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TCI on track to make "full recovery" – Tourism Director – Registers another record-breaking quarter for visitor arrivals
THE Turks and Caicos Islands has seen a tremendous increase in visitor arrivals during the first quarter of 2022 and is on track to make a “full recovery”. The pent-up demand for global travel post-Covid-19 is auguring well for the Turks and Caicos Islands which continues to see record-breaking arrival numbers since reopening its borders. As the tourism sector continues to rebound, some 311,913 visitors arrived in the territory during the first quarter of the year, according to preliminary data released by the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board on Tuesday, May 24. “The Turks and Caicos is once again breaking visitor arrival records, with some 138,762 air arrivals and 173,151 cruise arrivals in the first quarter of 2022”, the board said in its statement. Director of Tourism (ag) Mary Lightbourne, said the territory’s tourism industry is poised for a “full recovery”, noting that the first quarter of 2022 has been particularly strong. She said: “We are indeed buoyed by these figures, in particular the month of March, which is critical to our sector. “The first quarter, especially March, is traditionally excellent for winter vacationers, have seen a robust in visitor arrivals, almost paralleling the corresponding month in 2019, which saw the best
Tourists at the Providenciales International Airport pre-Covid arrivals for the sector”, Lightbourne added. AIR ARRIVALS At the beginning of 2022, the Turks and Caicos Islands saw an
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average increase of approximately 33% in stopover arrivals through the Providenciales International Airport and FBOs, growing from the 34,057 stopover arrivals in January 2022 to 44,596 stopover arrivals in February 2022, and 60,109 in March 2022. The Tourist board said: “The 44,596 stopovers received in February this year was a significant increase of 248% year over year. “As the destination received only 12,798 stopover arrivals in February 2021; a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic and the measures put in place to contain its diffusion. “When compared to February 2020 and 2019; both periods being pre-Covid-19 pandemic. Arrivals declined by 14% and increased by 7% respectively. “The 138,762 stopovers received in the first three months of 2022 were 98% of the 140,791 stopovers received in the first three months of 2019.” The board stressed that the US market continues to dominate visitor arrivals. CRUISE ARRIVALS As it relates to passenger arrivals
on cruise ships, when the Turks and Caicos reopen its cruise sector in December 2021, some 25,573 arrivals were recorded during that month which was 21% of the 117,827 arrivals seen in 2019. The board revealed that the territory then received 173,151 cruise visitors in the first three months of 2022, which was 62% of the 277,280 cruise arrivals received in the same three months of 2019. January welcomed 27 ships with 43,035 cruise visitors, whereas February received 24 ships and 50,148 cruise visitors, with March welcoming 28 ships and 79,968
cruise visitors. The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention lifted its risk advisory for cruise ship travel in March 2022 - indicating that the public health measures in place on cruise ships are effective and will hopefully influence more cruise passengers. “These arrival figures are indicative that the Turks and Caicos continue to be a soughtafter destination. We are indeed on pace to increase our arrivals in the coming weeks and months, welcoming all our guests to our Beautiful by Nature isles,” Lightbourne added.
CORRECTION The Weekly News corrects a typographical error contained in article published in its May 20, 2022, issue, headlined “Patient wins $375K negligence claim against InterHealth Canada TCI”. In the opening paragraph, the article incorrectly lists Mr Peter Karam as the plaintiff’s attorney, when in fact the attorney for the plaintiff in the matter was Mr Peter McKnight of McKnights. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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The fire from Carnival Freedom was captured by a guest on board a nearby cruise ship, Carnival Mardi Gras, docked at Grand Turk
Widely shared social media photos of the fire
Cruise ship fire was a brief flare-up – Carnival assessment team expected to inspect ship’s sail worthiness A brief fire onboard a cruise ship docked at port Grand Turk Thursday morning lit up the air with billows of black smoke, sparking concerns among visitors and residents alike. But the situation was quickly handled, and according to a followup statement from the cruise line, Carnival Cruise, all guests and crew on board the vessel, Carnival Freedom, were kept safe during the incident. The fire was situated inside the ship’s funnel, and although quickly handled, the vessel was advised to remain in port until a proper inspection of its sailworthiness could be determined. The ship’s guests were cleared shortly after by local authorities to go ashore.
Speaking with the press Thursday afternoon, Governor Nigel Dakin said that even though the situation was quickly handled by the ship’s emergency response team in about 30 minutes, local authorities continued to mobilise to offer any aid, if needed. He reported: “A very fast line of communication was set up with the vessel, both by police and the force, and they communicated very quickly that they had it under control, the crew was on top of it. “That said, we continue to put our structures in place… at around lunchtime, a meeting was had with all agencies and I can report that the fire is contained. “I was advised that Carnival will be flying out and will be landing here at about 4 am [with] an
assessment team that will inspect the vessel and come to some views as to whether it is fit to sail or not.” Governor Dakin said there is a second Carnival cruise liner in Grand Turk at the moment, and its departure had been delayed until 8 pm Thursday evening. “That delay is to allow passengers to be crossed onto that vessel if needed. That vessel has 5000 passengers and can take another 1000 if required; but that decision will be made by Carnival.” Carnival Freedom left Port Canaveral on Monday on a fiveday cruise. This situation did highlight for the TCI the need to have the Grand Turk airport upgraded and reclassified to allow bigger airliners from around the world. This was also addressed by the
Governor. He said: “The airports authority and the civil aviation authority has been working fast today to do the work that we hope will allow us to upgrade the Grand Turk airport from a category four airport to a category six airport, that would allow 737 charters to come in.” The Governor said this would allow passengers in situations such as these to leave Grand Turk through the airport if necessary. He noted: “Whether that will be possible or not, we don’t yet know, but we are doing the groundwork to make it possible. “I would like to say to the crew you did an excellent job, and to those who responded so quickly in the Turks and Caicos Islands in support.”
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A Weekly News column that puts you on the spot for your opinions on the issues of the day
REGULATING THE JITNEY SERVICE
PART 2
In last week’s edition, we called on the Government to regulate the jitney service in the islands to help prevent the growing number of crimes being committed by people posing as jitney operators. We pointed out that jitneys are important to the Islands, especially in the fast-growing “city” of Providenciales. They provide efficient and affordable transport links to areas of the islands that taxis — who are more concerned about serving tourists — cannot fill. But this service must be regulated to protect the public. As it stands right now, anyone with a “242” can ply the Leeward Highway, or hang around the supermarkets, schools or hospital to pick up passengers for $2.00 to almost anywhere on the island. It’s a cheap service that many depend on. But it can also be a dangerous ride for unsuspecting women and young girls — such as we have heard about recently. How should this service be controlled? What are your thoughts?
Renewal fee and special licence
A renewal reasonable fee for the jitney driver's vehicle accompanied by a decal for the windshield. Make it renewable for each quarter, and in this way the police can both spot check on the road and the public can be advised not to use any jitney which does not have current licence.
A no-nonsense policy needed
Riding with these jitneys, “hackers” and unlicensed transport operations is a visible symbol of the acceptance of the culture of crime and deviant behaviour in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It means that the Department of “Road Safety”, the so-called regulators of traffic activity in the TCI, being well aware of this illegal activity, over the years, are facilitators of this activity, yet cannot seem
to come to terms with regulating it. It requires the Minister responsible to layout a no-nonsense policy to deal with this issue. Added to the culture of criminality in the TCI, is the ability of illegals coming to islands, claiming asylum and the legal system aiding and abetting these incidents of illegality. This is untenable. Not surprising because this culture of hiding serious criminal activity adds to the spectre, in the minds of others, especially the jitney drivers that “we can do as we like.” The police and immigration departments cannot be relied on to police and protect the islands. So the criminal activity on the streets of the TCI abounds. A serious public policy initiative needs to be undertaken to combat this issue.
It needs to be shut down
Having “low cost” taxi and transport services are one thing but the safety of the
youth, boys and girls is at issue here. Not everything that is "cheap and free" is good for the islands. Everything comes at a cost. How is it that the “outgoing Police Commissioner and the Ministry of transportation, over the years, could countenance this situation and not do anything about it? What have they done about this? The islands remain at risk. Usually these jitney drivers, normally of Haitian origin, feel free to drive around, picking people up, they remain unlicensed, aware there isn’t a monitoring system in place to monitor and track these vehicles. What is needed can be manifold. There is need for legal maturity, new laws, ideas, technologies and innovation. The Government must realise that charging $2.00 per ride must be a means to an end. Either they collect $200 daily from such activity or it is seen as unsustainable, on the part of the driver. The activity then gives rise to an effective “transport system” for drugs, cocaine, marijuana, stolen goods, prostitution and a host of illegal activities. It needs to shut down. There should be tighter rules enacted to police illegal transport activity. Cameras, monitoring devices and technologies should be posted at strategic corners and streets.
Systems need to be in place
The unlicensed jitney driver has “nothing to lose”. It is often reported that when these illegal drivers are apprehended by the Police that they often abandon the vehicle, only to be seen driving another one days later. What is needed to combat the prospective and ongoing criminal activity would be a number of measures. At strategic areas of the Island; Blue Hills, the Bight, Five Cays etc, must be permanent check physical stations to drive through. These screening stations should be manned by Police Officers and electronic screening devices to detect guns, knives,
and illegal devices. Also where there is the prospect of drug transportation dogs are needed to sniff that out as well. Officers should be mandated to search vehicles, demand sight of driver’s licenses, insurance and vehicle licenses. There should be cameras placed around the schools of the islands so that suspicious vehicles and drivers could be detected.
A threat to public safety
The lead personnel at the Department of Road Safety should prepare a list of proposals to be implemented and to lead on this issue. The Minister needs to engage the Police, the Cabinet and the Minister of Finance for urgent resources. No matter how cheap, convenient and available these jitneys are, they needed to be banned and removed from the streets of the TCI. They are becoming a threat to public safety, and an immediate threat to young people. Being unregulated the pathway is opened to criminal, drug and related illegal activity. A much more defined and regulated service needs to be implemented.
License them
Do what is done in the rest of the prosperous West, license them.
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The high-level conclave saw several local dignitaries including Her Excellency Deputy Governor Anya Williams, Premier Hon Washington Misick, Attorney General Hon Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles and several government Ministers in attendance.
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TCI can unlock more investments by diversifying its economy – Invest TCI hosts third annual economic conference BY OLIVIA ROSE Economic diversification holds the key to unlocking more investments and achieving TCI’s aspirations for sustainable development and prosperity. This view was shared by Deputy Premier Honourable Erwin ‘Jay’ Saunders during Invest TCI’s third Annual economic conference held on Tuesday, May 24, at Beaches Resort in Providenciales. The high-level conclave saw several local dignitaries, including Her Excellency Deputy Governor Anya Williams, Premier Hon Washington Misick, Attorney General Hon Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles, and several government Ministers in attendance. Speaking at the conference which was held under the theme: “Strengthening our domestic investment landscape”, Minister of Finance, Investment, and Trade, Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders spoke specifically to the role of the Government in creating an enabling environment to attract and retain investments. To this end, he outlined TCI’s vision to build a diverse economy that will transform the territory into a global leader by 2040. He said: “Government has a significant role to play and I think we can do much more by being there, and then creating the opportunities, particularly around
Director of Tourism Linkages Network and Tourism Enhancement Fund, Carolyn McDonald -Riley domestic investments. “The first thing that we can certainly do is set the vision.” Saunders highlighted the Vision 2040 document which articulates the aspirations of the Turks and Caicos Islands for the next 20 years toward the attainment of a high quality of life to be enjoyed by citizens, residents, and future generations. He said the document stated that “by 2040, a united Turks and Caicos Islands will be a global
leader in levels of prosperity and human development, our people will be positioned to be fully responsible for our collective future as a nation, we will have a more resilient country that balanced economic, social and environmental development for the greater benefit for all of our people, and prosperity. “That's our vision now, we have to pull pieces of that vision, and turn that into actions, so we can start to achieve it.
“So out of that vision, three things pop out in terms of our priorities, one of them just happens to be our flagship priority from our contract with the people, human capital development. “Another one is social development and environmental development, so all investors in the country must take those three things into consideration. “The investor should ask him or herself, how can I positively contribute towards improvements in human capital development, social development, environmental development, and ideally, all three? So that's the vision. “That's the vision that we want to achieve by…up to 2040 and hopefully…we wouldn't be here 2050 still trying to achieve the 2040 goals.” In keeping with the goals outlined in Vision 2040, Saunders said the Government's main job is to take action which will set systems in motion to achieving these goals. He continued: “So goal number one, sustain and expand our competitive advantage and tourism. “Tourism is everybody's business, we know it touches on everything. As I've said a few times, we may be best in class, but we want to best our best.” Saunders underscored that in order for the TCI to better its
tourism sector other islands in the territory’s archipelago must tap into the industry in a more concentrated fashion. “So we want to expand on our competitive advantage, we also want to stimulate and grow the tourist accommodations on the family islands, we know it can't just be Providenciales, they’re other islands that need development, particularly the nation's capital. “I mean, we can't have the nation's capital depending for hundreds of years on the Government being its largest employer, we have to diversify the economy over there “So I know South Caicos is doing well, we think that we can do a little bit better, but then there's Salt Cay and Middle Caicos and North Caicos.” He acknowledged that there are many socio-economic hurdles the territory must overcome to attain these goals. AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES Director of Tourism Linkages Network and Tourism Enhancement Fund, Carolyn McDonald –Riley, who was also a keynote speaker at the event, explained that tourism providers are being pressured to come up with more original authentic experiences to cater to their visitors' appetite to connect CONTINUED
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Banks need to “open up and be more friendly” to local businesses – Says Finance Minister The Minister of Finance, Investment & Trade Hon Erwin ‘Jay’ Saunders said the Government is working to get banks and other lending institutions in the TCI to “open up” and be “more friendly” to local businesses. Statistically, small businesses in the Turks and Caicos Islands and around the world struggle more than large enterprises to get finance which is crucial to their ability to stay competitive in the marketplace. However, this practice requires a paradigm shift in order for the Turks and Caicos to effectively diversify its economy, according to the Minister of Finance. Saunders, who made these remarks at the Third annual Invest TCI Economic Conference on Tuesday, May 24, said one of the Government’s main goals, as it relates to creating a stronger and more sustainable economic climate, is to expand access to appropriate financing for enterprises. He said: “We won't be able to compete if foreign direct investments come here and get cheap capital and our access to capital is far more expensive than theirs. “They are borrowing a lot cheaper than we can, it's not sustainable and will always get beaten up. “ Funny story, I remember when I was in my previous job, my accountant was buying a condo at a villa that was being built, he wanted to buy one of the units and they borrowed his money in Ireland.
Minister of Finance investment & Trade Hon Erwin ‘Jay’ Saunders said “we are prepared to turn them upside down and shake the change out of their pocket if we need to.”
Premier Hon Charles Washington Misick
“And I think he paid maybe 2% above price, borrowed in Ireland, invested in the Turks and Caicos, there is no possible way with me getting 7% interest in the Turks and Caicos being able to compete with someone who's paying 3/4%. “So we certainly need to get the lending institutions to open up and be more friendly and find ways to do it. “I've had conversations with them, they know my position on it, they know that we are prepared to turn them upside down and shake the change out of their pocket if we need to.” Saunders said his Government is determined to effect change in
cases that is wagging the dog and so the time for that must come to an end. “So, we have to counterbalance the influence of FDI on government policy, and establish conditions to facilitate Turks and Caicos islanders inclusion as investors and business owners in the growing Turks and Caicos economy through access to capital.” The Premier reminded that the territory has consistently maintained its triple B plus credit rating which gives the territory an edge above other countries in the region. He added: “That has literally hundreds of millions of dollars in
this regard. He said: “We're going to make progress on it, this is not a threat to anybody when I say this, but we can't even be afraid of looking at other banks if that's what it leads to”, he added. Premier Hon. Washington Misick, who expressed similar sentiments during his speech at the conference, stressed the need for an investment policy model that will promote general economic fairness and counterbalance the influence of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the TCI. He said: “There's been just too much FDI influence on government policy, a tail in many
our banks, we must, and we will use that to leverage the advantage of our people, so there has to be financial inclusion.” CHERRY-PICKING Last year, Premier Misick accused banks in the TCI of "cherrypicking” and de-risking sections of the population, a practice he says can no longer continue. "The banks here don’t want to take on any risks whatsoever, so instead of managing risks, they just don’t want to deal with it,” Misick had said at a national press conference on Wednesday, October CONTINUED
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more with people and local culture. She said: “Over the past two decades, the global tourism market has become highly differentiated. International tourists and vacationers are no longer as defined and predictable in their taste, interest and expectations as they were 50 years ago when a few traditional, heavily marketed and overromanticised destinations were largely seen as safe choices for vacation planners. “The explosion of the internet and social media, in particular, has helped millions of persons around the world to discover many regions, countries, attractions and gems which were
either previously unknown or which had very little exposure." She stressed that: “This has opened up a distinct appetite among more and more prospective international travellers for new, authentic and customised experiences.” McDonald -Riley shared some of the things Jamaica has done to elevate guests' experiences and showcase the island’s rich culture and heritage. “It is for this exact reason why the tourism linkages network has invested heavily in bringing awareness to experiences such as our sports and entertainment available to tourists throughout our island through different mediums through our mobile apps and site.” “The top events in Jamaica
app is designed to share with the world, the many unique offerings of Jamaica, from gastronomy, the health and wellness, entertainment, sports shopping conferences, and this provides the world with a new lens with which the viewers and learn that Jamaica is so much more than sun & sand.” She told the conference that the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the international tourists have also considerably shifted, which presents a unique opportunity for tourism-dependent countries like the TCI to capitalise on. She said: “The Boston Consulting Group 2014 has also found that person is between the ages of 16 and 34 are more interested than older generations
in travelling abroad as much as possible by a 23 percentage point margin. “Overall, it is young people more than any other group who are driving the demand for new, authentic and customised experiences when considering or making destination choices.” She further pointed out that before the pandemics shock, the trend in international tourism indicated a growing interest in experiential tourism, which suggests that travellers were more interested in connecting with places and people. “They desire more memorable travel adventures that are intrinsically personal, that engage the senses and that leave longlasting impressions on them. “These aforementioned
observations in play suggest that Caribbean destinations may not need to revisit the whole notion of competitiveness. “While the Caribbean has long been a favourite for vacationers, the international tourism market has become very saturated, with many non-traditional destinations now compete aggressively with international destinations for market share.” McDonald -Riley posited that destinations that fail to differentiate themselves by developing tourism products and enabling experiences that meet the demands of modern travellers and those that are unable to expand their appeal beyond traditional markets are likely to be left behind in this rapidly shifting environment.
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Premier Hon Charles Washington Misick (fifth from left) and Government ministers break soil at the Providenciales International Airport
Provo International Airport to get new airside canopy Premier Hon Charles Washington Misick and Ministers of the Government attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the airside canopy at the Providenciales International Airport on Monday, May 23. Earlier this month, Cabinet approved the funding and construction of the
Providenciales Airport airside canopy to the tune of $1.2m. During his budget presentation on May 5, 2022, Minister of Finance, Investment & Trade Hon Erwin Saunders said the Providenciales International Airport is critical to the growth and development of these islands.
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20, 2021. He added: "So they have de-risked whole sectors or subsectors of the economy just not to deal with the risks, but by the same token they have cherry-picked operations and operators that generate enough money so that risk is covered.” Misick in his strong sentiments described operations of banks in the TCI as an "oligarchy”, which is defined as a small group of people having control of a country, organisation, or institution. He said: "There is an oligarchy here; we have three banks. “Financial institutions, in my view, are like a public good, like electricity and other services. “ If you don't provide the services, then you are actually discriminating against a whole group of people. “But it doesn’t just fall to the private sector, because when there is market failure, the Government steps in and either punishes or rewards or provides an incentive for that
service to be delivered. "So we have to work with the private sector and the banks to see how that can happen and what we can do.” The Premier further described the attitude of some commercial banks in the TCI as "lazy”. According to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), de-risking is defined as "the phenomenon of financial institutions terminating or restricting business relationships with clients or categories of clients to avoid, rather than manage, risk”. The risk referred to in "derisking” is a customer or client who could pose a higher than average risk of Money Laundering (ML) or Terrorism Financing (TF) or that processing transaction might result in a breach of sanctions regulation. When de-risking occurs, it drives financial transactions underground to less regulated or unregulated channels. It also creates financial exclusion and reduced transparency.
He said: “Our Government is spending over $12m to repair and retrofit critical areas of the existing terminal building. “This includes a canopy for the protection of disembarking passengers, improvement to the traffic flow, and a better customer experience.”
However, he stressed that this is just a short-term measure, as the territory has outgrown the current facility, due to the high passenger level it is experiencing. This publication will bring more details on the groundbreaking ceremony in a subsequent issue.
Man walks free due to ‘flimsy’ police evidence An accused firearm holder was set free by the court this past week after no substantive evidence was presented that he even had a gun. Randal Robinson was represented in his trial earlier this month by Wessex Fairchild attorney Craig Oliver, who presented a no case submission after the prosecution closed its case. The matter was heard before Judge Shiraz Aziz and a sevenmember jury over a two-week period. The prosecution, headed by Nayasha Hatmin, rested their case this past Monday, May 23, and shortly after, the defence claimed they had failed to meet the burden of proof. Judge Aziz agreed and directed the jury to find Robinson not guilty of the offense of carrying a firearm. The matter dates back to December 2019, when Robinson was urged by police on mobile patrol to stop as he was driving through the Kewtown community in Providenciales. Police at the time said, Robinson did not immediately comply, he continued to drive
before eventually stopping. Testimony during the trial, alleged that the defendant handed an object to his passenger as police approached, and shortly after this that the passenger exited the vehicle and swiftly escaped on foot. Robinson, the court heard, was questioned about what he had passed to the passenger. He denied any such action, telling police that the individual was a passenger and he had simply dropped him off. A search of the vehicle and the surrounding area unearthed nothing, and Robinson was allowed to leave the scene. The court then heard that the man was arrested the following day, after someone turned in a firearm to police, purported to belong to him. Testimony indicated that the gun was found in the vicinity of where Robinson was stopped and his passenger had escaped the previous day. Court testimony from police is that the person who allegedly found the weapon, asked to remain anonymous. The gun was sent for DNA testing and came back with a
match to the defendant. He was then formally charged and taken before the court. It came out during questions directed to prosecutor Hatmin by the judge, that she did not know who the anonymous person was that allegedly found the gun. Questions directed to the police officer – a senior member of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force - as to the identity of the individual also produced no results, as the police witness refused to reveal his source. In his application to the court that the prosecution had not presented a case for the defence to answer, attorney Crag Oliver questioned why the court, or even the prosecution is being left in the dark as to the identity of the source. He also pointed out that no evidence was presented to the court that the weapon produced was in the car with the defendant and his passenger when police said they saw the alleged exchange. The judge upheld the defence lawyer’s submissions, and Robinson was swiftly freed of the charge and released.
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The irreplaceable Hon Lewis Astwood
As you live on this earth, many people will come into your life, and they are there for a purpose even though sometimes you wish some of the people were not part of your life. Some people are there for a temporary purpose though while others are there on a permanent basis. As time goes by, you will discover that some people in your life are just using you. They only know you when they want you to do something for them or their families. They don’t normally call you or check on you but the moment they need something, they know they can depend on you and will call you. Be careful of these people. However, not everyone is alike. There are some people in your life who will always be by your side no matter what you are going through. They will defend you when others try to assassinate your character. These types of people are hard to find and hard to replace. One of those irreplaceable persons in my life was the late Hon Lewis Astwood who died on May 13th, 2022. Hon Astwood (aged 78) was born on September 16th, 1943 on Middle Caicos Islands, the largest island in the Turks and Caicos. Ironically, he along with the PDM party made some of the largest impacts on the Turks and Caicos Islands having served as a Minister of Works, Utilities, Labour, Immigration and Civil Aviation during the First Ministerial Government of the TCI in 1976 under the leadership of the late Most Excellent Right Hon JAGS McCartney.
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.
During his government’s reign from 1976 to 1980, some of the notable achievements occurred. Prior to the 1976 government, the Public Work workers of Salt Cay were only getting $5.25 a day while workers in Grand Turk were getting $9 a day. His government changed that and put the Salt Cay workers on par with the Grand Turk workers. His government also removed the buoy physically that separated the Turks Islands from the Caicos Islands. You see the back of the buoy was a phrase that was used to divide the people of Turks and Caicos Islands. His government also ensured that all Government Departments were headed by locals. Another notable thing is that there was a water shortage in the islands during this period and the Government built catchment tanks so that the people can have access to water on a regular basis. Many of us have equated acquiring a college degree with wisdom and intelligence. However, you can be wise and intelligent without a college degree. Hon Astwood was one of those persons. He had very little formal education, but he was smarter and wiser than many of us who graduated from
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college and university. Some may call it street-smart but whatever you call it, I know he was full of wisdom. Every time I talked to him (which was very often by the way), it was like a light bulb went off in my head. I was so amazed by his thoughts and ideas. He always thought outside the box and always was one step ahead. Hon Astwood migrated to the Bahamas at age 16 and during his time there, he learned the trade of plumbing, electricity and airconditioning which led to him eventually forming and running his own company. You see he became a successful entrepreneur. He had multiple businesses in TCI ranging from grocery stores to waste management companies. I knew of Hon Astwood growing up, but he became well-known to me when I became the CEO of Cable & Wireless. He was one of our top agents selling minutes on our behalf. He was a good negotiator and was able to convince us to provide him with an attractive commission rate. He was so astute that he set up hundreds of multiple sub-agents who bought minutes from him and resold them. In fact, it was more of an incentive for the agents to buy minutes directly from him than buying them directly from Cable & Wireless. Hon Astwood was one of the founding members of the PDM and represented the PDM in the House of Assembly from 1976 to 1988 and then 1991 to 1995. He was so loyal to the PDM that he wore a ring that was inscribed “PDM for LIFE”. Despite his political allegiance to the PDM party, he did not let that interfere with our friendship or his allegiance to our country. His priority was always the country no matter what political side of the fence you were on. In fact, I believed that Hon Astwood was on the Immigration Board when I applied for the CFO position at Cable & Wireless. The Board rejected the expatriate application because they knew I could have done the job. Many times, he would say
The late Hon Lewis Astwood “Drexwell you and I may not agree politically but I want you to know that I got your back.” I wish some of our politicians were like Hon Astwood. Today some of our politicians get upset with you and passed you like they don’t know you simply because you express an opinion that is different from theirs. Hon Astwood was not like that. Hon Astwood was one of the most caring persons I have met. He was one of the few people that called me frequently to check on me and always encouraged me to try to get on a kidney list so I can get a kidney. Prior to me being on dialysis, Hon Astwood served on the Kidney Foundation and many of the dialysis patients spoke so highly about him and how effective he was in the Foundation, making a significant difference in the lives of others. Psalms 127:5 states that “blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.” Hon Astwood revealed to me how many children he had but I am not going to state that publicly, but I will say he was man whose quiver was full of them. He loved his children. His children mattered greatly to him. Hon Astwood became politically motivated while in the Bahamas. He witnessed how the Bahamian
people were treated and how their rights were infringed upon, and he saw how some of the Bahamian politicians such as the late Sir Lynden Pindling fought for them. When Mr Astwood returned to the TCI in the 1970s, he saw the injustices that were taking place which prompted him to help form the Black Power Movement whose objective was to ensure justice and equality for Turks and Caicos Islanders. He and others fought hard and were successful in their bid to make lives betters for Turks and Caicos Islanders. Some may not like his methodology, but he achieved the objectives of the Movement. I don’t have many friends, but Hon Astwood was one of my friends. He was always concerned about my health and my family. When my mom died and was buried in South Caicos, he was right there at the funeral to support me and my family. Hon Astwood was a giant of a man and one of a kind. He was a man of action and got things done. To date, the Turks and Caicos Islands have named one national hero which of course is the Hon JAGS McCartney. Honestly, I believed that Hon Astwood should be recognised and named as a Hero too.
Faith in action
May 21-27, 2022
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
OPINIONS NEWS 11
United we stand
I have come to find that the Turks and Caicos Islands is a magnificent place. Not merely because of its flora and fauna, although those do add to the beauty and charm of the place. It’s the people. They are by far what makes this such a unique place. Nestled in the Bahamian Island chain it seems close to everywhere. Located within an hour’s journey from the Bahamas, Haiti, The Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Florida this little group of islands seems to be a veritable magnet pulling persons from all walks of life to its pristine shores. In my time here I have encountered an exhaustive list of nationalities. To name but a few I have encountered American, Barbadian, Bahamian, British, Canadian, Cuban, Dominican from Dominica and the Dominican Republic, Grenadian, Guyanese, Haitian, Indonesian, Jamaican,
BY ANDRE FORBES
Andre Forbes is an Executive Pastor, who has worked in the Healthcare industry for over 20 years. He currently attends Harvest Bible Chapel.
Kittitian and I could go on from A to Z naming all the nationalities that reside here. Truly one could say that the world is represented in the TCI. What an amazing opportunity there is here to learn firsthand about the cultures of other countries and their people without ever having to leave your shores. This should not be taken for granted, believe me, it is not so in many nations. Unfortunately, though I have observed the opposite, I have become accustomed to the not-sopleasant terms used to refer to the Haitian, Bahamian, Dominican,
and Jamaican communities to name a few. The Bible tells us in Ecclesiastes 4:12 that, “A chord of three is not easily broken” and who could forget the story of the Tower of Babel. The Bible shows us that when people are united, they can achieve anything. In James chapter 4, the question is asked, “What is causing all the quarrels and fights among you?” The author goes on to identify that it is our own, often conflicting, desires that spur us on. To continue the theme of ‘Beautiful by Nature’ I think it’s time we examine our own hearts and evaluate what our desires are
and why we are not achieving what we desire. Perhaps the person that has the answer to your need may be from another island or race. You may be from Providenciales, and they are from North Caicos. You may be from the TCI, and they are from Haiti. Arrogance can rear its head in many ways, and we can often find examples of why we behave the way we do to others. Perhaps you have had a bad experience as a foreigner or as a local. Our experiences often shape the way we respond to others, this is arrogance in another form and James 4: 16 tells us that this type of arrogance is evil. My suggestion is to focus on what can be gained rather than lost from uniting with each other. The urge to remember the pain of the past and use it as motivation to isolate and protect is instinctive but counterproductive. I have always marveled at the multilingual, I once had a professor that spoke nine languages fluently.
It was amazing to watch him in action, I asked him why he chose to learn so many languages. He responded by saying, “In the Caribbean alone there are five major languages spoken and our neighbours to the South that speak Portuguese are not that far away, if I am to hope to trade with them it would only make sense to be able to engage with them in their own tongue.” I never forgot that lesson and I tend to agree with him. Sometimes the best way to overcome differences is to sit at a table and share a slice of humble pie. James 4:17 tells us, “Anyone who knows the right thing to do and fails to do it is committing a sin.” I encourage anyone reading this article to do self-inspection and ask like James, “What is causing all the quarrels and fights among you?” Let’s keep working to make the TCI Beautiful by Nature. You are loved.
OCTOPEN
House-sharing: It isn’t always fun Are you well in your twenties and still far from owning your own house? Don’t worry! You’re not alone. House-sharing is quite common, sometimes, it makes complete sense to rent and/or share instead of selling your soul to the bank. Most millennials know what it's like to have a housemate. Often, they're not actually our friends, but a friend's cousin's colleague, a classmate’s friend’s friend, or a total stranger we found on the internet. Sure, sometimes it works out fine, but other times, it doesn't. And even if your housemate is a friend, that's not necessarily much easier when you are a peaking 30-year-old and life isn’t really how you had planned it. I am fortunate enough to have, somewhat, two cool housemates (for now), but if you are not getting along with the people you are living with, here are some tips to get you, at least, to the end of your rent term.
DON’T BORROW THEIR STUFF
If you can avoid it, do so.
BY DAVIDSON LOUIS
Rachel Wolchin once said: “If we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have had roots instead of feet.” On this quest to self-discovery, TC Islander Davidson Louis vowed to travel, write, paint, laugh and forgive. Subsequently, he hopes to find himself and or, leave behind a few pieces of himself. Contact him at hello. octopen@tcinews.tc
Remember that this goes both ways, if you are mindful of what you borrow from them, they too will be more careful with your belongings, especially your food. No one wants to come home after a long day to find their last bit of corn flakes gone.
SHARE IT Sharing responsibilities around your shared space is an important part of having a roommate. Clean, vacuum, mopped, wipe… whatever you do, insist that the common space remains clean. Ps: This could mean creating a chore chart to decide who is taking out the trash or vacuuming each week, but chore charts aren’t for everyone.
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH YOUR ROOMMATE’S SCHEDULE One of the first things you ought to be mindful of is becoming familiar with their schedule. This is especially important regarding sleep schedules. Your roommate isn’t going to be your biggest fan if they go to bed at 9 p.m. and you stay up until 3 a.m. doing homework with the light on every night. Find a schedule that works for both of you! KEEP AN OPEN MIND
Realising that other people come from different backgrounds and were raised differently will likely save you a lot of frustration in the long run. Understand that your
roommate’s habits may not be exactly the same as your own, so try to find a way to meet in the middle if your differences are causing a conflict.
BE CONSIDERATE
This tip is a bit generalised, but it’s a good rule to follow when moving in with someone new. Check with your roommate to see if it’s alright if you have someone over. Don’t take their food without asking permission first. In summary, be mindful that you are sharing a space with another person and take their feelings into consideration before making decisions!
WEAR HEADPHONES
Even if you and your roommate have similar taste in music, shows and movies, that doesn’t mean that they constantly want to hear whatever you’re watching or listening to. Invest in some headphones and wear them whenever you listen to music or watch a show. Loud Soca Music is probably not everyone’s cup of tea in the morning, I have learnt.
GIVE THEM SOME SPACE
Personal space can become a huge issue with roommates. Transitioning to a less spacious living arrangement can be tough and having to share your space with another person can make it even tougher. Let your roommate have a few hours in the room to themselves each week and hopefully they will do the same for you. Every now and then, go out, find yourself… why not!
BE FRIENDLY
Even if you and your roommate don’t become best friends, you should still be friendly toward each other at all times! Your interactions and room environment will be positively affected as a result. When in doubt, follow the golden rule and treat them like you would want to be treated. Tell us about your roommate. Are they stressing you out? We want to know! Share on louisedens@ gmail.com.
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May 21-27, 2022
The American tragedy I am at a loss for words to describe my utter outrage, my excruciating pain, and my revulsion at yet another massacre in what has become an unending cycle of carnage wrought by guns. The perpetrators are not only the murderers themselves but the Republican members of Congress who enable them to commit such heinous crimes and thus become complicit in this unfathomable American tragedy. RIGHTING THE WRONG Yet another elementary school shooting massacre has left 19 children and two teachers dead – this time in Uvalde, Texas. The gunman was an 18-year-old who is also dead. The victims, in this case, were mostly 8, 9, and 10-year-olds. The bloodletting that this country is experiencing daily due to gun violence is inflicting such suffering that it cannot be measured or grasped. Suffering that leaves every parent choked in anguish that cannot be assuaged, that cannot be compensated for, explained, or given some greater meaning. This is absolute, unfathomable loss. These parents who have lost children to inexplicable, murderous rage have been plunged into a nightmare from which they will never wake. This is a horror which defies any and all explanation, a horror that any decent society would prevent by any means necessary. Are we really willing to live in a country where a parent taking their 4-year-old to school must wonder whether their child will be alive at the end of the day, whether their child will be subjected to unspeakable terror? Just to grasp how epidemic mass shootings have become in this
BY DR. ALON BEN-MEIR
Dr. Alon Ben-Meir is a retired professor of international relations at the Center for Global Affairs at NYU. He taught courses on international negotiation and Middle Eastern studies for over 20 years.
country, consider the fact that since the May 14 massacre in Buffalo NY that left ten people dead, sixteen mass shootings have occurred. Five mass shootings occurred the very next day on Sunday, May 15, claiming four lives and injuring twenty-three. How on earth can we as a country pretend that this is in any way normal, acceptable, or anything less than an indictment of our society which has become so desensitized to gun violence? Every American should be standing up and crying out for an end to this awful and shameful epidemic which is permitted to continue because we apparently regard the right to have easy access to lethal firearms as of greater merit and legitimacy than the right to live free from violence, mayhem, and senseless killing. President Biden said in the aftermath of yesterday’s shooting, “I am sick and tired of it. We have to act.” The New York Times reports today that Texas has seen eight mass shootings in the last 13 years – but it is important to note that the Times is defining a mass shooting as an incident in which a lone shooter has killed at least four people. That is not how it is defined by the Gun Violence Archive, which defines a mass shooting as an incident in which “a minimum of four victims [are] shot, either injured or killed, not including any
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shooter who may also have been killed or injured in the incident.” Under that definition, there have been 179 mass shootings in Texas, since January 1, 2017. We have had literally decades to say enough is enough, now we must act. Yet no action or meaningful legislation is forthcoming – no action will be taken to strengthen background checks for gun buyers, no action will be taken to ban the sale of assault rifles which were used in Uvalde and in over 165 mass shootings in this country since the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre on December 14, 2012. The heartbroken parents who have had to endure unspeakable pain are told by political leaders that they have the prayers of the country; that they and the children they have lost will be remembered in the prayers of concerned Americans all across the nation. Prayers? Parents who lost a child do not need anybody’s prayers, good wishes, or social media self-displays of condolence and commiseration. They want their child to come back from school alive, to be held again, kissed again, and loved again. Offering prayers sounds disgustingly irrelevant to the nature of the crisis at hand. What the parents and every
American that has lost a loved one to senseless shooting needs now is serious action—actual legislation that will curb the spate of gun violence which is consuming this country from within. The whole world is watching as America continues to destroy itself, its social bonds of trust, its duty to its children, through its obsession with protecting gun rights at all costs. We have fetishized the Second Amendment; we have turned it into an idol, an altar on which to sacrifice our children – as if we exist to serve and protect this single right. Do we truly need to protect at all costs whatever the right for people to have unimpeded access to firearms that belong nowhere but on the battlefield? Is this what any serious person could think the Second Amendment is about? Is anyone supposed to believe that the Founding Fathers were so concerned that an 18-yearold should be able to purchase an assault rifle for his birthday that they would safeguard that right above the right of an 8-year-old not to be gunned down in the middle of school? Senator Ted Cruz is scheduled to speak at the NRA’s annual meeting on Friday. What is he going to say, given that he claimed to be “sickened” by what occurred in Uvalde? Is he going to rise to the moment and tell the NRA that the country can no longer bear to watch this horror unfolding day by day? Is he going to say that the right to guns can be protected while enacting basic common-sense laws
which will prevent this needless, and unimaginably cruel killing of society’s most innocent and vulnerable members? Is he going to say that enough is enough, that we must all, Democrats and Republicans alike, wake up and together pass legislation to end this American tragedy? Or will he simply repeat the same platitudes and refuse to lay any responsibility at the door of an organization whose overriding concern has been to protect America’s right to deadly firearms for profit? For politicians to seek the support of a corrupted organization to be elected, and close their eyes and numb their hearts to the bloodletting of thousands of innocent men, women, and children – if this is not an American tragedy, then what is? No, we can no longer settle for prayers, we can no longer settle for platitudes, we can no longer settle for promises. We need action and we need it now. Any Republican who refuses to pass sensible legislation that at a minimum reduces the frequency and the scope of these mass shootings has the blood of the dead on their hands. They must be held responsible for failing to act because they know full well that their inaction will certainly lead to the next mass shooting, and by refusing to act, they become complicit to the killings. The American tragedy is not limited to the carnage that is daily sweeping the nation. Our real tragedy is when the lives of our citizens become fair play and those who refuse to act are still in power.
Throwaway gun recovered, two arrested Two men were arrested after seen throwing a loaded gun out of the window of a car as police gave chase. This occurred last Saturday, May 21, at about 8:30pm in the Five Cays community of Providenciales. Police reported that a team was on mobile patrol at the time when they attempted to stop a small silver vehicle to conduct a stop and search. The driver refused to comply with instructions to pull over and carried on driving. The officers then observed the driver of the vehicle throwing something from the window, the
police press statement reads. It continued: “Once the vehicle came to a stop, a search was conducted in the area where the vehicle stopped, during which, a black and silver firearm with a loaded magazine was recovered.” Both men were arrested and eventually charged for carrying a firearm and ammunition. Investigations are ongoing. Speaking on the arrest, Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting commended the work of his officers in successfully taking another firearm off the streets of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
He stated: “The Royal TCI Police Force will continue our targeted operations to remove guns from the streets and arrest those who continue to carry a firearm. “I will remind you that unlawful possession of a firearm carries a minimum sentence of seven years in prison and your chances of being caught are increasing through policing activities. I am, as ever, grateful for the public’s support with information regarding crime, working together is making a difference. “If you know something tell us, it will make a difference.”
May 21-27, 2022
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OPINIONS NEWS 13
Global recession and its effects on the travel industry and tourism in the TCI As most of the news talks about the federal government handing out money to Americans spreads rapidly across the country, businesses – small and established – are hiking commodity prices and behind the scenes, a recession is brewing. Inflation has skyrocketed, gas and home prices have soared everywhere, and the supply chain struggle exacerbated by the infamous Russia-Ukraine conflict. In America, consumers are paying $4.4 per gallon for gasoline and in the TCI the price at the pump is almost $7.00. This spike in oil prices is making everything expensive. Meanwhile, the US stock markets are crashing, losing over $7 trillion. In the last 30 days, Nasdaq stocks plunged 28 per cent, DOW Jones, 12 per cent, and S&P 500 16 per cent. In the first quarter of 2022, US GDP shrank by 1.4 per cent. The
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.
next quarter is crucial! If America records another negative GDP growth in the upcoming quarter, it will officially send the US economy into a recession. Statistically, America’s financial health hangs in the balance and suffice to say, it is halfway to a downturn. Meanwhile, the lockdown in China is hurting Asian economies and tech companies are the biggest losers. Apple stocks fell 16 per cent, Meta 11 per cent, Tesla 16 per cent and Amazon 28 per cent. Together, they lost over $3 trillion. The way in which America’s
inflation hikes are affecting global economies, so is the lockdown in China impacting Asian economies. After Shanghai’s stocks plummeted 12 per cent, so did India’s Sensex and Japan’s Nikkei stocks, each fell 11 per cent. Pew research of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis highlights recession woes worldwide. The crisis triggered towering unemployment, lower wages and incomes, and lost opportunities and in the interim, Americans spent less and saved more. So, what does this means for the TCI, whose
tourism sector is heavily reliant on American tourists? If inflation recasts into a fullblown financial crisis, it could slow tourist arrivals and; hence, upsetting many growth areas of TCI’s economy, mostly large and small businesses, as we’ve seen in 2008. Revenues and profits will fall. Especially hoteliers, they will cut back on marketing and advertising campaigns, and be forced to offer discount packages on stays; hence, impacting prominent media outlets and other advertising agencies. Similarly, supermarkets and department stores will succumb to regular in-store discounts to make commodities affordable and attract buyers. Established businesses will face tightening credit conditions and subsequently lowering the firm’s account receivables and liquidity issues affecting customers and
businesses up and down the supply chain. Impairing the company’s credit that may lead to bankruptcy is another possibility. Certainly, this may cause employee layoffs and benefit reductions. Productivity per employee may increase; however, their morale could be on the line if work hours are extended and tasks become laborious, while wages decreased, and the fear of further lay-offs heightened. Moreover, a financial crisis can cause myriads of financial difficulties among households to include foreclosures and loss of incomes, which would reduce spending and stimulate an uptick in family financial instability and personal health and well-being. If the US is unable to elude another negative GDP growth, the travel industry will have to navigate yet another perfect storm and the TCI would be at the core of this dilemma.
The need for better control of solid waste management in TCI The growing demand for better control of solid waste management in the TCI still remains a challenge. In recent years, what have we done differently to improve or expand in scope the existing resources to support our current solid waste management situation? Polluted air has plagued residents of Grand Turk and Providenciales for years. The lingering question is, can we get control of the situation before it becomes a crisis? This is the concern of many citizens across the country. As a resident of Grand Turk, I have experienced first-hand the impact it can have on this tiny island. Due to the location of the dumpsite, some residents are in a more vulnerable position to toxic fumes than others. Citizens are relieved to hear the recent announcement that dialogue is set to take place among a newly established Solid Waste Management Task Force. It should also be noted, that within the last couple of years, the occasional flare ups have declined. Nevertheless, to my knowledge, it’s yet to be determined whether the fires were the work of an arsonist
BY ED FORBES
A concerned citizen of Grand Turk
or uncontrollable combustion. In all likelihood, until a viable plan is put in place and in motion, I’m afraid it’s only a matter of time. With the damages it could cause to human health over time, even one flare-up is too many. What is even more concerning due to the potential impact it could have on our sanitation services; is the fact that Carnival cruise lines recently added their largest ship to the fleet and is now embarking on our shores. This particular ship has a capacity that exceeds 6K passengers. Now imagine the additional number of recyclable cans, bottles, human waste, etc. that will be added to our inadequate landfill. It’s pretty clear as to which companies and or facilities in these islands are generating the lion's share of the waste. The question remains, are they doing enough to support the country as a whole in this area. In a small developing nation like
TCI where the economy depends primarily on its pristine coastline and ecotourism, a lot more can be done by big players like the Ritz-Carlton, Beaches, Carnival corporation and others. With the recent opening of the Ritz-Carlton in Providenciales and the newly signed Carnival contract, it was a pivotal time to bring this issue to the table. If provisions were not included, in my opinion, it should have been. Our country is in a financial position right now to lead the way on this issue and not just follow or propose bandaids. Any government must have a commitment to put a solid plan of action in place based on reasoning and evidence of critical issues impacting the country. Therefore, it’s imperative that critical issues, such as this, are placed at the forefront of any cabinet discussion. This will help to raise the level of accountability for those responsible for protecting
the health and well-being of our citizens. Here are some proposed ideas to expand upon. First and foremost, the government must provide more support for local-level sanitation services and strategies, including restructuring the existing processes and procedures for garbage collection and disposal. Grand Turk in particular, the constant easterly winds blow garbage from the dumpsite towards the leeward side of the island. Rather than having a chain-link fence to contain it, erecting a wall will help to alleviate this issue. Secondly, we must get serious about recycling. The existing company that is undertaking this initiative, why not expand their reach to the other developed islands. Let’s start with educating and exposing our elementary and high school students to the importance of recycling instead of disposing of garbage. This will help to pave the way for a more sustainable future. Let’s incentivise the private sector to set up local food banks or soup kitchens and encourage resorts, hotels and restaurants
to donate their nonperishable and unspoiled perishable foods instead of disposing of them in the landfill. Long-term solutions need to be explored, including being more open to outside investors with genuine interest and expertise in this arena. The infrastructure for getting rid of recyclables is partly there. For example, there is a high volume of containers coming into our country on a weekly basis via these cargo ships. This is a great opportunity to broker a deal with a foreign recycling company. Recyclables can be shipped out in those empty containers on unladen vessels that are heading back to the home base or other ports of departure. We realise this initiative is a monumental task, but we must act fast as time is running out. Until the country is ready to tackle this issue head-on, we will probably continue to see spontaneous combustion as the cause of landfilled fires. As concerned citizens, we must become a stronger voice in the push for clean air and continue to sound the alarm before it’s too late.
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THE HEART OF THE MATTER
Another commute to the ‘big city’ - Salt Cay style. (Photo: Elphina de Boer)
The Invention of Nature reads like an action packed adventure novel.
Alexander von Humboldt’s American Expedition, from 1799 to 1804.
A blue fishing boat and Humboldt’s hog-nosed skunk
On the 10th of May the sea between Grand Turk and Salt Cay was idyllically calm with not a ripple on the surface, hardly any wind, and, in other words, a perfect day for making the nine-mile journey between the Charmed Isle and the Nation’s Capital. As the Salt Cay Ferry glided, seemingly effortlessly, across the ocean, one could easily see the seabed and the coral formations below; it was one of those days to feel quite simply happy just to be alive and grateful to be living in this blessed part of the world A perfect day. The next day, dawned another regular ‘community ferry day’, and I was scheduled to be in Providenciales, for a meeting with a high-ranking government official. With the Salt Cay ferry departing at 8 am and a confirmed reservation on the 10:45 am flight from Grand Turk to Provo, what could go wrong? It is 5 am on Wednesday, the 11th of May, and I am awoken by the ominous sound of waves crashing into Salt Cay’s sea wall! Conditions, while far from catastrophic, have deteriorated significantly overnight and are a far cry from the calm, elysian seas
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.
of the day before. As I make my way to the harbour, coffee in hand, I meet one of the local fishermen, “Don’t think she’ll be going to Grand Turk today,” he declares in a typical matter-of-fact manner, pointing to the Salt Cay Ferry, anchored in the Harbour. “Just my luck” I mumble. But there we are, it is what it is and time to come up with a Plan B. In the harbour bounces a blue and white fishing boat with a 40-horse power engine. “The way this day is going, we’ll probably end up going to Grand Turk in this.” I think to myself. “I wasn’t expecting passengers,” says the owner of the said fishing boat, as we depart for Grand Turk, half an hour later. “Otherwise I would have hosed her down.” Judging from the fishy stench of the vessel, the dried blood, bits of bait and other debris, I see, and smell, what he means. But, at least
we’re off to Grand Turk and I will not miss my flight. And that’s all that matters at this point. As I arrive at the Grand Turk airport, with literally minutes to spare, I am told that the flight is “slightly delayed”. There’s a surprise! Not really, but for once I can’t say that I am too distraught. Time to catch my breath, have a short break and a read. Mark Twain once remarked that, “The man who does not read good books is no better than the man who can’t.” Thankfully I have just started a brilliant book, entitled “The Invention of Nature”, by the AngloGerman author Andrea Wulf. It is one of those books I’d heard about when it was first published in 2015 but have only now managed to get a copy. In a nutshell, it is the story of the life and work of 19th century German naturalist and explorer,
Alexander von Humboldt. If your initial reaction is, Alexander who?…. you’re not alone. For while Humboldt was undoubtedly a global celebrity in the 19th century, a friend to both U.S. President Thomas Jefferson and South American revolutionary leader, Simon Bolivar, a man hated by the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (whom he had also met), he is today, in the words of the book’s author, “The forgotten father of environmentalism.” Humboldt’s story reads like an action-packed adventure novel. He braved alligators, giant spiders, jaguars and vicious insects to explore the South American jungles and savannah. He climbed the mountains of the Andes and went down into the mines of Mexico. However what fascinates me the most about this story is that here we have a
19th-century environmentalist who already, 200 years ago, warned about the detrimental impact of human activities on the environment and yes, the climate. During Humboldt’s travels through Venezuela in 1799, he noticed that farmers in the Aragua valley were deforesting the region to grow indigo. As a result, a nearby lake was drying up. Later, in a letter to President Thomas Jefferson, dated June 1804, he wrote, “The wants and restless activity of large communities of men gradually despoil the face of the Earth.” Although almost forgotten for decades, one can sense the impact that Humboldt’s expeditions had on the world of 19th-century zoology and geography, by the sheer number of creatures named after him, such as the Humboldt penguin and Humboldt’s hognosed skunk, as well as places around the globe, from Humboldt Bay in Northern California to Pico Humboldt in Venezuela, to name but a few. And thoughtfully, as I finally board the flight to Provo, I wonder what Humboldt would have to say about today’s state of the planet - but alas, that will have to be a subject for another column.
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TCI’s Ministry of Health monitoring Monkeypox The Ministry of Health and Human Services said it is carefully monitoring reports of monkeypox which have been increasing and are being reported in multiple countries around the world. Europe (Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Italy and Sweden), the US, Canada and Australia, 12 countries that are not endemic to monkeypox, so far have reported at least 92 confirmed cases with 28 pending investigations. More cases are likely to be reported as surveillance expands, the Ministry said in a statement this week. Although no cases have been reported in the Caribbean, it is important that persons are aware of the situation as it continues to evolve. Monkeypox is a viral illness and is found in a number of countries in Central and West Africa. The more recent news of the spread to nonendemic countries is unusual. Cases may occur in persons who have travelled from Nigeria or who have been in contact with persons with the confirmed illness. Cases that have been reported since May 14, 2022, have largely had no history of travel. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced that the total number of monkeypox cases confirmed in England since May 6 is 20. The UKHSA initially identified one case of monkeypox on May 7, 2022 in an individual with a history of recent travel to Nigeria. Subsequently, additional infections have been identified, some of which have been linked and others which have been unrelated. This spread as well as the occurrence of cases in Europe and other countries have suggested the possibility of community spread. Active investigations (contact tracing, testing isolation, etc.) are ongoing in countries that have identified cases. The World Health Organization (WHO), held an emergency meeting on Friday, May 20, to discuss the disease. WHO is working with affected countries in order to expand disease surveillance to find and support people who may be affected, and to provide guidance on how to manage the disease. It is expected that more cases will be identified through surveillance with the possibility of additional countries being affected. TCI residents returning from,
Monkeypox lesions often appear on the palms of the hands or going to, countries where cases have been identified, are urged to be aware of the signs of infection and to seek medical help if they think they may be at risk. HOW THE VIRUS SPREADS Monkeypox does not spread easily between people. The virus spreads through close contact with an infected animal (rodents are believed to be the primary animal reservoir for transmission to humans), humans, or materials contaminated with the virus. Human-to-human transmission occurs through large respiratory droplets and by direct contact with body fluids or lesion material.
Respiratory droplets generally cannot travel more than a few feet, so prolonged face-to-face contact is required. The virus enters the body through broken skin (even if not visible), the respiratory tract, or the mucous membranes (eyes, nose, or mouth). Person-to-person spread is uncommon, but may occur through: contact with clothing or linens (such as bedding or towels) used by an infected person direct contact with monkeypox skin lesions or scabs coughing or sneezing of an individual with a monkeypox rash. Animal-to-human transmission
may occur through a bite or scratch, preparation of wild game (in areas where the virus is present in animals such as Central and West Africa), and direct or indirect contact with body fluids or lesion material. Individuals, particularly those who are gay, bisexual, or MSM, are urged to be alert to any unusual rashes or lesions on any part of their bodies, especially their genitalia, and to contact a health service provider if they have concerns. Monkeypox has not previously been described as a sexually transmitted infection, though it can be passed on by direct contact during sex.
SYMPTOMS The incubation period is the duration/time between contact with the infected person and the time that the first symptoms appear. The incubation period for monkeypox is between 5 and 21 days. Initial symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion. Within one to two days a rash can develop, often beginning on the face, then spreading to other parts of the body including the genitals. The rash changes and goes through different stages – it can look like chickenpox or syphilis, before finally forming a scab that later falls off. The illness tends to be mild and self-limiting within 2-4 weeks, however, it can, in some cases, be severe, particularly in persons with weakened immune systems and children. In some cases, affected persons may die. TREATMENT Treatment for monkeypox is mainly supportive. The illness is usually mild and most of those infected will recover within a few weeks without treatment. here is no specific vaccine for monkeypox, however, vaccines used against smallpox can be used for both pre and post-exposure and is up to 85% effective in preventing monkeypox. People vaccinated against smallpox in childhood may experience a milder disease. The Ministry of Health said it will continue to monitor developments and provide updates accordingly.
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Grand Turk brothers wanted for gun possession In a continued bid to rid the streets of guns, police are urging two young men to turn themselves in for the offence of carrying illegal firearms. Twenty-three-year-old Jumillo Isma and his 20-year-old brother, Keno Kanvan Taylor, both of Grand Turk, are wanted by police, two bulletins issued earlier this week revealed. The last known address for the brothers is in Blue Hills,
Providenciales, near the ‘Red Zone Store’. Both men are “strongly” urged to turn themselves into the nearest police station. Both men are also well-known persons in the local community. In February this year, Isma won a significant victory – his murder conviction and life sentence for the execution-style killing of a resort employee was thrown out by the court of appeal.
The appellate court quashed the conviction and sentence, and directed that a verdict of acquittal be entered for Isma. The court found that the young man did not get a fair trial, from the time of his arrest by police officers to the trial judge’s handling of the case. Taylor on the other hand was set free in 2020 by the chief justice for the same crime. In discharging him of the murder charge, Madam Justice Mabel Agyemang found that
there was insufficient evidence to take Taylor to trial for the murder. The victim in the case was Godly Petiote; gunned down on his way to work on March 11, 2020. No one else has ever been charged with his murder. Meanwhile, Police are urging anyone with any information on the whereabouts of the two subjects, to please contact the Police by dialing 911 or Crime Stoppers on 1-8008477 or use the Crime Stoppers
online reporting page: www. crimestoppers.tc. Any information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence. All calls are answered by Miami Dade Police and no one from the RTCIPF will know who called. Only the information received will be provided to the RTCIPF. “We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.”
Stronger border protection promised with merged maritime units As the security of the territory’s sea border continues to be tested, a decision has been taken to merge the marine branch of the police force with the coastal radar station. This announcement was made by the Commissioner of Police, Trevor Botting earlier this week, during the first official meeting of the combined team. It is the hope, according to the commissioner, that the merger will enhance the protection of the TCI’s border. The radar station, which was formerly under the ministry of immigration and border control, will along with the Marine Police be part of a Specialist Operations portfolio to be managed by Assistant Commissioner Mr Kendall Grant. Following the merge, the Coastal Rader Station was renamed the Maritime Operations Centre. Commissioner Botting stated that this reflects the ambition to develop a Royal TCI Police Force Maritime Command Centre to manage all aspects of marine safety,
Commissioner of Police, Trevor Botting and staff of the coastal radar station and marine police security and search operations. “The bringing together of the RTCIPF Marine Branch with our new operatives from the Maritime Operations Centre is part of the complex and ambitious work to
enhance the national security and border protection of the Turks and Caicos Islands.” The commissioner added that this year will see continuous work to enhance the radar coverage
across the coastal waters of the TCI as well as a deeper and increasingly collaborative working relationship with regional partners to tackle human smuggling in this part of the region.
He noted: “I was delighted to formally welcome the staff, from what was the Coastal Rader Station, to the RTCIPF family when I met with them on Friday, May 20.”
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Some of the mentors who will be sharing their vast knowledge with the Islands’ young minds
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Four of the ten students now being mentored by local real estate gurus
TCI Real Estate Association selects their 10 mentees Shaping future leaders of the Turks and Caicos Islands, while at the same time ensuring Islanders can have a piece of the wealth of the Islands in years to come. This is the goal of the TCI’s Real Estate Association’s (TCREA) high school mentorship programme. Ten young men and women from six high schools across the territory have since been selected and are now under the tutelage of some of the industry’s brightest minds here in the Islands. Drawn from the Clement Howell High are Dashawn Brooks and Alyssa Callum; from Raymond Gardiner High - Olique Stubbs and Lewis Walkin, Jr.; from Precious Treasures – Aniyah Bovie; from Maranatha Academy – Shamya Missick; British West Indies Collegiate – Pavla Lalakova and Andino Parker; and from the Louise Garland Thomas High – Abnise Noel and Antoine Gedeon. Residents can follow the student’s mentorship journey on their Facebook page – ‘TCREA High School Mentorship Program’. Their first virtual meeting was hosted on May 10, when students and mentors came together for a formal meeting and an overview of what they can expect in the coming months. Trevor Musgrove, a member of TCREA said: “I wish to extend
thanks once again to these engaged and excited mentors who will guide these future local Realtors along the way: Blair MacPherson of REMAX; Nina Siegenthaler and Manfred Smith of Sotheby’s; Vernica Delancy and Dedra Gray of Keller Williams; and Sean O'Neill of The Agency.” The initiative is led by Musgrove and seeks to educate school-leavers on the advantages of joining one of the territory’s foremost industries which has seen remarkable growth throughout the years and has recently enjoyed record-breaking numbers even amidst a global pandemic. The mentors are some of the most accomplished, internationally celebrated, and experienced brokers and realtors in the game. During the launch of the event on May 10, Musgrove shared that mentorship has always been important to him: “I can tell you with certainty that I am where and who I am because of people who took the time to steer me in the right direction when I shared my dreams and goals with them. “It is said that to whom much is given, much is required. I am a firm believer that one of the most important things you can do is to provide an open door to those who wish to see their own dreams realised and are willing to work hard to do so.”
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Forecasters predict a busy 2022 hurricane season THE 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season is set to begin next week, and experts on both sides of the Atlantic have warned that it could be a busy one. Both the US-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the UK’s Meteorological Office have said in their preseason forecasts that they expect a higher than average number of storms. The NOAA forecasts between 14 and 21 named storms, of which six to ten could reach hurricane strength. Of those, it is expected that three to six could become “major hurricanes” that reach at least Category 3 strength. The NOAA forecast said: “The increased activity anticipated this hurricane season is attributed to several climate factors, including the ongoing La Niña that is likely to persist throughout the hurricane season, warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, weaker tropical Atlantic trade winds and an
The NOAA forecasts between 14 and 21 named storms, of which six to ten could reach hurricane strength. enhanced west African monsoon. “An enhanced west African monsoon supports stronger African Easterly Waves, which seed many of the strongest and longest lived hurricanes during most seasons.”
Rick Spinrad, NOAA administrator, added: “As we reflect on another potentially busy hurricane season, past storms – such as Superstorm Sandy, which devastated the New York metro area ten years
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hurricanes to lives and livelihoods.” According to a seasonal forecast published by the Met Office this week, it is expected that about 18 named storms will form during the hurricane season, which begins on June 1 and continues until the end of November. The Met Office said that there was a 70 per cent chance there would be between 13 and 23 storms, while the long-term average number is 14. “The most likely number of hurricanes predicted to occur in the North Atlantic during the June to November period is nine, with a 70 per cent chance that the number will be in the range six to 12,” the forecast added. “The 1991-2020 long-term average is seven. The most likely number of major hurricanes with winds of at least 111mph predicted to occur in the North Atlantic, during the June to November period, is four, with a 70 per chance that the number will be in the range two to six. The 1991-2020 longterm average is three.”
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US working with Bahamas to tackle migration issues THE United States government is actively working with nations in the region such as The Bahamas to tackle the root causes of “irregular migration”, according to a highranking US State Department official. Brian Nichols, assistant secretary of state for western hemisphere affairs, told reporters that addressing the migration problem continues to be a key priority for the US and its regional partners, with discussions ongoing in that regard. Mr Nichols spoke to reporters as he was preparing to return home following his diplomatic trip to The Bahamas. During the official visit, Mr Nichols paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis to discuss the upcoming Summit of the Americas, which is scheduled to be held in Los Angeles next month. He also visited the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Coral Harbour base where topics on migration and border protection were discussed. On Tuesday, Mr Nichols highlighted the need for countries in the region to come up with solutions to address the root causes of migration. “The Bahamas is a great partner on migration issues around the
US Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols. hemisphere. We have discussed that at the highest levels in our relationship,” he said at a press conference yesterday. “We hope The Bahamas will join us in signing on to the Los Angeles declaration on migration and protection, which we expect to announce at the summit in LA. The challenges that we face with regard to migration are such that we’re really working to address the root causes of migration as essential for all the nations in our hemisphere. “There’s an unprecedented number of migrants active around
the world. Over 94 million people are internally displaced, or migrants are refugees and many of those people are in our hemisphere and we have to work together to address the root causes of that – migration—to ensure that it’s safe, orderly and humane and look forward to continue to work with the government of The Bahamas to that end.” This comes as the country has seen a marked increase in illegal migration activity over the last several months, with nearly 1,500 migrants apprehended in Bahamian waters between February and
April. According to Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King previously, various factors have sparked this trend, including the migrants’ ability to seek asylum in the US. However, he said, there remains sporadic attempts of migrants to enter The Bahamas. Asked whether US officials were concerned by this trend, Mr Nichols said there was concern about the risks associated with migration travel, such as the potential loss of life among other things. He also described the situation in Haiti as challenging, but said the US and its partners were committed to helping return Haiti “to the path of democracy”. “Migration, particularly maritime migration from Haiti, puts individuals at great risk,” Mr Nichols added. “The risk of death by drowning or a serious injury on the high seas is quite elevated and we encourage anyone who is considering this not to put their lives and the lives of friends and family at risk. “The situation in Haiti politically, economically and from a security standpoint continues to be quite difficult and we are working within countries around the world, including The
Bahamas, which has participated in some of our senior officials’ meetings around the situation in Haiti, to collaborate and to address the root causes of irregular migration from Haiti, working together to improve the security situation, including ship riders from Haiti on vessels from the Bahamas and the US Coast Guard working together to strengthen the justice system in Haiti to train police and Coast Guard and operate jointly and to return Haiti to the path of democracy through free and fair elections as soon as can be organised effectively.” “Addressing those root causes will reduce the number of irregular migrants and help Haitians succeed in their own country, which is after all what everyone wants is for Haitians to be able to succeed in their own country.” International news outlets have reported increased incidents of gang violence, violent deaths and kidnappings in Haiti in recent months. The situation is said to have prompted the closures of some schools and businesses there, as the nation continues to grapple with social and economic turmoil following last year’s assassination of former Haitian president Jovenel Moïse. (Tribune242)
Former Haitian ambassador warns DR of gang danger The former Haitian ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Paul Arcelin, warned that Haitian gangs represent a danger to the Dominican Republic and revealed that one of the leaders of these criminal groups is of Dominican origin. THEY HAVE BASES IN THE DR The former diplomat warned that some of these gangs are located “very close” to the Dominican/ Haitian border. “These gangs are on the borders, and one of the leaders of these Haitian gangs is Dominican. These people come to live in the Dominican Republic, and a part of their money is hidden in the Dominican Republic and other countries.” He lamented that the hundreds of deaths in Haiti are not mentioned by the
current authorities. Regarding the murder of Jovenel Moise, he questioned that nothing is known yet, emphasising that his widow and her former first lady do not speak of her husband either, “she has not said anything yet, she has remained silent.” A GREAT MASSACRE The ambassador said that in the so-called “barbequeu,” the gangs fight that “we don’t know what for, because Haiti is completely poor.” When interviewed by the communicator Ariel Lara, Arcelin said that more than 200 Haitians have fallen from April to date, and people hardly go out. When they go out, they are killed, girls are raped, more than 200 dead, 1,700 schools closed, and other thousands of citizens had to leave their homes;
Haitian gangs represent a danger to the Dominican Republic. today, they are homeless, and other houses have been set fire by the gangs. Faced with this serious situation, Arcelin criticizes that “Western hands are crossed,” that same world that has unified the criminal gangs that kill. He said that the political
class and the legislators are not interested in what is happening to the people, nor are they interested in finding a way out of the Haitian political crisis. When asked what would be the solution for Haiti, the former diplomat Arcelin agreed that,
as some express it, the wall, for example, must be technological, not physical, its 320 kilometres of the wall will not be enough; and what “we have seen at the United States border is that they always pass, it is difficult not to pass.” (Dominican Today)
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An estimated 12.8 million Ukrainians have had to flee their homes, leaving everything behind except what they could carry, and millions more are traumatised by the war.
Cayman Red Cross raises US$131,000 for Ukraine THE Cayman Islands Red Cross (CIRC) raised US$131,000 for the Ukraine crisis during a focused appeal between 3 March and 10 April to support Ukrainians impacted by the intense fighting in that country. CIRC said that the funds raised are not subjected to administrative fees here or when transferred and that all the money will go to help the people who need it. Russian forces invaded Ukraine on 24 February expecting a quick and complete victory. However, while the invading army was more inept than was generally believed, it was met with a much more determined and fierce resistance than expected, bolstered by support and weapons from NATO countries and the surprisingly effective leadership of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. In an increasingly brutal war that experts now believe will be long and bloody, so far around 4,000 civilians have been reported killed, including about 260 children, and more than 4,500 injured, according to the United Nations, which believes the actual casualty numbers are much higher. President Zelensky said in April that about 2,500 to 3,000 Ukrainian soldiers had died, while US estimates around that time were that 5,500–11,000 had been killed and more than 18,000 wounded. Zelensky has said recently that right now 50 to 100 Ukrainian soldiers could be dying every day in the Donbas, an area where the fighting is currently
particularly fierce. In addition, the UK Defence Ministry has said that at least 15,000 Russians have died in the war since the invasion, though the Ukrainian military said this number is around 29,000. An estimated 12.8 million Ukrainians have had to flee their homes, leaving everything behind except what they could carry, and millions more are traumatised by the war instigated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Many of them face shortages of food, water, basic items and energy, and lack access to health services and medication,” the UN stated this month, noting reports of conflictrelated sexual violence and the “appalling humanitarian situation of older people and people with disabilities”. Announcing the amount raised by the CIRC, Director Jondo Obi said, “We are extremely grateful for the huge generosity of everyone in Cayman who has donated to the CIRC appeal. Due to the public’s huge generosity and support, we have surpassed our goal to raise $100,000 to provide vital aid to the people of Ukraine. In the three months since the escalation of conflict in Ukraine, Red Cross and Red Crescent teams have reached more than two million people with life-saving aid. But there is still a lot of work to do. The Red Cross will be there today, tomorrow and in the years to come.” The CIRC appeal was separate from the fundraiser at Rackam’s bar in March that raised CI$28,500, which was sent directly to the
Ukraine Red Cross. The Cayman Red Cross appeal will assist the global Ukraine Crisis Appeal launched by the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) and backed by the British Red Cross (BRC). The appeal will support the work of the Ukrainian Red Cross, which is working on the ground with direct assistance from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the arm of the Red Cross Movement tasked exclusively with protecting the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflicts and situations of violence. The appeal will also support the National Societies in neighbouring countries, such as Romania, Hungary and Poland, as they work to help Ukrainian refugees. Funds raised in this appeal will support families with food, shelter, first aid and medicine; support the work of reuniting separated families; support hospitals and healthcare facilities; repair vital infrastructure; and in the long term help to repair homes, healthcare centres, schools and community centres, the CIRC said. The Red Cross Movement, which maintains an impartial position in all areas where it provides humanitarian aid, has already mobilised thousands of staff and volunteers, who are already providing life-saving assistance such as shelter, basic aid items, and medical supplies, as well as mental health and psychosocial support. (Caymannewsservice)
Mia Mottley has voiced her concerns about the effects of climate change on Small Island Developing States.
Time: Barbados PM among the 100 most influential people of 2022 PRIME Minister Mia Amor Mottley has made the Time 100 list of the most influential people. Mottley has spent the past few years since becoming the first female Prime Minister of Barbados lobbying for better trade and financial relationships and conditions for Barbados, the Caribbean and small island developing states. She has voiced her concerns about the effects of climate change on Small Island Developing States
and was well recognised by global leaders and influencers at the COP 26 conference last year, where she chided bigger countries with regard to climate change. Among Mottley’s milestones are the transition of Barbados to Republican status, last year. Additionally, Mottley led the Barbados Labour Party to two historic consecutive 30-0 victories in General Elections in Barbados. (Barbados Nation)
Carbon monoxide killed Sandals tourists in Bahamas: reports ACCORDING to autopsy and toxicology reports, the three U.S. tourists who were found dead earlier this month at a Sandals Resort in the Bahamas died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Officers were called to the Sandals Resort on the island of Exuma on May 6 after one of the tourists, a man, was found unresponsive in a villa, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said. Michael Phillips, 68, and Robbie
Phillips, 65, both of Tennessee, and Vincent Chiarella, 64, of Florida, were all found dead inside neighbouring villas at the resort on Great Exuma Island. Chiarella was travelling with his wife, but the two couples were not travelling together. They all went to a local clinic in the Bahamas after they told hotel staff they were feeling nausea. Then the next day, three of them were found unresponsive in their villas.
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Eleven newborn babies die in Senegal hospital fire ELEVEN newborn babies have died in a hospital fire in the western city of Tivaouane in Senegal, the country’s president has said. The fire at Mame Abdou Aziz Sy Dabakh Hospital was in the maternity department, President Macky Sall tweeted. Initial reports suggest the fire was caused by a short circuit, according to Senegalese politicians. Three babies were saved from the fire, said the city’s mayor, Demba Diop Sy. The fire spread very quickly and emergency services were still at the scene, Mr Sy told local media. The hospital had been newly inaugurated, according to AFP, citing local media reports. “To their mothers and their families, I express my deepest sympathy,” President Sall wrote in a tweet. “This situation is very unfortunate and extremely painful,” Health Minister Abdoulaye Diouf Sarr said from Geneva, where he was attending a World Health
The tragedy also follows a national outcry over the death of a woman in labour. Organization meeting. He said an investigation was under way and he would be cutting his trip short to return to Senegal
immediately. The incident has sparked a wave of indignation on social media over the state of the country’s healthcare
provision. Opposition MP Mamadou Lamine Diallo criticised the government, tweeting: “More
babies burned in a public hospital… This is unacceptable”. Rights group Amnesty International has urged the government to create an “independent commission of inquiry to determine responsibility and punish the culprits, no matter the level they are at in the state apparatus,” country director Seydi Gassama said in a tweet. Amnesty called for all of Senegal’s neo-natal wards to be inspected after a similar incident occurred in the northern town of Linguère last year. Four newborn babies were killed there after a fire broke out at a hospital’s maternity ward. At the time, the mayor said there was an electrical fault in the air conditioning unit of the maternity ward. Wednesday’s tragedy also follows a national outcry over the death of a woman in labour, Astou Sokhna, who died while reportedly begging for a Caesarean during her 20-hour labour ordeal. Her unborn child also died. (BBC)
New rules to protect sex assault victims’ privacy VICTIMS of sexual offences have been promised less invasion into their private lives under changes to how evidence is gathered for trials. Under the new system, ministers say prosecutors and police will have to justify requests to obtain intrusive private information about a victim. The new rules cover indiscriminate access to information including phone data, social media and medical records. But campaigners warn the changes could see more access to therapy records. Under the laws that ensure a fair trial, the police and Crown Prosecution Service in England and Wales must hand over any evidence to a suspect that could help them defend themselves at trial - a legal process known as “disclosure”. To take an extreme example, if detectives knew that a victim’s social media messages contained a potential confession that they had made up an allegation against a suspect, they would be under a
duty to disclose that information. But, in practice, critics say that the disclosure process has led to increasingly lengthy and expensive dives into the private data of victims of sexual offences - effectively massive fishing expeditions. In some cases, investigators seek a complainant’s therapy records or even, in the case of younger victims, information from schools. Today’s new rules from the Attorney General’s Office, which oversees prosecutions, aims to stop such indiscriminate searching by requiring investigators to provide a clear written justification for any proposed deep dive into personal information, including records held by others such as therapists. Alongside that measure, the Crown Prosecution Service has declared it won’t stop rape or other victims seeking psychological therapy before a trial begins - a significant clarification of its policy. In some cases prosecutors have told victims to delay therapy
Under the new system, ministers say prosecutors and police will have to justify requests to obtain intrusive private information about a victim. because they believe it could damage their recollections and evidence. Campaigners have long wanted to see that stance change - but now they are predicting that the two measures taken together risk backfiring. The End Violence Against Women coalition (EVAW) said the overall package would increase the likelihood that prosecutors could see victims’ private therapy notes and ultimately hand them to the defence. It says that until now those notes could only be disclosed if they
contained information that would clearly undermine the prosecution or support the defence . But EVAW’s lawyers say the test in the new rules would mean therapy records could be inspected purely because they might be relevant. That would increase the likelihood of the notes being handed to a defendant, ultimately discouraging victims from seeking early and vital therapy. Rebecca Hitchen, head of policy for EVAW, said: “Scrutinising therapy notes in a courtroom strips them of their context and sends a
message loud and clear that it is survivors who are on trial, rather than the men who raped them. “We cannot understand the motive behind a move which will undoubtedly cause significant additional trauma to women and girls going through the courts while deterring others from accessing support. “This guidance has been two decades in the making - it is unacceptable that the CPS have chosen to ignore legal precedent and issue guidance that will prevent survivors from accessing life saving therapeutic support.”
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Sue Gray report: More Tory MPs join calls for PM to quit over Partygate THREE Conservative MPs have broken cover to call for Boris Johnson to resign as prime minister since the publication of Sue Gray’s report on lockdown parties at No 10. John Barron, David Simmonds and Julian Sturdy have joined a growing list of MPs urging the PM to stand down. Mr Barron said the report painted “a shameful pattern of misbehaviour”. Mr Johnson has said he was “humbled” by Ms Gray’s findings but did not lie to MPs and is not going to quit. In a news conference on Wednesday, he said he wanted to “keep moving forward” and focus on the “people’s priorities”. Labour’s shadow levelling-up secretary, Lisa Nandy, accused the PM of “passing off responsibility” for Partygate to junior staff, telling
the BBC: “He’s not sorry that he did it, he’s sorry that he was caught.” But Downing Street’s chief of staff, Stephen Barclay, said the prime minister had made a “significant change” to No 10 by shaking up his team and apologising for the lockdownbusting events. Mr Johnson’s cabinet colleagues have rallied to his defence, with Health Secretary Sajid Javid saying the PM was focused on “tackling the big challenges ahead”. Conservative MPs can force a leadership contest if enough of them write letters of no confidence - the BBC is aware of about 17 who have done so, well short of the 54 needed. But only the chairman of the 1922 Committee of backbench Conservative MPs, Sir Graham
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted he would not resign over Sue Gray’s report into lockdown parties in Downing Street. Brady, knows the precise number. ‘NOT CREDIBLE’ Mr Baron and Mr Simmonds went public with calls for the PM to resign on Thursday morning. They released statements hours before Chancellor Rishi Sunak was expected to unveil a new package of measures to help households with rising living costs. Veteran Brexiteer Mr Baron said “the most serious charge” against the PM was the allegation that
he knowingly misled Parliament about parties in Downing Street. “Given the scale of rule-breaking in No 10, I can not accept that the Prime Minister was unaware,” Mr Baron said. “Therefore, his repeated assurances in Parliament that there was no rule-breaking is simply not credible.” The prime minister faces an inquiry by the Commons’ Privileges Committee about whether he lied to MPs. Under
government guidelines, ministers who knowingly mislead Parliament are expected to resign. In his statement, Tory MP David Simmonds said he had reflected on what the prime minister had said about Ms Gray’s report, and taken on board the views of his constituents. He said it was “clear that while the government and our policies enjoy the confidence of the public, the Prime Minister does not”. (BBC)
Texas shooting: Police accused of delay in storming Uvalde school POLICE were urged to charge into a deadly school shooting in Texas by onlookers, witnesses say, with one suggesting he considered doing so himself as he became frustrated. Texas officials say gunman Salvador Ramos was inside the school in Uvalde for up to an hour before he was killed. Nineteen children and two adults died, while 17 others were injured. Eyewitness Juan Carranza told the Associated Press that women shouted at officers to “go in there”. But the 24-year-old, who witnessed the scene at the Robb Elementary School from outside his house, said police did not enter. Javier Cazares, whose daughter was killed in the attack, told the news agency he suggested running in with other onlookers because the police “weren’t doing anything”. Authorities said the gunman locked himself in a classroom which officers then struggled to gain access to. Steven McCraw, the director of the Texas Department of Public
People have been laying flowers near the school campus in Uvalde as tributes. Safety, told a news conference on Wednesday that the gunman was on site for between 40 minutes and an hour before law enforcement were able to “contain” him. US Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz, meanwhile, told CNN that
dozens of officers responded to the shooting and “didn’t hesitate”. “They entered that classroom and they took care of the situation as quickly as they possibly could,” he said. It has also emerged that the
attacker sent messages on social media about the shooting minutes before it happened. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Ramos had promised to shoot his grandmother in private messages sent 30 minutes before
the attack. A later message declared he had done so, and in a final one sent 15 minutes before the shooting, he announced he would target an elementary school. According to CNN, the private messages were sent to a 15-yearold girl in Germany who Ramos had met online. In a statement, Meta, Facebook’s parent company, said the “private one-to-one text messages” were “discovered after the terrible tragedy occurred”. It added that it was “closely co-operating” with investigators. Tuesday’s events in Uvalde - an unassuming town some 80 miles (129km) from San Antonio - brought the discussion around gun control once again to the fore, even as members of the small community sought to make sense of the tragedy. Many there expressed divided attitudes about guns. “As a kid, I remember my uncles teaching me and training me on how to hold a gun,” Carlos Velasquez, a local resident, told the BBC.
May 21-27, 2022
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UK hits oil and gas companies with $6b windfall tax THE UK government is introducing a £5 billion ($6.3 billion) tax on the windfall profits of its oil and gas companies, bowing to pressure from campaigners to raise money to help millions of people struggling with the worst cost-ofliving crisis in decades. Finance Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled the new 25% tax on the profits of energy producers such as BP (BP) and Shell (RDSA) on Thursday. The levy will be phased out once oil and gas prices fall back to more normal levels, he said. “The oil and gas sector is making extraordinary profits, not as the result of recent changes, risktaking or innovation or efficiency, but as the result of surging global commodity prices,” Sunak said in a speech to parliament. The tax will help fund a new package of benefits worth about £15 billion ($19 billion). Sunak said the government would make one-off direct payments to millions of the country’s most vulnerable households. Around eight million low-income households will receive £650 in two installments later this year, while a further eight million pensioners will receive £300. Companies including BP and Shell raked in a combined $32 billion in profit last year on
Companies including BP and Shell raked in a combined $32 billion in profit last year on the back of soaring global oil and natural gas prices. the back of soaring global oil and natural gas prices. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February pushed prices up even further over fears the conflict will lead to energy shortages. Households have taken a big hit. On Tuesday, the head of the UK’s energy regulator said he expected the annual bills for millions of
households to jump 40% to hit about £2,800 ($3,500) from October. That’s just six months after the regulator lifted its price cap — the maximum suppliers are allowed to charge customers per unit of energy — by 54%, the biggest rise since it started capping prices five years ago. Rocketing energy bills have
fueled price rises across the economy. In April, UK consumer price inflation hit 9% — its highest level in 40 years. And as wages have failed to keep pace with rising food and fuel costs, living standards have fallen back to their lowest level since the 1950s, according to the UK’s Office for Budget Responsibility.
In February, Sunak provided some relief, offering households £200 off their energy bills from October, which was due to be repaid in installments over the next few years. On Thursday, Sunak doubled the discount and said nothing would need to be paid back. “This support is now unambiguously a grant,” he said. The Financial Times reported earlier this week that the government would also target the bumper profits of big electricity generating companies such as EDF (ECIFY) and RWE (RWEOY). But Sunak said more time was needed for his department to come up with a plan for the power sector. Poverty campaigners welcomed Thursday’s measures. “The Chancellor has clearly listened to concerns that support for those in fuel poverty needs to be both widespread, but also focused on the most vulnerable groups,” Simon Francis, coordinator for the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, told CNN Business. Francis added that while the new measures would “take the sting out of the tail” of recent energy price hikes, people in fuel poverty needed more reassurance that support will be available in the medium term. (CNN)
‘We don’t want UK-EU trade war’ – Irish PM A UK-EU trade war would be “shocking” and “unnecessary”, the Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has said. He called on the UK government to “get into the tunnel and negotiate” over changes to the post-Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland. The Taoiseach told the BBC that Ireland and the European Union “do not want a trade war” with the UK. The government last week announced plans to override key parts of the Brexit deal within weeks. Boris Johnson’s government agreed the trade deal with the EU in 2019 after the UK voted to leave the bloc. In the event of the UK unilaterally abandoning agreed elements of the deal that create barriers on goods trading between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the EU has the power to suspend parts of the entire post-Brexit trade deal. When asked at the World Economic Forum in Davos whether the EU was drawing up plans to apply tariffs to politically sensitive
UK exports, Mr Martin declined to “get into the detail of anything like that, because hopefully, that’s something we don’t ever have to contemplate”. “For now I’m simply saying, and I’ve been consistently saying get down there, get into the tunnel, UK government and EU, negotiate and get the technocrats in there,” he added. When asked why at this time of rising inflation the EU was pondering such a move, the Irish prime minister said it was only the UK making threats. “The only unilateral move that has been made here has been by the United Kingdom government, which has threatened to tear up an international deal signed with the European Union,” he said. “That’s the only threat here. And that’s what’s happened.” The taoiseach said a solution between the parties was “doable” and that French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz “don’t want minute checks on everything going into Northern Ireland - they
Micheál Martin says Ireland and the EU don’t want a trade war with the UK. want to resolve this”. At the World Economic Forum some of the world’s biggest multinational companies have told the BBC they are already seeking reassurances over the possibility of a trade war between the UK and the EU.
Earlier this week the Polish prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki said “only Putin” would be happy with a disagreement between the EU and UK at this time, adding he was trying to “calm down the situation”. The UK’s Foreign Secretary Liz
Truss was in Northern Ireland on Tuesday, stressing that her priority was a negotiated agreement. However, she has outlined plans to table legislation which would override key parts of the Brexit Northern Ireland deal within weeks. (BBC)
24 CLASSIFIEDS ALBERT HIGGS Pelican Beach Drive, Whitby, North Caicos Is seeking a
PAINTER
Apply paints, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: $10.00 hourly
CONTACT: 341-1683
ALBERT’S CLEANING SERVICES
ALEX MARLEX BENNETT
Pelican Beach Drive, Whitby, North Caicos Is seeking to employ
Breezy Bae, Grand Turk 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: $6.50 Hourly.
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly.
CONTACT: 341-1683
CONTACT: 332-3783
CONTACT: 341-6778
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board Renewal 30544
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board
30532
EASYWAY EMPLOYEMENT SERVICS ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT
GRACE MIMA CLEANING SERVICES 347-7265
LABOURER
$ 290.00 Perform general maintenance, vacuum, mopping, dusting ceiling, counter top and furniture, must be able to use hand tools
cleaning fish after catching , unloading boat after trip, picking up waste on my, keeping the property cleaning at all times.
NADEGE DIAMANT LOUIS. 348-8053 Lower Bight #96
DOMESTIC WORKER
MARIANE C. DILL
$280.00 weekly Cleaning the house, wash, iron, cook & care for the kids
LABOURER
ASHLIN DAVIS
246-5996 Five Cays, sub division # 69 $350 weekly Clean & maintain the apartment complex and assist with on going construction on my property.
MICHELIN JULIEN 232-3024 Kew Town # 88
DOMESTIC WORKER
$280.00 weekly Cleaning the house, wash, iron, cook & care for the kids
PICK ME UP RESTURENT 342-9278 Millennium Highway
KITCHEN HELPER
$300.00 weekly Cleaning the kitchen & cutting vegetables
SUNRISE CAFÉ
242-2495 Across Granny Hill, Five Cays $6.25 hourly Cleaning the kitchen & cutting vegetables 341-9047 Kew Town # 88
LABOURER $290.00
Kew Town # 66 232-5420
BEEN KATRINA KAVALA SOUTH SCHOOL 2459655
CASHIER DOMESTIC
Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Salary: $6.25 hourly
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
PERRY ROBIINSON
Blue Hills, Bld #84 Is seeking to employ a
2 LABOURERS
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
KITCHEN HELPER
AMJ’S VARIETY STORE
DOMESTIC WORKER
Belongers are to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Work Permit Renewal 30563
May 21-27, 2022
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Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 30578
DUCLERON MICHEL CAROLE Pond street. 2443105
STORE HELPER $6.5/ HRS.
$6.5/ HRS
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.
Selling products and providing customer service. Greet customers and guide them in finding products they want to buy. Maintain the outlook of a store by cleaning and restocking shelves.
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD30571
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD30568
TCI MARBLE AND GRANITE LTD. Industrial Park
HANDYMAN
In search of a skilled person to work in stone fabricaton Startng Salary $7.00 per hour. Searching for a person skilled at a wide range of repairs including trade skills, repair work, maintenance work, both interior and exterior. Must be a team player who communicates well in English and can follow directions Must have 5 years experience in previous handyman position with references Duties include fixing plumbing systems, providing repair guidance, cleaning and remodeling, and performing repair assessments. Must be able to lay out job plans, operate a variety of tools and problem solve.
Please email resumes to accounts@tcimarbleandgranite.com
POSITION IS BEING ADVERTISE FOR A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. APPLICATIONS FOR QUALIFIED TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 30452
DOMESTIC WORKER
$290.00 Caring for my children, monitoring & feeding them, prepare their meal, wash, iron, coo & clean
SHEENA AUGUSTE
348-6169 Millennium Highway # 6
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
ELDERLY CARE GIVER
290.00 Caring for my father m,nwho have dementia, stay with him, monitor him, prepare his meal, ensure he take his medication on time.
ELIE LANDSCAPING CLEANING SERVICES 232-7124 47 June Hills
GARDENER
will be soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.
W & V CONSTRUCTION 342-9278 88 Cox Drive, Kew Town
MASON
8.00 hourly Laying blocks and plastering
BELONGER ARE ENCOURAGE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO LABOR BOARD. THESE POSITION ARE NEW OR HELD BY WORK PERMIT HIOLDER 30521
DAZZLING STAR ENTERPRISES
located in the Ritz Carlton Hotel on Grace Bay, has an opening for a
JEWELRY STORE FLOOR MANAGER JOB SUMMARY/FLOOR MANAGER: • Manage the floor activities effectively in compliance with the company’s policy and vision • Overseeing receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Maximum 3-5 years Floor Manager Experience in working in a luxury Retail store environment.
• Knowledge of Jewelry & Gemstones, • Experience with computerized Inventory Systems • Gia or similar certification preferred. SALARY: $36,000.00 per Annum JOB SUMMARY • Handling day to day operations of the store. • Sales Targets, Managing store inventory, counts, • Receiving merchandise, Pricing,
Please submit application no later than June 30th, 2022 to: Marsha Blanche;
Tel: (649) 946-4732 Email: marsha@misickstanbrook.tc
This position is not held by a Work Permit Holder; BELONGERS only are encouraged to apply. 30428
May 21-27, 2022
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BEAUTIQUE SALON AND SPA
BELIZAIRE DELIVERY FOOD SOUTH DOCK ROAD, SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ
AIRPORT ROAD #52, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking
NAIL TECHNICIAN
- $6.25 HOURLY Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing.
HAIR DRESSER
- $6.25 HOURLY Shampooing, and styling hair, provide hair treatments, deep conditioning, permanents, coloring, and weaving.
KITCHEN HELPER
BERNARD BERKLEY WALKIN
BUGALOO’S CONCH CRAWL
Is seeking to employ a
WAITRESS
Back Salina, Grand Turk
DOMESTIC WORKER
Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 342-2864
CONTACT: 242-8215
FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
Take orders and serve food and beverages. Salary: $8.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 332-5646
DESIREE ELLIOTT GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Duties: Regular household Chores and some cooking. SALARY: $6.50 per hour CONTACT: 331-3608
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 30567
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. ThIs is a first time work permit application. 30603
GILLEY’S CAFÉ
GERMAN CIGAR PUB
KEVIN NATHAN
(2) Two COOKS
BARTENDER/ WAITRESS
DOMESTIC WORKER
CONTACT: 649-246-4090 OR NANDINICHANDRASEKAROOL@ GMAIL.COM Belongers only 30552
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Renewal 30546
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 30584
is looking to employee
JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment. 2. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.) 3. Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.) 4. Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served 5. Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen 6. Ensure all food and other items are stored properly 7. Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
Duties: To take client orders mix and Serve drinks. Salary: $8.00 per hour
8. Responsible for taking food inventory at the end of each month. Remuneration: -$13.50 per hour
DESCRIPTION OF SUITABLE PERSON
CONTACT: 348-4906
1. Must be able to work (6) days per week, weekends and holidays if needed. 2. Must have experience in various cooking techniques 3. Must be a positive team player, have very good communication skills and be able to follow instructions. 4. Must have at least (5) five years’ experience in the hospitality industry.
Contact Mrs. Tate Forbes between the hours of 9:00 am-3:00 pm @ 946-4472 or email: gilleyscafe@tciway.tc
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This Position is held by a work permit holder.
30595
G & W CONTRACTORS SALT CAY Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Duties: To assist skilled Worker and keep job sites clean. SALARY: $7.50 per hour
CONTACT: 2432084/343-8666
Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This is a first work permit Application. 30593
SALT CAY Is seeking to employ a
ADVERTISE
Duties: Regular household Chores and some cooking. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.
CONTACT: 342-3324 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. ThIs is a first time work permit application.
IN THIS SPACE! ONLY
$33
PER WEEK
CALL 946-4664
30597
MAC MOTORS LTD. DOMESTIC WORKER • • • •
Clean Showroom & Bathrooms Clean kitchen, takeout garbage Must be willing to work on weekends/holidays Must have a clean TI police record and a driver’s license
30569
This Ad is for work permit renewal. However, this position is open to all suitable Turks & Caicos Islanders. Starting Wage: $6.25/hour
VILLALET LIMITED
(IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) (Registered Number TC.030203)
Drop your resume off at Mac Motors Ltd. 1089 Leeward Highway, Providenciales TCI or contact us on 649-339-3841
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATOR
BODY REPAIR MECHANIC APPLICANT MUST:
NOTICE is hereby given that on 12 May, 2022 Villalet Limited (the “Company”) has been placed into voluntary liquidation and that, for the purpose of such voluntary liquidation, Paul Dempsey of Corporation Services Limited, 1 Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands has been appointed voluntary liquidator, without security, of the Company. Any creditors of the Company are required to provide details of their debts and claims to the voluntary liquidator no later than 4.00pm on the 13th June, 2021. All claims and inquiries should be directed to the voluntary liquidator c/o Corporation Services Limited, 1, Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales 30430
• Examine damaged vehicles and estimate needed repairs • Have knowledge and qualifications to repair & paint automotive bodies back to pre-damaged condition /manufacturer’s standard, using the appropriate repair techniques and tools (must have basic tools of trade; e.g. paint guns, sanders, etc.) • Be able to refinish parts by mixing paints, match colors, apply primer & finishing coats; use chassis liner jig safely to perform chassis re-alignment; • Have knowledge of mechanical accident processes; e.g.: suspension drive shaft, steering & tracking; trim & lock, replacing glass and windscreens • Demonstrate sound knowledge of welding TIG/MIG, gas welding & brazing, and safety procedures during welding process • Present last four (4) years of work experience & two reference letters from past employers This Ad is for work permit renewal. However, this position is open to all qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders. Remuneration: Basic Wage (Retainer) - $6.25 per hour plus commission. Drop your resume off at Mac Motors Ltd. 1089 Leeward Highway, Providenciales TCI or contact us on 649-339-3841 or email at Jodell@ claymore.tc
30502
26 CLASSIFIEDS LORENZO FRANCIS Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
LILLIAN LORENE WALKIN Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 442-0116
CONTACT: 242-6017
30606
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30586
J&W CONSTRUCTION
#9 & #10 Storage Building, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a
ELECTRICIAN
LEVEL & SQUARE DESIGNS SERVICES
LAURENT GARDINER
LATOYA ROXANNA WILLIAMS
Millennium Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
2 CARPENTERS
LABOURER
Blue Hills, Millennium Highway Is seeking to employ a
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $8 hourly
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
May 21-27, 2022
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
Follow blueprints. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. $9.50 Hourly Cleaning the property, pick up yard waste, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. $6.50 Hourly
LABOURER
CONTACT: 247-4924
CONTACT: 347-4930
BELONGERS ONLY
BELONGERS ONLY
30550
IFOCUS PHOTOGRAPHY
HUMPHREY ANDREW PROSPERE
28 Platinum St., Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
PHOTOGRAPHER
DOMESTIC WORKER
Hospital Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
To carry out and assist with duties such as cleaning yard, moving debris, raking; removing debris on private properties and on job sites and helping in any other capacity when and where needed. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
30561
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 442-0116
CONTACT: 241-9541
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30585
GLENDA MERCEDES SMITH
DOMESTIC WORKER
STORE KEEPER
DOMESTIC WORKER
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 244-2692
Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
• Processing postings. • Supplies receipt. • Carry out inventory. • Control activities. • Change orders. • Manage Purchases. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 245-0345 OR 231-4519
CONTACT: 342-0716
CONTACT: 241-0990
CONTACT: 344-0684
CONTACT: 331-8546
30536
30588
30589
GOOD QUALITY STORE
• Artistic skills. • Technical skills. • Good communication skills. • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. • Patience, dedication and attention to detail. Salary: $18.00 Hourly
BELONGERS ONLY APPLY WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 30549
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
GUERLINE THELUSMAR Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
DOMESTIC WORKER
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $8 hourly
Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. Inspect transformers and circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices. Salary: $11.00 Hourly
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
KEVAR KATHERINE FORBES
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30535
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30530
Breezy Bae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30531
L & R VARIETY STORE
DAVID BRUTUS
DESRONVIL JACQUELIN
BLUE LOOS LTD.
GEORGE SOLON
ERODE VARIETY STORE Blue Hills, Bld.#54 Is seeking to employ a
Five Cays Rd. Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
HELPER
TRADESMAN
LABOURER
LABOURER
SHOPKEEPER
LABOURER
Leeward Is seeking to employ a
Blue Hills, Ralph Close Is seeking to employ a
A skilled worker that can undertake any job as a helper by profession. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 347-5542
CONTACT: 649-244-9696
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30572
30492
Kew-Town Is seeking to employ a
Perform basic labour duties Cleaned up site Basic Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: (649) 231-2366 BELONGERS ONLY 30614
Kew-Town Is seeking to employ a
Must be Knowledgeable in operating hand power tools. Must be able to lift and move a minimum of 25 pounds on a regular basis. Basic Salary: $7.50 per hour CONTACT: (649) 346-0444 BELONGERS ONLY 30613
Selling products and providing customer service. Greet customers and guide them in finding products they want to buy. Maintain the outlook of a store by cleaning and restocking shelves. Salary: $7 hourly
CONTACT: 343-0868 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30581
Operate hand power tools ability to lift and move a minimum of 25 pounds. Salary: $6.50 hourly TEL:(649) 346-0444 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. 30501
OLINCIA MISSICK
BE YOUR HELP ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
SPARKLE AND SHINE CLEANING/CONTRACTING SERVICES
Acting on behalf of
Airport Road, Providenciales is seeking to employ
DOMESTIC WORKER
LEAD BY YOU CONCIERGE SERVICES
2 CLEANERS/JANITORS & 1 LABOURER & GENERAL WORKER
Requires a
2 OFFICE CLEANERS
Duties include but not limited to: Cooking, washing, ironing and folding, dusting, sweeping and overall general cleanliness and upkeep of a home. Salary at $6.50 per hour to work 5 days per week.
Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. $6.25 hourly
Handle all incoming customer queries and questions. Providing the appropriate service and information or referring clients to another department etc. $6.25 hourly
EMASE GIBSON
APPLICATIONS TO BE DELIVERED TO OLINICIA MISSICK, THE SALTMILLS UNIT #48 GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES. ISLANDERS OR PERSONS WITH PERMANENT STATUS WITH RIGHT TO WORK NEED ONLY APPLY. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT
BABYSITTER Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children. $6.25 Hourly 30344
BELONGERS ONLY APPLY
Main Duties: General Cleaning such which includes dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, taking out the trash, dusting countertops, ceilings and furniture and sanitizing bathrooms, kitchens or other surrounding areas. Salary: $6.75 per hour CONTACT: 245-3351 1STSOURCE.EMPLOYMENTAGENCY@GMAIL.COM
30474
BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30448
May 21-27, 2022
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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
KEAN COLETA WILLIAMS
KATRINA KAVALA BEEN
KARI BAE CAFE
JOHN VIGILUS
LABOURER
DOMESTIC WORKER
CHEF
NANNY
Over Back, Grand Turk 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: $6.25 Hourly CONTACT: 649-244-1716 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30510
GESNER SAINT SURIN INELUS Thompson Cove Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 342-8057 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30513
PORT ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Responsible for preparing sites by cleaning them, loading or unloading materials, and removing hazards Basic Salary: $6.50 hourly CONTACT: (649)346-6622 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. 30570
Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
The Bight, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
Blue Hills Bld #34 Apt#1 Is seeking to employ a
J.M.A BARBER SHOP The Bight Is seeking to employ a
BARBER
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly
Setting up workstations. Preparing ingredients, chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. Salary: $9.50 Hourly
Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 245-9655
Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. $7.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 241-4341
CLEANER
CONTACT: 331-6708
CONTACT: 332-1776
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
FRANKLYN W. WILLIAMS
FLAMINGO NAILS
FERGUSON & SON CONSTRUCTION
CLODUIS JEAN
Behind Mara, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
NAIL TECHNICIAN
LABOURER
Cleaning outside the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $6.50 hourly
Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 244-3638
CONTACT: 344-5632
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30556
VENEL & WILLIAMS VARIETY STORE
30490
EDUARDO ENRIQUES REYES
Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
INVENTORY CLERK
Must be Knowledgeable in Counting stock. Must be able to lift and move a minimum of 25 pounds on a regular basis. Basic Salary: $7.00 per hour
CONTACT: (649) 347-1700 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30518
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: 442-0110
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 30528
30575
Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
30545
Blue Hills, Bld.#18 Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
LABOURER
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 649-346-2026 / 649-244-2553
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 30548
ELIZABETH WILSON Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER Applicant must be honest, reliable and hard working. Washing, Ironing and cleaning. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 332-1914 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30564
LABOURER
Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 245-4559 30515
Five Cays 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: $6.25 Hourly
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30587
JEAN ST-FLUER
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30534
DANY BENJAMIN LOUIS Bay 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 door frames. 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: $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 343-8006
CONTACT: 649-347-8864
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30610
30511
TCI PROGRESSIVE EMPLOYEE SERVICE 35 Leeward Palms, Is seeking to employ
4 LABOURERS
4 DOMESTIC WORKERS
Cleaning the property, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. $7.00 Hourly
Sweeping, mopping, clean bathrooms, kitchen, living room, laundry, and other housework. $7.00 Hourly
4 BUTLERS
2 SUPERVISORS
Greeting guests, assist in the planning of events, oversee table settings, and serve drinks and food. $500.00 Weekly
Plans, monitors, and appraises job results. Conducts training. Implements and enforces systems, policies, and procedures. $500.00 Weekly
CONTACT: 231-6991 BELONGERS ONLY RENEWAL
DAZZLING STAR ENTERPRISES
LEMON 2 GO
STORE CLERK
KITCHEN CLEANER / DISHWASHER
Located in the Ritz Carlton has an opening for a
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Maximum 3-5 years Sales Clerk experience working in a luxury Retail store environment, • A keen eye for Detail, • Experience with computerized Inventory Systems • Ability to communicate effectively • GIA or similar certification preferred.
JOB SUMMARY: • Provide excellent Customer Service • Assist Customers in placing goods purchased. • Maintain safe and clean work environment. SALARY: up to $36,000.00 per Annum
This position is not held by a Work Permit Holder; BELONGERS only are encouraged to apply. Please send resume no later than June 30th, 2022 to Marsha Blanche; Email: marsha@misickstanbrook.tc; Tel 946-4732 30429
30547
Is seeking to employ a
Requirements: • Minimum 2 years’ experience • Willing to work irregular, long and late hours • Efficient worker willing to clean and clear tables • Starting salary $6.25 per hour plus share-in service charges
Prospective applicants including islanders can bring all applications with two letters of recommendation citing relevant experience in the same industry to Services by EA located at #65 beechwood Rd, Grace Bay Village, Providenciales or email to yvonne@eagrouptci.com. Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview. A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION.
30443
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May 21-27, 2022
Kate Moss: Johnny Depp never pushed or kicked me BRITISH supermodel Kate Moss has testified that her ex-boyfriend Johnny Depp never abused her, contradicting a claim made by the actor’s ex-wife. Amber Heard, 36, had claimed that she heard rumours that Mr Depp once pushed Ms Moss down a flight of stairs. Mr Depp is suing Ms Heard for $50m (£40m) for an opinion article she wrote in which she said she was an abuse victim. On the stand, he said that it has been “insane” to hear Ms Heard’s claims. Over the course of the six week trial, the court has heard vastly different versions of what transpired between the two during their volatile two year marriage. Ms Heard and witnesses for her side painted a picture of Mr Depp as an abuser plagued by drug use, jealous and self-harm and Mr Depp’s side putting forward a story
of the actress as the aggressor and her claims as untrue. In brief testimony on Wednesday, Ms Moss - who dated Mr Depp between 1994 and 1998 said that he never pushed her, but rather that he once came to her aid after she fell down the stairs. “As I left the room, I slid down the stairs and I hurt my back,” Ms Moss said. “And I screamed because I didn’t know what happened to me and I was in pain”. “He came running back to help me and carried me to my room and got me medical attention,” she added. Mr Depp never pushed or kicked her throughout the years they spent together, Ms Moss said. Taking the stand on Wednesday, Mr Depp accused Ms Heard of turning the story “into a very ugly incident, all in her mind.” The claim he had pushed her was brought up earlier in the trial by Ms Heard, who said the image
Kate Moss and Johnny Depp dated between 1994 and 1998. of her then-husband abusing the model had popped into her head when she witnessed an altercation between Mr Depp and her sister. “[Her] back was to the staircase and Johnny swings at her,” Ms Heard said. “I don’t hesitate. I don’t want. I just, in my head, think of Kate Moss and stairs”. Her concerns prompted her to “swing” at Johnny to defend her sister, she said, hitting him “square in the face”. Her lawyers chose to not crossexamine Ms Moss. During his testimony, Mr Depp
denied several other allegations made by Ms Heard during the trial, including her claim that he assaulted her while on their honeymoon on the Orient Express. “Ms Heard hit me,” he said. “I had a sort of shiner [black eye], but it all ended and everything got fine again”. In previous testimony, Ms Heard said she feared that Mr Depp would accidentally kill her during the same incident and that “he wouldn’t mean to do it”. Mr Depp said it was “insane” to hear “heinous accusations” of
violence and abuse his ex-wife attributes to him. “I don’t think anyone enjoys having to split themselves open and tell the truth,” he said. “But there are times one simply has to”. The defamation case against Ms Heard stems from a 2018 comment article she wrote for the Washington Post in which she said she was a victim of abuse. While the piece did not identify Mr Depp by name, his attorneys have said it “incalculably” damaged his career. She has countersued him for $100m.
May 21-27, 2022
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Aerosmith cancel gigs as singer Steven Tyler goes into rehab ROCK band Aerosmith have cancelled part of their forthcoming Las Vegas residency after frontman Steven Tyler checked himself into rehab. The star, who had been sober for more than a decade, relapsed after taking pain medication for foot surgery. The 74-year-old “voluntarily entered a treatment program to concentrate on his health and recovery”, his bandmates said in a statement. Aerosmith had been due to start their Deuces Are Wild shows on 17 June. They said Tyler had undergone surgery “to prepare for the stage”, but that the “necessity of pain management during the process” had led him to relapse. All dates for June and July have now been scrapped. The band said they intend to resume the residency, at the Park MGM, in September. Earlier this year, Aerosmith
cancelled a long-delayed UK and European tour due to “uncertainty around travel logistics and the continued presence of Covid restrictions and other issues”. They also announced that longtime drummer Joey Kramer was taking a “temporary leave of absence” from the band in order to “focus on his family during these uncertain times”. ‘COULDN’T GET HIGH ENOUGH’ Aerosmith became one of America’s biggest rock bands of the 1970s, scoring hits like Sweet Emotion and Dream On, before their career was derailed by drug and alcohol abuse. They enjoyed a renaissance in the late 80s after Run-DMC turned their song Walk This Way into a rap anthem, and capitalised on the success with new hits including Dude Looks Like A Lady, Eat The Rich and Janie’s Got A Gun.
Steven Tyler had been sober since 2009. They also broadened their appeal with a string of radio-friendly power ballads like Crazy, Cryin’ and Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing. Tyler has discussed his struggles with addiction, telling GQ magazine that drugs were “more or less the thing to do” for a rock musician in the 70s. “I don’t think there were any bands that even knew what sober was,” he said. “I couldn’t do enough. I couldn’t get high enough.” Speaking to People magazine, he
said he started experimenting with drugs in the 1960s as a teenager, initially keeping the habit under control. But Aerosmith’s lifestyle eventually caught up with them. “We believed that the road to wisdom was through excess,” he said. “But it got really bad in the ‘80s… What happens with using is: It works in the beginning, but it doesn’t work in the end. It takes you down. There’s nothing but jail, insanity, or death.” The singer first got clean after his
band mates staged an intervention in 1998. He suffered a relapse in 2009 and entered the Betty Ford clinic for treatment. He is believed to have been sober ever since. In their statement, Aerosmith apologised to those affected by the cancellations, “especially our most loyal fans who often travel great distances to experience our shows”. The Park MGM website said ticket holders would be automatically refunded. (BBC)
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JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE
946-4664 Fax: 946-4661
Email: tcnews@tciway.tc
Website: tcweeklynews.com
IRVCO
ISLAND DRYWALL FINISHER
JEAN RENEL FIDELUS
MENUELLA PRATT
KT’S CONSTRUCTION
LABOURER
DRYWALL FINISHER
LABOURER
DOMESTIC WORKER
CARPENTER
Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $7.50 Hourly
Responsible for installing wallboards to ceilings or to interior walls of buildings and applying plaster. Salary: $300.00 Weekly
CONTACT: 241-5189/242-6987
CONTACT: 341-1944
Belongers are to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 30720
PIYAY VARIETY STORE
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 30700
RONNIE EUGENE SIMMONS
Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
Millennium Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
CLEANER
LABOURER
Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 343-2348 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30365
CONTACT: 243-6760 30561
Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a
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
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 348-2043
CONTACT: 331-8531
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
TRIDENT SECURITY
TURKS AND CAICOS ELECTRONICS
30698
Grace Bay Hill #8 Hope St. Is seeking to employ a
SECURITY
To carry out and assist with duties such as cleaning yard, moving debris, raking; removing debris on private properties and on job sites and helping in any other capacity when and where needed. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
BELONGERS ONLY
The Bight Is seeking to employ a
Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. Salary: $8.00 Hourly CONTACT: 341-9122 OR FRANCISGLINTON@GMAIL.COM BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30701
30716
Aviation Drive, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
STORE CLERK
Selling products and providing customer service. Greet customers and guide them in finding products they want to buy. Maintain the outlook of a store by cleaning and restocking shelves. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 649-344-9803 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY
30711
Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a
Follow blueprints. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. $10.00 Hourly CONTACT: 341-0451 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 30706
D’JUDITH BEAUTY SALON
Alice & Alice Plaza, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a
2 NAIL TECHNICIAN
Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, and nail polishing. $6.25 Hourly
2 COSMETOLOGISTS
Shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. First Time/Renewal. $6.25 Hourly CONTACT: 342-7373 / 346-4701 BELONGERS ONLY
30714
NANNCIE PIERRE ZAMOR Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 245-6665 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30699
EBEN NEZER SHOP Leeward Highway Bld. #704 Is seeking to employ a
CASHIER
Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 341-6493 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30705
GRACEWAY SPORTS CENTRE Is looking to employ:
IS URGENTLY LOOKING FOR A
FLORIST Applicant must have experience as a Floral Assistant or Florist. Must have extensive knowledge of tropical flowers, foliage and potted plants, including their names, seasonal availability and lifespan. Candidates must have experience using current styles in floral design while at the same time understanding the traditional use of certain flowers for weddings, funerals etc. salary commensurate with experience.
CONTACT: 231-3788
MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Black belt in Qwan-Ki-Do. • 15+ years of teaching experience with various age groups and levels. • Certified as a personal trainer and Group Fitness Instructor • Proficient in Microsoft applications (office package), Photo Shop/ Corel Draw, Social Media apps. Salary: $17.50 hourly
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
JOB REQUIREMENTS: • International certifications in various group fitness styles (Yoga, Les Mills, Barre, Pilates, etc.) • Hold an internationally licensed Personal Trainer. • At least ten years of proven experience in the fitness industry, teaching various group fitness classes. • Valid first aid certification is mandatory. • Computer proficiency is also a must. The remuneration is commensurate with certifications and experience, starting at $30 hourly The positions are currently held by work permit holders. Turks Islanders who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply and will be preferred. Only applicants who meet the requirements will be contacted for interviews. PLEASE SEND YOUR APPLICATION INFO@GRACEWAYSPORTS.COM OR DROP OFF A HARD COPY OF YOUR RESUME AT OUR LOCATION ON LUKER LANE(BEHIND IGA SUPERMARKET), PROVIDENCIALES. CONTACT: 649-442-6348
30664
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QUALITY FOOD SERVICES Is Looking for:
OPERATIONS MANAGER • Knowledge of institutional or commercial food service management procedures and practices. • Must have intermediate or higher computer skills including MS Office, Thyme System, and POS Backoffice. • Considerable knowledge of health and safety requirements • Control and manage food service operations. • Prepare work schedules for employees and to instruct subordinates in food service procedures. • Maintain a variety of operating and general records and to prepare reports. • Interact well with customers requesting service. • Availability on work nights, weekends, and holidays • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently • Wages start at $11.50 per hour • Held by the work permit holder
23 Parade Avenue, Town Centre Building, Town Centre, Providenciales, O: 1 (649) 946-4367 F: 1 (649) 941-3338
FULL TIME FAMILY MEDICAL PRACTITIONER QUALITIES • Refer patients for specialty care and • Graduate from an accredited school of hospitalization as clinically indicated. • Maintains effective communication and medicine, as an M.D., M.B.B.S. or the equivalent. positive relationships with staff, referral • Specialist in Family Medicine (completion of physicians and other members of the medical community in the TCI and most esp patients. an accredited residency). • Candidate must have no less than 10 years • Responsible for accurate, timely, and post graduate experience as a licensed complete documentation in patient records. physician. • Assist in business development for practice. Salary: $7,000 monthly • Candidate must be fluent in English, with knowledge of a 2nd language being an EMAIL YOUR CV’S AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS advantage (SPANISH/CREOLE). TO CARE@CAROLINAMEDCENTRE.COM RESPONSIBILITIES BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO • Provide high quality primary patient care for THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL OF WORK PERMIT. outpatients. 30268
ASSISTANT MANAGER • Knowledge of institutional or commercial food service management procedures and practices. • Oversees the Food Services operation in the absence of the manager; covers other positions/shifts as needed • Assists the manager as needed including, but not limited to: developing the merchandising plan; fulfilling customer special orders/requests; writing replenishment orders and placing new items into category sets • Assists in product delivery; receiving, unloading, rotation and storage • Must have intermediate or higher computer skills including MS Office, Thyme System, and POS Backoffice. • Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed and has ability to lift and carry 50 LBS merchandise. • Wages start at $8.50 per hour • Held by the work permit holder
BUTCHER SUPERVISOR • Organize and support team members effectively • Cutting, grinding and preparing meats for sale • Supervise the cleaning and maintaining of tools and equipment and ensuring displays are accurate and attractive. • Weighing, packaging, pricing, and displaying products. • Performing quality inspections on meats and other products. • Wages start at $7.50 per hour • Held by the work permit holders.
FROZEN FOOD SERVICE STOCKERS / PICKERS • Assisting warehouse staff in retrieving specified merchandise from storage as per the delivery or shipping orders. • Preparing merchandise for delivery or shipping by packaging and labeling them accordingly. • Ability to stand for long periods of time in the Freezer Environment (minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit or minus 23 degree Celsius ) • Availability on work nights, weekends, and holidays • Utilizing warehouse lift equipment to load and unload merchandise as well as move, lift and carry 50LBS, or stack merchandise as needed. • Organizing warehouse merchandise and stacking them on shelves and racks in accordance with company guidelines. • Wages start at $6.25 per hour • Held by the work permit holders and for first time work permit.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN EMAIL THEIR RESUME TO NADJET@ALLIEDCARIBBEAN.NET OR SEND RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. Belongers need only to apply. 30646
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
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WINEMA YOLANDA SANDERS
E.V WATER
South Dock Rd. Is seeking to employ a
South Dock Rd. Is seeking to employ a
#46 Copper Jack Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER
LIGHT TRUCK DRIVER
DOMESTIC WORKER
Ensure timely pickups and deliveries. Operate heavy duty truck. Basic Salary: $10.00 hourly
Ensure Timely Pickups and deliveries. Must have a driver's license. Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly
To assist in all basic cleaning around the house including, mopping, sweeping. To assist in washing and folding clothes. Basic Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: (649) 343-0348
CONTACT: (649) 245-8308
BELONGERS ONLY
BELONGERS ONLY
BELONGERS ONLY
GISELLE MEME WILLIAMS Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
30618
GUSTAVO HERNANDEZ #1 Daffodil Road, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
ELIBERT BRUTUS #5 RALPH CL, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
BABYSITTER
CONTACT: (649) 242-9087 30617
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30648
HENRY MCNEAN HARVEY Snake Hill, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
GILDO VELO GERALDE JR.
LABOURER
LABOURER
Long Bay Is seeking to employ a
Leeward Is seeking to employ a
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
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
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: 348-7095
CONTACT: 344-9852 / 242-0003
CONTACT: 342-7016
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
HOLSTON COURTNEY LOREN BOYCE
M & A RETAIL
BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 30620
HO2 CONSTRUCTION LTD. #101 Suite Court, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a
ONE PAINTER
MASON
FRANKLYN FORBES
Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: $8.00 Hourly
30627
Long Bay, Shore Club Is seeking to employ a
TECHNICIAN
30622
Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
PURCHASING CLERK
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $8.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 344-1597
CONTACT: 231-4681
CONTACT: 431-0917
CONTACT: 431-2971
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
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
IJ BAR RESTAURANT
IMPERIAL SECURITY SERVICES
ISLAND VIEW CONTRACTING
ISLAND VIEW CONTRACTING
J&C BEAUTY SALON
JEAN PIERRE LOUIS
KITCHEN HELPER
2 SECURITY OFFICERS
2 CARPENTERS
3 LABOURERS
NAIL TECHNICIAN
DOMESTIC WORKER
30685
Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 241-0576 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30623
JOCELYN JEAN LOUIS 14B Oyster Lane, The Bight Is seeking to employ a
30669
Water Loo Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
Secures premises, patrolling, and duties as directed. $7.50 hourly
2 LABOURERS
Duties as directed by the officer in charge. $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 231-1207 BELONGERS ONLY RENEWALS
30640
JULDINE LUXAMA Leeward Highway, Provo Is seeking to employ a
LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER
DOMESTIC WORKER
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 242-2846 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30651
• Applicant must be good with the elderly, honest and reliable. • Cleaning and assisting with sick mother and giving her medication when the time is due. • General housework. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 345-2712 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 30634
30673
Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
Follow blueprints. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. $8.00 Hourly
2 HANDYMEN
Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc. $7.50 Hourly
30337
Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
Cleaning the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. $6.25 Hourly
2 TRADESMEN
A skilled worker that can undertake any job as a helper by profession. $8.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 649-243-4580
CONTACT: 649-243-4580
BELONGERS ONLY
BELONGERS ONLY
30607
KIN KHAO RESTAURANT IBO Plaza, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
2 COOKS
• Setting up workstations. Preparing ingredients, cutting meat etc. • Must have 3 to 5 years’ experience in cooking Thai food. • To work 5-6 days a week. Salary: $600 weekly
CONTACT: 649-343-3661 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWALS 30638
30608
LESLIE RAYMOND BLACKBURN
Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems. Salary: $2,500.00 Monthly
CONTACT: 232-7659
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 30649
Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
CEL: 231-6858 OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY, HOLIDAYS. BELONGER CAN APPLY.
30645
Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 341-1021
CONTACT: 342-1199
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30688
LORISA LOUISE TAYLOR
30690
LUX RENT A CAR
Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
South Bank Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
LABOURER
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
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: 332-1444
CONTACT: 332-4468
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30660
Monitor and organize inventory.Marketing new products and merchandising products for sale Collaborate. Balance, cash, credit card etc. Wages: 8-10hr.
30667
1267 Market Place, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
GENERAL WORKER
Cleaning outside the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $6.25 Hourly CONTACT: 649-244-2327 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 30629
May 21-27, 2022 M&C CRAFTS & SOUVENIRS
Glass Shack, Paradise Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
CRAFTS SALES
To carry out all perform sales duties, craftwork. Serve customers, make craft items for sale. $6.50 Hourly
2 LABOURERS
To carry out all general janitorial cleaning and labour services. $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 347-7265 BELONGERS ONLY
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30445
MEDINCO GROUP LTD. Town Center Mall, Down Town Is seeking to employ a
CLEANER
Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 941-5050
Belongers are to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 30639
SANDY ROUSSEAUX Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
MAQUEITA CARTER
M&S CRAFT
#4 Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
CRAFTS SALES
DOMESTIC WORKER
To carry out all perform sales duties, craftwork and cleaning the surrounding business area. Serve customers, make craft items for sale and clean souvenir shop.
CONTACT: 242-8063
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 30624
MUNCHY WAYS CHICKEN
30626
SEAFOOD PLUS RESTAURANT
COOK
Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 343-2472
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
PAULA RUTH ST. JEAN
TASHAWN JAMES
REGCO CONSTRUCTION
SAMUEL E. HALL
30668
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: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 345-2931
BELONGERS ONLY APPLY WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 30678
SHARKBITE BAR AND GRILL
#10 Bridge Road, Turtle Cove Is seeking to employ a
KITCHEN LABOURER
30671
Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
BABYSITTER AND DOMESTIC WORKER To tend to children Clean up the house Assist with anything requested 6 days per week $8 per hour BELONGERS ONLY
30615
SMARLED DEVON STUBBS The Bight, Provo Is seeking to employ a
BABYSITTER
CONTACT: 232-5090/941-5090 OR ICKY8899@YAHOO.COM BELONGERS ONLY, RENEWAL
CONTACT: 241-2844
TINY’S RESTAURANT
TREVOR MISSICK
TRINITY CLEANING SERVICES
Five Cays, Provo Is seeking to employ a
FINISH MASON
Must be honest reliable and willing to work. Masonry on all jobs. Salary: $8.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 345-9073
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 30662
Minimum 10 years’ experience in the restaurant industry. Ability to work line, cook, and prep all types of food. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
30663
Moonies Plaza, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
CHEF
LABOURER
Setting up workstations. Preparing ingredients, chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 346-3053
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 30679
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 649-344-7789
OR SEAPLUS@GMAIL.COM Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 30637
TCI LION BEST CONSTRUCTION
Helping with the children, cleaning, feeding the child after school. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
CONTACT: 244-6853 30691
DOMESTIC WORKER
The Bight Is seeking to employ a
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. Salary: $7.50 Hourly
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
NANNY
Miracle Cl., Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 346-0169
MARIE REBECCA JULECIN
CONTACT: 332-0745
HOUSEKEEPER
BELONGERS ONLY
MARIE REBECA SERTUNE FEVRY
CONTACT: 241-4404 / 346-4928
DISHWASHER
Front Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
BABYSITTER
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
Up the hill Behind the office, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
CONTACT: 343-2261
Airport Road Is seeking to employ a
BARBER
#39 Lower Bight Is seeking to employ a
• Keeping the kitchen tidy at all times. • Washing dishes and pots and putting them away in respective places. • Dispose of garbage in kitchen after cleaning. Salary: $6.25 hourly
MARIE BEAUTY SALON
Applicant must be honest, reliable and good with children. Feeding, bathing and taking the children to school. Salary: $6.50 Hourly BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30692
Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
Venetian Road 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: $7.50 Hourly
Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 243-0088
CONTACT: 649-243-4580
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
2 DOMESTIC WORKERS Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. $6.25 Hourly
30609
30655
Kew, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a
MASON
Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. $9.00 Hourly
CARPENTER
Follow blueprints. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. $10.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 342-0255 BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 30681
SONY TRADING LTD. Across Tropical Office, South Dock Rd. Is seeking to employ a
FARMER
Cleaning, tractor driving, general handiwork, tending to livestock, ploughing, planting and harvesting crops. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 348-3080
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 30650
TAMISHA RIGBY Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
SALES PERSON Day to day sales of merchandise, inspection of products, catering to customer’s needs. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 243-8175 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30672
UFLY PARASAILING Walkin Marine, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a
3 CLEANERS
30350
30628
MECHANIC Fix Engine and Diesel engine boats. Salary: $10 hourly CONTACT: 341-2773
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 30633
DOMESTIC WORKER
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 431-5515
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 30654
WAGNER DEGUERRE Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
CARETAKER
Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Run errands, remind patients of medications. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 341-6536 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 30666
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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
May 21-27, 2022
JOB ADVERTISEMENT Wymara Resort and Villas is a contemporary luxury full-service boutique resort on Grace Bay Beach. We are looking for driven and energetic professionals with Five Star experience and who are committed to achieving excellence by ensuring Five Star standards and services are continuously delivered.
*FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER
Responsible for leading the food and beverage staff and oversees daily operations of the restaurant. Providing and maintaining exceptional customer service at all times by ensuring staff are trained in Food and Beverage Operations and exercise the skills, knowledgeable and techniques to meet FORBES Five-Star Standards. The Food & Beverage Manger is tasked with sales operation, upselling and capitalizing on curate family and children programs for pre-arrival and in-house guests to generate maximum revenue.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the Food and Beverage Department. • Monitor Sales outlet performance on a daily basis and takes required corrective action to ensure operations are in accordance with the company standards and objectives. • Creates new opportunities and maximizes existing ones to generate additional revenue streams. Manages the Food and beverage outlets as separate profit centers, assuming all responsibility for all revenue and expenses. Maximizes profitability by increasing turnover (revenue and covers). • Ensures that department’s operational budget is strictly adhered to and that all costs are strictly controlled. Recommends measures to control/ reduce costs. • Works closely with the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage in regard to inventory taking, cost control, loading, ordering and storing. Ensures that all counted after each cruise and investigate discrepancies. • Plan, direct, organize and control departmental activities for families and children’s surrounding our Food and Beverage concepts. • Develops and coordinates resort recreational activities including, group beach activities when needed, children’s clubs and activities, individual/ games organized and maintain rainy day activities, special functions, seasonal programs and special events. • Ensure quality, safety and guest/member satisfaction in the operation of such programs. • Arrange and break down activities/events to ensure minimum impact to guests and environment. • Advise Chief Engineer of any upcoming events, maintenance requirements or damaged property. • Ability to recruit new staff, managing the department. Create, train and maintain a team which is highly adaptive and versatile. • Build and maintain a strong and collaborative working relationship with all departments for upselling opportunities, Forbes training standards, marketing and advertising the department.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
• 4-6 years managerial experience with staff of 50 or more, with a focus on restaurant operations in 4/5-star hotels, restaurants or high-volume service facilities. • Excellent problem solving and proficient in computer software including Microsoft word and Excel. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and non-verbally with others. • Excellent organizational skills and the ability manage multiple projects and implement effective solutions while meeting deadlines. • Excellent communication, coaching and leadership skills for dealing with diverse duties and staff. • Must be CPR Certified. • Background in childcare or teaching is a plus. • Must be proficient in Knowcross, Symphony/ Micros, Open Table, Avero, BBOT • Must have the stamina to work long hours due to Operation’s needs.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including days/weekends/holidays. • Possess knowledgeable of daily food and beverage operations to schedule staff according to hotel occupancy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• To ensure all safety procedures are adhered to, and follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operation • Keep all equipment’s and furnishing in 1st class condition. • Conducts pre-shifts meeting with all team members to distribute information and ensure Wymara appearance standards is adhere to. • Creates, maintains and distributes weekly schedules for team members • Conducts monthly inventories for the department • Budget preparation and cost analysis and payroll • Enforcing the correct standards for food and safety regulations of the restaurant. • Responsible for interviewing and hiring new team members training them for their role • Oversee the preparation of food and drinks, and ensure the restaurant standards are being kept Base Range: $30k - $36k per year
*HVAC Technician
- Must be able to troubleshoot and repair different HVAC systems and maintaining and repairing ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment. Identifying maintenance risks on equipment. Must be HVAC certified. Must be able to work with hand and power tools. Work on ladders and lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Must be able to work independently and have troubleshooting skills. To provide the guests and associates with a secure and comfortable environment by maintaining and ensuring that all mechanical systems are operating in accordance with the Wymara standards. Work in a safe and responsible manner to avoid accidents. Daily monitoring check operations of heat pumps, circulating pumps, check reading temperature. Repair and installation of aircon split type, ceiling type aircon and inverter type unit. Compensation: $20k - $25k Per Annum.
*POOL AND BEACH/BAR MANAGER:
To be responsible for all aspects of the Pool & Beach services, which includes the Pool & Beach Attendants, equipment, inventories, supplies, setup/tear down and maintenance. Assists guests and enhance their enjoyment of the pool and beach to include rotation of guests’ amenities, handling complaints and promotion of the hotel experience. Experience and Qualifications: The ability to train staff and ensure luxury customer service to all guest. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Detail oriented and high-quality standards for production and service. Good team player and ability to effectively manage staff to maintain a high level of morale and productivity. Holds and master program in business administration and post graduate diploma in management
RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for posting billing to guest accounts for applicable rentals. Ensure all pool and beach furniture is neatly arranged and cleaned. Ensure team is stocked with necessary supplies to perform duties. Maintain island pod/beach bed reservations. Respond professionally to all guest requests, comments and concerns in a timely manner and report issues to Director of Guest services.
• • • • •
May 21-27, 2022
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JOB ADVERTISEMENT • Monitor and evaluate team member performance. • Ensure prompt and courteous service to guests, and to ensure that all guest experiences are distinctively supreme • Assist guests courteously and efficiently according to Wymara and Forbes standards. • Schedule staff according to hotel occupancy forecast and planned events. • To be aware with the budget and financial targets, and responsible for all assets specifically but not limited to P&B. • Conduct daily shift line up meetings, which includes inspection of uniforms and Wymara standard. • Complete weekly time sheets for payroll and submit on time bi-weekly. Salary range: 30K – 40K per annum
*BUTLER EXPERIENCE MANAGER
The Butler Experience Manager oversees all aspects of the guest’s experience to ensure flawless uncompromised and personalized luxury service. Maintain outstanding relationships with Owners and leader’s ani incoming guests. Be fully versed on Forbes Five-Star Service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: • Oversee and manage the daily operations of the guest experience. • Reviews VIP reservations and ensures proper handling of VIPs and groups administers amenity orders and resumes for incoming guests. • Meet guests upon arrival and provide private check in experience. • Anticipate guests’ needs by learning their preferences, allergies, dislikes, etc. • Computes and creates daily VIP arrival manifests to include arrival, departure information, room assignments, and guest preferences and distributes to all department heads through the daily meeting. • Be responsive to guest’s requests by communicating their needs to appropriate departments in a prompt and courteous manner. • Protect confidential data and restrict communications of same only to authorized persons. Perform other duties as directed by the General Manager or any other authorized Executive. • Monitors training employee progresses to ensure Wymara standards are implemented
and followed. • leads and conducts regular inspections of guest areas including occupied and nonoccupied rooms and works with other operating departments • Have a thorough understanding of all spirits and specialty foods in stock • Assess and restock wine and spirit collections as necessary • Coaching of staff for optimum service performance. • Ensure billing, reservations, excursions, and dining experiences are maintained.
SKILLS: • Develop and motivate team members through training and development. • Display critical thinking and analytical skills. • High level of enthusiasm and motivation. • Implement sustainable operations using green initiatives. • Ability to work flexible schedule including days/ weekends/holidays. • Demonstrated ability to balance coaching/ mentoring with disciplining. • Strong organizational/planning and computer skills. • Retail management/sales experience is a plus. • Cultivate workplace relationships and diversity • Cultural and luxury standard awareness • Knowledge and understanding of Butler services and products. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: • Degree in Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Hotel Management, Business Administration or equivalent • Minimum four years’ work experience in a similar position • Must be Guild Certified • Knowledge about wines, cookery, and dining protocols • Proficiency in planning, purchasing, and maintaining supplies and inventories. • Impeccable organizational and planning skills. • The ability to delegate activities and manage others. • Attention to detail and the ability to multitask. • Outstanding client-relations skills and professionalism. • Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft suite of programs • Proficient in Opera Property Management Systems Salto Key system Knowcross, Symphony/ Micros, Open Table. • Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to speak, read and write fluently in English. Additionally, more than one European language is a desired. Base Range: $35k - $40k per year
Interested applicants can contact our Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm on (649)941-7555. E- Mail cover letter outlining your interest and supporting experience in a particular position along with your Resume or C.V. to Hr@wymararesortandvillas.com
CAICOS VARIETY STORE
CANDLE THOMAS
STORE HELPER / CLEANER
CARETAKER
Five Cays, Walkin Plaza, Unit #15 Is seeking to employ a
Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary:7.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 331-4416 BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30697
Leeward Palms Is seeking to employ a
Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Run errands, remind patients of medications. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 241-1777 BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 30707
CAREL’S CAR RENTAL
D’BOY BARBER SHOP
HANDYMAN
COSMETOLOGIST
Old Airport Road, Close Police Station Is seeking to employ a
Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc. Salary: $8.00 Hourly CONTACT: 649-344-9863 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30710
#10 Morris Plaza, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a
Shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. Hair removal, nail and skin care services. $6.25 Hourly
4 BARBERS
Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Renewal. $7.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 649-244-5780 / 649-245-1985 BELONGERS ONLY
30715
ER CONSTRUCTION LTD
EXAMPLE OF CHRIST CHURCH
2 DOMESTIC WORKERS
ASSISTANT PASTOR
#11 Mark Close, Cooper Jack Is seeking to employ a
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. $6.25 Hourly
ROOFER
(Standing Seam Metal) Building roofs, installing standing seam metal and other materials. $10.00 Hourly CONTACT: 649-231-1199 BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 30713
FABULOUS STYLE BARBER SHOP & SALON
South Dock Rd. Is seeking to employ a
Preaching to church and attending bible studies. Salary: $1,200.00 Hourly CONTACT: 346-4624 / 252-5459 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30704
FRITZ ERALD PIERRE LOUIS
Walkin Plaza, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
Five Cays, Residence #21 Is seeking to employ a
BARBER
GENERAL WORKER
Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Salary: $7.50 Hourly
Cleaning outside the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 331-4416
CONTACT: 649-348-9153
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30696
30719
40 CLASSIFIEDS WISLY ST. PHAR
YOULEBERT PEDRO
DOMESTIC WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER
Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
ISLAND DRILLING LTD.
ISLAND DRILLING LTD.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
(2) MECHANICS
The Bight Is seeking to employ a
186 South Dock Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 342-3028
CONTACT: 342-1204
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30659
Starting salary: $12.00/hr Duties include coordinating and supervising grading and paving crews to perform the construction tasks and activities.
CONTACT: 1-649-345-6035
CONTACT: 1-649-244-4007 EMAIL: ISLANDDRILLINGLTD@GMAIL.COM
EMAIL: JADAVALASSE.IDL@GMAIL.COM THIS IS A NEW POSITION
30689
1 PAINT ARTIST
CARPENTERS,WELDERS,MASONS,PLUMBERS,TILE LAYERS,LABOURERS,FABRIC,PAINTERS,STEELMAN, STONES FABRICATORS, CLEANERS, TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCE WORKER Must be able to read and understand building drawings; layout and erect brick wall, concrete columns, beams, support concrete staircases; concrete floor rending, layout and build driveways, deck floors, swimming pool, cistern, competent with masonry tool and working knowledge of imperial and metric measurement. Perform maintenance and minor repairs (replacing broken switches, fixing doors handles, minor leaks, cut and polish rocks, install, measure, cut and shape. SALARIES STARTED @$8-$13 PER HR. WORK 5-6 DAYS A WEEK. QUALIFIED BELONGER CANDIDATES SHOULD SEND THEIR APPLICATION. EMAIL: SHA.GROUP.CO@GMAIL.COM
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30717
CONTACT: 348-5170
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
ANTOINE MICHEL Sand Bay, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
BOAT MECHANIC
30644
30641
Wilson Circle, Blue Hills, Acting on behalf of
TAILOR
MAGIC UPHOLSTERY SHOP $10.00 Hourly Fit garments to determine required alterations, Sew garments, measure clothing.
LABOURER
ANOUSBING VALMY $10.00 Hourly Cleaning the property.
2 LABOURERS
C&S CONSTRUCTION $10.00 Hourly Cleaning the property.
BABYSITTER
TYRONE ROBINSON $10.00 Hourly Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc.
CASHIER
ALEX PRINCE $10.00 Hourly Greets customers, receive payment, Issue receipts, and change due to customers.
CONTACT: 649-331-2251
STEEL MAN
OBED CONSTRUCTION $10.00 Hourly Build and install steel girders, columns to form structures.
GREEN HOUSEMAN
REGINALD JOLLY $10.00 Hourly Removing soiled bedclothes and remaking the bed with clean ones, vacuuming, mopping, sanitizing the bathroom and replacing toiletries and towels.
BELONGERS ONLY
30675
BAUTISTA CONSTRUCTION
BLUE FASHION AND MORE
C&S PROFESSIONAL
C&S PROFESSIONAL
Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
Acting on Behalf of
Acting on Behalf of
CONSTRUCTION HELPER
STORE CLERK
Back Road, Blue Hills
Robinson St. #27, Five Cays
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. $6.50 hourly
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. $6.50 hourly
Courtyard Plaza, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
Examine, maintain and fix all kinds of bots. Test and repair boat engines, hulls, propellers, rigging, masts, sails and navigational equipment Salary: $11.00 Hourly
Duties include off loading and storing material, cleaning site, tool and any other task given by employer etc. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 341-3727
CONTACT: 649-346-3212
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 30718
BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 30702
T&C SECRETARIAL SERVICES
#03 SHRUB CL, BLUE HILLS. Cell: 231-6858 looking for:
CONTACT: 649-246-4494
LABOURER
Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, sweeping, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. Stocking and packing items. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 331-6763
SHA CONSTRUCTION, MAID TO CLEAN, NEWTECH CONSTRUCTION, SIESTA
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
The Bight, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 10TH 2022
30636
30630
A AND J GROCERIES & SUPPLIES
COOK
CONTACT: 347-3451
DOMESTIC WORKER
TC ISLANDERS SHOULD SEND A COPY OF THEIR APPLICATIONS TO THE IMMIGRATION BOARD. WORK PERMIT RENEWAL
30631
• Must have 5 years experience on the line with Italian Cuisine. • Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays. • Must be available 6 nights a week. • Must speak, read and write English. • Must work well with others and work well under pressure. • Must have a clean police record.
2 HELPERS
ALMONTE’S
TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK. SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE.
P.O.Box 543, #6 Grace Bay Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store. $6.50 Hourly
#2 Kishco Plaza, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
(2) CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN
GTC LIMITED / BELLA LUNA
Develops, sketches, and/or prints creative ideas for a variety of mediums. $6.50 Hourly
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
Starting salary: $10.00/hr Duties include routine maintenance of the company’s fleet of vehicles.
Duties include liaising with vendors to reconcile and billing discrepancies, preparing invoices and following up on outstanding payments. Assisting with the day-to-day operations of the office. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license
Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a
1 MAID
Industrial Drive, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK STARTING SALARY $500 PER WEEK
L&M CRAFT MARKET
Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. $6.50 Hourly
May 21-27, 2022
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 30712
Selling products and providing customer service. Greet customers and guide them in finding products they want to buy. Maintain the outlook of a store by cleaning and restocking shelves. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 649-342-0726 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY RENEWAL 30708
ALCES DOR
LAVARDO OUTTEV
DOMESTIC WORKER
CONTACT: 242-4551 BELONGERS ONLY
30695
DOMESTIC WORKER
CONTACT: 245-4360 / 246-7760 BELONGERS ONLY
30694
May 21-27, 2022
CLASSIFIEDS 41
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A&B CONTRACTING SERVICES 21 Church Ave., Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
AGNIESZKA BARNETT 24 Chandler Dr. Is seeking to employ a
HANDYMAN
DOMESTIC WORKER
Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc. Salary: $8.50 Hourly
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 343-4420
CONTACT: 345-4689
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board Work Permit Renewal 30680
BENSON EDWARD RIGBY 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: $400.00 Weekly
CONTACT: 341-8585 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30657
CALVIN BEEN
CONTACT: 346-6278 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30686
CRYSTAL BLUE VEHICLE RENTALS #23 Horseshoe Lane, Off Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
MECHANIC HELPER
Inspecting and testing vehicles, engine tuneups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 231-3452
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 30625
NEXT GEN BUILDERS Grace Bay, Providenciales CARPENTER-$10.00p/h Follow blueprints. Install structures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.
BLS MULTISERVICES AGENCY
BLS MULTISERVICES AGENCY
BLS MULTISERVICES AGENCY Kew Town DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house, laundry and other housework. Salary: $6.50 hourly Contact: 345-5113
NOBLE SECURITY Kew Town SECURITY OFFICER $7.00 Hourly Secures premises by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment. Renewal Contact: 345-5113
30677
Acting on behalf of
RENEWAL
30665
Acting on behalf of
MERCILIA J. LIGHTBOURNE Blue Hills DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house, laundry and other housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly
NEW STYLE BEAUTY SALON & BOUTIQUE Kew Town COSMETOLOGIST $8.00 Hourly Shampooing, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp.
CONTACT: 348-0539
CONTACT: 331-8154
BELONGERS ONLY
30621
CUSTOMER SERVICE ATTENDANT
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
HYNETTA FORBES 2 Mara, Providenciales 3 DOMESTIC WORKERS-$6.75p/h Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.
CONTACT: 346-6466
Five Cays Rd. Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Acting on behalf of
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
CAR’S REPAIRS
Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
ALL SERVICES TCI
Greets customers, receive payment, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Handle all incoming customer queries and questions. $8.00 Hourly
MECHANIC MANAGER
Inspecting and testing vehicles, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. $15.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 347-6406 BELONGERS ONLY
30656
D&S WAVE DANCERS
BELONGERS ONLY
30674
C.H. VARIETY STORE South Dock Rd. Is seeking to employ a
MAINTENANCE Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc. Salary: $500.00 Bi-Weekly CONTACT: 345-2165 / 342-1919
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30684
D’DIVA SALON
Rigby Hill, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
Old Airport Road, Down Town Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
NAIL TECHNICIAN
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
Nail and hand services to customers, such as basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 244-0550
CONTACT: 345-8242
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30652
BELONGERS ONLY APPLY RENEWAL 30658
ALLAN’S TRUCKING SERVICES
ALLISON CAPRON
MECHANIC
LIVE-IN BABYSITTER
GRANTS PLAZA, DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a
Inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. $12.50 hourly
CONTACT: 242-0508 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30676
BENSON EDWARD RIGBY 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: $400.00 Weekly
20 Sun Burst Road, Richmond Hill Is seeking to employ a
Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 241-6698
BELONGERS ONLY APPLY WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 30632
BREANNA JOHNSON Wheeland, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
BABYSITTER / CARETAKER Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 341-8585
CONTACT: 241-2112
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
CHEAP CAR RENTAL
CLUB 2005 AVIATION ROAD PROVIDENCIALES BARTENDER Serving Mix Drinks, New
CAR WASHER
MAPLE LEAF CONSTRUCTION (5) LABOURERS Working on Construction Sites, New
30657
Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
Wash inside and outside of vehicles. Salary: $6.50 Hourly CONTACT: 331-8154
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 30661
DESIGN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION 204 Grace Bay Road Is seeking to employ a
PLUMBER
Installs pipes and fixtures, installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc. Salary: $10.00 Hourly CONTACT: 231-7139
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 30653
ANTOINE MICHEL 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: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 341-3727 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30682
BUMBLE BEE DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
GOVERNERS
CARING FOR A SCHOOL AGE CHILD DUTIES ALSO INCLUDE PREPARING AND GIVING MEALS, BATHING AND DRESSING CHILDREN. EMAIL: APPLICATIONS businessmanagement@ hotmail.com $6.25-$9.00 Hourly
CONTACT 649-242-8503
BELONGERS CAN APPLY TO LABOUR DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCIALES
30683
MONISHEKA FORBES BLUE HILLS, PROVIDENCIALES DOMESTIC WORKER Cooking, Cleaning Caring for Children, New EMAIL APPLICATIONS BUSINESSMANAGEMENT@HOTMAIL.COM
CONTACT: 331-8154
BELONGERS CAN APPLY TO LABOUR DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCIALES
30582
COOL CASH PAWN SHOP Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
SALES PERSON
30583
CONSTANT SAINTILIEN Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 241-8006 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30687
ERNST LAVILETTE Tom Lightbourne, Millennium Heights, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Must be Knowledgeable in operating hand power tools. Must be able to lift and move a minimum of 25 pounds on a regular basis Basic Salary: $7.00 per hour
To assist in all basic cleaning, preparing and cooking meals. To assist in laundry and ironing. Basic Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: (649) 344-4087
CONTACT: (649) 232-2619
BELONGERS ONLY
BELONGERS ONLY
30616
30647
42 CLASSIFIEDS
BUTTERFIELD GOLD GROUP OF COMPANIES CORAL QUARRY
ONE (1) LABOURER
Offloading the cement boat and must be Physical, able-bodied individuals capable of lifting heavy loads, cleaning pump trucks any other duties pertaining to the Plant. Wages from $8.00 per hour Submit applications to by June 07, 2022 to: Location: South Dock Road Labour Commissioner Butterfield Gold Ltd., Employment services Human Resource Department Sammy Been Building Town Center Mall, Providenciales Airport Road, Providenciales Tel: 649-946-4211
RICHARD HARVEY Whitby, North Caicos Rate: $6.50 hr Description: Washing dishes, running errands and any jobs given by employer
BUTLER FIRST TIME
ESPRESSO MAKER
REQUIREMENTS: Prospective applicants including • Minimum 2 years’ experience; Islanders can bring all applications • Willing to work irregular, long and late hours; with two letters of recommendation • Knowledge and experience in food preparation and citing relevant experience in the creating drinks with Espresso Machine same industry to Services by EA • Must Speak English Fluently. located at 65 Beechwood Rd, Grace • Efficient worker willing to clean and clear tables Bay Village, Providenciales or • Engaging and outgoing personality who enjoys e-mail to yvonne@eagrouptci.com. working with the public; Successful applicants will be notified • Starting Salary is $6.25 per hour plus share-in by phone for interview. service charges
30407
A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION.
Wheeland, Blue Hills, Is seeking to employ
Inspecting vehicles for mechanical issues relating to safe operation, and basic repair work. $6.25 hourly
STOCKING CLERK
Keeping track of inventor. $6.25 hourly BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 30579
ONE STOP CONSTRUCTION
HOUSEKEEPING
Sweeping, mopping, clean bathrooms, kitchen, living room, laundry, and other housework. Must be willing to work six days a week. $6.50 Hourly
HOUSEMAN
Cleaning outside the property, pick up yard waste, collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. $6.50 Hourly BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION
Waterloo Plaza, Grand Turk, Is seeking to employ a
ROOFING/GUTTER INSTALLER
KITCHEN HELPER
Should be able to operate an Englert SSR machine and perform all duties related to post. Has to be comfortable working on high rise buildings, provide cut sheet and roof measurements. May be required to work six days a week. Salary commensurate with experience and resumes should be dropped at our office, 6A Town Plaza, Industrial Dr. or Labor Board.
CONTACT: 243-1019
30462
Checking pool/fixing pool cracks. Work permit renewal. $10.00 Hourly
PLUMBER
Installs pipes and fixtures, installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc. $10.00 Hourly BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
LJ CONTRACTING SERVICES / GOOD QUALITY STORE (331-8546)
• Assists with food preparation, cooking, meal service. • Removes all garbage from kitchen. • Maintains kitchen, floor, tables in a clean & sanitized condition at all times. • Minimum three years experience. Salary rate is $6.25 per hour CONTACT: 649-946-1278 POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. BELONGERS SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30565
POOL MECHANIC
CONTACT: 649-331-9854
BERRY'S CAFE LTD.
Is seeking to employ
THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.
#101 Grace Bay Court, Grace Bay, Is seeking to employ
CONTACT: 244-2527
CONTACT: 332-4839
30444
OVANDO CONSTRUCTION LTD.
SPARKI SPARKLING HOUSE KEEPING
TRUCK MECHANIC
30542
Is seeking to employ a
DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING, EXPERIENCE OF QUICKBOOKS AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT BENEFICIAL DUTIES: • Preparation of bank deposits and • Preparation and maintenance of bank payments primary accounting records and key • Development and maintenance of reconciliations orderly financial filing systems • Preparation of payroll records • Compilation and provision of financial and related national insurance reporting and national health insurance Salary range: $25,000 - $30,000 per submissions annum TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS HOLDERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY APPLICATIONS CAN BE SENT TO CONTACT@TC.GT.COM PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS NO LATER THAN JUNE 15, 2022
ARNOLD GARDINER Major Hill, North Caicos Rates: $7.50 per hour Description: Moving heavy loads, Blocks and any jobs given by employer
LEMON 2 GO
Skills Required:
MASON
1 TRUCK DRIVER FIRST TIME
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
30509
ONE (1): BOOKKEEPER
Blue Hills, Bld.#24, Is seeking to employ
BIG JOSH COUNTRY CLUB Whitby, North Caicos Rates: $6.50 per hour Description: Clean Restaurant, washing dishes and any jobs given by employer
CLOVERLEAF AGENCY Whitby, North Caicos Rate: $1,200.00 monthly Description: Assist with planning events and parties
ONLY BELONGER APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE FROM BUTTERFIELD GOLD HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT. ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED.
T&P CONSTRUCTION
BAR MAID FIRST TIME
DOMESTIC WORK
All positions are held by work permit holders
Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. $6.25 hourly
May 21-27, 2022
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
30497
Walter Cox Road, KewTown#5, Providenciales CLEANER, HELPER $6.25 PER HOUR Load & unloading materials, , clean store, bathrooms etc
30553
HOWARD GARDINER (231-1803)
Paradise Road #25, Cooper Jack Drive, Providenciales LABOURER $6.25 clean apartment yard, houses etc.
PROVO STORAGE LTD (231-1612 / 231-1824) Industrial Park, Cooper Jack Road, Providenciales MAINTENANCE WORKER $400.00 weekly Work 6 days a week. Maintaining grounds of facilities etc.
POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. BELONGERS MAY APPLY WITH LABOUR DEPARTMENT
30612
May 21-27, 2022
CLASSIFIEDS 43
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
PROVO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
TITAN INTERPRETATION SERVICES On behalf of Coastal Kitchens
19 Bible Street, Blue Hills Rd. Invites applicants for the following:
ELEMENTARY TRAINED TEACHERS AND PRINCIPAL
Teacher applicants must: • Be a committed born again Christian preferable of Baptist faith. • Must be trained with a valid teacher’s certification or diploma in education. • Teachers needed for kindergarten to grade 6. Compensation: Base on qualification and experience $1,350.00-$2,000.00 monthly
GERALD ANGRAND
CHEF
JANITOR/ CLEANER
To provide janitorial services at the school 5 days per week at $8.00 Hourly THESE POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY BEING HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD PLEASE SUBMIT ALL APPLICATIONS TO: INFO@PROVOCHRISTIANSCHOOL.COM PHONE: 941-5775 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS JUNE 10TH, 2022
For a start up business in Salt Cay. Experience in Marcobiotic cooking essential, preparation of Vegetarian and Vegan dishes, Italian, French, Asian cuisine desirable. Foreign languages desirable. Willing to travel around the TCI. Salary $15 per hr.
CONTACT: 247-1108 30562
Belongers need apply only.
Long Bay, Shore Club Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 347-5225 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30709
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
WATERLOO PLAZA COMPLEX, GRAND TURK, TCI is looking for
DRIVER
Ensure equipment is properly stored, fueled, cleaned and ready to operate. May operate forklift, hand truck or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods Salary Range: $18K - $24K per annum
WINDWARD CONSTRUCTION LTD Is seeking to employ
SENIOR MARINA PROJECT MANAGER • • • •
THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION ARE: Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience Relevant Experience in Coastal, Civil, Marine or Ocean Engineering works Min. 20 years’ experience in maritime/ heavy civil engineering or related fields Have excellent understanding of site related services
CONTACT: TEL: 649-946-1278 / 1275 FAX:649-946-1101 / EMAIL: INFO@OLYMPIC.TC POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. BELONGERS SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD
SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE: • Project management skills in client facing preparing design drawings role. • Have good understanding of ports and • Lead the delivery of project, or packages harbors working requirements within the project • Familiar with relevant codes of practice • Technical Maritime/Civil/Coastal engineering • Good knowledge of planning for marine knowledge works during design and on-site stages • Design experience of breakwaters, beaches, rock groynes, dredging and reclamation and Professional references from the industry other maritime structures. required • Performing engineering calculations, Salary Commensurate with Experience RESUMES TO BE SUBMITTED TO: WINDWARD CONSTRUCTION LTD, GRACEWAY HOUSE, GRACEWAY PLAZA, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
30566
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
ELITE GAMING JOB FAIR
TDMG CONCORDIA LTD Grace bay, Providenciales, T.C.I
TIME 10AM-2:00PM TUES. MAY 31ST / WED. JUNE 1ST TUES. JUNE 7TH/ WED. JUNE 8TH
PAINTERS, MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS, CARPENTERS 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.
TEL: 941-3445
30494
30643
Our company is seeking BELONGERS ONLY to apply to our different departments where they could see themselves working. Applicants must have some knowledge in the gaming field.
PLEASE BRING DOWN YOUR CV’S OR RESUMES
• BARMAID/BARTENDERS’ salary $7.00 -$8.00 must be available week, weekends and holidays. • CASHIERS’ salary $8.50 -$10:00 flexible shifts and hours which includes working holidays and weekends. • ROUTE ATTENDANT/FLOOR ATTENDANT salary $10.00 shifts and hour which include holidays and weekends. • SURVEILLANCE OFFICER. Salary $10.00 Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience and references. • KITCHEN STAFF HELPERS $8.00 POTTS OF GOLD PARLOR, 1 OLD AIRPORT ROAD OR EMAIL US AT ELITETCI@GMAIL.COM CONTACT# 649-332-8985
30670
44 CLASSIFIEDS ROSTAND MALCOLM SNR.
ROSE DANIEL LEMARGE
Hospital Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
BABYSITTER
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
Applicant must be very good at taking care of children, honest and reliable. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 1-649-245-3172
CONTACT: 345-2161
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
PROVO DRY GOODS STORE
PROSPER CONTRACTION
30467
Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
CONSTRUCTION HELPER
30466
621 Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
PLUMBER
Duties include off loading and storing material, cleaning site, tool and any other task given by employer etc. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
Installs pipes and fixtures, installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc. Salary: $8.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 341-5567
CONTACT: 343-9642
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 30514
PATIENCE HAIR BOUTIQUE Travelers Stay, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 30461
P&D EMPLOYMENT Acting on behalf of
STORE 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: 244-3964
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 30611
MIRIAME METELUS Blue Hills, Bld. #585 Apt#2 Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
POSH CONSTUCTION Five Cays
MAINTENANCE WORKER
RITHA GIBSON JOSEPH
REELZ PLUMBING Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
31B Loney’s Place, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a
QUICK STEP SHOE REPAIR
QUALITY CAR RENTAL
CARETAKER
PLUMBER
STORE CLERK
AUTO MECHANIC
Five Cays, Provo Is seeking to employ a
Applicant must be very good at caring for the sick. Bathing, washing, cleaning and giving medication. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
Installs pipes and fixtures, installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc. Salary: $8.00 Hourly
Selling items to customers and keeping inventory. To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 348-2427
CONTACT: 241-3247
CONTACT: 231-6318
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 30472
PLUVIOSE BEAUTY SALON Hospital Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
HAIR DRESSER Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, provide hair treatments, deep conditioning, permanents, coloring, and weaving. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 345-3377 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30464
Blue Hills, Tampa Road Is seeking to employ a
MAINTENANCE
CONTACT: 342-0224
CONTACT: 347-1511
BELONGERS ONLY APPLY RENEWAL
30555
Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tuneups, oil changes, tire rotation etc. Salary: $12.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 946-4510
BELONGERS ONLY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 30487
PATRICIA DUFF
Thompson Cove, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $7 hourly
Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc. $7.50 Hourly
#41 Princess Drive Is seeking to employ a
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30573
NATURES VISIONS LTD
#8 Ketch Court, Discovery Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
For yard chores, minor maintenance. To wash vehicles. To feed/clean chickens and dogs. Salary $7.5 hour CONTACT: 244-6838 Belongers are asked to send their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 00000
NATURES VISIONS LTD
#8 Ketch Court, Discovery Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
GARDENER
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly
• Must work weekends • Applicate will be digging holes, jackhammering. Planting and caring for shrubs and trees. • Jobs are outside • Driving license, a must. Salary: $7.00 hourly
• Must work weekends • Applicate will be digging holes, jackhammering. Planting and caring for shrubs and trees. • Jobs are outside • Driving license, a must. Salary: $7.00 hourly
CONTACT: 331-9854
CONTACT: 345-9800
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
CONTACT: 232-2272
CONTACT: 232-2272
BELONGERS ONLY APPLY RENEWAL
BELONGERS ONLY RENEWAL
MARIE DELCAME JOSEPH FORBES
MARIE CHRISTIANE JEAN LOUIS
LABOURER
DOMESTIC WORKER
30469
Back Road, Millennium Highway Is seeking to employ a
Dusting, Mopping, Detailed cleanings Deep Cleaning with Chemicals and other task assigned by Owner/ Manager. Wage $7.5 hourly
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $400.00 Weekly
CONTACT: 347-8803
CALL: 649-243-2851
CONTACT: 241-7902
30580
Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. $6.50 Hourly
DOMESTIC WORKER
MIAMI VARIETY STORE
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 30540
JANITOR
PAINTER
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
CLEANER
CLEANER
Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
South Caicos Is seeking to employ a
CONTACT: 649-345-8631
Alice and Alice Plaza, Airport Road Providenciales, TC Is seeking to employ a
PATRIX PONCIUS CHARLES
NORMAN SAUNDERS
Fix and maintain buildings. Tasks include repairs and small construction, dry wall, plumbing, masonry, carpentry and painting. Salary: $8.00 Hourly
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD VACANT POSITION 30592
PERFECT POLISH CLEANING SERVICES
Chalk Sound, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: $9.00 Hourly
30488
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 30420
OVANDO CONSTRUCTION
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 hourly BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
May 21-27, 2022
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30489
30576
The Bight, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 347-5386
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 30516
30558
30557
MAJARITA RODRIGUEZ GANGASING
LUANDRA CLARKESIMMONS
DOMESTIC WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER
Long Bay, Bird Rock #16 Is seeking to employ a
South Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 649-244-0136
CONTACT: 244-2510
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30551
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30590
May 21-27, 2022
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WARD’S CONSULTANCY
SALT CAY DIVERS
ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT
is seeking a qualified candidate for the below position. This person will reside in Salt Cay.
DIVE SHOP CONCIERGE This position is responsible for the professional and efficient interreacting and hosting of dive shop guests, communicating and messaging, as well as a variety of clerical duties that support the operation
• Take photos for posting on social media • coordinate with Captain and Dive Master to ensure guests comfort.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• College Level Education or Equivalent Work Experience • Diving Experience is a plus/Open Water Certification prefer • Fluent in English (additional language is a plus) • Excellent communication skills both written and oral • Front Desk Customer interface (min. 3 years) • Experience using Excel spread sheets, word and reservation/ scheduling systems (3 years min. • Experience with PayPal and other forms of online payment
Include, but no limited too: • Schedule Guests – update daily schedule for dive masters • Answer all inquiries via – email, Facebook, and WhatsApp • Keep track of all guest billing • Collect payments for watersports • Explain schedule and procedures for all water sports • Welcome guests at airport • Help organize transportation to all activities • Give island overview orientation • Help make meal reservations for guests • Update all spread sheets for schedule, billing and guest special requests
shape hair.
LABOURER
EXPRESS MAINTENANCE SERVICES
$6.25 p/h Cleaning outside the property with sweeper.
SWANN CUTS HAIR STUDIO
A102 Graceway Plaza, IGA Leeward Hwy 345-7347
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE/BE:
COSMETOLOGIST -$6.25 p/h Cut, trim and
Leeward highway, Contact 231-4794
CARPENTER
$8.00 p/h Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding.
CECILIA’S CLEANING SERVICES
Bible Street, BLUE HILLS,
DOMESTIC WORKER
-$6.25p/h tel:649-345-6999 Managing the general housekeeping.
RIPPLES LTD
14 Caribbean paradise inn, Grace Bay Contact 946-5186
LABOURER
$7.00 P/H Clean grease traps daily, minor repair
Belonger are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the labour board. Renewal.
30541
JEM HOSPITALITY LTD JEM Hospitality/East Bay Resort-South Caicos have the following positions available:
CHEF
SALARY RANGE :
$18,000 - 22,000
Send application via Email: info@saltcaydivers.com
Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must also submit copies of their application to the TCI Labor Board.
LOFTEN A. MORLEY
South dock rd. Tel: 246-5644
30506
THE LOREN AT TURTLE COVE
Chef required for culinary experience at hotel restaurants and bar in South Caicos. Primary functions include oversight kitchen team to ensure a premium culinary experience is delivered to meet and exceed guest expectations. The Chef must lead training and development of team members as well as coordinate departmental scheduling. Ability to manage food inventory based uponforecasted guest counts whilst managing to food cost goals. With guest and patron safety being the Company’s most important goal, impeccable cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen is critical.Must be experienced in menu development inclusive of pricing/costing of menu items, seasonal variations and the inclusion of vegetarian, vegan and other specialty dietary items. The ideal candidate will have a strong, international culinary background in 4-5 star hotels/resorts and is capable of working unsupervised and taking full ownership of the Restaurant experience. The candidate will also be capable of supervising and liaising effectively with other members of the hospitality team. A strong business sense, impeccable eye for quality and cleanliness, hospitality background, exemplary leadership skills and experience in overseas ordering to a remote island are requirements of the position. Must be competent in Microsoft Office, Property Management Software, Blue Bison, TCP, POS Systems and possess a valid Driver’s License.
The Loren Hotel at Turtle Cove has an immediate opening for the position of
LANDSCAPING MANAGER We are seeking the services of a skilled and knowledgeable manager to oversee the landscape design, plant selection, installation and maintenance on a development site. To apply for this role applicants must possess the following: More than 15 years’ experience in the landscape and horticulture industry, covering all aspects including but not limited to: • Team management experience including site health and safety knowledge. • Experience in both practical and managerial landscape installation and maintenance • Landscape development including project scheduling, customer liaison, staff supervision, sequencing. • A good working knowledge of plant selection and installation design requirements that includes a good insight of architectural design plans. • Extensive knowledge in the identification and treatment of pests, diseases, and nutritional deficiencies. • Must have excellent communication skills, be trustworthy, have a strong work ethic while being self-motivated to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget.
Salary Range – $50,000-$75,000depending on experience.
LANDSCAPE ATTENDANT/LABOURER Hardworking team oriented Landscaper/Labourer required for South Caicos hotel property. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Pruning, trimming, planting, and maintenance of all floral and fauna. Regular palm tree trimming including coconut removal. Beach cleaning and maintenance. Raking, and ground refuse removal. Cleaning and tending to pools and hot tubs. Washing and bleaching stairwells, walls, windows, and signage. Parking lot, refuse area, and storage room maintenance and cleanliness. Operating small landscaping equipment, included blowers, trimmers, and other power tools. Must possess valid driver’s license. Salary based on experience - $6.25-$9.00 Per Hour plus gratuities.
This position is not held by a work permit holder, BELONGERS only are encouraged to apply.
All applicants arerequired to produce a clean police record. All positions require fully flexible hours during working days, nights, weekends and public holidays. Employment includes enrollment in national health insurance and national insurance as specified by Law.
To apply for this role please send your resume and reference to:
Apply with resume and cover letter via email to:
SALARY: Up to $125K
Marsha@misickstanbrook.tc; Tel: (649) 946-4732
30432
Email: marsha@misickstanbrook.tc – Tel: (649)946-4732
30505
46 CLASSIFIEDS
May 21-27, 2022
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NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. Of Cherokee Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following property or properties pursuant to its power of sale as registered charge under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
PARCEL 60809/82
The Bight and Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales – Two-bedroom, two bathroom dwelling home located in Juba Sound, Providenciales, approximately 0.64 acres. Registered Proprietor: Brennan Missick The auction will be held at the office of Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited, 88 Cherokee Road, Providenciales at 10:00am on June 1st, 2022. A reserved price will be fixed on all parcels and a deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids. Conditions of sale available upon request or at the auction.
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Individual should be a qualified Accountant with previous experience as a Financial Controller for a Hotel. Must have the ability to function single handedly and work closely with the General Manager. They will be fully accountable for all aspects of the company to include budgeting and forecasts, production of monthly management accounts. Supported by an Accounts Assistant, they need to ensure the day-to-day processing runs smoothly so they can focus on cost control, analysis and reporting to add value to the business. Excellent interpersonal skills are key as are planning, organizing and prioritizing to meet challenging deadlines. Competitive salary.
SOUS CHEF
Minimum 5 years’ formal culinary experience in a luxury resort environment. Must possess exceptional culinary skills and have a passion for food creation. Effectively manage the kitchen staff, motivate them and assign duties. Up to date knowledge of health and safety standards. Proficient in restaurant management software. Must have attention to detail and be well organized with advanced verbal and written communication skills. This is a fast-paced environment, and the candidate should be able to multitask and work efficiently under pressure. This position requires residing on Pine Cay during shifts. Salary $3200.00 monthly
MAINTENANCE LABOURERS
Must have several years’ experience at a luxury resort environment. Skills in painting, carpentry, landscaping, gardening. Valid drivers license required. Good employment history, clean police record and be able to work on Pine Cay. $9.00 an hour.
HOUSEKEEPERS
3 years’ experience in a luxury resort environment. Assist in the daily operation of Hotel and Villa Housekeeping duties. Some shifts may require staying on Pine Cay. $9.00 hourly INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN SUBMIT RESUME TO: RESORT@PINECAY.COM OR HR@PINECAY.COM
30431
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 Yexis Ishmael Bautista Martich by virtue of marriage to a Turks and Caicos Islander.
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
CHARTER COMPANY SEEKING EXPERIENCED
CAPTAIN Seeking professional captain and fishing first mate for the position of first mate and relief captain on board 50ft sportfishing vessel. Applicant must have a minimum of 10 years experience in offshore and inshore fishing as well as a minimum of 5 years experience operating vessels 50ft and over. The position requires extensive knowledge and experience working the cockpit of a professional sportfishing charter vessel, rigging lures, repairing and maintaining reels, vessel systems, as well as handling fish and working alongside novice and experienced guests alike. The applicant should have good knowledge of vessel maintenance and upkeep. Valid STCW and Captain’s license required. Hourly wage up to $15/hr. based on experience and qualifications. Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders can also submit copies of their application to the TCI Labour Department. Position currently held by work permit holder. Qualifications and references should accompany CV.
Applicants should apply in writing no later than June 2nd 2022 to: Panoply Sport Fishing & Luxury Charters Morgan House, Sandcastle Rd, Upper Floor, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands captain@panoply.tc
30499
May 21-27, 2022 ADDERLEY CHARLES SELVER Millennium Highway, 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 door frames. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 247-0114 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30424
MARGUERITE ALTIDOR Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
ALICIA ERICA KESTON #26 Parrot Cut, Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a
BABYSITTER
Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 241-0283 Belongers are to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 30468
ANGELINA FERMIN Leeward Palms Is seeking to employ a
UMBRELLAS RENTALS 7$/ HRS
BABYSITTER
ALL SERVICES TCI Acting on behalf of
SONICS CONSTRUCTION
1 MASON
Plaster concrete, Lay blocks, $8p/h DUKENYA’S TCI CRAFTERS
1 CASHIER
Sales of items, reconcile at the end of the day. $7. Per hr 5DAYS A WEEK
BAGGAGE HANDLER
Load and unload customer luggage and other cargo. Must be willing to work 4 days per week Salary: $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 941-5630
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board Renewal 30458
COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION #53 Blue Mountain, Horizon Close Is seeking to employ a
CONSTRUCTION LABOURER Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, set up forms for the pouring of concrete foundations, clean worksite, and take down bracing and scaffolding. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 231-0337 30447
CONTACT: 344-0775
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. $6.50/hrs.
CONTACT: 244-4452
CONTACT: 247-4039
LABOURER
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30422
Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
BABYSITTER
DOMESTIC WORKER
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30434
C&S PROFESSIONAL
BABYSITTER
DOMESTIC WORKER
CONTACT: 231-2121
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30291
TCI COCONUT FOOD & DRINK
TRISTINA ELIZABETH WILLIAMS
Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
KITCHEN HELPER
BABYSITTER
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
Ensuring a safe environment, Preparing and giving meals, bathing And dressing child, administrating medicine Doing house work. $6.25/Hourly
Cleaning food prep area, Wash dishes, equipment and utensils sweeping floors, making sure the up keep of the kitchen. $6.25/Hourly
Ensuring a safe environment, Preparing and giving meals, bathing And dressing child, administrating medicine Doing house work. $6.25/Hourly
CONTACT: 346-0010
CONTACT: 649-333-1237
CONTACT: 649-231-5613
CONTACT: 649-341-8781
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30485
CRYSTAL BLUE VEHICLE RENTALS #23 Horseshoe Lane, Off Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
MECHANIC Inspecting and testing vehicles, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. Salary: $8.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 231-3452
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 30465
FIRST TIME, BELONGER ARE ENCOURAGE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. 30495
FIRST TIME, BELONGER ARE ENCOURAGE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. 30496
CUTTING EDGE LANDSCAPING & DESIGNS
D FRANCIA BAKERY RESTAURANT
LABOURER
KITCHEN HELPER
756 Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
Cleaning the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 333-2621
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 30419
FIRST TIME, BELONGER ARE ENCOURAGE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. 30508
DELTA CONSTRUCTION
Thatch Street, Long Bay Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
Behind Mara, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 245-1985 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30482
C&S PROFESSIONAL
RAYNOLD ROBINSON
CONTACT: 241-4347
30449
30433
HYLON HIGGS
$6.25 hourly BELONGERS ONLY RENEWAL
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
Acting on behalf
Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
Cleaning
Pond Street Is seeking to employ a
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. 6.5$/hrs
23 Aqua Lane, Long Bay, Providenciales
NADINE TRINESS FORBES
HELPER
Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
AMINTHE PROSPERE OYSTER LANE, THE BIGHT
CC BOUTIQUE
Southern Shores Building, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC
Acting on behalf
CAICOS EXPRESS AIRWAYS LTD.
Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC
Acting on behalf
CONTACT: 231-0121
30481
CLEANER
C&S PROFESSIONAL
Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
CONTACT: 232-3038
30517
DAVID KINGSLEY FRANCIS
West Road Is seeking to employ a
BETTY DEAN
30519
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEW
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
ASHWOOD DEREK MARLON
Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
CONTACT: 346-6466
Cleaning the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 231-3264
ALL STAR STORE
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 30475
Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
BELONGERS ONLY RENEWAL
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71 Industrial Park, Providenciales
Cleaning $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 231-2121 BELONGERS ONLY RENEWAL
30450
DARLINGTON HIGGS Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning house, washing and cooking. $6.50 per hr BELONGERS ONLY RENEWAL
30442
BODLET LOUIS
Cox Circle, Kewtown, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
To carry out and assist with duties such as assisting with electrical works, cleaning yard; raking and removing debris at job sites and helping in any other capacity when and where needed. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
To assist in cleaning the property and picking up yard waste. To assist in the disposal of trash, clean the windows. Basic Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 241-6273
CONTACT: (649) 343-8923
BELONGERS ONLY
30421
30524
48 CLASSIFIEDS CORE MOBILITY DBA SIXT LTD Blue Heron, South Dock Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
MECHANIC
CORE MOBILITY DBA SIXT LTD Blue Heron, South Dock Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
CAR WASH ATTENDANT
To assist in vehicle inspection repairing all automotive issues. To do all check ups and solve all vehicle problems. Basic Salary: $8.50 hourly
To assist in washing vehicles, and daily operations. To assist in vacuuming and cleaning inside and outside of the vehicle. Basic Salary: $1,200.00 monthly
CONTACT: (649) 941-3966
CONTACT: (649) 941-3966
30522
R & D LIQUOR STORE
Five Cays Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
30526
ROBERT GERVAIS #9 Norway Close, Kew-Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
To assist with lifting boxes and other supplies for the store To assist with stocking of storage unit. Basic Salary: $7.00 hourly
To perform basic labourer duties around the property Must be knowledgeable on operating hand power tools Basic Salary: $7.00 hourly
CONTACT: (649) 346-0444
CONTACT: (649) 342-2064
BELONGERS ONLY
BELONGERS ONLY
30435
FORTULIEN WALKIN South Dock Road, Provo Is seeking to employ a
CARETAKER
May 21-27, 2022
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30436
FRANCLIN DIEUJUSTE Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
ELLENA BEAUTY AND SPA #192 Bld, South Dock Rd Is seeking to employ a
HAIR STYLIST
Braiding different hair textures using different techniques Knowledgeable in customer service Basic Salary: $7.00 per hour CONTACT: (649) 331-7256
JOEL MERVEILLE
Five Cays Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
To assist in property cleaning and picking up yard waste. To assist in collecting leaves and disposing of trash. Basic Salary: $7.00 hourly
Belongers are encouraged to submit their resume to the Labour Board. 30503
CONTACT: (649) 347-4578
SHERMAN G. LOPEZ
SUNSHINE TRUCKING
30527
Kew-Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
Industrial Park Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
TRUCK DRIVER
Must be Knowledgeable in operating hand power tools Keep yard clean of debris and other waste Basic Salary: $6.60 per hour CONTACT: (649) 243-6503
Responsible for Driving and operating heavy trucks. To pick up, tow vehicles safely back to service stations or junkyard. Basic Salary: $7.00 Hourly
Belongers are encouraged to submit their resume to the Labour Board. 30507
CONTACT: (649)-343-9945
FRANCLIN DOSSOU
FRANCLIN DIEUJUSTE
#5 South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
30525
Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
HIGGS CONSTRUCTION Bottle Creek North Caicos Is seeking to employ a
CONSTRUCTION LABOURER Knowledgeable in mixing mortar - responsible for cleaning and securing tools on site etc. Basic Salary: $281.25 Weekly
CONTACT: (649) 243-2491
GISELLE WILLIAMS
ENOS N. GARDINER
LABOURER
DOMESTIC WORKER
Five Cays, sub division # 22 Is seeking to employ a
Clean & maintain the apartment complex & assist with on going construction on my property. $280 weekly
DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house, wash, iron, cook & care for my grand kids. $275.00
CONTACT: 344-1597 BELONGERS ONLY
30520
GABBYS VARIETY STORE Kew Town, Providenciales Bld. #85 Is seeking to employ a
All basic cleaning in and around the house. To wash and fold clothes. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
All basic cleaning in and around the house. To wash and fold clothes. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
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: 348-0502
CONTACT: 343-1649
CONTACT: 346-7379
CONTACT: 343-1649
CONTACT: 343-0868
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
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
GRACE MIMA CLEANING SERVICES
GREGORY HARVEY
DILIA VARIETY STORE
LAVARD KORNBLUTH
30440
Glass Shack, Paradise Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
To carry out all general janitorial cleaning and labour services at offices, villas, homes, yards and apartments. Sweeping and mopping floor, dusting desks, chairs, cupboards, shelves, and yards. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 347-7265 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 30446
30479
Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 30441
IRIS KARINA DUVERGE BAUTISTA Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 243-0522
CONTACT: 345-0654
30538
Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
STORE CLERK / CASHIER
DOMESTIC WORKER
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30479
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30423
To assist in cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen stations. To assist in washing dishes, utensils, mopping and sweeping kitchen floors. Basic Salary: $7.00 Hourly CONTACT: (649) 347-2268
HELPER
DOMESTIC WORKER
KITCHEN HELPER
Belongers are encouraged to submit their resume to the Labour Board. 30500
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
Applicant must be honest, reliable and willing to work. Washing, ironing, cooking and cleaning. Assisting me in all my hygiene aspects. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
NANA RESTAURANT
South Dock Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
30463
Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
30523
726 Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
Sweeping, mopping, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels, personal clothing, and other housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 231-0133 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board Work Permit Renewal 30417
GOD’S INSTRUMENT MINISTRY
332B BACK ROAD, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Sweeping, mopping, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels, personal clothing, and other housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 242-4551
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 30451
JAP CONSTRUCTION & FENCING COMPANY
#41 Palm Circle, Leeward Palms Is seeking to employ a
BABYSITTER
Greets customers, and receives payment. Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Salary: $6.25 per hour
To clean all areas within the yard, clean the gutters, trim down the trees in the yard, Sweeping and remove debris from outside, Salary: $6.25 per hour.
Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc. Salary: $300.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 241-9310
CONTACT: 342-8847
CONTACT: 649-241-4158
NEW APPLICATION, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.
30504
RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. 30427
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 30438
May 21-27, 2022
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JEANNINE I MILIEN Blue Hills, Provo Is seeking to employ a
BABYSITTER
JOSEPH OSWALD CAZI Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
JULIEN LANDSCAPING MANAGEMENT SERVICES
#24 BEHIND MARA, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
GARDENER
Applicant must be good with children. To care for children, washing, ironing and keeping them clean at all times. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
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
Soil cultivation, digging, and forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting. Salary: $7 hourly
CONTACT: 343-3564
CONTACT: 231-5109
CONTACT: 649-244-8372
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30415
LAVANYO J. FRANCIS Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30460
LEVEL & SQUARE DESIGN SERVICES Blue Hills, Millennium Highway Is seeking to employ a
CARPENTER
BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 30473
LJ WATERSPORTS Turtle Cove Is seeking to employ a
HELPER
Applicant must be honest and reliable. Cooking, washing, ironing and cleaning. Salary: $9.00 Hourly
Clean, dusting, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the establishment. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 342-5543
CONTACT: 247-4924
CONTACT: 333-2626
For general housework: dusting, sweeping and mopping in house, in patios; washing windows: polishing furniture; using a vacuum cleaner etc. Salary $6.25hour / 6days week.
CONTACT: 242-2185
Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
CONTACT: 231-2650 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly CONTACT: 649-242-7162
BABYSITTER/ DOMESTIC WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER
CASHIER
LABOURER
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30455
Wilson Circle, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $8.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 1-649-345-7876
CONTACT: 244-1701
CONTACT: 346-0002
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 30480
Five Cays, Provo Is seeking to employ a
30299
Granny Hill, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
CONTACT: 346-6622
VAGUY VILMAR
BELONGERS SEND THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS IS A NEW POSITION. 00000
30477
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
CONTACT: 341-2178
W&G VARIETY SHOP
30484
Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 341-2178
Sonny Forbes Apt. #2, The Bight Is seeking to employ a
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
CLEANER
DOMESTIC WORKER
Snake Hill, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
Greets customers, receive payment, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
Long Bay Is seeking to employ a
Belongers are to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 30486
MARIE ANDRE HINSON
#3 Robert Apt., Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
30483
Applicant must be honest, reliable and willing to work. Stacking of shelves and cleaning. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
WILNISE ESTEVE-PRINCE
CONTACT: 341-9547
M&W MEP SERVICES
30456
Must be honest, reliable and willing to work. Assisting the mason on all jobs. Salary: $8.00 Hourly
WINZOY RIGBY
Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
SALES PERSON
BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 30445
CONTACT: 342-3717
#35 Moores Lane, Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a
CONTACT: 649-441-1984
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
SHELF STACKER
30459
Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department. Renewals 30537
30416
CONTACT: 341-4128
MASON HELPER
DOMESTIC WORKER
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
DOMESTIC WORKER
2 LABOURERS
CONTACT: 232-3037
To carry out all perform sales duties, craftwork and cleaning the surrounding business area. Serve customers, make craft items for sale and clean souvenir shop. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
YVON PETIT
Thompson Cove, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
2 FARMERS
CRAFTS SALES
DOMESTIC WORKER
MYRANIE VARIETY STORE
468A Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
Experience in organic farming, fertilizing, spraying and harvesting. $300 weekly
M&C CRAFTS & SOUVENIRS
DOMESTIC WORKER
MS. BRYAN CONTRACTING
MAXINE WALKIN
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 30414
112 Thompson Court Rd., Provo Is seeking to employ a
MERINDA DUFF
MARTIN GRAY
Cleaning the property. $300 weekly
CONTACT: 1-649-232-2294
KYLE SMITH
South Caicos Is seeking to employ a
CONTACT: 347-7265
BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD
#59 BIRD ROCK STREET LONG BAY, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a
Cleaning the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
KODI JOVAN SEYMOUR
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30470
LABOURER
Glass Shack, Paradise Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $9.50 Hourly
30439
KENARD FRANKLYN CRUICKSHANK #18 Zinnia Lane, Richmond Commons Is seeking to employ a
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30476
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30454
Belongers are to apply to the Labour Board Work Permit Renewal 30425
TOUSSAINT VARIETY STORE
TESEAN DOBNEY
LABOURER
BABYSITTER
Behind Glass Shack, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
To maintain the store by stocking the shelves and cleaning. $6.25 Hourly
CASHIER
To scan items and ensure that prices and quantities are correct and collect payments. $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 344-5450
BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 30478
Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
To take care of 2 infants $10 per hour
CONTACT: 241-9668 BELONGERS ONLY
30453
50 CLASSIFIEDS TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES Acting on behalf
VR SUPERMART
SOLON CLEANING SERVICES Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
CLEANER Clean store $7 Hourly Vacant Position
Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. $7.50 Hourly
MAINTENANCE
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLY. ALSO SEND ALL RESUMES TO TCIPROBUSINESS@GMAIL.COM AND THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.
30437
LUDWIG FULFORD Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
SJ PROJECTS
SAMANTHA’S CONSTRUCTION
VALERIE CHARLES
NORMAN SAUNDERS
DOMESTIC WORKER
CARPENTER
DOMESTIC WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER
#38 Sunshine Crescent Is seeking to employ a
CLEANER
Blue Hills, Provo
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Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc. $7.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 344-9209 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30471
LA BREEZA CLUB Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
BARTENDER
125 Ruby Hill, Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
Sweeping and mopping the floors, clean bathrooms, cleaning kitchen. Doing laundry. Must have email and transportation. Available to work Saturdays as well as additional days. Salary: $6.25 hourly
Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $6.25 hourly
Duties: Regular household Chores and some cooking. SALARY: $6.50 per hour
Duties: Regular household Chores and some cooking. SALARY: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 246-8752
CONTACT: 242-0952
CONTACT: 231-7034
CONTACT: 331-4475
CESQUEZ VASQUEZ
ANNA-ROSE AUGUSTIN
VALERI STORE
EMAIL: SCOTT@CRYSTALSANDSVILLA.COM
BELONGERS ONLY APPLY THIS POSITION IS WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 30418
DEBRA SIMMS Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 30457
Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. ThIs Position is held by a work permit Holder. 30599
Salt Cay Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Duties: Regular household Chores and some cooking. SALARY: $6.50 per hour
Duties: To take client orders Mix and Serve drinks. Salary: $8.00 per hour
Duties: Regular household Chores and some cooking. SALARY: $6.50 per hour
Duties: Regular household Chores and some cooking. SALARY: $6.50 per hour
Duties: Regular household Chores and some cooking. SALARY: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 342-3324
CONTACT: 348-4906
CONTACT: 241-1591
CONTACT: 348-0851
CONTACT: 346-0646
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. ThIs is a first time work permit application. 30598
VACANCIES
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. ThIs Position is held by a work permit Holder. 30594
VACANCIES
Acting on behalf
MERCILIA ST JUSTE ELIE HELPER/ CARETAKER $6.25 Hourly Cook, clean, wash, iron, etc. 518 Blue Hills Tel: 649-347-2093
WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION 2 LABOURERS $6.25 Hourly Clean yard, cut trees,etc. MASON $8-10 Hourly Put blocks, plaster, etc. Miracle Cl., Blue Hills Tel: 649-347-2093
SPOTLESS CAR WASH 4 CAR WASHERS $6.25 Hourly Wash inside and outside cars, etc. 511 Blue Hills Tel: 649-347-2093
VAGUY VILMAR DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 Hourly Clean, cook, wash, etc. Wilson Cl., Blue Hills Tel: 649-346-0002
ONLY BELONGER APPLY RENEWAL WORK PERMIT
ONLY BELONGER APPLY RENEWAL WORK PERMIT
T&C SECRETARIAL SERVICES
SONNY ALEXANDER FORBES
30560
Wilson Circle, Blue Hills Acting on behalf
TYRONE ROBINSON TRADESMAN-$10.00 Hourly Skilled worker that can undertake any job as a helper. GLEN PENN LABOURER-$10.00 Hourly Cleaning property. CARLINE SULVIN DOMESTIC WORKER $10.00 Hourly General cleaning duties. CHARLINE ALYC DOMESTIC WORKER $10.00 Hourly General cleaning duties.
CONTACT: 649-331-2251 BELONGERS ONLY
30529
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. ThIs is a first time work permit application. 30602
TURKS BODEGA
Acting on behalf
30559
The Bight Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Spot Plaza #4, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a
CLEANER
THE LUX CAR WASH 1267 Market Place, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
GENERAL WORKER
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. ThIs is a first time work permit application. 30596
THE GLAMOUR BEAUTY CENTER Down Town Is seeking to employ a
BARBER
Blue Hills, Ralph Close, Providenciales, TCI Is seeking to employ a
GENERAL WORKER
Cleaning outside the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $6.25 Hourly CONTACT: 649-341-1406 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 30493
TANISHA BEATRICE PENN Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Cleaning outside the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Salary: $6.25 hourly
Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 232-1507
CONTACT: 649-244-2327
CONTACT: 342-0052
CONTACT: 1-649-243-4874
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 30491
SANCHEZ & WILLIAM CAFE
SANCHEZ & WILLIAM CAFE
30574
Old Airport Road Is seeking to employ a
WAITRESS
Take orders and serve food and beverages. Salary: $8.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 231-0658
CONTACT: 231-2397
30543
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. ThIs is a first time work permit application. 30601
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. ThIs Position is held by a work permit Holder. 30600
Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. 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: $6.50 Hourly BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
South Caicos Is seeking to employ a
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30512
Old Airport Road Is seeking to employ a
BARMAID
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30577
SAMUEL WILSON #12 Musgrove Hill, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
FISHERMAN
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30533
SAMS SHOP
#12 Musgrove Hill, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
CASHIER
Taking food orders, serving customers. Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail. Salary: $8.00 Hourly
Uses equipment like nets, fishing rods, and traps, to catch fish and other marine life that will be consumed by humans or used as animal feed or bait. Salary: $10 hourly
CONTACT: 231-2397
Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 342-2511
CONTACT: 342-2511
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 30554
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30604
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
30605
May 21-27, 2022
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
CLASSIFIEDS 51
KUBERA LIMITED DBA GOLDSMITH
STORE CLERK – $1,250 MONTHLY
Must be able to assist customers and handle various duties such as operating the cash register, greeting customers, helping people locate products, doing paper work, stocking shelves, and maintaining the store clean and organized.
LABOURER - $1,250 MONTHLY
Cleaning property, pick up yard waste, dispose of trash, clean windows, doorframes, and upload shipment from container n deliver goods.
CAREGIVER - $1,250 MONTHLY
Help the elderly, and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry. Plan, prepare and monitor meals and Run errands.
DOMESTIC WORKER - $1,250 MONTHLY
Cleaning Premises, laundering clothing, folding laundry, iron clothes and clean windows and doors. These positions are currently held by work permit holders Belongers can drop off resume to the store PROVIDENCIALES: CENTRAL SQUARE AND THE REGENT VILLAGE GRAND TURK: GOLDSMITH BUILDING FRONT STREET TEL: 649 946 4100 EMAIL: KUBERA@TCIWAY.TC OR GOLDSMITHTCI@GMAIL.COM BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT
30743
JOB TITLE:
JOB VACANCY POST: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER OFFICER (APPROACH) PLS TCIAA is seeking experienced officers that are currently licensed by an ICAO state and possess certification and experience in procedural Approach and Aerodrome Control.
MINIMUM CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Meet the requirements as outlined in the job description for Procedural Approach and Aerodrome Control, issued by the TCIAA. 2. Possess certificate ratings in procedural Approach and Aerodrome Control. 3. Meet the requirements for ICAO Class 3 aviation medical 4. Ideally, have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Air Traffic Control within a civilian environment. 5. Meet ICAO English proficiency level 4 or above.
SALARY: USD $37, 260.00 per annum Plus Housing Allowance of $800.00 Monthly. Short listed candidates-will need to submit to a pre-employment medical exam including drug screen, as well as previous employment and background due diligence checks and be able to produce a clean police record, as a condition of employment. Security requirements for this position require that candidates can account for the preceding five (5) years of work history. Any unexplained gaps of more than 30 days will be grounds for disallowing the application. This position is for a first-time work permit. Perspective applicants who are belongers kindly send copies of your application to the TCI Labor Board.
Interest persons must submit their applications before June 10, 2022 to:
RENTAL/ RESERVATION AGENT
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS AIRPORTS AUTHORITY PROVIDENCIALES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TELEPHONE# 649-941-8692, FAX# 9415996. EMAIL: HRRECRUITMENTO@TCIAIRPORTS.COM
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
ACA/ACCA/CA/FCA
• Greet customers, complete necessary rental/pickup information, disclose rates, terms and conditions of rental and obtain customer signatures while using effective sales techniques to encourage customers to utilize service options. • Receive telephone calls and fulfill or address customer-related issues. • Enter and maintain reservations through all reservation means including but not limited to; co- workers, walk-in customers, Rent a Buggy website and through all subscribed reservation channels. • Maintain and update rental agreement files; contact and notify customers of overdue rental vehicles and inquire as to the expected date of return; process rental extensions. • Complete Car exchange requests in computer system. • Ensure customer follow-ups are completed in line company policy
KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Excellent customer service skills Proficient communication skills, verbal and non-verbal Must be a TEAM player Ability to work unsupervised and under pressure Ability to work flexible hours (weekends and holidays) Great time management skills
• • • • • •
PERSON SPECIFICATION: • Preferred candidate must have a high school diploma to acquire this position; however, a college degree or previous training will provision the candidate to excel to management position via succession planning. • Preferred candidate must also have experience working with a car rental company Salary – Starting at $8 per hour depending on previous work experience Please submit proof of status and police record with resume.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN APPLY BY SENDING US YOUR RESUME TO: RESERVATIONS@RENTABUGGY.TC
Opportunities exist for the following: Audit Managers – We are seeking three audit managers who are professionally qualified chartered accountants with a minimum of six years post graduate professional experience gained within a major public accounting firm. These individuals are required to manage the external audit process from planning through to completion including leading the engagement team. They will report to the senior managers and directors of the firm. Salary ranges from US$70,000 to US$90,000 per annum.
AUDIT ASSISTANT MANAGERS
– We are seeking two assistant audit managers who are professionally qualified chartered accountants with a minimum of five years post graduate professional experience gained within a major public accounting firm. These individuals are required to assist managers, senior managers and directors in the planning and execution of external audits and supervise and train junior staff. Salary ranges from US$65,000 to US$75,000 per annum. Extensive experience of International Standards on Auditing and International Financial Reporting Standards is mandatory for both positions. Two of the audit managers and one of the audit assistant manager positions are currently held by work permit holders. If you wish to be considered for these opportunities, please apply in confidence by sending details of your experience and qualifications to either: NEIL FRENCH OR THE LABOUR COMMISSIONER BAKER TILLY LABOUR OFFICE P.O. BOX 357 BUTTERFIELD SQUARE 18 THE VILLAGE AT GRACE BAY PROVIDENCIALES PROVIDENCIALES TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS OR EMAIL YOUR PARTICULARS TO ADMIN@BAKERTILLY.TC
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Science & Technology
Monkeypox virus outbreaks are containable - WHO MONKEYPOX can be contained in countries outside of Africa where the virus is not usually detected, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. More than 100 cases of the virus - which causes a rash and a fever have been confirmed in Europe, the Americas and Australia. That number is expected to rise still, but experts say the overall risk to the broader population is very low. The virus is most common in remote parts of Central and West Africa. “This is a containable situation,” the WHO’s emerging disease lead Maria Van Kerkhove said at a news conference on Monday. “We want to stop humanto-human transmission. We can do this in the non-endemic countries,” she added - referring to recent cases in Europe and North America. The virus has now been detected in 16 countries outside Africa. Despite being the largest outbreak outside of Africa in 50 years, monkeypox does not spread easily between people and experts
The virus can cause symptoms include a high temperature, aches, and a rash of raised spots.
say the threat is not comparable to the coronavirus pandemic. “Transmission is really happening from skin-to-skin contact, most of the people who have been identified have more of a mild disease,” Ms Van Kerkhove said. Another WHO official added that there was no evidence the
monkeypox virus had mutated, following earlier speculation over the cause of the current outbreak. Viruses in this group “tend not to mutate and they tend to be fairly stable”, said Rosamund Lewis, who heads the WHO’s smallpox secretariat. Meanwhile, a top EU health official has warned that some
groups of people may be more at risk than others. “For the broader population, the likelihood of spread is very low,” said Dr Andrea Ammon of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. “However the likelihood of further spread of the virus through close contact for example during
sexual activities amongst persons with multiple sexual partners is considered to be high”. Monkeypox has not previously been described as a sexually transmitted infection, but it can be passed on by direct contact during sex. Dr Ammon suggested that countries should review the availability of the smallpox vaccine which is also effective against monkeypox. In the UK, which has now recorded 57 cases, authorities are advising anyone who has had close contact with a confirmed case to isolate for 21 days. A person is considered at high risk of having caught the infection if they have had household or sexual contact with someone with monkeypox, or have changed the bedding of an infected person without wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). Symptoms, which include a high temperature, aches, and a rash of raised spots that later turn into blisters, are typically mild and for most people clear up within two to four weeks. (BBC)
Hugs help women face stress, study says YOU have a big test, a difficult conversation or a stressful day ahead -- how much of a difference could a hug from your partner make on your state of mind? A hug can make a big difference for women, according to a new study. Unfortunately, the effect is not as powerful when it comes to men. Researchers analysed how 76 people responded to stress after a hug from a romantic partner in a study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One. Women who got to hug their significant other showed a decrease in the production of cortisol -- a stress hormone -- compared with those who did not. Cortisol can have an impact on memory recall, which could make the stressful task ahead even more difficult, said senior study author Julian Packheiser, a postdoctoral researcher with the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience. Men didn’t seem to get that same perk, according to the study. The study had a small sample size, but it’s expertly done and adds to a solid body of science, said Kory Floyd, professor of
communication at The University of Arizona. Floyd was not involved in the study. It’s no surprise that touch helps with the body’s regulation, Packheiser said. Affection with someone you love releases a neurotransmitter called oxytocin, often called the “love hormone,” which reduces cortisol levels. This response, paired with social support, buffers against stress, according to the study. And other studies have looked at the benefits of longer contact, like a massage, on physical stress responses from the endocrine system, which regulates the release of hormones, and sympathetic nervous system, which drives the body’s quick “fight-or-flight” response to stressful situations. But this research offers scientific evidence of a more immediately gratifying option. A massage is not always feasible. “A hug on the other hand is quickly applied and can thus help in buffering against future stressors,” he wrote in an email. Now that some of the restrictions of the pandemic have lifted in
Women who hug their significant other showed a decrease in the production of cortisol -- a stress hormone -- compared with those who did not.
much of the world, it’s helpful to know that we have another tool at the ready to help defend against the stressors of the world, he added. Why don’t men see the same cortisol decrease? It’s hard to say, researchers acknowledged. It could be a social factor, where many of the men might not have felt as good about the hugs because they are societally perceived as unusual or awkward for men, Packheiser said. It could also have to do with the difference in touch receptors in men’s and women’s biology, he added. The result difference was unexpected and is not necessarily the final word on the matter, he said. “Just because we did not find the
effect in men, (doesn’t mean) that it is not there,” Packheiser wrote in an email. “The effect could simply be smaller and was just undetected.” PROTECTING WITH AFFECTION “A simple advice would be to hug your partner, relatives or friends if you know that they are confronted with stressful situations soon,” Packheiser said. If they want the hug, of course. This most recent study builds on the knowledge that has already existed in the field pointing to how protective affection from a loved one is against the negative effects of stress on the body, Floyd said. Another study in 2018 showed
that hugs after a conflict or negative event helped people feel better. And good physical contact is known to soothe the nervous system, said Lisa Damour, an Ohio-based clinical psychologist specializing in the development of teenage girls. But affection is not one-sizefits-all. “It’s important to remember that there is individual variation in how people respond to hugging,” Floyd said. “For some, a hug is a welcome expression of warmth that can alleviate stress, reduce pain, and promote intimacy. For others, hugging feels invasive or unnatural and can even elevate stress, rather than alleviate it.”
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Science & Technology
Scientists have unlocked the vitamin D potential of tomatoes, study says FISH and dairy products are the best dietary sources of vitamin D, which can make it a struggle for those on a plant-based diet to get enough of the essential micronutrient. Vitamin D helps protect our bones and keep muscles and teeth healthy. Now, a team of researchers have come up with a potential new and vegan source of vitamin D: tomatoes gene edited using CRISPR-Cas9 technology to contain a precursor to vitamin D. If the process is adopted commercially by farmers and producers, these tomatoes could help address vitamin D insufficiency, which the study said affects 1 billion people globally. “This exciting discovery not only improves human health but contributes to the environmental benefits associated with more plant-based diets -- often linked with a challenge in securing some key vitamins and minerals widely found and bioavailable in animal products,” Guy Poppy, a professor of ecology at the University of Southampton, told the Science Media Centre in London. He wasn’t involved in the research. Vitamin D supplements are widely available in many countries, but coauthor Cathie Martin, a professor at the John Innes Centre in Norwich, England, said that eating a tomato was “so much better than taking a pill.” “I think that having a dietary source (of vitamin D) in the form of a plant also means that you can get added benefit from eating tomatoes. We don’t eat enough fruit and veg anyway. A tomato is a good source of vitamin C as well,” she said at a news briefing.
The study published Monday in the scientific journal Nature Plants. SUNSHINE VITAMIN The main source of vitamin D for most people is dietary, but our body also makes the micronutrient when skin is exposed to UVB light -- that’s why it’s sometimes called the sunshine vitamin. The scientists harnessed a similar process in tomato plants. The compound in the skin that can make vitamin D is known as 7-DHC, or provitamin D3, and it’s also found in tomato plant leaves and unripe green fruit. The researchers blocked a gene in tomato plants that normally converts provitamin D3 into cholesterol, which enabled provitamin D3 to accumulate in the ripe tomato fruit. To convert the provitamin D3 into vitamin D3 that helps our bodies, the tomatoes were treated with UVB light. The study found that provitamin D3 in one tomato -- once converted to vitamin D3 -would be equivalent to the amount of vitamin D3 contained in two medium-size eggs or 28 grams (1 ounce) of tuna. A trial in the United Kingdom is assessing whether growing the tomato plants outdoors, where they would be exposed to natural sunlight, would automatically result in the conversion of 7-DHC to vitamin D3. The first fruits are expected to ripen by the end of June, Martin said. The tomatoes could also be sun-dried once picked, removing the need for treatment with UVB light, she added. The UK Parliament passed new legislation earlier this year that is designed to facilitate trials of gene-
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edited crops. OTHER VEGETABLES The gene-blocking technique, which the researchers are making freely available with the publication of the paper, could also be applied to other species of solanaceous plant such as bell peppers, chiles, eggplants and potatoes, Martin said. Mushrooms can also be a source of vitamin D when treated with UVB light or wild grown, according to the researchers. However, these plants produced vitamin D2, which the paper said was “substantially less bioeffective” than vitamin D3, which comes from meat and dairy. Also, vitamin D3 supplements typically aren’t vegan, said
Susan Lanham-New, a professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Surrey in the UK. She wasn’t involved in the study. “Lanolin, which is the main source (for D3), is extracted from sheep’s wool. The sheep is still alive so it is OK for vegetarians. But it is not for vegans and that’s one of the things that makes this study very extraordinary is that you have a D3 source (from a plant),” she said at the briefing. The leaves of the gene-edited tomato plants also contained a substantial amount of provitamin D, the researchers said. They were looking at ways this waste material could be turned into vegan vitamin D supplements. The study team hoped this could act as incentive
for producers to plant and produce the biofortified tomatoes. The gene-edited tomatoes looked indistinguishable from and tasted the same as regular tomatoes, said coauthor Jie Li, a postdoctoral researcher at the John Innes Centre, and gene editing didn’t affect the plan’s growth, development or yield. The scientists who devised the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology won the Nobel prize in 2020. The tool is having a major impact on biomedical research, clinical medicine, agriculture and farming. Like a pair of precision scissors, it can target predetermined sites in genetic material, knocking out a particular gene or inserting new genetic material. (CNN)
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Maradona tribute plane unveiled in Argentina AN aeroplane dedicated to Argentine great Diego Maradona was unveiled on Wednesday ahead of a journey that will end at the World Cup in Qatar later this year. The Tango D10S -- a 12-seater financed by an Argentine fintech company - is designed as a flying museum in tribute to the former World Cup winner, who died of a heart attack in November 2020. It features a picture of Maradona kissing the World Cup trophy on the fuselage, while his face is also on the tail. The wings feature both of his goals from Argentina’s 2-1 victory over England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final: the ‘Hand of God’ goal on the left wing and the
winner, a goal widely regarded as the greatest of all time, on the right. “I am mad about Maradona, one of those people who still watch videos of Diego before I go to sleep at night,” Gaston Kolker, CEO of fintech company Give and Get, told Reuters. “This is the first World Cup without Maradona and maybe the last with (Lionel) Messi. I said, I want to make Diego’s plane, I want to make Diego’s plane. And so we launched Tango D10S. “When Maradona’s team mates saw it, the World Cup winners from 1986, they were amazed, they were hypnotized by the aircraft,” Kolker said at an unveiling with other members from that World
Cup winning side. The plan is to fly the plane around Argentina and eventually to Qatar for the World Cup in November. Fans will be able to board the aircraft and leave a message for Maradona in the cockpit, ‘interact’ with the late player through artificial intelligence, and see memorabilia from him and others players from the 1986 team. It will also be available for private hire before being auctioned for charity. “We can’t believe or understand this craziness, the love involved,” Maradona’s daughter Dalma said. “How far will fans go? As far as a plane.” (CNN)
Ecclestone was taken to a facility in Viracopos airport in Campinas, Sao Paulo following his arrest but released after paying bail.
Former F1 boss arrested in Brazil for illegally carrying gun while boarding plane FORMER F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has been arrested in Brazil for illegally carrying a gun while boarding a private plane to Switzerland. In a statement on Thursday, local police said they found an undocumented LW Seecamp .32 gun in the 91-year-old’s luggage during an X-ray screening. Ecclestone acknowledged
owning the gun, but said he was unaware it was in his luggage at the time. After paying bail Ecclestone was freed to continue his journey to Switzerland. Ecclestone, who spent 40 years as the head of Formula 1 before stepping down in 2017, is married to Brazilian-born Fabiana Ecclestone. (BBC)
Ellen van Dijk makes cycling history with new hour record ELLEN van Dijk has made history by setting a new women’s hour world record on Monday. The 35-year-old Dutchwoman raced 49.254km in 60 minutes at the Velodrome Suisse in Switzerland, beating Joss Lowden’s record - set in September last year - by 848 metres. Time trial world champion Van Dijk passed Lowden’s record in the 58th minute of her attempt.
“This is actually quite different from a time trial,” she said. “For an hour you just see a thick black line on the track. It’s a real challenge and I spoke a great deal with the team psychologist. “At 45 minutes I thought, ‘OK, I need to accelerate’. I thought I was accelerating but I think I was only slowing down. That meant that this was it for today and I am very happy that I broke the record.” (BBC)
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Wimbledon rankings points decision dominates talk at French Open WHILE many players would prefer to focus solely on the French Open, a lot of their attention since they arrived has been diverted by the decision to remove ranking points from Wimbledon. The ATP and WTA stripped the points after Russian and Belarusian players were banned from competing in London over Russian’s invasion of Ukraine. It is the main topic of conversation in the news conferences, players are chatting about it on Whatsapp and the fallout also spilled on to the court on Tuesday when Wimbledon semifinalist Denis Shapovalov said the pressure of the decision had affected him in his first-round defeat. Former world number one Karolina Pliskova, who like Shapovalov is set to be one of the biggest losers in terms of ranking because she will be unable to defend the points she gathered on her run to last year’s final, said the outcome was “bad and unfair”. Russian player Andrey Rublev blamed Wimbledon’s initial decision for creating a “toxic relationship” and his compatriot Daniil Medvedev said the All England Club’s move did not seem “very logical”.
‘MOVE PUTS ON ADDED PRESSURE’ Shapovalov, ranked 15th in the world, said the decision put him under “added pressure” to succeed in Paris. The 23-year-old Canadian said he “didn’t really show up” in a straight-set defeat by Danish 19-year-old Holger Rune. “I think it’s a little bit added pressure on me, knowing that losing a lot of points and not able to defend,” said Shapovalov. “I knew going into this tournament over the last couple days that it’s going to be very important for me to go deep here, otherwise it’s going to be a while until I can gain some points in New York. “But I’m not trying to give an excuse or something. I just need to be better.” ‘COMPLETELY THE WRONG DECISION’ Wimbledon runner-up Pliskova, set to drop out of the top 10 if she cannot defend the points, says taking ranking points away from the Grand Slam event is “completely the wrong decision”. “I think it’s super tough and unfair and a bad decision,” said the 30-year-old Czech after fighting back from a set down to beat French
Denis Shapovalov said the ranking points decision had put him under “added pressure” to succeed.
wildcard Tessah Andrianjafitrimo. “I think they should keep at least 50% from the last year or all the points. It was the same like when it was Covid, if there were no tournaments you kept the points for like one year or two years.” On Monday, Japan’s four-time major champion Naomi Osaka said she wasn’t sure if she would play Wimbledon and there are fears other top players may follow suit. “I still want to go and compete there, that’s for sure, because I’m not playing because of the points, not even because of the money,”
Eilish McColgan sets British and European 10k record at Great Manchester Run EILISH McColgan set a British and European 10km record as she finished runner-up at the Great Manchester Run. Dundee’s McColgan, 31, took two seconds off Paula Radcliffe’s mark from 2003 with a time of 30 minutes 19 seconds, four seconds behind Hellen Obiri. Obiri’s fellow Kenyans Ruth Chepngetich (30:29) and Sharon Lokedi (31:05) were third and fourth. Charlotte Purdue was seventh (32:55) with fellow Briton Steph Twell (33:12) eighth. The men’s race was won by New Zealand’s Jake Robertson in 28:06, ahead of Australian Jack Reyner, with Liverpool’s Abdulqani Sharif in fifth place. More than 20,000 racers took part, with applause before the start for the 22 victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena terror attack, on its fifth anniversary. (BBC)
Eilish McColgan has beaten Paula Radcliffe’s 2003 record on the roads.
Pliskova added. “I want to win and I want to succeed and I want to maybe get the trophy because I was quite close last year. “I think if you love the game and if you love to play, you’re going to play no matter what.” OPINION SPLIT AMONG PLAYERS Pliskova also said she was on a WhatsApp chat with around 10 top players and “not even these 10 girls could agree on the same thing”. France’s Benoit Paire addressed the situation unprompted in his news conference, claiming “99% of players” want points to be available at Wimbledon. “I’m sorry for Russia and Russians, but they are the ones causing all the trouble - and all the ATP players are actually paying the price,” he said. Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, a sixtime champion at the All England Club, is likely to lose his status as world number one as a result of the move. Djokovic will be unable to retain the 2,000 ranking points he earned by winning the Wimbledon title last year and could be overtaken by Medvedev, who is only 680 behind, or Germany’s Alexander Zverev. Paire added: “Medvedev will be the number one. This is absurd.” ‘WIMBLEDON HAVE CREATED TOXIC RELATIONSHIP’ World number seven Rublev has spoken out against the war in Ukraine and said last month the ban by Wimbledon was “complete discrimination”. On Tuesday, the 24-year-old
added he thought the move by the ATP had to be made to show the tournaments “they cannot do whatever they want”. “Tennis, in my opinion, is the only one sport that we need tournaments to work together - and tournaments need players to work together,” said Rublev. “When we have a toxic relationship, like now, only the bad things can happen.” Medvedev, 26, has tried to distance himself from expressing his support for either the ATP and WTA, or Wimbledon. “When I read why the ATP made this decision, I found it very logical what they said. This is what I didn’t find in Wimbledon explanations,” said the world number two. “I’m not saying which decision is right, but at least so far in explaining their decisions, I found [the] ATP just more logical and more consecutive.” HOW HAVE WE GOT TO THIS POINT? The move by the ATP and WTA was announced on Friday in response to Wimbledon’s ban as the All England Club said it was not prepared “to be used to benefit the propaganda machine of the Russian regime”. Almost a month later, the ATP announced ranking points would be taken from the Grand Slam. “It is with great regret and reluctance that we see no option,” said the men’s governing body. The WTA, which runs the women’s tour, said it was a “difficult decision”. However, events in the UK outside Wimbledon, such as Queen’s and Eastbourne, will retain their ranking points. (BBC)
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French Open: Karolina Pliskova loses in second round to Leolia Jeanjean at Roland Garros FRENCH wildcard Leolia Jeanjean stunned eighth seed Karolina Pliskova in the French Open second round for a win she said “will change everything”. The world number 227, who lived on minimum wage after a knee injury when she was 15 kept her off the courts for two years, beat the Czech 6-2 6-2. The 26-year-old has earned a minimum of 125,800 euros (£107,118) here following the upset that surprised even her. “I don’t really know how it’s possible, I don’t have an explanation,” she said. Jeanjean is a former big hope of French tennis, but after her injury she was dropped by Nike, which ended a 10-year sponsorship deal, and by the French federation, which had assigned her a full-time coach when she was 12. She then studied in the United States at the Lynn University in
Florida and earned a degree in finance, only for her return to tennis be slowed down by the Covid-19 pandemic. “I lived on minimum wage and I didn’t live from day-to-day, but week after week,” Jeanjean added. “I put all the money I had into a week’s worth of tournaments and if they went well I got another week, but if they went badly I didn’t play for two months because it was financially impossible. “It [the prize money] will make life easier. I can certainly pay a coach, pay my tickets when I go to tournaments. I can actually travel around further away. I can actually have staff.” After being handed a wildcard to play at Roland Garros, Jeanjean beat Spain’s world number 45 Nuria Parrizas Diaz in the opening round before shocking former world number one Pliskova, who was runner-up at Wimbledon last
Leolia Jeanjean had never competed in a Grand Slam event before she was handed a wildcard to play in the French Open.
year. “I could not try to overpower her, it was impossible, so I had to try to derail her and it worked perfectly,” said Jeanjean. “It’s my first Grand Slam. I thought I would have lost in the first round in two sets, and I found myself beating a top-10 player.” Pliskova’s loss means seven of the top 12 women’s seeds have now exited the tournament in the
opening two rounds. In the first round, Barbora Krejcikova (seeded second), Anett Kontaveit (fifth), Ons Jabeur (sixth) and Garbine Muguruza (10th) all lost, before fourth seed Maria Sakkari and Britain’s Emma
Raducanu, the 12th seed, went out in the second round. Jeanjean will next face Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova, the 30th seed, or Romania’s Irina-Camelia Begu and will break into the world’s top 150. (BBC)
Gloucester is former lock George Skivington’s first role as a head coach since retiring from playing.
George Skivington: Gloucester head coach commits ‘long-term’ future Itoje has played in 62 Tests for England and the British & Irish Lions.
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot: England’s Maro Itoje ‘won’t sing this song again’ ENGLAND’S Maro Itoje says he will no longer sing Swing Low, Sweet Chariot because of its origins in slavery. The anthem has been sung by fans at England matches since 1987. The Rugby Football Union reviewed the song’s use in 2020, in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, but chose not to ban it. “I’m not going to tell people
what they should or shouldn’t do but, personally, I won’t sing this song again,” Saracens lock Itoje, 27, told L’Equipe. “I sang it before when I was naive and didn’t know its origins but, now knowing the context in the creation of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, it’s not an anthem that I’m going to repeat any more.” Swing Low, Sweet Chariot is thought to have been composed
by a slave called Wallace Wallis with his wife Minerva in the mid1800s. London-born Itoje, who is of Nigerian heritage, previously said the song made him feel “uncomfortable”, adding its background is “complicated”. Although the RFU chose not to ban the song, it said it will “proactively” educate fans on the “history and provenance”.
GLOUCESTER head coach George Skivington has committed his future to the club by signing a new “long-term deal”. Skivington, 39, joined the Cherry and Whites in June 2020 following his role as forwards coach at fellow Premiership club London Irish. The former lock retired from playing because of injury in 2016 after spells at Wasps, Leicester and London Irish. “I’m massively grateful to the club for giving me this contract. The club did take a punt on me,” Skivington said. “There were higher profile coaches that they could have gone for which would have been the
easy option in terms of people’s perceptions. “My ambition is to prove them right and show them that they’ve hired the right guy and I’ll continue to do that. We want to be a successful club year after year.” While Gloucester finished 11th in the Premiership in Skivington’s first year at the helm, they have made big strides this season and are currently in fifth place, having pushed for the top four play-off spots for most of the campaign. The success of the team’s driving maul this season, to become the most formidable in the league, has typified Gloucester’s improvement and is something Skivington is keen to create a culture around.
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Thompson-Herah won the 100m Diamond League final in Zurich at the end of a successful 2021.
Elaine ThompsonHerah wins 100m in Jamaica after missing Ibrahimovic played through the pain Birmingham event to help AC Milan claim Serie A title Zlatan Ibrahimovic has won Serie A in two different spells with AC Milan.
OLYMPIC champion Elaine Thompson-Herah won a 100m race in her native Jamaica two days after pulling out of the Birmingham Diamond League event. Thompson-Herah, the 2016 and 2020 Olympic champion over 100m and 200m, won in 10.94 seconds in Kingston. The 29-year-old missed the Birmingham meeting after complaining of shoulder “discomfort”. “We all face our challenges and I am not 100% fit and I think it was the best decision not to travel,” she
said. “We decided to test it here and it felt better than it did a few days ago. “I am happy for the 10.94 seconds. I will just continue to work on my weak areas.” Birmingham organisers had said her decision not to fly to the UK was made “out of an abundance of caution after she experienced some discomfort in training”. Great Britain’s Dina AsherSmith won the 100m in Birmingham in 11.11 on Saturday. (BBC)
ZLATAN Ibrahimovic says he played through the pain of a serious knee injury to help AC Milan win their first Serie A title for 11 years. The Swedish forward, 40, had surgery on Wednesday and is expected to be out for up to eight months. “I have never suffered so much on and off the pitch. Barely slept for six months because of the pain,” Ibrahimovic wrote on Instagram. Milan have called the procedure on his left knee “a complete success”. Ibrahimovic, who is out of
contract in the summer, has expressed a desire to stay with the club for at least one more season. And while he endured a stopstart campaign because of injuries, he contributed eight league goals as Milan edged out another of his former clubs, and city rivals, Inter to win the Scudetto. “I was only able to train with the team 10 times in the last six months,” wrote Ibrahimovic. “For the last six months I played without an ACL [anterior cruciate ligament] in my left knee. Took more than 20 injections in six
NZ all-rounder Amy Satterthwaite retires from international cricket ALL-ROUNDER Amy Satterthwaite has retired from international cricket after missing out on a central contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC). Satterthwaite scored 4,639 runs in 145 one day internationals. She also scored 1,784 runs and took 26 wickets for New Zealand in 111 Twenty20 matches. “It has been a tough few days after learning of NZC’s decision to head in a new direction and contract some younger cricketers,” said Satterthwaite, 35. “I am disappointed not to be receiving a contract and believe I still had more to offer, however I respect NZC’s decision and I wish the White Ferns all the best as they embark on an exciting winter of cricket.” Satterthwaite made her international debut in 2007 and
captained her country in 2018 and 2019. She holds the best bowling figures for New Zealand in T20s, having taken 6-17 against England in 2007, and hit four successive ODI centuries in 2016-2017 - a feat matched only by former Sri Lanka men’s player Kumar Sangakkara. “Amy will be remembered as one of our best cricketers,” said New Zealand’s general manager of high performance cricket Bryan Stronach. “Her record is outstanding, and she can feel really proud about what she has achieved. “Essentially, we’re looking to the future and want to give some younger cricketers a chance to develop their skills surrounded by our high performance systems.” (BBC)
Satterthwaite made her international debut in 2007.
months. Emptied the knee once a week for six months. Painkillers every day for six months. “I made something impossible to something possible. In my mind I had only one objective, to make my team-mates and coach champions of Italy because I made them a promise. Today I have a new ACL and another trophy.” The former Manchester United and Paris St-Germain frontman returned to the San Siro in 2020 having also won a league title during his first spell at Milan. (BBC)
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Justin Thomas trailed leader Mito Pereira by seven shots heading into the final round.
US PGA Championship: Justin Thomas beats Will Zalatoris in play-off AMERICAN Justin Thomas staged a record-equalling fightback before beating Will Zalatoris in a play-off to win the US PGA Championship at Southern Hills. Thomas trailed by seven at the start of the day but posted a threeunder 67 to set the clubhouse target at five under. Chile’s Mito Pereira looked set to win a first major title but doublebogeyed the 18th after hitting his tee shot into a creek to finish at four under. England’s Matt Fitzpatrick (73) and Tommy Fleetwood (67) ended three under. Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy, who led the tournament after a five-under-par 65 on the opening day, closed with a 68 to finish eighth at two under in Oklahoma. Thomas was one over after six holes on Sunday but had four birdies in his final 10 holes to fire his way to the top of the leaderboard, with Zalatoris hanging on to also finish on five under and capitalise on Pereira’s capitulation. But it was the world number nine who prevailed in the threehole shootout, making a decisive birdie on the 17th to claim his second major after also winning this event in 2017. “It was a bizarre day,” said Thomas, who equalled John Mahaffey’s record of coming from seven behind to win the 1978 US PGA title, also in a play-off, at Oakmont. “Bones [Thomas’ caddie] did an unbelievable job of just keeping me in the moment. We just tried to play the golf course for what it is.. “It’s funny, I was asked earlier in the week about what lead is safe, and I said, ‘no lead’. This place is so tough. But if you hit the fairways you can make birdies and I stayed so patient, I just couldn’t believe I found myself in a play-off.”
PEREIRA’S DREAMS FALL APART The nerve-shredding moments that will define this major for Pereira came on the 17th green and 18th tee. A birdie putt that would have handed him a two-shot lead going down the last pulled up a couple of centimetres short before his drive a few moments later found water, ultimately sinking the world number one hundred’s hopes of becoming the first Chilean to win a major title. “I don’t know what happened. I thought I hit it really good,” the 27-year-old said of his last tee shot. “On Monday, I just wanted to make the cut. On Sunday, I just wanted to win.” As his ball was settling in the creek, Zalatoris was on the 18th green rolling in a gutsy par putt to match Thomas on five under, while the former champion immediately headed to the driving range in preparation for a play-off. Pereira only made the switch from the PGA Tour’s feeder Korn Ferry Tour last summer and his best finish of 2022 before this event was a share of 13th at last month’s Texas Open, but he started the day with a three-stroke lead over Fitzpatrick on just his second major start. Zalatoris, also a relative newcomer but now with five top-10s in eight major starts, had wiped that out by the time he reached the sixth tee, only to bogey the tricky parthree hole in bizarre circumstances. An errant tee shot led to a 15-minute discussion with a rules official over where to drop his ball and he eventually made a superb up-and-down from a cart path. From there it became a grind for the leaders, with Pereira just about keeping his nose in front despite Cameron Young briefly joining the lead and Thomas appearing on the horizon thanks to his bogey-free
back nine. That was until the par-four 18th, where Pereira’s unravelling led to a six that saw him miss out on the play-off, leaving Zalatoris and Thomas to scrap it out over three holes. Both birdied the par-five 13th before Thomas drove the green at the 302-yard 17th and two-putted for a birdie that Zalatoris could not match, before holding his nerve with a par on the 18th to clinch his second Wanamaker Trophy. “I’ve been knocking on the door in these majors for a little while and one’s going to come soon,” said Zalatoris. “To come up one short, it stings, but I know we’re going to get one soon.” FITZPATRICK HAS AN OFF DAY Fitzpatrick, playing in the final pairing, began the day with genuine hope he could become the first Englishman to win this championship since Jim Barnes in 1919. That was dampened when the 27-year-old bogeyed his opening hole and despite cancelling that out with a birdie at the fourth, he played himself out of the mix with further dropped shots at six, 10 and 11. With those ahead of him toiling, Fitzpatrick greeted a birdie on the 15th with a huge fist pump in the knowledge he was once again two strokes off the lead, only for a bogey at 17 to kill off his chances as the Yorkshireman signed for a three-over 73 that took him to three under for the tournament. “It’s tough to take,” said Fitzpatrick. “I just didn’t hit very well, wasn’t a good day. It’s disappointing knowing that you’re two shots outside of a play-off and you feel like you’ve got the game to make the play-off and go on to win.
Emmanuel Agenor also clocked the second-fastest time in the TCI.
Agenor runs blistering windaided 10.37s EMMANUEL Agenor ran a blistering wind-aided 10.37s in his latest 100M, which earned him second place in the 2022 West Texas A&M Last Chance Meet, which was held recently at the WTAMU Track & Field Complex in Canyon. Agenor, who represented the Texas A&M UniversityCommerce, finished second in the race. Had the wind been a bit
slower, it would have been the second-fastest time by a Turks and Caicos Islander, however, the wind speed was at 2.50 metres per second (mps). The legal win is less than 2.2mps. Delano Williams still holds the 100M record, that of 10.28s, which he achieved in March of 2013 at the ISSA/ Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships, before switching allegiances to the UK.
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The 19-year-old will study business administration.
Azel Carmichael said that the signing feels like a dream.
Carmichael signs with Oakland City University TALENTED guard Azel Carmichael signed with the Oakland City University in Indiana this week to play National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) basketball for the next four years, while studying business administration. NAIA has even produced professional players in the past,
most notably Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman. The 19-year-old Guyaneseborn, Turks and Caicos Islander said that the signing feels like a dream. “This means the world to me at this point, I never thought I would make it this far, but I never gave up through all the hard times. I stayed
humbled and patiently waited my turn.” The 6’2 guard developed his skills in Providenciales. He said he began taking basketball seriously in seventh grade when he attended Long Bay High School. He then transferred to Clement Howell High School, where they dominated.
So developed were his skills that he won the MVP award at the National Championships in December of 2019. After his stint in the TCI, through the help of local coach, Ciaran O’Neill, he headed to the US. He played in West Virginia and continued his studies for two years
and again impressed on the court. O’Neill was again able to play a part in getting the talented Carmichael to Oakland. The coach, Ken French had coached Dwaine Simmons, while he was at the Rio Grande University, so he is aware of the quality of Turks and Caicos Islands basketball.
Fourth annual IGA National Heroes Day Classic set for Sunday
Local cyclists are expected to be in action on Sunday in Providenciales.
The Turks and Caicos Islands Cycling Federation will host the fourth annual IGA National Heroes Day Classic Cycling Race this Sunday on the Leeward Highway from 14:00hrs. The Elites and Masters are expected to battle over 51 miles, while the Masters 2 and females will ride a distance of 41 miles and the Cadets 1&2 a distance of 10 and seven miles respectively.
This event comes on the heels of the Trainwreck Time Trial, which was won by the dominant Fred Registre. In that race, Registre also won the Men’s Masters, while his rival, Sean Rodgers finished second overall and first in the Men’s Elite. Kavin Ewing finished third overall, with Omard Gardiner in fourth, and Tyrone Bishop in fifth.
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