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GUN UNIT FOR B AD BOYS By Todeline Defralien
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aced with a record 10 murders in 9 months so far this year, authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands will establish a specialist “Gun Unit” and boost the police force by 20 officers in an effort to reduce gun-related crimes that have created a climate of fear among many residents. In a joint press conference on Tuesday, September 10th, 2019, Governor Nigel Dakin, Premier Hon. Sharlene Robinson and Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting, all expressed concern about gun crime which the police chief said “manifests itself in the number of murders, robberies and home invasions”. In announcing the creation of the “Gun Crime Team”, Commissioner Botting said: “The levels of gun crime are unacceptable. We are all agreed that a broader approach is needed when dealing with complex nature of serious crime and the social issues that sit at the root cause. The fact of the matter is that you can ‘enforce your way out of a serious crime issue’. Going forward more will be done to examine and deal with the root causes of gun crime. All of us, including the community, have a key role to play in dealing with this issue and making the TCI safe and secure.” Premier Robinson, who is also Minister of Finance, said she agreed to provide funding to recruit 20 police officers, along with scanning devices to deal with the matter of entry of weapons, in addition to the formation of a Border Protection Unit and Central Intelligence Unit, a drone aircraft and additional sea craft that will bolster the current ninety percent (90%) interception rate of sloops breaching TCI’s borders. “We have arrived at a crossroads with regards to the internal and external security of our nation,” Premier Robinson stated. “Our individual and communal safety and security in addition to the ripple effect that incidents of crime and violence can have on our tourism based economy makes us all equal stakeholders in this vexing problem.”
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TCI Christian Council marches against crime
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un crimes across the Turks and Caicos Islands have increase significantly and members of the community are doing all that they can to stand against violence. On Sunday September 8th in Providenciales, the Turks and Caicos Christian Council along with members of the community took the streets as they marched, prayed and worship against crime in the TCI. Pictured is Hon. Josephine Connolly, Former Minister of Education, Lillian Boyce, Pastor Charmaine Cox, Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, Stephanie Duncanson, Alice Morley, Carol Skippings of Church of God of Prophecy and Dr. Prophetess Violet Thompson. Pictured is Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Washington Misick and Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson. (See page 24 & 25 for more highlight).
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GUN UNIT FOR BAD BOYS continued from page 1 “We all have a role to play in addressing crime and the myriad of variables that fuel it; however, my Government stands squarely with the Governor and the Commissioner of Police in the path ahead to arresting the increase in incidents of violent crime and maintaining the peace and tranquility of these islands.” Governor Dakin noted that although the murder rate showed “a relatively small rise”, the more general firearms offences have increased from 26 last year to 62 this year. “That’s very significant,” he stressed. “Some of these firearms offences are linked to robbery, it’s those that we know are causing widespread public concern, but a significant number are indeed ‘retaliation’, not so much linked to gangs or turf, but to perceived arguments and disrespect amongst groups. It’s an uncomfortable truth...much of this problem is not imported, it’s home grown. It’s not ‘the other’, it’s ‘us’.” ‘SMALL NUMBER OF CRIMINALS’ While stressing that he is not going to “down-play the seriousness” of the crime
situation or “offer you the illusion of a or public to see: ‘firearms offences’. quick fix”, the Governor added” “It’s ...This impacts on our tourist industry also worth saying that we believe we as it’s not just local but international are dealing with a very small number commentators that are following this. of criminals – who are increasingly The way murder rates are calculated becoming known to us – and when globally is by death per 100,000. In a arrested and charged – because there country as small as ours just one murder is evidence that can be put before the starts to impact on this ratio. Just one court – will reduce, possibly seriously bad individual can start to change the reduce, the problem we have right now. way our Islands are presented globally.” TCI, we are bigger, we are better and Meantime, with regards to the we are stronger than allowing a small current crime increase, Commissioner number of bad men, to bring fear into Botting, a former Chief of Police for the our amazing country. The stoicism we British Overseas Territory of St Helena, show in times of natural disaster is Ascension, and Tristan Da Cunha, said admirable; let’s show it now.” the TCI police force is committed to Governor Dakin, a counter- the prevention and detection of serious terrorism specialist who was trained at crime as its number one priority, adding the world-famous Sandhurst Military that all available resources are dedicated Academy in the UK, said the cold to an increase in patrols and policing statistic of 10 murders doesn’t start to activity. explain the impact this has on those “This will continue to not very close to the person who has lost only reassure our communities but we their life, but also on a community. are committed to identifying, locating “If we look at the April to and arresting those whom we believe August figures and compare them to are responsible for gun crime. If you last year, there is a sharp increase in carry a gun and commit crime, we are serious crime. If you break this down determined to find you and hold you to further it’s not ‘murder’ (the very visible account,” Botting added. and appalling tip of the ice-burg) that Botting said the police force shows a significant increase but instead acknowledges it needs to enhance its that which is less easy for the press relationship with all communities and
building trust and confidence and this will be done through the introduction of Community Policing. Premier Robinson stated that for the first time in the history of these islands, a comprehensive National Security Strategy (NSS) is being developed to effectively confront the complex issue of crime throughout our archipelago. This multipronged approach, she said, will effectively and efficiently manage the resources that are currently available, procure additional tools and resources to the entities tasked with internal and external security, strengthen partnerships internally and with regional and international agencies to effectively collaborate on security initiatives and engage the Turks and Caicos community as a valuable resource in the fight against crime. “Though we must evolve and adapt to the changing circumstances that fuel crime, there are tried and true strategies that have a profound impact on its reduction, elements of which my Government has nurtured to implementation in advance of the rollout of the National Security Strategy,” the Premier added.
Deputy Governor Her Excellency Anya Williams, Commissioner of Police for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, Mr. Trevor Botting , Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands, His Excellency Mr. Nigel Dakin, Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson and Deputy Premier Hon. Sean Astwood.
Seven Seas Water Is seeking an Operations Engineer for two desalination facilities and one wastewater treatment facility on Providenciales. Candidate must have a BS in Civil, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 3+ years’ experience in operations and maintenance of desalination and wastewater equipment. Candidate must have expertise in process optimization in reverse osmosis, membrane bio-reactors, and general filtration processes. Duties include data analysis, process monitoring, process enhancement and also repairs, preventative and corrective maintenance on pumps, motors, piping systems, electrical systems and controls systems. Position also includes customer relations. Requires on call, holiday, and weekend hours. Salary range from $40K TO $85K per year, depending on experience. Submit resumes to jobs@7seaswater.com or in person at the Providenciales Leeward Water Office, #130 Turtle Cove Landing. Contact Human Resources Department for questions at (813) 855-8636 or fax (813) 433-5130. Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.
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14 hotels and villas closed for slow season
Fourteen hotels and villas in the Turks and Caicos Islands have closed temporarily during the slow tourist season and due to the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season.
*COMO Parrot Cay- September 1st - October 1st *East Bay Resort - September 1st - October 1st *Wymara Resort - September 7th - September 19th *Inn at Grace Bay - October 1st - November 1st *Meridian Club – Closed - November 1st A document obtained by The SUN from the *Neptune Villas - September 2nd – October 14th Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA), *Point Grace - September 5th – October 17th stated the closing and reopening dates for the properties. *Sibonne – August 27th – October 3rd *The Palms – August 22nd – September 13th The close and opening dates for the hotels are *The Shore Club - September 13th - September 26th as follows: *The Somerset on Grace Bay – September 5th – October 1st * Beaches Resort Villages & Spa - September 3rd – *West Bay Club – September 5th – October 13th October 15th *Villa Renaissance – September 9th – October 11th
Meantime, other Allied Member also includes: *Caicos Wheels – August 1st – November 15th *Lupo – September 1st – September 16th *North & Middle Caicos Tours – August 1st – November 15th *Sail Beluga – August 22nd – September 20th *Sheque Perfection – August 12th – September 25th *Somewhere Café and Lounge- August 11th - November 18th The SUN understands that some hotels and restaurants close temporarily during the slower summer months for maintenance and upgrades.
Coastal and Marine Design Build Limited Location: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking: Electricians, Carpenters, Labourers, A Diesel Mechanic, Job Forman, Site Manger Project Manager and Heavy Equipment Operator
•Electrician’s duties include Installing and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems •Carpenters must be able to Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding •Diesel Mechanic must be able to do routine maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and parts •Labourers must be able to do general Labour work include cleaning and preparing a job site •Forman is responsible for monitoring the progress of a project and keeping it on track from a time and budgetary standpoint. •Site Manager is responsible for ensuring that a construction project is completed on time and within budget. •Project Manger duties: Organizing and motivating a project team, controlling time management, Cost estimating and developing the budget and ensuring customer satisfaction.’ •Heavy Equipment Operator duties - Operate all heavy equipment in the Marine environment.
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POSITION: Kitchen Helper Job Requirements: •Must be a practicing Born Again Christian •Must be familiar with Primary Education within the Caribbean. •Helping to prepare lunch meals for children •Ensuring that the kitchens are properly kept and stocked •Must have a knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices •Serving food and drinks to to students •COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $900 - $1,000 per month
Salaries are based on Experience Labourers Salary is $7.00 per hour Must be able to work 6 days per week All persons must speak English fluently All of these positions are new positions Please 244-2212/or email: inter_island_builder@yahoo.com Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
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T & C Refreshments New Position One (1) Labourer Offloading containers, assist with deliveries and the Post Mix Technician and any other duties pertaining to the company. Wages: $6.60 per hour
Duties Include: •cleaning public areas, guest rooms, laundry and kitchen •washing floors, walls, windows, washrooms and toilets •daily cleaning of guest rooms including washing floors, walls, windows, washrooms, dishes, toilets and showers •laundry service for all items including bedding, towels, uniforms and guest laundry •must have pleasant personality and ability to adjust to guests needs •must be able to lift 30 lb laundry bags •English - verbal and written •must be able to start at 6 am , hours based on weekly schedule Wage is $6.25 per hour
Qualified Belonger candidate asked to submit resume to: T & C Refreshments Labour Department 10 Parade Avenue Samuel Been Plaza Providenciales, Turks & Caicos & Airport Road, hradmin@ CBCBahamas.com Providenciales
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Beaches Turks & Caicos closes for six weeks By Todeline Defralien Beaches Turks and Caicos closed on September 3rd, 2019 for six weeks and will reopen on October 15th. Information reaching The SUN stated that the six-week closure, during the traditional slow season, will also facilitate refurbishment and beautification of the property.. The closure of Beaches is expected to have a significant impact on the Turks and Caicos Islands economy. Beaches controls and facilitates most of the airlift into the country and its 1,600-plus employees makes it the single largest private sector employer in the country, with a payroll of about $2.5million per month. In addition, Beaches pays around US$600,000 a month in
accommodation taxes and its electricity bill is said to be around $700,000 a month. The Providenciales International Airport collects approximately $1.5million per month from arriving Beaches guests which number in excess of 600,000 a year, while taxi operators make around $166,000 a month or nearly $2 million a year moving guests back and forth from the hotel. Earlier this year, Beaches general Manager, Jamie McAnally said the closure will be for light maintenance and renovations. “Every year, September-October is more of a quiet period for us. We run a pretty high occupancy year round, so this gives us an opportunity to get routine maintenance done in the rooms
and to also give the staff a break as well,” added McAnally. “It’s not uncommon for other properties here in Turks and Caicos to close during this time period because it’s typically a slower period.”
McAnally also noted that the resort will remain open until the very last day, and come Oct. 16 it will be a full opening, with all 20 restaurants available to guests that same day.
CCTV cameras help in solving crime, says Commissioner Botting By Todeline Defralien Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) has been a huge asset to the Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and has played a significant role in solving crime, according to Commissioner Trevor Botting. “The CCTVs have been in place I think about a year now and I think the CCTV has been a huge asset. I won’t give you any specific examples because most of the success around the CCTV is still within investigation in the criminal and justice system,” he said during a press briefing on Tuesday September
10th, 2019. Botting said law abiding citizens have nothing to fear from CCTV’s and should take great comfort from it. He added: “Our control is in our Police control room now; you won’t get the change because I don’t want you to see it, but if you ever got the chance, you would see people that are very adept and good at their job in moving between cameras and tracking people around this island. It has certainly been helpful in identification and it has restricted the movement of people around this island (Providenciales) without a shadow of a doubt, and when I say those people,
BUTTERFIELD GOLD GROUP OF COMPANIES POSITIONS AVAILABLE Butterfield Gold One (1) Air Condition Technician Require individual with certification in “Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Equipment Operation & Maintenance” with a minimum of ten years experience to service large operation including a supermarket. Must have over 5 years’ experience. Salary: commensurate with experience starting from $2,300.00 per month One (2) Electrician Minimum seven years experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, including electronic circuit boards. Individual should also posses basic plumbing knowledge and be capable of setting up and implementing a maintenance schedule. Certification required. Must have over 5 years’ experience. Salary: commensurate with experience starting from $9.00 per hour Island Pride Fuel One (1) Gas Attendant Good oral and written skills, no experience necessary. Knowledge of basic mechanically skills would be an asset. Knowledge to maintain gas pump machines would be an asset. Wages: From $7.00 per hour Island Pride Fisheries One (1) Labourer Cleaning and preparing fish for sale Display merchandise Re-stock refrigerator Cleaning work surface/area Any other assigned duty Wages: From $6.50 per hour Only Belongers apply for these positions. Application forms available from Butterfield Gold Human Resource Department. Only applicants selected for interview will be notified. Submit applications to by September 16, 2019 to: Butterfield Gold Ltd Human Resource Department 23 Parade Ave Providenciales Tel: 649-946-4211 Labour Commissioner, Labour Department Airport Road Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands All positions are held by work permit holders
I mean those people who are out to commit a crime.” The Commissioner further stated that CCTV and number plate recognition on Grand Turk will help in solving crimes there. “I am convinced that the CCTV and the number plate recognition on Grand Turk when it is up and running its progressing very well and we will also be having a significant impact on the crime up there. Citizens should feel safer with cameras watching. It is a worldwide debate about surveillance. It is not surveillance. It is there to make you feel safer and know that people
can get you help quickly if something happens. The only people who need to fear CCTV’s are those criminals,” he explained. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force with the support of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government will install more than 40 CCTV high definition and highresolution cameras at different locations around Grand Turk, identified by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. The Grand Turk CCTV system is expected to go live before the end of the year.
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Tender launched for review of public service pensions and terminal benefits A tender has been issued for a review of the Turks and Caicos Islands Public Service Pensions and Terminal Benefits (Gratuities) with a view towards implementing a new program in the financial years ahead, according to the Office of the Deputy Governor Her Excellency Anya Williams. The Turks and Caicos Islands Public Service currently exists without a pension or terminal benefits plan as compared to other overseas territories. Previously, public officers benefitted from a pension plan that was fully funded by the Government. However, with the establishment of the National Insurance Scheme in April 1992, the previous pension plan was gradually phased out, with persons who were employed by TCIG prior to April 1992 still benefiting from the fully funded plan, while officers employed after April 1992 do not qualify for any form of public service pension. Consequently, the award
of terminal benefits such as gratuity payments with respect to locally appointed staff was also ceased in 2012 in an effort to reduce public service costs, thereby removing the right to any form of terminal benefits. Under the new tender arrangements, a consultant will be hired to assist the newly formed Benefits Committee chaired by Her Excellency the Deputy Governor, in reviewing and assessing the feasibility of implementing a new benefits program in the Turks and Caicos Islands, taking into account the provisions of the previous plan and those that currently exist in other British Overseas Territories. Commenting on this work, Deputy Governor Her Excellency Anya Williams said; “My office is very pleased to be leading on the review of the feasibility of implementing a new Pension and or Terminal Benefits Program for the public service of the Turks and Caicos Islands, which has
been a very valid concern raised by staff that dedicate decades of service to the public service of these islands and believe that it is only right that they be adequately compensated for their service upon retirement.” She noted that the previous terminal benefits program came to a halt in 2012 as a part of the Civil Service Cost Reduction Exercise when public service costs stood at over 50% of annual revenue. “ Public service costs since then have been substantially reduced and managed to ensure that notwithstanding increases in pay, award of increments and hiring of new staff, that manpower costs ratios are maintained below 40% to ensure that should there be any shocks to the economy, these costs can be maintained and do not result in another downsizing exercise,” the Deputy Governor added. “As the implementation of new benefits programs will have an impact
Deputy Governor Her Excellency Anya Williams on these ratios, it is important to ensure that all costs and other factors are carefully considered. We are grateful to the Government of the Turks and Caicos for their support in funding this review and in considering the options for implementation once presented.” Interested bidders may review the above tender on the Turks and Caicos Government Website www.gov. tc /government-tenders or by following the below link. The closing date for submission is on September 25th, 2019. h t t p s : / / w w w. g o v. t c / g o v e r n m e n t tenders/2211-tender-notice-tr-1931-consultancy-to-review-the-turksand-caicos-islands-public-servicepensions-and-terminal-benefits-closingwednesday-25-september-2019-9-00a-m
Tentative list of the missing in Bahamas has 2,500 names FREEPORT, Bahamas— An estimated 2,500 people are listed as missing in the Bahamas in Hurricane Dorian’s aftermath, the government said Wednesday. But it cautioned that the names had yet to be checked against the rosters of people evacuated from the devastated islands or staying in shelters. Carl Smith, a spokesman for the country’s National Emergency Management Agency, said he expected the list to shrink as the names are checked.
More than a week after Dorian smashed thousands of homes on the country’s Grand Bahama and Abaco islands, the death toll stood at 50 and was expected to rise, with search-andrescue crews still making their way through the ruins. “The number of deaths is expected to significantly increase,” Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said in a national address Wednesday night. He said the Bahamas would
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hold a national day of prayer, and named hurricane response coordinators for the two most-affected islands. While power has returned to much of Grand Bahama, Smith said the electrical infrastructure around Marsh Harbour, Abaco’s largest city, was destroyed. In Freeport, the largest city on Grand Bahama, rental car company driver Clifton Williams said he was driving home Monday when he saw an
illuminated streetlight for the first time since the hurricane. “I was happy to see that. I didn’t expect that so quickly,” he said. “First thing I do, I cut on the fan and cool off myself,” he added, saying he slept well for the first time in more than a week thanks to the fan. Others in Freeport didn’t have power yet. “It’s the same as it was a week ago. It’s very hot,” said Samuel Antonio.
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Security around the courts under review, says Police Commissioner By Todeline Defralien Security around the courts in Turks and Caicos Islands is under constant review, according to Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting. Information reaching The SUN indicates that security around the law courts continues to be a very serious concern and there is a prevailing view that police are not providing adequate security for court users and court officials. During an interview with The SUN, Booting stressed that he is comfortable that officers stationed around the courts are doing their job. Asked what steps are being taken to improve and enhance security in and around the courts, Commissioner Botting said, “The security to the courts and the people who work within them is under constant review, we have got dedicated
court officers who have been trained for their job and I am comfortable that they are doing their job that they need to do now and if for any reason the security or the safety situation changes it is under constant review and we will change it.” “I am comfortable where we are right now but we are not complacent and if we have to respond to an increasing threat, then we can do that,” he concluded. In 2015, after then Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing and and elected cabinet ministers denied a request for additional funding for increased security costs for the SIPT trail, former governor Peter Beckingham over ruled their decision and directed the chief financial officer to make arrangements for the police commissioner to receive the additional $2million requested. The original request was for $4.3million to provide security for Special
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Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting Prosecutor Helen Garlick, her investigators and lawyers. “A request was made for an additional $4.3 million from the government for increase expenditure for the SIPT. We the active members of Cabinet categorically refused and deny that expenditure because we did not have sufficient justification for the expenditure given or the concerns that are mentioned earlier and not having information as to where the expenditure was going towards,” former Premier Ewing said then.
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Trade School coming next year, says Premier A trade school will be established in the Turks and Caicos Islands from the start of the next school year, Premier Hon. Sharlene Robinson announced. “We believe that we must make our people more employable and the young men spoke directly to our Minister of Youth when she took her Listening Tour to the streets: they want a trade and we are hastily working towards commencing a Trade School at the start of the next School year,” she said during a press conference on crime on Tuesday, September 10th, 2019. “ These are all critical programs in train: prevention, intervention, enforcement and rehabilitation are key drivers in our policies to stem the current tide (of crime).” The premier said that in addition to investing in crime fighting tools, her Government is committed to continuously investing in our most valuable resource, our
people. She noted that the Chance for Change Programme, which launched in July of 2019, aims to rehabilitate offenders through programs administered at Her Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk and decrease the rate of recidivism. “This initiative offers drug and addiction rehabilitation programs, skill development in agriculture at the onsite farm, culinary skill development, educational opportunities and anger management sessions to support the transition of offenders into wider society upon release,” the Premier continued. “Even more critical to rehabilitating an offender is to decrease the likelihood of becoming an offender. As parents, educators, church groups and civic groups, we are all accountable, in our individual spheres of influence, for the environment in which
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In-suite Dining and Special Events Manager The In-suite Dining and Special Events Manager directs and oversees all events at Seven Stars Resort & Spa as well as the catering& In-suite operations. The successful candidate will work extensively with the Director of F&B, General Manager, Chefs and Ownership to ensure that all events are executed to the requisite standards and that the restaurant’s private dining departments operate in accordance with their established budgetary goals. In-suite Dining and Special Events Manager is also responsible for the continued development of sales programs and business development activities to drive revenue and profitability for the department. As this is a senior management role, candidates must have a proven managerial track record and the ability to communicate seamlessly with internal and external stakeholders. •Suitable candidates must have extensive experience with In-suite Dining Services, Restaurant Management and F&B Supervisory •The ideal candidate should have 5-10 years of F&B administrative experience within a five star resort which includes designing menus and cost control •Must be organized, motivating, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and of course personable •Must be able to train current and new employees •Working knowledge of F&B Management systems, and restaurant based point- of sales systems is highly preferred Salary range: USD30,000to USD36,000 Retail and Spa Manager The Retail &Spa Manager will be responsible for overseeing the entire Spa function. This includes retail, a full-service gym as well as massage therapy. The primary role of the Spa Manager are; •To ensure optimum guest and employee satisfaction. •Plan or direct spa services and programs •Train staff in the use or sale of products, programs, or activities •Assess employee performance and suggest ways to improve work •Check spa equipment to ensure proper functioning •Coordinate facility schedules to maximize usage and efficiency •Develop staff service or retail goals and guide staff in goal achievement •Establish spa budgets and financial goals •Inventory products and order new supplies Skills and Qualifications: Customer Focus, Tracking Budget Expenses, Pricing, Vendor Relationships, Market Knowledge, Staffing, Results Driven, Yoga/ Pilates knowledge, Strategic Planning, Strong Management Proficiency, Client Relationships, Verbal Communication and able to work long hours. Must have international spa and retail experience. Salary range: USD35,000 to qualification.
USD44,800 per annum and is based on experience and
our children bloom. It is imperative that we unite to safeguard, motivate, educate, equip and inspire our youth to become productive participants in Turks and Caicos society. We stand ready to support all Youth Programs as we continue to manage a robust Youth Program under our remit. The Premier also said that in the coming days and weeks, she looks forward to sharing with in detail the strategic priorities of the comprehensive National Security Strategy. “My Government will not shy away from our responsibility in ensuring a safe and secure Turks and Caicos. Crime affects us all, it doesn’t discriminate. My Government is resolved to address this ever evolving challenge and ask you to partner with us to ensure that we all enjoy of a safe and secure nation.”
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Crystallization Specialist: This individual will be responsible for grinding and leveling of floors with the required machinery. Responsible for all of the following: Travertine Cleaning , Marble Polishing, Marble Cleaning, Granite Polishing, Etch Removal, Stain Removal, Limestone Cleaning, Lippage Removal, Crack & Chip Repair and Marble Floor Maintenance Requirements: •Knowledge of working with chemicals used for floor restoration, polishing, buffing or crystallization on different stone floor types – Limestone/granite/marble •Some math and measuring skills along with an eye for detail •Also requires a great deal of lifting, bending and squatting, so a reasonable level of physical fitness is needed. Salary range: USD12,000 to USD 13,500 per annum. Position currently held by a work permit holder Housekeeping/Laborers Turndown Attendant / Houseman/Attendants Clean, stock, and provide turn down service for guest rooms to ensure cleanliness and guest satisfaction while caring enough to do it well by adhering to the Resort Commitments. Job knowledge/Skills/Abilities •Ability to work conscientiously, meets deadlines, follows instruction and directions, with minimal supervision and detailed oriented •Ability to stand, sit, kneel constantly to handle specific details or demands of quality and speedy guest services •Ability to work with cleaning agents by extending arms over head, bending and stooping •Ability and desire to handle the heat as the layout of the resort’s rooms dictate •Ability to push, lift and/or pull equipment up to or more than 100 lbs •Ability to scrub and scour surfaces, extend arms over head to perform cleaning tasks, and work in confined spaces •Additional language abilities preferred Salary range: USD12,000 to USD13,500 per annum. Guest Service Agent: We are looking for a highly organized multilingual candidate with excellent people skills for the position of Guest Services Agent. The Guest Services Agent will be responsible for providing front desk services to guests, undertaking various administrative duties and diffusing conflict or tension in hotels, among other duties. Job knowledge/Skills/Abilities •Must be multilingual – French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese •4+ years customer service experience •Exceptional interpersonal skills •Excellent written and verbal communication •Good time management and organizational skills •Conflict resolution experience •Patience and good listening skills Salary range: USD12,000 to USD 13,500 per annum. ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING ABOVE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED. Candidates should apply to Seven Stars Resort & Spa, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales via e-mail at hr@ sevenstarsgracebay.com for consideration or should leave CV and valid police clearance at the security building for the attention of HR. Prospective applicants who are Islanders kindly send copies of your application to the board. Application deadline: September 30, 2019
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TCHTA joins forces for The Bahamas hurricane relief Members of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) are committing to assist The Bahamas in their time of need by partnering with local groups and donating to regional efforts. Last week, 185 mph winds of Category 5 Hurricane Dorian ripped through the Abaco and Grand Bahama Islands, damaging hundreds of homes causing causalities, floods, and leaving thousands of Bahamians heartbroken and destitute. “This is the worst recorded devastation in The Bahamas in recent memory,” said Todd Foss, President of the TCHTA. “Now that people are coming to terms with the aftermath of the storm assessing their losses, the family of the TCHTA mourns with them as we work to help them rebuild.”
“It’s a collective effort. The CHTA regional family, our members… we are all actively engaged in community initiatives that are aiding the relief for those affected by the hurricane. Locally, we are making plans to visit the affected islands with a team of volunteers from our Association, volunteers from the Harvest Bible Chapel and the TCI Friends of The Bahamas” Foss said. According to Foss, the primary focus for this trip will be to help the children as best they can so that they can reclaim some sense of normalcy amid the chaos. The TCHTA has been working closely with the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) to maximize the support across the Caribbean. CHTA has launched an online donation campaign on its website and has also created a Charity Buzz
auction for The Bahamas relief efforts. TCHTA hotel members have donated thousands of dollars in accommodation stays to those affected, while Caribbean hotel giant, Sandals Resorts and its charitable arm have raised over 290k for The Bahamas islands. TCHTA members are no stranger to hurricane relief as the group collectively played an instrumental role in the recovery efforts after the 2017 hurricanes Irma and Maria which wreaked havoc in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Foss stated that these relief efforts are important to the TCHTA as The Bahamas has strong ties to the Turks and Caicos Islands, and many Bahamians have contributed to the development and sustainability of the TCI tourism industry. An estimated 76,000 people
in The Bahamas have been affected by Hurricane Dorian. Many reside in the battered Abaco islands and across the island of Grand Bahama. The TCHTA is encouraging individuals to donate essential items to the relief initiative with a focus on children’s needs, and other essential items such as air mattresses, blankets, pillows, first aid kits, items for the elderly, flashlights, generators, hygiene kits, tarps, readyto-eat meals, non-perishable items, water filtration devices and financial donations through the CHTA website or locally through the Salvation Army, Humane Hands, Harvest Bible Chapel or the TCHTA office at Unit #52 Saltmills Plaza. For more information, please contact the TCHTA Office at 339-5787 or visit their social media pages.
New housing policy will be implemented soon, says Deputy Premier By Todeline Defralien Deputy Premier Hon. Sean Astwood is in the early stages of putting together a housing policy that will make home ownership more affordable and accessible. According to Astwood, the policy is intended to assist persons in the redevelopment of homes, getting persons into homes and also assisting persons whose homes would have destroyed during the storm and are not able to rebuild as yet. During an exclusive interview
with The SUN, Astwood said a Housing Department is being created and a director will be recruited soon. “The Government has just created the new Housing Department, budgeting provisions have been made for it and we will be recruiting of the director (of housing) and the supporting staff to get that going. We are looking at new legislation as well for that department and also I’m in the early process of putting together a housing policy that will do consultation with the public as soon as it is ready in the first draft.” He added: “We are going to be
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES! The Financial Services Commission (FSC), the regulator of financial services business in the Turks and Caicos Islands, is seeking suitably qualified applicants to fill several vacancies.
APPLICATION DEADLINE 18 SEPTEMBER 2019 SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR II Department: IT Department Location: Providenciales Annual Salary: $41,205 - $47,457.50 JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Systems Engineer, the System Administrator II (PLS) maintains the FSC’s networking, security and database systems, troubleshoots and resolves problems with the systems’ environments and assists users of the systems with daily issues to ensure that the organization’s technical infrastructure is operating at optimal efficiency levels. Details on the above vacancies can be found on the Commission’s website at https://tcifsc.tc/vacancies/ or by contacting the Commission at telephone numbers 649-946-2550 or 649-946-2791 ext. 4002 or 4021. Applications should be emailed to administration@tcifsc.tc no later than 18 September 2019. A copy of the application should be submitted to the Employment Services Department by emailing to CHbacchus@gov.tc and MCadams@gov.tc. Applications received after the application deadline may not be considered in this recruitment phase but may be placed on file for future reference. While we appreciate your response, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
assisting in different ways and some from having pre-designed plans that persons can get pretty much free, or at a very low cost...offering different concessions similar to what you’ve seen with the home owner’s policy that now exists; that type of policy will form under the Housing Department.” Meantime, part of the policy will be to support private sector entities that are looking to do housing developments that fit in what the government deems to be and required to get quality affordable housing to persons as soon as possible. “There will be more
Deputy Premier and MP for Five Cays, Hon. Sean Astwood announcements about this Department but we are literally in the stage of setting it up and we will be getting to the public quite shortly on that once that director (of housing) has been placed,” he said.
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Premier concerned about Grand Turk arson; fire truck purchased Premier Hon. Sharlene during the last House of Assembly Domestic Fire Services on all islands Robinson has expressed concern about Meeting, she addressed the House except Providenciales was suspended the increasing number of suspected and the people of this country on the during the Interim Administration. arson cases in Grand Turk, announcing increasing number of fires in Grand She added: “My Government there will stiffer penalties for arsonists Turk. She called on the arsonist(s) is the second Government to be elected and that a fire truck will be in the first to stop this deviant and seriously following the reinstatement of the country’s capital later this year. harmful behaviour and appealed to Constitution. My Government made During a press conference residents to not only condemn these a decision in its first Supplementary on Tuesday, September 10th, 2019, actions but to assist in finding this early 2017 to purchase a Domestic Premier Robinson said the acts of arson person or persons. Fire Truck for Grand Turk signaling are “so detrimental to the island”. “The increasing sites of burnt the restart of Domestic Fire Services She stated: “The interruption out buildings is giving the island on this Island. The funding continued to comforts and regular activity is an unsightly and unaesthetically to be allocated in subsequent understandably frustrating to the appealing image,”” the Premier added. Budgets signaling my Government’s Island’s residents having over the “Resources will now have to be diverted commitment to delivering on our last years seen flights interrupted due to demolish these structures which Plan....With the presence of the DFS, to poles being lit, the control tower could be otherwise used to build up.” the Airports Authority will continue being lit or the usual of the Airport in its primary critical role of providing Authority’s assisting in community NEW FIRE TRUCK coverage at the Airport. I use this fires; the closure of schools or the opportunity to share that the site for serious discomfort of residents whose The Premier, who is also the Fire Hall destroyed by Ike is now homes are nearby particularly the Minister of Finance, said she is advised being prepared for construction and Dump Site which saw multiple acts of that a fire truck has been secured during the procurement of additional Fire lighting.” the last budget cycle and will arrive on Trucks for the Airports Authority will “The setting of fires has Grand Turk during the Fall (between enhance coverage. Persons must know negatively impacted local businessmen September 23rd and December 22nd). that Fire Trucks are built to order and who have sacrificed and made “The need for this over the are not readily available for purchase; investments on the Island of Grand years has increased and so has the easily costing about $1m each.” Turk and they too have become victims. need for fire fighters on the Island of Premier Robinson continued: This is equally concerning as we are Grand Turk: a new career opportunity “As a matter of record, I want to keen to encourage the expansion of as well as an opportunity for volunteer encourage all of us to consult with the existing businesses. Equally troubling, services,” she stressed. leaders on Grand Turk to understand as shared in the House of Assembly, Regarding what she described how much is being invested on that are the concerns of potential investors the stinging criticism at successive island to rejuvenate that economy who have already raised this with me governments for the lack of domestic and the ongoing fires is a threat to the as Minister of Investment.” fire coverage and the presence of one Island’s economic recovery and must Premier Robinson said that fire truck, the premier noted that cease. I am urging those setting
Premier Hon. Sharlene Robinson
fires to give their Island the much needed chance to recover and the chance to attract the level of internal and external investment that is poised to come. Your actions are illegal and abhorrent and I am appealing to you to be good law abiding citizens. You are hurting the island. My Government remains committed to the rebuilding of the Capital in every way. Today I commit to a review of the Ordinance and to bringing a Bill that will introduce stiff penalties for arson. You can look forward to this. We will do everything in our power through resources and laws to stamp out undesirable behaviour and it is important not to be caught on the wrong side of the law.
contingencies from time to time. Duties • Prepare weekly, monthly and annual work plans and accomplishment reports. • Submit job reports and detailed engineering equipment failure analysis reports • Execute preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure high equipment availability. • Any other related duty as assigned from time to time.
PLANT PRODUCTION MANAGER Description •Responsible for detailed supervision of subordinate employees and contractors, who perform installation and maintenance work at FortisTCI’s generating facilities throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. Under the direction of the Senior Director of Energy Production, provide expert decision making assistance in the installation and maintenance of diesel engines (Caterpillar and Wartsila), high voltage equipment and electrical control systems in the production plants in a sound technical manner, to ensure the reliable operation and functionality of this equipment, as per design specifications. •The Production Manager must understand and commit to the corporate vision, and successfully gain the support of subordinate employees for and implement of that vision. Main Duties •Assist in hiring, supervising and mentoring a knowledgeable and motivated plant mechanical work force •Assist the Senior Director in identifying training requirements and annual training plans and responsible for training and mentoring of the work force. •Prepare weekly, monthly and annual work plans and associated reports as directed by Senior Director of Energy Production. •Ensure a high degree of familiarity and profound knowledge of specifications, fundamental operating concepts and operating and maintenance manuals and procedures for all plant assets and equipment. •In coordination with the Plant Operations and Electrical Maintenance Manager prepare work instructions for and supervise the day to day work of the plant technicians with particular regard to safety, efficiency and functionality of the plant and substations. •Responsible to see that all assigned projects are completed in a safe, efficient and effective manner. Also ensure that all assigned projects are completed on budget and on time. •Assist in the preparation of capital and maintenance budgets as assigned and directed. •Conduct testing and trouble - shooting of plant equipment in area of responsibility and in the longer term train others to perform these functions. •Be familiar with and adhere to all Company policies and procedures (including those established by past practice) relating to the position and to observe and enforce compliance of subordinate employees to these policies and procedures. •Be familiar with and adhere to the environmental, health and safety operating procedures of the company and ensure that all personnel in the departments follow these procedures. •Maintain and ensure the accuracy of statistical records of plant operations and maintenance activities as required by the company. •Provide calm and competent leadership in response to plant emergencies in a manner that inspires others to do likewise. •Perform other duties as may be assigned and/or required by Plant Operations
Academic/Technical/Management: Experience and Qualifications: Required: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical, or an accredited equivalent. • At least 10 years’ experience in Utility Industry in power systems application. • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance/operations supervision in a power plant setting. •Extensive experience trouble shooting Caterpillar and Wartsila Motor Generator sets •A high degree of knowledge and familiarity in theory of power systems and associated hardware such as breakers, substations, transformers, voltage control equipment and the like. •Familiarity with and competency in the use of computers and standard computing software programs. Abilities; Skills; Experience; Aptitude and Judgment: • Above average analytical skills in math and electrical theories • Excellence in interpretation of engineering drawings and manuals • Professional competency in written and oral communication skills in English • Good man management and communication skills. • Experience in working under utility emergency response condition • Experience in operation and maintenance of large generation units. • Ability to function effectively under emergency situations and thinks clearly and effective and deliver within deadlines and to work under pressure • Self-motivated, solution oriented and positive in outlook • Team player Salary range: $79,000- $118,500 Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Qualified individuals should apply to the addresses below. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is September 24, 2019 to: Avi Adams Manager Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com AND aadams@fortistci.com Ms. Desireka Glinton Secretary Immigration Board Zone 2 Airport Road, Providenciales Email address: jobregistration@gov.tc
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Premier Robinson’s address marking Irma’s 2nd year anniversary My fellow Turks and Caicos Islanders, two years ago on Saturday past, our nation faced an event of great magnitude. It was on this day in 2017 that Hurricane Irma arrived to our shores leaving a trail of destruction in her wake throughout the region. Until that point in time, Irma was unparalleled not only in strength but in its impact on every inhabited island in our chain of islands. As we watch with immense empathy what is unfolding with our Bahamian brothers and sisters, the strength of Hurricane Dorian has ushered in the harsh reality of our vulnerability as a nation that is highly susceptible to the negative effects of climate change. Our very existence is dependent upon our ability to adapt to the evolving reality of the immense power of Mother Nature. With a vision of a resilient Turks and Caicos in mind, my Government commissioned the creation of the Turks and Caicos Post Hurricane Recovery Plan. Developed in collaboration with the Caribbean Centre for Development Administration (CARICAD) this strategy is designed to not only guide the short, medium and long term recovery efforts, but ensure that resilience and capacity building are enshrined in the way forward for our islands.
Leading this early charge on the path to recovery was the National Recovery Task Force, which is comprised of a cross section of Government departments, agencies, the private sector and clergy. This composition is a reflection of the collaboration necessary to continuously progress toward normalcy for all. Recovering from a climate event as impactful as Irma is not an easy or rapid feat. Though we are still traversing the path to recovery, the Turks and Caicos has been a regional model for restoration and stability. My Government’s leadership has enabled our nation to maintain its Standard and Poor’s sovereign rating of BBB+; which is an economic indicator of the TCI’s strong fiscal position and is a reflection of our ability to economically withstand the effects of a large scale natural disaster. Our economic position further enabled my Government to provide direct assistance to Turks and Caicos Islanders in bearing the financial burden of home repairs in the short term by waiving both the Customs Import Duty and Customs Processing fees on items needed for home repairs and over the long term to potential and existing property owners through the
Premier Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson Homeowners Empowerment Policy. I encourage all to take advantage of the provision included in this policy which offers an Import Duty Waiver on materials for your existing home or a waiver on Stamp or Import Duty for a new home. Our fiscal and immigration policies facilitated early recovery for businesses in their rebuilding efforts. We remain grateful to the many local, regional and international agencies and Governments that provided support. With damages and losses assessed at $289,625,726 and $230,439,488 respectively and totalling
some $520,065,214 and with TCIG’s infrastructure taking a hard hit, projects linked to the recovery process and enhancing climate change has been the main priority of our Capital Program. We continue to rebuild our Schools and critical government buildings and infrastructure and we are confident that we are building back better and stronger. What must remain at the forefront of our minds is that we are still in the height of an active hurricane season. I urge you to remain attentive to any communications issued by the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies, remain diligent in your preparations and compliant with any instructions given in advance of any storms that may develop. As we reflect on the experiences that resulted from the passage of Hurricane Irma, there are a few things that we can be assured: that we are resilient in the face of trials; that we are committed to being our brothers’ keeper; and that through the grace of Almighty God we are able to surmount any obstacle or challenge that is placed on our path. During this hurricane season and all that follow, may God continue to bless and keep the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Magnolia Restaurant
Head Chef Position - Responsible for all aspects of kitchen planning food preparation, menu composition & daily specials - Proven track record of achieving monthly food cost - Responsible for purchasing and receiving as well as Quality control - Minimum 12 years experience in fast pace kitchen environment in a fine dining setting in similar position - Experienced in modern cooking skills including sous vide - organizational and training skills - Certified in kitchen hygiene management - Must be willing to work split shifts 6 days per week including weekends and public holidays - Pay is $20 per hour (up to 60 hours/week in season) - Share of gratuities - 4 professional and 2 personal references - Police Clearance
Line Cook Position - Assisting Chef in preparation and food service - Knowledge of all mother sauces, fish and meat preparation, fresh pasta, pastry skills an advantage - Must be willing to work split shifts 6 days per week including weekends and public holidays - Minimum 8 years experience in fast pace fine dining environment with an eye for details and steadfast work ethic - Pay is $8 per hour (up to 55 hours/week in season) - Share of gratuities - 3 professional and 2 personal references - Police Clearance
Maitre D’ Position
-Must be computer & R.P.E/ P.O.S system literate -College educated with degree in hospitality management -Pay is $10 per hour (up to 55 hours/week in season) -6 day work week including public holidays and weekends -Share of gratuities -3 professional and 2 personal references -Police Clearance -Minimum 6 years experience in fast pace fine dining environment as Maitre D’, Asst. Maitre D’ or Restaurant Captain -Exemplary customer service skills & training experience
Dishwasher Position (Available from November 1st, 2019) - wash pots and pans in an speedy efficient manner during dinner service - dish pit duties to include scraping left over food into garbage, rinsing and then loading/unloading dishwasher. Drying plates and cutlery - general kitchen cleaning duties including after service clean down of all work prep areas & floors - weekly deep clean of kitchen including ovens, grills, extractor hood and refrigeration - Pay $6.25 per hour (up to 60 hours per week) - Must be in good physical health as the work is very demanding - Police clearance required plus 2 professional and 2 personal references Qualified and interested BELONGERS ONLY to apply as the position is currently held by a work permit holder Please contact us either via email or drop resume at our place of business with copies to Immigration Board/Employment Services. Employer Information: Magnolia Restaurant-Miramar Resort-Turtle Cove Tel: 941.5018 Email: magnoliaprovo@live.com
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Soroptimist Club donates text books to nine students to mark International Literacy Day By Todeline Defralien In support of International Literacy Day, Soroptimist International of Providenciales donated textbooks to nine students to help promote literacy in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The presentation took place at the Oseta Jolly Primary School on Monday September 9th. The schools that benefited were Oseta Jolly Primary School, Ianthe Pratt and Shining Stars Preparatory. The children were selected for the assistance with the support of school guidance counsellors. Rachel Taylor, Program Action for Soroptimist International of Providenciales said, “International Literacy Day that was celebrated on September 8th, but because it fell on a weekend, we decided (Monday September 9th) to donate text books to nine students from two government primary schools. The Oseta Jolly
and apply these values to their lives. “It is our pleasure to present you with these books. We know that education is a priority and we would like to see all of you succeed.” Blythe Clare of Soroptimist International of Providenciales stated that the Club knows that text books are extremely expensive and they want to say thank you to their corporate sponsor NAGICO Insurance who donated a large sum of money toward this project. Dave Morgan, Principal of Shining Stars Preparatory, who spoke on behalf of the schools, expressed his sincere gratitude for this gesture. Blythe Clare of Soroptimist International of Providenciales, Rachel Taylor, Program Action for Soroptimist “I want to say thanks to International of Providenciales, President Barbara Smith-Hanfield Soroptimist Providenciales, Dave the Soroptimist for this wonderful Morgan, Principal of Shining Stars Preparatory and student of the Oseta Jolly Primary School. opportunity. I guarantee that the students will make good use of the Primary School of which we always Enable and Empower. President of Soroptimist books, the parents will be happy to partner, the Ianthe Pratt Primary School and this year, we decided to partner Providenciales, Barbara Smith- have them and that at the end of the Handfield added that the club is very year, they are going to be really, really with Shining Stars.” Taylor said the Soroptimist will happy to present these books to the successful. Thank you and continue to continue with their mandate to Educate, students on their journey as they learn do this great job.”
Mills Institute
Location: 45 Marby Drive Juba Sound, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Mills Institute is seeking Teachers/Teachers’ Aide Report to: Deputy Director Job Goal: The Primary goal is to provide and carry out curriculum instructions related to the school and Ministry of Education. Requirements: Must have at least One Year Teaching Experience at the Primary Level. Must be energetic, creative and able to use initiative Must be flexible Be open to ongoing professional development Be a team player Duties and Responsibilities: Plan, organize and execute daily teaching schedule Supervise and teach students Work effectively as a team member Take part in extra-curricula activities Be able to communicate effectively with parents Be punctual and professional Able to use various forms of teaching aids Handy Man Maintain and upkeep school premises Garbage removal Be able to undertake repairs, door installations and other areas as required Submit all applications along with copies of resume to: millsinstitute@gmail.com These positions are for work permit renewals Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicant are required to submit their application to the Labour Board
The School for Field Studies, South Caicos Several Openings: Marine Ecology and Environmental Policy Lecturers (2), Site Manager, Marine Operations Coordinator and Center Director Job Summaries and Qualifications: Lecturers and Center Director – PhD required (30K per year, new hires); Site Manager and Marine Operations Coordinator – BS degree, experience with facilities and vehicle/vessel maintenance (21K per year, currently held by work permit holders). All positions required to live on-site, minimum Open Water Scuba Diver unless otherwise stated, prior experience living/working at a field station and boat handling is preferred. To Apply: Please send your CV to HHERTLER@ FIELDSTUDIES.ORG Interested TCI Islanders are invited to submit a copy of their application to the Labour Board Start Date: Immediately
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Food For Thought starts its fourth year Food for Thought would like to wish all students a happy, healthy and productive school year. We hope our breakfast programmes contribute to your success. After the inevitable hiccups outside our control along the way and with the help of many, we have delivered our
first order of the year school - our breakfast programme schools have their ingredients for the first half of term and our food bank schools have instant oats for twenty students each day. We really appreciate the tremendous assistance we received in getting the big orders delivered, and all
Air and Sea Agency Location: Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Seeking: Truck Driver General Duties: Transporting finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers Must have a clean Police Record Salary is $7.00 - $10.00 per hour Contact: Tel. 941-4121 or Email: airseaagency@gmail.com This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
of the teachers, guidance counsellors and volunteers who prepare and serve breakfast each day. Thank you so much to our shipping partners: Lew 1 Shipping, SeaCor, Al Services, Caicos Express and Salt Cay Ferry! Our thanks also to Sunny Foods for their support and assistance, and to
Bayview for making our work so much easier by providing our awesome van! And to our little army of volunteers including Amrita, Mr Narine, Claudia, and Nanette. Find out more about Food for Thought at foodforthoughttci.com Contact us on info@foodforthoughttci. com or 242-FEED
Norman Cox / Seaview Market/ Ocean and Beach Resort
Rosa Maria Clare
Is seeking: Domestic Workers, Laborers, Bar Maid and chef/Cook Applicant must be able to clean, wash, iron, left at least 50lbs, mix drinks and serve Pay is minimum wage Please contact 232-4554 All jobs are currently held BY Work Permit Holders Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
Is seeking a Labourer To work on the Island of South Caicos Mondays to Fridays weekly Pay is $6.25 hr. four hours daily Applicant must be able to do minor repairs around the house, water plants and clean yard This job is currently held by a work permit holder Please contact 231-2786 Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
HS LTD. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Imperial Dry Cleaning & Laundry Centre apart of WIHL group of companies is currently seeking qualified individuals to become members of our Team. Bookkeeper Responsible for handling the fundamental aspects of Imperial financial recordkeeping, including recording financial transactions, managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank statement and completing annual returns. Job Description: •Prepare financial statements and reports, including the profit and loss statement and balance sheet •Assist with budget preparations •Pay bills and maintain ledgers •Receive, approve, client invoices •Code payables for accounts payable clerks to input. •Make bank deposits and receipts of money. •Reconcile bank account and distribute money within departments •Assure expenditures are in accordance with code balances for item acquisition. •Conduct invoice activities and pay vendors for delivered materials. •Provide inventory support, including maintaining office materials and supplies. •Receive requests for materials and equipment and prepare purchase orders accordingly. •Transmit purchase orders directly to vendors for purchases. •Prepare appropriate schedules and reports as requested by clients and partners. •3-5 yrs commercial laundry experience. •Bachelors Degree in Finance & Banking. •Knowledge of DCC System. •Draft letters, memos and proposals •Assist in daily operations •Must be able to work on weekends and public holidays •Knowledge of QB, Word, Power Point and Excel •Customer Service Focused Salary Scale: $24, 000.00 to $31,200.00 per annum based on qualification and experience. Please Submit Applications to: hr@wihl.com A copy should also be submitted to the TCI Labour Department. Submissions to be no later than September 21st, 2019 ; Belongers need only apply.
HS Ltd is seeking suitably qualified individuals to fill the following opening. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Job Description •Responsible for maintaining the general condition of the company’s properties with regards to all aspects of basic electrical, plumbing and mechanical. •Complete daily tasks as outlined by Supervisor. •Complete maintenance request work orders on a timely basis. •Performs all weekly, monthly and other scheduled preventative maintenance programs. •Actively pursue new tasks or jobs when assigned work is completed. •Maintain CCTV Security System. •Maintain and service pumps and control systems. •Maintain irrigation filtration system. •Schedule material purchase order request. Requirements •Should have eight years experience as a Maintenance Technician or experience working in a similar position. •Must have strong skills in troubleshooting and repair of electrical, plumbing and general maintenance. •Work with minimal supervision. •On standby for 24 hours call out emergencies. •Should have great oral and written communication skills. •Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel. The remuneration for this position is $24,000.00 per annum commensurate with experience. Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, HS Ltd, P.O. Box 124, Regent House, The Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5126; Fax (649) 946-5191; Email: ronnie@habgroup.com. Interested Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is September 23rd, 2019.
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Fortis Rate Review - an opportunity lost By Devon Williams Fortis TCI’s post-Irma rate review was a unique opportunity that could have changed the development of energy supply in Turks and Caicos Islands. unfortunately, that opportunity may now have been lost. While the Turks and Caicos Islands enjoys a fairly reliable public electricity network, and we all realize that there are costs associated with the maintenance of this system into the future, many persons are of the opinion that electricity rates are already high. The news of the approved increase recently has been taken with a grain of salt and there has been no public outcry for any form of organized resistance to the new rates. At the end of the day, most people in the TCI have become accustomed to the fact that the cost of doing business in this country is not
cheap and we would easily find a resolve to pay than to fight the idea of paying. In my view, however, the sitting government was presented with a unique opportunity when the request for rate review was presented, that was the opportunity to negotiate the commencement of Renewable Energy Buying by the utility provider to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. I must admit that I am not sold on the idea of doomsday global warming. In fact, I am a bit skeptical of many “Green” initiatives but I do believe that renewable energy, especially solar in our case, may hold the key to the reduction of energy cost in the TCI. In the Cayman Islands in February of this year, it was agreed to increase the amount of renewable energy their utility provider buys from the public and set new rates. The energy buyback program in the Cayman Islands aims at encouraging
individuals and businesses to develop their own rooftop or backyard renewableenergy systems and sell the energy to the utility company who measures the and buys the kilowatt-hours and places the power on the national grid. In Cayman, they pay 28 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for system sizes up to five kW, and 24 cents for systems between five and 10 kW. The company also pays 21 cents to government entities that generate between 20-100 kW. That country has committed to reducing their dependence on fossil fuels by 70% by 2037 and they are reportedly on target for getting that done. In our case we seem to have been in a great position to accelerate the TCI’s departure from fossil fuel dependence, even if it meant authorizing Fortis to purchase MegaWatts of energy from commercial providers approved by the electrical commission. It could have meant a stronger
Devon Williams and more beneficial partnership between the government, people and our utility provider but unfortunately it seems that Fortis walks away from the table the winner and the other two partners are left to wait for the next opportunity to negotiate.
GYMNASTIC TEACHER – JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Laporte’s Plaza - Unit # 2, Academy Way #5, Downtown Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Description: Provo Gymnastics Academy is actively seeking Gymnastic Coaches for the first Academy of its kind in Turks & Caicos Islands. Applicants must be enthusiastic and love working with children from ages 4 to 16, have strong skills in working as a team and show strong communications and class management skills. Must be fluent in English. Physical requirements include lifting 50 pounds, continual movement over uneven surfaces, setting up mats and equipment, etc.. Ability to provide sustained attention to gymnasts during class time. Willing to work evenings and week-ends as classes will normally open after school (3:30 pm). Positions are full-time jobs.
-To become familiar with the individual needs of gymnasts in each group. -To assist with gymnasts taking part in competitions or events. -To report any accidents, illnesses, safety hazards, discipline issues or child protection concerns immediately. -To set up and prepare training facilities and to clean up facility at end of the day. -To ensure children are released to the correct parent/ guardian. -To keep daily attendance records and progress reports. -To advise gymnasts about how to improve their technique as well as to avoid injuries. -To write up accident reports and to notify the office about injuries and checks in with the parents to follow-up. -To assist with routine office tasks, such as scheduling.
Duties and Responsibilities: -To prepare lesson plans and rotation schedule for team classes and assist in developing gymnastic programs. -To ensure maximum use of time and space by all gymnasts. Required knowledge and skills: -To prepare gymnasts working towards award schemes. -Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of
gymnastic programs, safety and organization (minimum of 1 year). -High school diploma or equivalent in a Sports Coaching Qualification. -Must be able to communicate well with co-workers, gymnasts and parents. -Have a certification in First Aid and CPR. -Knowledge of USAG levels from beginner to level 10 -Ability to monitor planned activities with children. -Teach skills on floor, bar, trampoline, beam and tumble trak. Salary/Benefits: -Salary is negotiable based on experience and expertise -3 weeks of paid vacation yearly. This position is new. Please send applications to provogymnastics@hotmail.com Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders can send copies of their resume to the Labour Board.
HS LTD. FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER This position will provide all Food &Beverage Management services within Fairways Bar and Grill at Provo Golf Club, including the daily operation of the F&B in the club house and on the golf course, as well as event/tournament banquet services. RESPONSIBILITIES •preparing and updating of various F&B menus •costing of all F&B items to ensure margins and profitability •hiring, training and development of all front of house and kitchen staff •implementing training programs & procedures in accordance with hygiene and food safety standards •planning labourrotas, stock ordering/handling and cost control •preparing annual financial budgets, monitoring and forecasting sales •implementing cost controls, labor management and revenue generating programs •promoting the facility to maximize revenue REQUIREMENTS •a proven track record of operating a F&B facility •an understanding of golf course etiquette, team management & good organizational skills •experience with EPOS systems including payroll management, purchasing and inventory systems •strong technical literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel •must be able to work closely with the Director of Golf to ensure that golf visitors and members are being properly serviced and that functions/ events are being professionally managed to ensure repeat business. •Must be able to worksplit shifts and unsociable hours on weekends when events are taking place. The remuneration for this position is $36,000.00 per annum commensurate with experience. Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, HS Ltd, P.O. Box 124, Regent House, The Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5126; Fax (649) 946-5191; Email: ronnie@habgroup.com Interested Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is 23rdSeptember 2019.
Milano Diamond Gallery is interested in hiring persons to fill the position of Sales person, Sales Manager Salesperson ` The successful candidates will be responsible for providing customer service and selling high end jewelry Candidates for Sales Person requirements: •At least 4 passes at CXC including maths and English •Good Communication skills •Friendly and able to work in a team •Sales experience would be an asset Sales Manager The successful candidate will work to ensure an increase in store sales. Candidates should have as a minimum qualification For Sales Manager: •At least ten years in the fine Jewelry Industry with at least 5yrs experience in a similar position •Diploma and or Certificates in Gemology related field •Excellent communication and administrative skill and a strong sense of responsibility •Willingness to work weekends or additional hours when required Based on experience salary will start at $2500 a month plus commission, this position is currently held by a work permit holder All candidates must be willing to work with an irregular cruise ship schedule Candidates for all positions must be friendly and able to work with a team and also speak excellent English, while proficiency in other languages will be considered a plus Applications can be submitted to Milano Diamond Gallery, Grand Turk Cruise Center 946-2276 Please also submit a copy of your application to TCI work permit board
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Skin Cancer Screening By Dr. Marsha Barnett
should not be ignored. This is called the ABCDE rule. Check your moles for asymmetry, border, color, diameter and evolution. In particular, a quickly evolving mole where obvious changes are seen in symmetry, color or size must be checked by a doctor. Other changes like bleeding, crusting or itching to a once asymptomatic mole must never be ignored.
Believe it or not, skin cancer is actually the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide! Luckily, in many cases, early detection and removal of the abnormal growth in an office setting is all that is required to achieve a cure. In a few cases however, whether because of late detection or the type of skin cancer, extensive surgery and even chemotherapy may be required. •An ‘ugly duckling’ mole And whilst most skin cancers do not metastasize or spread to distant areas Many persons have numerous in the body, melanomas do! This makes moles all over the body. But pay attention quick diagnosis and management to a mole that doesn’t look like any of the others, or is the lone mole on an essential. Skin surveillance in a doctor’s otherwise spot-free area. This may need office is advisable for most person but it is to be biopsied or removed as having a especially true if you have risk factors for mole that is obviously different from the skin cancer such as a history of sunburns, pattern on the rest of the body, is a sign a lifestyle where you are repeatedly in a for concern. sunny environment, a light complexion that rarely tans but instead gets red on •You have a ‘pimple’ that won’t go sun exposure and a personal or family away history of skin cancer. Some skin cancers, like basal cell However, it’s not good enough to go into your doctor every year to get or squamous cell skin cancer can look your moles checked. You must also be like a bump. Unlike a regular bump, no familiar with what to look for in case pus or cheesy material will come out of it something presents on your skin that when you squeeze it and it may actually you need to get checked before your next have an indented area. A central crust or scheduled visit. sore that will not heal or clears but keeps recurring is also a tell-tale sign. So, what should you look for? •You notice a mole on your palm or •Your mole is changing sole
Any sudden change in a mole
Many people have moles on the
soles of their feet or the palms of their hands, but they should be checked out, especially if the mole is new or changing. Also, when melanomas do occur in dark skinned individuals they are more likely to arise in these areas. •You experience changes to an area after having a mole removed If you’ve had a mole removed and you start seeing pigmentation or a bump or lump that’s extending outside the scar, this is extremely concerning. Even if you were told that the original mole was not a cancer, visit your doctor for a review as this may signal a recurrence of a skin cancer that was not previously diagnosed. •There’s a dark streak on your nail Melanomas can occur in the nail. Most often it is seen as a streak involving the entire length of the nail or may be limited to the base of the nail and cuticle. This is why it is important to remove your nail polish when you see your doctor for a skin check especially if you noticed an abnormality to the nail before coming in.
may be difficult for you to inspect these areas which is why it is important that you get these areas examined.” The number one risk factor for developing skin cancer is sun exposure. Wear sunscreen religiously with a SPF 30 or above. Reapply every 2 hours when in the sun and wear water proof varieties when swimming. Whenever possible, avoid the sun in the midday hours between 10 am and 3pm and partner with your doctor by being aware of any changes in your skin and having your skin examined at intervals.
•There’s a black spot inside your cheek
*Dr. Marsha Barnett is a general practitioner who also specialises in dermatology. For questions or Melanomas not only affect the comments, please contact her at skin but also the mucous membranes. drmarshabarnett@gmail.com or at That includes inside your cheek, nasal Associated Medical Practices - 946cavity, anal region and the genitalia. It 4242.
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 per annum DATE OPEN: September 2, 2019 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Houseman PROPERTY: West Bay Club
OPEN JOB POSITIONS DATE OPEN: September 2, 2019 START DATE: November 1, 2019 POSITION: Executive Housekeeper PROPERTY: West Bay Club Job Overview: Participates in the development of business strategies for the rooms division which are aligned with the overall objectives of the resort: Develops and implements business strategies for housekeeping; Monitors status regularly and adjusts strategies as appropriate Manages the operation of the housekeeping, public space and laundry areas. Ensures that the rooms and public space areas are spotless and continually restocked and straightened: •Develops and implements processes, procedures and standards for assigned departments which support achievement of service and financial goals •Prepares annual budget; monitors achievement of budget and takes corrective steps as appropriate •Inspects rooms, public space and back-of-the house areas continually •Determines appropriate staffing levels for forecasted business and schedules employees accordingly •Develops and implements process for providing employees with customer service, technical and safety training on an ongoing basis •Ensures efficient use of OPERA system for all guest housekeeping services and requests •Establishes positive relationship with unit owners to ensure proper service and maintenance of units •Oversees inventory, purchasing, disbursement and cost control for all linens, cleaning supplies, guest’s room and restroom supplies, laundry supplies, etc. •Manages operation of (and/or outsourced relationship with) laundry •Responsible for uniform inventory, issuance and ongoing maintenance •Monitors assigned departments with compliance to safety standards •Coordinates room availability with the Front Office Manager •Coordinates room maintenance with Director of Engineering Develops and implements strategies and practices which support employee engagement: •Recruits and selects qualified candidates •Provides employees with the orientation and training needed to understand expectations and perform job responsibilities •Communicates performance expectations and provides employees with ongoing feedback •Provides employees with coaching and counseling as needed to achieve performance objectives and their fullest potential Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply
Job Responsibilities: A houseman’s primary job duties include cleaning and maintaining guest rooms, bathrooms, work areas, furnishings and carpets. Cleaning rooms includes duties such as changing bed linens and emptying trash as well as vacuuming carpets and dusting furniture. You’ll also replenish guest supplies, such as hand soap and shampoo. Your duties don’t end with guest rooms, however, because you’re responsible for cleaning common areas, such as banquet and meeting rooms. Secondary duties may include shoveling snow from walkways, assisting bellmen, answering guest questions and helping the front desk person. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $8.50 - $9.25 per hour DATE OPEN: September 2, 2019 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Pool & Beach Attendant P R O P E R T Y: We s t B a y C l u b Job Overview: Assists guest with beach and pool recreational activities supervising, swimming and ensuring that the guests are catered to while they are relaxing on the beach or by the pool. Responsibilities: •Assists swimmers from water when in danger. •Provide excellent service consistent with the hotels standards operating procedures and brand attributes. •Greet all guests upon arrival, distribute towels, offer assistance with seating, and delivering consistent guest service, exceeding guest expectations, and providing all other supporting services. •Knowledgeable of pool facility such as length and depth of all pools etc. •Pool side bar hours of operation, location of facilities, and emergency procedure for rescue. •Knowledgeable of hotel facilities and services to answer guest inquiries. Shifts varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $8.50 - $9.00 per hour Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than September 24, 2019 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1020 Email: humanresources@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies
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Some requirements for our politicians. It is time to vote differently By Drexwell Seymour The majority of us perhaps vote for individuals based on the affiliation with party and therefore no matter whom the party endorses to run, that individual will win. Most times, we know they are not the right persons, but we still vote for them because they represent the party of our choice. As we prepare for elections in 2020/21, let us vote differently by voting for the best individual no matter their political persuasion. This article will summarize some of the requirements for our politicians in the upcoming general election and beyond. Authentic Christians We need candidates that are authentic Christians. Unfortunately, some of our politicians pretend they are Christians by quoting scriptures and claiming to be Christians publicly. However, privately, they live a life contrary to an authentic Christian. Fear God We need candidates that fear God (There are some non-Christians that fear God). If they fear God, hopefully they will do what is right. Experience We need candidates with experience in leadership, management, negotiation, representation and getting things done. Experience matters whether it is a failed experience or a successful experience.
Vision We need candidates that have a vision. Without vision, the people will perish. Too many of our candidates are just talking, giving fancy speeches and taking credit for a booming economy they had no control over. Responsibility We need candidates that will take responsibility and stop blaming others for their shortcomings. They blame the British, the constitution, the permanent secretaries and the deputy governor but they do not blame themselves. Honesty We need candidates that are honest. Always tell the people the truth even if it hurts them. Do not try to cover up things or mislead the public when you know the truth. Many times, some candidates have a habit of telling people what they want to hear rather than telling people the truth. Integrity We need men and women of integrity that will not compromise themselves, their family, our country and their moral values due to greed, money, sex and fame. Look beyond political persuasion We need candidates that will look beyond party affiliations and whose priority is the country. The decisions and policies made should not be for or against particular individuals but for the best interest of the country. We need candidates that will identify individuals for advice no matter their political
party. We need candidates that will encourage and accept the outcome of the selection of individuals for a job or contract no matter who the individual is. We need candidates that will promote unity. Representation We need candidates that will represent us. After all, they were elected by the people and for the people. If you cannot stand and represent us, then why vote for you. I am not talking about going to the House of Assembly and making loud noises for that is not representation. I am not talking about going on social media and stating the obvious issues without lobbying for change or providing solutions. Passionate We need candidates that are passionate about this country. If you are truly passionate, then you will be proactive and take the initiative to get things done. You will not remain silent. Patriotism We need candidates that are patriotic to this country. Stop saying you love TCI but continue to boast and brag about your birth place and calling yourself and your children anything but Turks and Caicos Islanders. A good track record We need candidates with a great history and proven track record. Some of these candidates have been your MPs already but yet they want you to vote for them again. Examine their contribution to your
constituency and your country. If they did not do anything before, what makes you think they will do something this time. Team players We need candidates that are team players. Too many of our candidates are focusing on themselves and destroying the characters of their colleagues. If they do it to their colleagues, what do you think they will do to you? Effective communication We need candidates that will communicate effectively with the residents. Interestingly, some candidates communicate effectively during the campaign season or while in opposition. Conclusion While I admire persons who are bold enough to put their names forward on the ballot, it just cannot just be business as usual anymore. It cannot be how someone talks or the personality of someone. We are in critical times and we need radical competent candidates that can bring out real changes. There are some current candidates and other potential individuals on both sides of the camp that possess some of the requirements above but we need to look beyond the political affiliation as you may just be excluding individuals who can impact and transform this country.
Planning ahead and for the future By Shaun Malcolm The question that the Bahamian Government Ministers faced in the immediate aftermath of the near total devastation that hurricane Dorian inflicted on Abaco and Grand Bahama Islands was; how do we feed our people? Dorian pummeled Abaco and Grand Bahama Islands for two days, with 30 inches of rain and a storm surge as high as 23 feet that totally flooded the airports and runways. There have been reliable assessments indicating that nearly 90% of the homes and buildings on Abaco and Grand Bahama Islands were severely damaged or totally destroyed by the hurricane. No water, no power. The United Nations has estimated that more than 70,000 Bahamians are without a home. The resident population of those islands are not likely to have consumed very much food or water, if any, during the 48 hours that the category 5 hurricane mercilessly stalled over their islands. Emergency food and water supply efforts by conventional winged aircraft were effectively prevented or delayed for nearly a week after the hurricane subsided due to complications related to the totally flooded airport runways at Abaco and Grand Bahama airports. Helicopters, with very limited cargo space, were the only airlift option available prior to the re-opening of the airport runways. Consequently, in the days and nights days immediately following the hurricane, there were more than 40,000 very hungry people walking around Abaco and Grand Bahama Islands with little or nothing to eat. Many were children.
The indisputable fact is that Global warming is expected to cause an increase in the frequency and intensity of hurricanes, as we have already experienced in 2017, and we must be prepared. At the very least we need to strengthen our government’s post hurricane response posture with a clear and concise plan to feed our people until electrical distribution can be restored and food and water supplies can be delivered and distributed to our islands. Our government must not fail to anticipate and plan for our basic food & water needs when a catastrophic environmental event prevents us from caring for ourselves or our children. I propose that our government design and construct a suitably sized hurricane-proof facility on high ground near the middle of Provo, to house a commercial grade kitchen with appropriate stoves, ovens, cooking appliances, accessories, commercial grade rotisseries, walk-in coolers and freezers, in a cafeteria style setting that would be capable of producing thousands of hot meals per day in the event of another hurricane, which we know will occur. An onsite auxiliary generator would provide power during any outage. We have enjoyed an effective and productive volunteer fire brigade here in the TCI. The same volunteer concept could be planned, organized and practiced in preparation for emergency kitchen mobilization immediately after a hurricane. We might also explore the option of renting the space to the public for private gatherings and social affairs in the absence of a hurricane threat, to help offset the cost and maintenance of the facility.
LABOURER TCI Paint & Supply Ltd is seeking candidates for the above position. Duties include but are not limited to: Performing routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate. Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges. Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment. Starting Salary $1,000.00 - $1,200.00 per month based on experience and qualifications Kindly forward resumes and qualification to the below address copy to the Turks and Caicos Islands Labour Department and Immigration Board: Employment Department TCI Paint Supply Ltd Leeward Highway Tel: 649-339-6275 Fax 649-941-4777 Email: brenton@tcipaintsupply.com
The necessity to feed our people in a crisis is magnified by watching the horrible conditions that our family and friends in the Bahamas have been forced to endure, without food or water. The tarmac on the Eastern end of the Providenciales International Airport (PLS) runway is barely more than a few feet above sea level. The water’s edge is a mere 800 feet away. The forecasted increase in the frequency and intensity of hurricanes exposes the PLS runway to the same risk of flooding during a hurricane that Abaco and Grand Bahama Islands airports were exposed to. In a hurricane emergency, that high water exposure delays or prevents the arrival of food, drinking water and medical personal. The risk and occurrence of flooding will only increase in the future with the forecasted increase in the frequency and intensity of hurricanes. The world’s environmental scientists agree that rising sea levels are the greatest threat posed by climate change. The inevitable rise of sea levels in close proximity to the PLS runway are problematic and will negatively impact future airport operations. If we continue to grow our tourism product in the future, as we have grown it in the past, the increase in the number of visitors and air carriers could soon overwhelm PLS’s current capacity and there are scant options available around the airport perimeter for expanding ground operations or passenger facilities. When one combines the consequences of the forecasted increase in the frequency and intensity of Atlantic hurricanes, with the low elevation of the PLS runway, and the consequences from the
persistently rising sea levels, as well as the approach of maximum passenger and aircraft capacity at PLS, one could conclude that now may be the time to begin proper planning and design of the next international airport for the Turks & Caicos Islands. I’m not suggesting we stop using PLS[P1] . But, I am suggesting that we shouldn’t keep all our eggs in one basket. Especially when we know that the basket is “wear dated”. The proper planning, design, land acquisition, construction, outfitting and training for a new international airport in the TCI could conceivably require five to seven years from start to completion. Middle Caicos would be an ideal location for a modern state-of-the-art international airport to serve the developing islands of North, Middle and East Caicos. An over the water elevated spine highway connecting Providenciales to North Caicos and Middle Caicos would provide fast, safe and efficient access. This is how I would plan ahead to feed our people in an emergency, and expand our international airport capacity for the increase in tourists and planes for the future. May God Bless these Turks and Caicos Islands
TURKS & CAICOS WATER COMPANY d.b.a. PROVO GOLF CLUB ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT The candidate should have advanced knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management practices, a working knowledge of golf course construction principles and a thorough understanding of the rules of the game of golf. Only persons with a minimum of five (6) years experience on a golf course with two years experience as a second assistant will be considered for the position. Salary: $34,800.00 per annum Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, Turks & Caicos Water Company Limited, P.O. Box 124, Regent House, The Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5126; Fax (649) 946-5191; Email: ronnie@habgroup.com Interest Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is September 23rd, 2019.
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Company:
CM&D Caicos Ltd.
Company:
CM&D Caicos Ltd.
Title:
Contract Administrator/Administrative Assistant
Title:
Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager
Reporting to:
Sr. Project Manager/Project Manager
Reporting to:
Senior Project Manager
Location:
On-Site at the AMANYARA job site (Northwest Point, TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands)
Salary Range:
$27,680 USD/year to $31,140 USD/year
Location: Salary Range:
On-Site at the AMANYARA job site (Northwest Point, TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands) $55,360 USD/year to $62,280 USD/year
THIS POSITION IS NEW. CM&D Caicos Ltd. is a Work Permit Holder General Description:
THIS POSITION IS NEW. CM&D Caicos Ltd. is a Work Permit Holder
Under general supervision of Sr. Project Manager/Project Manager this position provides complex secretarial/administrative support to the Sr. Project Manager/Project Manager. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload.
General Description:
Duties and Responsibilities 1.Type correspondence to include letters, memos, forms, minutes, proposals, etc. Answers nonroutine correspondence and assembles highly confidential and sensitive information. Takes, maintains, and distributes all project meeting minutes. 2.Interacts with a diverse group of important external clients, callers, and visitors as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. 3.Uses independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload. 4.Answers the job site phone, receives, and distributes all job site correspondence including all shipping/mailing, and document/drawing reproduction as directed by the Sr. Project Manager/ Project Manager. 5.Maintains all project files in accordance with CM&D filing system, RFIs, submittals, substitution requests, change proposals, and change order logs. 6.Arranges meetings, travel arrangements, and calendar coordination. 7.Maintains office supplies at the job site and ensures that the office equipment functions properly. 8.Performs other duties as requested. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent. College preferred. Experience: 5 years or more complex secretarial/administrative work experience for medium/ large scale construction projects. Skills: Must have knowledge of secretarial/office administrative procedures, and operation of standard office equipment. Strong communications skills both written and oral. Must be computer literate with MS Office (Word & Excel) and internet/email programs.
Assistant Project Manager provides full time support of the project management team and requires frequent, high level interaction with our Clients. He/She is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of our services are being delivered at the highest level to ensure that the Client/Owner is satisfied. Duties & Responsibilities 1.Assists in managing the day-to-day project activities. 2.Assists with the preparation, managing, monitoring and maintaining of comprehensive budgets, schedules and cash flow projections. 3.Establishes and implements a quality assurance and quality control program. 4.Leads project meetings, liaises with the Owners, and assists with presentations to the Owners executive management team. 5.Coordinates through his/her team, the preparation of RFP/bid packages. 6.Assists with the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of the contractors. 7.Assists with managing the design effort to ensure that the project is being designed to meet the owner’s objectives and budget. During the design management process, assists with the preparation of estimates and performs value engineering analysis and constructability reviews. 8.Oversees and manages the work of the contractors. 9.Participates in the review/update of project schedules/budgets (budgeted, actual, committed and projected). 10.Coordinates the processing of clarifications, submittals, and requests for information, shop drawings, substitution requests, change proposals and change orders. 11.Reviews and approves monthly payment requests by contractors. 12.Prepares monthly reports that discuss in detail the status of the project. Qualifications
This position requires an individual who is detail-oriented, energetic, able to meet imposed deadlines, and has the capability to learn the intricacies of unique construction projects and the temperament to work well with the aspects of the business. The position also requires a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Some analytical ability in order to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems and prioritize work.
Requires over 7 years of project management experience; a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering is preferred. A graduate degree or project management certification is a plus. Must have excellent communication skills both oral and written; be computer literate and capable of using MS Office (Word, Excel), internet/email, project management and scheduling programs.
Please send all resumes, job experience, and questions to: marketing@cmdintl.com
Please send all resumes, job experience, and questions to: marketing@cmdintl.com
Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicant are required to submit their application to the Labour Board
Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicant are required to submit their application to the Labour Board
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Do you aspire to build a thriving hospitality career at one of the leading luxury resorts in the Caribbean? Are you a self-motivated, talented team-player, interested in joining a dynamic team? The Amanyara Resort invites all suitable candidates to apply for the following positions: BELLMAN •Act as a constant presence at the front of the Entrance Pavilion, greeting all guests with a warm smile and welcome. •Keep the front of house area clean and tidy at all times, ensuring the entrance roundabout is swept, the Bellstand doors closed and the whole area is clear of clutter. •Ensure the interior and exterior of the Amanyara vehicles and Front Office golf carts are immaculate at all times. Vehicles must always be stocked with welcome amenities. •Provide a professional driving service to guests with safety and comfort being priority. •Ensure each transfer contributes to the overall guest experience at Amanyara by providing a knowledgeable, cheerful and helpful service •Provide a prompt and courteous pick up service for guest luggage when they depart the resort •Provide transport for guests around the resort in the golf carts. Guest safety and prompt, personal and friendly service are paramount. •Follow the direction of the Guest Assistants and Managers for transfers, delivery of messages and running errands •Ensure the Bellstand is well stocked with supplies: mineral water and prepared face towels in the fridge, towel trays, car cleaning supplies, broom, umbrellas •Valet park guest vehicles, ensuring they are properly tagged and keys hung on the key board •Ensure all luggage is labeled at the airport or when being placed in storage Requirements: •Certified TCI Driver’s license •Knowledge of TCI public road safety •Knowledge about the Turks and Caicos Islands •At least 2-3 years of experience in a luxury resort •Ability to perform under pressure and maintain a pleasant personality •Computer literate •Proficiency in English Salary: $9.00 per hour, plus service charge
FOOD & BEVERAGE ATTENDANT •Serves food and beverage to guest according to Aman standards and follows the service sequence •Follows all safety policies to ensure a safe work area •Develops a complete knowledge of menus, dish and glassware service and utilizes this knowledge in the service of the guests •Handles guest enquiries in an efficient manner and provides courteous and professional service at all times •Communicates promptly any challenges or guest comments to the supervisor Requirements: •At least 2-3 years of experience in a luxury resort •Ability to perform under pressure and maintain a pleasant personality •Proficiency in English Salary based on experience: $6.25-$7.50 per hour, plus service charge HOUSEMAN •Cleans, maintains and prepares arrival, departure and stayover guest rooms and bathrooms •High level inside & outside cleaning, shifting furniture, using heavy cleaning equipment, ladders, etc. •Maintains and cleans assigned Public Areas •Works on assigned projects in Guest Rooms and Public Area •Cleans and restocks staff locker room facilities and administration offices Requirements: •Minimum of 1 year work experience; preferably in a luxury establishment •High school diploma; housekeeping work experience is a plus •Proficient in English Salary: $6.25 per hour, plus service charge For further information on the above positions please contact us by using the details below. Candidates must be available to work 6 days a week, weekends, and holidays. Positions marked with * are currently held by a work permit holder. However, qualified belongers are encouraged to send a cover letter & resume with the following attachments: Valid Police Record, Passport Bio Page, Proof of TCI status i.e. PRC, Belonger Status Card or Naturalization Certificate Human Resources Amanyara Resort Northwest Point, Providenciales E: amanyara.training@aman.com Prospective applicants are also asked to send copies to the Labour Board, Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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We hire smiles!!!
Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond All-inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions. We hire the personality and train the individual. Applicants must have a clean police record and a good command of the English language both written and spoken. In addition candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays and week-ends. The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that applicants will be contacted for an interview via Text Message. The Administrative Department requires:
The Accounts Department requires:
General Manager
Reports to:
Managing Director
Reports to:
The General and Hotel Managers are responsible for the daily operation of the hotel, to improve and maintain a high quality of service that of a 4 star diamond hotel. He/she is expected to give direction to all management staff at the assigned property and to ensure that this direction being in line with that of the company’s is imparted and upheld by all Team Members on property. He/ She is expected to manage the property’s income and expenditure, additionally ensuring that on property revenue is continually increased. Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: Minimum Bsc. Preferably in Hospitality from a recognized institution; Minimum ten (10) years’ work experience in the Hotel Industry; Experience managing a 500 rooms or more hotel; Experience managing and overseeing conference facilities of 15, 000 sq. ft. or more; Experience managing a team of minimum 1500 employees; The Hotel Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder. The General Manager position is vacant. Recruitment to fill this position is underway at this time. The salary for this position is negotiable and dependent on experience. Photoshop Department requires:
Accountant Financial Controller
To ensure that all revenues have been properly accounted for; daily review of Audit to ensure that all departments are balanced and any discrepancies are recorded and addressed so as the financial integrity of the hotel is maintained. Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Management Three years minimum experience in Accounts department; Must have experience with Microsoft office Suite and Oracle Relevant Certifications; This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder. The Security Department requires:
Supervisor Officer Shift Leader Assistant Security Manager
Reports to: Security Manager
Supervisor
Under the guidance and supervision of the Security Manager, and within the limits of established Sandals Resorts policies, procedures, ensures the safety of Guests and Staff.
Reports to: Photoshop Manager The Photoshop Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the Photoshop, ensuring that all members of the team are adequately trained to deliver the superior product that exceeds the guests’ expectations and maximizes the entities revenue potential. Requirements include but are not limited to: Experience managing multiple photo retail outlets Experience meeting sales targets Ability to cross and up sell Three (3) years relevant experience
Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: Ability to generate reports and maintain logs Previous experience in this or similar capacity Experience supervising a team or shift (Supervisor) Ability to generate reports and maintain logs Previous experience in this or similar capacity Experience supervising a team or shift (Supervisor)
The Photoshop Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.
These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.
The Concierge Department requires:
The Food and Beverage Department requires:
Reports to:
Supervisor Agents
Reports to:
Concierge Manager
Supervises the Concierge operation and ensures personnel are executing their duties in accordance to SRI SOP’s. Directs and coordinates the activities and daily functions of the Concierge department according to standards of Sandals Resorts International. Creatively and innovatively foster, mentor and develop team members. Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: Minimum two years’ work experience in a similar or comparative position; Computer literate with computer application and software i.e. Windows/Excel/Access/Outlook. Ability to input and access information from a computer and to adapt to new computer technology; Excellent Customer Service Skills;
Food and Beverage Manager Director of Food and Beverage
Plans and directs the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describes, assigns and delegates responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub-departments, e.g., restaurants, banquets, etc. Develops, implements and monitor schedules for the operation of all restaurants and bars to achieve a profitable result. Applicants should satisfy the following criteria: College or University Degree (Hospitality Management,) and or equivalent experience. Demonstrate knowledge of an ability to manage Food & Beverage operation, obtained through hotel school, university and / or equivalent experience and apprenticeship training Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Manager in Food and Beverage
This position is currently held by Work Permit Holder (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.
The Food and Beverage and Assistant Food and Beverage Manager positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders and persons with On Island Status (however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time. Should a suitable local applicant not be found a permit application will be submitted.
The range for this position is $8.00 to $13.00 per hour
The salary for the position indicated above is dependent on skills and experience and is negotiable.
The Resort Shop Department requires: Reports to:
Resort/Gift Shop Supervisor
Reports to:
Resort Shop Manager
The Resort/Gift Shop Supervisor will support with the administration of the overall experience and quality of retail. This individual will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining systems, processes and policies for the smooth and timely operating of outlets in the Resort Shop department. Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: Three years Supervising more than one outlet Ability to meet and exceed targets The Assistant Resort/Gift Shop Manager position is vacant and recruitment is underway. If not filed by an individual with on-island status an application for work permit will be submitted. The Sous Chef and Assistant Pastry Chef positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.
The Watersports and Catamaran Departments require:
Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: Minimum three experience as Restaurant Manager in an international first-class hotel/resort. Experience managing a restaurant with over 300 persons seating area The Restaurant Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time. The salary for this position ranges between $23,000.00 and $38,000.00 The Kitchen Department requires:
Reports to:
Reports to: Watersports Manager Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies. Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: First Aid & CPR Certified;
Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Food and Beverage and within the limits of established Sandals Resorts policies, procedures, oversees and directs all aspects of the Restaurant operation at the level of standard and quality established by the company.
Watersports/ Pool/ Beach Attendant
Restaurant Manager Supervisor
Chef Supervisor Sous Chef
Under the guidance and supervision of the Sous Chef and within the limits of established Sandals Resorts policies and procedures, oversees and directs all aspects of the kitchen operation at the level of standard and quality established by the company. Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: Culinary institution or equivalent technical schooling or apprenticeship training preferred Three to five years’ experience as a manager/supervisor in an international first-class hotel/resort.
These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time. The range for these positions are $6.25- $7.00 per hour
Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to: mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com or placed in the secure drop box at the service gate or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn The Labour Commissioner The Human Resources Labour Department Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands
and
Department Beaches Turks and Caicos P.O. Box 186 Lower Bight Road
and should reach not later than September 22, 2019
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while maintaining the integrity of Sailrock Resort service standards.
Great House Management Limited [Sailrock] is seeking qualified candidates for the positions below: Activities and Tour Guide Operator This person is responsible for all day-to-day activities and excursions at the Sailrock Resort. Responsibilities: Include, but are not limited to: •Interacting with guest on a day to day basis •Booking Tours and Excursions for in house Guest •Preparing and scheduling daily activities •Ensuring all equipment is cleaned and stored properly •Knowledgeable of hotel facilities and service to answer guest inquiries •Willing to take ownership of all guest requests and complaints, try to resolve issues immediately and follow up to ensure the guests satisfaction.
Responsibilities •Working directly with the General Manager to manage all activities on property including employees, maintenance, sales, profit and loss controls •Demonstrating visible operational leadership and management to the resort staff •Coordinating, directing and managing resort operations to achieve maximum profitability, ensure guest satisfaction, protect the financial aspects of the business and maintain the building •Creating an environment that assures consistent guest satisfaction •Overseeing various resort department managers •Demonstrating a passion and understanding for company goals, concepts, practices and procedures •Monitoring the performance of the resort through analysis of guest satisfaction and financial reports •Working with Executive Director and corporate accounting team to ensure compliance of corporate initiatives and SOPs •Understanding and presenting impact of revenue, profit, or expenses that could affect financial results to executive leadership •Understanding and taking action using data from monthly P&L reports •Ensuring that product quality standards are met in all areas of the resort as it relates to the appearance, levels of maintenance and cleanliness •Establishing and maintaining preventative maintenance programs to protect the physical assets of the resorts •Building and maintaining strong working knowledge of HOA relationships •Oversight of event and special service activities to ensure overall success of the event operationally and financially •Working with staff to ensure maintenance of Uniforms Standard and grooming •Working with staff to maintain FORBES and resort SOPs •Working with staff to ensure Ximble SOP is maintained •Working with resort staff to ensure Human Resources policy compliance •Working with resort staff to ensure Corporate accounting compliance
Qualified Candidates Will Have/Be: •Must have good presentation skills. Must be enthusiastic and friendly. Must have good verbal communication skills. •Must have a Valid driver’s license •Must be CPR licensed and first aid training •Must be able to interact with people from different backgrounds. •Must have Working experience as an activities and tour operator for at least 2 years or more •Must be well verse in motorized and non-motorized water sport •Must be able to swim •Must be able to interact with guest •Must be experienced in the safety protocols both on land and sea involving all activities provided •Fluent in English (Fluence in more than one language is a plus) •Great attention to detail and creativity •Willingness to replenish professional knowledge •In depth knowledge of excursions and activities provided by the Resort •Able and willing to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.
Qualified Candidates will have/be: •Must have at least 5 or more years in Similar Post •Must have 3 years working experience in an established 5-star resort management environment •Working Knowledge of Opera system and or RDP systems preferred •Solid computer skills, including MS Office, Excel spreadsheet and MS Word •Well-organized and detail oriented •Exceptional communication and writing skills •Understanding Labor relations (where appropriate) •Working Knowledge of Housekeeping, Front Desk, Maintenance & Food & Beverage department •Proven success managing budgets •MS/ED.M in International Hospitality & Tourism
Salary Range $15,000 yearly
Salary Range •$50,000-$60,000 yearly - Bonus to be determine by GM
Reservations Agent This person serves as the voice of the hotel when guests first call or visit the property to inquire about booking. This role requires the Agent to take guest reservations in a professional and courteous manner
Night Auditor Night Auditor is responsible for the completion of the daily Night Audit of the property as well as responsible to meet and provide assistance to Hotel guests during the night and to provide guest service in accordance with the objectives, performance and quality standards established by Great House Resort
Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to: •Answer all incoming calls promptly, in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner. •Answer guest inquiries about hotel services, facilities and hours of operation. •Book room reservations while focusing on maximizing room revenue and average rate using standard rate quoting scenario at all times. Up sell rooms when possible. •Enter reservations into the computer according to standard operating procedures. •Communicate and work closely with the Sales Department to build group blocks and enter group bookings. •Maintain availability calendar and communicate all relevant information to the Front Desk staff. •Maintain accurate files and reports. •Handle all special reservations, to include V.I.P. reservations, packages and discounts. •Monitor daily sales activity and alert front office team of sold out nights, group status and possible problem situations. •Post no-show revenue daily, if required at property. •Be able to perform all duties of Guest Services Agent and assist at front desk as required by Hotel Management. •Communicate availability to wholesalers. •Review Reservations logbook and Guest Request log on a daily basis. •Send confirmations. Qualified Candidates will have/be: •Minimum 3 years’ experience at a similar level at a 5 star or full-service hotel. •3-5 years’ experience in Front Desk or Reservations •Fluent in English •Must Have Strong Communication skills •Ability to work effectively in an innovative fast-paced and multi tasked environment •Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service •Able to use RDP & Squirrel •Able to effectively exercise high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy Salary Range •USD $14,000 yearly Assistant Manager •Hotel Manager serves as a supporting role to the General Manager. The Hotel Manager is responsible for the development and execution of resort operations
Responsibilities •Ensure smooth running of day to day operation of the night shift •Check and go through all your reports for your today and next day preparation, ensures all are fully prepared for today/next day arrivals and departures •Ensure all VIP, tours and early arrival room assignment is properly done. Ensure all rooms ready prior to guest arrival •Ensure all due out room for the day are followed up and checked out by end of each day prior to the Night Audit process •Conduct Night Audit process refer to PMS day closing procedure and ensure PMS downtime procedures are followed accordingly •Ensure that all No show reservations are handed over to the next morning Duty Manager for processing •Determines room availability •Prepare daily reports related to the Hotel Revenue/Night Audit and distributes accordingly •To ensure that all cc emails are clear and followed up on a daily basis •Be visible in your area at all times Qualified Candidates will have/be: •Must have at least 2 or more years in Similar Post •Working Knowledge of Opera system and or RDP systems preferred •Ability to work on overnight/night shift •Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills. •Strong customer service orientation and skills. •Strong team member relation skill, a team player. •Strong organization skills. •Ability to perform and prioritize multiple task with ease. •Ability to operate, clean and maintain all equipment required in job functions. Salary Range •USD $16,500 yearly o Please submit applications to the Human Resources Department: o Drop off: W104 Venture House, Grace Bay, Providenciales o Email: HumanResources@Sailrockresort.com/swharton@southcaicos.com These are new positions. Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must also submit copies of their application to the TCI Labour Board.
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In preparation for the Holiday Season, The Hartling Group will be hosting a JOB FAIR at The Shore Club Ballroom, to fill Full-time and Seasonal positions at The Sands, The Palms and The Shore Club! OCTOBER 3RD—4TH RESERVED FOR PRE- REGISTERED APPLICANTS ONLY (SEE DETAILS BELOW)
OCTOBER 5TH OPEN DAY from (9:00 AM– 12:00 PM) FOR ANY BELONGER APPLICANTS, RECENT HIGHSCHOOL GRADUATES INTERESTED IN ANY POSITION We are looking for proven, qualified, energetic and enthusiastic applicants, with a drive to excel in the hospitality field in the following positions: AC Technician, Assistant Financial Controller, Assistant Front Office, Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Barback, Bartender, Concierge Agents, Beach Security, Bellman, Beverage Supervisor, Carpenter, Chef de Partie, Commis Cook, Common Area Senior Supervisor, Demi Chef de Partie, Engineering Supervisor, Executive Housekeeper, Executive Sous Chef, Financial Controller, Food Runner, Front Desk Agent, Furniture Painter, Carpenters, Laborers (Restoration), Front Office Manager, General Manager, Houseman, Linen Room Attendant, In Room Dinning Supervisor, Kitchen Technician, Groundsmen, Male Spa Attendant, Maintenance Admin, Maintenance Electrical Technician (AC/Plumbing), Maintenance Technician, Night Manager, Over Night Laundry Washer, Night Auditor, Pool and Beach Attendant, Purchasing Admin, Reservations Agent, Restaurant Supervisor, Retail Admin, Retail Supervisor, Room Attendants, Security Officers, Security Supervisor, Senior Maintenance Property Manager, Server/ Runner, Sous Chef, Spa Receptionist, Stewards, Turndown Attendants
PRE-REGISTRATION DETAILS
In order to be considered the job fair on the first two days all interested applicants MUST EMAIL or BRING IN their RESUME to any Hartling Group Hotel or Employment Services at Labour. Resumes submitted will be reviewed and if deemed acceptable, you will be registered and receive an email confirmation or call. Submit your resumes to ONE of the following address: careers@theshoreclubtc.com careers@thepalmstc.com careers@thesandstc.com PLEASE NOTE: All resumes are subject to screening. Only qualified and accepted candidates will receive an email confirmation with a scheduled time for meeting and required documents for the actual job fair. Managers will be readily available to interview. REGISTER NOW as slots will fill up quickly!
SEE YOU THERE!
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ENERGY REPORT
Perspectives for the Turks and Caicos Islands
Renewable Energy: Rewiring the Energy Future of the Turks and Caicos Islands Two of the central issues dominating Caribbean utilities in recent years have been resiliency and the transition to renewable energy. Both, of course, have been influenced by concerns regarding climate change. In the wake of hurricanes experienced across the region in recent years, governments and utilities have recognized the need for hardened, more resilient systems that can withstand extreme weather events. But resilient, hardened utility systems do not happen without significant investments, and as utilities and grapple with these concerns, the realities of climate change are making the shift to renewable energy a matter of utmost urgency. Across the Caribbean, renewable energy integration efforts have been gaining momentum, helped by technological advances, and lowering costs in some areas such as solar. Utilities and governments alike are committing to renewable energy targets to diversify the energy generation mix and to include sustainable energy sources such as geothermal, wind, solar and hydro. The potential for renewable energy does vary by location according to available natural resources, size of the country, size of the grid, and for other reasons, resulting in unique energy profiles for each territory. By way of a few examples, Jamaica has committed to transitioning to 50 percent renewable energy by 2030; Belize is targeting 95 percent renewable energy by 2030; St. Lucia looks to achieve 35 percent renewables by 2025 and the Cayman Islands is targeting 70 percent renewables by 2038. Targets such as these are determined by national energy policies, utility infusion studies, available infrastructural investments and other determinants considered unique to their situations. Here in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), the development of a Resilient National Energy Transition Strategy (R-NETS) signals that at the national level, the TCI is joining the Caribbean efforts to transition to renewable energy. FortisTCI is pleased to have been a key player in creating the RNETS, together with the TCI Government. The process was facilitated by the Rocky Mountain Institute. The R-NETS looks at the TCI electricity system over a 22-year period, from 2019 to 2040 and identifies several benefits to electricity stakeholders during this time, including least-cost energy, continued reliability of service, integrating even more renewable energy sources into electricity generation, system resiliency, and reduction in Co2 emissions. FortisTCI supports this measured approach. Done well and done right, all of the benefits identified in the RNETS can be realized for national development, and for the energy customers of the TCI. Over the 22-year period, there are opportunities to diversify electricity sources by increasing renewable energy penetration to 33 percent in total energy production. The strategy also calls for incorporating distributed and flexible energy sources, to increase system resilience to external shocks, and a reduction in total emissions, with a 12 percent decrease over the 22 years versus 2018.
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A large commercial installation at Carlisle Supplies on Providenciales, one of nine participants in the FortisTCI Utility Owned Renewable Energy (UORE) Program.
FortisTCI President & CEO Eddinton Powell shares a moment with owner of Grace Bay Car Rental Todd Foss (center), and Green Revolution’s Robin Spruce following installation of Grace Bay Car Rental’s solar PV to the grid.
FortisTCI has conducted an electric vehicle and charging station pilot project, with the 100% electric Nissan Leaf Acenta EV.
The R-NETS also proposes additional utility-scale solar PV projects with the aim of installing up to 7 MW total of distributed solar PV across the three main electricity systems in the TCI within the next four years. Pilot energy storage projects led by the utility also form part of the recommendations.
In 2018, the company was pleased to launch its electric vehicle (EV) and charging station pilot program, with the acquisition of a 100% electric Nissan Leaf Acenta.
As the TCI’s energy partner, FortisTCI is fully committed to leading in all of these areas. Our vision statement, ‘Transforming Energy in the Turks and Caicos Islands’, together with our new five-year Strategic and our Integrated Resource Plan, all serve to guide investments and activities in renewable energy integration. Beginning in 2016, FortisTCI has been integrating solar energy generation to its grid, through two renewable energy solutions – Customer Owned Renewable Energy (CORE) and Utility Owned Renewable Energy (UORE) programs, which focus on rooftop solar installations. Today, with nine customers in the UORE program, FortisTCI has installed 1 MW of rooftop solar PV, which have helped the company to avoid 1.5 million pounds of Co2 equivalent emissions. The company plans for another 1 MW of solar installations at locations in Providenciales, North Caicos, South Caicos and Grand Turk in 2020. FortisTCI also recognizes that the electrification of the transportation sector is an imperative for the Caribbean, as another way to reduce dependency on imported fossil fuel and transform the energy sector.
The pilot project has thus far revealed that the zero emissions vehicle offers an estimated annual savings of $600 (or $50 per month) on fuel, assuming a 25-mile average daily drive. Use of an electric vehicle would realize other savings such as vehicle maintenance, when compared with an internal combustion engine. The total cost of ownership is estimated to be lower for EV; for example, custom duty on imported EVs is 10% plus 7% processing fee, compared to 35-55% plus 7% for internal combustion engine vehicles. FortisTCI is embarking on another pilot project – in energy storage – to explore the available technologies in this area, and to determine the role they can play in the company’s renewable energy programs. The project, which will focus on behind-the-meter energy storage, also answers the call for energy storage investigation contained in the R-NETS. “These efforts represent significant investments by FortisTCI and an embrace of a changing business model in the utility sector,” states FortisTCI President and CEO Eddinton Powell. “The transformations happening in the energy sector require us to act now to ensure resilient energy systems, reliable service to customers, and a diversified energy mix to meet agreed on environmental objectives. At FortisTCI, we are preparing a new energy future for the TCI.”
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Beaches and Sandals Foundation host Back to School Giveaway B
eaches and Sandals Foundation hosted their annual Back to School Giveaway on Wednesday August 28th, 2019. Over 300 children benefited from the donation which saw the foundation giving backpacks and school supplies to children of the Lower Bight Community. In addition, the Foundation volunteers
also provided free haircuts and free hair braiding to children of the community. The day was also filled with lots of fun, games, food, and entertainment to prepare the students for the new school year. The donations were from guests’ contributions to the Sandals Foundation and Pack for a Purpose.
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TCI Christian Council marches against crime G
un crimes across the Turks and Caicos Islands have increase significantly and members of the community are doing all that they can to stand against violence. On Sunday September 8th in Providenciales, the Turks and Caicos Christian Council along with members of the community took the streets as they marched, prayed and worship against crime in the TCI. Also attending the march was Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Washington Misick, Minister of Tourism Hon. Ralph Higgs and Hon. Josephine
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Connolly. Commenting on the success of the March, Robinson said, “This is a great day. I am so glad that this initiative is taken by the Christian Council. It is one thing when political leaders call for a march, it is already coloured, but when the church comes forth for what it really is and when you see the spiritual battle and you see the spiritual leaders leading, that is more encouragement than anything else.” Misick added: “We have a lot of young people in this country who are unemployed, unemployable and who have no interest in work. We have to get to
the bottom of those social issues to find out what is the problem. This country is growing; it is one of the most prosperous countries in the Caribbean in terms of the GDP growth, but without pointing fingers, I think we as leaders have to take some of the responsibility for the fact that many of our young people are being left behind.” The march begun in the Downtown area, went into the Kew Town area and ended at Church of God of Prophecy in Five Cays. Photo Credit: Earlson Robinson.
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FRONT OFFICE MANAGER Reporting to the General Manager, Hotel Manager. Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: •Follow resort policies, procedures and service standards •Managing operation of Reservations, Front Desk, Bell Desk, Guest Service, Telephone as part of Front Office Department. •Develops and implements new procedures and standards for entire front office department. •Supervision of weekly payroll input •Respond promptly to guest requests for a supervisor of manager •Ensure that a detailed hand over is carried out between shifts including the volume of business, special guests, tasks to be clarified/completed and any special events that are taking place •Ensure a high level of product knowledge of the hotel and the local area, and know what is happening in the hotel •Ensure our customers receive a fast, efficient and friendly check in and check out Requirements: •Five years work experience as a Front desk manager or Reception manager •Can work well under pressure in a fast-paced operation •Thorough knowledge of customer service, office management and basic bookkeeping procedures •Can work independently and prioritize responsibilities •Must be well versed in all areas of PMS and POS hotel systems, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Opera, HotSoS, Micros, Delphi •Excellent communication and organizational skills •Degree in hotel management is a plus •Basic First Aid Salary for this position begins at $38,000.00 per annum and will commensurate with qualifications and experience. SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Reporting to the Financial Controller. Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: •Execute and/or coordinate general accounting and related activates •Supervise the operations of accounts office and Night Audit •Management of the finance function and overseeing the finance team. •Prepare End of Month journals and conduct the Closing process. •Assist in the installation of any new software – document retention, inventory management, payroll, POS. •Preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flows. •Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting process. •Preparation of Monthly P&L and Balance Sheet. •Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained. •Overseeing the Payroll process. Qualifications: •CPA Certification (CA, CGA or CMA) •3 to 5 years of relevant experience in hospitality financial management •Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Visual One and Quickbooks accounting software. •Verbal and written English and good interpersonal skills •Capacity to plan and organize work •Analytical skills and problem solving capacities Salary commencing at $40,000.00 and is based on experience. Belongers only need apply EXECUTIVE CHEF Job Summary: Candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully leading/managing in an upscale Food & Beverage environment; with strong culinary experience and training. •Responsible for the execution of all company policies and procedures, ensuring that all services provided achieve the established standards within the agreed budgetary controls. •Advise the Corporate Executive Chef on all matters relating to the kitchen area and ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen. •To assist the Corporate Executive Chef in budgeting i.e food cost/payroll/etc. •Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of the day-to-day operation. •Assist in training and development of Culinary staff members. •To maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items. •To test and evaluate products for quality, paying particular attention to yield/holding qualities/market price/wastage usage of leftovers. •Constantly inspect all food service sections during service time to ensure that the correct standards are maintained. •Responsible for control of equipment and scheduling maintenance. Requirements: •Minimum of 5 years of previous Food and Beverage international experience in a senior leadership role. •University/College degree •Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required •Developed proficiency with forecasting, cost controls and scheduling through related experience. •Highly responsible & reliable with the ability to work well under pressure in fast paced environment. •The ability to stand and/or walk for a long periods of time, lift up to 40lbs and push/ pull up to 50 lbs. •Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. Salary for this position begins at $50,000 per annum and will commensurate with qualifications and experience. EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Responsibilities: •Candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully leading/managing in an upscale Food & Beverage environment; with strong culinary experience and training. •Responsible for the execution of all company policies and procedures, ensuring that all services provided achieve the established standards within the agreed budgetary controls. •To assist the Executive Chef in budgeting i.e food cost/payroll/etc. •Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of the day-to-day
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operation. •Organize training and development of culinary staff members through the training department •To maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items. •To test and evaluate products for quality, paying particular attention to yield/holding qualities/market price and wastage •Responsible for control of equipment and scheduling maintenance. Requirements: •Minimum of 5 years of previous Food and Beverage international experience in a senior leadership role. •University/College degree •Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required •Highly responsible & reliable with the ability to work well under pressure in fast paced environment. •Ability to work cohesively as part of a team •Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times •Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. Salary range for this position begins at $42,000.00 per annum and will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. SOUS CHEF Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: •Assists in conducting periodic food inventories. •Assists the Executive Chef with departmental human resource functions. •Initiates and oversees ordering of food and kitchen supplies. •Supervises and coordinates the production of food according to menu specifications. •Assists the Chefs and Cooks in preparation of specific cuisine. •Inspects quality of food products used to prepare cuisine. Informs Executive Chef when quality is not acceptable. •Ensures all cuisine served to guests follow establish guidelines for quantity, quality, appearance, and palatability. •Checks physical cleanliness of operations. Ensures all staff practice “clean as you go” techniques. •Insures that staff is following all safe serve and health inspection standards. •Maintains proper working order of all equipment. Inspects ovens, burners, water faucets, and refrigerators. Reports deficiencies to Engineering Department. Requirements: •Graduate culinary art or Culinary degree strongly preferred •6-10 years previous experience as a cook •Full knowledge of ordering work schedule. Salary range for this position begins at $32,000.00 per annum and will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. PASTRY CHEF Reporting directly to the Group Executive Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for the dayto-day preparation of quality pastry items such as breakfast items, desserts, breads, displays and special request items. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: •Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely •Inspect the cleanliness and working conditions of all tool, equipment and supplies •Establish priority items for the day •Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to departmental standards. •Understand sanity food handling techniques •Direct hands on preparation •Daily recording and monitoring of kitchen inventory •Any other assigned duties REQUIREMENTS •Minimum of 3 years of experience within field. •Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities •Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment Salary for this position begins at $8.50 per hour and will commensurate with qualifications and experience. RECEPTIONIST As the receptionist, you will be the first face and voice to greet clients and assist them with their needs. The position requires excellent phone etiquette, Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge and the ability to multi-task. This is a fast-paced and exciting environment. We are looking for a team player who is self-motivated and can think on their feet. Speak with others using clear and professional language, prepare and review written documents accurately and completely, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, and support team to reach common goals. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. $7.50 per hour. Belongers only need apply PLUMBER Installs, maintains, and repairs pipes and fixtures associated with heating, cooling, water distribution, and sanitation systems on properties. Fix appliances, such as dishwashers and gas cookers. Inspects drainage and other plumbing systems for compliance with local regulations. $6.50 per hour. Belongers only need apply COMMIE LINE COOK RESPONSIBILITIES To prepare hot foods on range and or grill and ensure consistent quality following recipe cards and production standards; must be knowledgeable of food preparation and preparation methods, understand sanitary food handling techniques and knowledge of the safe operation of kitchen equipment. Salary Scale: $8.00 - $10.00 per hour. Belongers only need apply Interested persons may contact out Corporate HR department office or by submitting your resume with qualifications and experience to: hr@wihl.com Please also submit a copy of your completed application to our labour department. Closing date September 28th, 2019
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Chukka Caribbean Adventures (TCI) Ltd is about playtime! It’s about fun, laughter and a passion for life. Every single member of the CHUKKA team in Jamaica, Belize and Turks & Caicos contributes to helping their guests play; they get to wow them at every turn with all that the Caribbean has to offer. Chukka is always looking for new talent to add to our dynamic team.
All successful applicants must:
• Be at least 21 years old. • Be well spoken in English. • Possess excellent interpersonal & written communication skills. • Trustworthy & Reliable disposition with a clean criminal record. • Positive & disciplined work attitude in a customer service-oriented business. • Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedules and/or reasonable needs of the business. See below opportunities currently available in GRAND TURK: HOSTESS/SALES AGENT • Welcome clients on arrival to establishment. • Be able to collate food and beverage orders accurately and expedite to kitchen • Liaise with the kitchen and the bar to ensure that orders are completed accurately and efficiently. • Maintain cleanliness of workstations and overall service platform Minimum Requirements: • Minimum 1-year experience in a similar environment • Must possess pleasant a hospitable personality • Flexibility as a team player • Ability to take initiative and work under pressure in a fast-paced service environment • Highly sales driven Reports to: On Property Revenue Manager Compensation package: • $6.25 per hour, paid fortnightly Role currently held by work permit holder ZIPLINE CANOPY GUIDE • Document accurately all incidents and accidents on tour. Information must be communicated to the Location Manager immediately. • Ensure that all tour reports are completed properly and checked off daily. • Go through the tour at least three times per week. • Complete periodic inventory of resources and equipment. • Ensure that maintenance schedules are in place, adopted and up-to-date. • All equipment and tools used in the operations are properly functional. • Client Satisfaction Ratings are maintained above target 85%. Minimum Requirements: • One year experience in a related position • CPR and First Aid • Ability to work under pressure • Ability to handle complaint • Must have no fear of heights Reports to: Zipline Team Lead Reports to: On Property Revenue Manager Compensation package: • $6.25 per hour, paid fortnightly Role currently held by work permit holder LAND OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR • Ensure tour logistics are organized and accurate and sufficiently communicated to the team • Training and recertifying of all land tour team members in customer service and tour standard operating procedures • Liaise with Cruise Department re tour capacity maximization • Ensure all necessary equipment are available and are at the required standard for tour use • Conduct inventory of all land related tour equipment • Ensure tour trails inspections are conducted each day • Organize and execute staff motivational pursuits • Assessment and modification of all land tour standard operating procedures on a regular basis • Conducting daily huddles with all land tour team members • Make recommendations to Leadership team re tour logistics adjustments and capacity maximizations • Conduct and manage maintenance of all tour mechanical units and equipment • Diagnosing and assessing vehicle issues • Conducting on spot repairs • Assist in tour dispatching Minimum Requirements: • Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar discipline • Must possess a very flexible and positive attitude towards daily duties • Flexibility as a team player • Ability to take initiative and work under pressure • Certified mechanic • Certified in High Angle techniques • Must possess a valid driver’s license • Excellent verbal and written communication Reports to: • Country Manager Compensation package: • $2200.00 per month Role currently held by work permit holder TOUR GUIDE-HORSEBACK • Recommend the removal of anyone from the tour; anyone who fail to meet the minimum requirements. • Conduct equipment maintenance according to schedule. • Ensure that the area and facilities are clean and free of litter to enhance the attractiveness of the site. • Complete accurately all incidents and accidents reports. • Conduct the tour operations in accordance with the environmental policy of the organization • Monitor clients closely during tour to ensure that they are complying with the safety practices. • Recommend the removal from the tour; anyone who breaches the safety • Ensure horses are fed, kept clean and shoed • Ensure needed supplies for horse maintenance are reordered in a timely fashion Minimum Requirements: • In-depth knowledge of horses and horse care • Ability to calm disgruntled and/or challenging guests • Pleasing personality • Ability to handle complaints • Ability to work under pressure • High professional & ethical standard • Passion for nature & the environment • Must have the physical ability to frequently lift and carry heavy to moderate weights. • Lifeguard certification desirable Reports to: On Property Revenue Manager
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Compensation package: • $6.88 per hour, paid fortnightly Role currently held by work permit holder ON PROPERTY REVENUE SUPERVISOR • Ensure clients food and beverage needs are satisfied through prompt service delivery and premium customer services. • Ensure food service establishment is free from garbage and obstructive object and debris. • Ensure all team members are fully uniformed daily. • Conduct closing sales and reconciliation of all cashiers • Ensure meals are appetizingly presented • Liaise with the kitchen and the bar to ensure that orders are completed accurately and efficiently. • Ensure daily stock take is being accurately completed. • Conduct scheduled inventory of stock • Ensure food and beverage items are stored as according to HACCP global standards • Conduct daily huddles with team members • Create and execute promotions to enhance sales as required • Liaise with On Property Revenue Manager in purchasing needed items for facility and reordering items at par levels Minimum Requirements: • Minimum 1-year experience in a similar environment • Create a harmonious working environment amongst team members • Must be able to work in a fast-paced food service establishment • Ability to take initiative and work under pressure • Driver’s license required • Vivacious personality is a must • Excellent verbal and written communication Reports to: On Property Revenue Manager Compensation package: • $7.50 per hour, paid fortnightly Role currently held by work permit holder DOMESTIC WORKER • Maintain the cleanliness of bathrooms and administrative offices • Sweep, mop and sanitize unclean areas and surfaces • Compile and dispose of garbage and debris • Regular spot cleaning of high traffic areas • Ensuring waste bins have liners, bathroom possess necessary supplies. • Ensure par stock of required items are maintained Minimum Requirements: • Experience in effectively maintaining the cleanliness of high traffic areas • Knowledge of cleaning supplies and their compatibility thereof • Must possess pleasant a hospitable personality • Flexibility as a team player Reports to: Location Manager Compensation package: • $6.25 per hour, paid fortnightly Role currently held by work permit holder TOUR GUIDE – DUNE BUGGY • Conduct safe and fun tours as per tour’s description • Sanitize tour equipment prior to tour commencement • Wash tour units/equipment at the end of tours • Aid in general maintenance of tour units/equipment • Aid other areas/department as the need arises • Assist in tour dispatching Minimum Requirements: • Basic understanding of off-road units • Certification in mechanics a plus • Flexibility as a team player • Driver’s license required • Ability to take initiative and work under pressure • Minimum 1year experience in a similar environment Reports to: Operations Manager Compensation package: • $6.88 per hour, paid fortnightly Role currently held by work permit holder INVENTORY PARTS AND COST CONTROLLER o Coordinate the planning of Company Stores and Inventory department. o Develop Inventory trackers and stores record keeping systems. o Produce weekly and monthly reports associated with inventory and storeroom operations. o Working with Operations team to determine needs of specific Motorized units to include Truck, ATVs, Dune Buggies, Boats and Large Catamarans. o Research and locate Suppliers associated with specific Parts needs. o Coordinate and work with purchasing team to get approvals for purchasing of Parts and supplies. o Coordination of shipment to include transportation and customs. o Stock control management to include, reorder levels and quantities. o Constantly be looking at different suppliers and parts to determine the best suited for the environment. o Assist the Operations Manager to do inspections to determine quality of parts and products being purchased. o Provide suppliers/vendors reports on Parts quality, accuracy with the aim of improving partnerships and getting better service. o Develop and implement all SOPS associated with Inventory and storerooms. o Work with the Administration and Accounting team to ensure all invoices are properly documented and processed for payments. o Work closely with the General or Country Manager to find ways to contain operational costs and expenditures. Minimum Requirements: • Minimum Diploma / Certificate in Supervisory Management. • Minimum of 2 years in Supervisory Position working in a Tourism environment • Minimum 5 years experience working with Parts & Inventory distribution & controls associated with for Trucks, recreational vehicles and or Marine Vessels. • Must demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism. • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. • Trustworthy &Reliable disposition with a Clean Criminal record. • Positive & disciplined work attitude in a customer service oriented business. • Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends, public holidays as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedules and/or reasonable needs of the business Reports to: Country Manager Compensation package: • $3250 per month Role currently held by work permit holder Turks and Caicos Islanders applications will be given preference Deadline for submissions is September 20, 2019 Applications along with CVs/ Resume’ can be submitted via Email to: gtadmin@chukka.com, please place the desired position in the subject line or deliver to the below address: CHUKKA HUMAN RESOURCES CHUKKA CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES (TCI) LTD South Base Lyndon Gardiner Boulevard Grand Turk, TCI
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ENTERTAINMENT
In ‘Dolemite Is My Name,’ a return to form for Eddie Murphy It took Eddie Murphy more than a decade to get a movie made about Rudy Ray Moore. Judging by the response to the film at the Toronto International Film Festival, the wait was worth it. “Dolemite Is My Name” drew some of the best reviews of Murphy’s career, following the film’s premiere over the weekend in Toronto. It had been a while. Murphy’s last two leading performances — 2016’s “Mr. Church” and 2012’s “A Thousand Words” — were little seen and little This image released by Netflix shows Eddie Murphy in a scene from “Dolemite Is My Name,” which will be shown at the Toronto Film Festival loved. We should just stand all But “Dolemite Is My threadbare making of “Dolemite” Name” was a passion project for the with Wesley Snipes playing director night and clap for him,” Key said. The film has helped kick off 58-year-old comedian. He long ago D’Urville Martin. It’s a paean to met with Moore, who died in 2008 low-budget moviemaking and a a comeback for Murphy. After years at the age of 81, to discuss making celebration of creating something of working seldom if at all, Murphy a movie about the comedian. out of nothing, outside a movie is currently shooting a sequel to Moore’s famous character — the system that made scant room for “Coming to America,” also with Brewer directing and Snipes costraight-talking, kung fu-fighting African-American stories. For Brewer, a Memphis, starring. Later this year, the former pimp Dolemite — was his stand- up persona and star of the 1975 Tennessee, native, it’s a testament to “Saturday Night Live” castmember the independent filmmaking of his will host the show for the first time Blaxploitation classic “Dolemite.” since 1984. And after years away “I never let go of the idea. youth. “I came up in my career as a from the stage, he’s plotting a return It was always something I thought could be a great movie. I had been guerrilla filmmaker. You show up and to stand-up, with a tour planned for sitting on the couch. I took some you shoot. You don’t have permits. next summer. But before all that, Murphy time to do nothing,” Murphy said in You don’t have professionals help an interview. “It goes back to when you. You just have a bunch of other was again performing stand-up, only Rudy was alive. I literally went to people like you who have a blind as Rudy Ray Moore and outfitted in see him at a club. It just didn’t come passion,” Brewer said. “Sometimes the costumes designed by Oscartogether. And there was no Netflix those passion projects turn into winner Ruth Carter for “My Name something wonderful even though Is Dolemite.” The filmmakers back then.” recognized what a privileged sight “Dolemite Is My Name,” they’re terrible.” For “My Name Is Dolemite,” they were watching. directed by Craig Brewer (“Hustle & “Eddie comes in as Rudy Flow”), will be released by Netflix in the reception in Toronto was electric theaters Oct. 4 and begin streaming — especially for a performance and he starts telling jokes. And like on Oct. 25. It’s penned by Scott that for many recalled Murphy’s Eddie does, he goes completely off Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, performances of the ’80s. During book. If something comes, he just who memorably wrote another tale the standing ovation that followed rolls into it,” Brewer said. “Then he about an inexpert filmmaker: “Ed the film’s premiere, cast member left and I turned to the audience Keegan-Michael Key suggested the and said, ‘Y’all, do you realize what Wood.” “Dolemite Is My Name” lengthy applause shouldn’t stop for just happened? I don’t think he’s done that in like years! Decades!’” chronicles the ramshackle, Murphy. ”
A new album and fresh hits for ‘Game Changer’ Johnny Gill Johnny Gill might be considered an old-school crooner these days, but age has only been a number for the R&B veteran who is still making his presence felt. Gill’s “Soul of a Woman” topped Billboard’s adult R&B songs chart in June and “Perfect” featuring New Edition bandmate Ralph Tresvant recently reached No. 22. The songs are lead singles for his eighth studio album “Game Changer II,” which arrives Friday. At age 53, Gill said he’s grateful to still be musically appreciated. “Sometimes being an O.G., you don’t get celebrated. You get penalized,” he said. “Some are like ‘He’s too old.’ So to find yourself still having a place in this game, where you can still compete and make great music, it’s an indication to allow people to know that it’s being played all over the world. It’s being accepted by our peers. It’s a blessing.” Gill found fame with the five-member New Edition group after Bobby Brown’s departure in the late 1980s, recording three studio albums with them. He also teamed with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat to form R&B super group LSG who had the 1997 hit “My Body.” As a solo artist, Gill proved
R&B singer Johnny Gill posing for a portrait in Los Angeles to promote his eighth studio album “Game Changer II.” he could thrive on his own with the upbeat 90s dance track “Rub You the Right Way” and the smooth ballad “My, My, My.” Despite his achievements, Gill said he didn’t enjoy big career milestones as much as he should. The singer said he learned over time to relish in his accomplishments better. “I never really took it all in,” he said “What I’ve learned now over the years of doing this is to be in the moment, stay in the moment and embrace it. You can walk from that recognizing and realizing that you have something you can cherish, hold on and take with you.”
With his new project, Gill said he wants to offer different melodies other than his traditional R&B flavor. The 11-track album includes slow ballads and uptempo tracks, reggae tunes along with some Latin energy from Carlos Santana and Sheila E. The album is a sequel to Gill’s 2014 offering, “Game Changer,” which included “This One’s For Me and You,” an adult R&B chart-topper in 2016 with New Edition. Tresvant credits Gill for pushing through with another “strong project.” He said that was evident when Gill met the deadline to turn in “Perfect.” It was a song Gill initially wanted an “all-star” lineup on that would have included Charlie Wilson, Keith Sweat and Tresvant. But Gill was unable to get Wilson and Sweat’s verses in on time, so he submitted the track with just him and Tresvant. In hindsight, it worked out. Tresvant said it’s another example of Gill taking authority of his career. “He’s been doing this himself,” he said of Gill. “He’s been putting his own resources and his connections and money where his mouth is to make sure his career stays relevant.”
Injuries reported in stampede at Lil Wayne’s music festival
Festival-goers try to escape the crowd during Lil Wayne’s fifth annual Lil WeezyAna Fest at the UNO Lakefront Arena grounds in New Orleans A crowd stampede injured several people attending a New Orleans festival organized by rapper Lil Wayne. Large portions of an audience estimated to include 15,000 people ran at least twice Saturday night, causing injuries following Meek Mill’s performance at the Lil WeezyAna Fest. The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate reports police aren’t sure what caused the disturbance, but speculated that false rumors of gunfire or a fight could have prompted panic. “My brother said to me and my cousin, ‘Run. Just run. I don’t know what’s happening,’” local attorney Melanie Melasky said. “I turned around at one point to see what was happening, but everyone was running away.” It wasn’t clear how many people were injured. The newspaper reported fans knocked to the ground and suffering cuts, scrapes and bruises. On-site medical staffers provided care. A medical tent and concession stands near the stage were overrun, with the medical tent left in tatters on the ground. Sections of fencing were knocked over. Tables were overturned. And beverage booths near the main stage were damaged. “I didn’t know what was going on,” said George Krider, an employee of Bev Inc., the catering company that operated the drink booths at Lil WeezyAna Fest. “It was a stampede. The first thing you think is, ‘Was it gunshots?’ I think it was a fight.” Police officers stationed around the site said no shots were fired on the festival grounds. Some people looted during the melee, stealing from cash registers and tip jars, concession workers said. Some festival attendees took bottles of liquor and other drinks when the employees fearing for their safety abandoned the booths. After the beverage booths were initially overrun, and money and liquor taken, Krider said he and his fellow employees shut down the booth. “We salvaged what we could,” he said. The show continued despite the commotion. Following Meek Mill’s 30-minute set, rapper Travis Scott performed and Lil Wayne headlined the festival. The first Lil WeezyAna Fest in 2015 coincided with the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and was intended in part as a celebration of the city’s recovery.
CAIRSEA SERVICES LIMITED 29 Old Airport Road Ph: 946-4205 Fx: 946-4504 Email: shipping@ cairsea.com Requires: one (1) Labourer Duties include; cargo handling of both air & ocean freight, local deliveries & pickups, general maintenance of the apron, warehouse & office areas. THIS POSITION REQUIRES AIRPORT SECURITY CLEARANCE Hours: 8-5 Must be available for work on weekends & holidays Salary: $7.50 per hour This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Eligible TC Islanders should remit applications directly to the Board of Employment
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HEALTHY
LIFESTYLE
What we know so far about the US vaping illness outbreak
U.S. health officials are investigating what might be causing hundreds of serious breathing illnesses in people who use e-cigarettes and other vaping devices. They have identified about 450 possible cases in 33 states, including six deaths. A look at what we know so far about the outbreak as the investigation continues:
they recovered. Antibiotics didn’t work, and it’s not clear yet whether steroid drugs helped. WHAT VAPING PRODUCTS ARE INVOLVED? No single device, ingredient or additive has been identified. Most of the patients say they vaped products containing THC, the high-producing ingredient in marijuana. Others say they vaped only nicotine and others say they vaped both THC and nicotine.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? Patients are coming into hospitals with cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue and vomiting. HOW SERIOUS ILLNESSES?
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Many of the reports involve severe, life-threatening illnesses in previously healthy people. Many patients received oxygen. Some needed to be put on breathing machines before
IS THERE A COMMON THREAD? Doctors believe this isn’t caused by a germ. Instead, they suspect chemical exposure. And vape juice contains many possible culprits. After testing products, New York has focused its investigation on vitamin E acetate, which recently has been used as a thickener, particularly in
black market vape cartridges. Suppliers say it dilutes vape oils without making them look watery. Vitamin E is safe as a vitamin pill or to use on the skin, but inhaling oily vitamin E droplets into the lungs can trigger pneumonia. Immune cells containing oily droplets have been found in the lungs of some patients. These large cells, called macrophages, are the cleanup crew of the immune system. University of Utah doctors think this could be a marker for vaping injury. They wrote up their findings about six patients in the New England Journal of Medicine. WHAT ELSE IS IN VAPE LIQUIDS? Most e-cigarettes contain colorless, flavorless chemicals such as propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin, which create an inhalable vapor when heated. The chemicals are considered safe as food additives but their long-term effects when inhaled have not been
A liquid nicotine solution is poured into a vaping device at a store in New York studied. Researchers have found cancercausing chemicals in e-cigarette vapor, such as formaldehyde. However, it’s not yet clear whether those chemicals are present in high enough amounts to cause harm. E-cigarette vapor contains tiny particles that carry flavorings. Some early-stage laboratory and animal studies suggest these flavor particles can damage the lungs, airways and blood vessels, but more research is needed to better understand how human bodies react to them.
More vaping illnesses reported, As with adults, no easy way to many involving marijuana address weight with children Health officials are recommending people who vape consider avoiding e-cigarettes while they investigate more cases of a breathing ailment linked to the devices. While the cause remains unclear, officials said Friday that many reports involve e-cigarette products that contain THC, the mind-altering substance in marijuana. Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they are looking at 215 possible cases across 25 states. All the cases involve teens or A man smokes an electronic cigarette in Chicago adults who have used e-cigarettes or other vaping devices. Symptoms of the they don’t create all the cancer-causing disease include coughing, shortness of byproducts of breath, chest pain, fatigue, nausea and `burning tobacco. vomiting. But some vaping products have The CDC and Food and Drug been found to contain other potentially Administration warned the public harmful substances, including flavoring not to buy vaping products off the chemicals and oils used for vaping street. And officials recommended marijuana, experts say. people concerned about the health The mysterious illness risks “consider refraining from using underscores the complicated nature e-cigarette products.” of the vaping market, which includes Health and Human Services both government-regulated nicotine Secretary Alex Azar said in a statement products and THC-based vape pens, the government is “using every tool we which are considered illegal under have to get to the bottom of this deeply federal law. concerning outbreak.” Eleven states and the District E-cigarettes generally heat of Columbia allow marijuana for a flavored nicotine solution into an recreational use. THC-based products inhalable aerosol. The products have in these regulated markets are generally been used in the U.S. for more than a inspected for quality and safety, but decade and are generally considered there is a largely unregulated gray safer than traditional cigarettes because market.
Red, yellow, green. It’s a system for conveying the healthfulness of foods, and at the center of a debate about how to approach weight loss for children. This month, the company formerly known as Weight Watchers provoked a backlash when it introduced a food tracking app for children as young as 8. The app uses a well-known traffic-light system to classify foods, giving children a weekly limit of 42 “reds,” which include steak, peanut butter and chips. Obesity is a growing public health issue that nobody is sure how to fix, and around one in fivechildren in the U.S. is considered obese, up from one in seven in 2000. Childhood obesity often leads to adult obesity, and to higher risk for conditions including heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Getting kids to eat well and exercise is crucial, but figuring out how to do that effectively is extremely difficult — and sensitive. For some, the app was a reminder of bad childhood experiences around weight and shame, in public and at home. “I don’t think we appreciate the bias and stigma that families struggling with weight face,” said Dr. Stephanie Walsh, medical director of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. That can make it even more stressful for parents worried about their children’s health, she said.
There is no easy answer for achieving a healthy weight, regardless of age. But when it comes to addressing the topic with children, pediatricians and dietitians say there are best practices to consider. Parents may feel a conversation is not necessary, particularly with younger children, and that they can alter behavior by making lifestyle changes. But experts say a talk can be constructive, especially if the changes are going to be noticeable. The key is to approach the subject with kindness and caring, and avoid blaming any of the child’s behaviors. Children should also understand that any changes would be intended to make them feel better, and not about how they look. As uncomfortable as addressing the issue may seem, failure to do so may make a child feel worse if they’re being teased at school or feeling bad about themselves. “In some ways, just to get it out there may be sort of a relief,” said Tommy Tomlinson, an author who recounted his lifelong struggle with weight in “The Elephant in the Room.” Any adjustments to meals and activities should involve the entire family, so children don’t feel singled out. This is tied to the belief that the most powerful way to help a child change their behavior is by setting an example.
Cancer overtakes heart disease as biggest rich-world killer Cancer has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death in wealthy countries and could become the world’s biggest killer within just a few decades if current trends persist, researchers said on Tuesday. Publishing the findings of two large studies in The Lancet medical journal, the scientists said they showed evidence of a new global “epidemiologic transition” between different types of chronic disease. While cardiovascular disease remains, for now, the leading cause of mortality worldwide among middleaged adults - accounting for 40% of all deaths - that is no longer the case in high-income countries, where cancer
now kills twice as many people as heart disease, the findings showed. “Our report found cancer to be the second most common cause of death globally in 2017, accounting for 26% of all deaths. But as (heart disease) rates continue to fall, cancer could likely become the leading cause of death worldwide, within just a few decades,” said Gilles Dagenais, a professor at Quebec’s Laval University in Canada who co-led the work. Of an estimated 55 million deaths in the world in 2017, the researchers said, around 17•7 million were due to cardiovascular disease - a group of conditions that includes heart failure, angina, heart attack and
stroke. Around 70% of all cardiovascular cases and deaths are due to modifiable risks such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diet, smoking and other lifestyle factors. In high-income countries, common treatment with cholesterollowering statins and blood-pressure medicines have helped bring rates of heart disease down dramatically in the past few decades. Dagenais’ team said their findings suggest that the higher rates of heart-disease deaths in low-income countries may be mainly due to a lower quality of healthcare. The research found first
hospitalization rates and heart disease medication use were both substantially lower in poorer and middle-income countries than in wealthy ones. The research was part of the Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiologic (PURE) study, published in The Lancet and presented at the ESC Congress in Paris. Countries analyzed included Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, India, Iran, Malaysia, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Poland, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sweden, Tanzania, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Zimbabwe.
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Food & Beverage Server This person will work with the Food and Beverage Manager and play a key role in providing a positive dining experience. This person will reside in South Caicos. Responsibilities
Great House Management Limited [Sailrock] is seeking qualified candidates for the positions below: Front Office Manager •This person is responsible for all Front Office functions and staff. Areas of responsibility include Bell Staff, Switchboard Operations, Guest Services/Front Desk/ Security and Retail/Gift Shop, as applicable. This person will reside in South Caicos. Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to: •Having full knowledge of the resort, including room types, rates, relative features and facilities, food and beverage outlets and promotions, etc. •Maintaining information on prices, rates, specials, packages, programs, etc. while ensuring all staff are trained in all areas. •Directing and working with managers and employees to successfully execute all Front Office operations, including guest arrival and departure procedures. •Welcoming and registering hotel guests, explaining the accommodations, checking guests out of the resort, and preparing and explaining the bill. •Interacting positively with guests and responding to their special requests, needs, problems, issues and concerns and accommodating groups to ensure optimal levels of guest satisfaction and repeat business. •Improving guest and employee satisfaction and maximizing the financial performance of the department. •Initiating and implementing up-selling techniques to promote resort services and facilities to maximize room occupancy and overall revenue. •Managing the Security department. •Working closely with the Reservations, Food & Beverage, Spa, Housekeeping, and Security departments and communicating all pertinent information in a timely manner. •Working flexible hours, including shift work, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, as required. Qualified Candidates will have/be: •Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service •Fluent in English (fluency in more than one language is a plus) •Minimum of 5 years of experience in a 5-star resort •High School Diploma (Bachelor’s degree is preferred) •Able to handle cash and credit transactions •Able to use RDP & Squirrel •Able to effectively exercise high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy •Excellent communication skills – both written and oral •Exceptional time management skills Salary Range $40,000 yearly Security Officer Responsibilities •Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. •Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers. •Write reports of daily activities in case of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons •Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary. •Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls •Create security awareness among staff and guests •Respond immediately to needs of guests and requests of departments or staff for security assistance. Qualified Candidates will have/be: •High School Diploma •Excellent communication skills both oral and written •Knowledgeable and experienced in hospitality industry is desirable •Requires standing/walking throughout shift •Ability to work effectively in an innovative fast-paced and multi tasked environment Salary •$14,000 yearly
Include, but are not limited to: •Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including late shifts, as well as on weekends and on public holidays •Knowledge of all menus •Maintaining a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the restaurant •Complying with all food and beverage regulations •Taking food orders and utilizing suggestive selling techniques Qualified Candidates for both positions will have/be: •Knowledgeable and experienced in both food and beverage service •Must be of legal age to serve alcohol •Minimum of 1 year of experience in quality bar operations •Able to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods Salary Range $14,000 Annually Food and Beverage Manager Job Summary •The Sailrock Resort Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of all of Sailrock Resort’s food & beverages operating outlets (Restaurants, Bars, In room Dining, Fresh Market and Beach Services). The Food and Beverage Manager will also be required to manage, train, and develop team members and work within a set budget. Job Requirements •Arrive on time and be fully present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays •Plan and develop beverage menus along with Executive Chef •Ensure security of restaurant access, products and hotel property •Full operation of all aspects of 50+ seat restaurant •Provide excellent customer service •Strong customer service orientation and skills •Proactively solve problems and mitigate risks •Frequent sitting, standing and walking, may be required for long periods of time •Climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. •Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and/ or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. Qualifications •1-2 years of experience in a similar nature or capacity •Punctual, detail oriented, and positive •Excellent time management and delegation skills •Knowledge of menu planning and proven aptitude for restaurant management •Excellent organizational and leadership skills •Ability to lead and manage a team toward specific performance goals •Self-motivating and results oriented •Proficiency in MS Office, Squirrel Restaurant OS and FB Micros Salary Range $40,000 -$50,000 annually Pastry Chef This person is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the pastry and bakery section of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while planning production and developing seasonal offerings. Responsibilities: Include, but are not limited to: •Must be willing and able to work flexible hours including late shifts as well as on weekends and on public holidays. •Working with the Executive Chef on continual menu development and refinement, including but not limited to regular, seasonal, special, wedding, banquet, function, promotional, events and custom menus, while designing and completing scheduled menu transitions on time. •Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes •Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers Please submit applications to the Human Resources Department: o Drop off: W104 Venture House, Grace Bay, Providenciales o Email: HumanResources@Sailrockresort.com/swharton@southcaicos.com These positions are currently held by a Work Permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must also submit copies of their application to the TCI Labour Board.
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•Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills. •Ability to use all senses to ensure quality standards are met. •Ability to perform and prioritize multiple task with ease. •Excellent time management skills •Must be self-motivated and results oriented, and exhibit a “can do” attitude. •Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
•Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting • Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget •Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking •Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently •Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel •Maintain a clean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards Qualified Candidates Will Have/Be: •Working experience as a pastry chef for at least 2 years •Training in any approved pastry chef institution •Ability to create new pastries, desserts, and breads that are both attractive and palatable •Good knowledge of ingredients useful for pastry making •Ability to direct and supervise other members of staff in the kitchen to ensure compliance with organization’s standards •Ability to identify required skills and capabilities in prospective kitchen staff •Good leadership skills, including good interaction with subordinates and superiors in the organization •Good sense of judgment required for accurate task assignment to subordinates •Ability to motivate subordinates, especially when they are under pressure •Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service •Fluent in English (Fluence in more than one language is a plus) •Great attention to detail and creativity •Willingness to replenish professional knowledge •In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition •Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.) • Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field •Able and willing to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time. Salary Range •$16,000 yearly Airport Representative Airport Representative is responsible to meet and provide assistance to Hotel guests upon arrival, during transit and departure at the airport and generate additional room business at every given opportunity. This person will also be an ambassador to Great House Resort, assisting guests with luggage, as well as answering general questions and providing directions. Responsibilities Include but are not limited to •Ensure that all hotel guests are met and assisted at the airport on arrival and departure in •order to provide a personalized service •Coordinate and assist the arrival guest’s flight transition arrival at international terminal to •Domestic departure terminal •Build and maintain a good relationship with the Immigration Authorities and Airline •Personnel at the airport •Treat all clients and colleagues in a polite and courteous manner at all times •Give complete cooperation to any client or colleague requiring assistance in a prompt, caring •and helpful manner •Maintain an intense coordination with Reservation, Guest Service Agent and Driver/Bellman •on arrival/departure arrangements. •Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift •Frequent lifting and occasionally required to lift up to 50lbs. •Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling Qualified Candidates Will Have/Be: •Must Have High School Diploma •Strong customer service orientation and skills. •Strong team member relation skill, a team player. •Strong organization skills.
Salary Range •$14,000 annually Commis Job Summary •This role entails preparation of food and the maintenance of cleanliness in the kitchen. •Third Cooks are to assume responsibility for their station if assigned. •They are to perform all duties allocated by the chefs and senior cooks using proper and safe techniques. •Ensures food ingredients are available, cut, washed and stored. •Prepares sauces as required. •Work in compliance with the provisions of the OHSA, regulations, and internal policies and procedures. •Attend all required health and safety training programs and apply knowledge to daily operating procedures. Qualifications •Minimum 1-2 years of experience in quality restaurant operations on a similar capacity. •Knowledgeable and experienced in food service. •Knowledgeable and experience in beverage service. •Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays. •Excellent interpersonal skills. •Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have a strong initiative. •Must be able to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods. Salary Range •$14,000 yearly Food and Beverage Supervisor Job Summary •The Sailrock Resort Food & Beverage Supervisor is responsible for assisting the F&B Manager with the daily operations of all of Sailrock Resort’s food & beverages operating outlets (Restaurants, Bars, In room Dining, Fresh Market and Beach Services). Job Requirements •Arrive on time and be fully present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays •Ensure security of restaurant access, products and hotel property •Full operation of all aspects of 50+ seat restaurant •Provide excellent customer service •Strong customer service orientation and skills •Proactively solve problems and mitigate risks •Frequent sitting, standing and walking, may be required for long periods of time •Climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. •Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and/ or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. Qualifications •1-2 years of experience in a similar nature or capacity •Punctual, detail oriented, and positive •Excellent time management and delegation skills •Knowledge of menu planning and proven aptitude for restaurant management •Excellent organizational and leadership skills •Ability to lead and manage a team toward specific performance goals •Self-motivating and results oriented •Proficiency in MS Office, Squirrel Restaurant OS and FB Micros Salary Range •$16,000 yearly
Please submit applications to the Human Resources Department: o Drop off: W104 Venture House, Grace Bay, Providenciales o Email: HumanResources@Sailrockresort.com/swharton@southcaicos.com These positions are currently held by a Work Permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must also submit copies of their application to the TCI Labour Board.
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Passion Beauty Salon & Supplies
PROVO BODY SHOP
Location: Shop #6, Alice & Alice Plaza, Airport Road, Providenciales, Turk & Caicos Islands Is seeking one (1) Barber & One (1) Hairdresser Duties: To cut male and female hair, Styling and dressing hairpieces, extensions, and wigs. Creating hair styles for formal events Must be willing to work on public holiday and weekends To work 5 days a week Salary is $7.00 per hour Please Contact: 333-1201 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Labour Board #230397
Location: #31 Kew Town, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking three (3) Auto Body repair men Duties: Remove damaged body parts, including bumpers, fenders, hoods, grilles, and trim Must be able to paint a car completely To work 5 days per week Salary is based on experience Must have more than 5 years experience Please Contact: 243-6492 These positions are held by Work Permit Holders Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board #230386
A&H Beauty Supply
TCI Structures Ltd.
Location: Over Back, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking (1) Sales Clerk Duties will include processing sales, giving customer services, doing housekeeping and Inventory To work 6 days per week Salary is $7.00 per hour. This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Please Contact 231.1844 Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicant are required to submit their application to the Labour Board
CAT Construction Location: One Pelican Place, Unit #201, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking to employ a Mason Duties: Lays building materials, including concrete and brick, and constructs or repairs surfaces or structures. Salary is $9.00 per hour To work 6 days a week Please contact: 649-441-1055 This position is new Prospective applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders can send copies of their application to the Labour Board #230392
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Location: North Back Salina, Moxey Road, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking One (1) Mason -$7:50 per hour Is seeking One (1) Labourer - $6. 50 per hour Duties: Layering building materials such as bricks, concrete, tiles and other construction materials Duties: Candidates must be physically capable of performing manual labour outside daily which involve grass cutting, tree trimming, removal of brush and weed, general cleanup of debris and garbage from the properties To work 5 days a week Please Contact: 245-0724 Both positions are new Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the Labour Board
Location: F202 Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Seeking: 1 Domestic Worker Duties: Clean office once a week Salary: $250/mo Position currently held by work permit holder. Closing date for applications is September 20, 2019. Applications can be dropped off at the office, Immigration Board, and/or emailed to tcistructures@tciway.tc Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the Labour Board
Kenva Williams
Job Location: Millennium Highway, Blue Hill, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking a Labourer Candidates must be physically capable of performing manual labour outside daily which involve grass cutting, tree trimming, removal of brush and weed, general cleanup of debris and garbage from the properties To work 6 days a week Salary is $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 232-3977 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are required to submit their applications to the Labour Board #230393
FFF Construction
Location: Building #134, South Dock, Providenciales, Turk and Caicos Islands Is seeking One (1) Electrician Duties: Duties: Must be able to work on electrical equipment and in homes, factories, businesses and buildings, both existing and under construction, to install, repair and maintain power, lighting, communications and control systems Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary is $7.75 per hour Please Contact: 343-0592 This position is new Applicants who are Turks & Caicos Islanders should also copies of their application to the Labour board #603603
Aldora Robinson
Location: North Ridge, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking to employ a Live In Care Taker Position is a Babysitter Help with cooking and cleaning, washing and ironing. Must be able to drive. Salary: $6:25 an hour Please Contact: 3311426 or Email: aldorarobinson@ hotmail.com The position advertised is a new position Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
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Luxury Cuts & Braids Location: #2 Grants Gas Station Plaza, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking (1) COSMETOLOGIST Duties: Providing various beauty services, such as hair styling, manicures, pedicures, scalp and facial treatments, or make-up application Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpiece To work 6 days a week Salary: $7.00 per hour Please Contact: 241-2550 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the Labour Board
#230390
G. G. Construction Co
Is seeking One (1) Carpenter Carpenter/general construction worker of at least 10 years’ experience with knowledge of the following: Roofing Drywall Window & doors installation Screen fabrication/installation. Build scaffolds, roof supports, chutes, and framework. Install subflooring and other fixtures. Detect rot, decay, or chips in framework and make repairs as needed. Dig post holds to support framework. Any other duties pertaining to carpentry work Salary: $12.00 per hour THIS POSITION IS NEW Submit resume to: G. G. Construction Co Blue Hills, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Labour Commissioner, Employment Services Samuel Been Building Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands
Ultimate Charters
Location: Palm Plaza #18, Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking ONE (1) BAR MAID Duties: Serve drinks on board a charter boat Must be able to speak English Salary is $7.00 per hour To work 6 days a week Please Contact: 331-4175 This position is new Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the Labour Board
MBA Construction Location: #58 Tumpa Ave, Blue Hills, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Island Is seeking Two (2) Masons Duties: Layering building materials such as bricks, concrete, tiles and other construction materials Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary is $10.00 per hour Please Contact: 242-3450 Both of these positions are new Applicants who are Turks & Caicos Islanders should also copies of their application to the Labour Board
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James Fulford
In Grand Turk Is seeking a Domestic Worker Must be able to do general household cleaning, honest and hardworking Must be able to work 5 days a week Salary is $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 241-2560 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicant are required to submit their application to the Labour Board
Caicos Bakery & Retail LTD Location: #295 Governors Road, Grace Bay Road (behind Caicos café), Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking suitable qualified applicants to fill the following position: Baker & Pastry Chef Specialized in gluten free and organic products Have 5yrs experience in similar position Excellent Interpersonal skills Excellent written & verbal communication Ability to work within a team Must be a team player Suitable qualified candidates should apply in writing or send resume to: Phone (649)242-2266(Eric) Please Email: bakerytc@gmail.com These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Labour Board
#230386
Kendal Saunders
Albert Williams
Location: Marby Drive House #104, Jupa Sound, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Is Seeking a Labourer Duties may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials and using a variety of tools and machines To work 5 days a week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 246-5103 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the Labour Board #230388
Pastor Dennis Swann
Seeks to employ a Labourer In Grand Turk At a salary of $250.00 per 5 day Week The successful applicant will be required to maintain the property by cleaning outside the apartments on a daily basis Please note that this position is new Applicants who are Turks & Caicos Islander are required to submit their applications to the Immigration Board Zone 1 and to Kendal at Tel No. 232-1400
Seeks to employ a Labourer In Grand Turk At a weekly salary of $250.00 per 5 day week Applicants will be required to maintain his properties by cutting the trees cleaning the yards in keeping them in a pristine way Applicants are required to submit their applications to the Immigration Board Zone 1 and to Pastor Dennis Swann at Tel no, 231-2172 Please note that this position is new Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Labour Board
Rose Brice Sagnant
Stewart R. G. Howard
Location: Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking a Caretaker Duties: Taking care of an elderly person, completing light housekeeping, such as dishes or folding laundry. Caretakers plan, prepare and monitor meals Please Contact: 342-2313 Must be able to work 5 days a week Salary is $6.25 per hour This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the Labour Board #230391
Location: #16 Kira Isle Close, Leeward, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking a Live- In Nanny To take care of toddlers, prepare meals and maintaining the cleanliness of the home Salary is $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 941-5028 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Labour Board
EXPERIENCED NANNY WANTED
PARKER & SONS CONTRACTING
Location: Sea Sage Hill Road, Long Bay, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Seeking an experienced Nanny/Housekeeper For full time work Must be reliable, flexible and have a love for children with a patient and bubbly personality Must be able to work 5 days a week Salary is $6.25 per hour If interested, please email your resume to: Iquitabrooks@ hotmail.com . This position is new Interested TCI Islanders are invited to submit a copy of their application to the Labour Board
Is seeking a Carpenter Helper Main Duties: Using, Supplying or holding materials or tools and cleaning work area and equipment Working Hours 8 hours /Day - 5 days a week Salary $8.00 per Hour This position is new Interested Applicants are required to submit a formal application in writing, addressed to the company’s General Manger, by hand, delivered to Parker & Sons Con, Backsalina, Grand Turk Please Contact: Phone Number: 649 441-1225 Interested TCI Islanders are invited to submit a copy of their application to the Labour Board Last Application date: 20th September 2019
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Earthquake rattles two Caribbean countries An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 rocked Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada on Monday, but there were no reports of injuries or damage, the Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the University of the West Indies (UI) has said. It said that the quake, which occurred at 6.45 am (local time) was located Latitude: 11.13N, Longitude: 62.30W and at a depth of 84 kilometres (km). The quake was felt 102 km north west of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and 119 km south west of St. George’s in Grenada. The SRC said it was also felt 115 km north east of Carúpano, Venezuela.
Bahamian Authorities Not Reporting Haitian Victims says Embassy Official The Charge d’Affaires for Haiti in the Bahamas does not know how many Haitians, especially those undocumented, that are dead or injured after the Category 5 Hurricane Dorian. “We have dead and injured but we can not specify the number,” said Dorval Darlier. The diplomat says the Haitian government has given him the green light to do everything in his power to help our compatriots. “I am going to rent a charter plane to go to Abaco and Freeport who have been the most affected to provide assistance to Haitian nationals,” he said. Mr. Darlier plans to transport the most vulnerable to the capital, which he said was spared. “I have already had discussions with social services on the possibility of temporary shelter, said the diplomat. The chargé d’affaires confirmed the presence of a strong community in the area called “The Mudd” in Abaco. “This area has been completely submerged. The water had reached several meters in
The Charge d’Affairs for Haiti in the Bahamas, Dorval Darlier height,” said Dorval Darlier. that the Haitian victims are the Haitians living legally in ones who, for the most part, lived the Bahamas are estimated at about illegally in the Bahamas and refused 40,000, not counting the illegal to follow the instructions. “They ones. Dorval Darlier, however, does would be victims no matter where not intend to differentiate between they were,” said Dorval Darlier, for Haitians living legally and those whom more than 85% of homes living illegally in the Bahamas. “For Abacco and Freeport were destroyed. now, we do not make any difference “This is a place to build and not to between legal and illegal,” he says. rebuild,” said the charge d’affaires He rejects the information Haitian.
Antiguan PM says island in better position to negotiate sale of Scotiabank The Antigua and Barbuda government says it is now in a better position than before after the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) announced last weekend that it had approved the application for the transfer of the assets and liabilities of the Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) to the Trinidad-based Republic Financial Holding Limited (RFHL). Last November, RFHL announced that it was seeking to acquire Scotiabank operations in Guyana, St Maarten, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines. The RFHL statement said that the purchase price is US$123 million, which represents US$25 million consideration for total shareholding of Scotiabank Anguilla Limited; and a premium of US$98 million over net asset value for operations in the remaining eight countries. Antigua and Barbuda and Guyana had initially expressed reservations about the proposed acquisition, with St John’s indicating that it would not be issuing a vesting order to facilitate the move. The ECCB said that regarding the future of Scotiabank’s operations in Antigua and Barbuda, the ECCB says discussions are ongoing. But, speaking on his privatelyowned radio station, Prime Minister
Browne commenting on the ECCB decision, which had been taken in collaboration with the ECCB Monetary Council – comprising the finance ministers of the nine-member OECS grouping – said “in the first instance, the only leverage that we had would have been not issuing the vesting order. “Now we are in a better position because guess what, they neither have approval from the Central bank nor would they get the vesting order. So our position is even stronger today than it was two days ago,” Browne told radio listeners. Last week, following the weekly Cabinet meeting, the government said that the offer to purchase the Antigua Scotiabank assets, given that RBFH has indicated “it no longer wishes to consummate that deal with Scotiabank, puts the government in a bargaining position that brings it closer to realising its ambition for a consortium of local banks and the government to own those assets. “The notion that Scotiabank would close its branch is not likely, and the vesting order appears in the legislation of every Caribbean (and other) nations because banking is unlike other businesses. The bank is the guardian of the assets of the people of the country where it is found; the bank owns very little assets of its own. The price which it commands is a premium and
not the result of the asset-value that a meant therefore that the Central Bank supermarket or a laundry would control,” could not give any such authority for the the government said in a statement acquisition of the Antigua branch. following the Cabinet meeting. “And I have also indicated to them the Browne has in the past argued interest of the government of Antigua that Scotiabank – present in Antigua and Barbuda for there to be further since 1961 – must first offer for sale its consolidation of the domestic banks to Antigua Branch assets to a consortium of include a consolidation with Scotiabank local banks and the government. branch here in Antigua. And I would Browne has written to both have explained to them that our banks RFHL and to Scotiabank Canada, are just too small. They are not bankable indicating that Antigua would purchase for correspondent banking relations the branch for the same amount that because they are all under one billion US RFHL negotiated to pay. But Scotiabank dollars,” Browne said. has since replied indicating that it would In its statement, the ECCB said undertook either sell to RFH or close its branch. a review of the proposed transaction to Antigua and Barbuda has said assess the RFHL’s Strategic Plan 2018that it would “stand firm on the offer 2020; the financial condition of RFHL to to purchase, and awaits the next step by support the operations of the acquired Scotiabank Canada”. banking business of BNS, as well as all “Cabinet is persuaded that of RFHL’s subsidiaries; the implications Scotiabank will eventually yield to the for the stability of the ECCU banking offer and that the benefits that will system; and the technical/human flow to Antigua and Barbuda as a result resource capacity of RFHL to effectively of the sale to a local consortium will govern its subsidiaries across multiple be enormous – immediately and in the jurisdictions. future.” It said also, in completing its assessment, Browne told radio listeners he the ECCB consulted with the Central had participated in the meeting where Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT), the ECCB had taken the decision, but RFHL’s home regulator. added that ‘the point was made by me “The approval granted to the RFHL is that clearly Republic Bank has indicated subject to the condition that RFHL will that it is no longer interested in the be required to make a stake of its ECCU Antigua operation. operations available to the people of the “So on that basis that matter was ECCU through approved ECCU entities.” not properly before the Central Bank. It
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Trump warns of ‘bad people’ among Hurricane Dorian survivors, as refugees are turned away for lack of US visas US President Donald Trump said Monday that the US would have to be careful about allowing Bahamian survivors of Hurricane Dorian into the country, warning there could be “very bad people” among them. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, the president – who has made strict immigration regulations a pillar of his presidency – said that “everyone needs totally proper documentation”. “The Bahamas has some tremendous problems with people going to the Bahamas that weren’t supposed to be there,” Trump said. “I don’t want to allow people that weren’t supposed to be in the Bahamas to come into the United States, including some very bad people and some very bad gang members and some very, very bad drug dealers.” Confusion over required travel documents is hindering some efforts to help Bahamian refugees anxiously fleeing Hurricane Dorian’s carnage for the US. At the Treasure Cay airstrip, many private plane owners refused to fly anyone without a valid US passport over fear the pilots would be detained for questioning, slowing return flights. And hundreds of refugees were ordered off a Florida-bound ferry because they did not have visas. Viral video posted from the ferry Balearia in Freeport on Sunday included an announcement that “all passengers who don’t have a US visa, please proceed to disembark” the ship, headed for Port Everglades. The incident took place one day after the cruise ship Grand Celebration,
US, however. Many Haitian nationals living on Abaco Island refused to leave, or wanted to fly only to Nassau – the Bahamian capital located on New Providence Island – over fears they might be sent back to Haiti by the US government. USAID Administrator Mark Green met with Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis on Sunday after briefly touring Abaco, pledging the US government’s full support. The US military is assisting with relief efforts being led by USAID, which has brought in 89 people and four search dogs to pick The Balearia Caribbean ferry departs from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday to Freeport, through the rubble while simultaneously a city in the Grand Bahama preparing for a long road to recovery. “A team is already on the ground with 1,500 refugees aboard, arrived at did not want the ship docked for hours the Port of Palm Beach in an evacuation while the refugees were processed one by in The Bahamas and has started to help with search and recovery and shelter mission that had been coordinated with one. US and Bahamian governments. “We would have processed them, assessments on Abaco,” Prime Minister US Customs and Border vetted them and worked within our laws Hubert Minnis said. “Thank you for your Protection, however, said all of those and protocols and done what we had to support!” The agency brought in 47 evacuees possessed “valid travel do to facilitate them,” Silvestri said. documents” and urged private vessel Documents also were proving metric tons of relief supplies from the and aircraft operators to coordinate any an issue on some refugee flights to the Miami warehouse to help an estimated evacuation missions with Bahamian US. At the Treasure Cay airstrip, many 44,000 people, USAID officials said, and authorities. private plane owners refused to take about US$2.8 million has been allocated Normally, most Bahamians anyone without a valid US passport over to support response efforts. “What I was struck by was would need a visa, and WSVN-TV fear the pilots would be detained for the focused nature of the devastation,” in Miami reported that hundreds of questioning, slowing return flights. disappointed passengers left the Balearia. Thousands of Bahamians have Green told reporters. “There are parts It turns out they may not have actually been fleeing the islands of Abaco and of Abaco and the Bahamas that don’t needed to. Grand Bahama since Dorian slammed show a great deal of damage and then Stephen Silvestri, acting port into the island chain a week ago, a there are clusters of communities that director in Port Everglades, told the Category 5 monster that lingered for were devastated, almost as if though nuclear bombs were dropped on them. station that authorities in his port would days. have processed the evacuees without Entire communities were That’s how great the suffering is, the visas and has done so with refugees levelled, leaving thousands homeless. devastation is. “We recognise that there is a arriving on other ships in recent days. He The official death toll stands at 44, but blamed a “business decision” by the ferry authorities warn it will rise much higher. long road ahead,” he said. operators, suggesting the ferry operators Not everyone wants to go to the
Antigua and Barbuda negotiations to purchase LIAT put on hold The Antigua and Barbuda government has confirmed that negotiations with Barbados to become the majority shareholder in the cashstrapped regional airline, LIAT, “have been put on hold”. Antigua and Barbuda is seeking to become the largest shareholder government of the airline and is in negotiations with Barbados to acquire most of that country’s shareholding in the Antigua-based airline. The other shareholders are Dominica, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada. Antigua and Barbuda currently holds 34 per cent of the shares and if it succeeds in convincing Bridgetown to part with its LIAT shares, would have 81 per cent of the airline that employs
“I understand mathematics over 600 people and operates 491 flights and I understand percentages, and I weekly across 15 destinations. also understand value for money. So if St John’s said it would seek we were to settle at US$44 million, that to acquire the LIAT shares owned by would be a steal for Barbados, and we are Barbados through a take-over of the liability of Barbados to the Caribbean not in the process of giving away money. “We are in the process of creating value Development Bank (CDB). The island and to get fair value for the people of said the aim was to finance keeping the LIAT three planes owned by the CDB, since the re-start of negotiations has yet been Antigua and Barbuda, so as far as I am Barbados was prepared to sell them. set,” the brief statement noted giving no concerned – and I have said this to According to a statement issued indications as to what are the “events” the Prime Minister of Barbados (Mia after the weekly Cabinet meeting here, holding up the talks. Mottley) because she knows my thinking In July, Prime Minister Gaston – discussions cannot start at US$44 the current position on the negotiations had been discussed. Browne said that the US$44 million price million. She knows my position and has “Those negotiations have been Barbados was asking for its LIAT shares since come down,” he said then. Bridgetown has said that it does put on hold by a number of events in was too steep, insisting that while his both Antigua and Barbados, and by the government wanted a bigger stake in the not conduct negotiations in the public counter-offer made by the selling state regional airline, it had no intention of domain and has refrained from making public statements on the issue. which Antigua has rejected. No date for “giving away money”.
Deal signed by Guyana to protect Amazon Guyana has signed a pact to protect the world’s largest tropical forest. The signing took place on Friday in Letecia, Columbia, where officials from Guyana joined six fellow Amazonian countries. The pact, signed at a time when the Amazon is under threat from fires, aims to coordinate disaster response and satellite monitoring. Minister of Natural Resources Raphael Trotman, who represented President David Granger, signed on behalf of
Guyana. C o l o m b i a ’ s President Ivan Duque, Bolivia’s President Evo Morales, Ecuador’s President Lenin Moreno and Peru’s President Martin Vizcarra were the heads of state who signed. Suriname’s Vice President Michael Ashwin Adhin and Brazil’s Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo signed the pact on behalf of their respective countries. Trotman, in delivering a message on behalf of Granger reiterated
to the South American leaders that, “our president is the visionary who conceptualised the Green State Development Strategy (GSDS) for Guyana – it is our lighted path towards attaining a green and sustainable economy and is open to be shared and improved upon. “An inferno in the Amazon, two-thirds of which is in Brazil, and the reason for us being here, threatens the rainforest eco-system and also affects the entire An aerial view of forest fire in the Amazon over Indigenous territory in the state of Mato Grosso in Brazil on August 23, 2019 globe,” Trotman related.
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CIBC donates US$150,000 to Hurricane Dorian relief Efforts CIBC is donating US$150,000 to support humanitarian relief in areas impacted by Hurricane Dorian with a focus on the Northern Bahamas. The funds, which include a donation through CIBC FirstCaribbean’s ComTrust Foundation, will be distributed through the Red Cross. “We stand with all communities impacted by the devastating hurricane in The Bahamas and surrounding areas,” said Colette Delaney, Chief Executive Officer, CIBC FirstCaribbean. “We are committed to helping our clients, team members and communities recover and rebuild.” In the Northern Bahamas, CIBC FirstCaribbean will also be extending special banking assistance to affected clients to aid in their recovery efforts, added Ms. Delaney. Canadians wishing to support relief efforts, can donate to the Hurricane Dorian Appeal. Money raised will enable the Red Cross to provide relief and recovery activities in response to the disaster. CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 10 million personal banking, business, public sector
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Dorian insured damages in Caribbean as much as $6.5 bn
The “Mudd” neighborhood of Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco, after Hurricane Dorian passed through Hurricane Dorian, which lashed the Bahamas with devastating winds and surges of water, likely caused between $3.5 and $6.5 billion in insured damages in the Caribbean, said risk modelling and analytics firm RMS. The California-based company said late Monday its estimate includes insured losses associated with wind and storm surge damage across the Caribbean region, most notably in the Bahamas, which was the most severely impacted country. It added that the estimate reflects the costs of property damage and business interruption, with hotels and resorts making up a large portion of the overall commercial exposure in the two most heavily impacted islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco. “Port closures, damaged roads, and severe damage to the airport will make it difficult to deliver the necessary labour and materials to impacted areas,” Jeff Waters, senior project manager of the firm’s North Atlantic hurricane models, said in a statement. “Consequently, cost of materials is expected to inflate, and repairs could be prolonged, both of which are expected to amplify the cost of the claims from this event,” he added. Authorities in the Bahamas have updated the death toll from Hurricane Dorian to 45 but the number is expected to climb as only a portion of the affected area has been searched thoroughly and many people are believed missing.
Dr Peter Phillips returned as leader of opposition party Dr Peter Phillips, on Saturday held onto the reins of the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP), when he defeated Peter Bunting in a challenge for the leadership of the party. Phillips, 69, retained the leadership of the PNP by securing 1,427 votes to Bunting’s 1,351. The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) reported a 96 per cent voter turnout in the election which took place at the National Arena. Almost 3,000 delegates were eligible to vote in the election. General Secretary of the PNP Julian Robinson, who announced the election results, urged delegates to accept the results and work towards uniting the party. This is the third time that delegates are being called on to decide a leadership contest involving Phillips. He lost on the last two occasions when he went up against former president Portia Simpson Miller. Phillips, who took over the leadership of the party in March 2017, following the party’s defeat in the 2016 general election, had welcomed the challenge to his leadership by Bunting,
Dr Peter Phillips saying that it arguers well for the party gearing up for the next general election constitutionally due in 2021. “Our paramount consideration must be to provide the Jamaican people with a strong and effective alternative to an out of control JLP government which has unleashed unprecedented scales of corruption on the Jamaican landscape,” said Phillips, who took over from former prime minister Simpson Miller. Bunting, 58, the Member of Parliament Central Manchester said he had thrown his hat into the leadership ring after claiming that following the party’s defeat in the last by-election in East Portland there had been increasing speculation about both the desirability and the likelihood of a change in leadership of the party.
Antigua confident of establishing own law school Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin says he will use this weekend’s meeting of the Council of Legal Education (CLE) in Jamaica to continue making the case for Antigua and Barbuda to establish a law school. “I shall be making my case to the Council that we need the law school here in Antigua and Barbuda to serve the OECS (Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States) and other persons who are unable to . . . attend laws schools around the region,” he said on a radio programme here prior to his departure for Kingston on Friday. Antigua and Barbuda has been lobbying for the establishment of a school here since 2017 and Benjamin said he is confident that once he presents his findings and research on the issue, the Council, will eventually rule in his favour. “This attorney general has the ability of persuading people, he was part of the negotiating team that led to the establishment of the (Fourth campus of the University of the West Indies) here. I have no doubt that when he presents our legal arguments, our capability and our ability to have the school here in Antigua then common sense will prevail. “Remember that these
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decisions aren’t taken lightly. The university and in this case the law school will have to be persuaded that we are in a position in terms of infrastructure, demands and capability to have the school here. “I am satisfied that once I present my arguments to the School that they will be looked,” Benjamin told radio listeners. Antigua and Barbuda is not the only CARICOM country up in arms about its students not being able to study law at the prevailing campuses. In 2017, Guyana signed an agreement with the University College of the Caribbean (UCC) and the Law College of the Americas (LCA) as it moved to establish its own law school and ease the
difficulties being experienced by Guyanese students wishing to attend the Hugh Wooding Law School in Trinidad and Tobago. Attorney General Basil Williams said the establishment of the Law School will ensure that local law students no longer have to worry about gaining acceptance to continue their legal education at the Trinidad-based facility. But the CLE and the government have been at odds over the establishment of the school and last month Williams said the government will be moving ahead with plans to establish a local law school “one way or the other”. “We have a plan. I just told you with oil and gas we’ll have a law school,” Williams told a group of local law students, who had visited his office. As a result of several issues encountered with the CLE since the signing of an agreement for the feasibility study for the local law school in 2017, the Attorney General indicated that the government is mulling a law school which does not come under the CLE. “We could also model it after [The] Bahamas. They built and then they went under the umbrella of CLE,” he added.
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PM Johnson denies lying to Queen Elizabeth in Brexit crisis Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday denied lying to Queen Elizabeth over the reasons for suspending the British parliament after a court ruled his decision was unlawful and opponents called for lawmakers to be recalled to discuss Brexit. Since Johnson won the top job in July, Britain’s Brexit crisis has spun more furiously, leaving investors and allies bewildered by an array of decisions that have pushed the once stable political system to its limits. Parliament was prorogued - suspended - on Monday until Oct. 14, a move Johnson’s opponents said was designed to thwart their attempts to scrutinize his plans for leaving the European Union and to allow him to push through a nodeal Brexit on Oct. 31. Scotland’s highest court of appeal ruled on Wednesday that the suspension was not lawful and was intended to stymie lawmakers, prompting opponents to question whether Johnson had lied to Elizabeth, the world’s longest reining monarch, who must formally order the prorogation. “Absolutely not,” Johnson said when asked if he had misled the queen, who is widely respected for more than 67 years of dedicated service during which she has stayed above the fray of politics. Johnson said the current session of parliament was longer than any since the English Civil war in the 17th Century, adding that lawmakers would have plenty of time to again discuss Brexit after an EU summit on Oct. 17-18. He says parliament was suspended to allow the government
to present its legislative program. With less than 50 days until the United Kingdom is due to leave, the government and parliament are locked in conflict over the future of Brexit, with possible outcomes ranging from leaving without a deal to another referendum. A ‘no-deal’ Brexit could snarl cross-Channel trade routes, disrupting supplies of medicines and fresh food while protests spread across Britain, according to a worstcase scenario reluctantly released by the government on Wednesday. The “Operation Yellowhammer” assumptions, prepared six weeks ago just days after Johnson became prime minister, form the basis of government nodeal planning. Johnson has repeatedly said he will seek to strike a deal at the EU summit to remove the Irish border backstop, an insurance agreement to prevent the return of border controls between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. British lawmakers fear the backstop will lock the United Kingdom into the EU’s orbit for years to come. The European Union would respond positively if the British government shifts its position in Brexit talks in the coming weeks, Ireland’s Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said. But Coveney said that there were “significant gaps” between British proposals and what Ireland and the EU would consider. He said the threat of a no-deal Brexit might help make the British debate “more honest”. Belfast’s High Court dismissed on Thursday a case arguing that a British exit from
Sarah Palin’s husband appears to be seeking a divorce
Republican Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her husband Todd Palin arrive at a Republican congressional fundraiser in Washington
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits the NLV Pharos, a lighthouse tender moored on the river Thames to mark London International Shipping Week in London, Britain September 12, 2019 the European Union without a withdrawal agreement would contravene Northern Ireland’s 1998 peace accord. Johnson said the government is waiting to hear an appeal next week against the Scottish court ruling by the Supreme Court, the United Kingdom’s highest judicial body, and he respected the independence of the judges. Last week, the High Court of England and Wales rejected a similar challenge by campaigners, saying it was a political not a judicial matter. “Indeed, as I say, the High Court in England plainly agrees with us, but the Supreme Court will have to decide,” Johnson said. Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on the ruling, saying it is a matter for the government. But the publication of the government’s no-deal Brexit scenario prompted calls from Labour and other opposition parties for parliament to be recalled.
Sarah Palin’s husband, commonly referred to as “Alaska’s first dude” when she was governor, appears to be seeking a divorce from his wife of 31 years. Paperwork believed to be from Todd Palin cited “incompatibility of temperament” in seeking to end his marriage to the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee. The filing Friday in Anchorage Superior Court only identified the couple by initials. The initials, birthdates and wedding date match the Palins, as does the initials given for their only young child. The documents list the minor as T.P.V.P., born April 18, 2008, the same date Sarah Palin gave birth to Trig Paxon Van Palin, the youngest of the couple’s five children. The Palins married in 1988. After Sarah Palin became governor in 2006, Todd Palin continued to fish commercially and work an oil field job on the North Slope. Their lives were ever changed after Republican presidential candidate John McCain picked Sarah Palin as his running mate. During her speech to the Republican National Convention, Palin said of her husband: “We met in high school, and two decades and five children later, he’s still my guy.” But the family is no stranger to domestic upheavals, starting with the news soon after she joined the McCain ticket that her then-teenage daughter, Bristol, was pregnant. More recently, the couple’s eldest son, Track, served less than two months at an Anchorage halfway house after a conviction for assaulting his father in 2017. Track Palin also was accused of punching his then-girlfriend in 2016. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor possession of a firearm while intoxicated, and other charges were dismissed.
Oil spill adds to Dorian-induced woes as Bahamas starts clean-up Tens of thousands of people in the Bahamas are trying to clean up after Hurricane Dorian devastated vast tracts of the Caribbean islands and set off an oil spill that has made the task even more difficult. The smell of fuel was everywhere in the small town of High Rock on Wednesday, the ground was covered in a viscous black substance after the oil spill at the Norwegian Equinor facility on Grand Bahama island. Dozens of residents have set up tents amid the rubble that was once their homes, where they divide among them the meagre handouts that come their way. Although they survived the disaster, they fear that the air they are breathing and the water they are drinking is no longer safe, despite being provided with water filters. The oil is “deadly, deadly,” said Marco Roberts, 38, holding a mask and lamenting the poisoned state of his island. “The oil is actually leaking in the water, and now you can’t bathe in the water, or you can’t drink the water. The only water we can bathe in is what you all give us,” he told AFP. According to preliminary estimates, Dorian caused some $7bn in damage, with 70,000 homes destroyed. About 2,500 people also remain unaccounted for, according to
has ever seen anything like this in their lifetime.” Has oil leaked into the ocean?
There were an estimated 1.8 million barrels of crude at Equinor when Dorian hit the archipelago’s National Emergency Lights began to flicker on in Management Agency (NEMA). some neighbourhoods, and crews were The official death toll stands at seen repairing transformers in other 50, and Prime Minister Hubert Minnis areas. said he expects the number to increase But the small villages that dot significantly. the eastern coast of Grand Bahama have Christy Delafield of Mercy Corps barely received any help. Some residents told Al Jazeera that it could take time for told AP that they had had to hitchhike the authorities to identify all the missing. daily from Freeport to their destroyed On Wednesday, crews continued homes to sort through their belongings to remove debris in the worst-hit areas, and clean up the debris. moving slowly to avoid disturbing any The prime minister addressed bodies lying in the ruins. the situation in a televised address late As the cleanup began, the first on Wednesday, acknowledging there had hints of normalcy could be seen in been problems in coordination of aid Freeport, a city on Grand Bahama that due to the magnitude of the devastation. is run by a private company, without “There are no words sufficient to describe government involvement. this tragedy,” Minnis said. “No Bahamian
Back at ground zero of the spill, oil could be seen spread over an as-yetto-be-defined section of land near the coast. The spill occurred at Equinor’s South Riding Point terminal, which has a storage capacity of 6.75 million barrels of crude and condensate, it is not clear whether oil reached the ocean. “There is currently no observed leakage of oil to the sea from the South Riding Point terminal,” Equinor said in a statement. However, it said: “Surveillance has identified potential product in open waters 70-80 kilometers north east of the terminal within Long Point Bight close to Little Abaco Island.” “There are also indications that the product may have impacted a section of the coastline,” it said. According to Equinor, the South Riding Point tanks were holding 1.8 million barrels when the hurricane hit. The company said it had a team working on-site and that two vessels, equipped with onshore oil recovery equipment, had also been sent to help. The first arrived on Tuesday while the other is expected on Thursday.
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Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks at the New Hampshire Democratic Party state convention in Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. September 7, 2019 Support for U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren rose more than that of any other Democratic presidential hopeful over the past month, according to the Reuters/Ipsos poll, solidifying her status as a top contender behind Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. The Sept. 9-10 poll found that 11% of Democrats and independents said they would vote for Warren in their state’s nominating contests, up 3 percentage points from a similar poll that ran Aug. 1 to 5. Twenty-two percent said they backed Biden, the former vice president who has been the Democratic front-runner since he entered the race this year, and 16% said they would vote for Sanders, a U.S. senator. Biden’s support was unchanged from the previous Reuters/Ipsos poll, while Sanders dropped 2 percentage points. Biden, Sanders and Harris will square off with seven other Democratic candidates on Thursday at a nationally televised debate in Houston. The Democratic contenders are vying for the right to take on Republican President Donald Trump in the November 2020 election. Warren, a champion of consumer financial protections, has pushed for big, “structural” changes to an economy that “does great for those with money and isn’t doing great for everyone else.” She wants to raise taxes on the wealthy and use the money to help pay for a number of progressive priorities including universal childcare, student debt relief and Medicare for All, which would provide federal health insurance coverage for all Americans based on the existing government-run Medicare program for Americans 65 and older. Unlike most of the other candidates, Warren’s popularity among Democrats and independents has steadily increased this year. Others, like U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, have declined in popularity over the summer.
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18 years later, America vows to ‘never forget’ 9/11 Americans commemorated 9/11 with solemn ceremonies and vows Wednesday to “never forget” 18 years after the deadliest terror attacks on American soil. A crowd of victims’ relatives assembled at ground zero, where the observance began Wednesday with a moment of silence and tolling bells at 8:46 a.m. — the moment when a hijacked plane slammed into the World Trade Center’s north tower. “As long as the city will gift us this moment, I will be here,” Margie Miller said at the ground zero ceremony, which she attends every year. She lost her husband, Joel. “Because I feel like if we don’t come, they don’t need to do it. And I want people to remember,” said Miller, of Baldwin, on Long Island. After so many years of anniversaries, she has come to know other victims’ relatives, and to appreciate being with them. “There’s smiles in between the tears that say we didn’t do this journey on our own. That we were here for each other. And that’s the piece that I think we get from being here,” she said. President Donald Trump was expected to join an observance at the Pentagon. Vice President Mike Pence was scheduled to speak at the third attack site, near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Former President George W. Bush, the commander-in-chief at the time of the 2001 attacks, was due at an afternoon wreath-laying at the Pentagon. The nation is still grappling with the aftermath of 9/11 at ground zero, in Congress and beyond. The attacks’ aftermath is visible from airport security checkpoints to Afghanistan. A rocket exploded at the U.S. embassy as the anniversary began in Afghanistan, where a post9/11 invasion has become America’s longest war.
New York City firefighters stand at attention in front of a memorial on the side of a firehouse adjacent to One World Trade Center and the 9/11 Memorial site during ceremonies commemorating the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 The anniversary ceremonies center on remembering the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijacked planes rammed into the trade center, the Pentagon and a field near Shanksville on Sept. 11, 2001. All those victims’ names are read aloud at the ground zero ceremony. But there has been growing awareness in recent years of the suffering of another group of people tied to the tragedy: firefighters, police and others who died or fell ill after exposure to the wreckage and the toxins unleashed in it. While research continues into whether those illnesses are tied to 9/11 toxins, a victims compensation fund for people with potentially Sept. 11-related health problems has awarded more than $5.5 billion so far. Over 51,000 people have applied. After years of legislative gridlock, dwindling money in the fund and fervent activism by ailing first responders and their advocates, Congress this summer made sure the fund won’t run dry . Trump, a Republican and a New Yorker who was in the city on 9/11, signed the measure in July. The sick gained new recognition this year at the memorial plaza at ground zero, where the new
9/11 Memorial Glade was dedicated this spring. The tribute features six large stacks of granite inlaid with salvaged trade center steel, with a dedication “to those whose actions in our time of need led to their injury, sickness, and death.” No one is named specifically. Some 9/11 memorials elsewhere already included sickened rescue, recovery and cleanup workers, and there is a remembrance wall entirely focused on them in Nesconset, on Long Island. But those who fell ill or were injured, and their families, say having a tribute at ground zero carries special significance. Meanwhile, the Pentagon announced Monday that its 9/11 memorial will close next week for electrical and lighting work. The project, expected to take until late May, includes repairs to lighting glitches in the shallow reflecting pools under the memorial benches. Sept. 11 is known not only as a day for remembrance and patriotism, but also as a day of service. People around the country continue to volunteer at food banks, schools, home-building projects, park cleanups and other charitable endeavors on and near the anniversary.
Afghans fear Trump’s Taliban move means more civilians die The sound of the blast ripped through Kabul, in an instant wrenching the Afghan capital’s attention from a nationally televised interview in which a United States envoy revealed the first details of a deal to end America’s longest war. Last week’s Taliban car bomb targeted a foreign compound but instead shredded Afghan homes, with stunned and bloodied families picking up children and fleeing in darkness as their oncesolid world collapsed. One family saw 30 relatives wounded — many of them women — including a son still healing from an attack the year before. “Our only hope was peace,” Hayat Khan, the family’s 54-yearold patriarch, said Tuesday, “and that doesn’t happen now.” President Donald Trump says the U.S.-Taliban talks on ending the fighting in Afghanistan are “dead,” deeply unfortunate wording for the Afghan civilians who have been killed by the tens of thousands over almost 18 years. Many fear his cancellation of negotiations will bring more carnage as the U.S. and Taliban, as
Afghans inspect their damaged house after a large explosion last week near a compound housing several foreign organizations and guesthouses, in Kabul, Afghanistan well as Afghan forces, step up their offensives and everyday people die in the crossfire. As America on Wednesday mourns thousands of civilians killed in the 9/11 attacks, weary Afghans watch their own toll from the aftermath continue to rise. “Here innocent people are killed and there is bloodshed everywhere. Families lose their sons, mothers, even their livestock, but no one cares about it,” Khan said, a bandage still around his head from the blast. “Who remembers them? Are they not humans?” The idea that Trump in a
series of tweets over the weekend would call off a deal on the brink of completion, citing the Taliban’s killing of a U.S. service member in another Kabul blast last week, has struck many Afghans as incomprehensible. “There are attacks every day,” said Khan’s 26-year-old son, Zaki, who walked The Associated Press through the family’s ruined home. A relative held up a phone to show a photo of Zaki, dusty and bleeding and clutching a child, shortly after the blast. “Why doesn’t he care about the killing of hundreds of civilians here?”
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‘Rescue of a lifetime’: 4 pulled safely from overturned ship Four crew members trapped in the bowels of an overturned cargo ship waited for nearly 36 hours in pitch darkness and oven-like heat, perched on pipes and railings above deep water before they were pulled to safety, rescue coordinators said Tuesday. The South Korean sailors emerged Monday from a hole drilled through the steel-plated hull of the Golden Ray, which flipped onto its side along the Georgia coast. Three of them were found in the engine room after making tapping sounds all night to show they were alive, and to help rescuers pinpoint their location inside the massive vessel. The fourth had to be rescued from a partially submerged control room, trapped behind blastproof glass that had to be cut with a diamond-tipped tool. “These guys were in the worst possible conditions you could imagine a human being to be in,” said Tim Ferris, president of the salvage company Defiant Marine, which the U.S. Coast Guard called in to help plan and conduct the rescues. “They survived a ship’s fire, a ship capsizing, landing on the side 90-degrees in an engine room, not knowing what the conditions were in pitch black darkness.” Ferris told The Associated Press the crewmen had to scramble in the dark along a maze of plumbing and
A crew member of a capsized cargo ship is pulled from the vessel by Coast Guard rescuers off Jekyll Island, Ga equipment to stay above deep water flooding the 656-foot (200-meter) ship, where everything around them had suddenly gone sideways. They also endured crushing heat and humidity. As daytime temperatures outside rose into the 90s, he said, the ship’s interior approached roughly 150 degrees (65.5 Celsius). “The temperature in the engine room was hellish,” Ferris said. “They were being cooked.” The Golden Ray had just left the Port of Brunswick when it overturned at about 2 a.m. Sunday with more than 4,000 cars and other vehicles in its cargo
U.S. charges FEMA official in Puerto Rico for taking bribes after Hurricane Maria
A man carrying a water container walks next to damaged houses after the area was hit by Hurricane Maria in Canovanas, Puerto Rico, September 26, 2017 The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday announced corruption charges against a senior government official and a contractor who oversaw the rebuilding of Puerto Rico’s electrical grid after Hurricane Maria devastated the island in 2017. In a 15-count indictment, U.S. prosecutors allege that Ahsha Tribble, who oversaw the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s efforts to restore electrical power after the hurricane, accepted helicopter rides, hotel rooms and other bribes from Donald Ellison, who was then president of Cobra Acquisitions LLC, which was contracted to do the work. In return, Tribble pressured FEMA and the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) to steer work to Ellison’s firm, prosecutors said. PREPA said that Cobra was paid $1.1 billion of a contracted $1.9 billion. The contracts were canceled by the utility in March when it “became aware of possible irregularities,” PREPA said in a statement on Tuesday. Tribble was not immediately reachable for comment. Ellison, who left Cobra in June, denies wrongdoing and will plead not guilty, his attorney William Leone said in a telephone interview. “This indictment is filled with allegations of innocuous events that somehow the government has cobbled into a theory of bribery,” he said. “It’s not a crime to be friends with people you work with.” Prosecutors also charged Jovanda Patterson, a former FEMA deputy chief of staff, who they say evaluated Cobra’s work even as she was
trying to get a job with the company. Patterson was not immediately reachable for comment. All three defendants have been arrested, officials said. “Defendants arrived in Puerto Rico to allegedly help in the recovery of the devastation left from Hurricane Maria,” U.S. Attorney Rosa Emilia Rodríguez-Vélez said at a news conference. “However, they decided to take advantage of the precarious conditions of our power grid and became involved in a bribery and electronic fraud scheme to illegally enrich themselves with our suffering.” U.S. officials have put tighter spending controls on federal money earmarked for Puerto Rico’s recovery efforts, which have been slow. The indictment follows a recent tweet by President Donald Trump calling Puerto Rico “one of the most corrupt places on earth,” while his White House accused the island of misusing federal money. Nearly $42.7 billion of federal funds have been allocated to Puerto Rico, which has received $13.8 billion so far. FEMA, PREPA, and Cobra’s parent company, Mammoth Energy Services Inc, said they were cooperating with the investigation. Charges filed against Tribble and Ellison include conspiracy to commit bribery, honest-services wire fraud and disaster fraud. Prosecutors said they seized $4.7 million from accounts held by Ellison, as well as a sailboat, a truck and construction equipment. Ellison has sued to try to get that property back.
hold. The cause remains unknown. The busy automobile port about 70 miles (112 kilometers) south of Savannah remained closed Tuesday as the Coast Guard shifted attention to how best to remove the giant vessel and contain any environmental damage. An oil sheen spotted in the water of St. Simons Sound where the ship overturned was being soaked up by absorbent boom that acts like a string of large cotton balls. The Coast Guard said there was no indication of leaks from any of the ship’s fuel tanks. “There is pollution. Right now it’s limited in scope,” Coast Guard Cmdr.
Norm Witt said at a news conference Tuesday. However, he said having a large ship lying on its side poses “a significant pollution threat.” Meanwhile, the Coast Guard was working with salvage experts on a plan to remove the ship, an operation Witt said will likely take “weeks, if not months.” The port itself could reopen to limited commercial traffic much sooner. Witt said Thursday was possible, though he cautioned there could be delays. The trapped sailors “had the bare minimum in terms of supplies” before their rescue, Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Luke Clayton. He didn’t know their conditions Tuesday. Sylvia Tervoort, a salvage expert who helped coordinate the rescues, told ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Tuesday: “They are doing well at the moment. They were really exhausted when they came out.” The Coast Guard moved in quickly to rescue 20 of the men onboard when the ship overturned Sunday, winching the men one by one aboard a hovering helicopter. Fire and concerns about instability, however, slowed efforts to go after the remaining four. For the final rescues, the Coast Guard called in private salvage specialists with expertise in navigating shipwrecks in hazardous conditions.
Al-Qaida chief in 9/11 speech calls for attacks on West Al-Qaida leader Ayman alZawahri called Wednesday on Muslims to attack U.S., European, Israeli and Russian targets in a speech on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. SITE Intelligence Group, which tracks online activity of jihadist groups, reported that in a video released by the militant group, the 68-year-old alZawahri also criticizes “backtrackers” from jihad, referring to former jihadis who changed their views in prison and called the 9/11 attacks unacceptable because innocent civilians were harmed. “If you want Jihad to be focused solely on military targets, the American military has presence all over the world, from the East to the West,” he said. “Your countries are littered with American bases, with all the infidels therein and the corruption they spread.” The coordinated al-Qaida hijackings on Sept. 11, 2001 killed nearly 3,000 people, when airliners Ayman al-Zawahri speaks to the press in Khost, slammed into the World Trade Center Afghanistan and the Pentagon and another crashed declaring a “caliphate” and extending in rural Pennsylvania. affiliates in multiple countries across Al-Zawahri’s speech was the region. recorded in a 33-minute, 28-second IS’s physical “caliphate” was video produced by the group’s as-Sahab crushed in Iraq and Syria, though its Media Foundation. militants are still active and carrying As an indicator of when the out attacks. speech may have been recorded, al- The U.N. report said the Zawahri references President Donald “immediate global threat posed by alTrump’s recognition of the Golan Qaida remains unclear” but warned Heights as Israeli territory, which was that some would-be IS recruits could announced on March 25. He calls on turn to older organization. Palestinians to seek “martyrdom” by Al-Qaida militants, meanwhile, attacking Israelis with a suicide vest in have taken a lower profile, using response. regional conflicts in Afghanistan, Syria Al-Zawahri, an Egyptian, and Yemen to entrench themselves. became leader of al-Qaida following The Yemen branch has been the most the 2011 killing of Osama bin Laden active, exploiting the chaos of the civil in Abbottabad, Pakistan by U.S. Navy war to carry out bombings, shootings SEALs. He is believed to be hiding and assassinations in an effort to somewhere in the Afghanistan-Pakistan expand its footprint. border regions. A July report by the U.N. Osama bin Laden’s son cited reports that he is “in poor health” Hamza bin Laden had been viewed as but provided no details. an eventual heir to the leadership of Over recent years, al-Qaida al-Qaida but was killed in a military has been engaged in fending off operation, U.S. officials have said. competition in jihadi circles from Al-Zawahri lauded Hamza in a 2015 its rival, the Islamic State group. IS video that appeared on jihadi websites, exploded into prominence by seizing calling him a “lion from the den of allarge swaths of Iraq and Syria in 2014, Qaida.”
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Robert Mugabe died a ‘very bitter’ man, nephew says Robert Mugabe’s nephew has said the former Zimbabwean leader died a “very bitter” man. Mr Mugabe, who died aged 95 last week, led Zimbabwe for nearly four decades until he was ousted by a coup in 2017. “Imagine people you trusted people that were guarding you, looking after you - [turning] against you,” Leo Mugabe said. “He was very bitter and it dented his legacy,” he told the BBC from his uncle’s rural home. “It was not an easy thing for him to take,” he added. Initially praised for broadening access to health and education for the black majority, Mr Mugabe later used violence against his political opponents and presided over Zimbabwe’s economic ruin. He was removed from office after he fired his deputy, with many fearing he was preparing for his wife, Grace Mugabe, to succeed him. His former deputy, Emmerson Mnangagwa, then became president after the army intervened and forced Mr Mugabe to step down. The long-serving president’s legacy has been the subject of fierce
Robert Mugabe was ousted by a military coup in 2017 after nearly four decades in power debate since he died. When will the funeral take place? Mr Mugabe’s death at a hospital in Singapore on Friday followed a long illness. He had been receiving medical care in the city since April. Close relatives and government officials have travelled to the city and his remains are due to be returned to Zimbabwe on Wednesday. His body is expected to be taken to his home village, which is about 80km (50 miles) west of the capital Harare, for an overnight wake.
His official funeral will take After criticising the government of place on Saturday at the 60,000 capacity Rhodesia in 1964 he was imprisoned for National Sports Stadium in Harare, more than a decade without trial. according to government officials. Once released, he headed to But there has reportedly been Mozambique, from where he directed disagreement over where Mr Mugabe guerrilla raids into Rhodesia but he was also seen as a skilled negotiator. will be buried. Some of his relatives want him Political agreements to end the to be buried at his rural homestead in crisis resulted in the new independent the village of Kutama in Mashonaland Republic of Zimbabwe. West province. But government officials With his high profile in the have pushed for a burial at a shrine near independence movement, Mr Mugabe secured an overwhelming victory in the Harare. Most of Zimbabwe’s national republic’s first election in 1980. heroes - those who fought against white- But over his decades in power, minority rule - are buried at the Heroes’ international perceptions soured. Mr Acre shrine just outside of the city. Mugabe assumed the reputation of a “The [traditional] chiefs will “strongman” leader - all-powerful, ruling bury him on Sunday, where I don’t by threats and violence but with a strong know,” Leo Mugabe told AFP news base of support. An increasing number of agency on Monday. critics labelled him a dictator. If Mr Mugabe is buried at his He famously declared that only rural home, it would represent a final God could remove him from office. He was forced into sharing snub to the comrades he believed betrayed him, the BBC’s Shingai Nyoka power in 2009 amid economic collapse, installing rival Morgan Tsvangirai as in Harare says. prime minister. Who was Robert Mugabe? But in 2017, amid concerns that he was grooming his wife Grace as his He was born on 21 February 1924 successor, the army - his long-time ally in what was then Southern Rhodesia - a turned against the president and forced British colony, run by its white minority. him to step down.
Boris Johnson lost Parliament but he could win a UK election British Prime Minister Boris its session resumes, most scenarios lead Johnson has lost Parliament. But to a cross-party agreement to hold an he could still win a general election early election that would test Johnson’s if enough voters approve of his popularity outside Parliament’s Gothic determination to make Britain’s halls in London. Right now the next departure from the European Union a British election is not scheduled until reality. 2022. Under a master plan hatched in The U.K. leader who took office in July failed spectacularly in his first part by top adviser Dominic Cummings, encounter with Parliament, losing six who played a key role directing proimportant votes before suspending the Brexit forces during the 2016 referendum legislature for an unexpected five weeks campaign on EU membership, Johnson during a crucial period in Britain’s and his team would hope to cast the political life. He was unable to convince election as a “people versus Parliament” enough lawmakers to back his call for vote. In this screenplay, the people an early national election, which he hoped would give him a more pliant — represented by Johnson and his Conservative Party candidates — are the group of lawmakers. Despite his inability to get a good guys intent on implementing the general election set for mid-October — results of the 2016 Brexit referendum Parliament voted him down twice on that saw British voters, by a 4% margin, that score — most observers think an choose to leave the EU. Johnson’s early election is now inevitable, in part Conservative party has been to a large because Johnson’s Conservative Party degree purged of moderates who did not has lost its working majority in the share his willingness to countenance a House of Commons and no longer has “no-deal” Brexit divorce from the EU enough votes to pass legislation. and all the economic risks that entails. Parliament and opposition Parliament is now suspended — or prorogued — until Oct. 14, but once parties, meanwhile, will be cast as
villains determined to thwart the will of the people with endless delays. The prime minister, well aware that many voters are tired of the whole thing, claims he doesn’t want an election but sees it as the only way to make Brexit happen. He can blame the current Parliament for tying his hands with its legislation blocking his ability to pull off a “no-deal” Brexit on Oct. 31, and say the legislators are determined to overturn the Brexit referendum because they don’t like the results. This “us versus them” scenario that Johnson’s team is hoping to capitalize on borrows from U.S. President Donald Trump’s “drain the swamp” approach, which helped him win the presidency in 2016. It is too early to predict with clarity what shape a British election would take, since there are too many unknowns, especially about what coalitions could be formed. A key question is whether Johnson will seek an alliance with Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party, which could unite Brexit backers. The two teamed up successfully during the 2016 referendum campaign,
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Pimlico Primary school in London, Tuesday July 10, 2018, with Education Secretary Gavin Williamson to meet staff and students both touting the idea that leaving the EU would give Britain back control of its laws and borders. Farage is a single-issue politician who was more willing than Johnson to blame immigrants for some of Britain’s problems.
Trump ousts hawkish Bolton, dissenter on foreign policy President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly forced out John Bolton, his hawkish national security adviser with whom he had strong disagreements on Iran, Afghanistan and a cascade of other global challenges. The sudden shake-up marked the latest departure of a prominent voice of dissent from the president’s inner circle, as Trump has grown less accepting of advice contrary to his instincts. It also comes at a trying moment for Trump on the world stage, weeks ahead of the United Nations General Assembly and as the president faces pressing decisions on difficult foreign policy issues. Tensions between Bolton, Trump’s third national security adviser, and other officials have flared in recent months over influence in the president’s orbit and how to manage his desire to negotiate with some of the world’s most unsavory actors. Since joining the administration in the spring of last year, Bolton has espoused skepticism about the president’s whirlwind rapprochement with North Korea, and recently has become a vocal internal
critic of potential talks between Trump and leaders of Iran and Afghanistan’s Taliban. Bolton also broke with Trump with his vocal condemnation of Russia’s global aggressions, and last year he masterminded a quiet campaign inside the administration and with allies abroad to persuade Trump to keep U.S. forces in Syria to counter the remnants of the Islamic State and Iranian influence in the region. Bolton’s maneuvering at the time contrasted with former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ decision to instead resign over Trump’s December withdrawal announcement, which has been effectively reversed. On Twitter Tuesday, Trump and Bolton offered opposing accounts on the adviser’s less-than-friendly departure, final shots for what had been a fractious relationship almost from the start. Trump tweeted that he told Bolton Monday night his services were no longer needed at the White House and Bolton submitted his resignation Tuesday morning. Bolton responded in a tweet of his own that he offered to
President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with national security adviser John Bolton in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington at the start of a meeting with military leaders. resign Monday “and President Trump assistant to the president for national security affairs. Thank you for having said, ‘Let’s talk about it tomorrow.’” Trump explained that he afforded me this opportunity to serve had “disagreed strongly” with many our country.” He signed the letter of Bolton’s suggestions as national “Sincerely, John R. Bolton.” security adviser, “as did others in the South Carolina Sen. Lindsey administration.” Graham, who had been traveling with Bolton’s letter of resignation, Trump Monday, said reports of Bolton’s dated Tuesday, was only two sentences opposition to a now-scrapped weekend long. He wrote: “Dear Mr. President, I meeting with the Taliban at Camp David hereby resign, effective immediately, as were a “bridge too far” for Trump.
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GM recalls 3.5 million U.S. vehicles due to braking issue
General Motors Co (GM.N) said Wednesday it was recalling 3.46 million U.S. pickup trucks and SUVs to address a vacuum pump issue that could make braking more difficult and that has been linked to 113 accidents and 13 injuries. The recall covers 20142018 model year vehicles, including some Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon vehicles. It was triggered because the amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time, GM told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in documents posted Wednesday. NHTSA opened a preliminary investigation into the issue in November 2018, and said it had reports of nine related crashes and two injuries. It provided GM in July with additional field reports that prompted the automaker to open an investigation. GM said it could affect braking in “rare circumstances.” NHTSA said in a statement the “vehicles may experience brake boost failure, which would require increased brake pedal effort, leading to a hard brake pedal feel, and potentially increased stopping distance.”
CEO Tim Cook speaks at an Apple event at their headquarters in Cupertino, California, U.S. September 10, 2019.
Apple’s streaming TV service to cost $4.99/month; unveils new iPhones
General Motors debuts the new 2019 GMC Sierra pickup truck at the Russell Industrial Center in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 1, 2018 GM said dealers will Separately, GM said reprogram the electronic brake Wednesday is recalling 270,000 U.S. control module to improve how the additional vehicles in three smaller system utilizes the hydraulic brake recalls, including 177,000 2018 boost assist function when vacuum Chevrolet Malibu cars with 1.5L assist is depleted. turbo engines because an error in GM said the vacuum assist the engine control module software pump, which is lubricated with may result in the fuel injectors engine oil that flows into the pump being disabled. through a filter screen, can in some It is also recalling ninetycases lose effectiveness over time, one thousand 2019 Chevrolet as debris such as oil sludge can Express and GMC Savana vehicles accumulate on the filter screen. because the seatbelt-unfastened GM told NHTSA that prior warning light will not illuminate model years used a different brake for approximately five seconds after assist system design, and vehicles the ignition is moved to the “on” or manufactured after 2018 were not “start” position, which means they equipped with the affected pump are not in compliance with federal design. motor safety regulations.
Apple’s new, lower priced iPhone draws tepid response in Asia Apple Inc’s (AAPL.O) new, lower priced iPhone that comes with a faster processor but lacks 5G technology disappointed Asia, where cheaper and feature-packed handsets from rivals are already available. The iPhone 11, launched on Tuesday for $50 less than last year’s base XR model, was met with a limp response from social media users in Asian markets that are dominated by Huawei Technologies and Samsung Electronics (005930. KS). Lowering the entry price point, a rare move from Apple, was likely an effort to attract buyers in China, where Apple has ceded ground to Huawei due to a surge in support from patriotic Chinese consumers after the Chinese brand was caught in the U.S.-China trade standoff, said analysts. Despite the reduction, the iPhone 11, and even the higher-end models with more camera lenses, are set to come up short in Asia.
IPHONE 11 PRO AND PRO MAX **Features three cameras - wide, telephoto and ultrawide **Available in four colors - midnight green, gold, silver and space gray; storage options of 64GB, 256GB and 512GB **Features Super Retina XDR display, OLED panel with 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio ** Pro will have a 5.8-inch screen size, while Pro Max will have a 6.5-inch screen ** Both phones are rated IP68 for water resistance up to 4 meters and for up to 30 minutes ** Pro price starts at $999; Pro Max will start from $1,099 ** Customers can also get iPhone 11 Pro for $24.95 a month or $599 with trade-in and iPhone 11 Pro Max for $29.12 a month or $699 with trade-in ** Pre-order starts from Friday IPHONE 11 ** Features a 6.1-inch display; available in six colors ** Has a dual camera on the back, 12-megapixel wide, 12-megapixel ultrawide ** Front camera is also 12 megapixel ** Will have a new night mode ** To feature latest A13 bionic chip ** IPhone 11 prices start at $699 ** Storage options of 64GB, 128GB and 256GB APPLE TV PLUS:
CEO Tim Cook presents the new iPhone 11 at an Apple event at their headquarters in Cupertino, California, U.S. September 10, 2019 “Apple’s new phones were potential risks drawn by the U.S.no surprise at all. Only tangible China trade war.” change is having an additional The iPhone 11 will have camera on their premium model,” two back cameras and is priced said Park Sung-soon, an analyst at starting at $699, down from $749 Seoul-based Cape Investment & for the XR last year. On Tuesday, Securities. Apple also dropped the price of the “However, it is noticeable XR by $150. that Apple has made a price cut The more expensive iPhone for the newest iPhone for about 11 Pro will have three cameras on $50, which is a very rare move for the back and starts at $999. The the company. The move might bigger screen iPhone 11 Pro Max be aiming to manage and reduce starts at $1,099.
Wall Street opens higher on upbeat trade move U.S. stocks opened higher on Wednesday as China’s move to ease tensions with the United States assuaged some concerns about the ongoing trade war between the world’s two largest economies. The Dow Jones
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) on Tuesday launched a new streaming TV service, which will showcase original shows at a monthly price of $4.99, and unveiled three iPhone models featuring new camera systems. At an event held at the Steve Jobs Theater at the company’s Cupertino, California headquarters, Apple also released updates to its range of iPads and Watches.
Industrial Average .DJI rose 18.62 points, or 0.07%, at the open to 26,928.05. The S&P 500 .SPX opened higher by 2.02 points, or 0.07%, at 2,981.41. The Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 7.53 points, or 0.09%, Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange to 8,091.68 at the opening bell. (NYSE) in New York, U.S., September 9, 2019
** Shows to be available from Nov. 1 ** Will be available in over 100 countries ** Priced at $4.99 per month ** Customers who buy iPhone, iPad or Mac will get one year streaming subscription free ** Through family sharing, up to six members can share one subscription ** Original shows to include “See”, starring Jason Momoa and Alfre Woodard, and “The Morning Show”, produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston APPLE WATCH: ** Apple Watch Series 5 features always-on display, built-in compass and international emergency calling; unavailable in Series 3 ** Watch Series 3 features cellular calling, emergency SOS call and health tracking features ** Series 5 Watch starting from $399; Series 3 Watch from $199 ** Available for orders from Tuesday APPLE IPAD: ** Launches seventh-generation iPad ** New iPad to feature 10.2-inch retina display ** Will be priced at $329 ** Available for orders starting Tuesday, in stores from Sept. 30 ** Available in the Apple Store app in the U.S. and more than 25 other countries and regions
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CFB3-19-3 Energy and Utilities Commissioner Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation Energy and Utilities Grand Turk Grade 9 - $59,552.50 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: This senior level management position, with statutory obligations, responsible for the nationwide multi sector regulatory oversight and strategic direction of the Energy, Electricity, Water and Sewerage and the Petroleum Sectors of the TCI, to ensure appropriate conduct and conformity to established industry codes, standards and practices. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
CFB3-19-4 Senior Administrative Officer Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation Water Undertaking Grand Turk Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and provides support in resource management of finances, human resources, facilities and purchasing. JOB REFERENCE No. JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
CFB3-19-5 Asst. Reverse Osmosis Operator Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation Water Undertaking South Caicos Grade 4 - $21,935.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: This position includes assisting the RO Plant Operator with daily operational and maintenance of reverse osmosis plants. JOB REFERNCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
CFB3-2019-6 Plumber Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation Water Undertaking Grand Turk Grade 4 - $21,935.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: The post holder is responsible provide support to the Water Undertaking in dealing with all jobs associated with the pipe distribution network – fixing leaks, installation of service connections, disconnections and reconnections. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION:
LWB3-19-7 School Warden Education, Youth, Culture, Social & Library Services Education Department – Ianthe Pratt Primary School Providenciales
JOB SUMMARY: This is a supervisory position responsible primarily for the safety of pupils crossing the road at a designated point or points on their journeys to and from school and ensuring that pupils remain in class while school is in session. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
LWB3-19-8 Assistant Teacher Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services Education Providenciales and Grand Turk Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY: This is a paraprofessional position which has responsibility for working under a teacher’s supervision to give students additional attention and instruction. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: AREAS: LOCATION: SALARY:
LWB3-19-9/10/11/12/13 Graduate Secondary Teacher – Mathematics Education Department Math, Visual/Industrial Arts, Music, Physics/ Integrated Science Various $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY: This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
KHB3-19-14 Medical Technologist Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services National Public Health Laboratory Providenciales $33,415.00 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY Provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments and analyses.
JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
KHB3-19-15 Chief Veterinary Officer Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services Agriculture Department Providenciales $51,147.50 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY This is senior management position with nationwide responsibility for animal health, biosecurity and administration of the Animal Health Services Division. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
KHB3-19-16 Deputy National Epidemiologist Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services National Epidemiology and Research Unit Grand Turk $51,147.50 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY To assist/support the National Epidemiologist to plan, develop and implement epidemiologic and research programmes under the auspices of the National Epidemiology and Research Unit (NERU). JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
KHB3-19-17 Chief Dental Surgeon Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services Dental Department Providenciales $59,552.50 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY This is a senior management position whose duties are to serve as a general dental practitioner responsible for diagnosis and treatment of difficult dental problems. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
KHB3-19-18 Quarantine Officer Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services Agriculture Department Grand Turk $33,415.00 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY The incumbent will oversee and evaluate the trapping operations of the animal welfare unit and enforcement of animal control ordinances. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
KHB3-19-19 Farm Manager Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services Agriculture Department North Caicos $41,205.00 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY Farm manager is responsible for planning, organising and managing the activities of the government farm. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
KHB3-19-20 Mental Health Education Specialist (Temporary) Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services Mental Health & Substance Dependence Providenciales $41,205.00 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY Provide mental health education services to the general public and organize activities/events to create community awareness regarding preventative mental health practices in order to improve mental health status and quality of life. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
CBB3-19-21 Senior District Surveyor Attorney General’s Chambers Survey and Mapping Department Grand Turk $33,415.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: This is a junior management position with responsibility for the Survey and Mapping function on the Islands of North, Middle and East Caicos and the associated Cays. Job Reference No: Job Title: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:
CBB3-19-22 Director of Crown Land Unit Crown Land Unit Attorney General’s Chambers Grand Turk Grade 9 $59,552.50 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Crown Lands is responsible for the management of all Crown Lands in the Turks and Caicos Islands, other than protected areas, in accordance with the applicable laws and policies.
For more details regarding these positions. Kindly refer to the attached documents or visit www.gov.tc Please note: (Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed).
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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30TH SEPTEMBER 2019) Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will be not processed. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:
CBB3-19-23 Cleaner Estate Management Department Office of the Deputy Premier, Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing, Planning and Development Providenciales GRADE 1.1: $499.69 Bi-weekly
JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
CFB3-19-31 Senior Conservation Officer Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Gaming and Disaster Management Department of Environment and Coastal Resources Grand Turk Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: The cleaning services for government buildings and offices are centralized under the Ministry of Government Support Services which assigns cleaners to the different ministries and offices.
JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior-level, supervisory post, with national responsibility for the enforcement of all pertinent environmental, fisheries and maritime laws in TCI.
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CBB9-19-24 Senior Civil Engineer-Capital Projects Coordinator Project Management Division Office of the Deputy Premier, Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing, Planning and Development Providenciales GRADE 10 $73,185.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: The Civil Engineer/Projects Coordinator is responsible for the design and overall supervision of all Government Civil and infrastructure works, across all islands, and is required to oversee and monitor their construction in an effort to improve and protect the environment in which we live. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:
CBB3-19-26 Electrical Inspector Planning Department Office of the Deputy Premier, Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing, Planning and Development Providenciales GRADE 5 $26,650.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior level technical support position with responsibility for the electrical inspection of new and existing electrical installations, and equipment, to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code for workmanship and safety factors. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:
CBB3-19-27 Director of Public Works Public Works Office of the Deputy Premier, Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing, Planning and Development Grand Turk GRADE 10 $73,185.00 per annum plus allowances
As head of a department responsible for the development of Government infrastructure, the Director is expected to provide the leadership necessary to ensure that development and maintenance works programmes reflect the realistic aspirations of Government and are implemented to time and budget. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:
CBB3-19-28 Director of Housing Housing Department Office of the Deputy Premier, Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing, Planning and Development Grand Turk GRADE 9 $59,552.50 per annum plus allowances
Job Summary: As head of a department responsible for the construction and management of Affordable Homes on behalf of the Government of the TCI, the Director is expected to provide the leadership necessary to ensure that this initiative reflect the realistic aspirations of Government and are implemented on time and to budget. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
CFB3-2019-29 Environmental Development Control Officer (Coastal Engineer) Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Gaming and Disaster Management Department of Environment and Coastal Resources DECR) Grand Turk Grade 8 - $51,147.50 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: This position has nationwide responsibility to ensure that development activities are in accordance with sound environmental engineering principles and promote environmental sustainability. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
CFB3-19-30 Scientific Officer (Marine Reef Specialist) Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Gaming and Disaster Management Department of Environment and Coastal Resources DECR) Grand Turk Grade 8 - $51,147.50 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: This is a mid-level position with nationwide responsibility to oversee marine-scientific and monitoring activities of the Department.
JCB3-19-32 ASSISTANT CUSTOMS OFFICER FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 4- $21,935.00 PER ANNUM
JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant Customs Officer is responsible for delivering the objectives, targets and outputs required by the Operational Unit Plan as directed by the Senior Officer and/or other managers. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
JCB3-19-33 CUSTOMS OFFICER FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCIALES Grade 5.1- $26,650.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: The Customs Officer is responsible for general Customs duties, which includes and is not limited to; maintaining Customs Intelligence Database, assisting at the Transit Sheds, Airports, FBO and Bonded Warehouses; carrying out Post Audit Verifications; as well as monitoring Bond Accounts. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
JCB3-19-34 SENIOR CUSTOMS OFFICER MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 6.1 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM
JOB SUMMARY: This position is the team leader responsible for the operational units within the Customs Department. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
JCB3-19-35 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 5.1 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM
JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/ or confidential. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: CONSUMER LOCATION: SALARY:
JCB3-19-36 SENIOR TRADE OFFICER FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AFFAIRS PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 7$41,205.00 PER ANNUM
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JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Trade Officer will be responsible for facilitating trade and business development, including assisting trade importers, exporters and a number of strategically important small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in a variety of industries and/or sectors. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: CONSUMER LOCATION: SALARY:
JCB3-19-37 CONSUMER OFFICER FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AFFAIRS PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 6 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM
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JOB SUMMARY: The Consumer Affairs Officer will be responsible for providing information to consumers about products, services and trade practices. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
JCB3-19-38 CASHIER FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 4.1: $21,935.00 PER ANNUM
JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative support position, with floor level responsibility for the effective management and collection of revenue.
For more details regarding these positions. Kindly refer to the attached documents or visit www.gov.tc Please note: (Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed).
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JCB3-19-39 PROJECT MANAGER FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIC POLICY AND PLANNING UNIT GRAND TURK GRADE 8 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM
JOB SUMMARY: This is senior professional position within the Strategic Planning and Policy Department, Ministry of Finance. The incumbent is expected to play a leadership role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of all activities related to the Development Budget. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
JCB3-19-40 SENIOR IMMIGRATION OFFICER IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IMMIGRATION GRAND TURK GRADE 6 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES
JOB SUMMARY: This is a middle management position which has departmental responsibility for the supervision of junior Staff at the office, airport and field duties. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
JCB3-19-41 CUSTOMER SERVICE CLERK JCB3-19-41 IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 4.1- $21,935.00 PER ANNUM
JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will be communicating with the customers and answering their queries both locally and internationally. JOB REFERENECE: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
JCB3-19-42 IMMIGRATION OFFICER IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT VARIOUS GRADE 5- $26,650.00 PER ANNUM
JOB SUMMARY: This is a Law Enforcement position which supports the Senior Immigration officers and by extent the Border control and Enforcement (Immigration Department). The purpose of the job is to perform joint duties with other sections within the department and with various Government Departments. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
JCB3-19-43 INTELLIGENCE MANAGER IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 7 - $41,205.00 PER ANNUM
JOB SUMMARY: This position is to support the Department in the key areas of tactical employment, training, administration, personnel management, maintenance, force protection, and sustainment of the Intelligence Team. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
JCB3-19-45 ASSISTANT COMPLIANCE/INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IMMIGRATION PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 5 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM
JOB SUMMARY: This Post holder will assist with all compliance and investigative matters within the department, ensuring management and the relevant authorities are promptly notified of all unlawful acts, court proceedings or any pertinent information that may affect the day to day operation of the office. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
JCB3-19-46, LWB3-19-56, CBB3-19-66 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Various Various PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 4 $21,935.00 PER ANNUM
JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative support position, which has responsibility for secretarial and administrative support functions in the office.
JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
JCB3-19-47 SENIOR CASEWORKER SUPERVISOR IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 6.1 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM
JOB SUMMARY: This position exists to provide management and operational oversight over Case-workers within the Department of Employment Services. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:
KHB3-19-48 & CBB3-19-67 Executive Administrator Various Providenciales & Grand Turk Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: This senior administrative support position will provide an efficient and responsive administrative, organizational and logistical service to a Senior Executive and/or Minister. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
KHB3-19-49 Senior Public Health Nurse Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services Primary Health Care Department Providenciales Grade 8 - $51,147.50.00 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior professional position in the nursing service responsible for the management of community nursing services, utilizing the primary health care approach. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
KHB3-19-50 Public Health Nurse Health, Agriculture and Human Services Primary Health Care Department North Caicos Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position will be required to deliver effective comprehensive primary health care services focused on disease prevention, health promotion and maintenance in the clinic, homes and communities through the utilization of the nursing process. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
KHB3-19-51 Environmental Health Officer Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services Environmental Health Department Various Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY The incumbent in this position will ensure that Public and Environmental Health and sanitation Standards are adhered to in all areas, both public and private. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
KHB3-19-52 Emergency Medical Technician Health, Agriculture and Human Services Emergency Medical Services Various Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: This is a direct operational response position within the Emergency Medical Services. JOB REFERENCE NO.: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION:
LWB3-19-53 LIBRARY ASSISTANT EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE AND LIBRARY SERVICES LIBRARY South Caicos
JOB SUMMARY: Ensure library objectives are met by assisting in all planned activities of the Library. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:
LWB3-19-54 Vocational Transformation Manager Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services Providenciales Grade 8 - $51,147.50
JOB SUMMARY: The main purpose of this role is to lead and shape the change management program to enhance and increase the Technical Vocational Educational Training (TVET) capacity and delivery in the TCI.
For more details regarding these positions. Kindly refer to the attached documents or visit www.gov.tc Please note: (Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed).
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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30TH SEPTEMBER 2019) Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will be not processed. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
LWB3-19-55 & CBB3-19-70 Clerical Assistant Various Various Providenciales and Grand Turk Grade 3 - $16,707.50
JOB SUMMARY The incumbent in this position will be responsible for clerical and administrative tasks to support the daily functions of the Office. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
LWB3-19-57 Gender Officer Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services Gender Affairs Providenciales - (but at the discretion of the TCI Public Service may be relocated to another part of TCI) Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum
JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
LWB3-19-63 Senior Internal Auditor Independent – Office of the Governor Office of the Chief Internal Auditor Grand Turk Grade 7.1 - $41,205.00 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY: The successful candidate will be accountable to the Chief Internal Auditor through the Internal Audit Manager and have responsibility for developing the strategy for financial and operational audits and taking lead responsibility for these audits as part of the approved annual internal audit plan. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
LWB3-19-64 Internal Audit Manager (IAM) Governor’s Office Office of the Chief Internal Auditor (OCIA) Grand Turk Grade 9.1 - $59,552.50 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY: This is a specialized position which has department wide responsibility. The post holder is responsible providing services to the victims of domestic violence and will ensure that the needs of disadvantaged persons in the communities are met.
JOB SUMMARY: The successful candidate will assist the Chief Internal Auditor in conducting assurance and consultancy assignments within the Ministries, Department and Statutory Bodies across the Turks and Caicos Island Government (TCIG).
JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
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CFB3-2019-58 Environmental Officer (Marine) Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Gaming and Disaster Management Department of Environment and Coastal Resources Providenciales Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum
LWB3-19-65 Grounds Maintenance Worker Education, Youth, Culture, Social & Library Services Education Department – Iris Stubbs Primary School South Caicos $499.98 bi – weekly
JOB SUMMARY: The post is mandated to contribute and provide support for environmental, research, monitoring and environmental awareness programmes of the Department.
JOB SUMMARY: This is a general support services position, to assist with cleaning and maintenance of assigned facilities and grounds so that they are clean and ready for use.
JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
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CFB3-2019-59 Director of Maritime Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Gaming and Disaster Management Maritime Providenciales Grade 9 $59,552.50 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: The post is a senior management position mandated to oversee the efficient enforcement of applicable maritime laws and proper implementation of the duties and responsibilities of the Department. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
KHB3-19-60 Custodian Health, Agriculture, Sports & Human Services Sports Department Providenciales Grade 2 -$14,657.50 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: Ensures that sporting facilities are secure and clean. The holder ensures that order is maintained by users and monitors the entry, exit and compliance of users at all facilities. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
KHB3-19-61 Labourer Health, Agriculture, Sports & Human Services Agriculture Department Providenciales $499.98 Bi-weekly
JOB SUMMARY The incumbent responsibilities include providing labour/assistance in all aspects of animal (canine) control.
CBB3-19-68 IT Technician Judicial Administration Providenciales GRADE 6 $33,415.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: The job holder is responsible for providing computer support services to Judicial Administration in relation to the operation of the hardware, software and networking. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:
CBB3-19-69 Assistant Clerk of Courts Judicial Administration Providenciales GRADE 5 $26,650.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative position, which provides support to the Supreme Court/Magistrate Court Registry. The post holder will support the clerical/administrative functions of either court. He/She may from time to time (after training) be required to sit with a Judge or Magistrate as the situation demands. JOB REFERENCE NO: JCB3-19-71 JOB TITLE: RADAR OPERATOR MINISTRY: IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: COASTAL RADAR DEPARTMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 5 - $26,650.00 PER ANNUM JOB SUMMARY: To monitor Radar targets and radio communication. To record and report all suspicious activities to the Supervisor and a responding agency for investigation.
JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB3-19-62 JOB TITLE: Senior Human Resource Officer MINISTRY: Deputy Governor’s Office DEPARTMENT: Human Resource Management Directorate LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.50 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY The Senior Human Resources Officer (SHRO) advises the Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments on the implementation of policies relating to the effective use of personnel throughout the Public Service in accordance with the Public Service Ordinance, the Employee Handbook and the Financial Regulations.
For more details regarding these positions. Kindly refer to the attached documents or visit www.gov.tc Please note: (Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed).
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DIRECTOR OF GUEST EXPERIENCE AND OPERATIONS In this key role, you are responsible the smooth operation of the properties including but not limited to: •Front of House of the Resorts, Housekeeping, Laundry, Pool & Beach, Loss Prevention and Maintenance operations •Develops and implements new departmental policies and procedures to ensure smooth operation; maintains current departments’ policies and procedures •Reviews the payroll and work schedule for each of the departments •Reviews and ensures that all Operations Manuals and logs for each of the departments are maintained •Oversees counseling, performance reviews and terminations •Adheres to WHML Standards for Guest Service and all operations •Reports and documents any observed or known safety hazards, conditions or unsafe practices and procedures to management immediately •Performs other job-related duties as directed Requirements: •Must possess prior hotel management experience of no less than 10 to 15 years Front Office/Guest Services department head experience •Must possess 5 to 7 years’ experience as a Director of Operations •Bilingual preferably English, French and Spanish •Must have knowledge of the Engineering and Maintenance department in order to make proper decisions regarding Waste Water Treatment Plants, A/C, Electrical, among others •Must be well versed in all areas of PMS and POS hotel systems, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Opera, HotSoS, Micros, Delphi Salary for this position begins at $60,000.00 per annum and will commensurate with qualifications and experience. FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Reporting to the General Manager, the financial controller is responsible for managing accounting and monitoring internal controls, including banking and finances activities, proper reporting and payment to all taxing authorities, related purchases and corporate documentation. Requirements •CPA Certification (CA, CGA or CMA) •3 to 5 years of relevant experience in hospitality financial management •Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Visual One and IQware accounting software •Verbal and written English and good interpersonal skills •Capacity to plan and organize work •Analytical skills and problem-solving capacities Salary for this position begins at $72,000.00 per annum and will commensurate with qualifications and experience. SECURITY SPECIALIST RESPONSIBILITIES •Creating monthly and annual security reports to identify results, trends, and forecasts; •Creating informative, actionable and repeatable reporting that highlights relevant security trends and opportunities for improvement; •Investigate security breaches and propose resolutions. •Stay current on security trends and news. REQUIREMENTS •Previous experience in security surveillance and investigation; •Experience in National Security is a plus • Understanding of risk assessment •High level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel; •Clear communications skills (written and oral) •Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays Salary commencing at $12.00 per annum and is based on experience. Belongers only need apply EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Responsibilities: •Candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully leading/managing in an upscale Food & Beverage environment; with strong culinary experience and training. •Responsible for the execution of all company policies and procedures, ensuring that all services provided achieve the established standards
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within the agreed budgetary controls. •To assist the Executive Chef in budgeting i.e food cost/payroll/etc. •Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of the day-to-day operation. •Organize training and development of culinary staff members through the training department •To maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items. •To test and evaluate products for quality, paying particular attention to yield/holding qualities/market price and wastage •Responsible for control of equipment and scheduling maintenance. Requirements: •Minimum of 5 years of previous Food and Beverage international experience in a senior leadership role. •University/College degree •Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required •Highly responsible & reliable with the ability to work well under pressure in fast paced environment. •Ability to work cohesively as part of a team •Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times •Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. Salary range for this position begins at $42,000.00 per annum and will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER Reporting to the General Manager responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: •Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service. •Lead and manage the day to day operations of the Food & Beverage Division ensuring all service standards are followed. •Drive innovative promotions, menus and concepts; creating a destination of choice for both Hotel and external guests. •Lead and support all Food & Beverage departments in the achievement of their financial and operational targets. •Prepare annual budgets and administer in a fiscally responsible manner. •Implement effective control of food, beverage, labor and operating expenses throughout the F&B division. •Assist in the preparation of the annual strategic plan and achieve the goals and targets therein. •Ensure the implementation of standards in guest service and constantly seek out ways to improve product and service as well as increase volumes and profits. Salary range for this position begins at $48,000.00 per annum and will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. FUNPALS To be involved in designing, adapting, improving and producing fun activities and events. Entertainment staff must engage our guests in challenging, safe and exciting day and evening programs. These programs must be done with enthusiasm which fulfills the aims and objectives of high quality recreation. Staff must be prepared to wear carnival costumes, life size character costumes for shows and events. Requirements: •Ability to perform in or host live shows (dance, model, sing and act) •Ability to swim to assist with water activities •Must be available to work holidays, weekends and split-shifts •Must be able to stand and conduct fitness programs for extended periods •CPR Certification •Fluent in English/ Additional language is a plus Salary commencing at $7.00 per hour. Belongers only need apply. ROOM ATTENDANTS To ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the assigned guestroom, work areas and equipment. Must be able to push and pull carts weighing up to 150lbs and be able to climb flights of stairs several times daily. Salary Scale: $7.00 - $8.50 per hour. Belongers only need apply. Interested persons may contact out Corporate HR department office or by submitting your resume with qualifications and experience to: hr@wihl. com Please also submit a copy of your completed application to our labour department. Closing date September 21st, 2019
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Canada’s champ: Andreescu a US Open winner with a big future
Bianca Andreescu had the U.S. Andreescu’s victory an upset. Open trophy in her hands and one Truth is, it’s never a surprise thought going through her mind. when she wins. Don’t mess it up. She hasn’t been on the short For the first time in two weeks end of a completed match in six in Flushing Meadows, the 19-year-old months, losing only when she had to looked confused on the court. stop playing in one match because of “I was so clueless out there,” she a shoulder injury. Andreescu is 34-4 recalled with a laugh. this year with one major and two other This moment, with more than prestigious tournament titles, a record 20,000 people watching inside Arthur that compared to Rafael Nadal’s as he Ashe Stadium and who knows how prepared to play in the men’s final. many more clapping along back home “I don’t think I’ve lost a match in Canada, was too important to get since March, so my confidence is wrong. So before Andreescu hoisted the skyrocketing right now,” said Andreescu, hardware she earned Saturday with her who will rise to No. 5 in the rankings. 6-3, 7-5 victory over Serena Williams, “I just don’t want to take anything for she leaned toward a tournament official granted because there’s going to be weeks and asked which side was the front. where you’re going to lose, so right now “I just wanted to make sure so I I’m just on cloud nine and hopefully I didn’t look like an idiot,” Andreescu said. can just keep the momentum going.” Chances are, she’ll do fine in the future. She couldn’t even get into With her game — and her guts — Canada’s main draw of the U.S. Open last year first Grand Slam singles champion could after losing in qualifying. But Andreescu have many more opportunities to win thought she could be headed for big major titles. things right from the start of this season, Just ask Williams’ coach, Patrick when she reached the final of her first Mouratoglou, who referred to Andreescu event in New Zealand. Then she won the as a “future No. 1.” title in Indian Wells in March, before the “With her character and mindset, shoulder injuries that forced her to miss for sure she’s going to win several Grand most of the spring and summer seasons. Slams,” Mouratoglou said. Andreescu said she didn’t have much Williams has won 23 of them, faith in herself during those times, one shy of the record, and with all relying on her parents and her team to that experience and the home-court keep her spirits up. advantage, many people considered “Also, I mean, it’s part of life
going through situations like that,” Andreescu said. “It’s not always going to be butterflies and rainbows, so I just tried to embrace it as much as I could. I tried to learn different things about myself and just about how I can get better as a player and as a person, and I really believed that there were going to be good times ahead, because I think when you believe in that then all those tough times are worth it.” Andreescu finally was able to return to the WTA Tour in time for her home tournament last month in Toronto, where she won the title when Williams had to stop playing in the final because of back spasms. But she had to go the distance to beat Williams on Saturday, playing through a deafening crowd during Williams’ second-set comeback that Andreescu felt was even louder than Bianca Andreescu, of Canada, holds up the the ones at the Toronto Raptors’ playoff championship trophy after defeating Serena games she attended this spring on their Williams, of the United States, in the women’s way to the NBA title. singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships “We The North” — the Raptors’ Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in New York slogan — has given way to “She The North.” Bruneau also was confused Andreescu played “mostly during another award presentation later fearless for a big part of the match. A Saturday night, when the coach of the big, big part of the match,” said Sylvain winning player is given a replica trophy. Bruneau, her coach. As he posed for pictures with Andreescu, “She could have been a little bit someone had to tell him to turn the intimidated for many reasons. Serena, trophy around because he had the wrong the stadium, the world is watching.” side facing forward. But Andreescu wasn’t, even “I’m not used to this,” he said. though she was playing in only her “Well, get used to it,” Andreescu fourth Grand Slam tournament. responded.
Antonio Brown accused of rape in lawsuit New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown is accused of rape by a woman who says she was his personal trainer, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court in Florida, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. Brown denied the allegations through a statement issued by his lawyer. According to the reports, the woman alleges Brown, a resident of South Florida, sexually assaulted her three times — twice in June 2017 and once in May 2018. The accuser and Brown reportedly met while they were both student-athletes at Central Michigan, the accuser a gymnast and a participant with Brown in a Fellowship of Christian Athletes group, according to TMZ Sports. The first alleged incident occurred during a training session in which “Brown exposed himself and kissed (the accuser) without her consent,” according to language in the lawsuit. In the second alleged incident that month, Brown is accused of masturbating near the accuser and ejaculating on her back. According to the New York Times, profane text messages sent from Brown to the accuser referring to such sex acts were attached to the lawsuit. The Athletic’s Nick Underhill tweeted
what appeared to be screen grabs of the texts (though Underhill referred to them as “emails”). In them, Brown seemed to imply any sexual encounters were consensual. The accuser stated in the suit she ended her working relationship with Brown from there, but that when he reached out to her apologize — TMZ reported the suit stating Brown “begged forgiveness” — she reluctantly agreed to train him again. But, according to the suit, the accuser said that on May 20, 2018, Brown pushed her onto a bed face first, then “forcibly” raped her. Though she shouted “no” and “stop,” the accuser stated that Brown refused and raped her, the Times reported. “As a rape victim of Antonio Brown, deciding to speak out has been an incredibly difficult decision,” the accuser said in a statement released by her lawyer, per the Times. “I have found strength in my faith, my family, and from the accounts of other survivors of sexual assault.” Later Tuesday night, Brown’s attorney, Darren Heitner, released a statement that read in part, “Mr. Brown denies each and every allegation in the
approached Brown in 2018 and offered to train him for the upcoming season. “Thereafter, the accuser engaged Mr. Brown in a consensual personal relationship,” Heitner’s statement read. “Any sexual interaction with Mr. Brown was entirely consensual.” It is unknown whether the accuser reported any of her accusations to police, though the Times reported that the accuser said in a statement she would cooperate with any NFL investigation. The suit is the latest development in a tumultuous and dizzying year for Brown, who came to an agreement on a one-year deal with the Patriots on Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) Saturday, just hours after the Oakland looks on during the first half against the Arizona Raiders released him. Cardinals during a preseason game at State Farm Among the highlights of Stadium Brown’s brief stay in Oakland were a lawsuit. He will pursue all legal remedies frostbite-type injury sustained to his to not only clear his name, but to also feet during cryotherapy, a dispute with protect other professional athletes the NFL regarding his helmet that against false accusations.” led to grievances and camp walkouts, The statement adds that the reportedly directing a racial slur and accuser asked Brown to invest $1.6 physical threat at general manager million in a business idea, and then Mike Mayock during an argument, and accused the woman of planning to use recording a phone conversation with Jon some of that money to commit fraud. Gruden and then posting it to YouTube. Heitner stated that Brown refused to The Raiders acquired Brown in a March invest the money, but that the accuser trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NBA banning ‘ninja-style headwear’ this season The NBA has decided official rule change. to ban “ninja-style headwear” The ninja-style beginning with the 2019-20 headwear is not part of the season, according to an ESPN NBA uniform and hasn’t been report. through the league approval Teams were notified in process,” NBA spokesman Mike May of the decision, and the Bass told ESPN in a statement. issue was expected was expected “Teams have raised concerns to be further discussed by the regarding safety and consistency NBA Competition Committee at of size, length and how they are meetings in Chicago on Monday. tied which requires a thorough Details such as the size and review before consideration of length of the headbands will be any rule change. “When some players determined prior to making an
began wearing them last season, we didn’t want to cause a disruption by intervening midseason, but we notified our teams in May that they would not be part of this season’s uniforms.” Among the players known for wearing the headwear in the past are Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat, Jrue Holiday of the New Orleans Pelicans Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler (23) glances over his shoulder during and Karl-Anthony Towns of the during a break in the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Wells Fargo Center Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Ronaldo hits four for Portugal in 5-1 rout of Lithuania
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo took his international tally to 93 goals when he scored four times to give the European champions a 5-1 win away to Lithuania in their Euro 2020 qualifier on Tuesday. Playing in his 161st international, the 34-year-old notched his eighth hat-trick for his country and the 54th of his remarkable career to help Portugal through what had threatened to turn into a frustrating evening. Unheralded midfielder William Carvalho completed the rout in stoppage time as Portugal stayed second in Group B with eight points, five behind leaders Ukraine with one game in hand. Serbia are a further point behind in third after a 3-1 win in Luxemburg. “I scored one goal against Serbia and four today and what I want most is to continue like this,” said Ronaldo, who converted an early penalty and then added three second-half goals. Portugal coach Fernando Santos said: “Ronaldo is the best player in the world, this is clear and unmistakable proof”. Lithuania, bottom with one point, missed an early chance when Vykintas Slivka fired over from close range and they quickly paid the price when Markus Palionis handled a Joao Felix cross and Ronaldo put away the spot kick in the fifth minute.
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo in action Lithuania goalkeeper Ernestas Setkus made an excellent save to prevent Edvinas Girdvainis turning the ball into his own net but Vytautas Andriuskevicius then grabbed a surprise equaliser, rising above his marker to head home from a corner in the 28th. GOOD CHANCES Ronaldo set up good chances for Felix and Bernardo Silva, which were wasted, after the break before taking matters into his own hands. Just as Portugal were beginning to show signs of frustration, Ronaldo produced a low shot which bobbled twice in front of Setkus in the 62nd minute. The Lithuania goalkeeper got his hand to it, but it hit his head and bounced into the net. Three minutes later,
Ronaldo was left free in the area to sweep home Bernardo Silva’s cross and Silva also provided the pass for Ronaldo to sidefoot his fourth 11 minutes later. Carvalho’s goal, his fourth in 60 games, was a fitting reward for a player who keeps the Portugal midfield ticking over without getting much attention. “I’m convinced that these players are capable of finishing top of this group,” said Santos. Aleksandar Mitrovic scored twice to keep Serbia’s hopes alive with a win in Luxemburg. He headed Serbia in front after 36 minutes and Nemanja Radonjic curled in the second 10 minutes after the restart. Substitute David Turpel pulled one back and Serbia were on the ropes until Sergej MilinkovicSavic produced a delightful reverse pass for Mitrovic to fire in the third.
Brady: Team will come first with Brown aboard New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and newly signed wide receiver Antonio Brown began their crash course in chemistry building on Monday, and Brady says he came away impressed that Brown “is into doing what’s in the best interest for the team.” Brown spent nine years starring for the Pittsburgh Steelers before forcing a trade to the Oakland Raiders, only to be released on Saturday after a series of squabbles with the team. Brown agreed to a deal with the defending Super Bowl champion Patriots hours later, and made his way to Foxborough, Mass., on Monday. During his weekly interview with Westwood One, Brady said he “really enjoyed being around” Brown, and called him “a very smart football player, knows how to play the game. He’s been extremely productive.” Brady, who led the Patriots to a 33-3 win over the Steelers on Sunday night, said he wasn’t “buying into any hype or potential. I’m into work. He’s into work, and our entire offense is into doing what’s in the best interest for the team. I’m really excited to get to practice on Wednesday.”
Red Sox part ways with baseball boss Dave Dombrowski
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown Brown is a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and four-time firstteam All-Pro. In 130 games, he has 837 catches for 11,207 yards and 74 touchdowns. In 2014, Brown led the NFL with 129 catches and 1,698 yards. He led the league again the next year with 136 catches, although his 1,834 yards barely trailed leagueleading Julio Jones’ 1,871. Brown’s 1,533 yards
receiving in 2017 was also the best in the NFL. Brady said he and Brown are “going to meet as much as we possibly can. I think that quarterback-receiver relationship is so important. The more you know each other, the more you know what each other’s thinking, the faster you can accelerate the trust and confidence in one another when you get on the field.”
Dave Dombrowski, President of Baseball Operations for the Boston Red Sox, before a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Red Sox in St. Petersburg, Fla The Boston Red Sox parted ways Sunday with president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski less than a year after winning the World Series. Red Sox spokesman Kevin Gregg made the announcement following a 10-5 loss to the New York Yankees that dropped the defending champions 17½ games behind their longtime AL East rivals. Boston, which had won three straight AL East titles, would be eliminated from the division race with a loss in the series finale on Monday night. A veteran baseball executive who built a World Series champion in Miami and helped the Tigers win two AL pennants, the 63-year-old Dombrowski was brought in to steady the Red Sox front office in 2015 with the team in the middle of back-to-back lastplace finishes. The Red Sox followed with three straight AL East titles — a first in franchise history, winning a clubrecord 108 games last season and their fourth World Series since 2004. From the start of Dombrowski’s tenure on Aug. 18, 2015, through the beginning of this season, the Red Sox had posted a major-league best 320-210 (.604) record. But this year’s team — with largely the same roster as last year’s — has gone 76-67, losing five of their first six games and never really getting back into contention in the division. While Dombrowski stood pat at the trade deadline, with a wild-card berth still in reach, the ballclub reeled off an eight-game losing streak. “I just found out, so, surprised and shocked obviously,” said Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who was hired as a rookie manager by Dombrowksi before the 2018 season. “Right now, not too much to say. We’ll talk a little bit more tomorrow. But, he gave me a chance to come here and be a big league manager. It’s one of those that they just told me so, I’m not ready to talk about it.” Right-hander Rick Porcello’s career has been tied to Dombrowski’s as much as any player. Dombrowski was the general manager of the Detroit Tigers when they drafted Porcello in the first round (27th overall pick) in 2007. Dombrowski traded Porcello to Boston in 2014, before following him in 2015. Porcello, who took the loss against the Yankees on Sunday, and his teammates learned of the move as the game ended. “I’m still processing everything, processing myself, too,” Porcello said. “It’s really hard to reflect on it right now. I’ll have potentially a better answer in a couple days but, yeah, you never like to see anybody lose their job over what we’re doing on the field. And unfortunately that’s the case right here. “You take lots of guilt with you as a player because you’re the one that can make or break things and that’s the part that hurts me.” Gregg said Boston’s assistant general managers would share Dombrowski’s duties for the final few weeks of the season. No other team officials were made available to the media. A formal announcement is expected on Monday.
Grizzlies refusing to buyout F Iguodala The Memphis Grizzlies are not engaging forward Andre Iguodala in buyout discussions and expect the 15-year veteran to report to training camp, according to The Athletic’s and Stadium’s Shams Charania. Iguodala, 35, was acquired in
a trade with the Golden State Warriors in July. In order to entice the Grizzlies to pick up Iguodala’s contract, the Warriors also sent a 2024 first-round pick to Memphis. Iguodala spent the past six seasons with Golden State, helping the
team win three NBA titles and winning 2015 NBA Finals MVP. For his career, he has averaged 12.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.5 steals per game. It was expected that the Grizzlies would have talks about a buyout with Iguodala after buying out
Dwight Howard, Charania reported. As a well-respected player and proven winner, Iguodala would have plenty of suitors across the league. Memphis is in rebuilding mode, having traded team legends Mike Conley and Marc Gasol this year.
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