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FortisTCI tells residents to brace for even higher power bills

Residents in the Turks and Caicos Islands could expect to see even higher power bills in the coming months as global fuel costs continue to soar.

FortisTCI, the territory’s main electricity provider has warned that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to affect the supply and cost of fuel worldwide, and significant increases in fuel prices are expected to continue in the upcoming months.

The utility company informed that its fuel supplier, Sun Oil Ltd has indicated that the cost of fuel will “rise significantly over the next several months”, which will cause a further increase in the fuel factor and ultimately an increase in electricity bills.

“Similar to the rising prices at gas stations, grocery stores, and across other sectors, the utility industry is also recording the same upward trend due to global market factors,” the company said in a statement issued on Friday, July 1.

In response to frustrated residents who flooded social media last week with dozens of complaints about unusually high power bills, the company said it empathises with customers and remains committed to keeping them informed about global trends and how they affect the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“We empathise with the challenges customers are facing due to higher electricity bills at this time.”

As part of the measures being implemented to help alleviate high

residential electricity charges, Fortis said no penalties will be applied on late payments during the months of July and August 2022.

“No disconnections for balances less than 60 days overdue from July to August 2022.

Payment plans on a case-bycase basis.

“To further assist customers, FortisTCI will launch a series of interactive online educational sessions on how to manage energy use.

“While the cost of fuel is beyond our control, we want to help ease the burden as much as possible.”

Customers were also reminded that during the summer months and higher temperatures at this time of the year may affect electricity costs.

“Higher temperatures can mean increased use of air conditioning, which is the biggest consumer of electricity in the home”.

FUEL FACTOR RATE Residential electricity rates have been surging for months and climbed even higher last month, according to residents who say their bills were double, or triple what they were in previous months.

In a breakdown of how the higher fuel costs are reflected in the fuel factor rate for consumers across the islands, FortisTCI explained that in the month of May, the fuel factor for Grand Turk and Salt Cay customers increased from $0.1672 to $0.2053, and from $0.1962 to $0.2405 for

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FortisTCI main office in Providenciales Providenciales, North and Middle Caicos customers, respectively.

“These represent an increase of 23%, which are reflected on June electricity bills.

“For example, if the fuel factor on May's bill was $100, this would change to $123 on June's bill, provided that the customer's consumption remained the same month over month.

“The fuel factor rate for customers on South Caicos was $0.2299 in May and an increase in the rate is also expected.

“The fuel factor rate is calculated monthly as outlined in the Electricity Ordinance.”

The company said it will continue to expand its renewable energy programmes to reduce the territory’s reliance on diesel fuel.

“We believe that renewable energy is a pathway to lower energy costs and we are working with TCI Government to implement supportive regulations”, it added.

Customers were urged to keep track of their electricity use by signing up for My Online Account.

Visit www.fortistci.com to register to set budget limits on their electricity usage and receive alerts when their consumption limit is approaching.

As FortisTCI is a regulated electricity company, the fuel factor rate is sent to the TCI Government’s Energy and Utilities Commissioners Office each month for authentication.

JUST AN EXCUSE However, disgruntled consumers say the “fuel factor rate” is just being used as an excuse to hike electricity charges.

Residents took to the company’s Facebook page to vent their frustration following the release of its statement on Friday.

Karen Myers a resident of Providenciales said: “They are using the summer months as

another excuse to increase bills, they are just assuming everyone has their AC on.”

Another resident, Dawn Higgs said: “Explain how their war increase my usage to the highest it's been in 10 years?.. the problem is not the fuel factor, it's the ridiculous and unrealistic increases in usage/consumption.”

Jasmine Adams said: “Bills are being tripled, regardless of the fuel increases, there is no way that consumption should triple in one month when your activity has either not changed or being reduced.”

Glenda Fraser, another resident said: “This is what happens when there is only one power company monopolising the entire country.”

Residents who said they are already caving from the pressures of the high cost of living and low minimum wage called on the Government to look into the increase in electricity and do more to help lower the cost.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is appealing to any member of public who may have any information on any crimes. They can contact Chalk Sound Police Station on 338-5901 or make use of the confidential reporting system through Crimestoppers on 1-800-8477.

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L to R - Courtney Robinson, Stacy Cox, Trevor Musgrove, Olga Taylor, Hon Josephine Connolly, Cheryl-Ann Jones, Raphael Despradel, Mary Lightbourne, Caesar Campbell, Devon Fulford and Taylor Lynn (Photo provided by Tourism Ministry)

Government explores new marketing opportunities with American Airlines American Airlines is the Turks and Caicos Islands number one carrier, with American travellers spending more on vacations in the islands, booking premium seats, a higher category of accommodations, staying longer in the destination and dining out.

Last week, two of the Airline’s executives - Raphael Despradel, National Account Manager, Leisure and Specialty Channels and

Mr Taylor Lynn, National Account Manager, Global Sales - met with representatives of government and the private sector for a high-level meeting.

Held at Wymara Resort and Villas in Providenciales, the multi-sector stakeholder meeting was attended by the Minister of Tourism, Hon. Josephine Connolly along with representatives of the ministry, the Turks and Caicos

Hotel and Tourism Association, TCI Airport Authority, and the airline’s local staff.

Up for discussion were the possibility of more airlifts into the territory, more routes, and potential marketing opportunities with the airline.

Commenting on the meeting, Hon Connolly said that it was imperative for her government to meet with its number one carrier.

“A meeting such as this, with multi-sector stakeholders in attendance is important, as we all must do our part in not only attracting but ensuring that our guests have a five-star entry into our world-class luxury destination.”

American Airlines has been servicing TCI for almost 30 years and as the leading airline partner, with direct flights from

seven United States cities to Providenciales (PLS), government said it looks forward to more routes, connecting travellers to the Islands’ shores.

The tourism minister stated that to do so, teamwork and a true partnership are what they will continue to strive towards, to ensure that TCI remains the number one destination in the Caribbean, if not the world.

TCI Hospital to introduce medical intern programme The Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital is working to introduce a medical intern programme to equip student doctors with requisite training and experience in healthcare.

“What we’ve observed for a few years now is that our interns, our student doctors, when they graduate, there is a fight in order for them to get intern positions in the regions in which they graduate”, CEO of InterHealth Canada (TCI Hospital ) Dr Denise Braithwaite Tennant said at a recent press conference.

She explained that it is

important for the territory to create its own programme to give interns the opportunities that may be denied to them by other countries.

Dr Braithwaite Tennant stressed that: “Because intern positions are newly trained doctors, so that means they command a salary, and if countries are watching their healthcare budget, they're going to of course employ their own nationals rightly so in those positions.

“So we have been very fortunate with our linkages with the University of the West Indies,

and also with the assistance of our senior persons who have strong linkages to be able to negotiate for our doctors to get their internship.

“And so we need to establish that capacity here,” she added.

After graduating from medical school, prospective doctors who are considered physicians in training sometimes serve a oneyear internship, which allows them to practice medicine, but only under the close supervision of an experienced doctor Medical intern programmes can also range from three years for internal medicine to eight

InterHealth Canada (TCI Hospital) years for neurosurgery.

For undergraduates, medical internships are typically offered in non-clinical positions and

might include scheduling appointments, doing billing, and documenting patient care plans and history.

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

IS THE COI WORTH IT?

Twelve and a half years and almost $23m in taxpayers’ money spent. Still, anyone hoping the process launched in the wake of the commission of inquiry would help restore government coffers will be disappointed to learn the money clawed back to date is still outweighed by the costs.

Around $22.4m has been recouped so far – in what is said to be one of the largest asset recovery programmes in the world – with just over another $7m due for collection. Figures confirmed to the Weekly News reveal that for the $22.8m price tag there have been a total of 86 recoveries to date.

The process has, however, also returned several thousand acres of Crown land to the Government. “In dollars and cents, the amount collected might not sound like much,” Attorney General (AG) Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles conceded during an interview with the Weekly News.

“But across the Islands we have recovered just over 4,000 acres of Crown land, which is not included in that quantum. On Salt Cay alone, 1,500 acres have been recovered – prime land that can now be used for good, credible investment.”

What are your thoughts?

Our political representatives have failed us

This is a travesty and a major cynical joke on the part of the Turks & Caicos Government and its political stakeholders, PNP and PDM. Prior to the 2012 general elections, both parties, especially the PNP, made a serious political theatre demanding the return of the Constitution, ministerial government and the ending of the interim Government Regime. Those calls were timely because the Interim Government sought to tax the people of the TCI to death to pay for and to finance the missing funds perpetrated by the Mike Misick Administration, 2003 to 2009.

The political parties demonstrated, and took civil servants to the streets, all dressed in red, like the Pied Piper of Hamlyn, leading them on a “road bound for nowhere”. In a cynical twist of fate, it was the PNP who caused all of the corruption, the Commission of Enquiry of Sir Robin Auld, the suspension of the constitution 2009-12, that was returned to Office as a thank you note by the people of the TCI for ripping them off.

This was because the PDM in the 2012 elections campaigned against itself and was happy to stay in the Opposition for another four years. Despite all of that, none of the parties, PNP or PDM ever took the people

to the streets to demonstrate, campaign or make noise on the floor of parliament, on the debt that the PNP created, the removal of 4000 acres of crown land and counting, all paid for the people. Not the PNP or the PDM. Where is the PDM, who has the most to gain politically, for their party and the people of the country, to agitate and fight for these issues? Now comfortably in opposition, where they love to be, why aren’t they dealing with the debt, the 100s of millions in Crown lands missing, the petty cash of $23 million recovered, while 100s of millions of Crown land and monies are missing? Where is the huge PNP nine-seat back bench? Why aren’t they challenging these major and critical issues as well?

One cannot expect anything from elected ministers as they appear duty-bound to cover up these crimes, make sure there is no investigation, and work with the Governor’s office and the FCO to ensure that the investors, who are behind these schemes to milk the TCI people, are never touched. Rest assured that after four years of not doing anything, the people will come out and vote the PDM back in. It is as if we have a political system of musical chairs, managed by mindless children, who do not understand the weight of the issues that the people face, or simply do not care as long as they are getting paid.

PNP to PDM, every four years, it is surprising that this is not a serious political

issue. TCI politicians and ministers are among the highest paid in the region and do not have to do anything to earn the money, except sit in the House and remain silent.

Lack of accountability

Lack of accountability, regarding the failed asset recovery process, is entirely possible in an electorate where ministers are paid huge pensions after serving only two terms in parliament.

Civil servants who spent their entire lives in Government do not get that kind of pension but it is the same civil servant that will vote for that Politician time and time again. It seems that when Sir Robin Auld and His hapless Commission of Enquiry cast the aspersion on the people of the TCI that the country was involved in “systemic corruption” despite that aspersion being a gross insult, it was true.

It is not a problem for the politicians and the cronies who pay for their campaigns.

How is this not a problem for the official PDM Opposition or the Premier, Minister of Finance and the other ministerial colleagues? TCI people are being raped, pillaged, fleeced, money taken, future taken and over these past 19 years, 2003 thru 2022, their taxes were increased to pay for their being taken advantage of. It’s like in China when someone is executed by a firing squad that the family must pay for the bullet. While all of this is going on there is so much opportunity lost. The Government does not have money to empower the people because whatever money should be used for developmental banking, the petty cash MSME fund, is to be used to pay for asset recovery of Crown Lands which was already the people’s lands.

Then the ministers who did all of this, under the Mike Misick Government, who are likely to get off from the SIPT trials, are protected by legal aid, which is paid for out of the treasury. How is it that the politicians are silent as lambs over this?

Lawyers, most of whom, are not nativeborn Turks & Caicos Islanders, are getting rich over this go nowhere SIPT and highly suspect “Asset Recovery” process. Some

came to the TCI begging, “hat in hand”. looking for jobs, looking for a chance.

They're now millionaires, thanks to the excellent work of the Governing PNP party, the systemic corruption found by Sir Robin Auld and the asset recovery process designed to “never end”.

Funny how things never end in the TCI. Systemic Corruption, SIPT Trials, PNP Governments, PDM Governments, the Interhealth Canada healthcare scam, which cannot be investigated, the TCI Bank Liquidation, useless politicians, part-time civil servants who do not do their jobs and the people going without. All of these things seem natural and native to the TCI.

A system of broken government

It is a system of broken government and weak political systems. Politicians are OK to blame the Governor, the Attorney General (the AG) and civil servants for not getting things done. An enlightened system of political activists, an overactive civil society would outlaw this kind of weak, incompetent politics, where you elect the same people every four years, to do "nothing", blame others, refuse to represent and sell you out. A recurring joke, why is it that it takes the AG’s Chambers to be the office that is speaking on the serious issue of recovering Crown lands, $23 Million spent so far?

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Continued care at all. These politicians, over the 46-year history of the Turks & Caicos Islands, 1976 to date have been careful in fighting for higher salaries for themselves and voting themselves pensions while hundreds of millions of dollars are going to waste, time in and time out. The responsibility for asset recovery and Crown Land may "titularly" fall under the Office of the AG but it should be elected MPS who should be out there agitating, fighting and “actually representing the people of the TCI”.

The bar of representation is so low and they have to do so little to earn so much. TCI politicians are in business for themselves. Where the attorney general and her hapless “asset recovery teams” have recovered only 5.500 acres of land, why are the elected officials so silent? Politicians should also be demanding answers but they are not.

Weak representation

So much waste and so much taken from the people, financed and paid for by the people. So much land given away. Juniper Hole is a case in point.

How is it that the PNP Government of 2012-16, the PDM of 2016 to 2021 and this current PNP Government are so quiet on this massive rip-off?

How come they are so fine with this deal? Why is the Financial Services Commission (the FSC) so happy with this kind of suspicious dealing and how is it that that Bank still has its license? Are these issues too big for the elected officials to understand or they just “don’t care”?

Where are they: Attorney General, FSC, Integrity Commission, 14 PNP elected MPS, the Committees of the House, civil society and the TCI public? Is this good enough? Is it how you want to run the country? Massive debt, making millionaires of outside lawyers, endless debt, an endless TCI Bank Liquidation, a hospital system designed to fleece TCI taxpayers and all are ok with it?

How is it that the asset recovery team, SIPT, DPP, The Integrity Commission, the Attorney general, elected MPS are so happy with this? Is this why they are in public life, hired and paid to look the other way? Yet ministers will be happy to tell TCIslanders, “we do not have enough money to send you to the US for the Treatment abroad programme”.

That there isn’t enough money for scholarships, a proper community College campus, proper primary and high school facilities, increases in civil servants' salaries, better teachers’ pay, promotions, law enforcement, improved roads, (“basic essentials”) and a better way of life.

How is it that TCI Governments since 2012 to date are pleased to budget money for Asset Recovery, Interhealth Canada and an SIPT investigation that will “Go nowhere”?

You do not hear much from the elected officials who are earning huge salaries, getting pensions after two terms in office and money from elsewhere.

These are issues that should be on the top of the political and policy agenda but there is no response at all.

Leadership from the Leader of the Opposition

It seems that the Leader of the Opposition has his work cut out for him. He should use the Committees that he chairs in the parliament to cause these very serious issues to be investigated.

He should propose that his Public Accounts

committee look into the asset recovery agenda and why it is such a dismal joke of a failure.

Dig, probe, ask embarrassing questions, demand answers, do not take no for an answer and agitate.

He must remember that it took one boy, with a little sling, the future king David, to take that Giant of a Goliath out. Being a one-man show, he does not have anyone else to work with and for the PDM official Opposition, the Hon Edwin Astwood is the “last Man standing”.

Find out for the people, Hon Astwood why, the Asset recovery process which is showing little value for money is going nowhere?

Bring a private member's motion to go after the people’s money and let the PNP Government vote it down. It will show where their hearts are.

With TCIslanders being set behind, left behind, no money for investments, loans, and business finance outsiders taking over, Mr leader, it cannot be business as usual. You have to do something radical to “rock the boat”.

Last election half the electorate stayed home.

This election 2025, maybe the last one, as they may well all stay home because the political system is proving useless when it comes to the interests and representation of the people.

The Hon Astwood could be the one who can save this political system and ministerial form of government, as a growing majority are concluding that it is best to end the ministerial system because it is only benefiting outsiders and not TCIslanders.

Internal political revolution needed

What is needed in the TCI is a political revolution; the removal of the same old people, families, cronies and people that control the two major political parties. Let there be a new party or a diverse group of independents who can emerge with a new vision, a new mindset.

Men and women elected who are prepared to work for their money and work for the people. Now that would be mindboggling and “revolutionary” indeed.

TCI Politicians are eager to increase their salaries on taking office. They get all kinds of perks. Yet they are happy to sit idly by and not fight for the interests of Turks and Caicos Islanders.

These 14 elected PNP MPS should be demanding answers from themselves, the Governor, the AG and all those concerned about why so much land went missing and now outside of TCIslander or Government control.

Why are they pleased to budget annually for an asset recovery process and are not eager to pull the asset recovery team into parliament to demand answers? Why are they not fighting for the people to get answers?

Ernold Hall died early Sunday morning after a collision with a roadside pole

North Caicos man dies after single vehicle accident Forty-three-year-old Ernold Hall of Whitby, North Caicos is the latest road fatality.

On Sunday, July 3, at about 7am police said they received a report of a single vehicle collision involving a silver Nissan March.

The crash occurred along the Kew Highway in North Caicos.

Residents shared photographs from the scene of the accident shortly after police arrived. One photograph shows a badly mangled small-sized car beside a roadside

pole.

When police and emergency medical services arrived on the scene of the crash, Hall appeared to be lifeless. A medical doctor conducted an examination on the victim, and then pronounced him dead.

Acting Commissioner of Police, Rodney Adams conveyed the sympathies of the entire force to the family of the deceased, assuring that investigations into the accident are ongoing by the Traffic Enforcement Team.

Costing too much money

Many of the named persons are still living lavish lifestyles in the TCI. This case is a joke and is costing us too much money. Settle and be done with it.

Meanwhile, we need to concentrate on improving government processes and put them on a Blockchain to stamp out corruption. The black market where you pay people on the side to speed up applications is flushing. We are tired of getting shake down—either you pay extra or wait extra long to get government services.

On Sunday, July 3, at about 7am police said they received a report of a single vehicle collision involving a silver Nissan March.

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TCI Hospital installs very powerful MRI at Providenciales location The much-anticipated delivery of the new GE SIGNA™ 1.5T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine completed a successful transfer from overseas to its new home at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre.

InterHealth Canada TCI Hospital received the state-ofthe-art machine on Wednesday, June 29, heralding a new era of precision medicine at the Medical Centre, a statement from the hospital advised.

Minister of Health and Human Services, Hon Jamell Robinson, who was on hand with other hospital executives to receive the equipment, stated that having access to this technology is “fantastic news”. The minister said: “This MRI replacement project will significantly and positively impact families in our communities that need access without unnecessary wait times.

“As a growing country,

continued investments in health care are also critical for doing everything possible to ensure our residents receive the care they need close to home, resulting in better health outcomes overall.”

Robinson said that as minister of health, he is committed to protecting and improving the quality and safety of health care services in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“This MRI replacement project has been a long-time planning, and I am very much delighted to see that it is on Island and will be operational soon.”

CEO of the Hospital, Dr Denise Braithwaite-Tennant said: “The GE SIGNA™ 1.5T MRI's arrival marks a significant milestone in the Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital, and it demonstrates a commitment to excellence, and people-centred care, while developing more seamless and integrated health services for the Turks and Caicos

Ultramodern MRI arrives at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre Islands Community.”

She said the machine is the first of its kind with artificial intelligence-enabled features in the Caribbean. The installation of a new MRI and CT scan is a capital project sponsored by the Government and InterHealth Canada.

The machine is designed to increase efficiency, improve productivity, maximise diagnostic potential, and keep the patient experience at the forefront.

Dr Braithwaite-Tennant noted that GE has utilised their over forty years of experience in Magnetic Resonance innovation to develop a system with an ingeniously simple, environmentally friendly design and future-ready capability.

“This is excellent news for our

patients and the diagnostic imaging team using the new equipment with its advanced technology.

“I want to say a huge thank you to our patients and colleagues for their patience during the project by accommodating the various changes in patient flow, and our amazing and naturally excellent Project Team for their hard work on this historical and transformative project.”

Pheona Brown-Watson, Project Manager said the next stage of the project will run over the next four weeks and will be focused on restoring the infrastructure, installation of the unit and training for all categories of staff.

The MRI will complete onsite quality and safety checks before service implementation.

She said that once these key pieces of the project plan are completed, she anticipates that MRI exams for patients will begin on schedule in early August.

“Our aim is to make each patient's experience a more pleasant one.”

TCI Hospital has embarked on an ambitious three-year strategic plan under the theme "Exceeding Expectations", the hospital release read.

“This plan focuses on excellence, sustainability, and people-centred services. Our partnership with the Turks and Caicos Government is a key enabler in the plan's success, with the foundation being our shared vision of excellence in health care for the people of the TCI.”

Mental Health facility could be up and running by year end – Health Minister Minister of Health Hon Jamell Robinson said the territory’s first dedicated mental health facility could be fully operational by the end of the year.

As the TCI and the rest of the world inches closer to a postpandemic world, greater emphasis is being placed on wellness and mental wellbeing.

To this end, the TCI Government in an effort to offer more professional support to residents battling a myriad of psychological issues is gearing up to open the first Mental Health Group Home in the country.

“To be on the safe side, because I've made a particular date known a couple times … before the end of the year, we'll definitely have it operational”, Robinson said at a press conference last week.

He continued: “But hopefully before then, we're literally right on the precipice of having it available, but it has to be done right, and sometimes getting it right takes time, unfortunately.”

The 24-bed facility will stand on the former hospital grounds in Grand Turk and once completed will provide accommodation for people with chronic and persistent mental illnesses that need supportive housing care.

The two-phase construction programme announced back in 2016 under former Premier Dr Rufus Ewing’s Administration is now expected to be constructed to the tune of $700,000 and will also offer acute care services as well as areas for group therapy and recreation.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in four people can experience a mental illness at some point during their lifetime.

The WHO explains that mental health is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own potential and abilities, while mental illnesses are health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking or behaviour (or a combination of these).

Mental Health Group home in Grand Turk currently under construction

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“Kangaroo court system” sets admitted child molester free after one year – Residents outraged

BY DELANA ISLES Recently the judiciary launched its first ever support unit for victims of crimes, with the chief justice cited as not wanting the legal justice system in these Islands to be “rendered nugatory, its victories pyrrhic and justice be subjected to mockery”.

Fast forward, two weeks later, a man who admitted to sexually assaulting a minor child, has been freed after a mere one year, and set for deportation to his native land.

One year, for sexually assaulting a child. A mockery. Residents were outraged, taking to social media, under the police force’s post of the egregious sentence, to vent their frustration.

One commenter succinctly

summed up the views of everyone: “He spent less than a year for sexual assault on a minor and unlawful entry? What type of kangaroo court system this is?

“Someone help me here please if I misunderstood. Now he is being deported so he can return next year under radar! I hope he has been fingerprinted. He needs a few years for the crime then deportation.”

The convict is Haitian national Jean Erold Paulidor. He appeared in the Grand Turk Magistrate Court on June 20, where he pleaded guilty to the offences of sexual assault and unlawful entry into the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The charges relate to a police

investigation conducted in late 2021 which involved the minor.

Paulidor first appeared in the Providenciales Magistrate court in November 2021 and was remanded into custody.

When he appeared in court again this past June, the resident Magistrate “awarded him credit for time already spent in prison”, and he will now face deportation.

Police are patting themselves on the back for the outcome of the matter, with Superintendent Lisa Mitcheson congratulating officers for what she termed the “quick and professional response of the first responders who gathered vital evidence from the

scene”.

She said that initial good work

by Police, resulted in the obtaining of DNA evidence that proved the case.

She continued: “I also praise the courage of the victim and officers from the Safeguarding Unit for dealing with the victim sensitively.

The Safeguarding Team are highly trained and deal with all victims of abuse with respect, dignity, and confidentiality.”

While the police are pleased with the outcome, residents continue to question the priorities of the justice system, which the chief justice called “unfriendly to victims of crime” (as reported by

the Director of Public Prosecution during his address at the launch of the victim support unit).

Another commentor wrote: “So he did 8 months for the rape of a minor and unlawful entry and now gets a free flight home? It would appear that the entire justice system from the top down needs over hauling because it doesn't seem to take crime of any sort as a serious problem. “Millions and millions are justifiably spent on a 13-year court case that the prosecution cannot possibly win and that the entire country is now against but [absolutely no effort] goes into crimes that affect every resident, business, and tourist in the TCI. “It is definitely time to overhaul the priorities and the way things get done in this country.”

The British military arrived in the Turks and Caicos Islands this week to train new and existing members of the TCI Regiment

UK Military sends 16 to train new recruits of TCI Regiment The second cohort of recruits for the TCI Regiment are set to undergo a rigorous bout of training by members of the British Military.

Last Sunday, July 3, a contingent of 16 British soldiers arrived in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Along with basic training for the cadets, the British team will also provide further developmental training in soldiering, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief

for the current marines.

Both trainings will run simultaneously at the Louise Garland High School, in Providenciales from July 10 to 25.

The training for the recruits will cover TCI Regiment values and standards, diversity and inclusion, battlefield casualty medical, crowd management, marking helicopter landing sites, patrolling, weapon handling, field hospital set up, hazard management,

among other areas.

The senior marines will be trained in areas such as law of armed conflict, military assessment and analysis, humanitarian assistance and planning, executing disaster relief operations, vehicle recovery, use of power tools, casualty evacuation procedures and tracking, field hospital setup, weapon handling and live firing, among other areas.

The training is expected to culminate with a Passing out parade at 5pm on Saturday July 23 at the Gustavus Lightbourne Sports Complex.

Acting Governor, Her Excellency, Anya Williams met with the British Military contingent on Monday, thanking the team for their support of the Regiment, particularly the continued development training offered to new and existing members of the Regiment.

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“Living wisely in an unwise culture” The wisest way to live is to abide by the word of God Our world is in trouble because we are living in an unwise culture since we do not fear God. Proverbs 9:1 states that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

On Sunday, June 26th, 2022, I was one of the speakers at Harvest Bible Chapel and it was based on Titus 2:1-5.

We should live our lives based on the sound doctrine of the word of God that never changes. You cannot go wrong but you will go wrong if you live according to the standards of the world that are always changing. Too many times, we are telling people what they want to hear as opposed to telling them the truth which in turn leads to chaos.

We need to be temperate which

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.

means being sober and vigilant.

Some people are consuming too much alcohol and are incoherent when they make decisions. You see if you are not alert and you are not strong, you will fall for anything and ultimately live unwisely.

Be respectful to yourself. If you

do not respect yourself, how can you expect others to respect you?

In so doing, be respectful to your parents, your community, your family, and your marriage.

We must learn to practice selfcontrol because once you say something, you cannot take it back no matter how you try or say

you didn’t mean it like that. I also want men and women to control themselves. Too many single men and women are having multiple children and some of these children suffer due to the absenteeism of their parents particularly the fathers.

Another key is that we must be grounded in our faith in God and stop living our lives in fear. Having faith will permit you to live wisely while being fearful will cause you to live unwisely.

God also wants us to love one another. However, the world is full of hatred which in turn leads to jealousy and even murder, but love covers a multitude of sins. I know it is not easy to love someone that did wrong to you but

if we want to live a wise life, we need to forgive others and then love them.

God wants us to endure and persevere whatever we are going through. Many of us though want things instantly as we now live in a ‘microwave world”. The very time you are about to give up may be the time you are about to get a breakthrough. Have some patience and wait.

Finally, I know it is very easy to fall into the trap of living in this unwise culture but honestly it is not worth it. These things that we are pursuing in life are temporary and will come to an end soon. If you want to live eternally, then live wisely by adhering to the word of God.

The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on domestic electricity rates The drastic rise in this month’s electricity rate has alarmed countless households across the TCI. However, with so much news about the impact of the rise of global fuel prices fuelled by Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified aggression against Ukraine, this shouldn’t be a surprise.

Russia’s invasion has decimated homes, infrastructure, and lives throughout Ukraine and in a similar way it imperils the global economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, dumping inflation, food, and energy instability and causing supply-chain disruption

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.

everywhere and the TCI is one of the hardest-hit economies.

The bad news is that this hike in oil prices has a profound, long-term impact on domestic electricity rates, as diesel accounted for the total

generation of electricity consumed.

But it doesn’t have to be this way! In affected economies worldwide, governments are rolling out significant support to shield households and firms

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from the impacts of high energy prices, while proposing policies to accelerate the transition of clean energy technologies to help reduce their dependencies on Russia’s oil and gas.

Right now, other governments are providing incentives for individuals and corporations to invest in solar and wind farm technologies for power generation. Furthermore, some of these farms are now tied to the national grid to help reduce total reliance on fossil fuels and are stabilising the rate of electricity.

The Cyprus government has announced a 10 per cent discount on electricity bills of all households from November to February. Since then, the minister of finance has augmented the disbursement of cost-of-living allowances.

In the Dutch Caribbean, part of the Netherlands €5 million is allocated to help mitigate rising energy prices and the impact on household electricity bills.

Considering this, one may ask, what is happening to the British Caribbean islands? The thing is, inflation has soared in the UK, clocking more than 9.1 per cent in this month; coupled with Britain’s pioneering arms support for Ukraine in their fight against the Russians’ aggression.

Unfortunately, the kind of support that the TCI may need during this time may not come to

fruition.

Additionally, the Bank of England’s governor warned last week that the UK’s economy is declining more than other developing economies.

The country will experience further inflation later this year and the price shock will persist.

The big question is, what options do energy users in the TCI have to cut demands in the short run, considering we lack a policy framework and government intervention. While it is extremely difficult for individuals to adapt to these price shocks – the dynamics for established corporations are more attainable.

The idea that scientists have warned of one of the hottest summers yet, means that households must rely on their air conditioning units to survive the heat; therefore, families and firms that utilise air conditioning will certainly see more hikes in their electricity bills. A similar situation exists for families that use electricpowered stoves.

With no end in sight for the Russia-Ukraine war and although there is steady rise in volumes from the Middle East and the US, along with slower economic growth, the International Energy Agency predicts that high prices of petroleum and gas are here to stay, so brace yourselves.

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The 'anywhere' syndrome and where we fall short A father decided to take his family on a vacation. When they arrived at the airport and collected their luggage, he went outside and waited for a taxi. After about 10 minutes, they got into one and the driver asked where they wanted to go. The father said ‘anywhere’.

Looking puzzled, the driver asked again, and the father said anywhere. The driver took them to the most violent part of the city, told them the fare, and said welcome to anywhere.

That may sound far-fetched, but where we are, in many societies around the world, is because most people decided to go anywhere and took their children with them.

As the saying goes, when you do not have a specific destination, any road will take you there.

If I were to ask you what is the most important asset to accomplish our goals, building strong economies and societies,

BY KEITH DAVIS

Keith Davis is an IT Consultant resident on Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. He is married and has two wonderful boys. His desire is to contribute to the advancement of the country, but more importantly the youth.

constructing that dream home you always wanted, and making lots of money, what would your answer be? I can probably guarantee that your answer would be different than mine. That is because I believe it is the birth of a child. Think about this for a moment. If the last child ever to be born was today, what would be the purpose of anything?

All we would be doing is waiting to die.

Right now, this society and many of our neighbours are suffering from an increase in violence, fear, and what many call the loss of the

youth. The police and other groups are grappling to find resolutions.

Money and other tactics are being thrown at the problem that is a result of the neglect caused by many of the same who are trying to correct it. Teachers are one of the most important facets of the future of society and we depend so much on them for our children and the future of our country.

However, an elected politician who has accomplished nothing is paid four and five times their salary.

We could do without politicians, but we can’t do without teachers.

This structure is a result of the ‘anywhere’ syndrome.

Arguably the most influential and powerful country, the United States of America, is quite possibly the best example of going anywhere. Think about this for a minute: the most important and time-consuming matter in the media and the country is a process involving the most important asset to the continuance of life on our planet. I believe that an individual is free to do whatever they want with their body, but it is wrong to impose your belief on a matter that has moral implications on others.

What about the issue of LBGTQ? I cannot be a judge of them and what they think is best for their bodies. However, one thought that I may not be intelligent enough to answer and someone may be willing to help is: If all men were to go with men and all women were to go with women, how long

will society last? It will be the same as mentioned above – a race to the grave.

When a society ignores natural laws, puts emotions before common sense, does not see the importance of investing in the most important aspect of society, believes that politicians have the answers, neglects spending time and planning its children’s time and future, it is headed anywhere.

The problem with anywhere is that you may not like and not be able to control what you meet there. I end with this great example of how to avoid going anywhere. Now when it was day, He departed and went into a deserted place. And the crowd sought Him and came to Him, and tried to keep Him from leaving them; but He said to them, “I must preach the Kingdom of God to the other cities also because for this purpose I have been sent.”

Luke 4:42-43.

FAITH IN ACTION

Leadership for the way forward

The author of Leadership: Theory and Practice, Peter Northouse says that there are five key leadership traits critical for success: determination, integrity, sociability, and intelligence. Now if you were reading attentively, you would realise that I listed only four of the five. So, what is the fifth?

Self-confidence. This is defined as the “ability to be certain about one’s competencies and skills.”

According to leadership literature, leaders who are low in self-confidence struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, communicating well with others, motivating teams, and influencing decisions.

Lack of confidence is particularly devastating for communication, especially when it comes to decisiveness, complex concepts, and instructing subordinates. The good news, according to leadership theorists, is that confidence can be learned and improved.

The last time we were together, we met Joshua, the leader who was called to take his people forward into a new, uncertain future. It was stated that Joshua needed direction and confidence.

Unfortunately, Joshua lacked confidence and if the leadership theorists were right, he would struggle to unify, motivate, and guide his people forward.

KENYATTA E. LEWIS Kenyatta Lewis is the pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel, a growing church committed to taking followers of Jesus Christ deeper and further in their faith. Besides loving, serving and helping people he has a weird thing for all things Lord of the Rings.

Furthermore, when crises hit, his already low confidence would be calamitous for millions of his people.

Leadership experts argue that to build and improve confidence one needs to become self-aware, engage in self-evaluation, and welcome feedback. However, Joshua’s mentor argued for something different, something totally counter-cultural. Rather than look inwards, Joshua was advised to look outward and upward to grow in confidence.

The first place Joshua looked that was outside of himself was the divinely given laws and wisdom of his people. In this, he found numerous promises and principles that spoke directly to building his confidence.

Firstly, he was promised that he would be successful. This removed his worry and anxiety about the future. When this happened, he felt

more hopeful, and his confidence grew exponentially.

Secondly, and because of being assured of a certain end, he was able to follow the map laid out for him. In other words, he trusted the process and when he did, he felt less overwhelmed by the details and had more time to focus on bigger, strategic issues. Combined, these two things gave Joshua energy for the way forward. But it was the third lesson that Joshua learned that really helped to propel his confidence.

Joshua had believed that his God was not only bigger and stronger than all the other gods of the people around them, but his God was on his side and therefore he could never lose. However, when he had a supernatural encounter with God he discovered a life-changing perspective.

It was more important for Joshua to be on God’s side than for Joshua

to believe that God was on his side.

When Joshua felt that God was on his side, God became little more than an invisible cosmic servant.

When Joshua learned that it was necessary for him to be on God’s side, he was ready to follow God’s direction, remain in partnership with him, and receive comfort.

Joshua discovered what the

Arbinger Institute later found after extensive research; the outward mindset is a key ingredient for improving performance, collaboration, creativity, and wellbeing. In short, an outward mindset helps us to see the world for what it really is and make better, more reality-based decisions.

The TCI needs leadership across the spectrum of society if it is to become and remain a place of prosperity, justice, and dignity.

Quality leadership would be able to communicate clear directions for moving forward with confidence and boldness. Confidence for moving forward only comes when we focus on looking outward and upward.

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TCI prepares to say goodbye to the Cuban brigade – “We will miss them very much” – Hospital CEO says The Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital will bid farewell to the Cuban brigade on July 19.

The team of health professionals who arrived in the territory on June 15, 2020 during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic to join forces with the TCI Hospital initially consisting of 8 Medical Specialist including a Chief of Brigade, 10 registered nurses, and an administrative assistant, has since dwindled as some physicians and nurses returned home and to other countries to work.

Chief Executive Officer of InterHealth Canada (TCI Hospital) Dr Denise Braithwaite Tennant speaking at a recent press conference said the team will be missed for their indelible contribution to the territory’s fight against Covid-19.

She said: “We will miss the Cuban brigade, we will miss them very much. “We have had the Cuban brigade now for two years".

It compensated for about 10

Members of the Cuban brigade at the Cheshire Hall Medical Center- TCI Hospital photo nurses and five positions.

"On behalf of myself in the management of the Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital, I'd first like to thank the Turks and Caicos Islands government for funding those positions for us and also the Cuban brigade for their support.

“And I'd also like to thank the team of the hardworking Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital during this pandemic, and also for supporting us with the increases, like other hospitals, we have had a significant impact when it comes to our staffing levels, especially in our nursing capacity.”

She stressed that the hospital is

“fighting aggressively” to fill the vacancies that will be left when the team departs.

“The same vacancies we started with two years ago are not the same ones. So, we appreciate the community's patience with us.”

She said that the wait times have to do with the issues around human capacity.

“We've had the resources of the Cuban nurses for two years and it certainly has shown us that buffered support.”

This support has “led us to produce a business case to government which they are currently reviewing, asking for 10

Flow’s representatives and HJ Robinson teachers in newly upgraded computer lab

full-time equivalents of various nurses around the specialty level”.

Originally, the TCI Government signed a three-month agreement with Cuba for the provision of additional medical support with the option to extend for a further term if necessary.

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

Since the brigade’s deployment, they have carried out thousands of medical consultations, nursing procedures, and hundreds of surgeries and helped to save many

lives to date in the TCI. In February, the brigade received an award from the TCI Hotel and Tourism Association for their significant contribution to TCI’s Covid response.

Similar medical teams from the Henry Reeve’s Center were deployed to Italy, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Suriname, 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.

Flow’s VP Counsel Ruchi Kaushal (right) and Rachel Handfield principal of Oseta Jolly

HJ Robinson High receives $79,000 technology upgrade from Flow & CWCF Over 300 students at the HJ Robinson High School in Grand Turk will benefit from new fibre fast broadband services.

This comes as Flow TCI, in collaboration with the Cable &

Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF) and the Ministry of Education, announced the completion of technology upgrades to the tune of $79,000, on July 1, 2022.

Initially, $54,000 was earmarked for the project but was later increased to $79,000 to facilitate additional trenching work required, according to a statement.

Country Manager of Flow

Turks & Caicos Joanne Missick, commenting on the initiative, said that the internet upgrades will make HJ Robinson High School (HJRHS) a fully connected highspeed school.

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UK Parliament to consider bill to legalise same-sex marriage in Overseas Territories LORD Michael Cashman has introduced a Private Members’ Bill in the UK’s House of Lords to make same-sex marriage legal in the British Overseas Territories.

The bill extends to six Overseas Territories where same-sex marriage is currently unlawful – Cayman, Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, and Turks and Caicos Islands.

If the bill passes, it would make marriage between same-sex couples legal and would empower local governors to make changes to the law to allow homosexual couples to wed.

Cashman’s bill also protects individuals and religious organisations that do not wish to conduct or participate in a religious marriage on the ground that it is a marriage of a same-sex couple.

The bill had its first reading on 6 July in the House of Lords, and now awaits a date to be scheduled for debate.

In the release, Cashman said, “This Bill has one single purpose, and that is to bring about equality.

Currently, same-sex couples can marry in the UK but are prohibited from marrying in six British Overseas Territories. This is wrong, and the UK Parliament can and should act to end this obvious inequity.

“I believe this Bill has wide support among all those who favour equality over discrimination and are committed to upholding fundamental human rights.”

PRIVY COUNCIL RULING In March this year, the UK Privy Council ruled that the Cayman Islands Constitution does not provide a right for same-sex marriage, as it dismissed an appeal brought by couple Chantelle Day and Vickie Bodden Bush who were seeking the right to marry in Cayman.

In its ruling, the Privy Council

Lord Michael Cashman on 6 July introduced a bill to the House of Lords to legalise same-sex marriage in the UK’s Overseas Territories. said that, in the context of Cayman’s Bill of Rights, the right to marriage is confined to oppositesex couples. However, the judges added that this interpretation of the Bill of Rights did not prevent Cayman’s Parliament from introducing legislation which recognises same-sex marriage. “[T]his is a matter for the choice of the Legislative Assembly [now Parliament] rather than a right laid down in the Constitution,” the Privy Council judgment read.

So far, Cayman’s Parliament has not introduced any legislation to legalise same-sex marriage here.

In another judgment issued around the same time, the Privy Council ruled that the Bermuda Constitution also does not have a provision for same-sex marriage.

Since September 2020, Cayman has had a Civil Partnership Act that allows same-sex couples to enter into legal partnerships, but LGBTQ+ groups say this does

Lord Cashman’s bill on same-sex marriage rights in the OTs will need to be passed both in the House of Lords and the House of Commons before becoming law.

not go far enough and they should have the same rights as oppositesex couples to marry. The Civil Partnership Act was initially rejected by lawmakers following a debate, but was pushed through

by Governor Martyn Roper, under his reserve power under the Constitution.

Attorney Leonardo Raznovich, in the release issued Wednesday, said Cashman’s bill “aims to correct the serious injustices that the Privy Council’s decisions have manifested”, noting that the Privy Council’s decisions regarding equal marriage for Bermuda and Cayman had to be accepted “on the understanding that the UK Parliament, which was responsible for the implementation of their constitutions, failed to protect vulnerable minorities properly”.

The Privy Council’s ruling in both the Bermuda and Cayman cases had clarified that legal avenues to make same-sex

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present students in the Turks & Caicos Islands.

‘We are excited to have been able to equip this new generation of students with the additional benefits that come from having a high-speed fiber connection in every classroom and enabling them to take advantage of the access to digital learning”, she added.

Principal of HJ Robinson High Berkley Williams

during his address at the 2022 Graduation Ceremony, extended his gratitude to the project managers for seeing the significant project to completion.

He said: “Flow committed a sum of money to upgrade the school network and we are pleased to say that it is up and running. We must tip our hats to the company for continuing to partner with the institution

by investing our students’ future.

HJ Robinson High is the fourth upgraded and fully connected high-speed school powered by the latest generation fiber optic technology this year.

To date, the CWCF & Flow has delivered over $230,000 in upgrades to transform and enhance the learning environment in schools across the Turks and Caicos.

marriage lawful in the Overseas Territories had been exhausted and the “British Government can therefore no longer escape its own responsibility for the situation of vulnerable minorities in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands and other territories as a matter of policy”.

He added, “Crucially, this Bill does not take anything from anyone but rather achieves a levelling up of disenfranchised vulnerable minorities with the rest of society. By bringing about full equality to these Territories, as Colours Caribbean has been advocating for many years, it will mean that Chantelle and Vickie and other couples will no longer need to seek exile in other parts of the UK and its territories away from their homeland, families and friends.”

Colours Caribbean, Stonewall and a number of academics, along with some members of the UK Parliament, worked with Cashman on the preliminary draft of the bill, according to a statement issued by Colours Caribbean.

The statement noted that if the bill is passed, it would place the Caribbean British Overseas Territories in line with all countries in the Americas that are subject to the Inter-American Convention On Human Rights, which requires equal marriage.

“It is with tremendous pride that we announce the introduction of this bill,” Colours Caribbean stated, adding that it had been championing for marriage equality in the Cayman Islands for years, with Raznovich’s assistance, including with respect to the samesex marriage case involving Day and Bodden Bush.

“While we did celebrate the victory of the Civil Partnership Act of 2020, as expected, it was not without considerable pushback from our own local parliament as well as select conservative groups who are still fighting its introduction in court by the Governor,” the group stated.

It added, “If this bill succeeds, it will not face the threat of being reversed by local courts on the grounds of constitutional incompatibility as the governors of every applicable jurisdiction will be empowered and required by Act of the UK Parliament to ‘make provision for the solemnisation of civil marriage of same-sex couples that is equivalent to the provision made for the solemnisation of civil marriage of opposite-sex couples’.”

In the press release issued in response to Cashman’s bill, Nancy Kelley, CEO of UKbased LGBTQ+ advocacy group Stonewall, said, “The freedom to be who we are, to love who we love, and to marry if we want to, is a fundamental human right.

Marriage equality is something we are rightly proud of here in the UK, but we cannot say that we truly have achieved equality when LGBTQ+ citizens in the British Overseas Territories are left out in the cold.

“This Bill is an opportunity to right that wrong, and we hope all parliamentarians will support it.”

Professor Paul Johnson, executive dean of social sciences at the University of Leeds, who was one of the academics who helped create the bill, said in the CONTINUED 

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Heads of Government of CARICOM countries during the 43rd regular meeting

CARICOM commits to socio-economic development at 49th anniversary CARICOM heads came together over the weekend to celebrate the 49th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, reflecting on the many experiences in pursuit of regional integration.

The anniversary celebrations came during the 43rd regular meeting of the Conferences of Heads of Government held from July 3 to 5 in Paramaribo, Suriname.

Premier, the Honourable Charles Washington Misick and the Honourable Arlington Musgrove, Minister of Immigration and Border Services attended the meeting.

Chair of the Conference, the President of Suriname, His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi presided over the proceedings.

Other Members of the

Conference in attendance were heads of the 14 member countries, as well as representatives of the other associate members.

Turks and Caicos Islands has been an associate member of CARICOM since July 2, 1991.

Other associate members are Bermuda and British Virgin Islands.

Also in attendance at the highlevel meeting was SecretaryGeneral of the United Nations, His Excellency António Guterres.

The UN Secretary-General said the meeting came at a moment of maximum peril for people and planet alike, pointing out that CARICOM member states are victims of the myth that middleincome countries did not need concessional financial support – a need that completely disregarded vulnerability to external shocks.

He pointed to three areas of concern for consideration, identifying a need for climate action that matches the scale and urgency of the crisis, reform of the morally bankrupt global financial system and the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

During the opening ceremony, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community, Her Excellency Carla Barnett underscored the need for the work of the Community to make a difference in the lives of its citizens. She said that the Conference was meeting at a time of severe global crisis in three vital areas, namely, food, energy, and finance.

She told the conference: “Addressing solutions for our region requires collective intellect and will to act together. This task is not beyond us, as we have proven

time and again.”

Chair of the Conference, the President of Suriname in his presentation said the region finds itself at a crossroads, and the time is now to re-assess, refocus, and recommit to its endeavours, to ensure sustainable development and prosperity for the people of the region.

“But we require leadership and willingness, to go for broad cooperation. To go for a creative approach. To go for innovation in our approach, for new strategies. To go, for private sector involvement.

To go, for the participation of the youth,” the Chair stated.

He proposed the establishment of a CARICOM Private Equity Fund to support CARICOM Enterprises and the facilitation of partners to set up private equity and debt funds in the region to

bolster employment and growth.

Meanwhile, on July 3, four CARICOM nationals were conferred with the Order of the Caribbean Community (OCC).

They are former CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque; Calypsonian David Rudder; Cricketer extraordinaire, Sir Vivian Richards; and Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Barbados, Dame Billie Miller.

They join a cadre of distinguished persons who are honoured for making outstanding contributions to the development of the Community.

The award is given to ‘Caribbean nationals whose legacy in the economic, political, social, and cultural metamorphoses of Caribbean society is phenomenal’.

(DELANA ISLES)

Two men acquitted in gun and ammo, police high-speed chase trial Two men who led police on a high-speed chase along Millennium Highway in 2018 have been freed by the court, after the Crown failed to tie the men to the guns and ammunition allegedly found on them.

This week, a seven-member jury found there was no case for defendants Wilkinson Beaute and Peterson Sylvain to answer after a month-long trial.

The verdict was directed by Judge Shiraz Aziz, after defence

counsels Finbar Grant and Sheena Mair made no case submissions when the prosecution closed its case on Wednesday, July 6.

The case dates to December 2018, when police were contacted about an armed carjacking along Millennium Highway in Providenciales.

The victim reported to police that three armed men had robbed him of his vehicle.

A short time after the report was made, police on patrol

spotted the stolen vehicle and directed the driver to stop.

The driver instead floored the accelerator and sped off, leading the cops on a high-speed chase in the Blue Hills area.

Subsequently, police fired shots upon the fleeing car, shooting out tires and resulting in the vehicle losing control, running into nearby bushes.

The trio was arrested on the scene, and later charged with robbery, using a firearm, carrying

firearms, carrying 10 rounds of ammunition, possession of imitation firearm with intent to cause fear and theft of a conveyance.

The third man was Simon Jean, he pleaded guilty to possession of one of the two firearms – which police recovered at the scene. He was sentenced to seven years in prison, while his accomplices were bonded over for trial.

The remaining two appeared

in court last month to answer to two of the initially instituted charges – carrying firearms and carrying ammunition.

Defence counsels submitted to the court that the prosecution failed to prove that Beaute and Sylvain were in possession of the guns and ammunition that police alleged they found on the men.

The judge agreed and directed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty. (DELANA ISLES)

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North American travel advisors get a taste of TCI

Every year the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board hosts familiarisation trips to the Islands, giving its travel partners a firsthand experience of the destination’s luxury offerings.

This year, the Board teamed up with American Airlines to host five top-producing North American travel advisors and two senior representatives from American Airlines to the destination from June 27 to 30.

Participants were treated to a welcome dinner hosted by the Minister of Tourism, Hon Josephine Connolly at Parallel 23 restaurant at The Palms Resort.

The Minister thanked the travel professionals for taking time from their busy schedules to take part in the familiarisation trip. “This upclose view of Turks and Caicos as a destination allows for an authentic connection between salesperson and product,” Hon Connolly said.

She added: “The ability to speak to clients about a personal and firsthand travel experience can make a world of difference when it comes to choosing a vacation destination.

Our team and all stakeholders have worked hard to ensure that Turks and Caicos leave a lasting mark on your minds.”

In a statement, the Tourist Board said they curated a robust schedule of activities.

The group was hosted by The Palms Resort, The Shore Club and Wymara Resort & Villas. In addition to experiencing first-hand the services and products offered by the host properties, the agents carried out comprehensive site inspections at The Ritz Carlton TCI, Seven Stars Resort & Spa, Grace Bay Club, Amanyara Resort, and the newly opened Rock House.

There was also a tour of Blue Hills, and the Turtle Cove and Grace Bay areas. The group enjoyed shopping at Salt Mills Plaza and Regent Village, Bambara rum tasting at FOTTAC, and visits to Da Conch Shack where they sampled the cuisine, partaking in the conch demo.

Courtney Robinson, Marketing Representative, who escorted the group said this about the annual event: “The advisors were chosen because they represent five of the top producing agencies from the US and Canada in terms of sales for American Airlines to the Turks and Caicos.

“The familiarisation trip has afforded the travel professionals a chance to experience the destination on a textual, cultural, and personal level.”

Dinner at the Wymara Resort (centre with hat: Jorge Collazo, General Manager, Wymara Resort, and to his right Stacy Cox, CEO, Hotel and Tourism Association)

Welcome Dinner hosted by Hon Josephine Connolly, Minister of Tourism. In attendance from TCI; Caesar Campbell, Chairman; Mary Lightbourne, Director (ag) and Courtney Robinson, TCITB Marketing Representative He said the agents were excited about the variety of attractions, islands and cays, activities and different hotel products offered in the Turks and Caicos Islands, which when shared would meet the needs of their different types of clients.

“The combination of product information and local experiences made this familiarisation trip very special and remarkable. The advisors will leave the Turks and Caicos with renewed passion to send as many clients as possible to Turks and Caicos,” Robinson said.

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statement, “The UK and the Overseas Territories, along with the Crown Dependencies, form one undivided Realm. It is wrong, therefore, that some same sex couples, simply because of where they live, are denied the basic human right to marry that is enjoyed by others. The UK Parliament should legislate to ensure that all couples, regardless of sexual orientation, are treated equally.”

While same-sex marriage is illegal in six of the British Overseas Territories, it is legal in the seven others, including the

British Antarctic Territory; the British Indian Ocean Territory; the Falkland Islands; Gibraltar; the Pitcairn Islands; Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha; and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.

WHAT HAPPENS NOW? Before a bill can become law in the UK, it has to be passed by both the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

Cashman’s bill has been given a first reading in the House of Lords. The next step, which has yet to be scheduled, will be to

undergo a second reading, where, typically, the bill is debated by members of the House of Lords.

After that, it goes to ‘committee stage’ where a detailed line-by-line scrutiny is done and amendments added.

There is then a third reading and a final chance to make amendments and votes.

If the Lords make changes to the draft bill, it is then sent to the Commons to agree, change or reject it. Once the bill is finalised and passed by both houses, it is sent to the queen for royal assent.

(Cayman Compass)

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Dadre Seymour has been instrumental for the Rotary Club of Providenciales.

Dadre and members of her family.

New Rotary Club President of Providenciales Six years after joining the Rotary Club of Providenciales, accountant Dadre Seymour has become its latest President.

She is driven, dynamic and ready to make a difference.

Although Dadre has a busy personal life as she balances her accountancy career, her

marriage and being a mother to three young girls, she still feels the need to give back.

“I want to emphasise that Rotary Service to Humanity, should not be defined only by what we do but more importantly, by who we are.”

Dadre, during her first speech as President

of the club at the 27th Annual Changeover held on Saturday at Beaches, called for more service to the TCI. “One of the key strengths of Rotary that we will continue to leverage as we deliver service to our community, is the diversity in skillset and vocation across our members,

many of whom are successful business leaders and professionals.”

The 33-year-old was also humbled by the selection process and acknowledged that service is key to her.

“The most gratifying thing for me is to know and see that my efforts as an individual;

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Mr and Mrs W. B. Blythe Duncanson

“ready to make a difference” and even more so as a group we can make a difference in our community.”

Dadre does not only talk the talk, since 2016, but she has also been instrumental in the club.

She served as Projects Director for two years during which time, she launched a Project Drive in partnership with the Rotary

Club of Grand Turk to assist victims affected

by Hurricane Dorian in Freeport, Bahamas.

The Club was able to ship a container filled with food, clothing, and baby supplies to name a few. As Projects Director in 2019, she decided to extend the senior citizens' drive to the other islands such as Grand Turk, North and Middle Caicos. She also served as

Club Service Director.

In 2018, she received the Rotarian of the Year award.

The full list of the Rotary Club of Providenciales 2022/2023 Board of Directors reads: Dadre Seymour - President Lofton Ellis - President-Elect

Ralph Patrick - Immediate Past President Sheba Wilson - Director of Club Admin Lavern Bassett - Director of New Generation Jaron Harvey - Director of Club Projects Nolan Smith - Director of PR Roma Stubbs - Club Secretary

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Moving to Higher Ground, by John Englander, is an introduction to the subject of sea level rise, written in a conversational tone, that makes complex scientific concepts easy to understand.

Salt Cay, seen from across the ocean. According to the Rising Seas Institute, for a thirty to fiftyyear time frame, plan for sea level rise of up to 1 meter (approx. 3 feet). (Photo: Titus de Boer)

Greedy lawyers, rising sea levels and the benefits of a good read Last week there appeared in this newspaper a very interesting article, written by Gemma Handy, entitled ‘Civil recovery costs near $23M – AG warns process unlikely to wrap up this year’. In it Handy revealed that the much-lauded civil recovery programme has cost the country a whopping 23 million dollars over the past twelve and half years; an average of just over 1.8 million dollars per year of taxpayer’s money. The paragraph that really stuck in my mind was the following: “Around $22.4 million has been recouped so far – in what is said to be one of the largest asset recovery programmes in the world – with just over another $7 million due for collection. Figures confirmed to the Weekly News reveal that for the $22.8 million price tag there have been a total of 86 recoveries to date.”

Given the extraordinary dollar amounts involved, it is not difficult for a lay person to surmise that the Civil Recovery lawyers have been paid more than 100% of the collected monies and the government is in the lamentable position of being left with an IOU as a result of this program. “Good for them!” one might say, or in

the words of the Attorney General, "I don’t think any law firm is in business not to make money.” And she goes on to note that, “In dollars and cents, the amount collected might not sound like much.”

Some would agree. In fairness, as the Attorney General goes on to explain, “…across the Islands we have recovered just over 4,000 acres of Crown Land which is not included in that quantum. On Salt Cay alone, 1,500 acres have been recovered – prime land that can now be used for good, credible investment.”

That is certainly a lot of land.

But what exactly is this vacant land currently worth as it sits there?

What benefit comes from it, at this moment in time, for native Turks and Caicos Islanders, say on Salt Cay? I suppose it depends very much on when exactly the “now”, to which the Attorney General refers, is. This question and a statement made by the Director of the Crown Land Unit back in April, when he visited Salt Cay, namely that “It is of vital importance to preserve Crown Land for future generations.” was foremost on my mind as I was finishing a book by the American oceanographer John

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

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

Englander, entitled ‘Moving to Higher Ground’.

As the title suggests, the book is about Sea Level Rise (SLR) and the way forward, for coastal communities specifically, and indeed the entire world. As someone who does not have a scientific background, I appreciated how Englander, explains sea level rise in clear and simple terms and in a conversational tone that makes complex scientific concepts easy to understand.

The book is divided into three main sections. In the first, the author talks about the relationship between the climate crisis and the sea level rise and makes a very convincing argument that the sea level rise is happening right now, that its rate is increasing and that it is going to continue to rise for centuries, irrespective of whether

we can reduce carbon dioxide emissions right now. Everyone agrees that we can’t. That part is quite sobering. The second section of the book explores sea level rise from several different angles engineering challenges, the impact of flood insurance, real estate and economics. Finally, in the third section, which I enjoyed the most, he focuses on leadership and conveys, with genuine enthusiasm, the opportunities Sea Level Rise can create and the possibility of creative solutions; solutions already tried and tested in the Netherlands, the German city of Hamburg, and elsewhere. His core message to world leaders: “If the engineers, architects, lawyers, and financial community do not understand the issues of long-term SLR, we will not develop good adaptations. We simply cannot

afford to waste money and time on misguided short-sighted efforts.”

All well and good, you may say, but what does this have to do with Crown Land and a U.K. law firm making millions on the back of a civil recovery programme? And I see your point, and yet there is, I’d like to offer, a clear connection.

If the main reward of the civil recovery effort was not hard cash, because there is effectively none left, it all having mostly gone to a group of clever, some might say greedy lawyers, then how much value is there really in the thousands of recovered, undeveloped acres for future generations? I am not claiming to have all the answers, but if the science is correct we may want to look urgently at the beneficial use of this vacant land before it becomes a dive site over the next one hundred years!

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Bahamas among most exposed to Ukraine war The Bahamas must brace for multiple economic “uncertainties” over the next 12-18 months, a governance reformer warned this week, after it was named among the eight Western Hemisphere states most vulnerable to the Ukraine war.

Hubert Edwards, head of the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s (ORG) economic development committee, told Tribune Business that the country must “not throw our hands up in the air” over ongoing and yet-toemerge pressures stemming from Russia’s invasion and the persistent post-COVID supply chain shocks.

He spoke out after the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in an assessment of the Ukraine conflict’s economic impact on Latin America and the Caribbean, listed The Bahamas among those most exposed to the conflict because of their dependence on imported oil (energy) and food.

Pegging The Bahamas’ dependence on net imports

The invasion in Ukraine by Russia has vibrated across the globe. of oil, gas and food (OGA) as equivalent to 3.7 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP), the IDB said: “Net imports of OGA represent large shares of GDP in countries such as Jamaica (13.7 percent), Barbados (12.5 percent), El Salvador (9 percent), Belize (8.5 percent), Dominican Republic (5.5 percent), Suriname (4.7 percent), The Bahamas (3.7 percent) and Honduras (2.3 percent).

“These countries are the most prone to shortterm balance of payments problems and food insecurity.

Poorer households will be

disproportionately affected by the rise in OGA prices as they devote a large share of income to the purchase of food and transport services.”

The 3.7 percent of GDP figure given for The Bahamas is roughly equivalent to $400m, a sum that some observers may feel is low, given that this nation imports 100 percent of its fossil fuel needs. Central Bank data shows The Bahamas spent $218.616m on oil-related imports in the 2022 first quarter alone, a 30 percent year-over-year increase compared to 2021, while the country’s annual food import

Monkeypox confirmed in Jamaica THE Monkeypox virus has been confirmed in Jamaica.

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton told a press conference this afternoon that the case is a man who recently returned to Jamaica from the United Kingdom.

Tufton said he went to the public health system on July 5, having arrived on the island five days earlier.

He said the patient has been isolated and his close contacts are in quarantine.

He said contract tracing will continue if it becomes necessary.

Tufton said Jamaica’s emergency response protocols have been activated while urging Jamaicans not to panic.

FIVE FACTS ABOUT MONKEYPOX * Monkeypox is caused by the monkeypox virus, a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae. * Monkeypox is usually a self-limited disease with

bill has consistently been pegged at $1bn.

Mr Edwards, meanwhile, said The Bahamas was at no risk of suffering a balance of payment crisis in the shortterm given its $3bn external reserves and the outlook in recent Central Bank reports.

However, he asserted that policymakers need to “wrap their minds around” the issue from a long-term perspective and “come to grips with” how to make the economy more resilient so future difficulties are avoided.

Pointing out that the IDB’s focus on energy and

food dependency merely “underlines” vulnerabilities that are well-known with regard to The Bahamas, the ORG economic chief said balance of payments difficulties have to be avoided at all costs because it will result in the country struggling to pay for critical imports.

“Based on the reports from the Central Bank that the level of reserves we have is over $3bn right now, we are OK,” Mr Edwards told this newspaper. “If we are looking at this long-term, and the potential impact and how we approach this, we have to look

that because a portion of the reserves is borrowed money and is possibly not usable.”

The Government boosted the Central Bank’s external reserves with its foreign currency borrowings at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and these monies will eventually have to be repaid. Reiterating his belief that The Bahamas faces no short-term balance of payments pressures, Mr Edwards nevertheless said much depends on how long the Ukraine conflict - and its impact on global oil and food prices - lasts.

DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCIES

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2022 HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS EXPOSITION “Mission Ready | Pledge to Prepare; Be Smart Take Part” The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) will be hosting its 3rd Hurricane Preparedness Exposition on 1st July 2022 from 10:00 am at the Town Centre Mall, Parking Lot, Downtown, Providenciales.

The Hurricane Preparedness Expo will feature booths from over twentyfive different agencies, partners and public safety officials this year. The event provides critical stakeholders with roles in disaster management an opportunity to interact with the public, demonstrate their services, and guide individuals and businesses on how they can prepare for this hurricane season.

The goal is to ensure residents are ready should a hurricane impact our region by offering a one-stop shop for the general public to gather helpful information and ask their hurricane and storm-related questions.

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton. symptoms lasting from 2 to 4 weeks. * Monkeypox is transmitted to humans through close contact with an infected person or animal, or with material contaminated with the virus. * Monkeypox virus is transmitted from one person to another by

close contact with lesions, body fluids, respiratory droplets and contaminated materials such as bedding. * Monkeypox typically presents clinically with fever, rash and swollen lymph nodes and may lead to a range of medical complications. (Jamaica Gleaner)

We ask all residents to come out and participate in this preparedness event. The event is free, fun and educational with tons of giveaways, including the chance to win a Graceway Smart Supermarket Hurricane Supplies Shopping Spree on 1st July 2022.

This venture also encompasses the principles of Public-Private Partnership, as it demonstrates the Disaster Risk Reduction commitment of the private sector in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It also highlight's the Public Sector Department's determination to ensure all major entities are involved in its goal of building a resilient country.

THE HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS EXPO WILL BE ON FRIDAY, 1ST JULY 2022, AT THE TOWN CENTRE MALL, PARKING LOT, DOWNTOWN, PROVIDENCIALES, FROM 10:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM. WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR PARTICIPATION. 31361

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CARICOM wants UK to remove sword of Damocles over BVI THE Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping Tuesday emphatically called on the British government to remove the sword of Damocles over the British Virgin Islands (BVI) that it says addresses the question of “a potential reimposition of direct rule” from London.

“We view that as anachronistic and a return to Crown colony government. It is unbecoming of the British government in the third decade of the 21st century to have the sword of Damocles hanging over a free people in this manner,” St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves told reporters at the end of the 43rd summit of the CARICOM leaders that ended here on Tuesday night.

“I am quite sure they would see the inconsistency, the hypocrisy, the behaviour of certain persons in the British Parliament and the way things have happened there in relation to the BVI,” Gonsalves said, adding “the book of Mathew tells us you must take the mote out of your eye when you trying to take the beam out of somebody else’s own.

“We have to stop this kind of hypocrisy and nonsense. The British are our friends and we must talk frankly and straightforwardly to our friends on this issue,” Gonsalves added.

Bahamas Foreign Affairs Minister, Fred Mitchell said that the CARICOM leaders had issued a ‘strong statement of support” for the BVI. “We were quite forceful in speaking to the British about the whole idea of imposing direct rule

on the Virgin Islands. I myself had a meeting, other ministers in the margins of the Summit of the Americas (held in Los Angeles last month) to talk about the BVI and the British have decided that they will not at this point impose direct rule, but they have reserved the possibility of doing so.

“This therefore hangs over BVI like the sword of Damocles and we think that ought to be removed.

The people of BVI ought to have an honest fair opportunity to straighten out their own affairs and we think they are capable of doing so,” Mitchell said.

He recalled Gonsalves had earlier indicated that “the wealth which exists in BVI today was actually built up by the population in the BVI. They constructed it and they have a right to be able to set right whatever went wrong without the interference of an outside power,” he added.

Last month, the Governor of the British Overseas Territory, John Rankin, said London had decided against imposing a partial suspension of the BVI onstitution and has accepted the National Unity Government’s proposal on how to implement the other recommendations outlined in the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report.

He said following discussions, the Government of National Unity submitted a final proposal to the UK Government outlining, with clear timelines, how they will deliver the COI recommendations but without the need for a temporary partial suspension of the Constitution.

“I can inform you …that

CARICOM leaders had issued a ‘strong statement of support” for the BVI. UK Ministers have agreed to the proposal submitted by the Government of National Unity.

The Premier and Government of National Unity have shown the will and commitment to improve governance in the BVI and therefore it is right that elected officials here should have the opportunity to implement the COI recommendations,” the Governor added.

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said his government welcomed the UK Ministers’ agreement and that his government will work closely with Rankin, and “in the spirit of partnership with the United Kingdom, to deliver for the people of the Virgin Islands.

“Our success will be the result of doing the hard work of reforming our institutions and systems of Government and engendering a

new culture in the handling of the peoples’ business.”

In the recently released COI report, Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom recommended “a return to Ministerial Government and an elected House of Assembly as soon as practicable, with the Governor taking regular advice from the Advisory Council and others on the earliest practicable date on which such government can resume.

The Commissioner is also recommending an early and speedy review of the Constitution with the purpose of ensuring that abuses of the type he has identified do not recur, establishing a Constitution that will enable the people of the BVI to meet their aspirations including those in respect of selfgovernment within the context of a modern democracy.

CARICOM leaders in May said they had taken note of the release on April 29, 2022, of the COI Report and “supports the decision of the duly elected Government of the BVI to welcome the recommendations for improving governance and their commitment to work with the United Kingdom to address the weaknesses identified in the COI report.

“CARICOM agrees that the people of BVI and their duly elected representatives have the responsibility to ensure good governance with full transparency and accountability and should work together to achieve mutually acceptable solutions to address the concerns highlighted in the COI report,” CARICOM said with regards to the BVI, an Associate member of the grouping.

(Caribbean.loopnews.com)

Turkish court rejects request to extradite Haiti assassination suspect A TURKISH court rejected today a request to extradite a man wanted by Haiti over his alleged involvement in the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.

Moise, the 53-year-old former businessman who took office in 2017, was shot dead in July 2021 at his private residence and his wife was wounded in the attack. A group of Colombian mercenaries emerged as the main suspects though nobody has been convicted in connection with the case.

Businessman Samir Handal, a Jordanian national, was detained on an Interpol red notice as he transited Turkey on the way from the United States to Jordan last November, but his lawyers said the red notice was later lifted upon their request.

Handal and his lawyers have said the suspect only rented a house

Samir Handal and his lawyers have said the suspect only rented a house to Emmanuel Sanon, a suspected mastermind of the assassination.

to Emmanuel Sanon, a suspected mastermind of the assassination, but that Handal did not know about the plans.

A report in August by Haiti’s police said Handal had hosted “meetings of a political character” at his Port-au-Prince home that included Sanon’s participation.

Handal, who has been attending hearings via video link from a prison in Ankara where he has been held for eight months, cried and threw his hands up in the air as the judges read the verdict and ruled to release him.

Handal had said he was innocent and that the red notice was lifted.

“I rented an office space for a medical clinic hospital for Dr. (Emmanuel) Sanon,” he told the Turkish court in a previous hearing.

“I have never been in any meeting,

nor known anything. I heard about the assassination on radio and social media,” he said on May 30.

The lawyers had said Handal should not be extradited because he would be subject to hard labour in Haiti and that he may be tortured or die in prison due to the severe conditions.

They also emphasised the political uncertainty in the country, saying Turkey’s foreign ministry had warned last week against travel to Haiti citing increasing crime and security concerns.

“Our evidence is clear. It is not hard to see that our client will be tried unfairly, tortured and killed,” lawyer Mahmut Barlas said today.

Haiti wrote a letter to the Turkish authorities to say Handal would not be sentenced to hard labour. (Reuters)

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Super squad to target guns—New Bahamian Police Commissioner NEWLY appointed Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander has announced several anti-crime strategies to tackle gun violence in the country, including the establishment of a special antigang and firearms unit.

During the official handover ceremony at police headquarters this week, Commissioner Fernander also promised to review gun-related legislation to levy tougher penalties for people found with illegal weapons.

His comments come as the country faces a rash of homicides in recent days, with 75 murders recorded so far for the year. Just last week, some eight people were killed.

About 41 of the victims were suspects out on bail for pending murder cases, according to police officials.

Noting the loss of one life as one too many, Mr Fernander vowed to take bold actions in the fight against crime, adding that officials are now reviewing its intelligence unit to restructure their approach to the issue.

For his part, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis acknowledged the crime problem, telling those gathered that tougher police measures could not alone bring resolution. He said a propoer

Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander response is also conflict resolution, prevention, intervention, punishment, and rehabilitation.

“In recent times, the Bahamian public has become incensed by the loss of so many of our young men with the resurgence and proliferation of illegal firearms and gang related violence in our communities,” the new police chief said yesterday.

“To stem these criminal activities, we moved swiftly to establish Operation Ceasefire for immediate impact for immediate impact under the mantle of flooding

our streets with strategic saturated patrols, particularly in hotspot areas, targeting and disrupting prolific gang members.”

He added: “Today, I can say to you that Operation Ceasefire is in full effect, and it has been yielding successful results by removing drugs, firearms and ammunition off of our streets.

“Effective today’s date, Operation Ceasefire shall function as a separate unit under the name Ceasefire Unit to stem the activities of prolific offenders. As the weeks and months unfold, our bold

response to crime will become more evident and impactful.”

He also announced the establishment of a special antigang and firearms unit “with immediate effect” in response to recent spate of murders.

He said the specialised unit will be situated at the RBPF’s headquarters.

“It will operate as a standalone unit for a more focused approach to disrupt criminal activities involving firearms and ammunition,” the commissioner noted.

“Simultaneously, a request will be made to have a court dedicated to fast tracking illegal firearms and ammunition cases for swift justice. Our research, statistics and intelligence is telling us that firearms are used in the commission of the most serious crimes recorded, and therefore we must act swiftly to seal all avenues of this moral decay in our society by removing these offenders.

“In that vein, we want to review the laws to add tougher penalties in cases where persons are found in possession of an illegal weapon and the use of a weapon in the commission of an offence. Tough times call for tough measures” He also spoke about a specific police task force that was created

to focus on gun trafficking, saying the group had their first meeting last month.

Other initiatives, he added, includes planned monthly meetings with all law enforcement heads “with a view of exchanging ideas” and coming up with solutions to deal with the escalating crime rate and the implementation of a standalone domestic violence unit.

The unit will include the department of social services, religious leaders and private entities, according to Commissioner Fernander.

He also pledged to improve policing relations with the community.

“We are in the process of reviewing our community relations initiative to merge the tasks and responsibilities of our National Neighborhood Watch Council Program and the Urban Renewal Program to operate under one umbrella. We will be focusing on crime prevention initiatives, and we want everyone involved to be effective, including community leaders, religious leaders, and private entities,” he said.

For his part, former commissioner Paul Rolle said he came into the post with his integrity intact, and he left the post with that integrity remaining.

Bermuda: Electricity bills rise due to fuel price increases ELECTRICITY bills are set to rise after Belco was given permission to increase its charges.

The Regulatory Authority has approved a rise in the Fuel Adjustment Rate of about 6.5 per cent, although not all bills will go up by the same amount.

A spokesman for the energy company said: “This increase is as a result of rising fuel prices and a consequential adjustment to the Fuel Adjustment Rate.

“The FAR, which is approved by the Bermuda Regulatory Authority, reflects the total cost to deliver fuel to Belco’s central plant and comprises two parts – the fuel adjustment and Bermuda Government taxes.

“The fuel adjustment is based on the total cost of procuring fuel and includes shipping cost, supplier profit margin, local receipt, handling, storage and transport via pipeline from Ferry Reach to the Belco central plant.

“The second part of the FAR comprises two separate government taxes. The Government charges $31.79 per barrel of fuel in addition to a tax of 40 cents per barrel of fuel, which provides funding for

the St George’s Unesco World Heritage Site.

“The FAR is calculated quarterly and rises and falls as the purchase price of Belco’s fuel rises and falls.

The quarterly adjustment in the FAR is published by the RA and reflected in customers’ bills in the next billing cycle.

“The FAR is a cost recovery mechanism and all cost increases as well as any savings due to a reduction in Belco fuel costs are passed on to customers.”

The Belco rise, which came in on July 1, increased energy prices to 20.12 cents per kilowatt-hour, a rise from the previous FAR of 18.90 cents per kilowatt-hour sold for the April to June 2022 quarter.

The way the cost of electricity is calculated is a complex and multifactored one and Belco was unable to give an average price rise figure when contacted by The Royal Gazette.

Although the official inflation rate is 2.5 per cent, the energy increase comes after it emerged that some food items have increased in price by almost 30 per cent in the past year.

The Government’s Department of Statistics said the price of some

Belco has imposed price increases. meat, fresh fruit and vegetables rose sharply in the 12 months up to March this year.

In addition, Lindo’s has said that

food prices were likely to go up by 8 per cent as food bought at lower prices and stockpiled runs out.

A shortage of properties is also

pushing up rental prices, with hikes of as much as 30 per cent in the past 12 months, according to realtors. (Royal Gazette)

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Boris Johnson resigns: It is painful to leave Downing Street, says PM BORIS Johnson has said it is “painful not to be able to see through so many projects and ideas” as he announced his resignation as Tory party leader.

The PM was met with cheers from family and staff as he made his resignation speech outside No 10.

He said he had tried to persuade colleagues it would be “eccentric” to change leader and blamed the “herd instinct” in Westminster for his exit.

He added he intended to stay in office until his successor is chosen.

A timetable for a leadership contest would be announced next week, he said. The winner of that contest will become the next UK prime minister.

However, Mr Johnson is facing calls to leave No 10 immediately including from former Conservative prime minister Sir John Major.

In a letter to party bosses, Sir John said the leadership contest should be speeded up, or if not deputy PM Dominic Raab should take over as caretaker PM. Mr Johnson’s departure followed a mass revolt by ministers over his leadership, sparked by the dramatic resignation of Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary

The PM was met with cheers from family and staff as he made his resignation speech outside No 10.

Sajid Javid on Tuesday.

He resisted calls to quit including from newly-appointed Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi - for 48 hours, until it became clear that he had lost the confidence of his party and could not continue.

Speaking outside Downing Street, he said he had secured an “incredible mandate” in the 2019 general election, winning “the biggest Conservative majority since 1987”.

“The reason I have fought so hard in the last few days to continue to deliver that mandate in person, was not just because I wanted to do so, because I felt it was my job, my duty, my obligation to you to do what we promised in 2019.”

“I regret not to have been successful in those arguments,” he said, but acknowledged that the will of his party was “clear”.

“In politics, no one is remotely indispensable,” he said adding: “I want you to know how sad I am to be giving up the best job in the world, but them’s the breaks.”

He said he was proud of his achievements in office, citing taking the UK out of the EU, the government’s response to Covid and rolling out the vaccine programme.

He also said he had led “the West in standing up to Putin’s aggression in Ukraine”.

Addressing the Ukrainian people, he said: “We in the UK

will continue to back your fight for freedom for as long as it takes.”

President Volodymyr Zelensky praised Mr Johnson for “realising the threat of RF [Russian Federation] monster and always being at the forefront of supporting [Ukraine].”

Mr Johnson thanked his wife Carrie and their children as well as the staff of Downing Street and “you, the British people, for the immense privilege you have given me”.

“I know even if things can sometimes seem dark now our future together is golden,” he added.

He promised that he and his cabinet would to serve the country’s interest until a new leader is chosen. He has filled vacant posts in his cabinet, which will meet later.

He still faces a challenge, however, in replacing the raft of more junior ministers across several departments who quit to force his exit.

Mr Johnson came to power in July 2019, and six months later won a massive majority in a general election.

However, he has been dogged by controversy in recent months, including a fine for breaking

his own lockdown laws and his handling of sexual misconduct allegations against former Deputy Chief Whip Chris Pincher.

The Conservative Party will now hold a leadership contest to find a replacement for the departing leader.

So far Attorney General Suella Braverman is the only Tory MP to declare she will stand, and Steve Baker has said he is “seriously” considering running.

They are expected to be joined by more candidates in the coming days - although deputy PM Dominic Raab has ruled himself out.

Some Conservative MPs also have expressed concern Mr Johnson would stay in office until the autumn, with one saying he had lost “the trust and authority required to continue”.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Johnson should step down immediately and warned that if he did not Labour would hold a vote of no confidence in the government in Parliament.

If the government lost the confidence vote, it could lead to a general election, however, in order to pass, a large number of Conservative MPs would have to support the Labour motion. (BBC)

Boris Johnson reshuffles cabinet until new Tory leader takes over BORIS Johnson has filled vacant posts in his cabinet, after a wave of resignations left roles empty and shattered the PM’s authority.

Mr Johnson has quit as Tory leader and these ministers will remain in place until a successor is elected.

Greg Clark has been named new levelling up secretary, and James Cleverly as education secretary.

And Robert Buckland returns to the cabinet, as Wales secretary, in the swift reshuffle.

Shailesh Vara becomes Northern Ireland secretary, Kit Malthouse has been appointed chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Andrew Stephenson as minister without portfolio.

But the BBC understands government whips are having discussions about how to get current legislation through Parliament with so few junior ministers.

In recent days, dozens of ministers have quit as part of the mass exodus in protest at Mr Johnson’s leadership, impairing the

government’s ability to function properly.

In his resignation speech, Mr Johnson said he had appointed a new a cabinet to serve until a successor is elected to replace him as Tory leader and prime minister.

He said: “It is clearly now the will of the parliamentary Conservative Party that there should be a new leader of that party and therefore a new prime minister.

“And I’ve agreed with Sir Graham Brady, the chairman of our backbench MPs, that the process of choosing that new leader should begin now and the timetable will be announced next week.

“And I’ve today appointed a Cabinet to serve, as I will, until a new leader is in place.”

But opposition parties and some Tory MPs have urged Mr Johnson to go now to avoid government paralysis.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Johnson must not be allowed to “cling on” in No 10 once he has resigned and threatened to use a confidence motion in

Conservative MP James Cleverly is among those given cabinet roles.

Parliament to oust him.

“If they don’t get rid of him, then Labour will step up in the national interest and bring a vote of no confidence because we can’t go on with this prime minister clinging on for months and months to come,” Sir Keir said.

Former minister Sir Bob Neill told MPs there was a “serious question mark” over how long a “caretaker” prime minister could stay in place.

“Might it not be in everybody’s interest to speed up the transition as much as possible?” he added.

The newly appointed levelling up secretary said he would do his best to “provide stability”.

Mr Clark, who replaced a sacked Michael Gove, tweeted: “We have a duty to ensure that the country has a functioning government in the weeks ahead.”

Other cabinet ministers will remain in post, including Foreign

Secretary Liz Truss and Home Secretary Priti Patel.

“At this critical time my duty is to continue to lead this great office of state, to protect our national security, and keep the citizens of our country safe,” Ms Patel tweeted.

The appointments follow a dramatic 48 hours in which dozens of ministers - including former chancellor Rishi Sunak - resigned and plunged Mr Johnson’s leadership into crisis.

Mr Sunak’s replacement as chancellor Nadhim Zahawi was among the ministers urging the PM to quit.

Mr Johnson resisted the calls until Thursday morning, when it became clear that he had lost the confidence of his MPs and that the government could no longer function.

Less than three years ago, Mr Johnson won an historic landslide victory in a general election - but he has been dogged by controversy in recent months, including a fine for breaking his own lockdown laws.

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China: MI5 and FBI heads warn of ‘immense’ threat The heads of UK and US security services have made an unprecedented joint appearance to warn of the threat from China.

FBI director Christopher Wray said China was the “biggest long-term threat to our economic and national security” and had interfered in politics, including recent elections.

MI5 head Ken McCallum said his service had more than doubled its work against Chinese activity in the last three years and would be doubling it again.

MI5 is now running seven times as many investigations related to activities of the Chinese Communist Party compared to 2018, he added.

The FBI’s Wray warned that if China was to forcibly take Taiwan it would “represent one of the most horrific business disruptions the world has ever seen”.

In response, China Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said British intelligence was trying to “hype up the China threat theory” and he advised the head of MI5 to “cast away imagined demons”.

He said the FBI director had also been “playing up the China threat to smear and attack China” revealing a “Cold War mentality” and urged him to stop making “irresponsible” remarks.

The first ever joint public

Both men warned that China was drawing lessons from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. appearance by the two directors came at MI5 headquarters in Thames House, London.

McCallum also said the challenge posed by the Chinese Communist Party was “gamechanging”, while Wray called it “immense” and “breath-taking”.

Wray warned the audience which included chief executives of businesses and senior figures from universities - that the Chinese government was “set on stealing your technology” using a range of tools.

He said it posed “an even more serious threat to western businesses than even many sophisticated businesspeople realised”. He cited

cases in which people linked to Chinese companies out in rural America had been digging up genetically modified seeds which would have cost them billions of dollars and nearly a decade to develop themselves.

He also said China deployed cyber espionage to “cheat and steal on a massive scale”, with a hacking programme larger than that of every other major country combined.

The MI5 head said intelligence about cyber threats had been shared with 37 countries and that in May a sophisticated threat against aerospace had been disrupted.

McCallum also pointed to

a series of examples linked to China. These included a British aviation expert who had received an approach online and had been offered an attractive employment opportunity. He travelled to China twice to be “wined and dined” before being asked for technical information on military aircraft by a company which was actually a front for Chinese intelligence officers.

“That’s where we stepped in,” said McCallum. He also said one engineering firm had been approached by a Chinese company which led to its technology being taken before the deal was then called off, forcing the company, Smith’s Harlow, to go into administration in 2020.

And he pointed to the interference alert issued by Parliament in January about the activities of Christine Lee. He said these types of operations aimed to amplify pro-Chinese communist party voices and silence those that questioned its authority. “It needs to be challenged,” the MI5 head said.

In the US, the FBI director said the Chinese government had directly interfered in a congressional election in New York this spring because they did not want a candidate who was a critic and former protester at Tiananmen Square to be elected.

They had done so, he said, by hiring a private investigator to dig up derogatory information. When they could not find anything, he said there had been an effort to manufacture a controversy using a sex worker before even suggesting staging a car accident.

Wray said China was drawing “all sorts of lessons” from the conflict in Ukraine. This included trying to insulate themselves from any future sanctions of the type that have hit Russia. If China did invade Taiwan, the economic disruption would be much greater than that seen this year, he said, with western investments in China becoming “hostages” and supply chains disrupted.

“I don’t have any reason to think their interest in Taiwan has abated in any fashion,” the FBI director told journalists after the speech.

The MI5 head said new legislation would help to deal with the threat but the UK also needed to become a “harder target” by ensuring that all parts of society were more aware of the risks. He said that reform of the visa system had seen over 50 students linked to the Chinese military leaving the UK. “China has for far too long counted on being everybody’s second-highest priority,” Wray said, adding: “They are not flying under the radar anymore.” (BBC)

Ukraine war: 21,000 alleged war crimes being investigated, prosecutor says UKRAINE says it is investigating more than 21,000 war crimes and crimes of aggression allegedly committed by Russia since the start of its invasion.

Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova told the BBC she was receiving reports of between 200 to 300 war crimes a day.

She admitted that many trials would be held in absentia, but stressed that it was “a question of justice” to continue with the prosecutions.

Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February. It denies all war crimes allegations.

Speaking to the BBC’s World Service Outside Source programme, Ms Venediktova warned that Russian soldiers who killed, tortured or raped civilians “should understand that it’s only a question of time when they all will

be in court”.

She said that although her team was working in regions across Ukraine, it was unable to investigate all cases “properly and effectively” because of a lack of access to some people and areas.

This was an apparent reference to Ukraine’s territories occupied by Russian troops.

In May, Ms Venediktova said that about 600 suspects had already been identified and 80 prosecutions had begun.

The first Russian soldier to be put on trial in Ukraine, Sgt Vadim Shishimarin, was sentenced to life in prison for killing a civilian in May. Ukraine says it has uncovered multiple mass graves in Bucha, Borodyanka and other towns near the capital Kyiv that were briefly seized by Russian troops.

Ukraine says it has uncovered multiple mass graves in Bucha and other towns near Kyiv that were briefly seized by Russian troops.

The International Criminal Court has described Ukraine as a “crime scene”, dispatching its largest team of detectives ever to the country to assist in multiple investigations.

Moscow has repeatedly denied targeting civilians.

On the ground, Ukraine’s military said Russian troops were preparing for an offensive in the

eastern Donetsk region, shelling several towns.

Russia captured nearly all of the neighbouring Luhansk region over the weekend, part of its attempts to seize the wider Donbas area.

In its update, Ukraine’s military said its forces were under intense pressure but had so far held off Russian forces.

Residents of Slovyansk, a key

city in Ukrainian hands, were earlier urged to evacuate further west - a day after a deadly Russian attack on a local market.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, meanwhile, said “artillery from our Western partners had started working very powerfully, so the losses of the occupiers will only increase”.

(BBC)

24 CLASSIFIEDS SWANN THOMAS ALEXANDER Breezy Brae, 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 doorframes. Salary: $7.00 Hourly.

CONTACT: 332-1022 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board Work Permit Renewal

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CURTIS ANTHONY LIGHTBORNE THREE NATIONALITY BAR AND RESTAURANT Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

CHEF/COOK Setting up workstations.

Preparing ingredients, chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. Salary: $10.00 Hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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DANNERIS DEL CARMEN CUETO D HALL Close to Lapels, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

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

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 342-0049 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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BABYSITTER

Good skills in child safety, to prepare meals and snacks for the child, do laundry and light house chores. Basic Salary: $9 hourly CONTACT: (649)247-6602

Belongers are encouraged to submit their resume to the labour board. 31429

To cut, shape and dress materials.

Lifting, carrying and placing prepared blocks. Mixing cement and mortar. Restoring old and worn masonry. Basic Salary: $9 hourly

CONTACT: (649)343-1007

Belongers are encouraged to submit their resume to the labour board.

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and cleaning dishes.

STOCKER

COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION

Hibiscus plaza, south dock 649 347-2268

SUMMARY

The Property Manager is responsible of the general operation, maintenance and record keeping of at least one property, but typically several, which are part of the company’s management portfolio, reporting to the General Manager on a regular basis. Duties with this role include bookkeeping, landscape management as well as all tasks associated with co-ordination of property maintenance, repairs, regulations and inspections. As such mandatory experience for this role includes a minimum of 10 years’ experience in business accounting. Successful individuals working in this role generally possess a diverse skill-set including the ability to negotiate, build relationships with guests and manage records. Additionally, they should have sound knowledge of business and financial proceedings.

DESCRIPTION

They are expected to take prospective clients on tours of the properties, prepare agreements and ensure required services are connected. The Property Manager role can be very demanding and the necessary skills are required to handle any problems that may occur. They are also required to have excellent people skills and make not only their clients feel comfortable, but to report regularly to Property owners on all pertinent aspects on the Property rental.

SKILLS

Accounting and Finance back ground ( extensive ), with the ability to use QuickBooks and Excel to provide at least monthly reporting to company management and property owners as required.

Administrative skills and demonstrable attention to details Ability to work flexible hours and extended periods, we have a season that can be very busy, the Property Manager is expected to be available to clients 24/7 when they are in-residence, position is a salaried position and after hours work is expected.

Being positive and courteous to clients

EDUCATION Knowledge and proven experience of management, accounting, landscaping, construction and repairs are mandatory, an extensive health and safety knowledge, along with first aid training is also favored.

SALARY: $1,700 per month Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Contact: frantz@gracebaycarrentals.com Tel: (649) 246-0775

MASON

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

PROPERTY MANAGER

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#4, Millenium Highway, Blue HillsProvidenciales. is seeking to employ a

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

#1216 Leeward Highway, Providenciales

• •

MG CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE

CAMEO KARROL MORGAN

of Millenium Highway, Blue Hills is seeking to employ a

TSI MANAGEMENT

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Bay Contact 649-941-5160

MAINTAINER

$6.25p/h receiving and packing products to stock shelves

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

$10.00 P/H Perform minor fixes such as repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls etc.

PAULA J. WARD

121 parker Ave. blue hill

$9.00p/h Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding.

#756 Leeward highway

$6.25p/h Sweeping, mopping, laundry

VILLA DEL MAR

$6.25 p/h clean outside the property, dispose trash.

Contact 231-3163

DOMESTIC WORKER

CARPENTER

Bonaventure Cres, Grace

CEDAR LODGE CAFÉ

LABOURER

Renewal. belonger are encouraged to apply to the labour board. 31425

PROVIDENCE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR A

QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED PRINCIPAL AND TEACHER REQUIREMENTS: • Must be trained in Primary Education and/or a specialist area with at least a bachelor’s degree and must be able to diagnose various learning styles • Must have a minimum of ten years’ experience working at the elementary level • Must demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative and also as a team player • Must demonstrate best practices and implement various learning styles within the school • Must be able to implement and demonstrate multiple intelligence strategies and create IEPs • Must have the ability and experience to coordinate various school enrichment programs • Have worked with an international curriculum and has experience with;

The Primary National Curriculum in England, ABEKA and the TCI National Primary Curriculum • Must be enthusiastic, energetic, approachable, creative, tech savvy and have excellent communication skills with a willingness to lead in a dynamic manner. Must create vibrant a learning environment and put in extra hours when necessary.

COMPENSATIONS: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience at $23,000 to $36,000 per annum.

Suitable applicants must submit resumes along with copies of qualifications and three character references.

This position is currently held by work permit holders. Belongers are welcome to apply.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO

PROVIDENCE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY TCI EDEN LANE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS, BWI YOU MAY EMAIL: ADMIN@PIATCI.COM 31432

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SKY VARIETY STORE OF SOUTH DOCK RD is seeking to employ a

G&G CONSTRUCTION

BELIEVE CONSTRUCTION of #28 South Dock Rd is seeking to employ a

of Blue Hills is seeking to employ a

STORE CLERK CARPENTER CARPENTER To structure Responsible for stock records and organizing products in the store for customers to locate them easily. Basic Salary: $6.50 hourly

To structure installation and fixtures, shaping or cutting materials to a specified measurement. Basic Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: (649)346-7379

Belongers are encouraged to submit their resume to the labour board. 31433

CONTACT: (649)346-4078

installation and fixtures, shaping or cutting materials to a specified measurement. Basic Salary: $10 hourly

Belongers are encouraged to submit their resume to the labour board. 31430

CONTACT: (649)241-1096

Belongers are encouraged to submit their resume to the labour board. 31431

MG CONSTRUCTION

of House #4, Millenium Highway, Blue HillsProvidenciales is seeking to employ a

STEELMAN

GOLDEN SCISSORS

#76 Kenneth Prospere Building, Airport Road

TAILOR & SEAMSTRESS

Building and installing iron girders, columns, and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges, and other structures. Basic Salary: $9 hourly.

CONTACT: (649)343-1007

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Fit and study garments on customers.

Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines. Measure parts such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines.

Salary based on commission

CONTACT: 242-7485

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 31434

SENIOR COMMERCIAL AND CONVEYANCING LAWYER Applicants must have a history of handling substantial real estate and business transactions, and a proven ability to attract HNW clients.

Level of responsibility requires at least 15 years’ PQE. The position is occupied by a work permit holder.

Salary is over $100k p.a., negotiable.

On Behalf of our Client: ORDELUS BONAS We are seeking to employ an:

HANDYMAN

TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleaning and preparing construction sites.

• Loading and unloading materials and equipment.

• Building and taking down scaffolding and temporary structures.

• Digging trenches, compacting earth and backfilling holes.

• Operating and tending machinery and heavy equipment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Landscaping (mowing, trimming, planting)

• • • • • •

Quick Loading & Unloading.

Multitasking Skills.

Hand Tools & Power Tools.

Farm & Field Work.

Ability to Lift Heavy Loads.

Physical Stamina and Strength.

SEND APPLICATIONS TO SAVORY & CO. REGENT HOUSE, F205, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES EMAIL RECEPTION@SAVORY-CO.COM • FAX 946 4848 APPLICANTS WHO ARE ISLANDERS ARE INVITED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE IMMIGRATION BOARD.

EXPERIENCE:

An ability to complete, hands-on tasks, such as cleaning, moving or landscaping.

SALARY: $ 1,200.00 Monthly

On Behalf of our Client: TABOO BAR & GRILL We are seeking to employ an:

WAITRESS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum age requirements: In some states, Waiter/Waitresses must meet a minimum age requirement to serve alcohol in an eating establishment.

LABOURER Cleaning up around the

sites, removing all trash and debris, assisting skill workers and any other duties as may be necessary. Salary $7.00 per hour weekly

PHONE (649) 232-4204 Turks and Caicos Islanders/Belongers are advise to apply within the Labour Department

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HOURS OF WORK:

On Behalf of our Client: WARATAH CONSTRUCTION We are seeking to employ:

TWO (2) CABINET MAKERS

TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greeting guests and taking drink and food orders • Staying attentive to the needs of guests in the dining area • Delivering food from the kitchen to the guests • Ensuring the food order is made correctly by kitchen staff and looks presentable for guests • Following health code standards with regards to the handling of food

Bottle Creek. North Caicos

Monday-Friday, 40 hours weekly.

Interested and qualified persons should submit an application to Russell and Associates (2004) Ltd., 229 Prestige Place, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands or contact us via email: delthia@russellandassocaitesltd.com; Telephone: 649-244-3572. Applicants are also encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Department of Labour and Employment Services on or before 8th July 2022. Only short-listed persons will be contacted.

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TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

UNLIMITED CONSTRUCTIONS

• Customer service skills: Before anything else, Waiter/Waitresses are customer service professionals. People entering this field should develop skills that help them work with the public.

• Physical ability: Due to the demands of the job, Waiter/Waitresses should have the physical ability to stand for long periods of time and lift trays of food, racks of cups and other objects that might be a part of daily duties.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• High school diploma or equivalent • Training program in cabinet making preferred • Proven work experience in cabinet

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 3-5 years of progressive Restaurant experience with 1-2 years being in a supervisory capacity.

Salary $ 7.00 per hour Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience.

INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED PERSONS SHOULD SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO RUSSELL AND ASSOCIATES (2004) LTD., 229 PRESTIGE PLACE, GRACE BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS OR CONTACT US VIA EMAIL: DELTHIA@RUSSELLANDASSOCAITESLTD.COM; TELEPHONE: 649-244-3572. APPLICANTS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ON OR BEFORE 8TH JULY 2022. ONLY SHORT-LISTED PERSONS WILL BE CONTACTED.

• Using hand tools and woodworking machinery for cutting, trimming, and shaping wood • Making use of adhesives for fitting different cabinet components • Applying polish or stain to ready furniture • Sanding surfaces to remove any unevenness • Repairing old furniture • Reading and interpreting blueprints • Outlining and cutting wood as per the dimensions • Developing work completion timeline • Assembling cabinet components using screws and hammers • Ensuring all dimensions are correct

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making or the construction industry • Familiarity with woodworking machineries like Bandsaw, drill press, and bench grinder • Basic knowledge of different types of materials • Know-how of the latest trends and styles in cabinet making • Good analytical skills • Good communication skills • Strong technical skills • Ability to lift heavy items • Ability to work for long and flexible hours

EXPERIENCE:

At least five (5) years of experience.

Must have extensive knowledge and experience working with wood such as Teak, Ipe, Cumaru, Oak and Mahogany.

Salary $ 12.00 per hour Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Interested and qualified persons should submit an application to Russell and Associates (2004) Ltd., 229 Prestige Place, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands or contact us via email: delthia@russellandassocaitesltd.com; Telephone: 649-244-3572. Applicants are also encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Department of Labour and Employment Services on or before 8th July 2022. Only short-listed persons will be contacted.

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

JOB OPPORTUNITY

On Behalf of our Client

M & E CLEANING SERVICES We are seeking to employ a:

AERODROME INSPECTOR

CLEANER

PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a technical position within the Civil Aviation Authority, in which the Inspector is responsible for the regulatory oversight of the aerodromes and aerodrome fire and rescue services and personnel, and aircraft refueling operations within the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the organization’s aims and objectives are achieved as it relates to his/her functional area.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assess and regularly audit all licensed aerodromes, and to carry out audits and inspections of aerodrome operations as necessary, commensurate with the post holder’s discipline and training; • To monitor aerodrome operations including wildlife control and apron management • To assist with the review and evaluation of proposal for aerodrome development and construction works on the aerodromes • To respond to emergency situations occurring on or in the vicinity of the aerodrome • To assist with accident investigation as required and assigned • to ensure that licensees meet the requirements and, where possible, produce improvements in a cooperative manner, for example, in Safety Management Systems.

• To produce written audit reports for presentation to the service provider and to follow-up on outstanding audit findings until closure is achieved.

• To act as a source for professional expertise and technical assessment for any project at licensed aerodrome; to ensure it meets the requirements and that safety is effectively managed during the work or with the introduction of the new development.

• To co-operate with other functional areas within the CAA to achieve optimum safety regulation.

• To contribute to the working practices of Aerodrome Standards Department, including the setting

of policies and principles, and performing reviews to ensure that regulatory oversight is adequately maintained and meets the changing needs of the industry.

• To maintain personal regulatory competency.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE: • In-depth knowledge of the technical requirements relating to aerodrome design and operations as set out in OTAR 139 and ICAO Annexes particularly Annex 14 and supplementary materials • In-depth knowledge and experience of aerodrome operations • Regulatory training and experience • Knowledgeable of ASSI and the OTAR system of regulation • Good knowledge of the ICAO, its structure and functions • Good knowledge of SMS and QMS • Good human relations and interpersonal skills • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing • Sound judgment and decision making abilities • Ability to evaluate proposals for aerodrome development and certification • Knowledge of Auditing and administration • Knowledgeable of Air Traffic Services functions • Good computer skills

PERSONAL QUALITIES: • Willingness to take personal responsibility • Good reasoning ability • A positive attitude • A team player • Professionalism, Tactfulness, firmness and impartiality • The personality to win professional respect and confidence of others OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Fluent in English • Willingness to travel locally and internationally SALARY: $70,680.00 per annum

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:

July 8th, 2022

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to the Office Administrator, Civil Aviation Authority, Courtyard Plaza Unit 1B Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands or Email athomas@tcicaa.tc to reach no later than July 8th, 2022.

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TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Cleaning, stocking and supplying designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc) • Performing and documenting routine inspection and maintenance activities.

• Carry out heavy cleaning tasks and special projects.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS • Customer Service skills.

• Time management skills.

• Organization skills.

• Keen Attention to detail.

• Early Morning/Late Afternoons • On call Salary $ 1200.00 per month.

INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED PERSONS SHOULD SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO RUSSELL AND ASSOCIATES (2004) LTD., 229 PRESTIGE PLACE, GRACE BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS OR CONTACT US VIA EMAIL: DELTHIA@RUSSELLANDASSOCAITESLTD.COM; TELEPHONE: 649-244-3572. APPLICANTS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ON OR BEFORE 8TH JULY 2022. ONLY SHORT-LISTED PERSONS WILL BE CONTACTED. 31344

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SITE ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION:

Plan and supervise a wide range of construction projects from start to finish, experience in managing large scale vertical construction projects is necessary.

You will organize and oversee construction the construction team procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project.

• Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements.

• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.

• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met.

• Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies.

• Allocate staff with responsibilities • Supervise the work of all construction team members and give guidance when needed.

• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed progress reports.

• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues.

Requirements: • Proven experience as construction project manager, minimum 10 years’ experience managing projects greater then USD $15 MIL. • In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and site engineer principles • Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards • Good knowledge of MS Office, MS Projects • Familiarity with construction/ project management software Procore and Blue Beam • Outstanding communication and negotiation skills • Excellent organizational and time-management skills • A team player with leadership abilities Salary: $1500.00/weekly Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their resume to Labour Board Contact: NORSTAR GROUP LTD. UNIT 2C, COURTYARD PLAZA, PROVIDENCIALES PHONE:(649) 941-3600 EMAIL:PCHAPLIN@NORSTARGROUP.TC 31360

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Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

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Wheeland, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

LABOURER

Back Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

Salary: $7.00 Hourly

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

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

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

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 247-8458

CONTACT: 347-5253

CONTACT: 344-3844

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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JERKY’S CATERING & PRIVATE CHEF

31307

WAITRESS Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 243-3645 BELONGERS ONLY RENEWAL

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JOD TILUS

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

#2 Mara, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

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

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 247-8458

CONTACT: 243-2256

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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JSWC LTD.

RELIABLE REFRIGERATION

Next to Island Bargain, Leeward Highway

#4B Caribbean Place, Providenciales

ASSISTANT MANAGER

HVAC TECHNICIANS

• Must have knowledge and experience in wholesale and retail business.

• Must have knowledge in computer and experience working with QuickBooks, Microsoft Office POS. • In-charge for the employee schedule, sales tally and deposit monitoring.

• In-charge for the merchandise system entry and pricing.

CONTACT: 241-3761

• In-charge for the payables (Health Insurance, Utilities, Payroll) • Supervise container unloading and merchandise display.

• Must have skills and Knowledge in forklift operation.

• Min of 10 years’ experience working in a wholesale and retail business.

Salary: $1,000.00 weekly

EMAIL: PRICECLUB99@HOTMAIL.COM

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

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HVAC Techs Need is looking for hard-working and dedicated commercial HVAC Technicians to join our growing team. The individuals in this role will be responsible for installing, inspecting, and fixing our commercial heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems.

Candidates should have extensive experience installing, maintaining and repairing commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment, and be comfortable working with little to no supervision.

Salary $45,000.00 per annum THIS POSITION IS FOR A FIRST TIME APPLICANT BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT CONTACT: 231-4794

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SOUTH DOCK HWY, PROVIDENCIALES

PROJECT COORDINATOR/ ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates for the following position:

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for the position of Project Coordinator with an established development company. Projects will be new build and refurbishment projects within an operating resort. An immediate start is required.

CAMP AIR

A leading producer and distributor of industrial Medical, recreational, and specialty gases, as well as welding and medical products and related equipment, is seeking an experienced and proven leader.

OPERATION SUPERVISOR *This position is held by a work permit holder

DUTIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• Maintenance and repair of Surgical Pendants, Surgical Tables, and Surgical Lighting.

• Maintenance and repair of Medical gases distribution systems.

• Handling, filling and delivery of cylinders; general maintenance of premises and equipment; customer service and quality control; and safety compliance.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of Cylinder gases and cryogenic gases Code of Federal regulations number 39 for the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

• Medical Gases compliance certification as per U.S Food and Drug Administration.

• Training related to Best Business management Practices and Regulatory Compliance • National Fire Protection 99 Medical Gas distribution systems compliance.

Salary: $4,000.00 per month.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE BSc in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying or equivalent Minimum 5 years previous experience within property and construction Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Projects excel and word.

Knowledge of AutoCAD Previous knowledge and experience of Cloud based Project Information and management tools such as Procore would be an advantage

• • • • •

Applications must be submitted no later than July 15, 2022 to: MARSHA BLANCHE, MISICK & STANBROOK, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES

BY E-MAIL MARSHA@MISICKSTANBROOK.TC REF. CAICOS RESORTS, WITH A COPY TO THE LABOR BOARD Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted

Applications comprising a letter, resume, references, police record etc. should be sent no later than Friday, July 15th, 2022 to: Marsha Blanche P.O.Box 127, Richmond House Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Tel: (649) 946-4732 Email: marsha@misickstanbrook.tc

The position requires over 5 years relevant experience including knowledge of specialized construction materials, and high-end finishes. The ability to liaise with architects, engineers and designers at an administrative level is required, in addition to knowledge of construction drawings and technical specifications.

The candidate must have ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, and excellent communication skills are vital. Ability to administer and manage multiple projects simultaneously is essential to the role. Must be organized and have strong administrative skills, with the ability to supervise the administration of projects. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience, from $ 85,000 annually

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This position is not held by a work permit holder, Belongers ONLY are encouraged to apply.

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TINY’S RESTAURANT

Juba Sound Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

WILLY GENARD

GARDEN LANDSCAPERS

George Hill, Kewtown, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Robinson Street, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

104 Walter Cox Drive, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

SERVER

LABOURER

To assist in ensuring the child's environment is clean and safe.

To assist in preparing meals, bathing, and dressing the child.

Basic Salary: $ 6.25 hourly

To assist in taking diners' food and drink To deliver food orders from the kitchen to the guests/diners.

Basic Salary: $7.00 Hourly

Perform Basic Labour duties around the premises.

Must be knowledgeable in hand power tools Basic Salary: $6.50 per hour

1 GARDENER & 1 LANDSCAPER

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: (649) 332-5369 31422 MENADETTE D. B. LOUIS New Sub-division, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: (649) 346-3053 31421 TORTILLAS

Glamour Girl Plaza, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

COOK

CONTACT: (649) 245-4872 31348 JAHMALA AKALA HUTCHINSON

Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Applicant must be honest, reliable and willing to work.

Landscaping and gardening on all jobs.

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

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

Salary: $300 weekly

CONTACT: 344-9938 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 31401

JD CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

CONTACT: 244-1490

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

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JOHANNY CLEANING SERVICES

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

South Dock Rd., Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Sweep the house. Mop the floor. Clean the bathroom and replace tissue. Clean the doors and windows. Clean the ceiling and walls.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

DRYWALL FINISHER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Responsible for installing wallboards to ceilings or to interior walls of buildings and applying plaster.

Salary: $10.00 Hourly

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

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 348-3344

CONTACT: 344-1613

CONTACT: 347-6490

CONTACT: 247-8458

CONTACT: 649-346-8228

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

JUDITH NOEL

BETTY’S UNISEX SALON

South Dock Rd. Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly

DOMESTIC WORKER

Keeping salon clean and tidy, disinfecting equipment Folding towels, sweeping floor Starting salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 347-0806

CONTACT: 246-3943

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

INTERESTED BELONGERS SHOULD APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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JOSEPH BENJAMIN CAMPBELL Lower Bight Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 348-7523 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 31368

KIN KHAO RESTAURANT

CATHOLIC TEACHERS AND SUBJECT AREAS

WAITER

Is seeking to hire a

Is accepting applications for:

• REQUIREMENTS: Missionary Roman Catholic Teacher • Fully initiated Roman Catholic • Experience teaching Roman Catholic Religion • Full knowledge of the United States National Curriculum

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CALL: KIN KHAO RESTAURANT – 649-343-3661

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CREST AND BERRY

104W Venture House, Grace Bay providenciales is seeking to employ a

Turtle Cove Marina

BOAT / PARASAIL CAPTAIN

STORE MANAGER

• Successful applicant must have 10-13 yrs. experience STCW Certified. Must have First aid Mechanical Experience.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week including weekends and holidays.

SALARY WILL BE BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION ONLY PERSONS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. INTERESTED TCI BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CALL: 231-0643

Duties: Greet customers, introduce customers to the menu, announce daily specials, answer questions about food items; take orders for food and drink from customers, pass orders to kitchen staff for preparation. Take food to customers.

Present customers with bills.

Salary: $2,000.00/monthly

DUTIES: • Teaching Catholic Religion • Teaching math, science and English • Teaching History Salary Package: $1200 per month for twelve months, paid as a compensation package.

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD CONTACT: FR. ORLANDO GONZALEZ (649) 941-5136 HOLYFAMILYTCI@GMAIL.COM

CAPT. MARVIN’S WATERSPORTS

MAIN JOB AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsibility for the safety of the vessel, day to day running and must operate the boat with care as well as for the ultimate safety of the customers.

CONTACT: 333-5032 RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Walter Cox Drive Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

31370

To service and clean the building attentively by sweeping and scrubbing.

Vacuuming and mopping.

Repairs equipment, bathroom, repair broking furniture.

Pay: 7.00 per hour

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

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Long Bay Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE

Prepare and serve food. Prepare specialty food items for banquets, weddings, and corporate events.

SALARY: $7.00 per hour.

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BEAUFORT HOLDINGS LTD

HYACINTH BEEN

31367

• Operating and closing of the store • Responsible for conducting inventory, ordering and delivery acceptance • Training and managing staff while providing a positive work environment • Prepare and organize work schedules • Review of employees hours • Oversee the use of point of sale system • Deliver superior customer service

and address customer questions or concerns • Perform team member duties as necessary • Maintain safety and food quality standards • Provide regular operational updates to Executive Management / Ownership • Must be willing to work 5-6 days a week SALARY: $30,000 - $40,000 PER ANNUM

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Interhealth Canada Construction and Services are seeking Highly Skilled Professionals to join the busy Facilities Management Department at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales.

ENGINEERING MANAGER

– PROVIDENCIALES Successful candidate must have Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, with qualifications in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. This is a Senior role, requiring 10 years operational experience, and 5 years management.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Managing M&E Teams including Recruitment & Selection, Talent Management, Management & Succession Planning • Requires extensive and detailed understanding of HVAC, Electrical & Mechanical processes associated with a HealthCare Facility.

• Management of Sub Contractors, Pest Control and Waste Services • Control of Planned Preventative and Reactive Management Systems for all Plant & Equipment • Project Management as Required • Equipment Life Cycle • Quality, Contractual & Legal Compliance including Due Diligence, Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators • Financial Management & Delivery of Annual Budget • Fire Safety and Environmental Safety Management • Business Continuity Planning • Medical Gas Systems (Appointed Person Certificate preferred) • CAD System • Health & Safety Compliance • Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Role incorporates on Duty Requirement on a rostered basis. Scheduled visits to Grand Turk are also required as part of role.

CATERING MANAGER

– PROVIDENCIALES Experience professional required to manage Dietetics, Retail Catering, and Hospitality Services at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre.

Ideal candidate must have Craft Qualifications, Bachelor’s Degree of Equivalent and a minimum of 5 Years’ experience managing a Commercial Catering Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Managing Catering Teams including Recruitment & Selection, Talent Management, Management & Succession Planning • Quality, Contractual & Legal Compliance including Due Diligence, Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators • Financial Management & Delivery of Annual Budget

• Menu Formulation, Marketing and Sales Development Strategies • HACCP and Due Diligence • Business Continuity • Health & Safety Compliance • Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Role incorporates on Duty Requirement on a rostered basis. Scheduled visits to Grand Turk are also required as part of role.

TOTAL FACILITIES MANAGER

– PROVIDENCIALES Senior Management Role reporting Directly to the General Manager. Ideal candidate with by qualified to Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent as a minimum, with extensive experience of Facilities Management including at least two specialist areas from below: • Mechanical and Electrical Services • Dietetics and Retail Catering • Soft Services • Security & Man Guarding Services • Business Administration Role requires both Business Administration and Soft Services experience, with formal Qualifications in both elements. Successful candidate will have at least 5 years Management experience in a Hotel Services or Healthcare Environment, carrying out a similar role.

This is a Senior role incorporating Strategic Management responsibilities, and a high focus on Contractual and Financial performance across all services.

ADDITIONAL KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Management & Control of all FM Departmental Heads • Financial Budgetary Delivery • Health & Safety Management • Business Continuity • Disaster & Emergency Preparedness Role incorporates on Duty Requirement on a rostered basis. Scheduled visits to Grand Turk are also required as part of role.

MULTISKILLED ENGINEERS

weekend working and bank holidays), be qualified to Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and hold qualifications in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Both candidates must demonstrate general carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical engineering skill, and will pro-actively work with the current multi-skilled team on reactive, planned preventative maintenance and Engineering projects.

ENGINEER POST 1

- HVAC AND REFRIGERATION FOCUSED Successful candidate must demonstrate competence and extensive experience in: • Air Cool Chillers 300 ton • Air handling units • Closed loop water systems • Split systems • Multi split systems • Kitchen Equipment • Motors • Pumps • Electrical testing and fault finding of HVAC systems

ENGINEER POST 2

– ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOCUSED Successful candidate must demonstrate competence and extensive experience in: • Low voltage systems • BMS Building Management System Experience • DAC Door access control/ security systems • CCTV install repair and maintenance • Nurse Call systems • Equipment electronics trouble shoot and repair • CSFD Combined Smoke and Fire Damper • Change over panels Mains / Genset • VFD service and install • Transfer switching (ATS) • UPS/ IPS systems • Schematic Drawings • Computer literate Trade test and competency programs will be included at interview stage and will include evidence of diagnostic skills, craft skills, problem solving and health and safety principals.

– PROVIDENCIALES Cheshire Hall Medical Centre is seeking 2 Multiskilled Engineers to join our established team.

Excellent communications skills, Good standards of English and literacy, IT Literacy and Excellent standards of Customer Service experience are necessary for all posts.

Applicants must be able to work 40 hours per week (5 shifts allocated over 7 days and include

Qualified Belongers will be given first consideration.

Interested candidates please forward your resume to: Dpinnock@interhealthcanada.tc For further information and queries, please contact Donique Pinnock on Tel: 941-2800 Ext 71802.

CLOSING DATE: JUNE 10TH 2022

Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.

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Three contested Michael Jackson songs removed from streaming services THREE Michael Jackson songs have been removed from streaming services, following persistent claims they feature faked vocals.

Monster, Keep Your Head Up and Breaking News all featured on the posthumous 2010 compilation album Michael.

They have since been the subject of a court case brought by a fan, who claims the vocals are by a session singer.

Sony Music and Jackson’s estate said their removal from streaming sites had nothing to do with their authenticity.

In a statement, they described the action as “the simplest and best way to move beyond the conversation associated with these tracks once and for all”.

The continued: “The focus remains where it belongs - on the exciting new and existing projects celebrating Michael Jackson’s legacy”, including the Broadway musical MJ and a recentlyannounced biopic.

“The album’s remaining tracks remain available,” the statement concluded. “Nothing should be read into this action concerning the authenticity of the tracks - it is just time to move beyond the distraction surrounding them.”

Released in 2010, Michael was

the first album of outtakes and unreleased music to emerge after Jackson’s death from an overdose of propofol in 2009.

Even before it hit the shops, the star’s family were raising doubts over whether he had performed on all of the songs.

“I tried so hard to prevent this craziness, but they wouldn’t listen,” Jackson’s nephew Taryll tweeted.

“It doesn’t sound like him,” added Jackson’s sister La Toya.

Sony responded with a statement saying it had “complete confidence in the results of our extensive research, as well as the accounts of those who were in the studio with Michael, that the vocals… are his own.”

When it was released, the back cover of the Michael album said: “This album contains nine previously unreleased vocal tracks performed by Michael Jackson.

These tracks were recently completed using music from the original vocal tracks and music created by the credited producers.”

However, after hearing the music, fans were suspicious about three songs, in particular.

The official story is that Jackson wrote and recorded them with the production team Edward Cascio and James Porte in 2007. Yet

The songs in question are thought to have been recorded in 2007 and released after Jackson’s death. rumours persisted that the vocals were provided by an American singer called Jason Malachi, who apparently took credit for them in a 2011 Facebook post. (His manager later denied this, claiming the post was faked.)

COURT ACTION Then, in 2014, Jackson fan Vera Serova filed a class-action lawsuit against Cascio, Porte, Sony Music, Jackson estate co-executor John Branca, MJJ Productions (the estate’s music arm) and Angelikson Productions (Cascio’s production company).

She accused them all of selling her and others a product that had been misrepresented. Separately,

she accused Porte, Cascio and Angelikson of conducting an “elaborate artistic fraud” when they sold their tracks to Jackson’s estate for millions of dollars.

Jackson’s estate and Sony denied the allegations, and an appeals court ultimately ruled in their favour, removing them from the lawsuit.

“Because [they] lacked actual knowledge of the identity of the lead singer on [Breaking News, Monster and Keep Your Head Up], they could only draw a conclusion about that issue from their own research and the available evidence,” court documents read.

In that light, judges concluded, any claims made on the album

cover or in promotional materials “amounted to a statement of opinion rather than fact”.

Serova’s case against Angelikson Productions, Cascio and Porte is ongoing. She has also petitioned California’s Supreme Court to revive the lawsuit against Sony, while the company has asked for the earlier ruling to be upheld.

None of the legal action has, to date, established the origin of the contested songs.

Fans can no longer judge for themselves, as they have disappeared from Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and other streaming platforms - although unofficial uploads can still be found. (BBC)

Glasgow Caledonian University renames building after Annie Lennox GLASGOW Caledonian University has renamed a building on its campus after singer and activist Annie Lennox.

The former Eurythmics star, who became the university’s first female chancellor in 2018, said it was an “incredible honour”.

GCU principal Prof Pamela Gillies said renaming the building was in recognition of everything she had done for the university and its students.

Ms Lennox will attend three graduation ceremonies over the next two days.

The 67-year-old singersongwriter grew up in Aberdeen before achieving pop success in the late 1970s with the Tourists.

She and fellow musician Dave Stewart went on to achieve international stardom in the 1980s as Eurythmics, with hits such as “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” and “There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)”.

Annie Lennox will attend the university over the next two days to present degrees to graduates.

As well as a successful solo career, Ms Lennox made her name as an activist and humanitarian campaigner.

She has been a supporter of

gender equality and climate action and took part in an online debate during COP26.

Her role as the Glasgow Caledonian’s chancellor involves

formal and ceremonial duties, such as conferring degrees on students and supporting in its social justice aims.

Ms Lennox said: “It’s an

incredible honour to have such a wonderful building on the Glasgow Caledonian University campus named after me.

“I’m looking forwards to taking part in GCU’s graduation ceremonies this week in person, after the last two years, when the only way we could connect was via Zoom.

“I’m so proud of all the graduates, who’ve coped brilliantly with all the extra challenges, to finally succeed in reaching their goals and achievements.”

Prof Gillies said: “Glasgow Caledonian University is extremely fortunate to have Dr Lennox as its Chancellor.

“Her passion, wisdom, guidance and support for our community, especially through the recent challenges of the pandemic, have been transformative.”

The building was formerly known as the Hamish Wood building, after a former professor at the university, who died in 2009. (BBC)

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Marcus Lightbourne and Brenesha Cox Under an elegant and picturesque setting with a reflective theme, ‘Love in the Garden’, Marcus Lightbourne a son of the soil and trainee electrical engineer married his island queen, lawyer and financial institutions clients’ manager Brenesha Cox recently in TCI. Marcus is the son of Michael Lightbourne (now deceased) and Celeste Yasire-Lightbourne, while Brenesha Cox is the daughter of Bishop Bryant Cox and Pastor Charmaine Cox. According to the couple’s wedding website, breneshaandmarcus.com, their love story first started in the islands in the summer of 2017. Inspired by how they met, the couple wanted their #LetThereBeLightbourne nuptials to take place right here at home in the Turks and Caicos out in the sweet open air.

On Saturday 25 June, 200 guests gathered at the Rock of Jesus Ministry’s Cathedral to witness Marcus and Brenesha affirm their love for each other. Friends and family flew in from all over, from as far as Dubai, London,

USA, St Lucia, Jamaica and Bahamas to be part of the auspicious day.

During the ceremony, it was evident how excited the groom was to marry his bride with the officiant, the bride’s father, local pastor and businessman, Bishop Bryant Cox, commenting on how quickly the groom was trying to seal the vows.

The bride and groom shared that they wanted to try to keep the wedding intimate, which was difficult considering how big their families are.

Grammy Award Winning Artist, Gramps Morgan made a surprise appearance at the wedding and serenaded the couple during their first dance under the stars.

“My parents knew that Marcus and I didn’t want our first dance to be a typical stiff first dance because we are anything else but stiff and that I am a fan of Gramps Morgan, so they flew him in to Turks and Caicos to sing his latest single ‘A woman like you’ for our first dance”, Brenesha noted.

The wedding reception took place on the courtyard of The Somerset hotel in Grace Bay surrounded by vibrant spring/summer colours, a homage to the vibrancy of the couple’s love.

Brenesha and Marcus shared that above all else they wanted the entire wedding day to be a reflection of the authenticity of their love and for everyone to let their hair down and just have good fun.

Niché Events, one of the islands’ best events specialists, organised and pulled off all of the decor and execution of the wedding day. Commenting on Wenieka Ewing’s eye for detail and design, Brenesha shared that as soon as Marcus proposed she was on the phone to Niche Events asking for their services. Niché went from being in charge of decor to wedding planner by the time of the wedding.

In addition to their traditional vows, the couple did their own personal proclamations of love during the wedding ceremony.

In an invited comment, the couple noted that they will like to make special mention of God almighty without whom none of this would be possible, Pastor Richard Jackson, Yudith’s Flower Shop who provided the intricate floral arrangements for the wedding, Huntley Forbes the MC with the highest energy, V6 and Prime DJs, Gramps Morgan, Sax Moments by Mohen Cox, Jayson Dayva for all of the graphics design, Janardo LaPorte, Renau Destine Photography and Paradise Films for capturing the event, Jessica Hall who baked the beautiful wedding cake, Helen Lightbourne the Tamarind preserves queen, Jessica the singer, Wellencia Carey of BeautyByWellencia (Bahamas), Swann Cuts, Tianna Pratt and Vadijah Johnson for making sure the ladies looked great, GotUCovered, Ohana Mirror, The Somerset and Barbetta Restaurant, Michelle Swann who helped the bride finalise wedding details and Charmaine Cox, mother of the bride and style advisor.

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Fourth Thor film is ‘funny but silly’, critics say THE latest Thor movie has received broadly positive reviews with critics describing it as “fun” but “silly”.

Thor: Love and Thunder is the fourth instalment in the superhero series, based on the Marvel Comics character.

In a plot twist, it sees Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster returning with superior powers to her exboyfriend Thor, played by Chris Hemsworth.

The Guardian said the follow-up to Thor: Ragnarok “repeats some of that masterwork’s tongue-incheek approach”.

In a three-star review, Peter Bradshaw said it was another “cosmic spectacular in the tradition

of Mike Hodges’ Flash Gordon”, filled with “nice gags” and “big cameos”, although he “missed some of the major characters” from the previous films.

The movie was directed by Oscar-winner Taika Waititi who also features on-screen alongside Hemsworth, Portman, Christian Bale, Tessa Thompson and Jaimie Alexander.

The plot finds Thor on a search for inner peace after the apocalyptic events of 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. But his quest for karma is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher (Bale) who is seeking the extinction of the gods... Thor included.

To battle this evil, he enlists the

Natalie Portman, Taika Waititi, Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Chris Pratt and Jaimie Alexander and co attended the movie’s world premiere in Hollywood in June. help of Valkyrie (Thompson), Korg (Waititi), and his old earthling astrophysicist flame Jane - now

in possession of Thor’s famous hammer and a red cape of her own.

“The film is probably on its strongest ground with the most purely absurd touches, such as the squabbling rivalry between the hammer Mjölnir, and his new weapon, the axe Stormbreaker which is always crowding into the frame suspiciously when Thor starts swoonily hanging out with Mjölnir, unable to accept that Mjölnir is with Dr Foster now,” wrote Bradshaw.

“Thor himself has conquered his weight issues, and is now a fine figure of alpha-maledom who literally makes young goddesses faint in one scene after he is disrobed and his manhood (or rather godhood) is revealed to them.”

While still full of “silliness”, the new film has its “more solemn” moments, Bradshaw continued, with reference to Dr Foster’s cancer and references to her chemotherapy.

Hayden Panettiere now 32, was a fixture on television for more than a decade starting in 2006.

Hayden Panettiere reveals past battle with addiction ACTRESS Hayden Panettiere has revealed a battle with addiction that she says left her struggling at the height of her career.

Panettiere, now 32, was a fixture on television for more than a decade starting in 2006, when she landed a breakout role on NBC’s “Heroes.”

She followed that up with a role opposite Connie Britton on country music drama “Nashville,” during which she calls “tough years” in a new interview with People.

“I could relate to a lot of those storylines like the alcoholism and postpartum depression. They hit close to home,” she told the magazine.

In addition to her struggles with alcohol abuse, she said she would also take opioids.

“My saving grace is that I couldn’t be messy while on set and working,” she said. “But things kept getting out of control [off set].

And as I got older, the drugs and alcohol became something I almost couldn’t live without.”

At one point, she landed in the hospital and told by doctors that her liver was “going to give out.”

“I was in a cycle of selfdestruction,” she told People.

After eight months in a rehabilitation center and various other trauma and inpatient therapies, Panettiere, who shares a 7-year-old daughter with her ex, Ukrainian former professional boxer Wladimir Klitschko, is at peace and hopeful about the future.

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JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE ALL STONE RESTORATIONS

ASHLEY SIMONS 184 CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

47 Palm Circle, Leeward Palms Is seeking to employ a

2 CARPENTERS

DOMESTIC WORKER

GARDENER

After Banana Boat Is seeking to employ a

Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures.

Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

Salary: $12.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 232-7221 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

31321

SOPHIA SIMMONS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPING CLEANING Salary: $6.50 per hourly CONTACT: 1649 245 7932

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

This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 31343

AUDREY EWING

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

Salary: $6.50 hourly

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 345-5690

CONTACT: 242-2326

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 31312

DA CONCH SHACK #51 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

CONTACT: 946-8877 BELONGERS ONLY

31331

DAPHNE PENN

MANAGER

31324

203 Long Bay, Beach Drive Is seeking to employ a

BUTLER

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

Must have atleast 4 years of experience in the field.

Salary: $2,800.00 Monthly

CONTACT: 347-3630

39 Casurina Close Is seeking to employ a

• Coordinating daily restaurant management operations • Delivering superior food and beverage service and maximizing customer satisfaction • Estimate future needs for goods, kitchen utensils and cleaning products • Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations Salary: $12.00 Hourly

BEACH COTTAGE CONCIERGE

BELONGERS ONLY

31320

DESIGN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION 204 Grace Bay Road Is seeking to employ a

MASON

PAINTER

Applicant must be honest, reliable and hardworking.

Maintaining the interior and exterior of properties.

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

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

Salary: $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-232-1288

CONTACT: 231-7139

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

31336

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

31332

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

BIG AL’S ISLAND BURGER

Saltmills Plaza, Grace Bay Road, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

CAICEDO PUB HOUSE RESTAURANT AND CAFETERIA Ball Park Road, Handfield Apartment #7 Is seeking to employ a

WAITRESS

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

Salary: $7 hourly

Greet customers and present menus. Take and serve food/drinks orders. Keep tables clean, deliver checks and collect payments.

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 941-3797

CONTACT: 649-232-7256

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

31316

AUTHENTIC BAPTIST CHURCH

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

31308

AUTHENTIC RESTAURANT

Berea of Millennium Highway Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Millennium Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

CLEANER

Responsible for the cleaning of all interior and exterior surfaces in the church.

Ensure cleanliness of church pulpit .

Basic Salary: $275.00 weekly

CONTACT: (649) 232-7077 31353

Ensure cleanliness of the restaurant (bathroom, floors etc.)

Basic Salary: $6.25 per hour CONTACT: (649) 232-7077 31358

IS URGENTLY LOOKING FOR A

IS INTERVIEWING FOR:

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.

The suitable candidate must have 2-5 years of experience, have strong English verbal and written communication skills. Salary range $7-$8 depending on experience.

FLORIST 2 ROOM ATTENDANTS

CONTACT: 231-3788

RESUMES CAN BE EMAILED TO ABARNETT@PORTSOFCALLRESORT.COM OR DROPPED OFF IN PERSON AT 11 SANDCASTLE ROAD. TEL 9468888.

PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS WHO ARE TURKS ISLANDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO LABOR BOARD. POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 31546

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES APPLICATION DEADLINE: 22ND JULY, 2022

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-22-01

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR – FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL AUDITS MINISTRY: Independent – Office of the Governor DEPARTMENT: Office of the Chief Internal Auditor LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7 $42,853.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will be accountable to the Chief Internal Auditor through the Internal Audit Manager and have responsibility for developing the strategy for financial and operational audits and taking lead responsibility for these audits as part of the approved annual internal audit plan.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-22-02

SENIOR FINANCE AUDITOR (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

MINISTRY: Office of the Governor DEPARTMENT: Office of the Chief Internal Auditor LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7 $42,853.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will be accountable to the Chief Internal Auditor through the Internal Audit Manager and have responsibility for developing the strategy for IT audits and taking lead responsibility for IT audits as part of the approved annual internal audit plan. The post holder will also be responsible for IT security and protocols within the Office of Chief Internal Auditor.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-22-03

guidance on procurement and project management matters to Ministries, Departments, Statutory Bodies and other Public Bodies to allow for effective project and business decisions. The post holder also supports the Director of Contracts and the Secretary to the TCIG Procurement Board by providing administrative and technical support in respect of the effective functioning of the Procurement Board.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-22-05

PROCUREMENT OFFICER

MINISTRY: Office of the Deputy Governor DEPARTMENT: Contracts and Corporate Performance Management LOCATION: Grand Turk but at the discretion of TCI Public Service may be relocated to another part of TCI. SALARY: Grade 6.1 - $34,751.60.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The post holder supports the Director of Contracts and Corporate Performance Management and the Unit by providing guidance on procurement and project management matters to Ministries, Departments, Statutory Bodies and other Public Bodies to allow for effective project and business decisions. The role of the Secretary to the TCIG Procurement Board provides administrative and technical support in respect of the effective functioning of the Procurement Board.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-22-06

TRAINING DIRECTOR

MINISTRY: Deputy Governor’s Office DEPARTMENT: Human Resource Management Directorate LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 9.1 - $61,934.60 per annum

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY:

JOB SUMMARY:

JOB REF: CFB2-22-07

MINISTRY: Office of the Governor DEPARTMENT: National Audit Office LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: GRADE 5 $27,716.00 per annum

This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-22-04

SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER

MINISTRY: Office of the Deputy Governor DEPARTMENT: Contracts and Corporate Performance Management (CCPMU) LOCATION: Grand Turk Salary: Grade 7 - $42,853.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

The post holder supports the Director of Contracts and Corporate Performance Management and the Office by providing

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for organizing and conducting training for the Public Sector. Also manage the training process from design to evaluation to ensure that the necessary skills are developed among staff in order to drive productivity and to achieve organizational goals.

SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER - PENSIONS

MINISTRY: Finance, Trade and Investment and Human Resources Directorate DEPARTMENT: Accountant General’s Department LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7.1- $42,852.20 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will provide financial support for the administration of the Government’s newly introduced Pensions scheme, and be the primary liaison person with to be appointed Pension Fund Managers and Investors.

JOB REFERENCE NO: JPB2-22-08

ASSISTANT CLERK

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES CONTINUED DEPARTMENT: Supreme Court LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1 - $27,716.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Clerk is generally responsible for record and case file management and will provide counter service at the court office. They will answer inquiries from the general public and court users regarding court procedures, court appearances, court dates and other court related matters.

JOB REFERENCE NO: JPB2-22-09

AIDE DE CAMP

MINISTRY: Judicial Administration DEPARTMENT: Supreme Court LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: Grade 4.1 - $22,812.40 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The job holder is primarily responsible for providing transportation services and general assistance to the Hon. Chief Justice in performing their official duties.

JOB REFERENCE NO: JPB2-22-10

JUDICIAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT

MINISTRY: Judicial Administration DEPARTMENT: Office of the Chief Justice LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES (This job is based in Providenciales but at the discretion of the Chief Justice, be relocated to another part of the TCI) SALARY: Grade 8.1- $53,193.40 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

To support the Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal by conducting detailed legal research and writing, providing assistance and support where necessary during courtroom proceedings.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB02-22-11

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

MINISTRY: Office of the Premier & Public Policy LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 5.1 $27,716.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-12

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT: Gender Affairs MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES but at the discretion of the Head of the Department, may be relocated to another part of TCI SALARY: GRADE 7.1 $42,853.20 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The Deputy Director of the Department of Gender Affairs is a middle management position with nationwide responsibility for shaping the Gender equality policies and administration of the various programmes aimed at poverty alleviation, rehabilitation of offenders, formulating of gender sensitization policies and programs, and the implementations of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of discrimination against women.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-13

SAFE HOUSE MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: Gender Affairs MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES (Safe House) but at the discretion of the Head of the Department, may be relocated to another part of TCI SALARY: GRADE 7.1 $42,853.20 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a specialized professional position that has island-wide responsibilities.

The post holder is responsible for the administrative supervisory position, which has responsibilities for the smooth operation of the day-to-day of the safe house and dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

The post holder will also be responsible for the high standard quality of care service to clients.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-14

SECURITY OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: Gender Affairs MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES, but at the discretion of Director and the needs of the Service the job can be relocated to any part of the TCI. SALARY: GRADE 5.1 $27,716.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This position maintains duties during normal working hours and after main office is Close. Securing and ensuring that the Service Users including Management and Staff Home are safe. There is additional assigned responsibility to perform custodian duties during their Hours of work whenever cleaners are complete for the day.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-15

GENDER OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: Gender Affairs MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: GRADE 5.1 $27,716.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a specialized position that has department-wide responsibility. The post holder is responsible for providing services to the victims of domestic violence. He/she is responsible for interviewing and assessing individuals and families who are victims of domestic violence. They will ensure that the needs of disadvantaged persons in the communities are met.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-16

RO PLANT OPERATOR

DEPARTMENT: Water Undertaking MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation LOCATION: Salt Cay SALARY: GRADE 4.1 $22,812.40 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This position includes operational and daily maintenance of reverse osmosis plants. The jobholder will liaise with the R O Plant Supervisor to plan and complete preventative maintenance of the RO plant and execute daily operational tasks required to operate the RO plants.

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES CONTINUED JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-17

RO PLANT SUPERVISOR

MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation DEPARTMENT: Water Undertaking LOCATION: Grand Turk (Will have to travel to Salt Cay and South Caicos) SALARY: GRADE 5.1 $27,716.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This position includes operational and daily maintenance of reverse osmosis plants. The jobholder will liaise with the Deputy Director and supervise and participate in the operation, direction, adjustment, repair and maintenance of the water treatment plants and related equipment; plans, organizes, schedules and assigns work at the plants and performs related work as required.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-18 and LWB2-22-31

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation & Ministry of Health and Human Services DEPARTMENT: Social Development & Welfare & Environmental Health Department LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: GRADE 6.1 $34,751.60 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a senior administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and provides support in resource management of finances, human resources, facilities and purchasing.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-19

LIAISON OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: Department of Motor Vehicles (Formerly Road Safety Dept.)

MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: GRADE: 5.1 $27,716.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

To ensure that all public and private vehicles are in compliance with the Road Safety Ordinance and to assist with the processing of vehicle registration, Driver’s Licenses and Data Entry.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-20

CHIEF FIRE OFFICER

MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation DEPARTMENT: Fire and Rescue LOCATION: Providenciales but at the discretion of the Permanent Secretary he/she may be relocated to another part of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

SALARY: GRADE: 9.1 $61,934.60 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This job is responsible for the operation of the Fire Department and for developing systems and processes to achieve adherence to legal and regulatory fire standards by government, commercial and residential premises.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-21

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation DEPARTMENT: Motor Vehicle LOCATION: Providenciales (Regular travel to Grand Turk) SALARY: GRADE: 8.1 53,193.40 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The Deputy Director has responsibility for the administration of the Motor Vehicle Department and the enforcement of the Road Safety Ordinance throughout TCI. The job holder will oversee the daily operations of the Grand Turk office, oversee and advice on policy and strategy to ensure the effective delivery of enforcement of the Road Safety Code, educate the public and liaise as required regarding amendments to the Road Traffic and Motor Vehicle driving license Ordinance.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-22

SUPERINTENDENT OF PRISONS

MINISTRY: Ministry of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation DEPARTMENT: Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: GRADE: 10.4 $85,610.46 PER ANNUM and Allowances - $22,560.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The Superintendent of Prisons has national responsibility for the effective management of Her Majesty’s Prison Service in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Job holder will ensure compliance with Prison Ordinance and regulations, protection of the public and the welfare of Prisoners, international standards on the detention of persons and will be an effective partner within the wider criminal justice network. The Job holder will oversee and direct Prison policy and reform to ensure compliance with the Government's Mission and Vision Statements as it relates to the Prison Service and the wider requirements of international law.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-23

ENERGY AND UTILITIES COMMISSIONER

MINISTRY: Ministry of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation DEPARTMENT: Energy and Utilities LOCATION: Providenciales but travel within TCI is required SALARY: GRADE: 10.1 $76,112.40 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This senior-level management position, with statutory obligations, is responsible for the nationwide multi-sector regulatory oversight and strategic direction of the Energy, Electricity, Water, and Sewage, and the Petroleum Sectors of the TCI, to ensure appropriate conduct, and conformity to established industry codes, standards and practices. Responsible for the investigation of stakeholder complaints, and effective resolution of conflicts

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-22-24

COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE DEPARTMENT: Primary Health Care Unit MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: Salt Cay SALARY: Grade 4.1 $22,812.40 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a practical position, with basic level responsibility for ensuring that culturally diverse populations and underserved communities receive proper medical attention in the primary health care clinics and the community at large in collaboration with other Primary Health staff.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-22-25

DENTAL SURGEON

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES CONTINUED LOCATION: Grand Turk and Providenciales (At the discretion of the TCI Public Service, the job may be relocated to another part of the TCI) SALARY: Grade 8.1 $53,193.40 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

To serve as a general dental practitioner responsible for diagnosing and treating patients, and managing and leading a dental team in providing dental services. The job holder is responsible for comprehensive dental care for the Islands. They will oversee the operation of the government dental clinic on either Providenciales or Grand Turk at the Hospitals.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-22-26

DENTAL ASSISTANT

MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: North Caicos and South Caicos SALARY: 4.1 $22,812.40 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The job holder assists the dentist in providing dental treatment and working as part of a team to provide Dental Care.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-22-27

PSYCHIATRIST

DEPARTMENT: Mental Health and Substance Dependence Unit MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: Grand Turk (but at the discretion of the Director of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, may be relocated to another part of TCI. Travel to other islands is expected) SALARY: Grade 8.1: $53,193.40 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this job is to ensure provision of a high standard of Mental Health Care to the residents of Zone 1 (Grand Turk, South Caicos and Salt Cay). The incumbent in this position will have responsibility for ensuring that mental health clients are given adequate treatment in a timely and effective manner.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-22-28 & CBB02-22-55

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

MINISTRY: Health and Human Services DEPARTMENT: National Public Health Laboratory & Physical Planning & Infrastructure Development LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1 - $27,716.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-22-29

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

MINISTRY: Health & Human Services DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy Unit LOCATION: This job is based in Grand Turk however the job holder may be relocated to another part of the TCI at the discretion of the Head of the Unit.

SALARY: Grade 5.1 - $27,716.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the National Pharmacist, the pharmacy technician is required to perform tasks that are related to pharmacy services including, but not limited to preparing and distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control, assisting with compliance audits and maintaining medicines records.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-22-30

REGISTERED NURSE

DEPARTMENT: Primary Health Care Department MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6.1 - $34,751.60 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide professional position in the nursing service focused on promoting and restoring patients’ health through the utilization of the nursing process; collaborating with multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-22-32

NATIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST

DEPARTMENT: National Epidemiology and Research Unit MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 9.1 - $61,934.60 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

To manage, plan and develop epidemiologic and research programmes under the auspices of the National Epidemiology and research unit to ensure collection, analysis and interpretation of data about health effects and risks in TCI.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-22-33

DEPUTY NATIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST DEPARTMENT: National Epidemiology and Research Unit MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8.1 - $53,193.40 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist/support the Chief of Epidemiology and Research to plan, develop and implement epidemiologic and research programmes under the auspices of the National Epidemiology and Research Unit (NERU) to ensure collection, analysis, and interpretation of data about health effects and risks in TCI and disseminate this information locally, regionally and internationally as appropriate to be utilized in particular to promote evidence-informed decision making in health in TCI.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-22-34

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSE

DEPARTMENT: Mental Health and Substance Dependence Unit MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: Grand Turk and Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6 $34,751.60 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

To facilitate and deliver an effective and efficient Mental Health Care program that is consistent with current practices and acceptable by the Turks and Caicos Islands Health Services.

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES CONTINUED JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-22-35

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 8 - $53,193.40 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a professional position, performing evaluations, developing and implementing effective patient treatment plans to restore, compensate or adapt for loss of patient function, by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy treatments in accordance with professional standards governing the facility and their discipline.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-22-36

DUMP ATTENDANT

DEPARTMENT: Environmental Health Department MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: North Caicos (Kew) SALARY: $519.68 Bi-Weekly

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent would maintain the waste disposal site in an orderly and visually acceptable condition in compliance with Environmental standard operating procedures for the dump site. Supervises and assists waste contractors and residents in their use of the waste site. Promotes and educates the public on the department recycling programs.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-22-37

INVESTIGATING AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER DEPARTMENT: Health Professions Authority MINISTRY: Ministry of Health and Human Services LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 8.1 $53,193.40 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This senior administrative support position will ensure the efficient investigating and monitoring operations of the Health Professions Authority (HPS), in support of the role, duties and functions of the Head of the Authority.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-22-38

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER DEPARTMENT: Environmental Health Department MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: North Caicos SALARY: Grade 6.1 $34,751.60 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will be responsible for the enforcement of Public and Environmental Health regulations and sanitation standards concerned with the residential and work environment, food-handling and hygiene, solid and liquid waste management and port health.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-22-39

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

SALARY: Grade 5.1 - $27,716.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a direct operational response position within the Emergency Medical Services. The job holder will respond to emergencies in a safe manner and assist in the extrication, stabilization, care and transportation of the ill and injured as required.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-22-40

CLEANER

DEPARTMENT: Mental Health and Substance Dependence Unit MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY – GRADE 1.1: $519.68 Bi-weekly

JOB SUMMARY:

The job holder is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the assigned building, office or areas.

Required to perform various cleaning duties as delegated by the supervisor and is responsible for helping to create a pleasant environment for workers and customers.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-22-41

CLERICAL ASSISTANT

MINISTRY: Health and Human Services DEPARTMENT: Health Professions Authority LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 3.1 - $17,375.80 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for clerical and administrative tasks to support the daily functions of the Office.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-22-42

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

MINISTRY: Health and Human Services DEPARTMENT: National Public Health Laboratory LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: GRADE 8.1 - $53,193.40 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is senior professional position which has system wide responsibility for the management of the Public Health Laboratory units in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

JOB REF: LSB2-22-43

STATISTICIAN

MINISTRY: Finance, Investment & Trade DEPARTMENT: Department of Statistics LOCATION: Various SALARY: GRADE: 6.1 $34,751.60 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a specialist position with system wide responsibility for shaping statistical information and economic policies and monitoring of the socio-economic indicators used to evaluate economic out turn and quality of life.

MINISTRY: Health and Human Services DEPARTMENT: Emergency Medical Services (Ambulance) LOCATION: Various

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JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-48

MINISTRY: Finance, Investment and Trade DEPARTMENT: Financial Transactions Information Exchange LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: GRADE: 7.1 $42,853.20 PER ANNUM

DEPARTMENT: Trade, Industry and Fair Competition MINISTRY: Ministry of Finance, Investment & Trade LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: GRADE: 6.1 $34,751.60 PER ANNUM

COMPLIANCE OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY:

The post holder will report to the Deputy Director of Exchange of Information and will be responsible for assisting with the full range of competent authority functions, including the implementation of new agreements, the execution of requests, the making of compliance examination, and the handling of legal and enforcement issues arising from any aspect of the competent authority’s work.

TRADE OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY:

The Trade Officer will be responsible for facilitating trade and business development, including assisting trade importers, exporters and a number of strategically important small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in a variety of industries and/or sectors.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-49

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-45

CONSUMER OFFICER

MINISTRY: Ministry of Finance, Investment and Trade DEPARTMENT: Inland Revenue Department LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: GRADE: 9.1 $61,934.60 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE

JOB SUMMARY:

The Deputy Commissioner of Revenue will be responsible for the Administration of tax legislations and implementation of Government’s revenue policies to ensure accurate reporting and payment of taxes to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG).

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-46

SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER

MINISTRY: Finance, Investment & Trade DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Finance, Investment & Trade LOCATION: Grand Turk and Providenciales SALARY: GRADE: 9.1 $61,934.60 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This post is a mid-level managerial, requiring the incumbent to conduct performance and service delivery standards review of Statutory Bodies. Key functions include analyzing financial statements, preparing performance reports and providing advice and support to ensure Statutory Bodies comply with the appropriate Ordinances and generally accepted accounting procedures.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-47

SENIOR CROWN COUNSEL

DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Finance, Investment & Trade MINISTRY: Ministry of Finance, Investment & Trade LOCATION: The job is based in Grand Turk but at the discretion of the TCI Public Service the position may be relocated to another part of TCI. SALARY: GRADE: 9.1 $61,934.60 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This professional position has system wide responsibility for providing accurate legal advice to the Ministry of Finance and Premier’s Office and efficient representation where necessary. The Senior Crown Counsel is expected to generate satisfactory results when the legal advice provided is credible and rarely results in litigation against the government; government officers are trained in basic legal issues relevant to their functions; and agreements negotiated are favourable to the development of Turks and Caicos Islands.

DEPARTMENT: Trade, Industry and Fair Competition MINISTRY: Ministry of Finance, Investment & Trade LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: GRADE 6.1 $34,751.60 PER ANNUM The Consumer Officer will be responsible for providing information to consumers about products, services and trade practices. The job holder will also assist the Head of Department with verbal or written complaints and inquiries received from consumers and business owners.

JOB REF: LSB2-22-50

JOB TITLE: Accounts Officer MINISTRY: Finance, Investment & Trade DEPARTMENT: Financial Services Supplies Management LOCATION: Providenciales GRADE: SALARY 5.1 $27,716.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an accounting support position. It has responsibility for the effective administration of the cash management processes which includes update of the cash flow forecast, reconciliation of bank accounts and supporting ledger accounts and management and update of the bank accounts and bank register.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-51

FINANCE MANAGER

MINISTRY: Finance, Investment and Trade DEPARTMENT: Financial Services and Supplies Management LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $53,193.40 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a senior professional position, which has been established in each Ministry within the government. Each Financial Manager has a responsibility for compliance with the TCI Public Service budgetary and financial policy such as revenue generation, cost containment and delivery of other budget targets.

They will provide advice to the Permanent Secretary and Heads of Department on financial matters and ensure that the Ministry's and Department's financial and budgeting procedures and practices are appropriate.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB2-22-52

SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST

DEPARTMENT: Budget Department MINISTRY: Ministry of Finance, Investment & Trade LOCATION: Grand Turk but at the discretion of the TCI Public Service may be CONTINUED U

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES CONTINUED relocated to another part of TCI. SALARY: GRADE: 8.1 $53,193.40 PER ANNUM

SALARY: Grade 9.1 $61,934.60 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The Principal Architect is responsible for the design of all Government architectural works, across the islands, and is required to oversee, inspect and monitor project progress to ensure quality assurance and quality controls are maintained. Responsible for preparing capital budgets and to effectively manage same to ensure financial prudence. Provide managerial oversight and control of the Division staff and resources.

To provide rigorous analysis of expenditure proposals and make recommendations on expenditure prioritization to support the preparation by the Ministry of Finance of policy-based, medium-term budgets that contribute to the implementation of policy priorities in TCI.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB02-22-53

MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING (MEP) ENGINEER

MINISTRY: Physical Planning & Infrastructure Development DEPARTMENT: Public Works Programme Management LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 10.1 $76,112.40 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The MEP Engineer is responsible for the review and preparation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings & design services with knowledge of Electrical and plumbing equipment. The Mechanical part of MEP is known as HVAC responsible for the design and supervising in the installation and maintenance of Air-condition system, heating and ventilation. The Electrical part is responsible for electrical design and supervision in the electrical installation electrical connection system including fire alarm, security system, as well as lighting protection when necessary. The plumbing part also handles fine suppression system and storm pipe system as well as building plumbing installation system.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB02-22-54

ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR

MINISTRY: Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development DEPARTMENT: Planning Department LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1 $27,716.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB02-22-58

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL OFFICER

MINISTRY: Physical Planning & Infrastructure Development DEPARTMENT: Physical Planning Department LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1 $27,716.00

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a junior position with responsibility for the enforcement of the Physical Planning Ordinance and the regulations made thereunder throughout TCI. The job holder will assist in ensuring the enforcement of the Code, educate the public and liaise as required regarding amendments to the Planning and Building Regulations.

JOB REFERENCE NO: JPB2-22-59

DIRECTOR OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

MINISTRY: Attorney General’s Chambers LOCATION: Grand Turk, but at the discretion of the TCI Public Service the position may be relocated to another part of TCI. SALARY: Grade 8.1: $53,193.40 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: This is a professional and supervisory post to ensure the workflow of the legal and administrative office. The Director is responsible for the day to day background tasks necessary to keep the Attorney General’s Chambers running effectively and efficiently.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a Junior position with responsibility for the electrical inspection of new and existing electrical installations, and equipment, to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) for workmanship and safety factors.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB02-22-56

ASSISTANT ARCHITECT

MINISTRY: Physical Planning & Infrastructure Development DEPARTMENT: Public Works Programme Department LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6.1 - $34,751.60 per annum

JOB REFERENCE NO: JPB2-22-60

CROWN COUNSEL

MINISTRY: Attorney General’s Chambers LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8.1 - $53,193.40 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The job holder in this position must be able to provide legal advice to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government as it relates to a wide range of Government activities, public service matters, and advice to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force: other than in relation to criminal prosecutions.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Architect is responsible for assisting with the design of Government architectural works, across the islands. The increment is required to assist with overseeing and monitoring their construction, and to conduct regular inspections to ensure quality assurance and quality controls procedures are maintained.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB02-22-57

PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT

MINISTRY: Physical Planning & Infrastructure Development DEPARTMENT: Public Works Programme Department LOCATION: Grand Turk

JOB REFERENCE NO: JPB2-22-61

SENIOR CROWN COUNSEL

MINISTRY: Attorney General’s Chambers LOCATION: Grand Turk (but at the discretion of the TCI Public Service the position may be relocated to another part of TCI. SALARY: Grade 9.1 $61,934.60 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

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JOB REFERENCE NO: JPB2-22-62

ASSISTANT LAND REGISTRATION OFFICER

MINISTRY: Attorney General’s Chambers DEPARTMENT: Land Registry, Lands Division LOCATION: Based in Grand Turk but at the discretion of the TCI Public Service it may be relocated to another part of TCI. SALARY: Grade 5.1 - $27,716.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative support position for the office. The job holder will undertake clerical and administrative tasks to support the day-to-day running of the office.

JOB REFERENCE NO: JPB2-22-63

VICTIM AND WITNESS SUPPORT OFFICER MINISTRY: Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6.1 - $34,751.60 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

Generally, the responsibilities of a VWSO would involve interaction with victims and witnesses on hands – on basis, providing timely information to victims and witnesses

JOB REFERENCE NO: JPB2-22-64

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

MINISTRY: Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions LOCATION: Based in Providenciales but at the discretion of the TCI Public Service it may be relocated to another part of TCI. SALARY: Grade 4.1 - $22,812.40 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative support position, which has responsibility for secretarial and administrative support functions in the office.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KGB2-22-65

JOB TITLE: Customer Service Centre Supervisor (Re-advertise) DEPARTMENT: Customer Service Centre MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Service LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: $42,853.20 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This strategic position exists to ensure that the Department of Customer Services Center and the Ministry of Border Control and Employment provide reliable and efficient customer service to support the Turks and Caicos Islands’ business environment. Its mandate is to improve customer delivery and satisfaction and provide information to all clients, both locally and internationally, that is clear and accurate.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KGB2-22-66

GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR

DEPARTMENT: Education Department MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Service LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: $37,363.30 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a professional position which has unit level responsibility to help students overcome problems that impede learning and to assist them in making educational, occupational and life plans that hold promise for their personal fulfillment as mature and responsible men and women.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KGB2-22-67

VICE PRINCIPAL

MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment & Customer Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales (Enid Capron Primary School) SALARY $44,835.96 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a senior professional position which has responsibility for assisting the Principal with the administration of the daily operations of the primary school.

The job holder is required to help the Principal to manage school operations, supervise staff and students, ensure the appropriate instruction and discipline of the student body and manage the school’s finances and supply inventory.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KGB2-22-69

GRADUATE UPPER PRIMARY TEACHERS

MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment & Customer Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Grand Turk and Providenciales (Ianthe Pratt Primary School and Eliza Simons Primary School) SALARY $37,363.30 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a professional position which has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students in primary schools.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KGB2-22-70

GRADUATE LOWER PRIMARY TEACHERS (EARLY CHILDHOOD)

MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment & Customer Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales (Ianthe Pratt Primary School and Thelma Lightbourne Primary) SALARY $37,363.30 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a professional position which has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students in primary schools.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KGB2-22-71

GRADUATE SECONDARY TEACHER – MATHEMATICS (RE-ADVERTISE)

MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment & Customer Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales (Louise Garland Thomas High School, Clement Howell High School) and Grand Turk (Helena Jones Robinson High School) SALARY $$37,363.30per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

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GRADUATE SECONDARY TEACHER - CHEMISTRY

MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment & Customer Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Grand Turk (Helena Jones Robinson High School) SALARY $37,363.30 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KGB2-22-73

GRADUATE SECONDARY TEACHER – VISUAL ARTS (RE-ADVERTISE)

MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: South Caicos (Marjorie Basden High School) SALARY: $37,363.30 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KGB2-22-79

TRUANCY OFFICER

MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Services LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 4.1 -$22,812.40 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

To ensure that all students between the age of 4 – 16 attend school during school hours. To prevent mandatory school aged students from visiting night clubs, bars or any other place which prohibits the presence of minors. The task and responsibilities of the Truancy Officer extend to the Public and Private Schools.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KGB2-22-80

CLEANER

DEPARTMENT: Library Services MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Services LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY $519.68 Bi-weekly

JOB SUMMARY: JOB REFERENCE NO: KGB2-22-74

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales and North Caicos – (Thelma Lightbourne Primary School & Raymond Gardiner High School) SALARY: $519.68 bi-weekly

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a general support services position, to assist with cleaning and maintenance of assigned facilities and grounds so that they are clean and ready for use.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KGB2-22-77

ASSISTANT TEACHER

MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales – (Ianthe Pratt Primary School) SALARY: $27,716.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a paraprofessional position which has responsibility for working under a teacher’s supervision to give students additional attention and instruction.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KGB2-22-78

GRADUATE SECONDARY TEACHER – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS TEACHER MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Service DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales (Clement Howell High School) SALARY: $37,363.30 per annum plus allowances

The job holder is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the library and its surrounding areas. Required to perform various cleaning duties as delegated by the supervisor and is responsible for helping to create a pleasant environment for workers and customers.

JOB REFERENCE NO: JPB2-22-81

CONSERVATION OFFICER

MINISTRY: Tourism, Environment, Fisheries and Marine Affairs, Culture and Heritage, Agriculture, Religious Affairs and Gaming DEPARTMENT: Environment and Coastal Resources LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1 - $27,716.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The post is responsible for the promotion of environmental sustainability through the enforcement of relevant environmental laws in TCI and support conservation and environmental awareness activities.

JOB REFERENCE NO: JPB2-22-82

QUARANTINE OFFICER

MINISTRY: Tourism, Environment, Fisheries and Marine Affairs, Culture and Heritage, Agriculture, Religious Affairs and Gaming DEPARTMENT: Agriculture LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6.1 - $34,751.60 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

To oversee and evaluate the trapping operations of the animal welfare unit and enforcement of animal control ordinances and to investigate cases of mistreatment, nuisance and other breaches of the animal control ordinances.

JOB REFERENCE NO: JPB2-22-83

LABOURER

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MINISTRY: Tourism, Environment, Fisheries and Marine Affairs, Culture and Heritage, Agriculture, Religious Affairs DEPARTMENT: Agriculture LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: $519.68 bi –weekly

JOB SUMMARY:

The post holder's responsibilities include providing labour / assistance in all aspects of animal (canine) control. Working under the instruction of the Supervisors the labourer may be required to work alone or with a small team.

JOB REFERENCE NO: JPB2-22-84

PROJECT COORDINATOR

MINISTRY: Tourism, Environment, Fisheries and Marine Affairs, Culture and Heritage, Agriculture, Religious Affairs and Gaming DEPARTMENT: Policy, Planning and Administration LOCATION: Providenciales/Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7.1- $42,853.20 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent is expected to play a coordinating role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of various programs and projects of the Ministry and works across all the Departments within the Ministry.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-22-85

CLERICAL ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT: Policy and Planning and Administrative Support (Ministry) MINISTRY: Immigration and Border Services LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 3 - $17,375.80 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for clerical and administrative tasks to support the daily functions of the Office.

JOB REF: CFB2-22-86

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse Medical MINISTRY: Ministry of Immigration and Border Services DEPARTMENT: Visa and Immigration (Detention Center) LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: Grade 6 $34,751.60 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a professional position in the nursing service focused on promoting and restoring patients' health through the utilization of the nursing process; collaborating with multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-22-87

MINISTRY: Ministry of Immigration and Border Services LOCATION: Various SALARY: Grade 5.1 - $27,716.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an entry level Law Enforcement position which supports the Senior Immigration Officers and by extension the Department and Ministry of Immigration and Border Services. The purpose of the job is to also perform joint duties with other sections within the Department and with various Government Departments.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB02-22-88

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT: Planning Department MINISTRY: Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 9.1 $61,934.60 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a senior management position with nationwide responsibility for the administration of the Development Control Unit within the Department of Planning and the enforcement of the Physical Planning Ordinance and the regulations made thereunder throughout TCI.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB02-22-89

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

DEPARTMENT: Office of the Premier MINISTRY: Office of the Premier & Local of Government and Community Affairs LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 10.1 $76,112.40 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The job holder is responsible for overseeing all Communication for the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCIG). The successful candidate will work with Ministries, Departments and Agencies as well as other stakeholders, to develop and deliver internal and external communication strategies for the TCIG.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB02-22-90

PROTOCOL OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: Office of the Premier MINISTRY: Office of the Premier & Local of Government and Community Affairs LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 7 - $42,853.20 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

This job provides and coordinates diplomatic protocol courtesies to national dignitaries and provides advice to the Civil Service and the public on matters of protocol and the proper use of the national flag and other national symbols. Key function would be national ceremonial event coordination and management on behalf of the Office of the Premier and District Administration.

IMMIGRATION OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: Visa & Immigration Department

For full details regarding these positions please visit our website at

HTTPS://WWW.GOV.TC/GOVERNMENT-VACANCIES

Please note: (Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed).

(APPLICATION DEADLINE: 22nd July 2022)

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Conch Bar, Middle Caicos Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Cares for garden Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 246-3062 BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL

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FALCON SECURITY Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

SECURITY OFFICER 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: 332-8501 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 31444

K&T DISPOSABLE SERVICES LTD. Industrial Park Rd. Is seeking to employ a

PERSONAL ASSISTANT Schedule appointments Assist with office daily operational tasks

CASHIER

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-247-2390 / 649-241-1777 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 31445

SUPER CUTS BARBER SHOP

Musgrove Bld, Door #2, Aviation Drive Is seeking to employ a

BARBER

Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. $7 hourly CONTACT: 243-5406

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board Work permit holders currently holds these positions 31458

46 CLASSIFIEDS MATRISA LOWE Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

KEITH MALCOLM Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

JACQUES DORVIL Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Duties: Regular household Chores and some cooking.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 245-6316

CONTACT: 232-3692 Belongers kindly submit a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. ThIs Position is held by a work Permit holder.

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Duties: To clean and maintain premises and Other chores as assigned.

SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-9091

Belongers kindly submit a copy of your resume to the Labour Board.

This position is filled by a work Permit holder.

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Civil & Structural Engineering Ltd

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE AND CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN:

• Structural & Civil design calculations and drawing work • Structural surveys and reports.

• Site Inspections.

Salary will be $60,000.00 per annum.

The suitable candidate will be able to work under their own initiative, and be able to see through Design Projects from conceptional design to final drawing works.

PYGO

Kewtown ,Providenciales Cell # 4323447 Is looking for:

LABOURER

• Assisting with towing and pushback • Cleaning outside the property with • Ensuring the safety and security of the sweeper, area around a parked airplane • Guiding airplanes to and from their • Pick up yard waste and collect gates leaves,dispose of trash, clean windows • Loading, unloading and sorting baggage • Operating cargo handling equipment and doors frames ect...

Salary: $ 1400-$2000 holidays, long Salary $ 6.25 Mon- Sat. holidays hours, weekend

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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CASABLANCA CASINO

This position is available immediately and closing date for application is 8th July 2022. Qualified Turks & Caicos Islander Preferred.

Is accepting applications for the following positions:

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BCQS LIMITED Seeks a

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE AND CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN: - Pre and post contract Quantity Surveying duties - Market appraisals

$1600/month. Candidates must have STCW95/10 certification, shipboard safety, and marine mechanic certification. Must speak/write English fluently, have excellent customer contact skills, and live onboard the vessel, with one day shore leave each week. Previous liveaboard experience preferred.

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. INTERESTED PERSONS ARE ASKED TO APPLY BY EMAIL TO MADELYN CRUZ, AT JOBS@EXPLORERVENTURES.COM (PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS WHO ARE ISLANDERS ARE INVITED TO ALSO SEND COPIES OF THEIR APPLICATIONS TO THE COMMISSIONER FOR LABOUR). 31363

RAMP AGENT

APPLY IN WRITING TO CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LTD. LIMITED, P. O. BOX 158, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS. CONTACT: INFO@CSECARIBBEAN.COM OR FAX TO LABOUR OFFICE, PROVIDENCIALES ON 946-7184.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST POSSESS - Degree in Quantity Surveying or RICS-recognised qualification.

- Ten years post qualification work experience.

- Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, MS Project & BQ system software

Explorer Ventures (TCI) Ltd., a scuba liveaboard diving company operating out of Providenciales requires an experienced marine mechanic with the ability to repair and maintain all shipboard systems including, but not limited to, MEs, breathing air compressors, RO water makers, generators and A/C units. Starting salary:

Leeward, Highway Providenciales, TCI Tel: 649-9415730 Is looking for:

SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER • University Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (B.Sc or MEng) • Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Civil Engineers and or the Institution of Structural Engineers.

• 5 years post qualification work experience • Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, Autocad and Structural Analysis Software.

DIESEL / MARINE MECHANIC

CAICOS EXPRESS AIRWAYS

P.O. Box 158, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI. Tel: (649) 941 4437 Fax: (649) 946 4670 E-mail: cse@tciway.tc CSE LIMITED, Seeks

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST POSSESS:

EXPLORER VENTURES (TCI) LTD. Providenciales, Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Duties: Regular household Chores and some cooking.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour Belongers kindly submit a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. ThIs is a first time work permit application. 31419

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- Feasibility studies An annual salary of $42,000.00 plus performance Related commission is offered for this position.

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

This position is available immediately and closing date for application is 8th July 2022. Qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders preferred.

BLACKJACK DEALERS/DICE DEALERS

Salary $9.00-$14.00/ hour All candidates should have at least 2-3 years’ experience in the same field, excellent full knowledge of all casino table games and excellent knowledge of Blackjack table game and/or dice game. Job summary: carry out specific tasks in the gaming operation to the highest standard efficiency and customer service in accordance with gaming policies and procedures laid down by the company and gaming laws.

SLOT TECHNICIAN

Salary $15.00/hr All candidates should have at least 10 years’ experience in the same field with extensive knowledge of all slot games, slot data programming and analyzing, repair of slot machines, rebuild slot machines and operation and programing of TIO system.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for repair, preventative maintenance and routine maintenance of all slot machines and slot related items. Installation & configuration of slot machines as directed by management. Verifies that all slot games communicate accurately with internal systems for accounting purposes.

Experience with Easy Linx slot system preferred. Knowledge of local gaming laws and attendant regulations as well as company’s internal controls.

Promotes positive customer service.

LABOURER $9/ HOUR

Must have several years kitchen helper experience, stock refill, cleaning experience of the full casino with knowledge of covid requirements and be physically fit.

APPLY IN WRITING TO BCQS LIMITED, P. O. BOX 158, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS OR FAX TO 9464670. CONTACT SIMON TAYLOR ON EMAIL: STAYLOR@BCQS.COM

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PLEASE DROP OFF CV’S ADDRESSED TO HR, AT THE CASABLANCA CASINO LOCATED ON 226 GRACE BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES. OR EMAIL AT INFO@CASABLANCA.TC. TEL: 941-3737. POSITIONS PRESENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. 31356

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ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS IRRIGATION LTD 65 Beachwood Grace Bay

IRRIGATION SUPERVISOR

FERMIN’S DELICACIES

Down Town, Behind the Ball Park Unit #2, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

ASSISTANT BAKER

• 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

Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients to bake, organizes merchandise, and has its own transport and help with the cleaning of the kitchen.

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

IRRIGATION LABOR

BELONGERS ONLY RENEWAL

Irrigation labor wanted for manual labor such as digging trenches, holes, cleaning irrigation tanks, moving equipment, moving soil, cleaning and assisting technicians on other duties as require. Salary $6.5/hr THIS IS A POSITION CURRENTLY BEEN HOLD BY A WORK PERMIT CONTACT: 941-5579 31393

CONTACT: 331-0818

ISAAC ISRAEL

JACQUECINA HINSON

CLEANER

CLEANER

Hospital Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

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

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 347-5116

CONTACT: 343-2852

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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PELICAN BEACH HOTEL Whitby, North Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands

DOMESTIC WORKER • Domestic Worker consists of cleaning, Laundry and organizing rooms • Able to work with little or no supervision, be physically fit, dependable and hardworking.

• Must be self-motivated and able to understand, write and speak English fluently.

Salary: $300.00 per week. ($1,200.00 monthly) Position is currently held by a work permit holder

KITCHEN HELPER • General cleaning of kitchen and storage rooms • Assist with food preparation, wash floors, walls, utensils and dishes • Must be self-motivated and able to understand, write and speak English fluently.

Working Hours Monday -Sunday including holidays based on shift schedule Salary: $6.25 per hour

ALL EXPERIENCED AND INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS CAN SEND INQUIRIES TO: TEL: (649) 245-9449 EMAIL: PELICANBEACHHOTELTCI@GMAIL.COM BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO LABOUR BOARD 31411

On Behalf of our Client

TROPICAL BAR & GRILL We are seeking to employ a:

KITCHEN HELPER TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist in basic food preparation.

• Clean kitchen equipment.

• Load and unload dishwasher.

• Scrub pots and pans.

• Clean food preparation and storage areas.

• Receive and store goods.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS • The ability to safely use kitchen equipment and appliances.

• Sound knowledge of food safety standards and procedures.

• Strong communication skills EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED and or Proven experience helping in kitchen settings.

Salary is $1,200.00 monthly Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience.

INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED PERSONS SHOULD SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO RUSSELL AND ASSOCIATES (2004) LTD., 229 PRESTIGE PLACE, GRACE BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS OR CONTACT US VIA EMAIL: DELTHIA@RUSSELLANDASSOCAITESLTD.COM; TELEPHONE: 649-244-3572. APPLICANTS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ON OR BEFORE 8TH JULY 2022. ONLY SHORT-LISTED PERSONS WILL BE CONTACTED. 31349

31313

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

48 CLASSIFIEDS JOHANNY CLEANING SERVICES Chalk Sound Villa 12 Pounds Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

LEW & JAN CONSTRUCTION

LOUISE ELLEN

Whitby, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 346-8228

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 31293

RICARDO MISSICK Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

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

DOMESTIC WORKER

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-343-3031 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 31335

CONTACT: 342-5875

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 31325

SANDRA WALKIN

CLEANER

HOUSEKEEPER

#30 Sour bush St., Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.

Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards.

Salary: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 946-4411 OR 231-3342 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY RENEWAL 31318

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 31350

WILLIAM JAMES STUBBS

With at least ten (10) years’ experience and expertise in garde manger, fruit and vegetable carvings.

Must be able to work flexible hours.

Salary $12.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-6229

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 331-7513

3 CHEFS

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

Salary: $7.50 Hourly

AM SERVICE

CONTACT: 331-7513

#5 OSVALDO APT. VENETIAN ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning up worksites from debris, polishing equipment, and assist with general cleaning chores.

Must be willing to work 6 days a week including weekends and holidays.

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

BELONGERS ONLY, RENEWAL 31326

Cleaning homes, offices dusting, sweeping, mopping,laundry etc.

THE TRAVELING GOURMET

Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 232-7317

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

Salary: $6.50 Hourly BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 31309

MIRACLE WORKERS

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

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Back Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

WILNER CHERY #29 GRANNY HILL, FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

Salary: $300.00 Weekly

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: 347-6850

CONTACT: 344-0581

BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 31319

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 31311

NANCY RETAIL STORE Five Cays, Granny Hill Cell 4323447 Is Seeking for:

PURCHASING CLERK

SIESTA, BELLEVUE LUNCH TO GO Blue Hills, Shrub CL # 3 Cell: 2316858 Is looking for:

DRIVER, COOK

Monitor and organize inventory. Drive employees to and from work various cooking procedures and Marketing new products and methods (grilling, baking, merchandising products for sale boiling etc.)

Ensure timely and pick up Collaborate, balance, cash, Operate busy driving schedule. credit card, etc...

Mon.Sat, holidays Wages $8-10.Mon. to Sat, Shift holidays.

Wages: $8-13 BELONGERS CAN APPLY.

31341

BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 31314

SOPHIE STANBROOK Is seeking to employ a

GOVERNESS

(WITH CHILD CARE) Full time position Duties: cooking, groceries, general household cleaning, taking care of children.

6 days a week.

Salary: $9 hourly

CONTACT: 232-2123

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to sophie@spcaribbean.com and to the Labour Board. 31354

YA3B

Acting on behalf of

WILLY BARBER SHOP #4 MORRIS PLAZA 348-1832

NAIL TECHNICIAN Basic manicures, hand massages, nail repair. $7.00 Hourly HAIR DRESSER Shampooing, styling hair, deep conditioning, coloring, and weaving. $7.00 Hourly

P&K SPENDLESS SUPERMARKET

#3 Cooper Jack Road, Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 332-0937 BELONGERS ONLY RENEWAL

31322

SOUTH EAST CAR RENTAL Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a

R GRAY CONTRACTING Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a

DRYWALL FINISHER

Responsible for installing wallboards to ceilings or to interior walls of buildings and applying plaster.

Salary: $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 441-0268

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 31315

SYLVIE’S BEAUTY SALON Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

DRIVER

Responsible for transporting either cargo or passenger safely from one location to another.

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

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

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 243-5934

CONTACT: 241-0680

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

SAMIKA BOYCE

MYRLINE ETIENNE PARKER

LABOURER

CASHIER

31317

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

31310

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Duties: To clean and maintain premises and Other chores as assigned.

SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

Duties: To receive payments, and issue receipts and change.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 243-7501

CONTACT: 247-4284

IDALIA ASTWOOD

IANTHE ROBINSON

DEXTOR CLIFFORD

LABOURER

LABOURER

BABYSITTER

LA FAMILIA RESTAURANT #8 BALL PARK LANE, KEW TOWN 341-1021

STEWARD Washing dishes and cleaning. $6.50 Hourly

BELONGERS ONLY, RENEWAL 31292

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Belongers kindly submit a copy of your resume to the Labour Board.

This position is filled by a work Permit holder.

31415

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are asked to send a Copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This is a first application.

31420

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Duties: To assist skilled Workers on various jobs.

SALARY: $8.00 per hour

Duties: To assist skilled Workers on various jobs.

SALARY: $8.00 per hour

Duties: Taking care of a infant which. Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 243-0591

CONTACT: 245-7978

CONTACT: 246-0311

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board.

This position is held by a work 31413 Permit holder.

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board.

This position is held by a work 31418 Permit holder.

Belongers submit a copy of your resume to the Labour Board.

This is first time work permit application.

31414

July 9-15, 2022

CLYDE PARDO Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

Duties: To employ carpentry Skills on various jobs.

Salary: $8.00 per hour CONTACT: 242-3666

Belongers are asked to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This position is Currently held by a work permit.

31417

VERNISE DESTIN BIENNESTIN Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

THELIONARD THERANORD RAPHAEL

UNITY ONLINE SERVICES

#381 Building Industrial Drive, Five Cays Road Is seeking to employ a

HELPER

Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 232-7177

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY RENEWAL 31377

MARGARET JENNINGS Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

CLEANING Salary: $6.50 per hour

CLEANING Salary: $6.50 per hourly

CONTACT: 1649 241 7436

CONTACT: 1(649) 344 1898

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 31392

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 31388

PABLO BARBER SHOP

MONICA BAR & RESTAURANT

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

2 BARBERS

Cutting, trimming, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves.

Sterilize scissors and other instruments. $7.00 hourly

2 NAIL TECHNICIANS

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

CONTACT: 342-8799 31372

ANTHONY FORBES Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 241-8917 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 30911

Granny Hill, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

BARTENDER

• Uphold customer service • Maintain Bar • Mix and serve drinks Salary: $6.50 Hourly CONTACT: 246-7182 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

31364

BEATRICE LOUISE ROBINSON OF Robinson’s Apartment Complex AND Robinson’s Residence & Apartments 41 Wilson Circle & 3 Fresh Water Avenue, Blue Hills

(1) LABOURER Carry out maintenance work: painting, plumbing; Assisting with renovations, laying tiles, Removing furnishings and debris off properties, etc.

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 232-5222 RENEWAL BELONGERS ONLY

Millennium Heights, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

MASON

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

Salary: $9.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 341-8650 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

31395

RONALD SEYMOUR Wheeland, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

ONE DOMESTIC WORKER ONE LABOUR

DOMESTIC WORKER

BELONGERS ONLY RENEWAL

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31399

DOMESTIC WORKER

THAMARA & JEAN CAR RENTAL Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

MECHANIC

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

Salary: $8.50 Hourly CONTACT: 346-6731 / 242-3631

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 31402

ROBERT LUKER Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-8434

CONTACT: 946-4684 OR 231-0262

MANPOWER SERVICES 3 Hope Street, Grace Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ

PAINTER

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. $1,400 monthly

A/C TECHNICIAN

Electrical Diagnostics, installations and repairs airconditioning and refrigeration systems. $2,000 monthly

CONTACT: 241-4976

EMAIL: MANPOWER-SERVICES@ HOTMAIL.COM BELONGERS ONLY / RENEWAL 31376

CHARLES STUBBS #11 Parrot Cut, Cooper Jack Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning and stacking shelves.

Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 345-3825 OR 247-9433 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 31365

SAURICIO MILLS

HANDYMAN

DOMESTIC WORKER

#4 Kitch Apartment, Old Airport Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.

Ensuring all rooms inspected according to standards.

Salary: $1,200 per month

BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 31405

SCOOTIE AND JOSE MECHANICS AND BODY SHOP

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 31369

MANDRY WILLIAMS The Bight, Provo Is seeking to employ a

Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. $7.00 Hourly

MECHANIC

Inspecting and testing vehicles, engine tuneups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-243-4905 BELONGERS ONLY RENEWAL

31403

PRINCESS TAKEOUT RESTAURANT & BAR Major Hill, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $7.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 332-1831

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 31407

PASAPA

Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Stocking and supplying designated areas, dusting, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

Salary: $350.00 Weekly

CONTACT: 241-4838

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY RENEWAL 31394

LAS BRISAS RESTAURANT AND BAR

#533 Chalk Sound, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

Shore Club Rd., Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 347-8532

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 31371

ALEXANDRA MISSICK Apt #1 Chick-o-willy Cl, Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER

COOK

Applicant must be honest, reliable and hardworking.

Cleaning of yards, trimming of trees, disposing of debris and windows.

Salary: $7.00 Hourly

Setting up workstations.

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.

Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 247-4065

CONTACT: 649-946-5306

CONTACT: 246-9511

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

31374

DA CONCH SHACK 51 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ

COOK

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 31400

DELICIOUS DISHES 21 Airport Road, Elite Plaza, House #3 Is seeking to employ

COOK

• Leading and teaching the team in the kitchen.

• Menu planning and ordering food and beverages.

• Course control.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $7.00 hourly

Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.

Cooking food.

Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 946-8877

CONTACT: 343-2420

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY RENEWAL

31366

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY RENEWAL

31396

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL

31398

FATHER AND SON CONSTRUCTION Five Cays Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

MASON

To assist in mixing mortar: lay bricks and stones.

To make and repair steps and plaster walls.

Basic Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: (649) 333-1237 31423

50 CLASSIFIEDS TCI PROGRESSIVE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TEL: (231-6991):

BLUE HERON VACATIONS is seeking a

BUTLER Applicants must have a minimum of 5

c/o 35 Leeward Palms, Providenciales

DOMESTIC WORKER

years’ experience at a local resort or hotel.

Must speak perfect English, be willing to work weekends and evenings and have a strong work ethic. Salary - $3500.00

Must be available various days per week to clean, wash, Iron and assist where necessary. Part Time. Salary $10/hr.

Qualified applicants must send resume’s to: CLAUDIUS WILLIAMS, OWNER/OPERATOR OF BLUE HERON VACATIONS 2 QUEENS LANDING PLAZA EMAIL AT CLAUDIUS@BLUEHERONTCI.COM QUALIFIED ISLANDERS PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME’S TO TCI EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT 31536

CONTACT: BELINDALIGHTBOURN@ HOTMAIL.COM | OR 231-6991.

Preference to TCIslanders.

Position currently held by permit holder. 31513

DATE OPEN: July 1st, 2022 START DATE: ASAP

HOUSEKEEPER (2) JOB OVERVIEW:

July 9-15, 2022

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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: $6.50 – $7.00 per hour 31519

DATE OPEN: JULY 1ST, 2022 START DATE: ASAP

FACILITIES TECHNICIAN

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical equipment and plumbing trouble shooting • Working knowledge of swimming pool operation and water chemistry • Working knowledge of sewage treatment plant operation and maintenance

TIBOR’S MACHINE SHOP LTD.

22 Cooper Jack Bay Rd, Industrial Park, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands BWI is looking to fill the following positions:

LABOURERS

- 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.

- maintain/operate/gas plants - make repairs on gas plants - minor electrical building repairs/set up - assist owner in building repairs Wage- $9.50 per hr.

MECHANIC

- Must be able to diagnose mechanic related problems - Must have theoretical knowledge and practical experience of complete brakes, gasoline and diesel engines, automatic and manual transmissions, steering and suspension components, exhaust and basic electrical.

- Maintain company vehicles, equipment, various machinery & make necessary repairs - Have experience in welding and perform welding tasks - Must have a valid trade specific certification with at least 5 years working experience.

Wage: $10.00 per hr.

INDUSTRIAL PAINTER

- Work with various hazardous coatings including epoxies, urethanes, solvents - Safely apply hazardous coatings and storage - Utilize/assemble, maintain, and clean a variety of painting materials, tools, and equipment including compressors, sprayers, sanders, and cleaning equipment - Experienced with CARC coating and HVLP guns - Construct and move scaffolding, ladders, and platforms.

- Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned - Understand painting climates Experienced in different installation procedures Wage: $10.00 per hr.

PAINTER HELPER

PROPERTY: West Bay Club

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

WAN TE D

GAS PLANT OPERATOR

PROPERTY: West Bay Club

Engineering course, undergraduate or vocational school graduate with good verbal and written communication skills.

Must have at least seven (7) years work experience in engineering/facilities equipment operations and maintenance gained in hospitality or other industries.

H E L P

• Knowledge of computers and its peripherals • Planning and executing preventative maintenance of suite and equipment within • Knowledge of Operational Health and Safety Standards • Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment maintenance and trouble shooting • Knowledge of industry storekeeping procedures • Must be computer literate and technology savvy, particularly for ordering and follow up processes • Must be familiar with electrical and mechanical parts 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: $3,000.00 - $3,500.00 per month

31517

- Assist Lead Painter in performing painting and sand blasting tasks - Use hoists, wrenches, and hammers to lift, move, and clamp work materials into position or onto tables - 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.

- Maintain good knowledge of painting techniques and processes Wage starts at: $6.25 per hr.

MECHANIC HELPER

- Assist Lead Mechanic in performing repairs on vehicles, equipment & other repairs - Must have theoretical knowledge and practical experience of complete brakes, gasoline and diesel engines, automatic and manual transmissions, steering and suspension components, exhaust and basic electrical.

- Maintain company vehicles, equipment, various machinery & make necessary repairs - Have experience in welding and perform welding tasks Wage starts at: $7.00 per hr.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN CONTACT 941-5802/ EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO ANCHA@TIBORSMACHINESHOP. COM, OR SEND RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. POSITIONS FOR RENEWAL & NEW WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY 31528

July 9-15, 2022

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FIL SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

CADS CONSTRUCTION Breezy Brae, Grand Turk. Seeking

2 STEEL WORKERS Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other construction materials to form structures.

MAINTENANCE MAN

electrical problems with a variety of testing devices.

DUTIES:

1 CARPENTER

Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures.

1 ELECTRICIAN

Install wiring, control, and lighting systems.

Inspect transformers and circuit breakers. Identify

1 WELDER

Fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment.

• Provide maintenance and monitors the operations of the company’s office electronic equipment, hardware, software, and operating systems.

• Knowledge of all data equipment and all low voltage devices.

• Ability to understand Home Assistant and Action Tile Dashboard programming.

Payrate: $8.00-Per Hour

CONTACT: 241 2515

Belongers only apply. Renewal

31451

SEND THEIR RESUME TO CACANINDINFELIMON@GMAIL.COM OR TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCIALES

administration; Basic Knowledge in Electronics system; Experience in Avotus Call Accounting system; Basic Knowledge in Night Audit

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Server infrastructure support and maintenance (Linux Ubuntu) and Windows Server and workstation • Troubleshoot electronics systems (TV, Sound Systems, PA Systems) • Troubleshoot Doorlock systems • Troubleshoot Guest internet and Office internet connection; • Provide email configuration and support • Daily POS transaction and report • OPERA PMS operation • Surveillance camera system

RESPONSIBILITIES:

31533

Date: July 9th, 2022 31521

31515

DATE OPEN: JULY 1ST, 2022 START DATE: ASAP

HOUSEMAN (2)

PROPERTY: WEST BAY CLUB

• Oversee staff on a Daily basis • Train housekeepers on cleaning and maintenance tasks • Check rooms and common areas, including stairways and lounge areas, for cleanliness

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

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.

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR We are looking for a Housekeeping Supervisor to lead our Housekeeping team and ensure we provide excellent customer satisfaction.

Ultimately to monitor the work activities of cleaning personnel to ensure that they are providing a clean, orderly, and attractive environment for guests and everything meets industry standards.

31535

To operate a cutting machine or equipment and finish a design to specification.

SALARY: 7.00 per hour.

An Application, REGISTERED PR 16209, Wymara Developments Ltd. for the development of Beach Bar & Restaurant Has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on parcels 61003/154, Juba Salina, Providenciales.

DATE OPEN: JULY 1ST, 2022 START DATE: ASAP

JOB OVERVIEW:

31503

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

GLASS CUTTER

REGULATION 8 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 2014

PROPERTY: WEST BAY CLUB

QUALIFIED ISLANDERS NEED ONLY TO APPLY COPYING APPLICATIONS TO THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOUR & WORK PERMIT BOARD ZONE 2.

SALARY RANGE: $48,000 - $60,000 PER ANNUM (COMMISERATE UPON EXPERIENCE).

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $1,200.00 Monthly

APPOLON NOEL

Blue Hills, Providenciales Telephone: 247-1826

NOTICE

IT MANAGER IT Systems Administration experience; Strong knowledge of VMWare, NAS, SQUID, WEBMIN; Strong knowledge of In-House Surveillance camera systems; Knowledge of Microsoft 2xxx Server architecture such as roles, networking etc.; Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory; Knowledge of SAN/NAS storage system; Knowledge of Remote Desktop; Knowledge in Linux operating system; Knowledge in configuring squid proxy access policy; Knowledge in Virtual Private Network (VPN); Experience in Point of Sale Jonas system and Jonas Accounting software; Experience in Micros OPERA administration; Experience in Saflok Doorlock system

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 649-231-1633

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD

DATE OPEN: JULY 1ST, 2022 START DATE: ASAP

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

GREGORY GREATREX

The Enclave, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

• Schedule shifts and arrange for replacements in cases of absence • Establish and educate staff on cleanliness, tidiness and hygiene standards • Motivate team members and resolve any issues that occur on the job • Respond to customer complaints and special requests • Monitor and replenish cleaning products stock including floor cleaner, bleach and rubber gloves • Participate in large cleaning projects as required • Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation policies in all areas Shift varies. Full time. Weekend and Holiday work may be required.

JOB OVERVIEW: We are looking for a professional Houseman 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 the common areas are cared for and inspected according

Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2.

31518

Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2.

Salary Range: $2,000.00 – $2,300.00. Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

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.

Salary Range: $6.50 – $7.00 per hour

31516

52 CLASSIFIEDS TCI BEST HEAVY EQUIPMENTS Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

2 DUMP TRUCK DRIVERS Maintain and obtain proper scheduling of garbage collection Must follow rules and safety precautions. $15.00 Hourly

WELDER

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

CONTACT: 231-3887 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 31457

VERSACE BAR AND LOUNGE

Winsor Plaza, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

BARMAID

CONTACT: 344-0775

31439

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 344-7116 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY RENEWAL 31499

CACTUS CAFE 54 Sam’s Building, Provo Is seeking to employ a

Setting up workstations.

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

Salary: $9.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 432-4271

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 31509

C.H. VARIETY STORE South Dock Rd. Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly CONTACT: 345-2165 / 342-1919

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 31474

CRYSTAL A. GREENE Juba Sound, Provo Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

DYPCO LTD.

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

#203 Alice & Alice Plaza, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

ASSISTANT BAKER

PEDICURIST

LABOURER

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

Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients to bake, organize merchandise, and help with the cleaning. $7.00 Hourly

DOMESTIC WORKER

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 242-0718 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 31484

Professional pedicures and polishing toes.

Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 345-5137

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 31473

GRACE BAY WATERSPORTS

JUDITH ROBINSON

BOAT CAPTAIN

LIVE-IN DOMESTIC WORKER

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Phase 2, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $10.00 hourly

CONTACT: 333-7878 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 31482

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

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 242-2950 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 31468

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 31488

D&U CONSTRUCTION Shore Club, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

MASON

CONTACT: 243-3844

DOSSOU CONSTRUCTION Load Avenue, South Dock #5 Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 232-5511 OR ANDWENA14_LOCKHART@ HOTMAIL.COM

CONTACT: 331-9164

DOMINIQUE BEAUTY SALON

DJ’S VARIETY STORE AND BAKERY

31469

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

Salary: $300.00 Weekly

Applicant must be honest, reliable and hardworking.

General housework, washing, ironing and cleaning.

Salary: $250.00 Weekly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

31471

ANDWENA LOCKHART

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

Salary: $500.00 Weekly

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 31481

31491

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters Salary: $10 hourly

31456

CHEF

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

MASON

BABYSITTER Ensuring a safe

CONTACT: 243-8307

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

South Dock Road, Provo Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

CONTACT: 332-5646

GOOD DEAL BUILDERS

PAINTER

CONTACT: 244-3135

CONTACT: 649-346-4078

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 31494

Juba Sound, Providenciales, TCI Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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

Salary: $7.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 946-8877

Unit #6 Grant’s Gas Station, Down Town Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 245-3231

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

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

• Leading and teaching the team in the kitchen.

• Menu planning and ordering food and beverages.

• Course control.

Salary: $2,200.00 Bi-Weekly

Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $7.00 Hourly

LABOURER

CHEF

LABOURER

ALL STARS BARS & RESTAURANT

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

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

HAIR DRESSER

51 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

4D’S MAINTENANCE

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

BUGALOO’S CONCH CRAWL

DA CONCH SHACK

WILLIAM ALBERT FULFORD

Taking food orders, serving customers.

Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail.

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

BELIEVE BARBER & SALON South Dock Road #28 Is seeking to employ a

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Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 31510

South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

MASON

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 31478

EBEN-EZER BEAUTY & BARBER SHOP #15 Aviation, Bishop William Building, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

HAIRSTYLIST

To assist with masonry work, cleaning. $8.00 hourly

LABOURER

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

Salary: $8.50 hourly

CONTACT: 346-7379

CONTACT: 231-1490

CONTACT: 331-3887

LA ANGE

LEDGISTER WAINWRIGHT MISSICK

LEVEL & SQUARE DESIGN SERVICES

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

Salary: $7.00 Hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 31472

The Bight #19 Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 31480

Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 348-3812 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 31479

DOMESTIC WORKER

BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 31476

Blue Hills, Millennium Highway Is seeking to employ a

MASON

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. $7.00 Hourly

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

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

3 MAINTENANCE MEN

CONTACT: 231-0195

CONTACT: 247-4924

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 31495

Maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. $7.00 Hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 31470

July 9-15, 2022 M&E CLEANING SERVICES

MARIE M. DELINCE-BEEN

CLEANER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

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 31500

SEA FOOD PLUS RESTAURANT Blue Hills, Donald Plaza Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

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

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 347-5225 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 31489

YELLOW TOP TAXI

1269 Market Place, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

GENERAL WORKER Cleaning outside, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $6.50 Hourly CONTACT: 649-244-2327 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 31496

BIG J CONSTRUCTION

Five Cays, Provo Is seeking to employ a

Applicant must be honest, reliable and willing to work.

General housework, washing, ironing, cooking and cleaning.

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 348-1403

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 31497

STEPHANIE MCKNIGHT GRAY Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

M.B CONSTRUCTION

54 Juniper Ave, South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

LABOURER

Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. $7.00 hourly

2 TILE LAYERS

Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood. $7.00 hourly

CONTACT: 344-2557 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY RENEWAL 31467

T & C COLLECTIONS AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Williams Auditorium, Five Cays Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

(3) SANITARY WORKER

Cleaning house, ironing, preparing meals and running errands.

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 348-8256 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 31466

Picking up garbage. $350.00 Hourly

(3) GARBAGE TRUCK DRIVER Maintain and obtain proper scheduling of garbage collection Must follow rules and safety precautions. $425.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-941-8494 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY RENEWAL 31502

CHARLIES VARIETY STORE

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. $9.00 Hourly

Reviews and analyzes inventory for an organization. Ensure inventory is accounted for and managed. $12.00 Hourly

Norway Street, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

The Bight Is seeking to employ a

CASSANDRA GARDINER

CARPENTER

LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER

31492

540 Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures.

Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

Salary: $11.00 hourly

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

Salary: $6.50 hourly

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 243-0948

CONTACT: 342-9207

CONTACT: 1-649-242-3547

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 31460

CONTACT: 331-8346 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

TECHNICIAN

#296 GRACE BAY ROAD Grace Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 941-7366 EMAIL: MANAGER@ PINNACLEONGRACEBAY.COM BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 31477

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 31450

(3) OPERATOR/ DRIVER

Operates construction, hauling, and maintenance equipment including.

Transport materials and goods. Inspecting vehicles for mechanical issues. $660.00 Weekly

BABYSITTER

CONTACT: 342-1565

CONTACT: 242-4504

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

31487

TREVOR MUSGROVE

UNIT 106 OCEAN CLUB PLAZA GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $7.50 Hourly

Cooper Jack Rd. Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

31490

THE PINNACLE

RENANDE JULIEN

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

Salary: $7.00 Hourly

LABOURER

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 231-4336 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

31475

VACANCIES Acting on behalf

LABOURER

L.A.F Construction Bible Street, Blue Hills Tel: 649-343-6168 Keep job site clean, move things around; carry materials to workers, etc. $6.25 Hourly

LABOURER

RPJ Company/Pat Construction #511 Blue Hills Tel: 649-347-2093 / 649-332-4482 Keep the yards clean, lift heavy things that need to move around, etc. $6.25 Hourly ONLY BELONGER APPLY/RENEWAL WORK PERMIT 31498

Blue Hills, Providenciales, 344-2620

(1) EQUIPMENT REPAIR MAN

Responsible for maintaining the stability and performance of the company's tools, equipment, and machinery. $550.00 Weekly

(2) MECHANIC Help fix company trucks. $650.00 Weekly

CONTACT: 649-941-8494 BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY

31483

ROSELOURDE INTERVOL

Williams Auditorium, Five Cays Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

STOREROOM INVENTORY CLERK

CONTACT: 1-649-232-0004 BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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

Salary: $6.95 hourly

PLATINUM SOUND RADIO LTD.

E & V EQUIPMENT LTD.

Aviation road #27, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

SALES MAN

NEWMOND BUCKLEY

Five Cays Bld. #45 Is seeking to employ a

BRUTUS JAMESON

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 31438

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31501

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweep the house.

Mop the floor. Clean bathroom, doors, and windows. Wash & iron. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

31541

C.C. BOUTIQUE

CCD CONSTRUCTION

EVAN WILLIAMS

STORE CLERK

4 LABOURERS

CHURCH MUSICIAN

Kew Town, Provo Is seeking to employ a

Applicant must be honest, reliable and willing to work.

Pricing, labeling and selling of goods at the store and keeping shelves stack with goods at all times.

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

Curly Dr., Long Bay Hills Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $7.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 346-0010

CONTACT: 442-0820

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

31446

31453

Conch Bar, Middle Caicos Is seeking to employ a

Perform for the church during services and events.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 245-5266

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 31441

54 CLASSIFIEDS

HAIRSTYLIST

• Must be knowledgeable in using various hair cutting tools • Knowledgeable in upto-date trend • Weave and extensions Basic Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 332-1844

31511

SAMMY’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

of Five Cays- Providenciales is seeking to employ a

COOK

To prepare meals following a specific menu. Basic Salary: $360.00 per week CONTACT: (649) 242-0952

31525

HEATHER & CLAYTON GREENE

CARETAKER

DOMESTIC WORKER/HELPER

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 231-4043

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

of South Dock Rd is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER - Caring for young child 4 years old - Sweeping and mopping the floors - Clean Bathrooms, Kitchen, Bedrooms, - Do laundry and other house work To work 6 Days per week Salary: $6.50 hourly.

CONTACT: 332-3106

Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their resume to the labour board.

31512

• Aid with the needs of the elderly • Must have a valid drivers license Basic Salary: $6.50 per hour

• maintaining dwelling home in a clean and neat condition at all times e.g. sweeping, mopping, dusting and washing and other related chores • must be willing to work 5 days per week • Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 3312084 / 331-711031526

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board (this position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder)

242 Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking

LABOURER Cleaning outside the

property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $7.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-231-1391

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. Renewal 31485

Is looking for a

CULINARY CHEF

• The ability to cook and serve Italian and French cuisine to a high standard • Knowledge about Italian wine and food paring • Ability to interact with clients with Italian food culture • Ability to manage food costing and menu engineering • Valid H.a.c.c.a.p Certificate • Valid Food Handler Certificate • Ability to work with specific Kitchen Software, like Magic Chef or Chef Mate.

• Ability to work on Holidays and Weekends • Ability to lift heavy kitchen supply up to 50 lb.

• Sommelier basic Skills are required.

• Good problem solving and organizational skills

31514

Is Seeking to Employ

FULL TIME AND PART TIME

RENTAL AGENTS

1. Must be fluent in English with the ability to compose emails etc.

2. Must be Customer Service Oriented 3. Must be willing to work on weekends, holidays and at nights as required 4. Minimum of 2 years working experience 5. Knowledge of computer software 6. Three references required 7. Age 25 or older 8. Have a Valid Driver’s License, clean Police Record and Valid TCI Status

Deadline: July 31, 2022

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, maintain records, and to work without interruptions.

• Ability to review and evaluate operating procedures and recommend improvements.

OTHER ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the use of the English language in oral and written forms.

• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff and public.

• Demonstrate a positive, courteous, and friendly attitude that projects a positive image of the district, staff.

• Must be willing to learn new duties and technology-related skills as required.

• Must be Self-directed and selfmotivated in job-related tasks.

EDUCATION LEVEL AND TYPE:

• Must have a culinary school certificate.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency.

Interested persons please email resume and cover letter to:

INFO@CHEFTURKSANDCAICOS.COM

MYSTIQUE CAR RENTAL & TOURS LTD.

Please forward resume to Mystique Car Rental & Tours Ltd. 72 Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

Location: Leeward Settlement

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE:

Sweep the house.

Mop the floor. Clean bathroom, doors, and windows. Wash & iron. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour

Applicants without a Valid Driver’s License will not be considered for an interview Salary will be based on qualifications and experiences This position is not for work permit renewal

CHEF TURKS AND CAICOS LTD.

QUALIFICATIONS:

South Dock, Providenciales, 343-6470

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

CHARLES PALMER

KABATHA SMITH

Providenciales. Seeking to Employ a

A minimum of 5 years of experience in a highly rated Italian Restaurant(s) and/ or Villa(s) Salary 10$ per hour

ANNE P.C. FRANCIS

SYDNEY MARTOU DEAN

31522

ONE STOP SHOP

of Airport road - downtown is seeking to employ a

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31520

31524

CAROLINA PHARMACY Seeking a

QUALIFIED PHARMACIST FULL TIME

1. Responsible for providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services in a retail pharmacy.

2. Experience with and knowledgeable of computers and kroll software.

3. Excellent communication skills.

4. Able to work independently.

5. Proficient in English Language.

However, a second language will be an asset.

6. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends in rotation.

7. Be able to manage, supervise,

and train pharmacy support staff.

8. To do daily auditing of sales and submit reports, both on a weekly and monthly basis.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 1. Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited University.

2. Ten (10) years of experience in retail pharmacy.

3. Eligible for registration with the Health Practitioners Board Turks and Caicos Islands.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

FAX YOUR RESUME TO: 649-941-3338 OR CAROLINAPHARMACY@YAHOO. COM #23 PARADE AVE.TOWN CENTER MALL, DOWNTOWN. A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION. BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT 31493

July 9-15, 2022

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MARTOU DEAN EDGE CONSTRUCTIONSYDNEY LTD of South Dock Rd is Requires a

seeking to employ a

SKILLED MASON

With 10+ years’ experience in the construction industry.

Must be available to work flexible hours and weekends; SOME DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: • Preparation of surfaces; • Fabricates, alters, repairs, and maintains walls, sidewalks, street curbs, floors, bathroom showers, sink counters, partitions, manholes, and other related structures or surfaces; • Lays blocks or bricks following blueprints, plans, or drawings;

• Lays out work using chalk lines, plumb bobs, tapes, squares and levels; • Mixes cement using hoes, cementmixing equipment, and/or hand tools; • Cuts or breaks bricks and concrete using hammers, powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and/or hand tools; • Molds expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge; • Operate construction equipment.

Salary ranges between $10.0016.00 per hour commensurate with experience.

QUALIFIED BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY IN WRITING TO EDGE CONSTRUCTION, 28 TRANQUILITY ROAD, LEEWARD, PROVIDENCIALES, AND BY EMAIL, EDGETCI@GMAIL.COM. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 31552

ERB CONSTRUCTION

BLUE HILLS CLOSE MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY 331-1067

ROOFER

Standing Seam.

Metal Building roofs, installing standing seam metal and other materials. Salary: $8.00 per hour.

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

31531

ERB CONSTRUCTION

BLUE HILLS CLOSE MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY 331-1067

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

Operated cleaning equipment and utilized cleaning materials. Perform post-construction site cleanup. Salary: $7.00 per hour.

RENEWAL APPLICATION, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

31532

ERNA SAINTUS

The Bight, Providenciales, 342-6814

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweep the house.

Mop the floor. Clean bathroom, doors, and windows. Wash & iron. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. 31542

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THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

PUBLIC NOTICE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS APPLICATION (SECTION 4(3) OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS ORDINANCE) Take notice that I, Nigel Dakin, Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands in exercise of the powers conferred in me

by Section 6(4) of the Turks and Caicos Islander Status Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Turks and Caicos Islander Status to Iris Cuevas Gonzales Castillo by virtue of marriage to a Turks and Caicos Islander.

KVANAR LTD IS SEEKING AN

ENGINEER

POSITION OVERVIEW

The position is key to productivity and thus profitability. This role also requires significant experience working on and managing construction sites and personnel.

The prospective person must be a leader with a high level of initiative and the ability to deal with a variety of personalities. They must be a problem solver who can effectively communicate solutions to crew leaders and tradespeople. This position requires high levels of organization and attention to detail.

They will need to ensure that contractors complete their work according to time and budget expectations and meet all milestones. They must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Monitor progress, oversee delivery of materials and carry out safety checks and sort out any problems which could hold up work as they arise. They will always keep in close contact with team members.

While the specific duties can vary greatly from day to day, they tend to have several core responsibilities.

SCHEDULE AND BUDGET

• Responsible for ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget.

• Core duties include directing and overseeing the activities and schedule of a range of contractors and subcontractors.

• Set contractor schedules and delivery dates for certain elements of ongoing construction projects. This can involve determining the order in which contractors work on a series of projects, ensuring that they have available materials, and making sure contractors do not cause one another delays due to conflicting project elements.

• Planning and supervising field staff, including determining a logistics plan, staffing levels, material quantities, equipment, temporary power sources, work schedule and documenting actual hours worked.

Coordination and Problem Solving • Responsible for establishing a team concept among all trades on site.

• Maintaining liaison with designers, subcontractors, estimators and tradespeople to ensure that work complies with drawings, specifications and schedule.

• Resolving problems involving coordination and productivity.

• Identifying opportunities to save by reducing wasteful practices and increasing efficiency.

• Lead and ensure all work groups are properly guided in assembling and controlling the required resources (manpower, equipment, materials and tools required) to start and sustain the work efficiency and productivity until the completion of the project.

Paperwork and Documentation • Completing daily reports describing the activities completed, critical conversations and issues, weather conditions, etc.

• Issuance of CVIs and RFIs and maintaining a record of the same.

• Ensure the weekly reporting of plans, photos, daily diaries, timesheets, subcontract agreement assessments, plant reports, purchase reports, expenses and other applicable progress reports • Help coordinate and write site reports, review and mark up drawings, and other necessary documents, including as built drawings and the formation of the Operational and Maintenance Manuals for hand over to the client.

• Ensure that current and up to date information is being used to execute the works and, therefore, strong document control skills are a must.

Safety • Play a vital role in maintaining jobsite safety. This includes enforcing standards and making multiple daily site walks to ensure that contractors and crews are following proper safety protocols.

• Work to minimize risk, resolve violations and potential hazards, and prepare incident reports in case of an accident or injury.

• Responsible for documenting and ensuring that prevention and corrective measures are implemented when there are safety concerns.

Salary $84,000 per annum, plus company Cell Phone. Annual Bonus Scheme Offered based upon Employee and Company Performance.

PLEASE EMAIL RESUMÉ AND COVERING LETTER TO INFO@KVANAR.COM AND ALSO DELIVER A COPY TO OUR MAIN OFFICE AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: 390 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, LONG BAY, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS (TEL 649 333 2210).

ISLANDERS APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION ARE ENCOURAGED, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING A COPY OF THEIR RESUME AND COVERING LETTER TO THE COMPANY, TO PROVIDE THE SAME TO THE TCIG LABOR BOARD & IMMIGRATION BOARD FOR CONSIDERATION. THIS IS A NEW POSITION 31555

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REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01

NOTICE OF LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER 60501/41

SECTION BLUE HILLS & STAMERS RUN

LEW 1 SHIPPING

20 Honour Lane Downtown Providenciales Ph: 941-5707 seeks the following:

ONE (1) LABOURER

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

ISLAND PROVIDENCIALES

Whereas, JANN GRANT LEE of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) registered in the name of JANN GRANT LEE was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

Take Notice that I, TONI-ANN FOSTER, DDEPUTY REGISTAR OF LANDS, shall issue a new Land Certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette.

ONE (1) TUG & BARGE CAPTAIN

Must have over twelve (12) years experience, master license for 450 tug/barge Work days Monday- Saturday Starting salary: $2,000.00

Dated this 16th day of June 2022 Signed .......................................................................................................

TONI-ANN FOSTER (MS) DEPUTY REGISTRAR OF LANDS WITNESSED .............................................................................................

31338

TCMILLWORK LTD.

Architectural Woodworking, Cabinetry and Design South Dock Road, P.O. Box 238, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

FURNITURE CARPENTER

SKILLS REQUIRED: 5 years work experience in manufacturing furniture, woodworking, joinery and cabinet making.

Salary at $10.00 per hour

MACHINERY TECHNICIAN

SKILLS REQUIRED: • 5 years work experience in maintaining, adjusting, tuning and repairing woodworking machinery.

Such as 5 heads molder machine, hydraulic press, planner, shaper, thickness sander, etc.

• Trained to fit this position.

Salary at $10.00 per hour

LABOURER

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

• Trained to help cabinet maker, furniture carpenter • Cleaning the shop, offload materials, stack materials Salary at $9.00 per hour

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LABOURER Collect and

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR ALL 4 POSITIONS BELOW: • Individual must have previous experience with manufacture, construction, and installation of high end cabinetry.

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

• Must be able to read Auto-Cad drawings.

• English speaking, bilingual preferred.

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

Please send applications to: tcmillwork@tciway.tc.

Contact person: Stephane Gaudet 231-4537.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of resume to Labour Department. All positions are held by work permit holders.

31362

Must be willing to work five (5) days per week, live on North Caicos salary: Basic ( Position currently held by work permit holder)

KJ FOODS

Withby North Caicos Ph: 94657707

ONE (1) LABOURER

Must be willing to work five (5) days per week, live on North Caicos Salary: Basic ( Position currently held by work permit holder)

31385

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS 75 WALNUT RD PROVIDENCIALES, 331-8398

SKILLS REQUIRED: 5 years work experience in manufacturing furniture, woodworking, joinery and cabinet making.

Salary at $9.00 per hour

ONE (1) LABOURER

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

ISLAND IMPORTS

FINISH CARPENTER

COLMELITA HANDFIELD

Bottle Creek North Caicos Ph: 946 -7705

deliver items to customers.

SALARY: 6.25 per hour

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. 31530

LAS BRISAS RESTAURANT & BAR CHALK SOUND PROVIDENCIALES Telephone: 332-4320

LABOURER

To clean the property, clean the gutters, trim down the trees, remove debris from outside, and assist around the property.

Salary: $400 per week.

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

31529

MARIE S. ARIZA

Kew Town, Providenciales, 342-6783

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweep the house.

Mop the floor. Clean bathroom, doors, and windows. Wash & iron. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour FIRST TIME, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

31534

A TOUCH OF LOVE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL CENTER 1141 Leeward Highway, P.O. Box 751, Providenciales, TCI

ADMINISTRATOR/PERSONAL ASSISTANT

To coordinate, oversee and organize from start to finish all events, locally and internationally for A Touch of Love Ministries International Center and its group of affiliated ministries.

REQUIREMENTS: • Must be born again, Spirit filled believer.

• Strong Organizational, Communication and Linguistic skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Must be trustworthy; able to be trusted with highly sensitive and confidential information • Must be able to carry a heavy workload and flexible for sudden travel • Reports to Senior Pastor

SALARY PACKAGE $1,500 per month SEND RESUME TO: A Touch of Love Ministries International Center Attn: Senior Pastor 1141 Leeward Highway P.O. Box 751 Providenciales, TCI 332-4903 or email: info@atolministries.org

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. INTERESTED ISLANDERS SHOULD SUBMIT COPY OF RESUME TO THE LABOR BOARD. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

31504

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CLAUDEREA THOMAS Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

DA CONCH SHACK

51 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

Applicant must be honest, reliable and very good with children.

Taking care of my small Children and their needs.

Salary: $6.50 Hourly CONTACT: 649-346-2647 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

31437

GIBSON DESIGN BUILD #10 Cooper Jack Bay Road Is seeking to employ a

2 LABOURERS

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: 243-0137 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 31462 RENEWAL

KITCHEN HELPER

DANIELLE MOMPREMIER

#35 Fellowship Cl, Millennium Highway Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

Salary: $7.00 hourly

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

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 946-8877

CONTACT: 243-0744

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 31448

HAIR AFFAIR BEAUTY SALON

Morris Plaza, Whitby, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

HAIRDRESSER Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-5564

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY RENEWAL 31459

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 31447

HUGH RANDEL MALCOLM

Building #23 Town- Center Mall, Down Town Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER/ HANDYMAN

Keeps maintenance of the Supreme Court building, cleaning the yard, repairing minor problems, willing to work extra hours.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 649-231-6809 BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 31463

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

South Dock Rd. Is seeking to employ a

MAID

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

Salary: $6.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 244-0344 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

31443

J&W CONSTRUCTION

#9 & #10 Storage Building, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

Salary: $7.50 hourly CONTACT: 245-0345 OR 231-4519

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 31449

MARITA STOP SHOP

Five Cays Electronic Bld. Unit #3, Five Cays Rd. Is seeking to employ a

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

CLEANER

WINDSONG ON THE REEF Stubbs Road is seeking a suitable qualified applicant to fill the following position:

EXECUTIVE CHEF DUTIES:

Hands on position requiring participation in meal preparation, ordering food and associated products, staff scheduling and directing sanitation. Direct responsibility for menu production, recipes, and plate appeal. Participate in and monitor food dept. budgets with responsibility of producing budgeted food cost and labor expense in order to achieve scheduled profit matched with customer satisfaction. Management of and handling catering operation, private chef and private dining programs.

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

Salary: $6.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 345-1036

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 31461

JUSTO LANDSCAPING

Long Bay, 159 Bird Rock St. Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

Salary: $300.00 Weekly

CONTACT: 232-3037 BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL

STYLZ ABOVE THE REST #4 Sam’s Plaza, Down Town Is seeking to employ a

1 HAIR STYLIST

Shampooing, cutting, styling hair, hair treatments, coloring, and weaving. $6.50 hourly

2 NAIL TECHNICIANS Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, fills, nail repair, polishing. $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 649-245-3231 31455

PORSHIA WILLIAMS

13 Aviation Dr., Five Cays Rd. Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning, laundering sheets, towels, personal clothing, and other housework. $300.00 Weekly

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 31440

PORT ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION

YVON PETIT YARD, FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning property, pick up yard waste, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. $300.00 Weekly

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

Salary: $275 weekly

CONTACT: 232-1473

CONTACT: 346-6622

LABOURER

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY RENEWAL 31454

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY RENEWAL 31465

PHILADELPHY BAPTIST CHURCH OF SAINTS

MARGARET ROBERTS

ASSISTANT PASTOR

DOMESTIC WORKER

Preaching to church and attending bible studies.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

Duties: Regular household Chores and some cooking.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 649-241-1735 / 649-346-3584

CONTACT: 342-3557

Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 31464

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Belongers kindly submit a copy of their resume. To the Labour Board. This is a first time work permit application.

31547

EXPERIENCED CREATIVE ARTS COORDINATOR is required to assist with the programs at the Youth Centre.

Must be available to work holidays and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIREMENTS: • University degree or Diploma in teaching, psychology, social work or similar field • At least three (3) years experience working in a related field • Computer literate in Microsoft Office programs • Excellent skills of working with youth

Minimum of 4-5 years as Executive Chef or senior kitchen management with duties as stated above, verifiable track record of maintaining industry standard food and labor costs in a profitable facility over a min of 3 years of continuous employment in one facility within the last 5 years. Must be highly skilled and capable of training kitchen staff and producing exciting offerings that please our hotel guests.

Salary: $ 38,000 per year salary, plus service charge

PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO HR@WINDSONGRESORT.COM. PLEASE RESPOND NO LATER THAN 19TH OF JULY 2022. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE INTERVIEWED. PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS WHO ARE BELONGERS ARE ASKED TO SEND COPIES OF YOUR APPLICATIONS TO THE LABOR BOARD.

EDISON SIMMONS

31543

• Strong motivation to empower young people • Creative and energetic qualities

ASSETS

• Administration management or other office experience • Strong written, verbal and communication skills

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 20TH JULY 2022. BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO ROXANN@ECGYOUTHCENTRE.COM OR CONTACT 331-9602

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Science & Technology

Gene discovery may explain why more women get Alzheimer’s disease SCIENTISTS have identified a gene that appears to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s in women, providing a potential new clue as to why more women than men are diagnosed with the disease.

The gene, O6Methylguanine-DNAmethyltransferase, or MGMT, plays an important role in how the body repairs damage to DNA in both men and women. But researchers did not find an association between MGMT and Alzheimer’s in men.

“It’s a female-specific finding -- perhaps one of the strongest associations of a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s in women,” said senior study coauthor Lindsay Farrer, chief of biomedical genetics at Boston University School of Medicine.

Two-thirds of the 6.5 million Americans currently living with the devastating

MS. VANESSA ROLLE Breezy Brae, Grand Turk

DOMESTIC WORKER Duties- Care for child, housekeeping and any other responsibilities as requested by employer. Salary $7 per hour.

CONTACT649-232-6302

Belongers only apply.

RENEWAL 31537

WGS CONSTRUCTION Walter Cox, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 341-6578

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

31409

Two-thirds of the 6.5 million Americans currently living with the devastating brain disease are women.

brain disease are women, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. It’s a trend that holds true worldwide.

“Women, due to unique genetic risk factors like APOE e4 and MGMT, and sex-specific risk factors like the sudden reduction in estrogen during the perimenopause transition, may be in the fast-lane toward the disease, while men are sitting in traffic,” said Dr. Richard Isaacson, director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine, who was not involved in the study.

The APOE e4 gene is considered the strongest risk factor for the future development of Alzheimer’s in people over the age of 65, which is “especially true for women, who are more impacted by APOE e4 than men,” Isaacson said.

However, many women with APOE e4 don’t develop Alzheimer’s, while women without the gene may still develop the disease.

“Perhaps MGMT is an important missing piece of the risk prediction puzzle for these women, but further studies are necessary,” Isaacson said.

WILSON VALBRUN

AUTHENTIC RESTAURANT

Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Responsible for basic outdoor labourer duties around property.

Must be knowledgeable in hand power tools Basic Salary: $7.00 weekly

CONTACT: (649) 232-7077 31352

A LUCKY DISCOVERY The discovery of the new gene’s existence was made in two completely separate groups of people. A team of researchers from the University of Chicago were analyzing the genetic makeup of a small group of Hutterian Brethren women who live communally in rural Montana and South Dakota.

Hutterites are a closed population who intermarry within their own ranks and keep extensive genealogical records, making them an excellent choice for genetic research.

“The relatively uniform environment and reduced genetic variation in Hutterites increases our power to find associations in smaller sample sizes than required for studies in the general population,” said senior

Millennium Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

Stock various food service areas.

Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans etc.

Basic Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 232-7077 31351

study coauthor Carole Ober, chair of human genetics at the University of Chicago, in a statement.

When the new association with MGMT popped up in her analysis, Ober reached out to Boston’s Farrer to see if he might help replicate her findings.

Farrer, who was in the midst of a huge genetic analysis of over 10,000 women from the Alzheimer’s Disease Genetics Consortium study, was surprised by the call.

“I told her we’d found the exact same gene in our analysis,” Farrer said. “Two different studies started independently of one another find by serendipity the same gene, which to me adds a lot of confidence that the finding is robust.”

The combined study was published Thursday in Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.

A RISK FACTOR FOR WOMEN WITHOUT APOE ?4 The research team compared the findings to autopsied male brain tissue, and found no association between the MGMT gene and Alzheimer’s in men.

When they examined MGMT via epigenetics, which is what happens when a gene is switched on or off by behaviors and environmental factors, researchers found its expression in women was significantly associated with the development of beta amyloid and tau, two proteins that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease.

ENRIQUE DICKENSON South District, Salt Cay Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

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

Salary: $6.50 Hourly CONTACT: 649-232-6059 OR ENRIQUEADICKENSON@GMAIL.COM Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently 31328 holds this position

At least 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity exercise is recommended.

Weekend burst of exercise can be enough to stay fit A BIG burst of exercise at the weekend is as good as spreading activity out across the week, according to a study.

US researchers tracked 350,000 people over 10 years to see how well so-called weekend warriors fared.

The findings, in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal, suggest the type and total amount of exercise count, rather than how many sessions.

At least 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity exercise is recommended.

Going for a brisk walk, a light effort cycle on a bike or playing doubles in tennis would count towards this.

Or you could do 75 minutes of vigorous activity - something like running, swimming or playing a game of football - say health experts in guidance published by the NHS. Many of the participants in the US study clocked up this amount in a week. But some crammed it into one or two sessions rather than spacing it out.

Those who reached their recommended level of activity, whether during the week or the weekend, had lower a death risk than

those who did less than the recommend amount.

The NHS also says people should do some form of physical activity everyday including strength exercises and try not to stay seated for extended periods of time.

Strength exercises include yoga, pilates and heavy gardening.

Very vigorous activity that can help achieve recommended physical activity levels and can be done in shorter, sharper bursts, includes: · high-intensity interval training · spinning classes · lifting heavy weights · hill sprinting

MARIE ANGELA CAPRON

PARKER & SONS CONSTRUCTION

1. MAINTENANCE MAN 2. STORE CLERK

LABOURER

CONTACT: 348-9540

CONTACT: 241-7244

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Duties: To be employed in a Beach Equipment rental store. SALARY: $7.50 per hour

Belongers kindly send a copy of Your resume to the Labour Office. These are First time applications.

BREATHE HARDER British Heart Foundation senior cardiac nurse Joanne Whitmore said: “This large study suggests that, when it comes to exercise, it doesn’t matter when you do it.

“The most important thing is that physical activity is undertaken in the first place.

“Whether you cram your exercise in on the weekend or spread it across the week, aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each week.

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Duties: To assist skilled Workers on various jobs.

SALARY: $8.00 per hour

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is held by a work Permit holder.

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Yale study: COVID-19 endemic stage could be two years away A NEW Yale study has found COVID-19 will eventually transition to endemic status possibly within two years, according to the university.

The researchers used rats, which, like humans, “are also susceptible to coronaviruses,” to help study when and how COVID-19 might become endemic, according to the university.

“By collecting data on coronaviral reinfection rates among rats, (researchers) were able to model the potential trajectory of COVID-19,” the university said.

The study was published July 5 in the journal PNAS Nexus.

The university said in a statement that animals such as pigs and chickens ‘live with endemic coronaviruses, too, and a key factor identified in the spread of animal and human

coronaviruses alike is their tendency to evoke what’s known as non-sterilizing immunity.”

“It means that initially there is fairly good immunity, but relatively quickly that wanes,” Caroline Zeiss, a professor of comparative medicine at Yale School of Medicine and senior author of the study, said, in the statement. “And so even if an animal or a person has been vaccinated or infected, they will likely become susceptible again.”

The university said Zeiss and her colleagues studied the way a coronavirus similar to one that causes the common cold in humans was transmitted through rat populations.

“The team modelled the exposure scenario to resemble human exposures in the United States, where a portion of the population is vaccinated against COVID-19 and where

people continue to face natural exposure to SARSCoV-2,” the statement said.

“They also reproduced the different types of exposure experienced by people in the U.S., with some animals exposed through close contact with an infected rat (high risk of infection) and others exposed by being placed in a cage once inhabited by an infected rat (low risk of infection).

“Infected animals contracted an upper respiratory tract infection and then recovered. After three to four months, the rats were then reorganized and re-exposed to the virus,” the statement said. “The rates of reinfection showed that natural exposure yielded a mix of immunity levels, with those exposed to more virus through close contact having stronger immunity, and those placed in a contaminated

TKCA VILLA RENTALS

GRACEBAY, PROVIDENCIALES, T.C.I. 941-3445. Looking for:

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS Preparing walls and other surfaces before painting. Mixing and applying paints, varnishes, and sealants for a lasting finish. Using fillers such as putty and plaster to repair cracks. Buying paint, brushes, and other suppliers. Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed to Cut, shape and smooth lumber and other material. Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocol.

Survey buildings and repair mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety regulations.Maintain heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality.Undertake activities of pest control such as spraying insecticide Wage $9 to $15 per hour. Work Monday to Saturday, holidays, weekends.

Belongers are encouraged to send resume to invoices@tdmgltd.com.

WARD’S CONSULTANCY ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

LUIS A. FREITES

Juba Sound, provo 649343-6168

STEELMAN

$8.00p/h Constructing steel frames, supports and other steel structures.

BELIEVE CONSTRUCTION

Blue hills, provo Tel:345-7331

CARPENTER HELPER -$7.00p/h Help installing structures and fixtures.

READY TO GO

Butterfield Square, downtown Tel: 964-8583

KITCHEN HELPER

$8.50 p/h clean kitchen areas and wash dishes

RENEWAL. BELONGER ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. 31550

cage (and therefore exposed to lower amounts of the virus) having higher rates of reinfection.”

According to Zeiss, the study showed “with natural infection, some individuals will develop better immunity than others. People also need vaccination, which is offered through a set dose and generates predictable immunity. But with both vaccination and natural exposure, the population accumulates broad immunity that pushes the virus toward endemic stability.”

The university said she and her team “then used this data to inform mathematical models, finding that the

CEDAR LODGE CAFE Leeward Highway, Providenciales Telephone: 941-5755

DOMESTIC WORKER

median time it could take for SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic in the United States is 1,437 days, or just under four years from the start of the pandemic in March 2020,” but also noted this is the median time predicted by the model, and it could longer to reach endemic stage nor did it account for mutations that “could make SARSCoV-2 more harmful.”

After it reaches endemic phase, according to the model, 15.4% of the population would be susceptible to infection at any given time, according to the university.

“The virus is constantly going to be circulating,”

Zeiss said, also in the statement. So it will be important to keep more vulnerable groups in mind: “We can’t assume that once we reach the endemic state that everybody is safe.”

“Coronaviruses are very unpredictable, so there could be a mutation that makes it more pathogenic,” said Zeiss.

“The more likely scenario, though, is that we see an increase in transmissibility and probable decrease in pathogenicity.” That means the virus would be easily transmitted between people but less likely to cause severe illness, much like the common cold, according to the university.

MARC HENRY

DSL APPAREL

Godet allotments, Grand Turk

DOMESTIC WORKER

- Salary $6.25per hour cleaning, stack coolers, prep foods, serve customers etc

Care and domestic chores at home to work. 5 days per week.

POSITION CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND RESUME TO LABOUR EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT.

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY SALARY: 7.50 PER HOUR TEL: 242 5055 31452

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Located at the Graceway Plaza on Leeward Highway is seeking one

STORE CLERK Salary for this position is $7.00 per hour and must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

BELONGERS ONLY! CONTACT MARSHA BLANCHE – EMAIL: MARSHA@ MISICKSTANBROOK.TC. TEL. 946-4732 31539

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Compass Point Holdings Ltd as Chargee pursuant to the Registered Land Ordinance hereby gives Notice that it will cause to be sold by Public Auction the following scheduled property outside the offices of Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales at 10:00 a.m. on 29th July, 2022.

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ISLANDS SCOOP LTD

5-6 Grace Bay Plaza, Grace Bay Rd, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

ICE CREAM MAKING AND HELPER NEEDED

Must have some experiences, a fun personality and ability to work together with others. Renewal.

+1649-941-41-32

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Bottle Creek North, North Caicos Registered Proprietor: Parthenon Ventures Ltd. Comprising a 49.99 acre parcel of bare land containing indigenous vegetation.

Any and all potential bidders will be required to produce one (1) valid form of identification to Miller Simons O’Sullivan on the day of the Auction.

Terms and Conditions of Sale and the form of the Agreement for Sale are available upon written request to jl@mslaw.tc. Acceptance of and compliance with the Terms and Conditions of Sale is a pre-condition for any person to participate in the auction.

Any and all successful bidders will be required to pay a ten (10%) per cent deposit upon a successful bid before close of business on the day of the Auction. Any and all successful bidders will also have to pay a buyer’s premium in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Sale.

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Galtier: Frenchman named Paris St-Germain boss after Mauricio Pochettino exit CHRISTOPHE Galtier has been named Paris St-Germain manager immediately after the departure of Mauricio Pochettino.

Galtier has signed a two-year deal until the summer of 2024.

He left Nice last month after guiding them to fifth in Ligue 1 and a runner-up finish in the French Cup last season.

The 55-year-old, who led Lille to the Ligue 1 title in 2021, is PSG’s seventh coach since the Qatari takeover of the club in 2011.

“I am delighted to join Paris Saint-Germain, I would like to thank the chairman Nasser AlKhelaifi, [football advisor] Luis Campos and the club for their confidence in me,” he said.

“I am fully aware of the responsibilities involved to coach this extraordinary team, which is one of the most competitive and spectacular squads in Europe.”

Galtier is one of only two managers to stop PSG winning Ligue 1 in the past decade, along with Leonardo Jardim’s Monaco in 2016-17.

He resigned after leading Lille to that unexpected title success in May 2021 before spending 12 months at Nice. He previously managed Saint-Etienne.

Pochettino, 50, leaves PSG after just 18 months in charge having guided them to a record-equalling 10th French title last season, his first league success as a manager.

The exit of the former Tottenham boss had been expected for almost a month now - but was only announced shortly before Galtier’s appointment

Mauricio Pochettino (left) had never won a major trophy before taking over at PSG.

was confirmed on Tuesday.

A club statement read: “Paris Saint-Germain confirm that Mauricio Pochettino has ended his role at the club.

“The club would like to thank Mauricio Pochettino and his staff for their work and wish them the best for the future.”

The former PSG defender oversaw an unbeaten home record in the league this season, ending the campaign with 16 wins in 19 games.

PSG regained the title but their last-16 Champions League exit - with Lionel Messi in the team was seen as a major failure.

They squandered a 2-0 aggregate lead in the Champions League against eventual champions Real Madrid to cast a serious question mark over the Argentine’s future.

It was the first time Les Parisiens, who reached the semi-finals in

2021 and were the beaten finalists in 2020, had lost a Champions League away game after leading at half-time since 2001.

Pochettino was sacked by Spurs in November 2019 after five years in charge of the Premier League club, months after leading them to the 2019 Champions League final.

After taking charge of PSG in January last year, they finished second in Ligue 1 behind Galtier’s Lille and were beaten in that year’s Champions League semi-finals by Manchester City.

However, they won the Coupe de France and the Trophee des Champions, which were the first trophies of Pochettino’s managerial career.

The former Argentina defender began his managerial career at Espanyol and spent 18 months at Southampton before joining Tottenham in May 2014. (BBC)

Allyson Felix is a seven-time Olympic champion.

Allyson Felix: US Olympic great named in World Championships squad OLYMPIC great Allyson Felix could make her 10th and final World Athletics Championships appearance later this month after being named in the United States 4x400m mixed relay pool.

Felix, the most decorated female track and field Olympian of all time, will retire at the end of the season.

The 36-year-old has won 19 world medals in her career, including 14 gold.

She failed to qualify for the individual 400m event after finishing sixth in the US trials.

There is no guarantee Felix will feature as she is one of four female athletes named in the mixed relay pool - with two men and two women to run per team in each race.

She made her first World Championships appearance at the Paris event in 2003 and competed at her fifth and final Olympics in Tokyo last summer.

The World Athletics Championships will take place between 15-24 July in Eugene, Oregon. (BBC)

England v India: Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow complete record chase at Edgbaston ENGLAND nonchalantly completed a record chase of 378 to beat India in rapid time on the final morning of the fifth Test at Edgbaston.

Centuries from Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow took England to their highest successful pursuit in Test cricket and the ninth-largest in the history of the game.

Needing another 119 from their overnight 259-3, Root and Bairstow coasted with incredible ease, taking England to a memorable seven-wicket win, one of their all-time greatest victories.

Bairstow’s 114 not out was his second century of the match, while Root ended unbeaten on 142 in an unbroken partnership of 269.

They carried England to a new height in what is turning into a spectacular summer under new captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum.

The win ensures a series that

Jonny Bairstow’s (right) 114 not out was his second century of the match, while Joe Root ended unbeaten on 142 in an unbroken partnership of 269.

was postponed last summer is drawn 2-2 but, more importantly, it is the greatest validation to date of England’s ultra-positive approach to Test cricket.

Their next series is with South Africa in August, while an entirely different squad under new whiteball captain Jos Buttler plays the first of three T20s against India on

Thursday.

BAZBALL SCALES NEW HEIGHTS Just five weeks ago, England’s Test cricket was in the doldrums, with McCullum and Stokes given the task of reviving a team that had won only once in 17 attempts.

While the manner of the 3-0

series win over New Zealand was thrilling, it felt like a different prospect to play ‘Bazball’ against the powerful Indians.

The home side were under huge pressure at different times during this match. They were 83-5 in response to India’s first-innings 416, then on Monday India were 322 ahead with five second-innings wickets in hand.

And yet, England’s insistence that they could chase any target was proved correct, thanks largely to the cavalier progress they made on a scintillating fourth afternoon.

Strangely, given the magnitude of the result, the fifth morning was almost anticlimactic.

Edgbaston was far from full despite all of the available free tickets being taken, while Root and Bairstow removed what little jeopardy remained in the chase.

That takes nothing away from what England have accomplished -

to overhaul 378 for the loss of only three wickets is truly remarkable.

What can this new England go on to achieve?

ROOT AND BAIRSTOW LEAD ENGLAND ROMP Superlatives for England’s pair of Yorkshire batting maestros have long been exhausted. This was Bairstow’s fourth hundred in five innings and sixth this year, Root has made 11 since the beginning of 2021.

Their rebuild from 109-3 on Monday ran India ragged. When Root resumed on 76 and Bairstow 72 on Tuesday morning, India still had fielders scattered, allowing runs to flow.

Root played dreamy drives and clips off the pads. After he had run Mohammed Siraj to third man for his 28th Test ton, he unfurled the trick shots. Shardul Thakur was belted back over his head for four, then reverse-scooped for six.

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Wimbledon 2022: Ons Jabeur beats Tatjana Maria to reach women’s singles final TUNISIAN third seed Ons Jabeur became the first Arab and African woman to reach a Grand Slam singles final as she beat German mother-of-two Tatjana Maria in the last four at Wimbledon.

Jabeur won 6-2 3-6 6-1 against 103rd-ranked Maria, who aimed to become the lowest-ranked woman to reach the final.

The pair are good friends but were rivals on Centre Court, sharing a long and loving embrace at the net.

Jabeur, 27, will face Simona Halep or Elena Rybakina in Saturday’s showpiece.

The contest between Romanian 16th seed Halep, the 2019 champion, and Kazakhstan’s Rybakina follows Thursday’s first semi-final at the All England Club.

Jabeur, ranked second in the world, reached her first major final with a hard-fought win over 34-year-old Maria, who the Tunisian describes as her “BBQ buddy” and has stayed with at her Florida home when she plays in Miami.

Maria only gave birth to her

Arab world and Africa as she continues to be a trailblazer.

“I’m a proud Tunisian woman here today and I know in Tunisia they are going crazy right now,” she said.

“I try to inspire as much as I can and I want to see more Arab and African players on the tour.”

Ons Jabeur, aiming for her first Grand Slam title, has now won all five of her semi-final matches in 2022.

second child Cecilia last year, and has defied the odds in a remarkable run to the Wimbledon semi-finals.

But after fighting back to force a decider, Maria was unable to handle Jabeur’s improved level as her fairytale run ended.

“It is a dream come true after years and years of work and sacrifice,” said Jabeur.

“I’m really happy it is paying off and now there is one more match

to come.”

Jabeur’s story is one of an inspirational late bloomer who lacked patience in her younger days before finding the right mentality to complement her talent.

That has seen her win WTA tournaments, rise up the rankings and regularly break down barriers.

Known as the ‘Minister of Happiness’ in her country, Jabeur is a popular figure in Tunisia, the

JABEUR DIGS DEEP TO WIN COMPELLING CONTEST On the basis of their rankings, Jabeur was the overwhelming favourite - and that eventually was borne out in a compelling contest.

Both players have a similar style, keen to often use their slice and play with variety, and it made for an entertaining match.

After an edgy start by both players, Jabeur’s extra quality shone through in the first set.

Immediately Maria’s serve came under pressure in an eightminute opening game, the German eventually holding after seeing off two break points.

However, she was unable to withstand more pressure in her

next service game and Jabeur moved into a lead she would not relinquish in the opening set.

The third seed appeared to be cruising towards a routine win when she earned two more break points in the second game of the second set.

But Maria saved those and it sparked a switch of momentum.

Perhaps it should not have been surprising considering Maria had fought back from a set down in three of her previous five matches - including her quarter-final win over fellow German Jule Niemeier.

Maria decisively broke in the fourth game and, after failing to break again for the set in the eighth, served it out to the delight of the 15,000 fans who were desperate for the action to be prolonged.

Ominously for Maria, Jabeur’s level returned at the start of the decider.

Jabeur broke for a 2-0 lead with a forehand passing winner, and from there she coasted to a victory which she said would leave her fellow Tunisians “celebrating like crazy” back home. (BBC)

Sierra Leone FA to investigate 95-0 and 91-1 wins in second-tier matches THE Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) is investigating the outcome of two matches that produced an unbelievable total of 187 goals.

The two second-tier games saw Kenema-based Kahunla Rangers and Gulf FC of Kono heavily defeat their city rivals in Premier League qualifiers on Sunday.

Kahunla walloped Lumbebu United 95-0, and Gulf FC thrashed Koquima Lebanon 91-1, providing the two biggest victories recorded in the history of Sierra Leonean football.

However, the half-time scores were just 2-0 and 7-1 respectively, and both results have been annulled because of suspicion of match manipulation.

“We can’t stand by and see an embarrassing situation like this go unpunished,” SLFA president Thomas Daddy Brima told BBC Sport Africa.

“We’re going to launch an immediate investigation and bring to book all those responsible for this mediocrity.

“All those found guilty will be dealt with in accordance with the SLFA laws, and will also be handed over to the country’s anticorruption commission.”

The chief executive of Kahunla Rangers “strongly condemned

unsportsmanlike behaviour” and Lumbebu’s general manager said he was “not aware of any match manipulation”.

Meanwhile, the chairman of Koquima Lebanon claimed the match involving his side was actually a friendly and officials from Gulf FC declined to comment.

The SLFA said it would investigate players and officials from all four clubs involved, designated match officials and the Eastern Region Football Association.

The organisation added it “maintains zero tolerance” against match manipulation in the West African country, in compliance with the rules of world governing body Fifa and the Confederation of African Football (Caf).

GOALS FLOW AFTER HALF-TIME Both Kahunla and Gulf FC had the same number of points going to their final round of matches and were fighting for Eastern Region’s remaining place in the national Super 10 League, which serves as the final qualifying phase for the Premier League.

The two games took place simultaneously and the referee of Gulf’s match refused to officiate the second half, and was subsequently

Sierra Leone fans watched the men’s national side at the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year.

replaced.

Things took a dramatic turn over the course of the second halves when it became clear that the team with the better goal difference would go through - with Kahunla netting 93 goals and Gulf scoring 84 times.

The chief executive officer of Kahunla, Eric Kaitell, condemned his team and the other three sides involved on social media.

“I want to start by apologising to the football fans in the country and the world at large for the odd match result of my club Kahunla Rangers,” Kaitell said.

“I want to state firmly that

I strongly condemn such unsportsmanlike behaviour displayed by my team, and the other teams involved.

“I’m setting up a committee to investigate the whole team including the technical staff and the executive members, and whoever is found wanting will be dealt with accordingly.”

‘I’LL NEVER BE PART OF MATCH FIXING’ The general manager of Lumbebu, Mohamed Jan Saeid Jalloh, stood in as coach for his team for the match in the absence of their substantive coach.

His side also had three men sent off in their 95-0 defeat, and he protested his innocence.

“I’m not aware of any match manipulation but can’t vouch for others,” Jalloh told BBC Sport Africa.

“We conceded lots of goals in the second half. I was frustrated and at some point even left the touchline in anger. I wasn’t concentrating afterwards, so I can’t even tell how many goals we conceded in all.

“I’ll never be part of match fixing.

“I’m calling on the football authorities to investigate both matches and bring to book anyone found wanting. And if nobody is found guilty of any crime then so be it.”

The chairman of Koquima Lebanon claimed the result against Gulf FC was from a friendly game, and he also disputed the 91-1 scoreline.

Mohamed Lanfia Tunkara said he had been told by his players and club officials that the league match between the two clubs did not actually take place.

Instead, it was an encounter between “players in the community, including some Koquima players” which was held to “entertain fans who had bought tickets to witness their match with Gulf FC”.

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TCIRFU President’s Week dubbed a resounding success – O’Driscoll impressed with athletic talent in the TCI

THE Turks and Caicos Islands Rugby Football Union (TCIRFU) capped out its President’s Week on Saturday evening with a gala dinner at Wymara Resort with rugby superstar Brian O’Driscoll.

Last week, current TCIRFU players showcased their skills on the beach and on the field and impressed O’Driscoll with their skill and speed.

Speaking on Saturday night, he highlighted the speed and agility of the local players who impressed, particularly on the beach, “you saw a lot of guys putting everything in and coming out covered in sand as they were diving for the ball.

There is a great athletic talent

A record-breaking 210 guests attended the President’s Dinner with rugby superstar Brian O’Driscoll.

for such a small place”.

O’Driscoll also spoke about his time with Leinster, Ireland, the British and Irish Lions and the Barbarians sharing humorous stories of his playing days as well as discussing players’ ability to be themselves off of the field.

In addition to his time on the field and the beach. O’Driscoll took part in the annual TCIRFU Golf Tournament and helped to raise over $35,000 for the local rugby community through various events.

He said he enjoyed his week

in the TCI with his family, highlighted by his wedding anniversary with Amy Huberman, an Irish actress and writer, on the same day as the President’s Dinner.

According to information from the TCIRFU, a record-breaking

210 guests attended the President’s Dinner. The rugby union said that it was grateful for all the help it received to pull off the event.

Special mention was made of Wymara Turks+Caicos, Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club and Seven Stars for their support.

HAVEN AND ABRAHAMS NAMED TCIRFU PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

THE Turks and Caicos Islands Rugby Football Union (TCIRFU) named their outstanding performers for the year over the weekend during the annual award ceremony and President’s Dinner.

Local players featured prominently as five of the six award winners began their rugby journey in the TCI. Men’s player Stanley Haven collected the top prize for the Men’s Team, named as the Men’s Player of the Year, while Jada Abrahams was celebrated on the women’s side as the Women’s Player of the Year.

In addition, the TCIRFU thanked Lloyd Inwards for all of his hard work with the Francis McDonald Union Person of the Year Award.

Sebastian Turbyfield was named the Men’s Most Improved Player, while Lilly Taylor was named the Women’s Most Improved Player.

Meanwhile, Dante Taylor and Kirsty Ball were named the Men’s Best New Player and the Women’s Best New Player respectively.

Jada Abrahams was named the Women’s Player of the Year.

Stanley Haven (right) collects his Men’s Player of the Year award from rugby superstar Brian O’Driscoll.

Lilly Taylor was named as the Women’s Most Improved Player.

Sebastian Turbyfield was named as the Men’s Most Improved Player.

Kristy Ball was named as the Women’s Best New Player.

Dante Taylor was named as the Men’s Best New Player.

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TCI SET TO HOST 65TH ANNUAL CARIBBEAN AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

THE Turks and Caicos Islands Golf Association (TCIGA) and the Caribbean Golf Association are collaborating to host the 65th Annual Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships, which is scheduled for the first week of August at the Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club.

According to information from the association, a number of Caribbean member countries have committed to sending their 10-best amateur players to vie for the coveted Hoerman Cup (Men’s Division) and the George Teale Trophy (Ladies’ Division), in a highly competitive three-round medal play event.

This is the third time that the TCI will be hosting the prestigious regional event.

Among the competitors, this year, are the host nation (TCI), the Bahamas, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Trinidad & Tobago.

“The objective of the golf associations is to promote golf throughout their respective countries and, through the sport to teach the principles of honesty, hard work and responsibility to young people taking up the game,” a release from the association stated.

It noted that through the years many young golfers have risen through the junior ranks, some gaining college scholarships, and a select few – like Stephen Ames now residing in TCI – having very long and lucrative professional careers.

“The past two years have seen a massive resurgence in the popularity of golf, and we are very proud that the TCIGA will host the major Caribbean event of the year. “We look forward to this event being a springboard for the fundraising and promotion of golf within the Turks & Caicos Islands for an enhanced junior development programme,” Fraser Dods, the TCIGA President said.

The tournament’s headline sponsor is the recently opened Ritz-Carlton which has generously provided luxe accommodation for the visiting players. The five-star Ritz-Carlton on Grace Bay offers multiple dining options and other resort amenities including two pools, spa, fitness centre and nonmotorised watersports.

Dods noted that the Royal Turks & Caicos Golf Club has cleared the golf schedule for the event to take place and that the association is “indebted to the RTCGC for their support, without which this event would not happen”.

Dave Douglas, Director of Golf at the RTCGC noted that the club is elated to host the tournament once again.

“The Royal Turks & Caicos Golf Club would like to congratulate the Turks and Caicos Islands Golf Association, President Fraser Dods and his committee for their effort and vision required to host this 65th Championship. We are delighted

SWA Sharks win PPL Clausura Round

THE SWA Sharks finished the Clausura Round of the Provo Premier League with a one-point win over the Blue Hills FC. The teams were in a two-team race for the title. After pulling ahead of Blue Hill towards the end of the round, the Sharks needed just to win their last two games to ensure a victory. In their last clash, they eased past the Flamingo FC 5-1.

Junior Paul netted a hat-trick while Brian Gregg and Ledson Jerome scored the others.

The Flamingo FC was led by Benjamin Wally.

After 10 games, the Sharks ended on 25 points with eight wins and a loss, while Blue Hills FC ended on 24 points from eight wins and two defeats.

Since the Sharks won the Clausura and Blue Hills the Apertura, the two teams will now battle for the overall PPL title.

Six teams took part in the league.

The SWA Sharks won the Clausura Round of the PPL.

A number of Caribbean member countries have committed to sending their 10-best amateur players to the Championship.

to be their host venue for the third time over the last 23 years”.

The sponsorship list also includes Graceway IGA, Grace Bay Car Rentals, Island Printing, The Wine Cellar, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Misick & Stanbrook, Seven Stars, Stanbrook Prudhoe, Carlisle Supplies, Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Grant Thornton,

BCQS, Grace Bay Resorts, Hartling Group, H20 Resort, Hugh G. O’Neill & Company, Lady Grace, Meridian Trust, Regency-Christies, The Agency, and Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty. Restaurant sponsors include Pepper Town Café, SharkBite Bar & Grille, and Somewhere Café & Lounge.

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