphia.

In 2018 he was found guilty of drugging and molesting exbasketball player Andrea Constand.

Mr Cosby is best known for starring in the 1980s TV series The Cosby Show and was once known as “America’s Dad”.

Dozens of women have publicly accused Mr Cosby of sexual assault, but he was only tried criminally for the incident against Ms Constand.

His conviction in 2018 was widely seen as a landmark moment in the #MeToo movement.

In a verdict issued on Wednesday, Pennsylvania’s highest court found there was a “process violation” because Mr Cosby’s lawyers had made an agreement with a previous state prosecutor that he would not be charged in the case.

The former actor appeared frail as he slowly walked to waiting media outside his home, shortly after being released from prison.

He did not say anything, instead leaning on his team of lawyers and spokesman Andrew Wyatt to answer questions.

“On this hot day - this is a hot verdict for us,” Mr Wyatt said.

“Mr Cosby has always used his celebrity and his name to uplift women... How could a man who is being watched by the FBI every day be raping and drugging women… especially a black man?” he added.

Off camera, fans of Mr Cosby could be heard yelling their support throughout the media conference.

Mr Cosby was found guilty on three counts of felony indecent assault against Ms Constand.

Decades his junior, she met him in 2002 when working at Temple University in Philadelphia and

described the comedian as a mentor figure. She later testified at trial how she became “frozen” after Cosby drugged and molested her at his home in 2004.

Ms Constand first came forward to police about the assault in 2005, but former state prosecutor Bruce Castor did not press criminal charges. She then sued the comedian for sexual battery and defamation, reaching a settlement with a confidentially agreement in 2006.

In 2014 and 2015, dozens of women came forward with similar allegations of drugging and assault

by Mr Cosby. Local authorities knew that statute of limitation rules meant they could not pursue the majority of these accusations - but they reopened the case involving Ms Constand and eventually charged him just days before the 12-year limit on her allegations was set to expire.

A judge declared a mistrial in his first trial in 2017 after the jury failed to reach a verdict.

The testimony of other accusers was then allowed during a second trial, which helped prosecutors paint a pattern of predatory behaviour by Mr Cosby.

The judges’ reasoning is complex - their written finding is 79-pages long.

They cite a written agreement reached by Mr Castor, the former prosecutor, stating that he would not charge Mr Cosby if he testified in Ms Constand’s civil lawsuit.

In Wednesday’s ruling, the Supreme Court judges also found that testimony from accusers unrelated to the case had tainted the trial.

“There is only one remedy that can completely restore Cosby to the status quo ante. He must be discharged, and any future prosecution on these particular charges must be barred”, the finding released on Wednesday reads.

“We do not dispute that this remedy is both severe and rare. But it is warranted here.”

A spokesman for Mr Cosby, Andrew Wyatt, thanked the court in a statement.

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JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE

STEVEN JENNINGS

RETREAT KITCHEN

Unit 102 Grace Bay Court, Grace Baya

DISHWASHER (RENEWAL)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for keeping the kitchen clean and organized, weekly deep cleaning, monthly deep cleaning, assistance with food preparation, coffee station as needed, is an active member of our Retreat Team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- English speaking - strong team player - flexible working hours - 3 years skills and experience in a kitchen environment - familiar with vegetarian food preparation - minimum 3 years experience in the service industry Rate: $10/hr (max 20hrs/ week)

INQUIRIES SENT TO LINDSAY MENSEN: INFO@RETREATTC.COM | 431-7039

HENRY WILSON

#65 WALTER COX DRIVE, KEW TOWN

MAINTENANCE MAN

• fix and maintain buildings, and. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, • Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

• Salary $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 332-7196

This position is for a first time applicant Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 25693

25692

MAMELICK CONTRACTING 123 Chalk Sound Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

61 MARY JANE LANE, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

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

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 341-4502

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25678

MARTINE SAINT LOUIS

Acting on behalf of

DISCOUNT CAR RENTAL

LABOURER - $6.25 HOURLY

Assist with changing oil, fix tires, etc.

576 Blue Hills Tel: 649-347-2093

BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION HELPER

-$6.25 hourly Clean yard, assist mason, etc.

11 Wilson Circle, Blue Hills Tel: 649-346-0002

ERB CONSTRUCTION MASON - $8-12 HOURY Plaster, put blocks, etc.

4B North Side Tel: 331-1067

RENEWAL WORK PERMIT/ BELONGER ONLY APPLY 25685

MIRACLE WORKERS

Subdivision, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Seashell Drive, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

PLUMBER

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: $6.25 hourly

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 245-6270

CONTACT: 342-9801

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25684

VACANCIES

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

25680

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

ENIDE L. BEEN

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 333-5032

LABOURER

Bottling water and ensuring the distribution stations are stocked and all locations are sanitized and kept clean. Must be willing to work 6 days a week including weekends and holidays. Salary: $6.25 per hour

This position is for renewal Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25695

PLEASE CONTACT 347-3465 REGARDING EMPLOYMENT. TCI BELONGERS CAN ALSO DROP THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT, PROVIDENCIALES.

PEDRO BARBER SHOP

SECURITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SMS)

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

2 BARBERS

Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc. Salary: $7 hourly

Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 342-2661

CONTACT: 344-4801

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25674

TCI DRINKING WATER

Five Cays Providenciales Is looking to hire a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25683

25688

TDMG BUILDING, SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

SECURITY OFFICER

Monitor property entrance, authorize of people and vehicles.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 649-331-7676

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25672

GRACEWAY SPORTS CENTRE Is looking to employ:

IS URGENTLY LOOKING FOR A

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

CONTACT: 231-3788

MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Internationally certified as a tennis coach.

• Minimum 15 years of teaching experience with various age groups and levels.

• Able to start and run junior and adult tennis lessons.

• Perform various administrative tasks related to the tennis department.

• Remuneration commensurate with certifications and experience, starting at $24,000 per annum.

GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR JOB REQUIREMENTS: • International certifications in various group fitness styles (Yoga, Les Mills, Barre, Pilates, etc.)

• Hold an internationally licensed Personal Trainer.

• At least ten years of proven experience in the fitness industry.

• Valid first aid certification is mandatory.

• Computer proficiency is also a must.

The remuneration is commensurate with certifications and experience, starting at $30 hourly

CONTACT: 649-442-6348 PLEASE SEND YOUR APPLICATION INFO@GRACEWAYSPORTS.COM OR DROP OFF A HARD COPY OF YOUR RESUME AT OUR LOCATION ON LUKER LANE(BEHIND IGA SUPERMARKET), PROVIDENCIALES.

The positions are currently held by work permit holders. Turks Islanders who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply and will be preferred. Only applicants who meet the requirements will be contacted for interviews.

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ANTOINE MICHEL

MECHANIC

BOAT MECHANIC

Inspecting, testing, servicing and repairing vehicles, engine tune ups, oil changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters. Able to work with little or no supervision, be physically fit, dependable and hard working. Must be selfmotivated and able to understand, write and speak English fluently. Salary $1,200.00 monthly

Sand Bay, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Examine, maintain and fix all kinds of bots. Test and repair boat engines, hulls, propellers, rigging, masts, sails and navigational equipment. Salary: 11 hourly

ONTACT: 341-3727

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

Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their resume to Labour Board. All experienced and interested individuals can send inquiries to: Auto Box, King Road Highway Bottle Creek, North Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands Email: Wtravauno@gmail.com | (649) 332-5083

CHINSON RESTAURANT GROUP JOB OPPORTUNITIES

SERVER

• Must be able to work long hours and remain calm under pressure • Clean police record • Ability to multi-task is essential • Must be very honest • Enjoy providing

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHINSON RESTAURANT & PASTRIES P.O.BOX 293, #14 SAVANNAH ROAD, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES

25623

MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 3465168/246-5658

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25618

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Parish ministry.

• Letters commendatory from the Bishop of the Diocese in which he/she last served.

• A self-motivated, organized person who is committed to ministry.

TO APPLY, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

The Church of St. Monica, #1307 Leeward Highway Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board Monicaparishtci@gmail.com

DELICIOUS DISHES

DELICIOUS DISHES

25641

DOSSOU CONSTRUCTION

21 AIRPORT ROAD, ELITE PLAZA, HOUSE #3 Is seeking to employ a

21 AIRPORT ROAD, ELITE PLAZA, HOUSE #3 Is seeking to employ a

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.

Salary: $400 weekly

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.

Salary: $10 hourly

Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, lay out tools, remove all debris, pack up tools, put away any unused materials, and take down bracing and scaffolding. Salary: $300 weekly

CONTACT: 343-2420

CONTACT: 346-7379

COOK

CONTACT: 343-2420

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 25605

COOK

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25638

CAYA RENTAL

122 Palm Circle East, Leeward Palms Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

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

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $15 hourly

CONTACT: 649-343-4663

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 25604

GRANT’S PETROLEUM

#771 Leeward Highway, P.O Box 477, Providenciales Is seeking

CARPENTER

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

• Maintenance of all stations (windows, doors, buildings, etc) Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 343-4671

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

25636

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

ASSISTANT MANAGER PERMANENT, FULL TIME

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary role of the Assistant Manager will be to assist the Manager in daily studio and retail activities. The successful candidate will be required to be flexible with their working hours and will have to be able to work evenings and weekends. The candidate must be very organized, systematic and have extreme attention to detail. The Assistant Manager should be pro-active and be able to work independently. The Assistant Manager will be responsible for all of the Manager’s duties in their absence.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Anglican Diocese of The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands is seeking a suitable person to fill the post of Rector of the Parish of St. Monica, Providenciales, with St. George, South Caicos. The salary is $19,860 per annum.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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CYNTHIA FULFORD

PARISH PRIEST • A priest in good standing in this Diocese or in some other Diocese in the Anglican Communion.

• Bachelor’s degree in theology from an accredited seminary.

Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines.

Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, heating, and air conditioning system. Salary: $9.25 hourly

25655

BABYSITTER

Please apply in writing with full resume no later than April 30th, 2021

MAINTENANCE WORKER

CONTACT: 241-1087 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $6.25 hourly

excellent customer service • English plus fluency in at least one other language – Spanish • Salary $6.50 per hour plus tips Renewal

BMW CONSTRUCTION

#35 Yellow, Leeward Palms Is seeking to employ a

Load Avenue, South Dock Road #5. Is seeking a

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

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

25599

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Designing pictorials for clients Creating worksheets for clients to be used internally Generating quotes for clients Producing contracts for clients Supervising the off-loading of containers in any weather Making deliveries to clients Measuring for window treatments Generating purchase orders for fabrics, furniture and accessories Sending purchase orders to suppliers Keeping track of orders on the internal system Answering emails Reconciling credit card statements Making sales within the retail store Keeping track of inventory Sales, marketing and advertising for the company May be required to perform other duties as assigned or necessary

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• • • • • • • • • •

A bachelor of arts degree Experience within the design industry Experience working with clients and suppliers on a business level Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Outlook Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and AutoCAD Ability to draw and read scale plans Experience in sales and marketing Basic accounting skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Must have a valid Turks and Caicos Islands driver’s license

Qualified candidates should email their CV to design@designstudio.tc All applicants should also send a copy of their application to the Department of Labor and Employment Services. This position is currently held by a work permit holder Salary $30,000 per annum The closing date for application is July 12, 2021 Please note only people short-listed for interview will be contacted

30 CLASSIFIEDS DWIGHT SWANN #3 Wendell Swann Apt., Wheeland, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 244-2121

DYNAMIC CONSTRUCTION #57 Plantation Dr, Long Bay Seeks to Employ:

STEEL WORKER

– $10 HOURLY Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges, and other structures. Cut, position, and bolt down steel bars to reinforce concrete.

CONTACT: 241-4488

EASY WAY EMPLOYMENT Acting on behalf of EVERGREEN LANDSCAPING

Millennium Highway, Inside 7mart Is seeking to employ a

2 LANDSCAPERS – $7 hourly

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

Contact: 331-7188

CLARA LIGHTBOURNE #71 June Hills, Millennium Highway

LIVE-IN KEEPER

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 25615

Belongers are encouraged to apply to Labour.

Work permit holder currently hold position

- $300 weekly Watch and take care of child and clean.

Contact: 333-1236 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

JOANN MALCOLM

JUANITA HARRIS

L&D VARIETY STORE

Robinson Road, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

MASON

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/ or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 231-5086

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 25635

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25631

430 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LIVE-IN CARETAKER

25610

51 LOWER BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE MAN

Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Run errands, remind patients of medications. Salary: $6.50 hourly

• fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $7.50 hourly

CONTACT: 241-6698

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

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25613

CONTACT: 941-3063

25647

ENOCK SIMMONS

ELECTRO CLIMATE

ELIE’S LANDSCAPING #10 BAY ROAD, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Paradise Road, Discovery Bay Is seeking to employ a

2 REFRIGERATION TECHNICIANS

MAINTENANCE MAN

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $7.50 hourly

UNIT #3 KEW PLAZA, BLACK CROW STREET Is seeking to employ a

• Must have more than 5-year experience.

• Repair refrigerators and replace parts.

Salary: $9.50 hourly CONTACT: 649-348-7105 EMAIL: SONIADDBUSINESS87@ OUTLOOK.COM

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

25628

• fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system.

• 6 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 232-7124

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

25610

BABYSITTER/NANNY

CONTACT: 246-7316

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 25622

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

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

WRITERS/ PHOTO JOURNALIST

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

FOR MAGAZINES AND OTHER PERIODICALS GRAPHICS PRODUCTION DESIGNER/ PAGINATOR

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

COURT REPORTER

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

Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience.

ADVERTISING SPACE SALES PERSON

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

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

July 3-9, 2021

DESIGN BUILT ASSOCIATION

ENOS N. GARDINER

Unit #204 Second Floor, Regent Village, Grace Bay Road, Grace Bay. Is seeking to employ a

PLUMBER CONTACT: 941-3496 WWW.RAHAWGROUP@.COM

25600

His responsibilities are pick up years waste and collect leaves, clean the yard with sweeper, lift garbage bags and cans into garbage truck, pick up yard waste and tree limbs, repair broken furniture and assist with other work when needed.

SALARY: 6.25 per hour RENEWAL, THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER 25667

ISLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices.

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $9 hourly

CONTACT: 2420265/341-8650

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 25630

GRAPHICS ARTIST

CONTACT: 332-2700

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 25602

PHASE 2, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

25619

CONTACT: 241-1669

NATHALIE BAR & RESTAURANT BACK ROAD, SNAKE HILL, BLUE HILLS Is seeking a

WAITRESS

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 342-5154

PHARMACIST

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Must have a B-Pharm degree from an accredited University.

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ management experience in retail pharmacy.

• Must have a minimum of 5 years as a registered pharmacist.

MAIN DUTIES: • Oversee preparation of all

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25601

6) 7)

8) 9)

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

25629

medicines.

• Dispense prescription medicines to customers with proper advice.

• Advise customers on the treatment of minor ailments using OTC medicine.

• Inventory control and management.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

MANAGING DIRECTOR EMAIL ADDRESS: DIRECTOR@FAMILYCHOICEPHARMACY.COM ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE CONTRACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW. BELONGERS ONLY APPLY. WORK PERMIT RENEWALS

25650

GEE HANDFIELD

various sales and marketing strategies Daily Receiving, Processing and Delivery of orders to our customers.

Maintain customer sales volumes, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand changing trends, economic indicators and competitors.

Food & Beverage operation experience is a plus A minimum of 5 year’s experience in Wine & Beverage Industry.

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO: INFO@CBS.TC (OR) 649-431-1689

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly

• design media products/magazines/labels, advertising and signage; • developing concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations; • design company logos and responsive word press/ html ecommerce websites; • draft Proposals and meet with clients to convey design concept/lead time Salary: $15 per hour

environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 341-1377

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25646

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION 1) Promote all the products carried at our wholesale and retail operation.

2) Assist customers make selections by building customer confident and offering suggestions.

3) Maintain a complete sales history and purchase pattern of our customers.

4) Establish customer sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas.

5) Coordinate, Assist and implement

LEWELL TAYLOR

299A La Petite Place, Suite 8, Grace Bay, Providenciales Tel: 649-946-5855. Seek to Employ

BABYSITTER Ensuring a safe

- $6.25 HOURLY Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

WINES SALES REPRESENTATIVE

MASON

Belongers are encouraged to send resume to Labour Board or hello@thekforce.com.

This position is in support of a work permit application.

DOMESTIC WORKER

FAMILYCHOICE PHARMACY

121 Blue Mountain Rd, Horizon House Unit B, Providenciales Tel: 649-941-5202. aStaff Required:

CARIBBEAN BEER & SPIRITS IS LOOKING FOR:

Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

KFORCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

NERRISA ANNZELLA FORTUNE PHASE 2, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder25643

F & J OFFICE SUPPLY

#2 GRANT'S BUILDING, DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a

Whitby, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 243-9688

25642

LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 231-0133

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

75 WALNUT RD PROVIDENCIALES, 331-8398

726 Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

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

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc. Salary: $800 bi-weekly

ZHAVARGO JERMAIN JOLLY

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

25637

LIJO FASHION

LION CONSTRUCTION

ONE (1) SALES CLERK

• Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $8 hourly

CLYDE HOLIDAY BUILDING, POND STREET GRAND TURK, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Is looking for the following:

Must have 2 years experience in Retail, excellent verbal skills, computer skills. Duties: inventory, restock, operate the cash register, keep the area clean. Hours vary and salary is based on sales (commission only).

Please apply in writing to Trevor Cooke at 649trevorcoooke@gmail.com or call 242-3823.

Belongers are encouraged to send their applications to the Labour Department. Only qualified Applicants will be contacted. This position is currently vacant.

25657

LABOURER REQUIRED Experienced Labourer is needed to work six days a week at a private home in Providenciales operated by Carlos Simons.

Applicants must speak English, must be fit and able and must have substantial experience with general labourer and maintenance duties around a home.

Salary commences at $6.25 per hour.

This advertisement is required for a work permit renewal application for this position.

ALL SUITABLY QUALIFIED TC ISLANDERS ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT RESUMES TO PO BOX 560, REGENT HOUSE WEST, REGENT VILLAGE, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI OR SEND BY FAX TO 946 4663.

Prospective TC Islander applicants are also free to lodge a copy of their applications with the Commissioner of Labour.

25644

M&E CLEANING SERVICES

MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

• To clean windows, carpets, furniture’s and etc.

• Hours of work are 8-4:30, Monday-Friday Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 649-342-0726

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

25633

CENTRAL SQUARE Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

CONTACT: 244-3581

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

25648

LORIEUSE ULYSSE HIGGS #16 Reese St., Five Cays

LIVE IN CARETAKER

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 344-8232

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

25609

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IS INTERVIEWING FOR:

BREAKFAST ATTENDANT

Coral Gardens Resort, Providenciales, TCI. 941 8260

The suitable candidate must be personable, customer service oriented, have strong English verbal and written communication skills. Have suitable Kitchen/ Cooking experience and Food preparation skills.

Salary Commensurate with Qualifications & Experience.

SOUS CHEF

Resumes can be emailed to

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Post secondary degree in Culinary Arts or 8 + years industry equivalent experience.

• Computer literate, functional on Excel, Ms-Word and Quickbooks and Micros.

• Fluent in English both written and oral with a fundamental understanding of French and Spanish • First Aid Training SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Be able to assist the Executive Chef in all capacities to include: • Work in a high pressure environment with calm, effective leadership • Planning and execution of special events.

• Precise knife skills • Assist Chef in the preparation and execution of all desserts.

• Produce all breakfast, lunch and dinner items with expert precision.

• Cook entire menu on the line during service, including meats to temperature specifications.

• Execute a proper sanitation procedure to insure that high quality food is served that accurately represents the Café.

• Prepare and execute specials based on the Café’s Tex-Mex cuisine.

• Be versed in a large variety of cooking techniques to include: braising, sautéing, frying, steaming, poaching, and sauce making.

• Receive food orders from various vendors, checking for quality and pricing.

• Be able to stand on ones feet for 10 hours and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds without physical restrictions.

• Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGERIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Assist Chef in the training of kitchen staff to encourage growth in a positive environment.

• Be sensitive to the needs of staff members and maintain a professional demeanor • Assist Chef in the ordering of food through a variety of vendors • Assist Chef with weekly and monthly inventory of items and work with the Chef to calculate food costs • Maintain a positive environment in the kitchen to encourage growth and diversity within the workplace The Sous Chef should be a natural leader who is seeking to assist others in improving their cooking ability, and also to develop strong people skills. An ambitious person who is a comfortable communicator with a confident skill set.

The Sous Chef needs to be a self starter that can lead the kitchen in the Chefs absence. The right candidate should be able to open the kitchen in the morning, or be the last to leave the kitchen at night. Prioritizing and executing prep items based on the restaurants needs. He or She will assure that foods are properly labeled with the date and prep item name and consistently rotated, and stored for future use. Oversee and participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in.

Pay: $3000.00 per month or commiserate with experience Turks Islanders given preference

Submit resume, certifications and current police record in email to: afabara@somewherecafeandlounge.com

25627

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

tlewin@portsofcallresort.com/ abarnett@portsofcallresort.com or dropped off at resort Att- Taiwayne Lewin/ Agnieszka 25625

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS SALT CAY DIVERS is seeking applications for:

DIVE MASTER

Responsibilities: (1)Organizing, conducting and supervising recreational diving activities both shore and boat based. (2) Planning, organizing and directing dives(3) briefing divers on the layout and points of interest of a dive site (4) Maintain and repair dive equipment, ensure they are safe at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least 10 years experience as dive master/instructor.

• PADI Advance Certified • Having scuba diving certification, knowledge of boat mechanics and Emergency first response training is a plus • Good spoken communication skills.

Salary rate is $24, 000 per annum

CONTACT: Tel: 649-231-6663 Email: info@saltcaydivers.com Position currently held by work permit holder BELONGERS are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

25653

NOTICE REGULATION 8 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 2018 An application, REGISTERED PR 15390, by Levais Lige & Guerchina Lige for the development of One (1) Two Storey Building Containing Five (5) Retail Units On The Lower Floor and Five (5) One-Bedroom Units On The Upper Floor & Office Storage Building, Water Cistern, Ancillary Facilities, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on parcel 60807/181, The Bight & Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales. Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty-eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.

25658

July 3-9, 2021

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

DORALITA WALKIN

R.C.N.M CONSTRUCTION

1 DOMESTIC WORKER

FINISH MASON

122 Aquamarine Drive, Blue Hills, Providenciales. Seeks

Must have a minimum of 3 years experience and able to work with little or no supervision.

Main responsibilities will include but limited to household duties and caring of small children.

Salary start at $6.50 per hour and is based on experience.

BELONGER ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO LABOR BOARD, INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD CONTACT 241-4243 TO SET UP AN INTERVIEW. Current position is held by a work permit holder.

SUNNY STORE

FIVE CAYS ROAD, SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

- $6.25 hourly Sweeping, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, and other work.

LABOURER

- $6.25 hourly Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

CONTACT: 347-8695

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

25640

25663

RODEMIDE JOSEPH Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

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

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.75 hourly

CONTACT: 348-8986

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 25634

43 BOLL WEEVIL AVENUE, FIVE CAYS Is seeking a

- $9 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.

CONTACT: 342-1964

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 25644

REGINALD JOLLY Bollweevil Ave, Five Cays 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.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 342-1964

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25645

INTERLINC LTD.

Units 402 & 403, Shamrock Plaza, Industrial Way Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

IS SEEKING A

DIRECTOR JOB SUMMARY:

Organize, plan, coordinate, and direct all of the necessary work and resources for providing information technology and telecommunication services within the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing a cohesive communications strategy.

• Assembling and overseeing a diversely skilled communications team.

• Crisis management and preemptive planning.

• Cultivating an environment of readiness and alertness.

• Maintaining an awareness of company risks and threats.

• Projecting a positive company image to the public.

• Managing media relations.

• Managing a communications budget.

• Ensuring quality control of all information released.

Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree in communications, Marketing or related field.

• 5+ years communications experience.

• Extensive list of media contacts.

• Awareness of and proficiency with communications technologies.

• Experience in stakeholder/community engagement.

• Clear and concise communication with team members and senior management.

• Strong and confident leadership.

Please note that all applications must be submitted with a valid police record, and copies of all educational certifications. Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview. Beginning salary commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should submit their resume with qualifications and experience to: info@saunders.tc and the TCI Employment Services and Labour Department.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

25656

CLASSIFIEDS 33

PROVO ELECTRIC Generator Technician

• Monthly repairs to generators • Maintain records and files, prepare reports and order supplies/equipment • Perform complex maintenance, testing, operated, diagnosed, repaired, and aligned generators • Rate $16

Labourer

– position held by a work permit holder • Assist Electricians and plumbers on job sites • Clean up job sites • Rate 6.25 – 10 per hour

Electrician

– Position to be held by a work permit holder DUTIES • Read blueprints or technical diagrams • Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems • Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers • Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices • Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools • Follow local building regulations • Rate starting at $10 -$ 13.50 per hour

Plumber

– Position to be help by a work permit holder DUTIES • Interprets blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials • Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids • Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation • Assembles fittings and valves for installation • Installs water heaters • Tests plumbing systems for leaks and other problems • Analyses problem and identifies appropriate tools and materials for repair • Performs inspections of plumbing systems to identify and replace worn parts • Rate starting at $9 - $13 per hour

GORDON SUPPLY Store Clerk

– position held by a work permit holder DUTIES: • Greets customers.

• Assists customers in locating items on the sales floor.

• Retrieves items from the stockroom as needed.

• Explains product features and benefits to customers.

• Processes register transactions.

• Assists in taking store inventory.

• Maintains inventory records.

• Restocks items on the sales floor.

• Makes sure store is neat and well organized.

• Answers customer questions about items in stock.

• Addresses and resolves customer issues and concerns.

• Answers store telephones, assists callers • Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays • Rate $8.25 per hour

Address: 34 Williams Plaza, Old Airport Road, Providenciales .Contact 946-4726 .Resumes can be faxed to 941-3425 and the Labor Department, Providenciales as soon as possible 52652

34 CLASSIFIEDS T&C SECRETARIAL SERVICES Acting on behalf of

OLWICK NEAT

GEORGE F. MISICK

T.C.I LION BEST CONSTRUCTION

Dorcie Avenue, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Rigby Hill, Five Cays

BABYSITTER

- $6.25 hourly Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, etc.

CONTACT: 331-2251

VIDA BAIN

Norway, Five Cays

MAINTENANCE WORKER

-$7.50 HOURLY Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, etc.

CONTACT: 246-4473 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 25639

JULIA THELMA SWANN East Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Duties: To clean and

maintain Premises to assist with cleaning And maintaining vehicles any Other chores as assigned. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

MASON

• Applicant must be honest, reliable and always willing to work.

• Masonry work on all jobs.

Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 345-9073

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25608

V & G SERVICES LTD.

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning, mopping, Dusting shelves, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms in an office and any other Chores as needed.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

BLS MULTISERVICES AGENCY

BLUE SKY WATER

Five Cays Gas Station, Five Cays, 345-5113

LABOURER

- $7 HOURLY Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 25677

CONTACT: 946-1957

Engine Hill, Chalk Sound Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 348-4608

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

25675

CLOVERLEAF AGENCY

3 LABOURERS (RENEWAL)

Rate: $6.50 per hr Weeding yard, moving trash, washing windows

HYMENAUS MISICK

Whitby, North Caicos

1 GARDNER

(RENEWAL)

BEACH ATTENDANT

Duties: To set out beach Chairs and umbrellas for Cruise ship passengers, to Offer and sell drinks to Customers.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 343-0030

Belongers are asked to send a copy of their resume to the employment Services. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 25662

C&S PROFESSIONAL Acting on behalf of

DWIGHT MILLS

The Bight, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

CONTACT: 347-6615

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 25695

LABOURER

• Clean septic tanks, grease traps/portable toilets; • Clean, Polish, Buff Marble/ Porcelin/Wood Flooring; • Shampoo drapes, carpets, furniture; • Clean septic truck/company vehicles.

Experience and valid driver's license required.

Salary $7 hourly BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND RESUME TO LABOUR BOARD OR HELLO@THEKFORCE.COM. A WORK PERMIT HOLDER IS CURRENTLY HOLDING THIS POSITION. 25621

REMONA MITCHELL Darrell Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning, mopping Dusting shelves, sweeping, cleaning Bathrooms and making beds and any Other Chores as needed. SALARY: $6.50 per hour CONTACT: 242-0957 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS IS A FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT APPLICATION. 25660

CAICOS SHIELD SECURITY Old Airport Road, Provo Is seeking to employ a

6 SECURITY OFFICERS

Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.

Obtains help by sounding alarms. Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 431-2367 EMAIL: EUGENEWALKIN EQUIPMENT@GMAIL.COM BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD

25673

ILLANE H. HANFIELD

Belmont, Bottle Creek North Caicos

Trimmings tree and shrubs Rate: $6.50 per hr

HELPER (NEW)

Rate … $6.50 hr Description: A variety of tasks, cleaning the church, cleaning the church yard

ADDISON GARDINER

Kew, North Caicos

DOMESTIC WORKER (NEW)

JENO GARDINER

Sandy Point, North Caicos

Rate: 6.50 hr Description: Cleaning house, washing clothes

Belongers Are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board, all renewals are currently held by a worker permit holder

THIS POSITION IS BEING ADVERTISED FOR A WORK PERMIT APPLICANT. QUALIFIED BELONGERS SHOULD APPLY TO LABOUR BOARD AND HELLO@ THEKFORCE.COM 25665

1000 Central Storage Providenciales. Tel: 244-0903 Seeks to Employ

246-7382 On behalf of our clients

1 LABOURER (NEW)

Rate: $7.00 per hr Description: Cleaning yard, moving trash, etc 25690

AGNES SWANN

• To Cook and Clean House; • Wash and iron clothes; • Make Doctor appointments and visits with elderly; • Assist with medicine refills; • Grocery shopping.

IDEAL EXPRESS CLEANING

CLOVERLEAF AGENCY

246-7382 On behalf of our clients

Central Avenue Whitby, North Caicos

CARETAKER/ HOUSEKEEPER

West Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. ThIs position is currently held by a work permit holder. 25659

Acting on behalf of

#29 Five Cays, Providenciales Tel: 649.946.5855 Seeks to Employ

WOODLY JOHN VICTORIN

Church Folly, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 431-9259 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 25661

GOOD TASTE LIQUOR

July 3-9, 2021

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD, ALL RENEWALS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORKER PERMIT HOLDER 25691

PROSPER CONSTRUCTION

#8 La Petite Place, Grace Bay, Providenciales

CARPENTER

• Finish carpentry • Cut/install/repair stairwalls/ door frames/mouldings/ rafters • Install cabinets and drywall • skilled artisans who construct, erect, install and renovate structures made of wood Salary $8 hourly (work 6 days/ holidays) CONTACT: 649-946-5855 | EMAIL RESUME: HELLO@THEKFORCE.COM THE POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. INTERESTED BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND RESUME TO LABOUR BOARD

25666

T EWING STEEL CONSTRUCTION Kew North Caicos

CARPENTER

Responsible for constructing, installing, erecting and repairing fixtures and structures made from wood and other materials. Pay rate $7.00 - $7.50 per hr.

THIS IS FOR TRANSFER OF PERMIT HOWEVER, TCI BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE, PLEASE CONTACT: 244-3617 DEADLINE TO RECEIVE APPLICATION IS JULY 2ND 2021

25654

CERAMEX

TORTILLAS

#648 MILLENIUM HIGHWAY, Blue Hills, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

• Preparing the work station for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

• Must be willing to work 7 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 241-2078

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is for work permit renewal 25632

Y-A-3B CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of

SRF CONSTRUCTION

Forbes Building #1, Leeward Highway 247-9445

MASON - $8 HOURLY Lay blocks.

Renewal

LAF CONSTRUCTION 87 MARBY DRIVE, JUBA SOUND 649-343-6168

CLEANER - $7 HOURLY

Cleaning construction site.

PB DELIVERY SERVICE Turtle Cove Marina 347-9751

DELIVERY MAN - $7 HOURLY Deliver packages etc.

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

25669

DONOVAN FORTUNE

#1057 Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Lifting boxes, clean warehouse, with years of experience maneuvering forklift.

• 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 941-8453 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

25679

EASY WAY

Acting on behalf of

MICHELIN JULIEN #54 Kew Town 232-3024

DOMESTIC WORKER

-$280 weekly Caring for 3 children, monitoring them, washing, ironing, folding clothe, cooking, etc.

ROBINSON PIERRE

Duck Yard, Kew Town 342-4067

DOMESTIC WORKER

-$280 weekly Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, etc.

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board Work permit renewals 25670

VENETIAN ROAD, PROVO Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

• Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 347-4220

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25671

ESPINAL CONSTRUCTION AIRPORT ROAD, MORRIS PLAZA Is seeking to employ a

TILE LAYER

Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood.

Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 344-4801

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25676

July 3-9, 2021

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

THE SOURCE LTD

TKCA VILLA RENTALS

GRACEBAY, PROVIDENCIALES, T.C.I, Cell 941 3445. Is looking for a MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN TO • Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify any issues.

• Repair faulty equipment units and damaged structures.

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures.

• Manage heating and plumbing systems to guarantee functionality.

• Plan and schedule repairs.

• Conduct periodic quality checks on equipment and systems to ensure everything is up to standard.

• Perform general maintenance tasks including landscaping, painting, and carpentry.

203W Venture House, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI

• Help develop and implement the budget for the maintenance department.

• Maintain the inventory records for equipment and supplies.

• Requirements needed: • Physically capable and available to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.

• Effective problem-solving abilities.

• Maintenance Software Knowledge.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. French & Spanish strongly required • Must be well- organized and have the ability to prioritize tasks.

Wages $12 hourly. Dead Line July 1st 2021.

Email: invoices @tdmgltd.com

Luxury Villa – Live in Cook

Responsible for the consistent preparation of innovative and creative cuisine of the highest quality. Attention to detail a must, as is demonstrated culinary expertise resulting in outstanding guest satisfaction. Managing a busy kitchen, setting menus, ordering and monitoring supplies.

25612

NOTICE REGULATION 8 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 2018 An Application, REGISTERED PR 15399, by Daniel Hillgrove Delancy for the development of a Church, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on parcel 60807/182, The Bight & Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales. Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty-eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.

(NEW)

GRACE DIANA GLASGOW

Whitby, North Caicos

DOMESTIC WORKER (NEW)

Description: cleaning house, running errands and cooking Pay: 7.00 hr

Description: cleaning house, running errands and cooking Pay: 7.00 hr

EPHRAIM LTD

VELMA GARDINER

Rate: $15.00 hr Description: Measure, cut or shape wood and other Materials

Whitby, North Caicos

DOMESTIC WORKER

Conch Bar, Middle Caicos

CABINET MAKER (RENEWAL)

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD, ALL RENEWALS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORKER PERMIT HOLDER 25689

EXECUTIVE CLEANING COMPANY LTD. P.O. BOX 366 LEEWARD PALMS #38 YELLOW ELDER DRIVE PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS

2 DOMESTIC WORKERS

Must have 2 years’ experience in commercial/ residential/ industrial cleaning.

Deep clean and disinfect commercial and residential sites.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 649TREVORCOOOKE@ GMAIL.COM OR 242-3823.

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT. ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION

25692

GLOBAL SERVICES LTD

#58B MENZIES BUILDING, LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT

-$6.75 hourly • Must be able to speak Spanish and French.

• Translate to customers.

CONTACT: 241-5131 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 25681

Must have experience cooking and working in Luxury Villa’s. Displays leadership. Exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations. Must be able to prepare Kosher food and be Serv Safe Certified.

Please note that this position is held by a work permit holder. Renumeration for this position starts at $1500.00 per month. Interested persons are asked to send a copy of their resume to hr@thesource.tc and send a copy to The Labour Department.

ESPINAL CONSTRUCTION AIRPORT ROAD, MORRIS PLAZA Is seeking to employ a

Live in Housekeeper

2 TILE LAYERS

- $10 hourly Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops.

2 CARPENTERS

- $10 hourly Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials

PAINTER

- $8 hourly Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces.

CONTACT: 344-4801

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

25682

CLOVERLEAF AGENCY

• Liaise with Concierge for food provision to purchase prior to guest arrival.

• Submit the provision receipts, to Accounting in an accurate report and timely manner • Provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen.

• Actively involved in menu development.

• Determines how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.

• Ensures practices and procedures comply with food handling and sanitation standards. This includes completing an annual hygiene plan and hygiene inspection prior to guest arrival • Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.

• Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly cleaned, maintained and in working order in accordance with local Health Department standards.

• When the villa is vacant, he/she shall work with the villa team to ensure that the villa is clean and well maintained.

PREREQUISITES:

25626

246-7382. On behalf of our clients

CLASSIFIEDS 35

HABITAT CONSTRUCTION

Juba Sound, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR

• Salary $15 per hour • Must have at least 5 years of experience • Duties: Oversee jobsite • Must have a clean drivers license BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND COPY OF THEIR RESUMES TO LABOUR DEPARTMENT, CONTACT: (649) 242 5638 CURRENTLY HELD BY W/P HOLDER 25686

A housekeeper/Server is required for a Luxury Villa. Applicant is required to perform a variety of housekeeping duties including but not limited to the following: • Maintaining proper inventory of linen and amenities • Performing a variety of cleaning details such as vacuuming, mopping, surface cleaning, dusting, changing and laundering linen.

• Ensure that rooms in villa is cared for and inspected according to company standards • Notify Villa Manager of any damages • Deal with any request and or complaints in a professional manner and patience.

• Must be committed to working as a part of the team • Must have the initiative to work with minimal supervision • Must be willing to perform any other duty assigned by Supervisor • Must follow directions both written and verbally • Must be honest and confidential • Must be a good communicator • Attention to detail and some customer assistance and service are required.

This position requires someone with a sunny disposition who can remain calm during stressful situations. Applicant must have a minimum of 2 years Luxury Villa housekeeping experience. Applicant may work long hours including weekends and holidays. Renumeration for this position starts at $1500.00 per month. This is position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Interested persons should address their resume to hr@ thesource.tc. Belonger applicants are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Department.

25668

36 CLASSIFIEDS

DOMESTIC WORKER DUTIES: CLEANING OF HOME, LAUNDRY, IRONING. SALARY $275.00 PER WEEK

CONTACT: 649-341-6077

THIS POSITION IS HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT 25740

TRIPLE “S” STANLEY LANDY GLASS SHACK, PROVIDENCIALES 333-0209

1 MASONS (RENEWAL)

Duties: ensuring levels, tiles, cement pouring is accurate.

Salary $8.00 per hour BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT

25744

SMITH ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING

M&L TIRE SHOP SERVICES

MASON

HELPER

Snake Hills, Millennium Highway. 347-1775

His job is to break wall in ways that will not damage the previous work done by the contractors. Seal, secure outlet boxes, Seal panel boxes with concrete mud. Mix concrete cement to seal the areas that have been work on. SALARY: 8.00 per hour RENEWAL. BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE

25710

VALEEDA ARTHUR GARDINER

Juba Sound, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BABY SITTER

• Salary $7 per hour • Must have at least 2 years of experience • Duties: Take care of day to day needs of child Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their Resumes to Labour Department,

CONTACT: (649) 242 6929

Currently held by W/P Holder

25687

Bible street entrance Blue Hills, Providenciales, 346-2674

ALLIED MANAGEMENT

T’JAY BEEN

WEST ROAD, GRAND TURK

#18 The Village, KPMG Building, Grace Bay

LABOURER

MASSEUSE

Duties: Clean shop, heavy lifting, assist with tools • Salary $6.50 per hour • Must have a clean drivers license Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their Resumes to Labour Department,

REQUIRED FOR RESORT PROPERTY • Duties: Masseurs help clients with pain, stress and physical ailments by massaging and kneading muscles and soft tissues, in order to help their clients relax their bodies. To advise clients on relaxation techniques to help prevent muscle problems and relieve stress.

• Must have certificate/ diploma in Massage Therapy • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends • Must be honest, hardworking and reliable • Ability to read, write and communicate in English Salary $7.00 per hour EMAIL TO: ALLIEDMANAGEMENT@USA.NET OR 946-5866 A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION

CONTACT: 245-7228

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CLAMENTINA SMITH

GRANNY HILL, FIVE CAYS, PROVIDENCIALES

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J & V CONSTRUCTION Bay Road, Blue Hills 241-3469

TILE MAN

Locate tire from the storage. Carry tires out.

Assemble equipment Clean the store. Help to unload the container when arrive. Help carry old tires to the dump. Get soap water to check each tire after the patching process.

Salary starts at $6.25 per hour

Clean and level the surface to be tiled. Measure and cut tile and marble. Arrange tiles according to design plans. Prepare and apply mortar or other adhesives.

Install tile and marble in a planned area. Apply grout with a rubber trowel. Wipe off excess grout and apply necessary finishes, such as sealants. Salary: $8.00 per hour.

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

• Clean Showroom & Bathrooms • Clean kitchen, takeout garbage • Must be willing to work on weekends/ holidays • Must have a clean TI police record Starting Wage: $6.25/hour This Ad is for work permit renewal.

However, this position is open to all qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders.

CONTACT: 241-0990

Belongers are asked to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This is a first work permit application.

25694

CONTACT: 242-2326

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

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GARDENER HOWEVER, SUITABLE AND INTERESTED BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT RESUMES TO GRIFFITHS & PARTNERS, PO BOX 143, 82 CHEROKEE ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES OR FAX TO 941-8250.

Prospective Islanders are also encouraged to file an application with the Labour Department. Deadline for applications or expressions of interest is 15th July 2021. A work permit holder currently holds this position.

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LABOURER

• Clean work shop & yard • Clean stores area, takeout garbage • Wash and detail vehicles • Must be willing to work on weekends/holidays • Must have a clean TI police record.

Starting Wage: $6.25/hour This Ad is for work permit renewal.

However, this position is open to all qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders.

DROP YOUR RESUME OFF AT MAC MOTORS LTD. 1089 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES TCI OR CONTACT US ON 649-339-3841 OR EMAIL AT JODELL@CLAYMORE.TC 25748

MIAMI VARIETY STORE is seeking to employ:

CLEANER

JOB DESCRIPTION: Wage $7.5 per hour.

Call: 649 243 2851

ALICE AND ALICE PLAZA

Airport Road Providenciales, TC

AVAILABLE TO WORK UNSUPERVISED

DUTIES: Dusting Mopping Vacuuming Window cleanings Detailed cleanings Deep Cleaning with Chemicals and other task assigned by Owner/ Manager BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD”

25706

SAMUEL HARVEY

#13 Parade Ave, Down Town Is seeking a

MECHANIC

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

• To work 6 days a week Salary: $450 weekly CONTACT: 231-0098 EMAIL: SAMHARVEY96@HOTMAIL.COM

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder25736

BELLEVUE’S LUNCH TO GO & SIESTA

Back Salina, Grand Turk.

Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

GARDENER

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly

On behalf of our client Josephine Millspaugh a Gardener is required.

To work 6 days per week, must be hardworking and dependable.

Must be able to speak English and like animals. Main duties include maintain flowers and trees, including fruit and vegetable garden, general upkeep of property. Salary at $6.25 per hour.

HUMPHREY PROSPERE

Duties: To Install Structures and fixtures, Doors, Windows, install roofing System and must be able to use electrical tools. Salary: $8.00 per hour

47 PALM CIRCLE, LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a

JOB OPPORTUNITY

MAC MOTORS LTD.

CLEANER

THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL BELONGERS ARE ENCOURGAGE TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT

AUDREY EWING

Blue Hills, Providenciales # 3. Cell # 432-3447 They are in need for a

IS INTERVIEWING FOR:

HOUSEKEEPERS/ ROOM ATTENDANTS The suitable candidate must be personable, customer service oriented, have strong English verbal and written communication skills. Have suitable housekeeping skills and experience.

Salary commensurate with qualifications & experience according to industry standards.

Resumes can be emailed to

tlewin@portsofcallresort.com/ abarnett@portsofcallresort.com or dropped off at resort Att- Taiwayne Lewin/ Agnieszka 25624

COOK

To setting up, cleaning, and organizing work stations, preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.

Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift taking orders from wait staff or computerized system, cooking order according to food health and safety standards. Willing to Work Monday to Saturday and holidays Breakfast, lunch and Diner must be flexible.

Salary $10.00 hr. Dead line July 1st.2021.

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGE TO APPLY.

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TCI AUTO GROUP

ISHMAEL N. MUNROE

Email Address: hr@tciautogroup.com Address: 1063 Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Phone #: 946-4114

DOMESTIC WORKER

Lewis yard Five Cays Is looking to hire a

BAYVIEW MOTORS, LTD | AVIS CAR RENTALS NAPA | PAYLESS CAR RENTALS

LABOURER

DUTIES INCLUDE: • Daily maintenance of the buildings and surroundings • Cleaning and repair of company facilities and equipment • Stocking shelves, moving parts • Unloading containers and or deliveries

• Able to drive a range of vehicles including buses, and manual vehicles • Must be courteous at all times, • Must have a valid driver’s license • With little or no supervision • Willing to work on weekends and holidays • Salary range is from $7 to $10 per hour

This position is for the renewal of work permit Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

DELICIOUS DISHES Elite Plaza, Airport road 347-6373

CLEANER

Clean meats, sweep or scrub floors, clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans by hand. Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour.

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

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ENID BEAUTY SALON

NAIL TECHNICIAN - $7.25 HOURLY

Basic manicures, nails, gel nails

artificial

BARBER - $8 HOURLY

Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair MAKEUP SPECIALIST - $7.25 HOURLY

Apply makeup on clients.

CONTACT: 241-1465

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25543

99 Cox Street, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

WATERLOO PLAZA, GRAND TURK. IS LOOKING FOR

1 DRIVER

Must have Loading/ Heavy Equipment operating experience. Salary $9.00 per hour

CONTACT 946 -1278

This position is for the Grand Turk Location.25727

Smoothing surfaces, drywall, leveling concrete. Salary: $8.00 per hour CONTACT: 231-6153

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

25742

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 348-3299

8 CARPENTERS - $14 HOURLY

OFFICE ASSISTANT/CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Build walls and install partitions.

Heritage Insurance Company is seeking an Office Assistant/Customer Service Representative.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage phones, engage customers, process customer files and documents, process policies and general office duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: proven customer support experience, excellent communication and presentation skills, Ability to multi-task, prioritize and mange time effectively. Multi- lingual (Creole/Spanish) a plus.

SUBMIT COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO MRS. COLLETTE COOPER STUBBS AT COOPER@ HICCL.COM. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS JULY 9TH, 2021

2 CARPENTER HELPER - $9 HOURLY Cut wood.

2 PLUMBERS - $14 HOURLY Lay pipes.

2 PLUMBER HELPER - $9 HOURLY Assist plumber.

2 LABOURERS - $7 HOURLY Mix concrete.

BOOKKEEPER

Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems.

Salary: $7.50 hourly

CONTACT: 342-4656

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

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CONTACT: 231-0001

CURVINA DELANCY

CLEANER

• Cleaning home, laundry • To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $275.00 per week CONTACT: 347-4220

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

25741

DOVE CLOSE #24, APT #5, KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

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

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 247-7591

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 25718

ONE BARBER SHOP

2 MASONS - $10 HOURLY

Laying bricks.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT $8.50 HOURLY Answering calls and taking messages.

2 PAINTERS - $10 HOURLY Priming surfaces.

4 CARPENTER SUPERVISORS $750 WEEKLY Supervising carpentry jobs.

ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR $1,200 WEEKLY Supervising rebar and engineering lay-out.

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TECHNICIAN

6. Must be able to meet deadlines and handle multiple assignments 7. Must be willing to work on weekends and holidays when necessary 8. Have a Valid Driver’s License and a clean Police Record 9. Three references required Salary: $10 hourly

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Salary: $350 per week

DONOVAN FORTUNE

THE BIGHT, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 333-5559

#1 COLD SPOT, LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

Is Seeking to Employ a

#13 Long Bay Heights, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is held by a work permit holder 25705

Belongers are encouraged to apply. Work Permit Renewals

REPAIR IT 4 U

MYSTIQUE CAR RENTAL & TOURS LTD.

CLEAR VIEW WINDOW CLEANERS

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25607

#24 A Line Avenue, Blue Hills

SEEKING

PLEASE FORWARD RESUME TO MYSTIQUE CAR RENTAL & TOURS LTD. 72 OLD AIRPORT ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS. CONTACT: 649-941-3910/946-4864. DEADLINE: JULY 14, 2021

MASON

Back Salina Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

NEW TECH CONSTRUCTION

JOIN OUR TEAM!

1. Must be customer service oriented 2. Must be computer literate 3. Excellent knowledge of Quick Books, Word, Excel 4. Experience with TSD rental software 5. Must be able to prepare regular management reports, Bank reconciliation and Financial statements

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EMAIL THEIR RESUME TO CARE@ TCIWAY.TC OR CONTACT: 242-2495; THIS POSITION IS FOR A RENEWAL WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 25704

E.L. CONSTRUCTION CO.

#332 Back Road, Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking a

COSMETOLOGIST - $7.25 HOURLY Shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp.

Makeup, etc.

Duties will include cleaning homes and offices and any other general cleaning duties as assigned. Must be able to work 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Payrate is $6.25 per hour

CARLTON SMITH

R.C.N.M CONSTRUCTION 43 BOLL WEEVIL AVENUE, FIVE CAYS Is seeking a

Kevin Meyers Building, Industrial Park Is seeking to employ a

BARBER

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

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 342-9876 EMAIL: ONEBARBERSHOP.TCI@ GMAIL.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25712

PENTECOSTAL RESTORATION CENTER

#138 LOWER BIGHT ROAD, THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

TILE LAYER CLEANER

Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood.

Salary: $8.50 hourly

CONTACT: 342-1964

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 25734

• Cleaner the church.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 332-6592

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

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES! The Financial Services Commission (FSC), the regulator of financial services business in the Turks and Caicos Islands, is seeking suitably qualified applicants to fill several vacancies.

APPLICATION DEADLINE 2 JULY 2021

OFFICE MANAGER Department: Human Resources & Administration Location: Grand Turk Starting Salary: $41,205.00

JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Deputy Director, Human Resource and Administration, the Office Manager is responsible for planning, supervising and coordinating office administration services for the FSC’s main offices, including, procuring equipment (excluding computer related equipment) furniture, office supplies and other goods; organizing and monitoring repair and maintenance activities for buildings, grounds, equipment (other than computer related equipment) and vehicles owned/rented by the FSC and ensuring the safety and security of all the FSC’s assets and property, it’s workers and members of the public. The holder is also responsible for HR related functions which includes assisting with recruitment, trainings and performance evaluations. The holder will be responsible for supervising a team and keep proper files/records on the team and the Commission’s staff.

CAICOS ADVENTURES GRACE BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES

MARINE MECHANIC

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Traveling to marina or dock where the vessels are located.

• Testing the performance of marine engines and electrical systems.

• Carrying out services and repairs on outboard and inboard engines.

• Conducting plumbing and intake repairs.

• Troubleshooting engine and electrical problems.

• Replacing broken or worn-out engine parts.

• Repairing faulty hydraulic platform and steering systems.

• Conducting electrical AC system

Department: Corporate Registry Location: Providenciales Starting Salary: $26,650.00

JOB SUMMARY Supervises and monitors the operations of the Filing Unit within the Registry.

Processes requests by assigned clients in respect of recording of resolutions and notices of changes, reconciles information provided on annual returns in keeping with the Companies Ordinance, other relevant legislation and guidelines, and the requirements of the Department.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR Department: Information Technology Location: Providenciales Annual Salary: $26,650.00-$30,955.00 JOB SUMMARY The holder of this position reports directly to the Systems Administrator II. The Technical Support Administrator role is to ensure proper computer operation so that end users can accomplish their daily duties. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting and actively resolving end user help requests. The holder is also responsible for actively monitoring and maintaining the computer systems and networks within the Commission.

Details on the above vacancies can be found on the Commission’s website at https://tcifsc.tc/vacancies/ or by contacting the Commission at telephone numbers 649-946-2550 ext. 4021 or 4048.

Applications should be emailed to administration@tcifsc.tc no later than 2 July 2021. A copy of the application should be submitted to the TCI Government Labour Department by emailing to CHbacchus@gov.tc and MCadams@gov.tc. Applications received after the application deadline may not be considered in this recruitment phase but may be placed on file for future reference. While we appreciate your response, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

BOAT MECHANIC REQUIREMENTS: • Degree in mechanics • Proven 10 years work experience as a marine mechanic.

• Knowledge of marine engine and electrical auxiliary systems.

• Knowledge of marine hydraulic systems and related parts.

• Ability to lift heavy equipment and work in confined spaces.

• Ability to work at sea.

• Knowledge of boat steering systems.

Email Resume to divucrzy@tciway.tc T&C SECRETARIAL SERVICES ACTING ON BEHALF OF BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION Wilson Circle, Blue Hills

MASON - $10 HOURLY

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices.

Mixes mortar; lays bricks, makes and repairs steps and plasters.

CARPENTER - $10 HOURLY

Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials

CONTACT: 331-2251

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

25720

REGISTRATION OFFICER III

maintenance.

J & S FLOWER SHOP #22 COOPER JACK Is seeking to employ a

FLORIST

CEDAR LODGE CAFE 941-5755 Leeward Highway, Providenciales

DOMESTIC WORKER - Salary $6.25per hour cleaning, stack coolers, prep foods etc.

RIGBY BUILDERS

241-9541 Tana Road, Five Cays

CARPENTER

$8.00 per hour - install doors, windows etc.

25753

WILLIAM ALBERT FULFORD Overback, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 244-3135

Positions are currently held by work permit holders.

Belongers are encourage to send resume to Labour Department.

25754

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

LUC SAINT JEAN

ALLAN PARKER

LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER

107 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

Arrange flowers to customers’ expectations and sell flowers.

Salary: $8 hourly

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 345-5838

CONTACT: 649-241-7995

25702

NORTH BACK SALINA GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning, mopping, Dusting shelves, sweeping, cleaning Bathrooms and making beds and any Other Chores as needed. SALARY: $6.50 per hour

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

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 25731

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. ThIs Position is currently held by a work permit holder. 25758

JOSEPHINE ROBINSON

KANDEL SAUNDERS/KAS

PAULETTE BEEN

25732

OFF OSBORNE ROAD GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning, mopping, Dusting shelves, sweeping, cleaning Bathrooms and making beds and any Other Chores as needed. SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-4536

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. ThIs Position is currently held by a work permit holder. 25759

Pond Street, Grand Turk

BARBER

Duties: Welcome clients as they arrive in the shop, engage them in conversation to determine their needs. Cut, Trim hair beards, Give shaves.

Assume responsibility for The maintenance of Instruments and work Station. SALARY: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 232-1400

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. this This position is held by a Work permit holder. 25760

CONTACT: 246-6120

Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Regular housekeeping which includes Cleaning, mopping, Dusting shelves, sweeping, cleaning Bathrooms and making beds and any Other Chores as needed. SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-4344

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a work permit holder. 25757

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HELP WANTED TIBOR’S MACHINE SHOP LTD. 22 Cooper Jack Bay Rd, Industrial Park Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands BWI is looking to fill the following position

WELDER HELPER

- Assist lead welders in performing welding, brazing, thermal, and arc cutting operations - Use hoists, wrenches, and hammers to lift, move, and clamp work materials into position or onto tables - Oversee the scheduled maintenance of welding and fitting equipment to ensure they are operational - Evaluate workpieces to ensure they are free of defect and conform to set specs - Cleans work pieces to remove impurities, such as slag, rust and grease using hand tools such as wire brush, portable grinder, hand scraper or chemical solutions to ensure smooth surface.

- Connect hand torches to fuel gas cylinders or electric power source - Maintain good knowledge of welding techniques and processes - Read and interpret blueprints for a welding project.

- Experienced in SMAW / GMAW / GTAW & oxyfuel welding / cutting - Must have a valid trade specific certification Wage: $6.25 per hr.

CERTIFIED WELDER

- Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering components - Operates drill presses, power saws, grinders, metal lathes and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools - Analyze sample parts, blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations - Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.

- Experienced in SMAW / GMAW / GTAW & oxyfuel welding / cutting - Must have a valid trade specific certification with at least 5 years working experience.

- Wage: $8.00 per hr.

LABOURER

- Clean metal works - Positive attitude and eager to assist - Miscellaneous painting - Clean and maintain a clean shop, machines, equipment, and any incoming jobs - Assist in repairs/welding/machining when required.

- Operate specific equipment in a safe and efficient way per supervisor’s instruction - Able to operate power and hand tools - Provide manual labor assistance on various

tasks and assignments Wage starts at $6.25 per hr.

MANUFACTURING COST SPECAILIST

▪ Works with operations, front office, and back office to achieve success by increasing productivity, reducing costs, and improving processes. Focuses on identifying and removing process inefficiencies using key continuous improvement tools and a defined methodology for solving problems down to root cause.

▪ Identifies opportunities to remove non-valueadded steps in processes.

▪ Conducts, facilitates, and manages ongoing facility gap assessments and process improvement using lean six sigma projects through the diffusion of a mindset geared towards continuous improvement efforts ▪ Drives data collection and analytics to identify opportunities for improvement ▪ Oversees metal and other manufacturing workflows and implements new processes as required to improve efficiency and to support growth in new business lines ▪ Helps promoting quality assurance and quality control measures by improving systems and internal processes ▪ Serves as project leader for continuous improvement initiatives in a quick turn manufacturing setting ▪ Assists in preparing job costing plans, records, analysis, and reporting ▪ Improves inventory workflows and assists in setting advanced inventory management system ▪ Prepares and generates management reports SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: ▪ Bachelor's degree or equivalent in manufacturing engineering, business, or a related field ▪ Lean Six Sigma certification ▪ Knowledge of process mapping methodologies ▪ Previously worked in senior positions in machine shop, manufacturing, or fabrication industry ▪ Experience in manufacturing workflows design and advanced job costing in metal manufacturing ▪ Strong track records in increasing business profitability ▪ Strong oral and written communication, Microsoft Office, interpersonal, presentation and organization skills -Wage $500 per week

INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN CONTACT 941-5802/ EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO ANCHA@TIBORSMACHINESHOP.COM, OR SEND RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. POSITIONS FOR RENEWAL WORK PERMIT HOLDERS; BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY

SAMMY’S RESTAURANT Duncan’s Alley, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning, mopping Dusting shelves, sweeping, cleaning Bathrooms and making beds and any Other Chores as needed.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 243-2928

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a work permit holder.

25759

4 SEASON VARIETY STORE BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

STEPHANIE’S BEAUTY SALON LIGHTHOUSE ROAD GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

HAIRSTYLIST Duties: Braiding,

Weaving, Relaxing, Loc, grooming And maintenance, cutting And trimming and styling.

Manicures and Pedicures.

Salary: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-5785

Belongers are asked to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This position is Currently held by a work permit Holder.

EASY WAY

ACTING ON BEHALF SONIC CONSTRUCTION #302 North Caicos 431-4371

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER - $6.25 HOURLY

INVENTORY CLERK

Inventory Salary: $8 hourly

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

CARPENTER - $350 WEEKLY

Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials

CONTACT: 331-3387

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. WORK PERMIT HOLDERS CURRENTLY HOLDS THESE POSITIONS 25764

ER CONSTRUCTION

ERIKA MEP SERVICES 2C Courtyard Plaza, Providenciales

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 2767

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

ELECTRICIAN - $10 HOURLY

Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. Inspect transformers and circuit breakers.

PLUMBER - $10 HOURLY

Installs pipes and fixtures.

Installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc.

CONTACT: 333-1246

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25770

ELECTRICIAN

On new residential electrical installation works.

QUALIFICATIONS: • 5 year experience in the industry.

• Must possess an electrical trade certificate/diploma.

Salary: commensurate with experience

EMAIL: P0LKA.D0TZ@ YAHOO.COM CONTACT: 649-242-0101

Belongers are encouraged to apply 25761

GTC LIMITED/BELLA LUNA

P.O.Box 543, #6 Grace Bay Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

COOK

WINE STEWARD

- $350 weekly & grats • Must have 5 years experience on the line with Italian Cuisine.

• Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

• Must be available 6 nights a week.

- $450 weekly & grats • Mininum 4 yrs experience.

• Assistant with sales & food paring of wines.

• Assist with training of staff on service & sales.

• Inventory control and purchasing.

• 6 days a week and holidays.

CONTACT: 331-6763

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Application deadline: June 10th, 2021

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OPEN JOB POSITION DATE OPEN: June 30, 2021 START DATE: ASAP

HOUSEKEEPER

PROPERTY: Point Grace Job Overview: We are looking for a professional Housekeeper able of attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. The goal is to create a clean and orderly environment for our guests that will become a critical factor in maintaining and strengthening our reputation.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing • Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards • Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies • Notify superiors on any damages, deficits and disturbances • Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience • Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate • Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $$6.25 - $6.75 per hour DATE OPEN: June 30, 2021 START DATE: TBD

DEVELOPER REPRESENTATIVE DESIGN LEAD

PROPERTY: Grace Bay Resorts OVERVIEW: This is a senior position with a market leading condominium-resort management & development company in Turks & Caicos. Grace Bay Resorts was formed in 2001 and currently manages or is in development of a proprietary real estate portfolio of 4 boutique luxury resorts, plus a division managing branded super luxury single family residential properties. It is also adding a 5th property, currently under development by a 3rdparty, which is also anticipated to be operational in the next 2 years.

This position will work directly with the CEO/ Developer and will have responsibilities in the company’s hospitality development activities.

This will involve considerable interaction with hospitality guests, owners, employees, and travel trade professionals as well as development professionals, including interior designers, architects & engineers. The person in this role is expected to successfully pivot between hospitality and development, and as is the case with

hospitality employees, will be expected to work weekends and public holidays from time to time.

The company is in the people business. The ideal employee would possess strong people skills, in addition to the technical skills as further described below. A positive attitude is critical with an ability to communicate with his/her multi-cultural coworkers, hotel guests, international investors, and buyers.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EDUCATION: • Bachelor’s diploma in Architecture or Interior Design • Interior & architecture design experience in hotels and/or luxury condominiums required.

• Experience with furniture & OSE design, procurement, and installation • Experience managing interior designers, architects, engineers • Hospitality client interface experience essential • Proficient in MS Office, Autocad, Bluebeam, etc • Ability to read architectural, structural, and mechanical engineering drawings.

• Read and write English proficiently, Spanish is a plus JOB DESCRIPTION: This role has responsibilities that include but are not limited to: Hospitality Operations: In working with the hospitality team leaders, role will facilitate transition between development to hospitality operations as projects evolve, complete and are opened to resort activity, ensuring contractors remain accountable during any warrantee periods. Where requested by the CEO or SVP of Operations, role will assist with capital improvement projects at the company’s operating properties (new spa, restaurant renovation, building additions, etc), working with the Directors of Engineering. These may include renovations of public spaces and would include coordinating interior designers & contractors, and FFE procurement. Interface with hospitality professionals, including travel agents, tour operators and press on any aspect of development DEVELOPMENT: • Facilitating and monitoring design and procurement of furniture packages for buyer clients.

• Coordination & monitoring architectural and interior designers, engineers & building contractors.

• Acting as conduit between Developer and operations team • Establishing budgets for fee agreements with project consultants & monitoring fee agreements • Ensuring design team coordination, design record keeping • Leading/participating in project value engineering initiatives • Communication and meeting coordination with designers, engineers and consultants • Construction budget monitoring • Project budget monitoring

Investor & Other Relations: This role will also involve meetings with and communication with a variety of external stakeholders, including investor partners, financial institutions, real estate buyers, travel agents, tour operator representatives, press, local Government.

GBR branded (non-proprietary) properties: Where requested by CEO, act as liaison between GBR and third-party developers to facilitate technical services, program & design input, and where necessary, assistance in OS&E procurement, in order to ensure smooth transition of a property from construction to GBR operations.

Qualified Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: $96,000 per annum DATE OPEN: June 30, 2021 START DATE: ASAP

EXECUTIVE CHEF

PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club JOB OVERVIEW: The executive chef will train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/ coordinate all related culinary activities; estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food; select and develop recipes; standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality; establish presentation technique and quality standards; plan and price menus; ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance; and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen. The executive chef may oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques. The executive chef directly supervises kitchen personnel with responsibility for hiring, discipline, performance reviews and initiating pay increases. He/she will assist in the development of employees.

Additionally, will supervise all kitchen workers and give performance reviews, grant pay increases and take disciplinary action when necessary.

Executive chefs prepare meals in the kitchen and delegate work to other chefs and cooks during the restaurant's busy times. At the end of the workday, executive chef will insure the proper cleanliness and closing of the kitchen. Attendance at meetings as required QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts, Food and Beverage Management or Equivalent • International experience preferred.

• Candidate should have at least 5 years’ experience in an Executive Chef kitchen management capacity and excellent knowledge of current culinary trends.

• Must have experience in high volume hotel business.

• Must be competent in culinary creativity as demonstrated by cooking test.

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• Must possess the ability to handle stressful and busy hotel.

• Candidate must have good knowledge of computers (e.g. Excel & Word).

• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.

• Candidate must be comfortable to speak to guests and conduct meetings.

• Must have a good understanding of cost control.

• Candidate must be a leader and a mentor.

Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $$75,000 - $88,000 per annum DATE OPEN: June 30, 2021 START DATE: ASAP

KITCHEN STEWARD

PROPERTY: Point Grace JOB OVERVIEW: Transport and clean cooking utensils and service ware in order to provide cooks, bus persons and food and food servers with appropriate equipment for guests’ dining experience, also clean physical surroundings while caring enough to do it well by adhering to the hotel standards, A few of their duties would entail promptly and carefully sorting soiled ware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine properly; quickly washing ware and replacing them in storage areas as designated and ensuring the dish machine is properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards. Shifts varies. Full time.

Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.25 per hour DATE OPEN: June 30, 2021 START DATE: ASAP

WAITRESS

PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club JOB OVERVIEW: Prepare tables with special attention to sanitation and order. Attend to customers upon entrance. Present menus and help customers select food/beverages. Take/ serve orders and answer questions or make recommendations for other products. Deal with complaints or problems with a positive attitude.

Issue bills and accept payment. The individual must be well groomed, clean and polite. Previous experience is a must and should be able to speak and write English. Shifts varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker

Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.75 - $7.50 per hour DATE OPEN: JUNE 1, 2018 START DATE: ASAP

JUNIOR PASTRY SOUS CHEF

PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club JOB OVERVIEW: The Junior Pastry Sous Chef’s responsibilities include preparing quality pastry items such as breakfast items, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, amenities, displays/centerpieces and special request items.

They should have a complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely. Also, they should be able to maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements. Meet with the Executive Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $24,000 per annum DATE OPEN: June 30, 2021 START DATE: ASAP

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Hire, train and direct all department personnel • Provide efficient use of manpower to maintain workload • Provide timely performance appraisals • Conducts walk-through and visually assesses the safe and efficient maintenance and operation

of the physical structures of the Resort, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, vehicles and any other related equipment.

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

Schedule and conduct monthly department meetings.

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

• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.

• Maintain files per department guidelines.

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

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

• Solicit and administer all sub-contract work.

• Analyze bids and verify quantities, as appropriate.

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

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

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

• Operate all areas within budgeted guidelines.

• Provide budget analysis each period.

• Establish and maintain an efficient inventory and purchasing system.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Maintain accurate records for all areas of responsibility.

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

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $75,000 - $82,000 per annum

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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

PROPERTY: Grace Bay Resorts JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Communications: Owner Relations is responsible for providing effective messaging and communications between Grace Bay Resorts and its condominium/private villa owners. This position reports directly to the Group Director of Residential operations and oversees the overall management and development of the Owner Relations team.

FUNCTIONS: • Supports Owner Relations activities and drafts communications including, but not limited to general owner queries, informative materials, property updates, press releases, annual meetings and the annual report.

• Develops effective strategies to facilitate communication and access of information between Grace Bay Resorts and its owners.

• Maintains open communication and responds to owners’ needs and requests in a timely manner and provides follow-up to ensure projects are completed.

• Interacts with current and prospective property owners to build a trusting relationship to grow rental contracts and to provide administrative support to the Owner Relations team.

• Works in positive collaboration with other operating departments to service owner requests.

• Responsible for the oversight of suite/villa inspections prior to all owner arrivals and follows through with housekeeping, maintenance, and rental management with actions required to assure suites/villas are clean and well maintained, and all mechanical systems are operational.

• Assists with monthly billing procedures and reviews end of month financial statements for billing accuracy and distribution.

• Consistently reviews bookings and works in conjunction with the reservations, revenue management and marketing teams to ensure fair distribution of rental revenue among owners.

• Organizes and takes minutes of meetings such as those by the Executive Committees, homeowner associations and annual general meetings from each property.

• Assists Owner Relations Managers with daily administrative duties and operating tasks and communicates a clear and consistent message

regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.

• Assigns work and side duties to team in accordance with departmental procedures.

Communicates additions or changes to tasks as they arise and monitors the preparation of assignments, ensuring compliance to departmental standards.

QUALIFICATIONS: • A Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Communication, or any related field.

• At least 6 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.

• Must be proficient in the English language and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS: • Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of the rental program and property By-Laws.

• Must be proficient in the use of Grace Bay Resorts’ information technology resources and applications like Opera, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

• Must be professional in all forms of communications such as email, phone calls, video calls, and text messaging.

• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and owners.

• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.

• Must be able to approach all encounters with owners and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.

• Attendance at all hotel required meetings and trainings.

• Ability to maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist with implementing solutions.

• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.

• Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.

• Must be able to ensure security and confidentiality of owner, guest and hotel information.

• Must be able to work long-hours and holidays and perform other duties as requested by management.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $36,000 - $40,000 per annum

INTERESTED PERSONS CAN CONTACT OUR HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT NO LATER THAN JULY 16, 2021

@ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1020 Email: humanresources@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

JOAN BENNETT

2 OMEGA LANE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

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

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-6050

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NEX GEN BUILDERS

MANGO REEF RESTAURANT

2 LABOURERS

Cleans and polish our restaurant on a daily basic.

2 DISHWASHER

Clean dishes, pots, pans.

NATIVE ARTS & CRAFT

#2 five cays

DOMESTIC WORKER

Cooking, cleaning, and ironing.

(Renewal)

JEAN DEMONTIGNY

#5 Tessier Lane, Upper Bight

GARDENER Cleaning yard (Renewal)

ISLAND TROPICAL BAR AND GRILL

13a Moses Ave, Wheeland

BAR SERVER

Serving drinks in bar (Renewal)

EMAIL: BASSETT-27@HOTMAIL.COM $6.25-8 HOURLY BELONGERS CAN APPLY CONTACT: 649-242-8792 25763

PROFESSIONAL UPHOLSTERY

Apt. #2 Cooper Jack Bay Road, Providenciales Is seeking a

#14 behind Mara, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

TILE materials LAYERon Install

- $7 hourly Examine furniture frames, upholstery, springs and webbing to repair furniture and frames.

floors, walls, ceilings, countertops. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood. Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 649-232-3435

2 UPHOLSTERERS

CARPENTER

- $8 hourly Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials

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

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

MENELIK ASTWOOD

HYNETTA FORBES

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GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ

2 HANDY MEN / FARM HANDS Salary: $7.50 – $9.00 per hour

* Must be familiar with caring for horses Must be willing to work, 6 days per week, incl. holidays

CONTACT: 649 242 3005

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CONTACT: 346-8381

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Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 331-7073

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ANGE & A

Is seeking to employ:

LABOURER AND CLEANERS X 4

@ $6.25 PER HR. DUTIES: Cleaning up worksites and residential areas from debris, assist with general cleaning up tasks.

BAR MAID X 3

@ $6.50 per hr Duties: prepare and serve drinks to customers, maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

These positions are for transfer of work permits application All applicants must be willing to work 6 days a week including weekends and holidays and also some nights.

Please drop resumes to: Ange & A Bar, Lower Bight Providenciales. Or call: 347-3465/344-6873. TCI belongers can also drop their resumes to the Labor Department, Providenciales.

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JAI

ROBERT’S AGENCY Acting on behalf of

is seeking a suitable qualified applicant to fill the position of:

ESTEL PLUMBING

Jewelry Concierge

PLUMBER

#24 Leeward Highway 241-0397

PERMANENT, FULL TIME

JOB OVERVIEW Jewelry Concierge position for the all seasons. To liaise with the Concierge Departments in the various resorts throughout the island to develop a relationship with the guest in order to understand their needs and desires for on island shopping. Sales support to assist with consistent delivery of excellent customer service, operational standards, and compliance in all areas of operational activity. Supports the creation of a Customer first culture by taking ownership and control of the day to day customer traffic, line queue, and administrative duties of the store and to achieve and maintain the highest level of efficiency, safety, and security.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES As a part of our Sales Team you are responsible for providing a superior experience to our valued customers. In addition, you will: • Engage customers in conversation to understand their needs and desires.

• Ability to present merchandise and share detailed information regarding features and benefits of products.

• Provide information regarding extended service plans and financing options.

• Meet individual and team sales goals.

• Main point of contact for jeweler customers. Taking customer calls, online chat, and email responses.

• Maintain and build the customer relationship.

• Follow-up to resolve any customer service issue.

• Assist in marketing/outreach to customers.

• Receive and evaluate consignment items coming in from sellers .

• Communicate with sellers and consignors, managing the relationship .

• Evaluate jewelry and assess for quality.

• Work with multiple teams such as merchandising, technology, and outside vendors and partners.

• Own, maintain, and publish KPIs that report the performance of the business.

• Be super detailed with laser focus and commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.

• Communicate effectively with coworkers and outside partners.

• Work efficiently and effectively in fast paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS • A desire to help our customers celebrate the special moments in their lives.

• Strong customer service, sales, retail and/or jewelry experience • Flexible availability to work during “peak” retail hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays.

• A positive, customer-focused approach in delivering an exceptional customer experience.

• Strong communication and relational skills.

• Detailed oriented, very organized and follows up on time • Capability to learn quickly • Knowledge of jewelry and/or watches • Entrepreneurial and thrives in a fast-paced culture • Self driven and gets things done in a timely fashion • Ability to take responsibility and ownership on projects • Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and partners.

• An enthusiastic self-starter with ability to multi-task and to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a related field.

• Experience in working in the hospitality industry.

SALARY • Starting Salary Range $4,000.00 Commensurate with qualification and experience.

- $8 HOURLY Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc.

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THE CONCH SHACK

KITCHEN HELPER

Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. Salary: $8.50 hourly

CONTACT: 946-8877

BAKER SUPERVISOR $9.00P/H

Prepare mixes for baking Tel: 399-9000

VILLA DEL MAR

Bonaventure Cres, Grace Bay Contact 649-941-5160

MAINTAINER $9.00P/H

Perform minor fixes such as repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls etc.

CONTACT: 231-4336

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ISSAC FARM INDUSTRY Is seeking to hire:

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

INSIGHT LTD

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 hourly

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

WARD’S CONSULTANCY #5 Eddie Laporte Plaza, Academy Ave.

TREVOR MUSGROVE

UNIT 106 OCEAN CLUB PLAZA GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

#51 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

FARMER X 9

SOUTHWIND MILLWORK

6 Industrial park Rd,

FINISH PAINTER $10.00 P/H Preparing painting surfaces by washing walls, repairing holes, or removing old paint tel: 946-5700

COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION,

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

@ $6.25 ph.

Duties: Soil cultivation, digging, forking, weeding, seed sowing, planting, cleaning of debris, and feeding livestock.

All applicants must be willing to work 6 days a week including weekends and holidays.

MASON - $300.00 P/W

Layering building materials.

Belonger are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the labour b. all positions are held by work permit holders

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EMAIL APPLICATIONS TO: ISSACGROUPOFCOMPANIES@GMAIL. COM 347-3465. TCI BELONGERS CAN ALSO DROP THEIR RESUMES TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT, PROVIDENCIALES. DEADLINE TO RECEIVE APPLICATION IS JULY 20TH 2021 25779

PLUMBER/ELECTRICIAN • Be able to carry our general maintenance around the properties.

• Have basic English communication skill (oral and written), customer service and interpersonal skills) • Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Installs electrical environmental control components, lighting fixtures, service entrance, switch boxes and outlet boxes.

• Assumes primary responsibility for the safe condition of light fixtures, electrical apparatus, • Fixtures, wiring, air condition and refrigeration units, and similar electrical elements in all facilities.

• Carpentry/Masonry knowledge is an advantage.

• Ability to multi task and prioritize effectively.

• Uses saws, pipe cutters, and pipe bending machines to cut and blend lengths of pipe, connect lengths of pipe with adhesives and soldering; uses pressure gauges to check systems for proper plumbing.

• Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays.

• Salary is a (19,200) annually based on experience

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN • Able to pump fuel to vehicles and boats and determine which fuel to pump.

• Capable of diagnosing the fuel pumps, calibrating and changing filters and other parts.

• Must have a valid driver’s license for fuel truck deliveries.

• Knowledge in unloading fuel ISO tanks to underground tanks, measurement and monitoring.

• Able to communicate effectively in English.

• Ability to pump from fuel truck system and determine fuel type.

• Performs effective customer service.

• Able to use credit card machine precisely.

• Maintenance of water machine system, reverse-osmosis machine, filtration and coin/bill mechanisms.

• Salary is at ($8) hourly or based on experience.

Qualified candidates should email their CV/Resume to jai@jais.tc

PLEASE NOTE THAT RESUMES OF ALL APPLICANTS INCLUDING BELONGERS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO:

All applicants should also send a copy of their application to the Department of Labour and Employment Services.

The deadline for submission is Wednesday, 14th July 2021.

LONG BAY EXPRESS SERVICES LTD. 941-8111 INFO@LONGBAYEXPRESS.COM

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Tour de France drops lawsuit over sign crash THE Tour de France has withdrawn a lawsuit against a spectator suspected of causing a huge crash by waving a sign in the riders’ path on Saturday.

The peloton was 45km (28 miles) from the end of the first stage, when her sign clipped German rider Tony Martin.

He fell to the ground and

J O B

The woman’s cardboard sign caused one of the worst crashes in Tour de France history.

caused dozens of other riders to follow suit, in what was one of the Tour de France’s worst ever crashes.

The woman was arrested,

but now the Tour has dropped the case.

“We are withdrawing our complaint. This story has been blown out of proportion but

O P P O R T U N I T I E S

IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

5 years’ experience in resort environment. Set up, improve, manage and troubleshoot the Resort systems. Maintaining the computer and software networks. Working knowledge of Room Master Hotel software and programming. Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills with attention to detail. Effective communication skills are required. Salary to commensurate with experience.

BARTENDERS

5 years’ experience in luxury resort environment. Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills. Vast knowledge of bar beverages and wines. Must keep with industry trends and be able to create new and unique drink recipes. Bar setup/close, restock, inventory control and area sanitation.

This position would require staying on the Cay for scheduled shifts. The wage to commensurate with experience.

FINE DINING SERVERS

3 years’ experience in a luxury resort environment. Wine knowledge and pairing a must as is fine dining table service. Individual requires exceptional customer service skills and good communications skills. The position would require staying on the Cay for scheduled shifts. The wage to commensurate with experience.

2 LAUNDRY ATTENDANTS

5 years’ experience in a luxury resort environment. Well organized individuals to be responsible for the day-to-day Resort Laundry facility. Sorting, cleaning, folding and organizing hotel linens. Some heavy lifting is required. The wage to commensurate with experience.

BOAT MECHANIC

Immediately- 10 years’ experience working with all makes of outboard engines with emphasis on Yamaha. Drivers license and Boat Captains license mandatory.

Repair and maintain all Resort and Homeowners boats. Observe equipment and diagnose problems. Document inspections and maintenance on all watercrafts.

Mount motors and conduct operational tests on the water. Pull boats in and out of water. The salary to commensurate with experience.

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

5 years’ experience with backhoe, tractors, sky reach and other equipment. Valid driver’s license mandatory. The wage to commensurate with experience.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN SUBMIT RESUME TO RESORT@MERIDIANCLUB.COM Some positions will require to stay on the Cay for shifts

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we wish to remind everyone of the safety rules on the race,” Tour director Christian Prudhomme told the Reuters news agency.

“If you come to the Tour, you hold your kid, you hold your pet and don’t cross the road carelessly. And above all, you respect the riders - they’re the ones worthy of live TV.” Video footage of the incident has been shared widely online.

The woman can be seen holding a sign with “granny and granddad” written in German.

She is looking away from the peloton coming towards her and does not see them approach, while leaning into the road.

As a result of the crash, two riders had to pull out of the Tour completely and another eight riders were treated for injuries.

The crash held up the race, which was between between Brest and Landerneau in northwest France, for five minutes, while bikes and riders were untangled and cleared from the road.

Teray Smith finished with medals in both the 100M and the 200M.

Teray Smith wins Bahamas National Championships 200M race FORMER National athlete Teray Smith surged to victory in the 200M at the 2021 Bahamas Track and Field National Championships, which was held on Sunday at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas.

The 26-year-old, who has parentage in the TCI and who competed in track at the junior level for this nation, ran 20.67s to beat Grand Bahamian

Terrence Jones (20.81s) and Ian Kerr (21.04s).

Despite his gold medal performance, it was just shy of the qualifying standard for the Olympics, which is 20.24s.

Smith, who was injured for most of the season, also ran the 100M, where he finished third in 10.43s. “…Just to finish was good enough for me,” Smith said.

“It was my season-best in both events, so I will take it.”

CIGAR ROLLER – CUBAN CRAFTERS CIGAR FACTORY

MAIN DUTIES INCLUDE:

Creating the correct blend of tobaccos for a variety of cigars – mild, bold etc.

Making cigars by hand and in various shapes Ringing cigars with labels and packaging.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

Speaking to Customers on various Cigars/tobacco or Cigar making methods Maintaining the work stations, tobacco storage and humidor areas ensuring cleanliness and that there is proper storage and preservation of the products.

Assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of all common areas of the store.

Assisting the Sales Clerks with any product related questions.

Full knowledge and understanding of tobacco growing, storage, blending and rolling and fluency in Spanish is mandatory (for tobacco consultations) Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience in the range $13,200 - $16,500 per annum. Other allowances apply.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO Claudia Munnings & Cuban Crafters Cigar Factory Salt Mills Plaza, Providenciales ccrafterstci@gmail.com camunnings@hotmail.com

The Labour Department SAMS Plaza, Downtown Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Isl.

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Race participants were excited to return to the water (Photos compliments of Paradise Photography).

Over a hundred swimmers took part in the event.

“Race for the Conch” returns with over 100 swimmers participating COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the 2020 “Race for the Conch” EcoSeaSwim, but organisers ensured that all systems were in place to hold the prestigious event this year.

Conditions could not have been more perfect on Saturday last for the 11th annual open water swim race in Grace Bay. 101 swimmers took part in the one-mile and half-mile events that ran along the shore from Rickie’s Flamingo Cafe to just past the Venetian Resort and back. An additional 15 youngsters under 11 years swam in the 100-metre Children’s Swim.

Co-Race Directors Ben Stubenberg and Chloe Zimmermann implemented several COVID mitigation measures to get clearance, including a requirement that all athletes had to show a vaccination card or take an antigen test on the spot before registering or checking in. Swimmers supported the forwardleaning actions as a small inconvenience for the thrill of getting to race through TCI’s turquoise waters. “We didn’t do much promotion of the race this year because of

the uncertainties,” said Ben Stubenberg. “So we were truly amazed and happy that so many local and foreign swimmers signed up. We were particularly impressed that many young local swimmers had practiced hard to get ready for the race and held their own.”

Chloe Zimmerman added, “We wanted to make this happen. Every swimmer who comes to TCI and swims through our beautiful, clear water knows it doesn’t get better. Huge thanks to all the swimmers, sponsors, providers, and volunteers who made this race happen.

You rock!”

AMERICAN DOMINANCE This year saw another fast field of swimmers with American Drew Modrov winning the men’s division in the one mile in a blazing 20 minutes 21 seconds.

American Genny Jordan won the women’s division with a brilliant time of 22 minutes and 46 seconds. In the half-mile, American Eric Erenstopft finished in speedy 11 minutes and 56 seconds, while another American, Beth Stuble finished in a super-

fast 12 minutes and eight seconds. Many young local swimmers gained valuable experience in open water swim racing, as they started alongside these and other top swimmers. Once again, the Race Directors presented conch medals and conch trophies made by local artists Stanford Handfield and Lucie Stubbs respectively. Evans Joseph (Keep it Xtraordinary) printed the T-shirts locally as well.

In keeping with the “EcoSeaSwim” name of the race, the Race Directors welcomed Turks & Caicos Reef Fund to promote reef protection, while Stream2Sea provided reef safe sunscreen for swimmers.

The organisers also expressed special thanks to the TCI Sports Commission for valuable advisory support.

Next year’s race is set to take place on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Information on the race can be found at www. ecoseaswim.com.

Along with dedicated volunteers, the race directors thanked the sponsors and service providers who were instrumental in the event’s

success.

These included Grace Bay Club, Hartling Group, Surfside Ocean Academy, Accu Diagnostics, Finishing Touch, Turks

& Caicos Reservations, Carolina Medical Centre, Provo Ambulance, Big Blue Collective, Paradise Photography, Bay Bistro,

Got-U-Covered, Blue Loos, TC Crystal Water, NUUN rehydration, Marco Travel, and Caicu Naniki Sports Adventures.

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Ifeanyi Otuonye finished fourth overall in the long jump.

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Yanique Haye-Smith finished second in her 400M hurdles heat.

TCI’s first Olympian Delano Williams qualified for the finals of the 200M, but an injury kept him from competing in it.

TCI’s elite athletes deliver solid performances at British Athletics Championships – Williams qualified for finals, but bowed out with an injury

Grace Reaston Brown is one of the best youth sailors in the TCI.

Reaston-Brown raising funds for 4.7 Youth World Championships SEVERAL businesses have come to the aid of one of the Turks and Caicos Islands top youth sailors Grace Coleman Reaston Brown, who is hoping to attend the 2021 ILCA 4.7 Youth World Championships, which is billed for Ireland in August.

Sponsors to date are South Bank, Bayview Motors, InterCaribbean, Accu

Diagnostics and ShiSha Lounge.

Grace is elated and humbled by the support and expressed gratitude for all those who came on board and is hopeful for more support. In order to raise the funds, she has also started a GoFundMe page. The 14-yearold has been practicing in anticipation of making the World Championships.

She recently competed in the 2021 ILCA National Championships in a Laser 4.7.

That regatta was held from June 18th - 20th in Norfolk, Virginia and received 227 entries, making it the biggest ever US Laser Nationals.

Grace managed to finish 32nd and 35th in her best races, and place 48th overall in her division.

THE Turks and Caicos Islands’ top sprinters and ace long jumper, Delano Williams, Yanique Haye-Smith and Ifeanyi Otuonye respectively produced credible performances at last weekend’s British Athletics Championships, but failed to medal in their events.

The trio of elite athletes, two of whom represents the TCI and Williams (who runs for Great Britain), were also aiming to make the qualifying mark for the Summer Olympics, which is billed for Tokyo, Japan.

Of the lot, TCI’s first Olympian Williams qualified for the final, but the prospect of a season-ending injury forced him to drop out.

“I made the Olympic Trials Finals 2021. I am happy and I’m proud, but unfortunately, I wouldn’t be taking part in the final, because I have a minor tear in my right hamstring,” Williams said after his race. “If I risk it and go to the final, it can cause more damage to me and would probably take me out of the season.”

Williams said that he made the decision after advice from the British doctors.

In the race, the 27-year-old clocked 21.11s in his 200M run, which earned him one of the eight qualifying spots in the final.

The event was eventually won by Adam Gemili in 20.63s. Although

Williams no longer competes for TCI, the Grand Turk born’s 200M run in 2013 at the Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships of 20.27s is still the national record.

Turks and Caicos athletes HayeSmith and Otuonye were also close in their attempts.

FOURTH PLACE Overall Otuonye finished just short of the podium in the long jump. His top jump of 7.46M was achieved in his third attempt. Alex Farquharson and James Lelliott finished on top with top jumps of 7.69M each, while Reynold Banigo leaped to 7.65M for third.

Though consistent, the Turks Islander was short of his season-best of 7.76M and his personal best and national record of 8.06M, which he achieved in June of 2018.

SECOND IN HER HEAT Haye-Smith finished second in her 400M hurdles heat in a time of 58.55s, which was just short of the qualifying mark of the final.

TCI’s fastest woman could not replicate her performance in the 400M hurdles in April, where she ran a national record of 52.50s. Instead, she finished fourth in her heat in a time of 54.42s.

A few runners had qualified for the final with 53 plus seconds.

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TCI BOYS AND GIRLS U15 TEAMS TO CLASH WITH VISITING USVI SIDES THIS WEEKEND THE Turks and Caicos Boys and Girls U15 teams will play host to their counterparts from the US Virgin Islands this weekend.

The teams will battle each other three times each from Friday, July 2 to Sunday, July 4 at the TCIFA National

Academy in Providenciales.

According to information from the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Federation (TCIFA), the event will kickoff from 17:00h with the female battle, while the Boys will be in action two hours later.

Tajhari Williams is congratulated by Director of Sport Jarrett Forbes.

On Saturday, July 3, the Boys will take to the field at 17:00h with the girls playing after, while on Sunday the girls will kick off at 16:00h with the boys’ game at 18:00h.

The swimming team with members of the Sports Commission and the Swimming Federation.

Williams says winning swimming medal was like a dream THE Turks and Caicos firstever medal winner at the Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation (CCCAN) Championships, Tajhari Williams called his podium finish a dream.

The 13-year-old, who finished as the lone medal winner at last week’s event, returned home

on Wednesday along with four teammates and officials.

According to Williams, “It still feels like a dream, but reality is now setting in. It feels gratifying, I feel honoured that I represented my country to the best of my ability and came back with a bronze medal”.

The youngster earned a bronze medal on the opening day of the

event last Wednesday in Puerto Rico, when he competed in the 1500M freestyle race.

The Turks and Caicos Aquatics Swim Club swimmer was able to drop 22.60s from his entry time to establish a new personal best time of 20:30.53.

PRAYERS

He told the Weekly News that he was hoping to medal at the event.

“When the team was chosen, my eyes were set on the prize and doing my best, I believed that I would have the opportunity to medal, but the competition was so stiff.”

Williams said that he spoke to the Almighty and asked for strength.

“I prayed and asked for strength

and went out there and gave it my all.”

Fellow clubmates, Lenin Hamilton Jr, Jayden Davis and Mateo Gardiner who have also been dominant in the pool this year, along with experienced swimmer Sean Walters also competed in Puerto Rico under National Coach Ezekiel Hall.

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