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Government moves forward with disaster risk reduction

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE ECONOMIC impacts of hurricanes Irma and Maria and an upcoming hurricane season that promises to be as active as the last, have led the Government to make procedural changes.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is working with government officials in an effort to enhance resilience in the areas of disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and post-disaster recovery.

As a result, a Financial Protection Strategy (FPS) that incorporates disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) imperatives into public investment projects and programmes will be developed soon for the TCI. Cabinet on Monday, March 26, endorsed a proposal by the UNDP which will see a financial specialist being deployed to the territory to contribute to the overall national recovery process by enhancing the national capacity of TCI Government.

According to information extracted from a procurement notice on the UNDP’s website, the economic specialist after he/she is selected via an electronic tendering process, will work specifically with the Ministry of Finance to incorporate DRR and CCA into public investment and planning systems.

Additionally, they are expected to assess the Government’s current policy framework for mainstreaming

Hurricane Irma caused massive damage in the TCI last September

DRR and CCA in public investment programmes and projects while finding ways to integrate climate change into the present budgetary process.

According to the UNDP, the territory’s existing budgeting system offers an opportunity for these climate change mitigation strategies to be implemented.

“The consultant is expected to review institutional arrangements for promoting an integration of DRR and CCA policy priorities into budgeting and expenditure management including within and across key ministries and stakeholders.

“Focus should be given to proportions of climate and/or disaster funding managed by the state versus non-state sectors (insofar as this can be estimated with available data) as well as estimate the balance between mitigation and adaptation funding.

“Assess the extent to which

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DRR and CCA has been addressed in key current and pending public investments, including the classification of a risk management portfolio, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance.”

This aspect will examine existing budgetary allocation and actual expenditure in this regard.

“The consultant will review the financial management systems for allocating and spending DRR and CCA related expenditures.

“This will involve the integration of DRR and CCA objectives within the budgetary process, including as part of budget planning and implementation.

“The consultant will undertake trend analysis on both budgeted and actual expenditure as well as examining the balance between recurrent versus the capital budget.”

NATIONAL DEFINITION The absence of a national definition on climate change and DRM

expenditure constrains stakeholders in tracking resources allocated for financing climate and DRM actions according to the UNDP. So the consultant will make use of existing and inclusive methodologies such as public expenditure review tools to define climate change and disaster risk management expenditure that is appropriate for the TCI. “The consultant will review and provide recommendations regarding how the integration of climate change and disaster risk management objectives should be addressed within the budgeting process, including as part of budget planning, implementation, expenditure management and financing.”

As part of the efforts to train key personnel in charge of mainstreaming DRR and CCA in public investment programmes and projects, the consultant will facilitate a workshop targeting the staff of the Ministry of Finance and associate agencies.

Through the workshop, TCI Government officials will participate in capacity building sessions on the current management framework of TCI government as well as DRR and CCA operation management methodology within the context of basic budget management.

Following the September 2017 hurricanes, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson committed to developing key strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change locally.

She said: “Climate change is real and we’re not a Government that is going to deny it.”

“Our position is: it is real, something is changing something is happening, and while we can’t duck and dodge or ignore it we have to build a resiliency towards it.”

Coupled with this, over the last few months, staff of the Ministry of Public Works attended training sessions on climate resilience hosted by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) which has its headquarters in Barbados.

Climate change refers to a broad range of global phenomena created predominantly by burning fossil fuels, which add heat-trapping gases to the Earth’s atmosphere.

These phenomena include the increased temperature trends described by global warming, but also encompass changes such as sea level rise, ice mass loss in Greenland, Antarctica, the Arctic and mountain glaciers worldwide, shifts in plant blooming, and extreme weather events.

This global trend has been blamed for intensifying hurricanes and other natural disasters around the world.

Student registration for primary and high schools starts soon PARENTS and guardians can register their children for government primary and high schools from next week.

Student registration in Providenciales will take place from Wednesday, April 11, to Friday, May 11.

And registration for all other public schools within the territory will be held on July 9 to 13, according to a press release from the Ministry of Education on Thursday (April 5).

The following documents are required for entry into public

schools: -One passport sized photo of the prospective student.

-Birth certificate of prospective student.

-Immunisation/medical certificate of prospective student.

-Proof of status in TCI (parents and prospective student).

-Passport photo page of parent or guardian and prospective student.

-Transcript or transfer letter (if applicable).

All of the above documents can be uploaded electronically using

the online system or submitted with the application form to the office.

The online application system can be accessed on the TCI Government website at www. gov.tc/ministry-of-educationyouth-sports-and-libraryservices/ Application forms will also be available for a short period at the Department of Education offices in Grand Turk and Providenciales.

For additional information contact the Department of Education on 338-4804.

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Oseta Jolly teachers say they are unhappy at sports complex – Call on ministry to speed up repairs at the school

BY OLIVIA ROSE TEACHERS from Oseta Jolly Primary School say they are unhappy with the deplorable conditions at Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex, which is currently being occupied by the school on a temporary basis.

Almost seven months after the destructive forces of category five hurricane Irma wreaked havoc across the territory, the school in Blue Hills is still in disrepair.

While the teachers and students are eager to return, they believe that more needs to be done in the meantime to make the interim facility more conducive for learning.

Recent investigations carried out by the Weekly News confirmed that the deteriorating conditions at the sports complex are threatening the health and welfare of the students.

Washrooms filled with filth, mould, overhead hanging objects, littered classrooms and broken furniture are just some of the issues affecting staff and students at the facility.

Two grade one teachers, who opted to remain anonymous, spoke to the Weekly News and divulged some very unsettling details about the conditions they are subject to.

One teacher, who was particularly vocal about the state of the facility,

said that ensuring a healthy and safe environment for the students and teachers should be of paramount concern.

She said: “We were placed here and when they placed us here nobody came to say anything to the teachers over here, like this is what you all will be facing for the time being, to say well you are here for just a term or two until the school is repaired; nobody said nothing to us they just put us here and that was that.

“So we had to call for a meeting with the minister of education and the department and they came and we spoke about the conditions of the sports complex, and at that time it was hot because the air conditioning system was broken.

“It’s humid and filthy, no AC and not conducive for learning. The children are uncomfortable they can’t function in this environment.”

On Monday, January 29, as a result of challenges being encountered with the air conditioning system at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex, classes were dismissed and fans and other cooling apparatus were placed in the facility to assist in making the environment more comfortable.

Although measures were taken to repair the cooling system, the teachers pointed out that the system malfunctions at times which leaves

Students out in the parking lot of the sports complex after school

the makeshift classrooms extremely hot and uncomfortable.

She said: “You can hear the other teachers complaining about the situation but it seems as though no one cares.”

Turning her attention to the unsanitary restrooms which are reportedly cleaned twice a week, the teacher said: “We only have one cleaner, they said they’re going to hire another cleaner but you can see the floor and the bathroom facilities.

“I don’t even think that the public health department came to spray for mould and mildew and they always say that children’s health and safety comes first and they are not taking these things into consideration.

“They put us here and think we are comfortable in this environment.

No we are not.”

LACK OF COMMUNICATION The other grade one teacher pointed out that there is a disconnect between

CORRECTION THE WEEKLY News would like to apologise for an error in an article published on page nine of the March 31 to April 6 edition, titled ‘Bill to keep minors out of bars and nightspots passed’.

The comments associated therein to Hon Tueton Williams were done so in error, and have since been corrected in the online edition of the newspaper to reflect the correct speaker - Governor’s Appointed Member, Hon Temard Butterfield.

We apologise for any grievance or inconvenience this may have caused.

A fan is being used to keep this classroom cool

administrators and teaching staff.

The educator said that the lack of communication is negatively impacting their work environments and the students.

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Her Majesty’s Prison gate in Grand Turk

Former prison superintendent Steve Barrett

Home affairs minister ‘A REAL MESS’ calls former prison boss’ statements ‘sad’ – Reveals that prison repairs are funded in upcoming budget

A race issue?

BY DELANA ISLES MINISTER of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication, Hon Vaden Williams has expressed scepticism that comments attributed to former prison superintendent Steve Barrett are his actual words.

In an interview with the Weekly News on Thursday (April 5), the minister said that he has not had the opportunity to ascertain that Barrett had indeed called Her Majesty’s Prison “a real mess”, as reported by several media outlets in the Cayman Islands in late March.

But he pointed out that the fact that Barrett would level such a statement at the local institution is “sad”, given that he ran the facility for a number years without any such utterance during his tenure.

“First of all I haven’t had the opportunity to ascertain if that is a real statement issued by Mr Barrett.

“If it was one that was issued by him it is sad, because he had led the prison for a number of years so he can’t be making that kind of statement after being in charge of the prison. “…If he has made that statement after he himself being in charge of leading the prison, and I don’t know it for a fact…the only thing I can assume is that when you are in a relationship everything is good until you depart.”

As reported by the Cayman Compass, Barrett compared his old posting in the TCI very unfavourably against his new location.

“The prison in the TCI is so impoverished environmentally to the people that are held there and the people who work there.

FORMER TCI prison superintendent Steve Barret, who now serves as the interim prisons director for the Cayman Islands, has strongly condemned the prison system in Grand Turk. “The prison in the TCI is so impoverished environmentally to the people who are held there and the people who work there. The prison is in a real mess,” he said.

What are your thoughts?

Barret should also add that the British authorities should stop applying racism in the prison.

Grant, a black man, has acted and acted and acted so many times as superintendent and every time a white man takes the job while Grant gets no pay increase.

Seems like he has acted so much it is time for him to get a screen part in Hollywood.

Shame on you Britain demonstrating your racism again.

Questions

1) What positive changes took place during his tenure?

2) How much did he make a year?

Bad reflection

Minister of Home Affairs, Vaden Delroy Williams

“The [Turks and Caicos] prison is in a real mess,” the former superintendent reportedly said.

The veteran prison officer, spent two years running the TCI prison before taking up his new interim post in the Cayman Islands.

PRISON REPAIRS In terms of what is on the table for the upgrades to the prison, Minister Williams said that the Government has budgeted money to take care of the damage caused as a result of hurricanes Irma and Maria.

The damaged section is one of three wings in the prison, and was burned and rendered uninhabitable during Irma’s passage in the TCI.

“We are budgeting to renovate that yellow wing which during the hurricane was burned down... and in future there are plans to redevelop the whole complex which needs a whole facelift.

“It was built for a capacity of about 96, and we are up running over more than a hundred. So, we definitely have plans in place for the prison,” the minister said.

Williams said that there are a number of other repairs to be carried out to the prison that will be disclosed in due time.

He mentioned that the superintendent’s office will be repaired and some of the other offices are in need of upgrade.

Did he recommend and implement programmes?

Why didn’t he leave as soon as he landed and didn’t like the prison environment?

You see, these foreign people come to the TCI to benefit themselves not the people. They use the country and people as their stepping stones.

Now he has left, he doesn’t have anything good to say? I see that as a bad reflection on him that he couldn’t make one positive change!

He’s obviously not a good administrator, planner or organiser.

Please forward my remarks to him. If you give me his email, I can do that myself.

Cayman, beware.

All the same

No different than any other institution

here. What’s his problem?

Fisherman

Classic case of betrayal!

While the good gentleman was there, handsomely paid and with joy he still took the money from a place that’s a mess; and now how convenient that he would go to another protectorate, and speak well of his new environment.

Mr Barret knows well that fisherman do not call his catch stink, if he wants to sell it.

Only this time he is bringing repute to the FCO who oversees these very same protectorates that he is now undermining; and in good heart Cayman should never make him permanent in no fashion.

I would wonder what will say to or about them when he leaves there?

Opportunists!

Quiet please

He needs to shut his pie hole. Where was his outrage and condemnation when he was here in the TCI to make a difference?

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work has started as yet and I don’t even know if the tender has gone out as yet.

“We don’t know nothing because even when they communicate with our principal the information isn’t filtered down as it should be.

“I feel as educators we’re not appreciated, because nobody comes to say anything to us we have to ask.

Nobody don’t check for education that is a fact.

“Look at where this facility is located in the heart of the Downtown traffic. There’s supposed to be a traffic monitor to ensure these children cross the road safely, nothing like that, they just dump us here,” the frustrated teacher said.

SAFETY CONCERNS The Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex is located in the bustling Downtown area of Providenciales.

The facility, which is not gated or fenced, poses a threat to the safety of students who are often seen playing on the roadways during lunch breaks and after school.

“Everything is just loose.

Sometimes we have to stay here until 4.30pm sometimes 5pm waiting for parents to come and pick up their kids because of where its located. We don’t go away until they all go home.

“Yes in spite of all of that they want us to come inside here and they want us to teach.

“That’s all they’re concerned about - teach educate the people’s children, they’re not worried about how we feel, how it’s affecting us, how it’s affecting the kids they just want the job done.”

The most resounding sentiment was that teachers are doing too much to be paid as little as they make.

The irate teachers said although they are dedicated to educating the minds of the nation’s future leaders, their jobs could be made a lot easier if their concerns are addressed.

The Ministry of Education in a press release issued on Thursday (April 5) stated that the drafting of the invitation to tender (ITT) for repair and rebuilding of the school, will be finalised and published by the end of April.

Coupled with this, the Minister of Education, Hon Karen Malcolm conducted a work assessment tour on Thursday of Long Bay High School, Enid Capron Primary School and

Clement Howell High School in Providenciales to evaluate the repair works which have already begun.

The tour is being undertaken to ensure that the works will be completed on time and are consistent with the specifications of the ministry.

According to the statement, work is currently taking place on the block that houses the computer room, kitchen and sickbay at Enid Capron Primary School.

However, phase two of the work for the school will commence once the 2018-2019 budget is passed.

“The repair work at the Clement Howell High School commenced before the storm, however, the school sustained extensive damages during the passage of hurricane Irma.”

Meanwhile phase three of Long Bay High School is progressing on schedule and the work is expected to be completed in July 2018, the statement read.

It added that the Government, in its commitment to rebuilding schools, has approved a supplementary budget of more than $8 million.

“To date, invitations to tender have been published for the Iris Stubbs Primary and the Marjorie Basden High School and contracts have since been awarded and works are to commence as early as May 2018.

“The drafting of the ITT for repair and rebuilding of the TCI Community College and the HJ Robinson High will also be finalised and published by the end of April.”

Funding for the repair and rebuilding of the Ianthe Pratt Primary School, Eliza Simons Primary School, C Hubert James Primary School, Mary Robinson Primary School, Adelaide Oemler Primary School and additional work at Enid Capron Primary School is allocated in the 2018-2019 budget.

Construction work will commence once the budget is passed in the House of Assembly.

The ministry also revealed that works on Eliza Simons Primary School will be completed in July 2018.

Following the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria 95 percent of the schools’ infrastructure throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands was affected.

As a result, the Government has taken the decision to rebuild stronger, more resilient schools.

Providenciales International Airport (PLS)

Provo airport terminal in need of ‘major upgrades’

BY OLIVIA ROSE FORMER premier Michael Misick has said the terminal at Providenciales International Airport (PLS) should be on par with other developing nations and is in dire need of major upgrades.

He expressed his opinions about the facility on the Average Joe Show on PTV on Wednesday, March 21.

During the broadcast Misick said: “Over a couple years ago I understand $10 million was spent on expanding the airport.

“I don’t see the difference. Clearly the present facilities need to be

upgraded.”

In 2014, phase two of a project to upgrade the airport and its facilities was completed.

The $10 million works included the expansion of the terminal building and a parking lot, installation of a new flight display system, and expansion of the checkin counter areas, departure lounge and roadways.

Phase one of the project concentrated on extending the runway and aircraft parking apron, and was completed in 2011 at a cost

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Former premier Michael Misick

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Post Cabinet Gov’t moving ahead with public transportation initiative meeting statement

BY DELANA ISLES THE ISSUE of public transportation in the Turks and Caicos Islands has been on the table for several years, with the PDM party making 2016 campaign promises to finally address the issue during their tenure in government.

That promise is moving yet another step closer, according to Minister of Home Affairs, Transport and Communications, Vaden Delroy Williams.

In an invited interview with the Weekly News on Thursday (April 5), Williams said that the public consultation on the issue carried out last year has been completed and they are now prepared to take it one step further.

“We have completed the transportation survey and now we have a paper coming before the next Cabinet to deal with some amendments to the Road Safety Ordinance that will help to guide the way forward and how we are going to implement the public transportation service,” Williams said.

He added that the system the Government is looking to put in place will be a bus service, as has been promised previously.

“It will be more like a bus service.

What we have now is a situation where there is no category for jitneys, so it is just a bunch of illegal cars running up and down the road providing transportation, but it is not licensed for in the ordinance.”

He explained: “My intention is to put in place the bus transportation service to alleviate the risk of the jitneys; we all know that they are not

Public transport buses still on the Government’s agenda for TCI

insured, they are not licensed.

“It’s a mode of transportation that the general public needs, but it is not secured, so I believe once we put the public transportation into effect they would have to meet all of the qualification such as proper licensing and so on to make sure that the public is not at risk.”

The risk the minister refers to is not just one of uninsured vehicles in the event of accidents or injury, or the fact that many of these operators are doing so illegally, there are also ones of potential physical harm to travellers and even drivers.

Over the past few years, a number of incidents in jitneys have been reported to police, with the most recent occurring just last week.

Police reported this week that a woman was allegedly attacked in a jitney car she was travelling in from the Downtown area, and only

managed to escape abduction by jumping out of the moving car.

Last year, a spate of robberies by armed bandits targeted several of these illegal hire cars.

In July last year, the governor approved the online public consultation on public transportation, which sought feedback from the general public on the introduction of a public transportation system for the TCI as none currently exists.

In April, the Ministry of Home Affairs started a comprehensive review of the Road Safety Department and public transportation authorities which led to the online survey being published.

The consultation was the first leg of the transportation overhaul in the territory, and will now be followed by the presentation of the survey to the Cabinet and subsequently to the public at large.

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of $100 million.

Misick said: “If I had it my way I would build a completely new facility and I believe that instead of spending $10 million on that old facility we should’ve built a new facility probably on the other side where we have a lot more space, where we would have proper parking.

“You can have a jet bridge and all of that. We have to get into the 21st century and so in the short term we need to come up with a system where it is not so burdensome to go through immigration.

“If a person qualifies, whether they have a required visa or necessary document, there should be a speeding up of the process.”

He said that first impressions count and the growth in tourist arrivals into Providenciales often

stretches the current capacity of the airport, especially at peak times on holiday weekends.

Minister of Tourism Hon Ralph Higgs at a recent press conference said building a jet bridge at the Providenciales International Airport will be considered if the demand arises.

“The demand will dictate when that happens but clearly that is a standard or is becoming a standard across the region so as we move forward and as we seek to modernise our offerings that would be a part of it.”

John Smith, chief executive officer of the Turks and Caicos Airports Authority, said plans to modernise the airport were put on pause after the recent hurricanes, however efforts are being made to resume the modernisation project.

“We’re moving those plans

ahead to build a new terminal.

The existing terminal that was expanded becomes the default to the regional domestic terminal, but the new terminal, what I referred to the premier and the former minister for finance Hon Misick as the all singing all dancing terminal, we’re more than likely a few months behind on that.

“And one can understand why we are, because of the hurricane and other things, but both this government and the former government and indeed the board of the airport’s authority promotes and pushes for that, we have to do it.”

Every year, more than one million tourists visit the Turks and Caicos Islands with many visitors flying into Providenciales International Airport (PLS).

A NEW primary school in Providenciales, the InterHealth Canada budget and North Caicos banking were all topics of discussion at the latest Cabinet meeting.

Governor John Freeman chaired this year’s seventh meeting of the Cabinet on Monday, March 26, at the Hilly Ewing Building in Providenciales.

All ministers were present.

At this meeting Cabinet: -Advised the governor to approve the draft Rehabilitation of Offenders Order 2018; -Advised the governor to approve the draft Law Revision (Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations) 2015 (Validation) Bill 2018 for forwarding to the House of Assembly for approval.

-Endorsed a proposal by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for a programme of posthurricane assistance to enhance resilience in the areas of disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and post-disaster recovery.

A more detailed report about the programme will be prepared for Cabinet’s consideration.

-Approved the composition of the Project Steering Committee to oversee the implementation of the Climate Resilient Coastal Protection and Management Loan Agreement from the Caribbean Development Bank.

-Approved the appointments of members to the following boards under the Ministry of Border Control and Employment with effect from April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019 – Work Permit Board Zone 1; Work Permit Board Zone 2; and the Immigration Appeal Tribunal.

-Approved the appointments of members to the following boards and committee under the Ministry of Education with effect from April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019 - TCI Community College Board of Governors, Higher Education Advisory Board and the Education Advisory Board/Scholarship Committee.

-Approved the appointments of members to the following bodies with effect from April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019 - Prison Visiting Committee, Radio Turks and Caicos Board of Governors.

-Advised the governor to approve the appointment of Stephan Correy Forbes as a member of the TCI Tourist Board.

-Advised the governor to approve the National Parks (Amendment) Regulations 2018 to enable the inclusion of Half Moon Bay on the list of established navigational channels as per Section 3(7) of the National Parks Regulations.

-Approved on a conditional basis with amendments Planning Application PA 196 submitted by Caicos Holdings for the emergency dredging of the channel between

North Caicos and Parrot Cay in accordance with Section 55 of the Physical Planning Ordinance 2014.

-Approved on a conditional basis with amendments Planning Application PA 197 submitted

by Caicos Holdings for beach replenishment on Parrot cay in accordance with Section 55 of the Physical Planning Ordinance 2014.

-Noted the recommendations of the Procurement Board to award contracts in line with the Public Procurement Ordinance 2012 as follows - TR17/11 Replacement vehicles for TCIG; TR17/12 Special transport vehicles for TCIG; TR17/19 Furniture and equipment for the Eliza Simons Primary School; TR17/28 Fencing project, Conch Ground, South Caicos; TR17/31 Road development Phase III, Grand Turk; TR17/32 Consultancy services for the redevelopment and modernisation of South Dock, Providenciales; TR17/35 Consultancy services for a review of Provo Water Company Ltd; TR17/36 Supply of furniture and equipment for the morgue; TR17/38 Supply of computer equipment for the TCI Ports Authority; TR17/42 Design and build of Government Office Block, South Caicos; TR17/43 Rebuilding works Marjorie Basden High School, South Caicos; TR17/44 Iris Stubbs Primary School repairs, South Caicos; PN 005127 Border Control Management Information System Phase 2; PN 005300 Sea Defence (TCIG’s contribution to the CDB loan); PN 005465 Special Project, Integrity Commission; TR17/41 Supply of LED light and light poles for the TCI Ports Authority; TR17/45 Design and build of the security gatehouse, South Dock, Providenciales; TR17/46 Lights installation and trenching excavation for South Dock, Grand Turk.

-Noted the award of a contract for the construction of a new primary school in Providenciales.

-Noted the budget submitted by Interhealth Canada for the provision of clinical services for the year 2017/18.

Cabinet called for Interhealth Canada to prepare its draft budget for clinical services for 2018/19 before the beginning of the next financial year for the consideration and approval of Cabinet.

-Advised the governor to approve the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Ordinance 2018 for forwarding to the House of Assembly for approval.

-Advised the governor to grant approval for the execution of Contingency Warrant number six in relation to post hurricane expenditure which is to be submitted to the House of Assembly.

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Bottle Creek man robs old customs building and primary school ON WEDNESDAY (April 4) police in North Caicos arrested and formally charged a Bottle Creek man for burglary and malicious damage to property.

The arrest was made following reports of two burglaries that on occurred on Tuesday (April 3).

The old customs building was burgled and stolen was one HP laptop computer.

The other burglary occurred at the Adelaide Oemler Primary School tuck shop.

Missing from the school are a number of food items, such as eggs, apples, cereals, cream and bread.

The man is currently in police custody.

Woman thwarts jitney abduction by jumping out Police in Providenciales are investigating an attempted kidnapping that took place on Tuesday (April 3).

Police said that a 34-year-old woman reported to the 911 centre that she jumped out of a moving jitney after an attack and attempted kidnapping.

The complainant reported that she flagged down the vehicle from the Downtown area to take her to her destination, but on the way she was attacked by the driver.

The reason for the attack or how the incident transpired have not been disclosed.

The vehicle, a white Nissan car, was driven by a slim built male with brown complexion.

Police are currently looking for the alleged attacker and would be kidnapper.

Police ‘stop and search’ yields drugs Police in Grand Turk arrested and charged a 20-year-old man on Sunday (April 1) for the offence of possession of controlled drugs, following a stop and search.

The man was placed on $1,500 bail, and will appear in the Magistrates’ Court on Friday, April 6, to answer to the charge.

Teen charged with buggery An 18-year-old man has been charged with buggery by police.

On Sunday (April 1) police formally charged the youth with five counts of buggery, in relation to a police report made on March 5.

The accused is in police custody awaiting a court date.

Bandits cart off alcohol and valuables from restaurant Police are also investigating a burglary that occurred at an eating establishment in the Bight Providenciales, on Sunday (April 1).

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According to police reports, at 7.36am upon arrival at the restaurant, the owner noticed his business establishment burgled and ransacked.

Missing were a black 60 inch flat screen television valued at $1,000, a black flat screen Sankey television valued at $1,000, a black Plum cellular phone worth $40, an internet box value unknown, a quantity of alcohol that included 19 bottles of mixed wines, three cases of mixed beers, and nine bottles of mixed liquor to the value of $500.

Provo school robbed of snacks and documents Police in Providenciales are investigating a burglary that occurred at the Champions for Christ School on Sunday (April 1).

Missing, according to the complainant, was one grey container containing snacks valued at $300 along with cellular phones and other important documents.

Provo homes robbed Police are investigating a burglary that occurred on the Lower Bight Road in Providenciales.

The incident was reported to police on March 23, at about 11.03pm.

According to reports, missing was a small grey pouch containing $200 and a grey Canon camera valued at $200.

Investigations are also ongoing into a burglary that took place at a home on South Dock Road. According to reports, the homeowner secured her home and upon return on March 23 a quantity of plywood and two by four boards were missing.

Bottle Creek clinic robbed of washing machine Police in North Caicos are investigating a burglary of the Bottle Creek Government Clinic.

The incident was reported to police at 2.30pm on Monday, March 26.

Discovered missing is a fairly new washing machine valued at $800 and a stack of shelves, value unknown.

Couple charged with illegal gun and ammo possession A MAN and woman were on April 4 arrested for the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition in Providenciales.

The arrests were made following an intelligence-driven operation by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Tactical Unit.

During a search carried out by officers on a Millennium Highway home, one firearm and several rounds of ammunition were found.

Inside of a vehicle that was parked at the home police also found a bag that contained one spent shell.

A 25-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were arrested. Both are expected to be charged with the offences and taken before the local court soon.

They are currently still in police custody.

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

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Man discovered dead in his apartment POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of man in Providenciales.

The man was found dead in his apartment shortly after 11am on Thursday (April 5).

Police said that it is unclear how long the body was in the apartment

before being discovered.

“Please be advised that the circumstances surrounding the death of the man are unknown and further details will not be given at this time, as investigations are in the preliminary stages,” a police report stated.

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Illegal immigrant and man who harboured him jailed TWENTY-two-year-old Papito Azmika has been sentenced to serve nine months in prison for entering the Turks and Caicos Islands illegally in January.

Azmika appeared before a magistrate this week and pleaded guilty to the offence brought against him by the Immigration Department.

Meanwhile, Roneck Philocleste, 39, was charged and sentenced for harbouring Azmika on March 19.

He is serving six months in jail on that charge.

Man pleads guilty to illegal entry, jailed Fregenson Joseph has been sentenced to six months in prison for entering the Turks and Caicos Islands illegally.

The Haitian national was apprehended and charged by immigration officials for the offence committed sometime during the month of January.

The 23-year-old man pleaded guilty to the charge when he appeared in the Magistrates’ Court this past week and was sentenced.

Six months imprisonment for 2002 illegal entry Another man who also entered the territory illegally was also given a six month prison sentence by a magistrate this past week.

Convicted is 28-year-old Melien Williams whom immigration officials said entered the TCI sometime in 2002.

Repeat offender jailed for illegal entry Immigration officials have also charged repeat offender Jacquelin Pierre who has previously served time in the local prison for illegally entering the TCI. When Pierre appeared before a magistrate this past week, he was sentenced to 14 months imprisonment for the same offence of illegal entry.

Pierre is 50-years-old.

Supreme Court overturns excessive marijuana sentence Supreme Court Judge Robert Shuster has reduced a 25 month sentence for cannabis possession to just ten months.

The convicted man is 27-year-old Jamaican national Sonja Campbell.

Campbell was sentenced by Chief Magistrate Tayna Lobbon Jackson for possession of three and a half pounds of cannabis.

The matter was taken to the Supreme Court on appeal by attorney Oliver Smith who was successful in his arguments to persuade the judge for a lighter sentence.

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Recognising the real salesman – PART TWO Dear Editor Like the start up of most businesses, everything starts with an idea. The Ritz Carlton for the TCI started with an idea in 2010 when one of the consultants for the Desarrollos Group was embarking on a plan to expand in the Caribbean.

Mr Walter Sean Gardiner made contact with the consultant and was able to convince the group to purchase the land in Grace Bay, Providenciales.

The project was originally scheduled to be completed in 2016 after receiving a development agreement from the Government.

The Desarrollos Group had planned to build an eight storey JW Marriot brand which would have been the same height as the Seven Stars Resort.

However, after the new developers of the West Caicos Project at that time decided not to pursue the Ritz Carlton brand, the Desarrollos Group decided to move away from the JW Marriot brand to Ritz Carlton.

In 2013, under the Hon Rufus Ewing administration, the Government decided they would increase the height from seven storeys to 12 storeys to maximise the use of the land in order to make major resort development more economically viable for investors.

After the Government changed its policy, the Desarrollos Group increased its original eight storey plans to 12 storeys.

In April 2015, the TCIG signed the revised development agreement with the Desarrollos Group for the 12 storey project.

As a result in the change in policy

by TCIG, there were a few persons or groups opposing this policy primarily based on environmental reasons.

Many people felt that the environment was an excuse and that some opposed it for selfish reasons.

As a result of this opposition, the Government and the developers were faced with legal battles in the court for many years.

The court ruled in the favour of the opposers stating that there was inadequate consultation on the 12

storeys.

The Government appealed the case and sometime later held a town hall meeting in which the majority of people particularly the locals supported the project.

The matter was referred back to the court and the judge was satisfied that the Government complied with the consultation aspect and thus provided the Government with the green light to proceed.

However, the court required that the Government to commit future developers to perform extensive environmental impact assessment (EIA) followed by consultation.

This was the last hurdle for the Ritz Carlton project.

In November 2017, under the administration of Hon Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, the EIA public consultation took place.

At the town hall meeting, the majority of people supported the findings of EIA consultation.

Planning was satisfied and issued a building permit to the developers of the Ritz Carlton project.

The official ground breaking for

the 124 hotel rooms and 64 condos was on February 26, 2018.

I end by thanking and crediting Mr Walter Gardiner, a son of the soil, for his tremendous part he played in this project by not only convincing the developers to invest in the TCI while the country was going through a challenging time economically and politically (we were governed by the interim government) but by also encouraging the developers to remain committed to the project despite several years of delays and legal setbacks.

Walter Sean Gardiner, you were truly proactive and therefore, as a local, deserves the most credit for the Ritz Carlton project.

In conclusion, one of the reasons we have not been able to get the other islands developed is because we have not been proactive in getting investors (local or international) to those islands.

Yes, the stamp duty is lower which is an incentive, but we need to take the islands to potential developers rather than just hoping and waiting for something to happen. This is what Walter did with the Ritz Carlton project.

The ideal thing to do of course is for a group of us to team up and form companies and develop the islands ourselves. He who pays the piper calls the tune.

Drexwell Seymour, Providenciales

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COMMENTARY

Awkward times WE HAVE reached a time in history which is awkward.

In the USA, Donald Trump’s election is now awkward for both US political parties. Republicans are embarrassed by Trump’s ignorant comments coming from his Twitter site and the White House.

How could Trump have been elected? Why was Hilary unacceptable in all those districts around the USA that gave Trump a vast electoral vote win?

Why are the Democrats now moving to the extreme left of the political centre when the USA countryside voted to the right?

Awkward?

In the TCI, awkward times started in 2009 as Britain took the reins of government out of the hands of the progressive party.

At the time Britain was run by the Labour Party who themselves

BY DAVID TAPFER

David is a retired mobile hydraulic engineer and business executive. He has been married to Middle Caicos native Yvette Robinson Tapfer for 27 years and has lived in Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, since 2002. David formerly served as branch chairman of the PDM from 2008 to 2011

are, in a word, progressive.

Progressive Meg Munn found no corruption among the TCI’s progressive folks now on trial.

Munn, British, USA and TCI political power is now gone from progressive hands.

One of the first thing Britain’s Governor Wetherell did was approve the 8,000 page contract between the PNP’s National Health Insurance Plan and Interhealth Canada.

Was anything Canadianbased acceptable to Britain? The

progressive Canadian buck is now worth only 70 cents.

The TCI’s progressive health plan is deemed an expensive mess and this could affect the Canadian contract.

Seven years later the TCI has spent $280 million and our people have died. Died because they were sent away late due to inadequate diagnosis, inadequate clinics, foreign doctors.

Millions spent for tiny hospitals and diagnostic equipment. Not up to

the standards of Myrtle Rigby days?

In 2009, Wetherell took over the morass of a financial disaster.

Representing Britain, Wetherell already faced 2008 hurricanes Hanna and Ike. Wetherell stayed afloat but made one ill informed decision after another. He gave golden handshake retirements to civil servants who were doing good jobs for years.

He kept those aligned with the very PNP government he had removed. He assigned these employees to carry out his individual decisions.

They never carried out his orders.

Had governor Gordon stayed another year or two he would have faced his own mistakes.

Meanwhile the independent Special Investigation and Prosecution Team arrested 16 progressives but never looked at the $22 million moved from the National Insurance Board.

The bank quickly failed taking the

$22 million and untold millions of the 4,000 depositors and stock holders with it.

Now the PDM has been elected to straighten out the Government’s mess from stem to stern.

The PDM, which had been dormant for 13 years while the progressives took every opportunity to punish PDMs trying to survive with undercapitalised private businesses.

The TCI has been in an awkward position since 2009.

Since 2012 the TCI faces Rufus’ high taxes levied to pay for the mess.

Two remaining progressives hold a press conference. Not in their headquarters or a tent, but in the bare bone remains of their realty company.

No companions, certainly no one calling out for progress to continue! Awkward times?

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Is leadership in the Caribbean missing?

OR IS it not? Many say it is!

The very essence of leadership is having a vision. Do you know of any of the self-proclaimed or elected leader in the region who has a vision in the broader sense of the word?

It means creating a vision, articulating the vision, passionately promoting the vision, and relentlessly driving it to completion. Especially the latter is crucial.

Vision is the secret to leadership success. Beware of those who tell fairy-tales as a surrogate for a vision or take a shortcut version saying that all will be better than before and enhance it with the trendy word ‘resilience’ to add some magic.

It appears that some leaders who claim to have the desired foresight, may need to go to an eye doctor to get prescription eyeglasses with photochromic progressive noline bifocals to be able to see the distinction between fiction and nonfiction.

Let’s skip the common leadership definitions. Everyone has its own view on it anyway.

For one it’s the singer in the group who stands in front and does the yodelling while the others behind him are humming the chorus, for others it’s the guy who beats the drum for the rowers on a galley.

Some leaders believe it’s being the protector of the industry shrine, or just being voted in office.

Leadership should lead to…? The vision! And what is the vision in the region?

Let’s just bluntly state that there is little to no leadership in the region due to a lack of vision.

Absence of vision may cause dissatisfaction and discouragement.

Not a good thing, especially when commoners keep asking for change!

In some instances, by absence of leadership, one might wish for a saviour instead as the ultimate solution.

One of the reasons for the lack of strong vision statements is the fear

of failure or public ridicule. It takes courage to make a blunt statement of vision.

There are very few who are willing to take that risk and are rather more worried to either sound absurd, to not be able get the show on the road, or to lose friends.

And so, most prefer to diddledaddle about what was achieved in the past and what the mission could be if the sun keeps shining.

And then there are those who speak up and are able to say nothing like no one else, and turn the vision into a mystery like the big rock candy mountain where there’re lemonade springs and the bluebird sings.

A scientific explanation for lacking vision is how the human brain works.

The brain tries to maximise its efficiency by taking shortcuts in processing information. That’s why, the more often we do a certain task, the easier it becomes.

For the same reason, we get comfortable in our own surroundings and lose the ability to think beyond it, or thinking outside the box. It’s no joke that the brain’s neural circuits of a visionary are more active.

Tremendous research has been done in neuroscience and neuroeconomics. The brain’s need for energy efficiency works against imagination, since imagination involves stronger neural connections and more focused attention to create deeply imprinted and detailed visualisations.

One of the important attributes for better perception is having a broader view on various developments inside and outside the political or industrial environment and seeing in ways most people cannot; a panoramic or even a three-dimensional view.

So, having a vision is not quite what one would popularly call a ‘nobrainer’.

Who are the visionaries in the Caribbean? One who has the courage to air a vision and having created a

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ancillary workers offering their services in times of emergency.

-Received an up-date from the deputy premier and minister of health on a draft policy being prepared related to the treatment of patients abroad which will be submitted to Cabinet for approval.

-Expressed its gratitude to the UK and the Cayman Islands authorities for the support provided to deal with the recent surge in arrivals of illegal sloops from Haiti.

-Received an up-date from the attorney general on drafting of the National Investment Policy.

-Received an up-date by the premier on work undertaken

by TCIG with the EU Code of

Conduct Group (COCG) to cooperate with the COCG on tax transparency.

-Expressed thanks to the Contracts Management Unit for completing work on the awarding of contracts before the end of the financial year to enable capital projects to be progressed.

-Was informed that a new superintendent of HM Prison on Grand Turk has been appointed.

-Received an up-date from the attorney general on the provision of banking services on North Caicos.

Further information on these matters will be provided by ministers in due course.

CDR BUD SLABBAERT Commander Bud Slabbaert from Sint Maarten is the initiator and chairman of the Caribbean Aviation Meetup conferences.

Throughout his professional activities, he was involved in international aviation promotion, development and management matters in the region and in Europe.

sizeable process or operation that is prove of making a lot happening.

One who doesn’t let a stone unturned to come up with novelties and innovation in leadership in the region that leads to progress and prosperity.

Where is the leader who actually has proven to make unemployment rates go down, especially youth unemployment?

Talking about youth, where is the leader who is willing to separate from ‘old-boys-networks’ that care about a comfortable retirement, and rather empower members of the new generation who care about the future for their own young children?

If there is such a leader, let’s start

Bud has written numerous articles and columns for international and regional magazines.

As a specialist in strategic communication, he aims to ensure that the essential information is noticed by the senses, sticks in the mind, and affects thinking, behaviour, or activities of an audience.

collecting some money to erect a statue.

Let the leader stand up who has the capacity to translate vision into reality by mobilising all resources, be it existing or newly found ones.

What segment of the society that leader comes from is not nearly as important as to where the community will be guided.

It is better to have just one leader of thought on board who has ideas and sees opportunities long before they become obvious in a boardroom or a parliament, than three individuals who carry the title of CEO or minister.

However, just having a visionary on board of a vessel may determine

the course but it still doesn’t make the engine run.

That’s where the additional talent of a mover comes into action.

Having a leader of thought on board may already be useful.

Here is how Antoine de Saint Exupéry, a French author, journalist and pioneering aviator described what vision is all about: “If you want to build a ship, don’t herd people together to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.”

A sure thing is that without a vision, one just keeps doing what everyone else does and what has been done before.

Artist’s rendering of what the new post office will look like

New post office construction starts next week

BY DELANA ISLES THE long-awaited construction of a new post office for Providenciales will see intense construction works starting as of next week.

This is according to Minister of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication, Hon Vaden Delroy Williams.

Williams told the Weekly News on Thursday: “We just signed off on

the rebuilding of our new post office - that is something that the workers can’t wait to be completed.

“That is something that the staff are excited about, probably more than I am, to get the project off the ground.

“Construction has started, but it should be in full force in about week.”

The minister said that they are aiming to have the building

completed by March 2019 and the displaced post office employees in their new and improved building.

Early last month, the minister announced that the demolition of the old dilapidated building on Airport Road was underway, making way for a modern facility.

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Silver medal winner in the 800m, Ken Reyes with TCI’s senior sports development officer Judith Robinson (Photo by Gertrude Saunders-Forbes)

Team TCI won four medals at the 47th edition of the Carifta Games

TCI finish ninth at Carifta Games – Beat 19 other nations after four-medal haul THE TURKS and Caicos Islands finished ninth at last weekend’s Flow Carifta Games after standout performances from several of the territory’s young athletes.

Wikenson Fenelon etched his name in the 47th edition of the

games, which was held in the Bahamas, after winning a gold medal in the octathlon.

His Jamaica College schoolmate Ken Reyes netted a silver medal, while Katrell Pierre won TCI’s first ever javelin medal (bronze) at the

Team TCI had some animated supporters in the Bahamas

games.

In the relays, Daveon Durham, Darren Pierret, Wooslyn Harvey and Joshua Meghoo stormed to a bronze medal in the U17 4x100m.

With the four medals, the TCI finished just behind Guyana, but

ahead of 19 other nations in the points standing.

The Islands outperformed Martinique, St Kitts and Nevis, Guadeloupe, Grenada, the US Virgin Islands, French Guiana, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Aruba, Belize, Bonaire, Haiti, Montserrat, St. Lucia, St Maarten

and Suriname.

For Fenelon the win was retribution since he missed gold last year by a single point.

Constant dominance in the events this year resulted in him winning by 254 points.

Reyes, on the other hand, registered his second fastest 800m (1:50.4) to claim the silver. He had

TCI athletes during the march-past ceremony

April 7-13, 2018 broken his national record at Jamaica Champs last month.

OUTSTANDING Coach of the team Randy Ford told the Weekly News that he was impressed by most of the athletes, especially since several of them were attending the games for the first time.

“It was an encouraging performance seeing that this year seems to be a changing of the guards with the most experienced athletes competing the final year of Carifta eligibility.

“Most of the team that competed was in the Under 17 age group and we had a total of eight competitors being at the basic age requirements for Carifta which is 14 years.”

Of the 10 personal best performances that were achieved by individual athletes, Pierre’s performance was the most impactful.

The 15-year-old Marjorie Basden High School student threw the 700g javelin 45.23 metres to cop a medal at his first Carifta Games.

The U17 boys were very

competitive in their relay. They clocked a respectable time of 44.34 seconds to finish just behind the Cayman Islands. Jamaica won the event, while the Bahamas finished fourth.

GREAT SUPPORT Ford said that the TCI support in the Bahamas boosted the morale of the side.

“It was the largest parent and spectator group I have seen since I have been travelling with teams since 2014, and I say thanks and encourage this kind of support group, as this aids in the athletes’ mental preparation.”

The coach added that his job was made easier by the support of Judith Robinson, Kayla Mills and Royland Burrell, who played a great supporting role and helped to manage the athletes.

He also thanked Turks and Caicos Islands Amateur Athletic Association president Edith Skippings, Rosalie Ingham and Alvirto Smith for their administrative and technical support.

Our Jamaica based athletes with president of the TCAAA Edith Skippings.

From left to right: Emmanuel Agenor, Wikenson Fenelon, Colby Jennings, Kyo Simpson and Ken Reyes (Photo by Gertrude Saunders-Forbes)

The U17 team of Daveon Durham, Darren Pierret, Wooslyn Harvey and Joshua Meghoo won a bronze in the 4x100m relay

Katrell Pierre won a bronze medal in the Javelin U17 male division

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Gold medal winner Wikenson Fenelon flanked by Trinidadians on the podium after dominating the octathlon (eight events)

Success: The TCI based athletes at the Providenciales International Airport this week

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President of the Turks and Caicos Community College Dr Hubert Fulford

Students protest about unsanitary conditions at the college

Water woes to be addressed soon at Grand Turk campus

– Community college president lauds students for taking a stand

BY OLIVIA ROSE EFFORTS are underway to address a catalogue of issues affecting students and staff at the Turks and Caicos Community College in Grand Turk.

This comes after students staged a peaceful protest on the outskirts of the NJS Francis Building on Pond Street, Grand Turk, last week to vent their frustration with an inconsistent water supply and overall unhealthy conditions at the institution.

The pupils who picketed the parliament building said the campus has been without clean running water for months which has left the restrooms filthy.

They also highlighted that the college has become rodent infested

and dilapidated, there are not enough bathroom facilities, little classroom space and few supplies.

The students said they were unhappy with the way the facility is being managed since this was not the first time they had aired their grievances to teachers and administrators.

President of the college Dr Hubert Fulford and Minister of Education Hon Karen Malcolm were given letters outlining the points of contention raised by the students.

In a statement issued on Tuesday (April 3), Fulford commended the students for their organised stand and revealed several plans to address their immediate needs.

Even though senior management

did not receive any prior warning of the planned action, Fulford said the students had “all rights” to bring attention to the situation at the college.

“However, had they discussed their concerns with management beforehand they would have been apprised of what had been approved for refurbishment and upgrading at the college,” he added.

Fulford confirmed that the inconsistent water supply is an ageold issue and that it has been reported to the personnel responsible as well as the permanent secretary and the minister over the years.

“The water supply sits on the southern side of the island and the college campus on the northern point as among the last stops,” he said.

“There has always been an issue with the water supply but it became even worse with the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria.”

Following the protest, the students met with the premier, the minister of education, the permanent secretary and the manager of the water facility.

They were assured that money was already passed in parliament, which would remedy the situation, and the process of tender would be carried out to ensure that the works would be completed soon.

Fulford said TCI Community College students have learnt about people who stood up for causes over the years and they decided that their issues warranted a similar demonstration.

Watersports operators learn national park etiquette ANOTHER important step was taken recently to protect the delicate ecosystem within the TCI’s national parks.

The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR), assisted by Blythe Clare, training manager of the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, hosted a training session for watersports operators.

It addressed customer service and appropriate etiquette to be applied when undertaking business within the Princess Alexandra Land and Sea National Park, a press release on Thursday (April 5) read.

Luc Clerveaux, assistant director

of law and enforcement in the DECR, said: “With the vendors and tour operators being at the frontline of TCI’s tourism product, their actions can potentially have a detrimental impact on the environment as well as a visitors’ perception of the destination.

“Hence, the DECR is continuing its efforts to educate all stakeholders, so that persons would be aware of what is permissible within the law and what actions are grounds for prosecution.”

The DECR is mandated to manage the natural resources of the TCI so that all stakeholders can legally

and sustainably enjoy the unique ecosystems.

The success of this mandate depends heavily on the effective implementation and enforcement of the relevant environmental laws and compliance by the public.

The workshop, held on Wednesday, March 28, was designed to ensure that vendors and park users adhere to the regulations of the National Parks Ordinance and to provide users with an opportunity to discuss the operational challenges that they face on a daily basis.

This was the second vendor-

oriented workshop hosted by the department this year, as the it continues to strive to improve the operations and working environment within the national parks.

The press release said: “The department would like to thank everyone who attended for their cooperation and would like to encourage stakeholders to attend future sessions as we work together to sustain the ‘beautiful by nature’ Turks and Caicos Islands, and provide the best possible service and environment to our guests and visitors.”

“The students stood up, not only for themselves with the protest but they mentioned that the faculty and administration were also subjected to the same conditions.”

He said the correspondence was well written, polite and it outlined the facts of the situation and the response to that situation by students who wanted to see the matter addressed properly.

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construct.

Among other things, it will provide brand new staff accommodation, an increase in the number of mailboxes and immensely improved parking and customer service areas.

JaMalCo Limited is the contractor for the project.

Postal workers have for a few years been working out of the Town Centre Mall, in Butterfield Square, Providenciales, proving normal services to the public Monday to Thursday during the hours of 8am to 4.30pm and on Friday from 8am to 4pm.

The move was sparked by protest action taken by the workers in 2014 by means of a walkout.

The deteriorated condition of the old building was first highlighted by the then leader of the opposition, now Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, who visited the site and reported her findings to the media.

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Gov’t subsidy for parents who cannot pay private school fees – Limited public school access sparks debate

BY DELANA ISLES THE GOVERNMENT of the Turks and Caicos Islands has a system in place that provides financial aid to parents who need assistance to clear their children’s overdue private school fees.

However, while this system is geared at helping parents and students to stay in school, parents have to provide proof that they have been attempting to clear their outstanding balance.

They are also required to continue to help to clear the entire overdue balance in addition to what they are being provided in government subsidy.

The issue came up during the March 27 sitting of the House of Assembly following a question posed to the Minister of Education, Hon Karen Malcolm by opposition appointed member Hon Royal Robinson.

Robinson wanted to know if a child is forced to leave a private school due to non-payment of fees, and there is no space in government

Minister of Education, Hon Karen Malcolm

schools to accommodate them, what provisions are made for the child’s continued education.

To which Minister Malcolm replied: “Parents and students who find themselves in situations where they have outstanding fees at private schools are encouraged to negotiate a payment plan with the schools to have their fees paid and their children’s education uninterrupted.”

She added: “While the ministry is able to give assistance through the Private Schools’ Subsidy Programme, parents are required to provide evidence that they are settling their outstanding bills with the schools.”

Elected member for the Bight, Hon Porscha Stubbs-Smith

But as for the provision of public education to students whose parents just simply cannot afford the continued payment of private school fees or to clear an overdue balance, for whatever reason, there appears to be no clearly expressed provision in the public school system to accommodate these children.

Elected member for the Bight, Hon Porscha Stubbs-Smith said: “If the parents are unable to pay the fees due to loss of job or if they are unable to make or meet the payment plan, if the Government is not responsible, therefore the child will be out of school?”

The minister firmly stated that

she is not saying that, and reiterated her statements that if there is not a space at the public school, the school subsidy programme that the Government has in place will kick in and the parents are required to pay a small amount to assist with the payments of the overdue fees.

That school subsidy is about $100 per month, the minister said.

Dissatisfied that her query was properly or fully answered, StubbsSmith stated that the Government is required to provide more so education, than it does assistance, to students up to the age of 16 to 18.

While she agreed that parents ought to pay their fees when they

Flow sponsors 2018 Carifta Games THIS is the third year of Flow’s three year partnership with the North American, Central American and Caribbean Association (NACAC) as the title sponsor and exclusive broadcast partner of the Carifta Games.

“And for the first time, Flow customers in more than 20 countries including the Turks and Caicos had mobile access to unprecedented live coverage of the world’s best junior track and field meet via the Flow Sports Mobile App,” explained Flow country manager Delleriece Hall.

This past Easter weekend, a team of 31 athletes from the Turks and Caicos Islands left their mark at 2018 Flow Carifta Games hosted at the Thomas A Robinson (TAR) National Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas.

In the overall medal standing after three days of events, Team Turks and Caicos returned home with a total of four medals.

This put them in ninth place out of

a total of 28 participating Caribbean countries.

Flow marketing communications executive Darron Hilaire said: “We are extremely proud of all our athletes for such an outstanding performance at the 2018 Flow CARIFTA Games.

“We wish to congratulate all the medalists who have set the bar for many other aspiring athletes, and whose names will be in the history books of the TCI for many years to come.”

More exciting sports action is in store for Flow customers as Flow Sports is also the official Caribbean broadcaster of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games (GC2018) starting April 4 in Queensland, Australia.

Flow customers can catch live and exclusive coverage of the events on Flow Sports 1, Flow Sports 2, or via Wi-Fi or mobile data on Flow Sports 1 App.

Members of Team Turks and Caicos at the Carifta Games

enrol their children in private institutions, the member stated that in the event that they are somehow unable to continue doing so, the obligation should be a space at a government schools for the students.

She questioned whether this should not be the case; but the debate on the issue was cut short by the Speaker of the House, Hon Dwayne Taylor who considered the question fully answered by the minister.

As it stands, parents are required, in spite of the circumstance(s) that may have contributed to or been the reason for the overdue private school balance, to work out a payment plan with the school owed, apply to the Ministry of Education for the school subsidy if necessary, and to make whatever payments are necessary to continue clearing that balance, in the event that the public schools cannot accommodate their child or children.

Currently enrolled in the public primary schools in the Turks and Caicos Islands are 2,508 students and 1,539 in the public secondary schools.

In the private primary schools in the TCI there are 2,394 students enrolled, and 658 in private high schools.

The total student population of the territory is 6,999 students, the minister of education reported to the assembly.

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GARDENING  cheer for TCI winners A CAMPAIGN to encourage credit card use has ended with two TCI residents being awarded $1,000 cashback each.

CIBC FirstCaribbean’s regional ‘All is Bright’ Christmas campaign was designed to discourage people from carrying large amounts of cash during the holiday shopping period.

All bank customers were automatically entered for a chance to win with every purchase of $50 or more using their Visa Classic, Cash Back, and Visa Gold cards between November 1 and December 31.

This March, Jamesly Prosper and Olga Kudrytska were drawn as two of the lucky winners, both walking away with a grand.

“I was shocked because I’ve never won anything before. I don’t have that kind of luck, but this was my lucky day,” Prosper said in a press release on Wednesday (April 4).

“It feels great to be one of the winners. It couldn’t have come at a better time and I hope it’s a sign of things to come,” he added.

Kudrytska said she was surprised by the win and initially thought it was a joke.

“When I realised it was for real I was ecstatic. I’ll use it towards my vacation to Italy.”

She added: “I’ve lived here for 15 years and CIBC FirstCaribbean has always been my bank.

“I opened my first account with CIBC FirstCaribbean and I’ve been with them ever since. It’s nice to get a reward out of that.”

Bianca Duguid-Smith, CIBC FirstCaribbean’s manager of credit cards, said the bank was very pleased with the competition and how the card holders responded.

“It was held in 14 of the territories in which we operate and was part of our annual effort to give back and reward our cardholders for their loyalty.”

CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Rudell Williams with Olga Kudrytska who won $1,000 cashback

Rudell Williams, CIBC FirstCaribbean branch manager, and prize winner Jamesly Prosper

New prison boss from UK to take up post mid-April HER Majesty’s Prison in Cockburn Town, Grand Turk, will soon receive new top management, the home affairs minister has revealed.

Hon Vaden Williams told the Weekly News on Thursday (April 5), that the new superintendent has been hired from the United Kingdom after an extensive recruitment and interview process.

“We advertised twice for a

new superintendent, the first time we did not have anyone from the Turks and Caicos Islands applying, and we advertised further.

“In the second round, we found a suitable candidate and he should be in office at the middle of the month.”

Williams said that advertisements for the position were done in the Turks and Caicos

Islands, the wider Caribbean, United Kingdom, United States and Canada.

The new appointee will be replacing former superintendent Steve Barrett who headed the penitentiary for two years.

Currently and since Barrett’s resignation, Raymond Grant has been acting superintendent of the facility. (Delana Isles)

Growing beans USE seeds for growing beans as transplants do not do well.

Seeds should be sown one to two inches into the soil in rows 18 to 30 inches apart.

When sowing your seeds, keep in mind that you want about two to three inches between each plant.

Soaking your seeds before planting is not necessary and could actually hurt germination; too much moisture will cause seeds to crack and germinate poorly.

As with all new plants, irrigation is an important part of growing successful beans.

Keep the soil consistently moist until your seeds sprout, then water whenever you notice the soil surface has dried out.

Be careful when weeding because bean plants have weak root systems - shallow cultivation is best for controlling nuisance plants.

Beans will grow well in your garden or a container and you can fertilise your bush beans at half the rate used for other vegetables.

Turks and Caicos baked beans INGREDIENTS • Navy beans (1 bag) • Pork ribs • 1 large red onion (cut into medium pieces) • 1 Jalapeño (cut into small pieces) • 1 Turks head beer ‘Gon-ta Nort’ (dark beer) • 1 cup of molasses • 1 cup of brown sugar • 1 tablespoon of mustard (Dijon

mustard would be best) • 3 oz of tomato paste • 1 teaspoon of Asian blend five spices • 1 teaspoon of herb of Provence • Salt and pepper METHOD • Soak the dried navy or white beans in water overnight.

• The next day drain the beans, put them in a pot and cover with water.

• Bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes to one hour (or until the skins break when you blow on them). Drain the beans.

• Preheat oven to 300 F. • In a large ovenproof pot, heat oil over medium-high heat before adding the ribs (this seals the surface, trapping in juices), for two or three minutes on each side.

• Then remove and put it aside.

• Return to the pot and cook the onions and jalapeños until soft.

• Then put back the ribs, add the beer, molasses, brown sugar, tomato paste, mustard and spices.

• Pour water over enough to just cover the beans and bring it to a boil.

• Then cover the pot and cook it in the stove for four to six hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if necessary so the beans do not dry out.

• Take the lid off for the last half hour of cooking.

• I hope you will try this recipe, and please give me feedback on my Facebook page Nature Splendor.

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Bahamas: ‘Three months after immigration deadline, nothing’s changed’ DESPITE Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ demand last year that illegal immigrants leave the country by December 31 or face consequences, nothing about this country’s immigration posture and policy has changed more than three months since the deadline passed, opposition leader Philip “Brave” Davis said this week.

Last October, Dr Minnis announced his hardline approach to illegal immigration, though he gave scant details about how the country’s approach to the issue would change if illegal immigrants ignored his warning.

“Since the December 31 deadline for all illegal immigrants to leave the country and a meeting with the Haitian president (during a CARICOM session), nothing seems to have changed,” Mr Davis told reporters on Tuesday.

“Irregular migration seems to have continued unabated (as has) the expenditure of hundreds of thousands in public funds on repatriation efforts, draining our resources that can be used to provide other essential services to our people.”

Mr Davis also took aim at recent immigration related judicial rulings, some of which he believes constitutes overreach.

He said: “Our principle concern on immigration is the protection of our territorial waters, our sovereignty and preservation of our national identity. We believe that recent court

4.6-magnitude earthquake occurs off Haiti A 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred on Monday morning off Haiti, a country that has still not fully recovered from the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit in 2010.

However, there were no reports of injuries or damage from the quake.

It occurred around 9:46

a.m., less than 24 hours after a tremor was felt in some communes.

Monday’s 4.6 magnitude quake was located about 108.4 km south of Belle Anse and 111.8 km southeast of Marigot, according to the Technical Unit of Seismology (UTS).

(Caribbean360)

PLP leader Philip ‘Brave’ Davis took aim at recent immigration related judicial rulings, some of which he believes constitutes overreach.

rulings and in particular the Jean Charles and Bruno Rufa rulings were wrong in law as the decision to permit or deny entry in The Bahamas rests with the executive and not the judiciary.

“The role of the judiciary is to ensure the decision making process of the executive is always fair and rational to all involved, not to make the decision as to who could or should be (given status) in The Bahamas.”

In 2015, Mr Rufa was given just seven days to wrap up his affairs in Grand Bahama and leave the country – despite having earlier being given a 150-day visa to stay in the country.

The seven–day order came at the end of a long-running dispute with the Immigration Department

which had seen protracted court appearances over a number of years.

Former Appellate President Dame Anita Allen, along with appellate Justices Stella CraneScott and Roy Jones, in a written ruling released last week, said the director of immigration’s actions on December 23, 2015, against Mr Rufa were beyond his powers under the Immigration Act and thus not supported by law.

The case of Jean-Rony Jean Charles grabbed headlines after he was deported late last year. Mr Jean Charles was born in The Bahamas to Haitian parents, but did not apply for citizenship between 18-19 years old, as outlined in the Constitution, or any time thereafter. After he was deported, his lawyer filed court action.

Extortion charges against former Bahamas minister may be dropped THE prosecution in the extortion and bribery case in The Bahamas against former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) member of parliament and minister for the public service and National Insurance, Shane Gibson, has indicated that it intends to formally drop 15 counts of the extortion against Gibson when the court reconvenes on May 4.

The Bahama Journal reported that the attorney handling the prosecution on behalf of the Crown, Terry Archer, has disclosed the Crown’s intention to notify the presiding judge, Acting Chief Justice, Stephen Isaacs, of the realignment of the case on Gibson, and in so doing will focus on other aspects of the case where other charges have been brought against Gibson. This was also confirmed by Gibson’s attorney, Wayne Munroe, the Tribune reported.

Gibson was formally charged with 36 counts ranging from conspiracy to commit bribery to extortion on August 4, 2017, some three months after the PLP lost the general election and subsequent corruption probes were launched by the new

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Shane Gibson was formally charged with 36 counts ranging from conspiracy to commit bribery to extortion on August 4, 2017.

Free National Movement (FNM) government.

Gibson was granted bail in the sum of $40,000 that same afternoon with two sureties and was released from police custody.

In October of last year, the 36-count indictment was reduced to 31, after the Crown dropped two counts of conspiracy to commit bribery and two counts of conspiracy to commit extortion.

Hurricane Irma caused massive damage in the Bahamas last September.

Call for a new approach to developing climate adaptation strategies in the Caribbean DOMINATED by coastal communities, climate change impacts such as sea level rise (SLR), is projected to cost the Caribbean region US$187 billion by 2080. A 1-metre (3.3-foot) rise in SLR is expected to displace 110,000 people throughout the Caribbean with The Bahamas expected to feel some of the greatest impacts, affecting five per cent of the Bahamian population, three per cent of their urban districts, 36 per cent of their coastal resort properties, 14 per cent of their roadways and six per cent of the agricultural land.

And in her dissertation titled, ‘Ecosystem-based Adaptation and a Nexus Approach to Climate Adaptation in The Bahamas,’ Kendria Ferguson calls for a twopart approach to developing effective climate adaptation strategies that will address climate change impacts and related socio-economic issues faced throughout The Caribbean.

Highlighting the economic damaged incurred following Hurricane Irma (September 2017), the third consecutive Category 4 hurricane to impact The Bahamas

since Hurricane Joaquin in 2015, Ferguson writes: “The Bahamas government has found themselves unsustainably spending extensive efforts to rebuild communities, temporarily relocate families and provide much-needed relief to those affected. Despite increasing evidence of its repercussions and the need to build strategies equally focused on improving coastal resilience and their ability to rebound after major natural disasters, The Bahamas has yet to find a model of climate adaptation that is effective and efficient at reducing their climate vulnerability.”

With this year’s hurricane season a little over three months away, the region is focused on re-building climate resilient communities.

Last December, there was the launch of the Caribbean ClimateSmart Coalition, which will focus on reducing the region’s reliance on fossil fuels by introducing opportunities for renewable energy integration, improving the built and natural environment climate resilience, providing financial models and promoting climate-smart growth pathways.

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HSBC said to mull exit from smaller markets HSBC Holdings is considering pulling out of some of the smaller markets in which it operates — such as Bermuda — according to a report

by Bloomberg News.

John Flint, chief executive officer of the global bank, and Mark Tucker, the chairman, are considering shrinking the bank’s global imprint as part of a plan set to be revealed over coming months, Bloomberg reported, citing people with knowledge of the plans.

Bloomberg states: “Flint, who took over in February, is reviewing as many as a quarter of the 67 countries the bank operates in, and is mulling an exit or sale from smaller consumer operations such as Bermuda, Malta and Uruguay, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the strategy isn’t finalised.”

Bloomberg adds: “While the countries under review may be profitable, the duo want to sharpen the focus on the trade corridor that runs from Asia, through the Middle East and Europe, to North and Central America, the people said. With investors increasingly questioning sub-

par returns, HSBC needs to eliminate more peripheral operations where there’s little rationale for running a costly fullservice bank, especially on the retail side, according to the people.”

HSBC bought the Bank of Bermuda in 2004 and has operated on the island ever since.

The bank sold its Bermudian private banking and trust businesses to Butterfield in 2015, but kept the investment, retail and commercial banking operations.

In 2017, HSBC Bermuda reported net income of $162 million — a 38 per cent increase in profit over 2016 — as revenue rose 3 per cent.

In an interview with The Royal Gazette last month, after the results were announced, Mark Watkinson, HSBC Bermuda’s CEO, said the bank was performing well and returning value to shareholders. He added: “For us, Bermuda is a good market.”

A spokesperson from HSBC Bermuda said: “We don’t comment on rumours or speculation.” (Royal Gazette)

Barbados minister applauds Sandals expansion amidst controversy over beach access AT a Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Joint Constituency meeting last week, minister of social care, constituency empowerment and community development, Steven Blackett, touted his government’s success in creating new room inventory and particularly Sandals Resorts’ expansion of its allinclusive property on Dover Beach in Barbados.

However, the expansion was met with some criticism from noted calypsonian and cultural ambassador, Dr Anthony ‘The Mighty Gabby’ Carter, in a video of a protest that went viral on social media during the Easter holidays over beach access for locals to the Sandals’ resort and the Crane Resort, owned by entrepreneur Paul Doyle.

In the video, The Mighty Gabby, along with several protestors, warned Doyle and Sandals’ owner, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, that beaches in Barbados will never be off-limits to locals who wish to bathe on the beach; neither for vendors on the adjacent beaches to the property.

With special reference to beach access in Jamaica, Gabby was concerned that Barbados will lose beach access in the same the way locals have done in Jamaica, making note that much of the beachfront there is only accessed via a fee to the property owners and, particularly in regard to Sandals, in one instance Sandals has fenced off access well into

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the water on one of its properties.

This is something, he said, will not happen in Barbados as he took his fellow protestors down Crane Beach to perform a rendition of his famous 1982 hit song, “Jack (Da beach is mine)”, which was recorded during a similar controversy with another property owner at the time.

As recently reported by Caribbean News Now, general manager of the National Conservation Commission (NCC), Keith Neblett, said that “Under the NCC Act Cap 393, beach is defined as the land adjoining the foreshore of Barbados and extending not beyond 33 meters beyond the landward limit of the foreshore.”

Citing the law as antiquated, Gabby insisted that even this small privilege is being abused and that no owner has the right to block access or entry on to the beach or seal off any coastal access to the beach for locals or anyone that wishes to bathe and in this particular case, to the vendors who use the beach.

The recent criticism has sparked a lot of debate on social media, with comments from residents in Barbados, Barbadians living abroad and also from other persons from around the Caribbean and a part of the diaspora, who also experienced similar issues with the blocking of beach access by private entrepreneurs for resorts to locals.

Another busy Atlantic hurricane season expected, but unlikely as brutal as the last one LAST year’s hurricane season was more than twice as active as a typical season, and an onslaught of storms left deep wounds across the Caribbean and southern United States that have not yet healed.

But, ready or not, the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1.

As it has done every year since 1984, Colorado State University has released its initial predictions for the upcoming season. Its forecast is for a total of 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes, which is slightly above the long-term average of 12 named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes. Last year, we saw 17 named storms, 10 hurricanes and six major hurricanes.

These 2018 predictions will be updated on May 31, July 2 and Aug. 2.

Two primary factors critical for determining how active the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season will be whether El Niño develops and the configuration of North Atlantic sea surface temperatures.

When El Niño conditions are present and ocean temperatures in the tropical Pacific are warm, the Atlantic hurricane season tends to be less active. The reverse is true when La Niña, the opposite phase, prevails and the tropical Pacific waters are cool. Right now, the verdict is still out about which conditions, if any, will take control by the time hurricane season is underway.

Current North Atlantic  sea surface temperature anomalies.

The far North Atlantic and portions of the eastern tropical Atlantic are colder than normal, while most of the remainder of the North Atlantic is warmer than normal. (NOAA)

Similar to what occurred last winter, the tropical eastern and central Pacific cooled to weak La Niña conditions this past winter. These weak La Niña conditions have continued to persist, although there has been rising of sea surface temperatures in the eastern and central tropical Pacific in recent weeks.

During the Northern Hemisphere spring, the future state of the El Niño and La Niña is notoriously difficult to predict — a phenomenon known as the springtime predictability barrier.

The low-level winds that force ocean circulation changes that drive El Niño and La Niña events

are usually at their weakest during this time, and consequently, small changes in the atmosphere can have significant effects on whether El Niño develops. As a result, computer model forecasts are typically least reliable during the Northern Hemisphere spring.

This lack of skill was clearly demonstrated last year, as most of the forecast models called for El Niño to develop by the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season.

Instead, we ended up with neutral to weak La Niña conditions, which supported the very active season.

Senate approves extension of State of Emergency in Jamaica THE Senate has unanimously approved two motions to extend the State of Public Emergency in parts of the parish of St Catherine until July 3.

All 16 members of the Senate who were present voted in favour of the Emergency Powers (No. 2) (Continuance) Resolution and the Emergency Powers (No. 2) Regulations (Continuance) Resolution.

Five members were absent.

The Senate’s approval follows a similar nod given in the House of Representatives on March 27.

On March 18, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced on March 18 that the State of Public Emergency had been declared in the St Catherine North Police Division.

Addressing the Senate, Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, said the implementation of the enhanced security measures is a necessary and

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, said police statistics show that the division had recorded the highest number of homicides this year. (Photo credit: JIS)

important step in the fight against crime, and is vital in preserving the rule of law and maintaining public order in the St Catherine North Police Division.

The Minister said police statistics show that the division had recorded

the highest number of homicides this year with 48 persons being murdered between January 1 and March 18.

She noted that there were 136 murders in the division last year, and described that as “beyond unacceptable”.

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N Korea missile ‘could reach UK shores within months’ NORTH Korea will almost certainly be able to reach UK shores with an intercontinental ballistic missile within six to 18 months, MPs have said.

However, the Commons’ Defence Select Committee report said there was as yet no evidence that North Korea could arm these missiles with nuclear warheads.

MPs, who have been investigating the threat posed by North Korea, added that such a strike seemed “highly unlikely”.

They described the country’s ruler, Kim Jong-un, as “ruthless but rational”.

He was “ruthless, like other Communist dictators before him, but he is rational” and could be “dissuaded from the use of nuclear weapons, by means of a policy of deterrence and containment”, the report said.

North Korea has carried out six nuclear tests, and has a ballistic missile that experts believe could put the whole of the US in striking range.

In doing so, Pyongyang said it had achieved its mission of becoming a nuclear state.

However, last month, after months of mutual hostility, Mr Kim was said to be “committed to denuclearisation” as he and US President Donald Trump agreed to

The MLK memorial in Washington was erected in 2011.

North Korea tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile last July.

talks, in an unprecedented move.

Despite the developments, the MPs’ report said North Korea was unlikely to abandon its weapon programme and would achieve its goal of posing a nuclear threat to its opponents soon.

The committee said a North Korean nuclear strike against the UK seemed “highly unlikely”, given its focus on threatening the US. “It is obvious to North Korea that launching such weapons would lead inescapably to devastating military consequences,” the report goes on.

If there were conflict in the region, the UK was unlikely to stand aside

and would assist the US, it said.

The MPs’ report issued a further warning that the UK could be the target of cyber attacks from the regime.

North Korea was believed to be behind last May’s WannaCry attack, which affected NHS hospitals, businesses and banks across the world causing billions of dollars of damage.

Committee chairman Julian Lewis said the threats posed by the regime were typical of the intensifying dangers confronting the UK and underlined the need to spend more on defence.

France plans to slash MPs by a third as part of reforms FRANCE’S government has announced plans to cut the number of lawmakers by almost a third as part of sweeping reforms of the country’s institutions.

The changes, considered to be one of the biggest in decades, were agreed between Prime Minister Édouard Philippe and the oppositioncontrolled Senate.

Mr Philippe has also revealed plans to introduce proportional representation to choose 15% of lawmakers.

The reforms are in line with President Emmanuel Macron’s campaign promises.

The changes still need to be approved by both houses of parliament. There are currently 348 seats in the Senate and 577 in the National Assembly.

“These bills will contribute to a deep renovation of political and parliamentary life, in a spirit of responsibility, representativity and efficiency,” Mr Philippe said.

Smaller parties have complained that they are often squeezed out by the current system.

The far-right National Front gained only eight seats in the

Martin Luther King Jr: US marks civil rights leader’s death BELLS have tolled in cities across the US to mark the moment 50 years ago that civil rights leader Martin Luther King was gunned down by a white supremacist.

They rang out 39 times - one for each of Dr King’s years. The main event took place at a motel in Memphis, Tennessee, where the murder took place.

Prominent African-American leader Jesse Jackson, who was there at the time, told the crowd the pain was still raw.

Dr King, whose birthday is marked by a federal holiday, is held as a US hero.

At Wednesday evening’s Memphis event, one of the Nobel Laureate’s sons, Martin Luther King III, said dramatic progress had been made in race relations, but America was nowhere near where it needed to be.

Dr King, known to many

Americans as MLK, was gunned down by a sniper while standing on his motel balcony during a trip to Tennessee to protest against the low pay of sanitation workers.

Also on Wednesday evening, in Dr King’s hometown of Atlanta, a wreath was laid at his crypt.

A wreath-laying ceremony was also held in Chicago, a city that was rocked by riots following Dr King’s assassination in 1968.

Hundreds of people convened in Washington, DC for a silent prayer walk on Wednesday from the MLK Memorial, which was erected in 2011, to the National Mall.

In a video message, former President Barack Obama said “as long as we’re still trying, Dr King’s soul is still rejoicing”.

President Donald Trump tweeted a video clip of himself praising Dr King on his birthday in January.

UK Treasury Select Committee announces new offshore tax inquiry

The plan would see a reduction of Senate members.

National Assembly, despite attracting 13% of the vote in last year’s election.

As he detailed the proposals, millions of people faced a second consecutive day of strike action by railworkers, who oppose the government’s labour reforms.

The unrest presents Mr Macron’s biggest challenge since his election last May. Workers with state-owned SNCF enjoy generous conditions, including

automatic annual pay rises, early retirement, 28 days of paid annual leave and protection from dismissal.

Their close relatives are also entitled to free rail tickets.

The Macron government wants to phase out the special SNCF contracts, proposing to put new hires on conditions like those that apply elsewhere in industry.

The action will spread over three months, affecting two days in every five. (BBC)

The House of Commons Treasury Select Committee has announced several tax inquiries to assess the progress made by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs in tackling offshore tax evasion and in discouraging the use of tax avoidance schemes.

An inquiry by the Treasury SubCommittee intends to examine the success of U.K. tax authorities in reducing the amount of “tax lost to avoidance and offshore evasion” and assess the resources available to HMRC to effect real change in the behavior of “tax dodgers” and their service providers.

Coinciding with the announcement, Treasury Sub-Committee Chair John Mann published an opinion piece in U.K. newspaper The Guardian in which he states that “tax havens are a stain on Britain.”

In the article the Labour MP said, “We need answers about crown dependencies and overseas territories that help the wealthy dodge tax owed to society.”

He pointed to the role of the British Virgin Islands in the Panama Papers as home to half of the 240,000 shell companies set up by Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca and the U.K. tax gap of £34 billion between the amount of tax owed and the amount of tax collected.

Noting that Crown dependencies and overseas territories are included on a tax graylist by the European Union, Mr. Mann said: “We should regard it as a matter of national shame that the Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories that fly our flag give shelter to the wealth of the world’s financial elite. But we should be angry.”

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Brazil’s Lula must start prison term, Supreme Court rules

Sergei Skripal, 66, and his daughter Yulia, 33, were poisoned by a nerve agent called Novichok.

Russian spy: Moscow bid for joint poisoning inquiry fails at OPCW RUSSIA’S proposal for a new, joint investigation into the poisoning of an ex-spy and his daughter in England has been voted down at the international chemical weapons watchdog at The Hague.

Russia has accused Britain of blocking access to an investigation being carried out by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Britain earlier said Russia’s call for an inquiry with the UK was “perverse”.

Russia lost the vote by 15 votes to six, while 17 member states abstained.

China, Azerbaijan, Sudan, Algeria and Iran were among the countries that backed Russia’s motion at the OPCW executive council, Reuters reported.

Russia called the meeting to challenge the UK, which has blamed Moscow for the March 4 poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Salisbury, southern England.

Russia has strongly denied any involvement and in a press conference after the vote said what happened in Salisbury looked like a “terrorist attack”. It strongly criticised the US and EU countries for siding with the UK. The votes backing Russia and the abstentions showed that more than half of the council “refused to associate themselves with the West’s point of view,” said Russia’s ambassador to the OPCW Aleksander Shulgin, He said the UK had told the council “a dirty flow of complete lies... outright Russophobia”.

At the Hague meeting, UK acting representative John Foggo had said the victim of a chemical weapons’ attack was not required to work with the “likely perpetrator”.

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson later accused Russia of trying to undermine the watchdog’s work and said the international community had “seen through these tactics”.

Bahrain discovers offshore oilfield ‘containing 80bn barrels’ BAHRAIN says a newly-discovered oil field contains up to 80bn barrels of tight (or shale) oil, dwarfing the Gulf island kingdom’s current reserves.

Appraisals of the offshore Khaleej Al Bahrain basin by two US firms also suggest the presence of 280bn to 560bn cubic metres of natural gas.

Oil Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa said it was not yet known how much oil could be extracted.

But it could turn Bahrain into a major player in the global market.

Officials expect extraction from the oil field to begin within five years, according to Bahrain’s national news agency.

Before the discovery, Bahrain had proven crude reserves of just 125m barrels and 92bn cubic metres of natural gas.

By comparison, neighbouring

Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, has 266bn barrels of proven reserves. Qatar, the top exporter of liquefied natural gas, has 24tn cubic metres of gas.

In recent years, the Bahraini government had responded to its relatively small reserves and falling oil prices by seeking to diversify the economy into other sectors, such as financial services and tourism.

Sheikh Mohammed told a news conference in Manama on Wednesday that the National Oil and Gas Authority aimed to attract foreign oil and gas firms to develop the Khaleej Al Bahrain field, which covers 2,000sq km.

An agreement had already been reached with Halliburton to drill two further appraisal wells this year to “further evaluate reservoir potential, optimise completions, and initiate long-term production”, he said.

FORMER Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be imprisoned while he appeals his corruption conviction, the country’s Supreme Court has ruled.

He is facing 12 years in jail on charges of accepting a bribe but had asked to remain free during his appeal.

Lula claims the charges are politically motivated, and designed to prevent him from running in October’s presidential election.

Polls suggest he is the top candidate in the race.

The Supreme Court judges ruled against him by six to five after a marathon session, which ended in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The BBC’s Katy Watson said that Lula watched the ruling at the Metalworker’s Union, where his supporters held an upbeat concert.

The 72-year-old former president is likely to remain free for a short time, until paperwork for his arrest is completed.

His Workers Party said the ruling was a “tragic day for democracy and Brazil”.

Lula served as president between 2003 and 2011. Despite his lead in current polls, he remains a divisive figure in Brazil.

Up to 20,000 people protested in São Paulo on Tuesday calling for his immediate imprisonment,

Lula claims charges against him are politically motivated.

while supporters also rallied in large numbers in a rival demonstration.

Until recently, defendants in Brazil were allowed to remain free until their final appeal had been exhausted.

However, the Supreme Court was considering a 2016 ruling from a lower court, under which defendants could be sent to jail after a failed first appeal.

Lula lost his first appeal in January, when the appeals court not only upheld his conviction, but increased the sentence from nine years to 12.

The charges came from an anticorruption investigation known as

Operation Car Wash, which has implicated top politicians from several parties.

Lula was found to have accepted a bribe worth some 3.7 million reais ($1.1m, £790,000) in the form of a beachfront apartment.

Lula, 72, governed Brazil for eight years from January 2003. A former metalworker and trade union activist, he was the first left-wing leader to make it to the presidency in Brazil in nearly half a century.

During his presidency, Brazil experienced its longest period of economic growth in three decades allowing his administration to spend lavishly on social programmes.

Mothers wore seat belts, but their six kids did not before fatal cliff crash in California THE same-sex parents who died after their SUV drove off a cliff in California were wearing seat belts but their six adopted children were not, a sheriff said.

Mendocino County Sheriff Tom Allman told HLN Wednesday that he’s not calling the deadly March 26 crash an “accident” but, rather, a crime.

He added police are also investigating a cell phone found near the crash site.

First responders found Jennifer Hart and her wife Sarah in the car, while the bodies of their kids, Markis, 19; Jeremiah, 14, and Abigail, 14, were located near the crash scene.

Their three other children, Hannah, 16; Devonte, 15, and Sierra, 12, remain missing. Devonte garnered attention when he was captured in a viral photo hugging a white cop during a police brutality protest in 2014.

Authorities have said they believe the car plunge was intentional, as no skid marks were found.

California Highway Patrol

The same sex parents with four of their adopted children.

released a surveillance photo of Jennifer Hart wearing a gray sweatshirt and buying bananas at a shop in Fort Bragg on March 25.

Photos of the family show they were a tight-knit group, but neighbors in Washington State had accused the mothers, both 38, of being negligent.

Neighbors Bruce and Dana

DeKalb had previously called Child Protective Services on the couple because Devonte always went to their home asking for food.

The teen told Dana DeKalb his parents were “punishing them by withholding food.” Washington State officials launched an investigation into the family on March 23.

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Johnson reveals battle with depression, mother’s suicide attempt DWAYNE “The Rock” Johnson has revealed that times have been harder for him than fans know.

In an interview with “Express,” the movie star talked of battling depression.

“Struggle and pain is real,” he said.

“I was devastated and depressed.”

Johnson said he went through a dark period years ago when injuries ended his dreams of playing professional football.

He was released within a year of signing with the Canadian Football League and shortly after his then-girlfriend broke up with him, Johnson said.

But Johnson said the worst time came when he was a teenager and his mother, Ata Johnson, attempted suicide after they lost their apartment.

“She got out of the car on Interstate 65 in Nashville and walked into oncoming traffic,” Johnson said.

“I grabbed her and pulled her back on the gravel shoulder of the road.”

The “Rampage” star says both he and his mother have gone on to find happiness, and she has blocked the memory of her then 15-year-old saving her from swerving cars and trucks.

Jay-Z said he realised a while ago that his mother was a lesbian.

Jay-Z cried when mum told him she’s gay: ‘She was free’

Dwayne Johnson and his mother Ata Johnson.

Jay-Z says he cried with relief when his mum told him that she is gay.

“I was so happy for her that she was free,” the rapper told David Letterman on his new Netflix show.

Jay-Z raps about the moment in the song Smile, on his latest album 4:44.

“Mama had four kids, but she’s a lesbian/Had to pretend so long that she’s a thespian. Had to hide in the closet, so she medicate/Society shame and the pain was too much to take.”

Later in the track the 47-year-old says he’s happy his mother has found love again.

“Imagine having lived your life for someone else. And you think you’re protecting your kids,” Jay-Z said on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.

“For my mother to have to live as someone that she wasn’t and hide and like, protect her kids — and didn’t want to embarrass her kids... for all this time.

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Chappelle sued by man who threw a banana peel at him during a 2015 gig A FRUIT flinger who drew headlines in 2015 for hurling a banana peel at Dave Chappelle is suing the comedian and his presumed bodyguard for an assault he says happened shortly after the infamous peel was tossed.

Christian Englander, 33, filed a lawsuit in New Mexico Friday claiming Chappelle’s bodyguard whacked him twice in the face as he was being restrained by security.

Englander says the alleged attack happened on Chappelle’s watch, and that the comedian should have had a better hold on the people he chose to employ and how he disciplined them, according to the New Mexican.

Dave Chappelle was slapped with a lawsuit by the fruit flinger who hurled a banana peel on him while he performed in Santa Fe in 2015.

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Entertainment Facebook scandal ‘hit 87 million users’ FACEBOOK believes the data of up to 87 million people was improperly shared with the political consultancy Cambridge Analytica - many more than previously disclosed.

The BBC has been told that about 1.1 million of them are UK-based.

The overall figure had been previously quoted as being 50 million by the whistleblower Christopher Wylie.

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg said “clearly we should have done more, and we will going forward”.

During a press conference he said that he had previously assumed that if Facebook gave people tools, it was largely their responsibility to decide how to use them.

But he added that it was “wrong in retrospect” to have had such a limited view.

“Today, given what we know...

I think we understand that we need to take a broader view of our responsibility,” he said.

“That we’re not just building tools, but that we need to take full responsibility for the outcomes of

Mark Zuckerberg answered questions from the press for nearly an hour.

how people use those tools as well.”

Mr Zuckerberg also announced an internal audit had uncovered a fresh problem. Malicious actors had been abusing a feature that let users search for one another by typing in email addresses or phone numbers

into Facebook’s search box.

As a result, many people’s public profile information had been “scraped” and matched to the contact details, which had been obtained from elsewhere.

Facebook has blocked now

blocked the facility.

“It is reasonable to expect that if you had that [default] setting turned on, that in the last several years someone has probably accessed your public information in this way,” Mr Zuckerberg said.

The estimates of how many people’s data had been exposed were revealed in a blog by the tech firm’s chief technology officer, Mike Schroepfer.

The BBC has also learned that Facebook now estimates that about 305,000 people had installed the This Is Your Digital Life quiz that had made the data-harvesting possible.

The previously suggested figure had been 270,000.

About 97% of the installations occurred within the US. However, just over 16 million of the total number of users affected are thought to be from other countries.

A spokeswoman for the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office told the BBC that it was continuing to assess and consider the evidence before deciding what steps to take.

Facebook has faced intense criticism after it emerged that it had known for years that Cambridge Analytica had collected data from millions of its users, but had relied on the London-based firm to self-certify that it had deleted the information.

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JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE

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April 7-13, 2018

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

FLOWER GIRL

WANTED URGENTLY

FLORAL DESIGNER

Must have thorough knowledge in the floral business with 3-5 years experience.

Call: 231-3788

SPACE AVAILABLE ON BUSY HIGHWAY FOR IMMEDIATE RENT. THIS SPACE IS NEWLY RENOVATED.

GOOD FOR LAW OFFIES, REAL ESTATE, SPA, BEAUTY SALON ETC...

CALL 649 231-3788

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CONTACT: 231-3788

April 7-13, 2018

FOR QUICK SALE ONE BRAND NEW WASHER CALL 231-3788

WE ARE OPEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS AT REASONABLE PRICES

CONTACT: 649-946-4894 ANGELA HIGGS

TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS IRMIDE PIERRE CHERY LABOURER $6.50 PER HOUR KVANAR LTD LABOURER $6.50 PER HOUR BENSON EDWARD RIGBY DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 PER HOUR MERCILENE JOSEPH LABOURER $6.50 PER HOUR MICHELLE’S CONSTRUCTION HOUSEMAN $6.50 PER HOUR TAWNA LATARA WILLIAMS LABOURER $6.50 PER HOUR BENJAMIN M.R. EWING LABOURER $6.50 PER HOUR COLLEEN DELANCY LABOURER $6.50 PER HOUR ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION

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is seeking a

GET LEGAL HELP ON YOUR INSURANCE CLAIM CALL OR EMAIL US AT

duncansonlaw@gmail.com duncansonlaw.office@gmail.com 649-941-4444/ 649-245-1314/649-348-5744 DUNCANSON & CO BARRISTERS & ATTORNEYS 16121

DELIVERY BOY

We are in need of a young man to deliver bills, pick up checks and distribute newspapers. Must be honest and have a clean driver’s license.

Contact the Publisher at tcweeklynews@gmail.com ARELIS MISICK Is seeking a

MASON $10 PER HOUR

B&B SERVICES

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following

CALVIN FRANCIS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

NYKI BEAUTY SALON

MERCILENE JOSEPH LABOURER $6.50 PER HOUR

1 BEAUTICIAN $6.50 per hour

PROVOTECH LABOURER $6.50 PER HOUR

B&B SERVICES

BLAZE CONTRUCTION PAINTER $10 PER HOUR

DOMESTIC SALES WORKER CLERK

MERLINE VARIETY STORE DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 PER HOUR CLAUDETTE SIMMS DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 PER HOUR

To work 5 days per week, hourly wages starting at $6.25

PIERRE BARBER SHOP & BEAUTY SUPPLY BARBER $6.50 PER HOUR K&A CATERING DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 PER HOUR 11647

to work 6 days per week.

Salary $6.25 per hour..

CONTACT: 649/347-5954

11554

CONTACT: 247-2422

11555

COME TO SEE VARIETY FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

Is looking for a

DELIVERY AGENT who is reliable, trustworthy and want to make some extra cash Delivery times are 11 A.M and 3 P.M Call 231-3788 or 246-7856 for further information

LABOURER

1 AC TECHNICIAN $7.50 PER HOUR Held by a work permit holder

1 MAINTENANCE MAN $7.50 PER HOUR

- Held by a work permit holder 1 DOMESTIC WORKER $6.50 PER HOUR

1 LABOURER $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 347-6092

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

CRANDELL LIGHTBOURNE

DREAM MAID SERVICES

11570

VENETIAN Is seeking to employ a

11482

CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC LINE COOK WORKER

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 342-1262

CONTACT: 343-1056

11604

Salary: 6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 245-6962

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 2 days per week

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

DOMESTIC WORKER

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11569

The person must have 2 to five years’ experience in different styles and cuisines.

Must be hard working, organized, creative and passionate about. Will have a to rk under high pressure turnover environment. Salary: Based on qualifications

CONTACT: 432-2750

11561

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

ISLAND TOURS LTD- THE GUANA GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

PRICING CLERK Salary: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 332-8556

11614

JACK’S FOUNTAIN GRACE BAY

RESTAURANT STAFF WANTED

DISPATCHER Salary: $300 per hour

CONTACT: 246-5210

11573

NIPPON CARIBBEAN TRADE

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MEPCO INTERNATIONAL TCI requires an

ELECTRICAL FOREMAN Must have at least 15 years experience in commercial and residential electrical installations and at least 10 years experience at a supervisory level on large scale buildings.

Applicants must have experience in budgeting and cost coding on all aspects of commercial electrical installations. Must be available to work after hours, weekends and holidays.

Hourly rate commencing at $20.00.

PLEASE EMAIL RESUMES TO JOANADMIN@TCIWAY.TC 11616

GRACE BAY MEDICAL CENTER

Salary range: $6.25 - $15.00 per hour • Cleaners • Dishwashers • Waitstaff/ Bartenders • Kitchen Staff • Managers Must be able to work shift work

APPLY ONLINE AT: JASON@ BLUEONWATER.COM BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY

11516

MASTER BUILDER CONSTRUCTION FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 345-1858

11582

JEROME FRANCIS

JOYCE LOUISE RIGBY

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 241-8095

CONTACT: 244-0469

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $6.25 per worker

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11572

SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $150 per week

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11565

MARJORIE DEAN

KIMBERLEY WALKIN

DOMESTIC WORKER

BABYSITTER

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 345-7100

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11568

is seeking a

Cooking/feeding.

Performing light housekeeping.

6.25 per hour.

CONTACT INFO 4413637

11564

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

Is seeking to employ the following position

NURSING ASSISTANT • Certificate/ equivalent in NA. • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a hospital setting.

• Knowledgeable in setting up for procedures.

• Assist RN & Doctors with patient’s examinations and procedures.

• Experience in patient care at home and on the ward.

• Sterilization- ECGs. • THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER COMPENSATION COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS.

EMAIL: CYNTHIA.IIMS@TCIWAY.TC 11593

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

Graceway IGA Supermarket invites applications from suitable qualified individuals to fill the listed position currently held by a work permit holder:

MEAT MANAGER

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for superior service goals of the department • Supervise department staff to include scheduling, training and assigning duties • Implement all merchandising programs • Ensure standards of Department presentation and operations are met; including cleanliness and sanitation, inventory control, rotation, quality, ordering, variety standards, signing, seasonal schematic • Responsible for ordering and inventory control to meet department goals • Ensure the Department has the highest quality of product available for customers • Monitor to ensure variety standards are followed, as well as 100% compliance on ad item display

• Ensure paperwork, as set by the Company is followed • Perform all other related duties as assigned by management • Responsible for the sales and profitability of the department by supervising the daily operations of the meat department • Must have previous experience in Droste Systems • Will be required to work nights, long hours, weekends, and holidays • 5+ years Fresh Meat Buying and Cutting Experiences • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, Experience with Food Link Online Preferred, Strong communication and negotiation skills Starting salary range is base on qualifications and experience Deli Bakery Manager

Deadline for submission of applicants is April 6, 2018 Submit to: Graceway IGA Supermarket main office complex or email: hr@gracewayiga.com Please Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted to attend interviews.

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAMME OFFERING FOR 2018/2019 BACHELOR’S DEGREES

• Mathematics (Both Campuses)

• Social Work (Grand Turk Campus)

CERTIFICATE COURSES

2. FOUR/TWO YEAR BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN: Business Administration with concentration in:

• Business Studies (Both Campuses) • Construction, Carpentry and Joinery (Both Campuses) • Hospitality Studies (Both Campuses) • Computer Applications (Both Campuses) • Industrial Engineering Technology (Both Campuses)

1. FOUR/TWO YEAR BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN:

• Accounting • Finance & Management • Human Resource Management • Marketing

3. TWO-YEAR BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN:

• Information Technology • Management Information Systems 4. FOUR/TWO-YEAR BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN:

• Early Childhood Education (Both Campuses) • Primary Education (Both Campuses) 5. FOUR/TWO-YEAR BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN:

o Hospitality Management o Tourism Management and Entertainment

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

TWO-YEAR ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN:

o Environmental Science (Grand Turk Campus) o General Studies (Sciences) with concentration in any three of the following: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Information Technology (Grand Turk Campus)

o Marine Biology (Grand Turk Campus) o Clinical Nursing (Grand Turk Campus) o Criminal Justice (Grand Turk Campus) o General Studies (Humanities) with concentration in any three of the following: Economics, Govt. and Politics, Law, Sociology (Grand Turk)

o Paralegal Studies (Grand Turk Campus) o Performing Arts (Music) (Grand Turk Campus) o Social Work (Grand Turk Campus) o Business Studies (Both Campuses) o Public Sector Management (Grand Turk Campus) o Computer Studies (Both Campuses) o Computer Electronics Engineering Technology (Grand Turk) o Electrical Engineering Technology (Grand Turk Campus) o Early Childhood Education (Both Campuses) o Primary Education (Both Campuses) o Secondary Education: • English/Social Studies • Math/Computers • Math/Business • Computer/Business • Music English/Math/Social St. (Both Campuses) • Math/Science (Grand Turk Campus only)

• Automotive Engineering Technology (Grand Turk Campus) • Architectural Design and Building Technology (Both Campuses) • Culinary Arts (Provo Campus) • Tourism Management (Both Campuses)

ADVANCED LEVEL GCE

• Biology (Grand Turk Campus only) • Chemistry (Grand Turk Campus only) • Physics (Grand Turk Campus only) • Law (Grand Turk Campus only) • Psychology (Grand Turk Campus only) • Sociology (Grand Turk Campus only) • Accounting (Both Campuses) • Business (Both Campuses) • Economics (Both Campuses) • Computer Science (Both Campuses) • Information Technology (Both Campuses)

One-Year Certificate Program in:

IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES Two-Year Certificate (Both Campuses): Administrative Corporate Secretaryship Administrative Professional Secretaries Human Resource Management School Administration

SHORT TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL PROGRAM DURATION: 6 WEEKS

Accounting Information System, Business Communication (Theory & Practice) Cake Decorating Conversational Spanish Customer Service, Dining Room Management English as a Second Language Introduction to Building Services, Introduction to Estimation and Costing Mixology PRC Courses (TCI Studies and English) Restaurant Operation Team Building Duration: 60 contact hours AutoCAD, Automotive Maintenance, Surveying Students may also access one semester courses of their choice from any Associate Degree programme and obtain credits.

Applicants for the Associate Degree must satisfy the following minimum requirements: Five GCE or CXC subjects including English A and Mathematics at the General Proficiency Level with Grads I, II, and III or GCE Grades A, B, C. Students without CXC/GCE Mathematics and English must complete the College Foundation Math: MTH1110 and MTH1120, and ENG1111 and ENG1122 (at additional cost) For the Certificate Programmes, the minimum of three GCE or CXC subjects, one of which must be English at General Proficiency level 1, 11, & 111 or GCE Grades A, B, C. Students applying through the Mature Student Entry policy should be twenty one (21) years or older with relevant experience in specific areas of interest. Note that students may be required to complete a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) portfolio.

For the Bachelors Degree, the minimum of an Associate Degree from the TCI Community College or another recognized institution.

The deadline for applications is June 1st 2018. Any application received after this date would be deemed as LATE. Applications should be fully completed and then submitted to the Registrar, TCI Community College, P O Box 236, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands or to TCI Community College, Providenciales Campus for the attention of the Registrar. An application fee of $25.00 should accompany the application form. Late application fee is $50.00

GRAND TURK Telephone: (649) 946-1163 Fax: (649) 946-1661 Email: tcicomc@tciway.tc

PROVIDENCIALES Telephone: (649) 941-3210 Fax: (649) 941-8380 Email: pvtci@tciway.tc

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND FEE STRUCTURE COST OF PROGRAMMES/COURSES OFFERED BY THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE – 27th August 2018

A. SHORT COURSES

Courses are for fifteen days for two hours per day (except for AutoCAD, Automotive Maintenance & Surveying). Credits earned could be transferred into the College programmes.

Students may audit the courses and not participate in the examination. Students should indicate at the commencement of the course whether or not the course is being audited. No credit will be given for those courses which are audited.

B. ONE SEMESTER COURSES

Courses run from September – December, January – May; concentrated summer semester May – early July.

C. FULL TIME PROGRAMMES

Two years, two semesters per year for the majority of the programmes. Some programmes are for five semesters with compulsory summer courses during the first year. Additionally students may access summer courses from May – early July.

TUITION FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS

A. SHORT COURSES

Courses which require the use of laboratory facilities $400 per course Courses which do not require the use of laboratory facilities $300 per course Cake Decorating $500, Mixology $450 (these include cake tools, alcohol, etc. needed)

B. ONE SEMESTER COURSES

CXC and Upgrade Computer modules Associate Degree/GCE “A” level

$150 per course $250 per course $360 per course

C. FULL PROGRAMMES (TWO SEMESTERS) SEPT – DEC; JAN- MAY;

Student category Courses

TCI Nationals/ Certificate Resident Associate

Degree/A-Level

Bachelor’s Degree Non- Nationals Certificate

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree Overseas Students Certificate

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

D. OTHER PROGRAMMES

UWI Advanced Certificates

Annual Semester Fees Fees $1,000 $500 $2,000 $4,000 $1,500 $2,500 $5,000 $3,000 $5,000 $8,000

$1,000 $2,000 $750 $1,250 $2,500 $1,500 $2,500 $4,000

$2,000

$1,000

OTHER FEES Application Fees $25.00 Late application $50.00 Registration Fees $25.00 Late registration $50.00 Transcripts $30.00 for initial transcript and 50%

discount for others when applying for multiple transcripts.

Facility fee $40 (ALL STUDENTS PAY THIS ANNUAL FEE) Transportation Fee $50.00 per month (Grand Turk) Graduation Processing Fee $50.00 (prospective graduates ONLY) NB: ALL FEES ARE PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. Fees are subject to change.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 11654

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SUNNY FOODS RETAIL & WHOLESALE LTD Providenciales Is seeking to employ a:

2 LABOURERS Salary $8.00 per hour

T&R PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following

HANDFIELD CONVENIENT STORE Glass Shack Is seeking to employ

2 LABOURERS

Salary: $7.00 per hour CONTACT: 332-1466 FULDER JOSEPH

PLEASE CALL 941-8112 11591

1 LABOURER

CONTACT: 242-8792 Held by a work permit holder 11584

TCI TAI SHAN CONSTRUCTION

TCI MARBLE AND GRANITE LTD. Industrial Park

STONE FABRICATOR

• In search of a skilled person to work in stone fabrication • Starting Salary $12.00 per hour.

• Must have 5 years experience and show proficiency with cutting and polishing natural and man made stone according to specifications and schedule • Must be able to assist the foreman in charge at

warehouse and on job sites • Must be able to read blueprints, lay out job plans, operate all tools associated with stone • fabrication, rally other coworkers and follow directions from supervisors.

• Please email resumes to accounts@ tcimarbleandgranite.com or inquire in person.

POSITION IS BEING ADVERTISED FOR A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. APPLICATIONS FOR QUALIFIED TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. WE ARE WILLING TO TRAIN IF YOU ARE MOTIVATED TO LEARN THE TRADE!

11585

Building Services Design Ltd. is currently seeking suitably qualified individuals to fill the following positions.

SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER / MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER The successful applicant must be a member of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and competent in the design of HVAC systems: Duties shall include preparation of standard detail drawings including sections and isometrics of various mechanical services such as HVAC, plumbing, sanitary, sprinkler systems, swimming pools etc. using Auto CAD software and Carrier E20 software

CONTACT: 247-4016

11562

VENETIAN ROAD Is seeking to employ a

Salary $7.50 per hour.

Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

LABOURER

CONTACT: 649-946-4411

CONTACT: 231-4479

LABOURER

Salary: $6.50 per hour

Position is held by a work permit holder.

11428

ANGELICA LIGHTBOURNE PIERRE

All applicants must have extensive experience in the installation of, including testing and commissioning of the electrical and mechanical services.

NANNY

Applicants should have a minimum of 5 (five) years experience and a proven design track record on projects for condominium complexes, hotels, commercial and industrial facilities and residential dwellings.

CONTACT: 231-7125

It is essential that all applicants must have a degree in his/her field obtained from a recognized University and registered with his/her respective Engineering Council/ Commission. The successful applicants must have the technical experience for solving design solutions and can work unsupervised in the preparation and issuing of mechanical and electrical design drawings. All applications will be considered from suitably qualified candidates who should forward a copy of their resume including relevant experience to the email/fax address below.

DARON EWING

Salary: $6.25 per hour

11633

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11602

Y.A.3. B CONSULTANCY

WILLIAM RIGBY

TEN AND SANCHEZ

GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following

1 LABOURER

The successful applicant must be competent in the design of electrical systems: Power generation and distribution of power supply, performing electrical calculations, sizing equipment and performing computer analysis of alternate systems; must also be competent in the design of fire alarm systems and communication systems using the latest Auto CAD software.

All applicants must be familiar with USA Codes and Regulations and should be a member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

with experience

BLUE HILLS is seeking to employ a

COOPER JACK Is seeking to employ a

ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

CARPENTER Salary: commensurate

DAVID BLACKBURN

WALKIN FUEL

Unit G203, 2ND Floor , Regent Village West, Grace Bay, P.O Box 641, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands Cell: 649 331-3890 Tel: 649 946-8504 Fax: 649 946 8506 Email: bsd@tciway.tc

SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

B.I.D BEAUTY SALON 1 BARBER $6.50 PER HOUR 1 HAIRDRESSER $6.50 PER HOUR 1 NAIL TECHNICIAN $6.50 PER HOUR DIANA RESTAURANT 1 BARMAID $6.50 PER HOUR 1 BARTENDER $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 344-4540

11571

DELARIE RICHELLE WILLIAMS BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Seeking to employ a

With a concentration on plumbing. Hours are from 8:00 a. to 5pm Mondays to Fridays. Must also be flexible, some weekends may be required. Hourly wages $10.00 per hour.

CALL 242-1816 between the hours of 4pm to 6pm Tuesdays and Thursdays only. This positon is currently held by a work permit holder

11418

DELICIENNE AUGUSTIN T/A MARIELA'S PARADISE BOUTIQUE

located in Harbour House, Pond street, Grand Turk is seeking

Deadline for Application is April 16th 2018 Salary - US$45,000.00 per annum Please fax your application to: - 649-946-8506 – Building Services Design Ltd. Email: accounts@bsd.tc Or mail to: P.O Box 641 Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

Please copy application to: Labour Commissioner Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

LABOURER DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 242-4240

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder 11589

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11575

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 346-9094

11642

ONE DOMESTIC WORKER at the rate of $600 a month.

CONTACT 1649-242-1173 Email: franceinedorvil@ hotmail.com

THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

11630

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TCMILLWORK LTD.

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Architectural woodworking, Cabinetry and Design South dock road, P.O. box 238, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

CLASSIFIEDS 33 THE CONCH SHACK BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

TOP FINISH

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER MASON SKILLS REQUIRED: • 5 years work experience in construction of residential buildings.

• Experience in forms for concrete structures, timber roofs, and finish carpentry.

Salary at $8.00 per hour SKILLS REQUIRED FOR POSITION: • Individual must have previous experience with woodworking, and high end cabinetry.

• Must be familiar with operation of all current

woodworking machinery and tools with proper safety practices.

• Must be able to read Auto-Cad drawings.

• English speaking, bilingual preferred.

DOMESTIC WORKER STEWARD

DUTIES: Construction of houses, Manufacture of furniture, cabinet and installation. Assist other employees in general operations. Must be professional and courteous.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

POSITIONS WILL BE HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS TO: TCMILLWORK@TCIWAY.TC CONTACT PERSON: STEPHAN 231-4537 11618

WASTER CHERY

VANS TIRE SHOP

TURQUOISE LANDSCAPING

BABYSITTER Salary: $6.25 per hour

STOREKEEPER

CONTACT: 342-1131

CONTACT: 232-7177

• Pay $6.50 per hour • Must have previous gardening experience and be familiar with landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers etc.

• Must be willing to carry out such as heavy lifting, digging, weeding trimming, and plant waste removal • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

• Must have a clean Police Record and provide Employers Reference on request.

• This is a new laborer position and a work permit renewal Please email turquoiselandscaping@tciway. tc or call 332-4280 to arrange an interview

NORTH SIDE Is seeking to employ a

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11588

FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $ 6.25 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11599

requires a fully qualified experienced

HAIR STYLIST Applicant must be experienced in cutting, styling and coloring and willing to work weekends and holidays on events and weddings. Hourly rate commencing at $6.75.

PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO TRINITYHAIRTCI@GMAIL.COM

11615

FIRST CLASS CLEANING/ SHANTE JENNINGS VENETIAN ROAD Is seeking to employ a

11611

TREVOR COOKE GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Salary: $6.25 per hour.

Monday to Friday

CONTACT: 242-3823 Preference for Belongers

11608

GEORGINA TAYLOR GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Salary: $6.50 per hour

LABOURER

CONTACT: 242-1358

CONTACT: 344-4528

CONTACT: 244-9044

11634

11581

CONTACT: 3313887 OR 332-8501

11587

Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 274-9303

11463

Is seeking to employ

CLEANER/ CARETAKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

CARPENTER

2 LABOURERS

TRINITY HAIR AND BEAUTY

E AND V CONSTRUCTION GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 241-2179

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week 12 PM to 9 PM

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11638

Salary: $6.50 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11634

Windsong on the Reef is seeking a suitable qualified applicant to fill the following positions:

EXECUTIVE CHEF DUTIES: Hands on position requiring participation in meal preparation, ordering food and associated products, staff scheduling and directing sanitation. Direct responsibility for menu production, recipes, and plate appeal. Participate in and monitor food dept. budgets with responsibility of producing budgeted food cost and labor expense in order to achieve scheduled profit matched with customer satisfaction. Management of and handling catering operation, private chef and private dining programs.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 3 years as Executive Chef or senior kitchen management with duties as stated above, verifiable track record of maintaining industry standard food and labor costs in a profitable facility over a min of 2 years of continuous employment in one facility within the last 5 years. Must be highly skilled and capable of training kitchen staff and producing exciting offerings that please our hotel guests.

Salary: $ 38,000 per year salary, plus service charge Please email resume to: Jim Molter Windsong Resort jim@windsongresort.com. Please respond no later than April 10, 2018.

All qualified applicants will be interviewed

MIXOLOGIST GENERAL JOB DUTIES BUT NOT LIMITED TO: • Creating innovative cocktails by utilizing and combining ingredients to create unusual tastes in drinks that will form part of the Windsong’s specialty drinks.

• Refining and develop the techniques of the bartenders while managing cost.

• Maintaining Standards of and assist with training of bartenders in designated, preparation, glassware and presentation of each drink.

• Assisting with the costing and cost control of cocktails and beverages and the bar in general.

• Maintaining knowledge of bar and restaurant operations and ensure that Bar is in compliance to HACCAP and the Turks and Caicos Environmental Health Standards.

Participate in monthly inventory and service.

• Managing or supervisor restaurant floor and service during the absence of manager.

Requirements and Qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years of continuous employment in the specialized field with excellent communication and mathematical skills. Proven knowledge of food and beverage service and leadership skills with the ability to train and develop staff.

Salary range - $24,000 - $25,000 per annum. This position is currently being held by a Work Permit Holder Other Available Job positions: Room Attendants/ Housekeeper; Houseman, Cooks, Dish Washer, Kitchen Helper and Gardener.

REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum of 4 years of continuous employment in the specialized field.

Some positions are currently being held by Work Permit Holders. Only qualified Belongers should apply. Salary commensurate with experience starting at $6.25 per hour. Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Email resume and cover letter to admin@windsongresort.com

34 CLASSIFIEDS EKD CONSULTANCY

FIVE CAYS WATER SPORTS

A1 BUSINESS MACHINES

JET SKI TOUR GUIDE

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following:

Grand Turk Labourer 6 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour CONTACT: 946-2597

JAMES FRITZ

Grand Turk Labourer 5 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour Contact: 232-1491 WORK PERMIT RENEWALS 11616

GLORIA BLAKE AND NIKEVA ARIZA Millennium Highway Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT 243-0327 OR 243-1358\

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11598

April 7-13, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS Jet Ski & Water Sports

FLEURIDOR MOTORS LTD.

FLEURIDOR MOTORS LTD.

FS DESIGNS

CAR ELECTRICITY TECHNICIAN

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

LABOURER

CONTACT: 241-7341

CONTACT: 241-7341

CONTACT: 241-1019

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A JET SKI TOUR OPERATOR TO JOIN OUR TEAM REQUIREMENTS: • Must be willing to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays • Must be able to swim • Must have a driver’s license • Some tour guide experience is essential • First Aid and CPR Certification an asset

• Must be punctual and fluent in English, any other language will be looked upon favorably • Basic computer skills including email and word processing • Must submit a valid Police Record Salary: $10.00 an hour and 100% gratuity

PLEASE CALL 231-0293 OR 24 GOD IS GOOD VARIETY GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Preference for Belongers

11607

HANDFIELD CONVENIENT STORE GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ

PRICING CLERK Salary: $7.50 per hour CONTACT: 342-5105

11613

Salary: $6.25 per hour.

Monday to Friday

HEARTS CAPRON BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $6.25 per hour.

Monday to Friday

Salary: $6.50 per hour

Preference for Belongers

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

HOT SPOT BAR

ISLAND PRO FINISH

11606

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

11594

LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ

2 LABOURERS

DOMESTIC WORKER

COOK LABOURERS Salary: $10 per hour

Salary: $7.00

CONTACT: 332-1466

CONTACT: 231-6121

CONTACT: 232-6429

CONTACT: 242-5405

Salary: $7.00 per hour

11584

BEACH POSITIONS IS INTERVIEWING FOR:

Salary: $500 bi-weekly

11583

11612

IS INTERVIEWING FOR:

11597

FRONT DESK/ NIGHT AUDITOR

Join a relaxed and friendly 35 team workforce and enjoy one of the highest wage and bonus packages on the island. Our 98 room resort popularity and occupancy is growing year after year resulting in high distribution of service charges and

Join a relaxed and friendly 35 team workforce and enjoy one of the highest wage and bonus packages on the island. Our 98 room resort popularity and occupancy is growing year after year resulting in high distribution of service charges and

NO SLOW SEASON LAYOFFS

NO SlOW SEASON LAYOFFS

Requirements: Candidates Must have strong English communication skills and Valid Driver’s License

Candidates Must be personable, customer service oriented and have strong English verbal and written communication skills

RESUMES CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT HOTEL OR EMAILED TO JGARLAND@PORTSOFCALLRESORT.COM SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

RESUMES CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT HOTEL OR EMAILED TO JGARLAND@PORTSOFCALLRESORT.COM SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE 11542

April 7-13, 2018

CLASSIFIEDS 35

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

S&R CONTRACTUAL SERVICES FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

SIBONNE

SHORTY MECHANIC PLACE SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

TO THE MAX CONSTRUCTION

Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER MECHANIC Salary: $8.00 per hour

Salary: 7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 242-5459

CONTACT: 341-4949

• An experienced Domestic Worker is required for full time employment • To work 5-6 days per week • Must be able to work holidays and weekends • Salary: $6.25 per hour

ADVERTISE

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ

IN THIS SPACE!

1 METAL ROOFING TECHNICIAN

$33

3 LABOURERS INTERESTED PERSONS SEND YOUR RESUME AND REFERENCE TO TOTHEMAXCONSTRUCTION@ OUTLOOK.COM

PLEASE APPLY VIA EMAIL TO : INFO@SIBONNE.COM

This position is currently held by work permit holders

THE HELP DESK

SASSI DIVAS SALON

LIZ’S BAKERY AND FOOD

PROFESSIONAL ISLAND LOOKS

is acting on behalf its clients:

Is seeking to employ

11637

FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

- $ 6.25 per hr

STANLEY LANDY “TRIPPLE S” (333-0209)

LABOURER - $6.25 per hour

Positions are currently held

by Work Permit holders

11646

HAIRSTYLIST NAIL TECHNICIAN SALON HELPERS Salary: $300 per week

CONTACT: 231-7229

11649

BAKER

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 231-6250

11653

Salary: $200 per week

CALL 946-4664

CONTACT: 245-5191

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11617

11636

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

MESSENGER BAPTIST CHURCH (341-1377)

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

PER WEEK

Salary: $7.00 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11603

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

ONLY

Salary: $100 per day

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11623

DEBRA SIMMS

HAIR BRAIDER Salary: 6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 244-7519

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11644

IBO BAKERY

LEEWARD HIGHWAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

BAKER SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 242-4401 THIS POAITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11652

ER CONSTRUCTION

KEW TOWN IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

MASON

SALARY: $8.00 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 333-1199

11651

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS QUALITY FOOD SERVICES / QUALITY FOOD WORLD

QUALITY FOOD SERVICES

CASHIERS STOCKERS DELIVERY DRIVERS

FROZEN FOOD SERVICE ORDER PICKER

78 Industrial Road, 5 Cays Are now interviewing for the following position:

78 INDUSTRIAL ROAD , 5 CAYS (NEXT TO SMITHCO) IS NOW INTERVIEWING BELONGERS ONLY, for the following positions:

BOTH DRY AND FROZEN

(must have appropriate license)

Our company believes in promoting within. Hard work, great customer service skills and a positive attitude are required. All positions require availability on weekends, nights and holidays.

Please apply in person at above location. Please bring color copy of BELONGER CARD and UP TO DATE POLICE RECORD (within 6 months).

PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS PREFERED. 11631

• Must have at least (2) years experience working with both Dry and Perishable Food Service Products.

Must be able to identify these products, including, but not limited to, different cuts of meat such as pork, chicken, beef and as well seafood and other frozen and dry food service products. Must be able to read and write English and to be familiar with the different pack sizes and brand names as well.

• Must have a sense of urgency and be able to work under limited time constraints.

• Picks orders regularly throughout the day for Food Service Customers, mostly restaurants.

• Must be able to lift 65 pounds or more regularly throughout the shift.

• Must be willing and able to work extended periods of time in a FREEZER ENVIRONMENT up to 70% of the time, temperature is minus (10) degrees Fahrenheit or minus (23) Celsius.

• Must be willing and available to work extended hours, including all and/or any holidays, nights and weekends. The majority of the work schedule will consist of evening, weekend and holiday hours as this is when our business is servicing the most amount of customers.

• Must be able to stand the majority of the day.

PLEASE APPLY WITHIN @ QUALITY FOOD SERVICE, 78 INDUSTRIAL ROAD, 5 CAYS OR CONTACT 941-7939 FOR MORE INFORMATION. ONLY BELONGERS OR PRC HOLDERS NEED APPLY. 11629

36 CLASSIFIEDS

TURKS AND CAICOS ROBERTO WEEKLY NEWS STIPA

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (TCICC)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE TCICC

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following full-time lecturing positions at the TCICC for the semester commencing Monday, August 27, 2018.

1. FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BSA): • 3 Positions:

Governor’s Road Leeward, Providenciales, is seeking:

EARLY CHILDHOOD/PRIMARY EDUCATION

3. FACULTY OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT (HTM): • 1 Position:

CULINARY ARTS

4. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS (HFA): • 2 Positions:

LAW AND POLITICS SOCIAL WORK, SOCIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY

Acting on behalf of our client who is seeking to employ

DOVE SECURITY

SECURITY OFFICER $7.00 per hour

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $ 6.25 per hour.

Requirements include: at least 5 years relevant experience

CONTRACT: LLOPEZ@ HOTELCOINTERNATIONAL.COM

11621

P&D EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY

MASON $7.00 per hour

ELECTRICIAN $7.50 per hour CONTACT: 232-2001

JOB April OPPORTUNITY 7-13, 2018

DOMESTIC WORKER WANTED An experienced Domestic Worker is required for full time employment.

Candidate must have own transportation and be willing to work late/flexible hours. A demonstrated ability to work unsupervised, must speak English and have excellent communication skills. Salary starting at $7.00 per hour.

This advertisement is required for a work permit renewal application for this position.

ALL SUITABLY QUALIFIED TC ISLANDERS ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT RESUMES/ PORTFOLIOS TO PO BOX 560, REGENT HOUSE WEST, REGENT VILLAGE, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI OR SEND BY FAX TO 946 4663 OR EMAIL TO TOS@MSLAW.TC. Prospective TC Islander applicants are also free to lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board.

11632

11635

MARGUERITE ALTIDOR

Seeks to Employ one:

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE WORKER

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT

2. FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (EDT): • 1 Position:

P&D EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY

TAILOR Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 231-6432 This position is currently held by a work permit holder

To perform light maintenance duties; Sheetrock repairs, construction maintenance, installation of doors, painting, cleaning gutters and construction site Work six days a week; including holidays and weekends.

Hourly wages $7.00 Clean Police Record and three character references required EMAIL RESUME TO: EVT@TCIWAY.TC OR FAX: 649.946.5413

11624

APPLY BEFORE: APRIL 10, 2018

11639

5. FACULTY OF TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (TVE): • 2 Positions:

BUILDING/CONSTR. ENGINEERING AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECH

• Candidates for these positions must be CVQ Certified Lecturers are required to teach across different academic levels from the G.C.E. Advanced level, Caribbean Advanced Proficiency and up to the Associate and Bachelor Degree levels. Multi-disciplinary candidates are particularly encouraged to apply for these positions.

The ideal candidate must have knowledge and skills obtained through collegiate preparation resulting in a Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred) which must include eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the area being applied for, from an accredited and recognized institution plus a Teaching Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma and no less than three years post qualification teaching experience. A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of a second class honors or other postgraduate qualifications, teaching certificate/Diploma and experience in teaching at Tertiary level may be considered.

SALARY IS IN THE SCALE

Level I: US$27,399.90 - $39,102.30 per annum.

Level II: US$40,210.00 - $43,488.40 per annum.

Entry point will depend on qualifications and experience. In the case of staff recruited from overseas, appointment is on contractual terms for an initial period of two years. A gratuity is payable at the end of satisfactory contractual service at the rate of 10% of salary drawn during the period of service. A housing allowance is payable at existing rates.

Applications with copies of qualifications (including official transcripts), two character references, a police record and a recent testimonial from current place of employment should be sent to the:

PRESIDENT, TCI COMMUNITY COLLEGE, P.O. BOX 236, LIGHTHOUSE ROAD, GRAND TURK, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

to reach not later than April 20, 2018. Where possible applicants should e-mail or fax their applications.

FAX 649 946 1661 | TELE 649 946 1163 EMAIL TCICOMC@TCIWAY.TC COPY: DEAN@TCICOMC-EDU.COM

The TCIAA is accepting applications for the following positions:

AIRPORT TRAFFIC COMPLIANCE OFFICER PURPOSE OF JOB

The Traffic Compliance Officer’s role is to see that patrons and taxi drivers comply with necessary rules and regulations in accordance with the Road Traffic Ordinance and TCIAA standards whilst on airport property.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES

• Monitor and assist taxi dispatch operations as conducted by taxi drivers and ensure seamless operations.

• Monitor taxi parking lot for upkeep and report unauthorized vehicles parked there.

• Direct passengers upon curbside arrival • Ensure that taxi vehicles and drivers are licensed and approved to operate from the Providenciales International Airport.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are desirable.

• Must have completed High School.

• Must possess strong leadership ability.

• Must be willing to work morning and nights shifts.

• Must submit a police record.

Hourly wage $10.70 over a 44-hour work week Interest persons must submit their applications before April 14, 2018 to:

Human Resources Manager Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority Providenciales International Airport Telephone# 649-941-8692, Fax# 9415996. Email: hrrecruitment@tciairports.com

April 7-13, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

JC BEAUTY SALON

BUTTERFIELD MOTORS, LTD.

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

1045 Leeward Highway Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands BWI Phone: 649-339-2277 Fax: 649-339-2286

POSITION AVAILABLE

PRESSER NAIL TECHNICIAN Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 342-7273

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

CLASSIFIEDS 37

Is looking for experienced applicants for the follow position

• Minimum of 5 years experience in pressing with emphasis on specialty items; wedding gowns, cocktail dresses, drapes, suits etc.

• Excellent finishing quality and efficiency is required.

• Must be able to stand for long hours and manage hot working conditions.

• Must be fluent in English and be a team worker.

• All applicants will be required to demonstrate skills.

• Pay dependent on pieces pressed per hour, approx $9/hr.

Email resume to info@pioneertci.com

11640

11662

GRACE BAY CAR RENTAL Is seeking to employ

Auto Mechanics Tire Tech • At least 10 years or more experience as an • Must have 5 years’ experience Auto mechanic • Must be able to perform all vehicle diagnostics and updates using diagnostic equipment • Able to maintain vehicle functional condition by listening to customers/ operator complaints, conduct inspections, repair engine failures, repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions and replace parts and components according to manufacturer standards • Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies and perform preventive maintenance • Must hold a valid driver license with a clean, insurable, driving record, must be able to drive manual and automatic transmissions.

• Knowledge of tools and equipment required to conduct all repairs.

• Basic wage is $12 per hour • Must be able to speak and write English • All data system knowledge • Must be computer literate

• Identify the tire size and ply and inflate tire • Must be able to service vehicles to maintain functions accordingly • Remount wheels onto vehicles, install vehicles parts or accessories • Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicle using lugs • Replace wheels on balance machines to determine counters weights required ro balance wheels.

• Must be able to speak and write English.

Part-Time/ Full-Time Car Washers • Must have a valid driver’s license and Clean Police Record • Must be able to speak and write English • Must have legal Status • Must be able to properly wash, clean and vacuum vehicles, so that they are ready for Transfer to the Airport.

• Must be able to identify fault and report it to the person in charge

Email: frantz@gracebaycarrentals.com

11566

DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM LTD. Desarrollo Hotelco, is a leader in building luxury hotels, Is seeking an experienced and proven leader.

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

ELECTRICIAN SUPERVISOR • Duties of this position include: Evaluates electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of electricity and materials. Confirms system's and components' capabilities by designing testing methods; testing properties. Develops electrical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.

• Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components; soliciting observations from operators. Assures product quality by designing electrical testing methods; testing finished products and system capabilities.

Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests.

• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.

Keeps equipment operational by following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting repair service.

• Maintains product data base by writing computer programs; entering data. Completes projects by training and guiding technicians. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements include: at least 5 years relevant experience, a clean police record and driver’s license with a successful drug screen; at least a high school diploma; possess a good employment track record with demonstrated.

Salary: 2000$ to 2500$. May be required to work on weekends and holidays

Applications comprising a letter, resume, references, Police record etc. should be sent no later than Tuesday, February 20th, 2018 to: THE MANAGER DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM LTD. GRACE BAY, SALT MILLS PLAZA UNIT 22ATEL: (649) 3475378.

EMAIL: LLOPEZ@HOTELCOINTERNATIONAL.COM

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC KEY FUNCTIONS:

Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Perform the duties of a mechanic involved in inspecting, repairing, fabricating, rebuilding and maintaining.

Mechanic repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.

JOB DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Mechanic coordinates activities of technicians, conducts research and testing procedures and ensures the customer’s vehicle is fixed.

• Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.

• Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing vehicles, engines and transmissions.

• Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.

• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Test drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.

• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.

• Repair manual and automatic transmissions.

• Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

• Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to the job.

• Use of computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

• Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

• Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

SKILLS:

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives to repair vehicles.

• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

• Managing one's own time and the time of others. Teaching others how to do necessary tasks.

• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) • Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mechanical certification from accredited institution.

• Thorough knowledge of all vehicle repair aspects including, but not limited to: Engine, Transmission, and Electrical among others.

• 10+ years experience in Automotive Repair, with minimum 5 years in Chevrolet Brand vehicles.

• Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

• Service assistant must have extensive practical experience in vehicle servicing and repairs, together with experience in supervising technicians and dealing with customers.

• Proficiency with computers to input necessary data and communicate with management.

• Experience with Customer and Personal Service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Competitive Salary commensurate with work experience and qualifications.

All interested applicants should submit an updated resume by e-mailing squant@butterfieldmotors.tc

11643

38 CLASSIFIEDS ANTHONY LIGHTBOURNE GRAND TURK Is looking for a

LABOURER to work 5 days per week salary $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 649-331-3116

This position is for work permit renewal 11694

COLASCO

SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

BRUCE TRETHEWEY TURTLE TAIL Is seeking to employ a

STONE MASON Salary: $7.00 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week

CONTACT: 342-2100 Email: dbtrethewey@yahoo.com This position us currently held by a work permit holder

VACANCIES ERB CONSTRUCTION, WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION, BLACK BOY & JEAN TRUCKING, COWDREY LIGHTBOURNE, A&S FUNERAL SERVICES, GEORGE SOLON

DIVER

COLASCO

LABOURERS

11701

DARYL BAXTER

108 Yellow Elder Lane, Leeward Palms Providenciales TCI

CONTACT: 231-1489

CONTACT NUMBER: 649-232-5603

This position is for First time

DO IT CENTER

EQUILIBRIUM SPA

EXECUTIVE UNIQUE CUTS

11672

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ an

11650

PROVIDENCIALES is looking for

REQUIREMENTS:

CONTACT: 231-7274

$6.25-$8.00 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Salary: $8.00 per hour

IN/OUT BOARD SUPERVISOR

CONTACT: DARLING86@HOTMAIL.COM

$8-$16 per hour

DOMESTIC WORKER

LIVE IN NANNY

CONTACT: 231-1489

Is currently seeking:

$6.25-$10.00 per hour These positions are held by work permit holders

$6.50 per hour

MASON/ CARPENTER

11670

SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

CAICOS DREAM TOURS

• Bachelor’s Degree in business Manager or its equivalent • At least 5 years’ experience in a supervisory position. Must be an effective communicator, both written and oral, computer literate and knowledgeable in various accounting systems.

Ability to multi tasks and meet set deadlines.

• Compensation: Based on qualifications and ability $2,000-$2,500 • Belongers only need apply

MASON LABOURER ASPHALT WORKERS

Salary: $6.50 per hour

April 7-13, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Monday-Saturday Salary: $250

11680

DARYL BAXTER

AIRPORT ROAD Is looking for a

GENERAL DUTIES: To service and repair mechanical & electrical systems for company vehicles & other motorized equipment, and maintain in good working condition.

Requirements: Valid TCI driver’s license and proof of safe driving record for the last past five years.

Has outstanding knowledge of trouble shooting mechanical & electrical issues and providing on-time solutions.

Excellent communication skills in English with the ability to write legibly and compute simple calculations.

Salary: $20.00 per hour for 44 hour work-week.

PLEASE CONTACT CARGO EXPRESS SERVICES ON 649-941-5006 OR EMAIL BKERR@TROPICAL.COM TO ARRANGE AN INTERVIEW Application deadline: April 13, 2018

11687

DEFINITIVE DESIGN GROUP LTD

DERYK & CAROLYN INGHAM

NANNY

CARPENTER 3-5 years’ experience

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 232-5603

PLEASE CONTACT: 941-3513

LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a

Salary: $250 per week

11695

MECHANIC NEEDED

11680

GRAND TURK Is looking for a

Salary: commensurate with experience

11666

GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LABOURER

CONTACT: 245-6120 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11677

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS INVENTORY CLERK

With 3-5 years’ experience Salary commensurate with experience

PLEASE CONTACT: 941-3513 11664

MASSAGE THERAPIST Must have at least 5 years experience. Must be willing to work 6 days per week including weekends and holidays. Salary $6.25 per hour

EMAIL:INFO@EQUILSPA.COM

11703

BARBER to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-241-5099

This position is for work permit renewal 11700

PUBLIC NOTICE This is a public service announcement from Provo Water Company: Bills for the 2nd April, 2018 are now available. Please pay this bill by Friday 13th April, 2018 to avoid disruption to your service.

PAYING YOUR BILL

HOLTON WILLIAMS NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

GASPA NASIUS KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

EXPRESS TIRE & AUTO PARTS LTD LEEWARD HIGHWAY CONTACT: 649-432-4440 Is looking to fill the following positions

• Bills can be paid directly at Provo Water Company Office in Grace Bay 8:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday.

• Bills paid by online banking must be paid not later than 3 days before the due date.

You can now pay via RBC as a new addition to our online payment options.

• Bills paid at Grace-way Supermarkets must be paid not later than 24 hours before the due date.

IN THE UNFORTUNATE EVENT YOU ARE DISCONNECTED FOR DELINQUENCY:

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $200 per week

CONTACT: 246-1721

11576

NANNY Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 343-3126

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11661

MECHANIC Salary $1,500.00 plus commission

This position is for renewal

TIREMAN

Salary $7.50 per hour

LABOURER

Salary $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week 11685

• The full amount plus the required reconnection fee must be settled before the service resumes.

• Service will resume the same day for accounts paid up before 12 Noon • Service will resume the following morning for accounts paid up after 12 Noon.

Reconnections will not take place after hours.

Also, please note that our office will continue closing at 2pm daily (until further notice) while we are still preparing for the final migration to our new system.

Contact Customer Service Department on 946-5202 11704

April 7-13, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ALBERT STUBBS COOPER JACK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $150 per week

CONTACT: 232-4548

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11668

100% TRUE WHOLESALES

ALICE PARKER KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

AMAZING INTERNATIONAL STORE FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER HELPER Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 243-3221

11503

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 345-1963

LABOURER

to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-341-6787

This position is for work permit renewal 11690

Gansevoort Turks + Caicos is a contemporary luxury full service boutique resort on Grace Bay Beach. We are looking for driven and energetic professionals with Five Star experience and who are committed to achieving excellence by ensuring Five Star standards and services are continuously delivered.

POOL AND BEACH EXPERIENCE MANAGER

11669

Is seeking to Employ

LABOURER

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

PELICAN BAY RESTAURANT & BAR

PROVIDENCIALES Is looking for a

CLASSIFIEDS 39

Salary $7.25hour.

Contact info@ pelicanbaytci.com or 231-1869 This position is currently held by a work permit holder

GRACE BAY MEDICAL CENTER

STAFF VACANCY

TWO PHYSICIANS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must have a minimum of M.B.B.S from an accredited University 2. Must have a minimum of 5 years working in a primary health care setting and a minimum of 3 years working in a secondary health care institution 3. Must have a minimum of 5 years as a fully registered medical practitioner on a register of a recognized medical board MAIN DUTIES: • Carry outpatient consultations with in the clinic • Perform physical examinations • Diagnosis and treatment of illnesses/ailments • Perform minor surgery • Advise patient on health education • Expected to be part of practice management and administration • Liaising with other healthcare professionals and/or hospitals THESE POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. COMPENSATION IS COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS.

EMAIL: CYNTHIA.IIMS@TCIWAY.TC 11592

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

To be responsible for all aspects of the Pool & beach service; which includes the Pool & Beach Attendants, equipment, inventories, supplies, setup/tear down and maintenance.

Assists guests and enhance their enjoyment of the pool and beach to include rotation of guests’ amenities, handling complaints and promotion of the hotel experience.

REQUIREMENTS

• • • • • • • • • •

Assist guests courteously and efficiently according to Gansevoort and Forbes standards.

Learns guests’ preferences and uses them throughout their stay to tailor their experience.

Passes hourly Pool and watersports amenities.

Ensures that all work stations are clean at all the times.

To work holidays and long hours with an able to accommodate a flexible schedule.

Anticipate guest needs.

Ensure all pool and beach furniture is neatly arranged and cleaned.

Maintain island pod/beach bed reservations.

Responsible for posting billing to guest accounts for applicable rentals.

Respond professionally to all guest requests, comments and concerns in a timely manner and report issues to Director of Front Office.

• Monitor, coach and assign tasks to P&B Supervisors and attendants and offer support as required.

• Schedule staff according to hotel occupancy forecast and planned events.

• Complete weekly time sheets for payroll and submit on time bi-weekly.

• Build and maintain a strong and collaborative working relationship with food & beverage team to ensure guest satisfaction.

• Organize and assist with tent rentals, permits, as well as setup and break down to ensure all guests are served well with minimum impact to people and environment.

• Ensure team is stocked with necessary supplies to perform duties • Daily inspect all equipment including Rescue boat, chairs, snorkel gear, umbrellas, kayaks, Hobie cat, volleyball set, floats, towels and other items required to maintain for guest service.

• Oversee safe usage of all equipment and tools.

• Keep daily inventory and manager stock levels, ordering as required to ensure guest needs are met.

• Advise Chief Engineer of any upcoming events, maintenance requirements or damaged property.

• Maintain coordinate with Guest Services Managers and execute Rainy Day Plan as required.

• Support execution of Children’s Program Plan.

• Hold daily line up meetings, which includes inspection of uniforms and standard testing.

Schedule and complete regular staff meetings to maintain good communication.

• Attend Operations Meetings whenever possible to stay informed.

• To be aware with the budget and financial targets, and responsible for all assets specifically but not limited to P&B. • To create and maintain a team which is highly adaptive and versatile.

• To work closely and communicate with all the other departments in the hotel as and when required.

• To be presentable to the best of your ability at all times whenever you represent the Gansevoort Hotel.

• To communicate and work closely with all departments.

• Ensure prompt and courteous service to guests, and to ensure that all guest experiences are distinctively supreme • Implement annual retraining program for all colleagues and document accordingly.

• Implement special project list and monitor and document completion accordingly.

• Monitor and evaluate team member performance.

• To contribute to the best of your ability to the overall profitability of the Gansevoort hotel.

• Establish and maintain effective human relations.

• Participate in the preparation of the hotel’s Strategic Plan and Goals.

• To ensure all safety procedures are adhered to, and follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operation.

Salary range: 25K – 40K per annum

Interested applicants can contact our Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm on (649)941-7555. E- Mail cover letter outlining your interest and supporting experience in a particular position along with your Resume or C.V. to hr@wymara.com

11601

40 CLASSIFIEDS IVAN’S FASHION DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

PURCHASING AGENT Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 231-6153

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11681

JAY’S GARBAGE DISPOSAL INDUSTRIAL PARK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work Monday- Friday

CONTACT: 231-2121

Position held by work permit holder 11656

April 7-13, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS JOHN LENARD WILLIAMS BLUE HILLS Is looking for a

JOSEPH CAMPBELL Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 649-244-7337

CONTACT: 241-0663

This position is for work permit renewal 11697

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

Salary: $6.25 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11609

Desarrollo Hotelco, is a leader in building luxury hotels, Is seeking an experienced and proven leader.

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

PLUMBING SUPERVISOR DUTIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

Supervise the installation, repair and maintenance of water, plumbing and heating systems; maintain records and files; prepare reports. Plan, schedule and assign the activities of plumbers. Supervise the installation and repair of hot and cold water, oil, steam or gas pipes and necessary connections. Prepare and analyze reports and charts concerning worker utilization and job time rates. Establish work standards, production control, job priorities and preventative maintenance teams. Make sketches for plumbing layouts and determine types and quantities of materials necessary. Determine time and cost estimates for plumbing jobs. Aid in obtaining materials necessary to complete the job. Supervise plumbing shop and perform plumbing shop work and related jobs. Assist staff with more difficult and complex projects.

Assist skilled workers of related trades in general plumbing maintenance work. Maintain plumbing tools and equipment. Perform related work as required.

PLUMBER

DUTIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

Interprets blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials. Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation. Assembles fittings and valves for installation .Modifies length of pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing materials as needed for a building.

Uses saws and pipe cutters as necessary. Installs heating and air-conditioning systems, including water heaters. Collaborates with contractors, construction workers, electricians, pipefitters, and steamfitters in installing and repairing plumbing. Tests plumbing systems for leaks and other problems. Analyses problem and identifies appropriate tools and materials for repair. Chooses plumbing materials based on budget, location, and intended uses of building. Follows health and safety standards and complies with building codes. Writes report documenting the problem and summary of actions taken. Performs inspections of plumbing systems to identify and replace worn parts. Prepares bids and schedules and oversees other workers, such as apprentices and helpers

PLUMBER HELPER

DUTIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

Assist in installing and maintaining plumbing systems. Read blueprints and drawings to determine exact specifications and where plumbing system will be installed. Determine water supply networks and waste drainage systems. Coordinate with Plumber on installation. Install systems used to transport water, waste, gases, or liquids. Ensure legislation and policies are met and that systems are up to code. Ensure systems meet all standards of building codes and safety. Cut openings in structures in preparation for pipes. Select all materials needed for installation, Repair and maintain water treatment equipment.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: at least 5 years relevant experience, a clean police record and driver’s license with a successful drug screen; at least a high school diploma; possess a good employment track record with demonstrated.

Salary: 1330 to 2500$. May be required to work on weekends and holidays Applications comprising a letter, resume, references, Police record etc. should be sent no later than Tuesday, February 20th, 2018 to:

The Manager DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM Ltd. Grace Bay, Salt Mills Plaza Unit 22ATel: (649) 3475378.

Email: llopez@hotelcointernational.com

Individual is expected to work unsupervised, must have great computer skills, customer friendly, willing to work extended hours and holidays as required. Normal Working hours are between 9:00am and 9:00pm Monday –Saturdays (hours varies). Salary is US$6.25 per hour.

Duties are cashing at both stores and cleaning business properties.

Interested parties apply in writing to royann_30@ hotmail.com or by hand at Liquors Plus/Nique’s Food, North Caicos. Belongers only need apply by 21st April, 2018.

11675

KAREN ADAMS-POLLARD

KISHANTA HALL

LILLIAN GARLAND

LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

CONTACT: 649-244-3840

CONTACT 2439941

COOPER JACK Is seeking to employ a

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM LTD.

Liquor’s Plus/Nique’s Food Mart, North Caicos

CASHIER/DOMESTIC HELPER NEEDED

DOMESTIC WORKER to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 244-8820

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11667

LIZ’S BAKERY & FOOD FIVE CAYS Is looking for a

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is looking for a

to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

This position is new

11698

MAGIC SCISSORS & PRESSING BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

CLEANER

CONTACT: 649-231-6250

CONTACT: 342-9259

To work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

This position is for work permit renewal 11691

MARIE C. PIERRE LOUIS WILLIAMS FIVE CAYS Is looking for a

CARETAKER to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-342-8555

This position is for work permit renewal 11692

Salary: $6.25 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11660

of Palm Grove, Grand Turk is seeking to employ a

The salary is $6.50 per hour and interested persons can

11686

MAMA VARIETY STORE BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LABOURER APPLICANT MUST BE HONEST, RELAIBLE AND HARDWORKING SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 343-1353 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

11678

NATASHA CONSULTANCY

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS IS LOOKING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

CACTUS VILLA TCI – LEEWARD HIGHWAY Domestic Worker Salary $6.25 649-243-2851 NATIONAL COLONY REALTY – GRACE BAY Laborer Salary $6.25 per hour Renewal 649-431-5723 FRANTZ LOISEAU – BLUE HILLS Domestic worker Salary $6.25 per hour renewal 649-232-8490 CAMCO ENTERPRISE LTD.GRACE BAY 2 Housekeepers

Salary $6.25 per hour Renewal 649-232-4272 TERRANCE SMITH – KEW TOWN Laborer/ Helper Salary $6.25 per hour 649-244-8205 L.W. CONSTRUCTION – LEEWARD HIGHWAY 2 Laborer Helpers Salary $6.25 per hour Renewal 649-231-6601 STANCH CONSTRUCTION – LEEWARD HIGHWAY Mason Salary $9.00 per hour 649-231-3210 11689

April 7-13, 2018

CLASSIFIEDS 41

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

NATHAN SMITH GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-4856

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

10941

SAURINA HAIR CENTER & BOUTIQUE KEW TOWN Is looking to employ a

COSMETOLOGIST to work 6 days per week salary $200.00 per week

NAUGHTY GULL CAFE TURTLE COVE total of 20 to 25 hours a week

PART TIME COUNTER HELP NEEDED Salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT MEL 344-5868

11699

SAVED BY GRACE VARIETY STORE LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 241-3896

CONTACT: 649-344-3138

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

SPRING WATER COMPANY

SUNNY FOOD WHOLESALE AND CASH N CARRY

11683

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ

11655

GRAND TURK Is looking for a

PROFESSIONAL ISLAND LOOKS GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

RHONDDA COLLYMORE BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

HAIR BRAIDER

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 244-7519

CONTACT: 231-4794

Salary: $6.25 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11644

Salary: $250 per week

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11663

S & M CONTRACTING CO. IS LOOKING FOR A

CARPENTER TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK SALARY $10.00 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 649-341-1629

11702

ZAVARDO OUTTEN FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT; 246-7760

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11574

SHERON STURRUP

SCHOOL FOR FIELD STUDIES, SOUTH CAICOS

IS SEEKING A

SEVERAL OPENINGS:

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LECTURER, STUDENT AFFAIRS MANAGER, DIVING SAFETY OFFICER, ACADEMIC INTERNS JOB SUMMARIES AND QUALIFICATIONS: Resource Management Lecturer – PhD required; Student Affairs Manager – Minimum BS degree required (Masters preferred), Dive Master certification; Diving Safety Officer – Coordinates all scuba activities, BS degree and PADI Instructor Cert required; Academic

Intern – Assist all faculty and waterfront, BS degree (Masters preferred) and Divemaster Cert (PADI preferred) required; 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.

DOMESTIC WORKER

TO WORK 3 DAYS PER WEEK. $6.25 PER HOUR

To Apply: Please send your CV to HHERTLER@FIELDSTUDIES.ORG by July 1, 2017.

Start Date: August 2017 11673

PLEASE CONTACT 243-0313 11674

TCI SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

UNITED LEARNING CENTER

SYRMOND GRAY BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

MILLENIUM HIGHWAY Acting on behalf of our clients is looking to fill the following positions:

THE ANGELA RESTAURANT AIRPORT ROAD’ Is seeking to employ a

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

KENDAL & TAZNA THOMAS

1 DRIVER 1 FARMER Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-2764

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11679

LIVE IN NANNY

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN with A/C Electrical; and Plumbing experience, with at least 5-10 years’ of experience. Salary: Commensurate with experience

PLEASE CONTACT: 941-8112 11665

THE TUSCANY

Grace Bay is looking for a

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN to work 6 days salary $8.00 per hour.

CONTACT 941-4667

This position is for work permit renewal 11696

Salary $6.25 Renewal

ALICE KITCHEN

RECEIVING CLERK

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 649-241-0729

CONTACT: 649-343-2230

CONTACT: 331-3918

TITON CHARLES

VACANCIES

BABYSITTER to work 6 days per week salary $7.00 per hour

11688

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

FOOD CHECKER Salary $7.00 per hour

Salary $10.00 per hour

11693

WORKERS NEEDED

Must be able to work 5 days a week and on call

ERB CONSTRUCTION

MASON

$8.00 per hour JMC CONSTRUCTION

LABOURER CARPENTER MASON

TILE LAYER Salary: $8.00 per hour CONTACT: 244-7929

11676

Salary: $6.25-8 per hour SAMUEL HALL

FARMER

$6.25 per hour JULMISTE PIERRE

NANNY

$6.25 per hour

PLEASE SEND RESUME TO P.O.BOX 954 11658

11671

VACANT LAND FOR LEASE CONTACT: 649-432-4440

EXPRESS TIRES & AUTO PARTS LTD.11684

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 242-4551

This positon is currently held by a work permit holder

11659

W&L CONSTRUCTION LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ

2 CARPENTERS Salary: $550 per week

CONTACT: 231-6601

11682

42 CLASSIFIEDS B&M CONSTRUCTION COOPER JACK Is seeking to employ a

BUMBLE BEES EARLY CHILDHOOD DEV. CENTER Seeks to employ

DAYCARE ASSISTANT & TEACHER AIDE

PAINTER Salary: $308 per week

CONTACT: 242-3256 OR 343-1546

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11710

M&S CRAFTS ARTS GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ

To work with children in early childhood & in the classroom, facilitate activities according to the daily curriculum and daily schedule, maintaining a healthy, safe environment, create a positive, encouraging and loving atmosphere for children as they experience school for the first time. Engage them in conversation play, Teach alphabets, numeracy, Use songs, stories, media, structured games, art and outside play/activities to stimulate children abilities.

Must be First aid/CPR certified. You must be flexible, able to work weekends, holidays and evenings

Please apply with Resume, Cover letter, certificates and references to Bumblebeesecdc@gmail.com closing date for application is May 31st 2018

11716

MAID TO CLEAN IS LOOKING FOR A HARD WORKING MAID, TRUSTWORTHY AND SERVICE ORIENTED INDIVIDUAL WITH EXCELLENT COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS.

2 DOMESTIC WORKERS 1 LABOURER Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 342-8063

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11715

April 7-13, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

RESPONSIBILITIES: Clean, stock and supply designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.). Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities. Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects. Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs. Make adjustments and minor repairs. Stock and maintain supply rooms. Cooperate with the rest of the staff.

Follow all health and safety regulations. Work flexible and long hours, including weekends, and public holidays.

Remunerations $ 6.25/hr.

Deadline April 10th 2018 POSITION FOR BELONGERS ONLY

DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Salary: 6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 342-2878

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11714

• Must have PADI/SSI Dive Instructors Membership and liability insurance • Must have Specialty Ratings • Knowledge of underwater Film and photography • STCW Complaint • Follow Captain’s instructions with regard to daily boat maintenance/ administration paperwork

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Salary $7.00 per hour

CONTACT; 941-5579

11717

• Computer Literate • Living and working on board the vessel up to eight weeks before vacation is scheduled • Working seven days a week including holidays and Sundays • Knowledge of boat mechanics • Salary 600 per week • Must have knowledge of Boat Mechanics

Belongers need only apply Contact: 941-7825 Email: cladaggressor@gmail.com

NEW HOPE WESLEYAN CHURCH

BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

MECHANIC PASTOR

SALARY: $1500 PER MONTH

Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 441-5995

This position is currently held by a work permit holder 11705

CONTACT: 241-9049 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

10707

11709

SPA NADIA BEAUTY SALON GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

COSMETOLOGIST Salary: $7.00 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week from 10 A.m to 6 P.M

CONTACT: 941-8342

or email: spanadiatc@hotmail. com. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11706

TC AGGRESSOR II Is seeking to employ a

SCUBA DIVE INSTRUCTORS/ ENGINEERS

Appointments will be made based on successful interview, positive reference check, and clear Police check. Previous experience is preferred, but not essential. Training is provided.

• Must have PADI/SSI Dive Instructors Membership and liability insurance • Must have Specialty Ratings • Knowledge of underwater Film and photography • STCW Complaint • Follow Captain’s instructions with regard to daily boat maintenance/

Excellent communications skills, good standards of English and literacy, IT literacy and previous customer service experience are necessary.

Belongers only are invited to apply.

Interested candidates please forward your resume to:

Dpinnock@interhealthcanada.tc For further information and queries, please contact Donique Pinnock on Tel: 941-2800 Ext 71802.

CONTACT 941-4444

DRIVER

SCUBA DIVE INSTRUCTORS/ ENGINEERS

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

40 hours per week. Must be efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities include answering all incoming and outgoing calls at CTMC, Liaising with the Portering and Engineering teams reference helpdesk calls and performing administrative tasks within role.

TO CARE FOR A PROFESSIONAL MAN’S INFANT CHILD AND TO BE A GENERAL PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Is seeking to employ a

BAYSIDE CAR RENTAL

RECEPTIONIST/ADMIN ASSISTANT – GRAND TURK

CARETAKER/ PERSONAL ASSISTANT

TC AGGRESSOR II

CONTACT PERSON (649)331-6858

InterHealth Canada Construction and Services has pleasure in announcing the following vacancy within the Facilities Management Department at Cockburn Town Medical Centre, Grand Turk.

ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS IRRIGATION LTD Is seeking to employ a

BUY WISE BEAUTY SUPPLY

11722

administration paperwork • Computer Literate • Living and working on board the vessel up to eight weeks before vacation is scheduled • Working seven days a week including holidays and Sundays • Knowledge of boat mechanics

Salary 400 per week. Belongers need only apply Contact: 941-7825 Email: cladaggressor@gmail.com

11708

April 7-13, 2018

CLASSIFIEDS 43

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ODDS AND ENDS CONSTRUCTION JUBA SOUND Is seeking to employ

PRESTIGE BEAUTY SALON

Rachel Salao Roulet

PROVO BEVERAGES

Is seeking to employ a

LEEWARD HIGHWAY PROVIDENCIALES

PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

Is looking for:

RICARDO CONSTRUCTION PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

LABOURERS Salary: $7.00 per hour

COSMETOLOGIST Salary: $6.25 per week CONTACT: 345-2403

CONTACT: 231-0537

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

SIGNATURE COUNTER TOPS

SIGNATURE WOOD WORKS

11596

FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY THE FOLLOWING

1 CNC PROGRAMMER – (1SO/G-CODE PROGRAMMING) 1 CONC OPERATOR FOR ROUTER/PLANER MILL 1 CNC OPERATOR FOR HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL MILLING MACHINE 1 CNC OPERATOR FOR HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL TURNING CENTER AT ELAST 5-10 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE SALARY: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

PLEASE CONTACT: 432-2750 11560

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Must be trustworthy and reliable Salary $6.25 per hour Hours are from 8:00am-4:00pm

CONTACT: SERGE TUYSSUZIAN AT 941-3637 This position is held by a work permit holder deadline for application is March 16th, 2017

11563

SAMMY’S CUT GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ

FIVE CAYS

Is seeking to employ

3 FURNITURE CARPENTERS 2 FURNITURE PAINTERS 1 CNC PROGRAMMER(ISO/G- CODE PROGRAMMING) 1 CNC OPERATOR FOR HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL MILLING MACHINE At least 5-10 years’ experience, Salary: Commensurate with experience

PLEASE CONTACT: 432-2750 11559

11557

FULL TIME CLEANER/ DOMESTIC WORKER - Willing to work weekends and holidays - Clean police record - Honest and reliable - Rate $6.25 per hour PLEASE APPLY VIA EMAIL TO: SIMONERIGBY@GMAIL.COM

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Salary: $6.25 per hour

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Salary $ 270 per week

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CARPENTER Salary: $6.25 per hour

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

CONTACT: 241-5563

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ROBINSON’S WELDING SHOP

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FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

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KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Salary: $7.00 per hour

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PROVO WAREHOUSE & STORAGE

PROVO BEVERAGE

LEEWARD HIGHWAY IS LOOKING FOR A DYNAMINC AND RESULTS ORIENTED INDIVIDUAL TO FILL THE POSITION OF:

SOUTH DOCK AREA

SALES AND MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE • The candidate must have proven success and experience in both sales and marketing as well as excellent interpersonal skills and retail sales experience.

• Degree in Sales & Marketing requires • Knowledge of the beverage production industry would be considered an asset.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Meeting sales targets in acquiring new customers as well as sales growth in existing customers • Developing and maintaining a retail merchandise purchasing and selling program (including setting up of new physical retail location) as well as maintaining an e-commerce presence • Special event organization and promotion • Leading public tours of production and packaging areas.

• Enhancing brand awareness and exposure including use of social media • This position involves working on evenings, weekends and holidays and any potential applicant must have flexibility to accommodate changes in schedules without notice

Please email CV to; provodave@gmail.com for consideration.

THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

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VACANCY NOTICE VACANCY NOTICE Turks and Caicos Islands National Health Insurance Board

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD (NHIB) PROVIDENCIALES

The Turks & Caicos Islands National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Chief Financial Officer.

The Turks & Caicos Islands National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Chief Financial Officer.

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Executive Officer

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer LOCATION: Providenciales

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the NHIB in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and any other financial management techniques and practices appropriate within the health and insurance industry.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the NHIB’s fiscal function and performance.

• Participate in the development of the company’s plans and programs as a strategic partner.

• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning and the introduction of new programs/strategies • Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist the CEO and the Board in performing their responsibilities.

• Develop, implement and enforce financial policies and procedures that will improve the overall operation, efficiency and effectiveness of the company.

• Provide technical financial knowledge and advice to others within the financial discipline.

• May perform other duties as assigned by the CEO or any other person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

• Lead the timely completion of the financial statement audit process.

• Assist in the completion of key accounting functions such as reconciliations, manage and supervise the finance, compliance and billing teams.

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required: • Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience • Preferably with professional qualification as a CPA or any equivalent accounting designation.

• At least 7 years of experience in a senior finance management role is a must.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Experienced financial leader with appropriate industry experience, strong supervisory and mentoring skills, high ethical standards, exceptional analytical and problem solving, well organized and self-directed, excellent written/verbal communication, speak, read and write in excellent English language, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheets and Pivot Tables, and Accounting software packages, effective time management skills.

• Solid understanding of international financial reporting standards • Solid understanding of the NHIB Ordinance and Regulations • Experience in healthcare financing • Training in International Accounting Standards for Social Security • Experience In Microsoft Dynamics • Team worker who is willing to take a hands-on approach to the role.

SALARY

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience scale $82,200 to $89,310.00 per annum. A standard set of benefits and allowances are additional.

Interested persons are requested to submit a resume, cover letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page. Additionally candidates should declare any potential conflicts of interest and the nature of such interest.

Deadline for submission: April 13th, 2018 If delivering in person envelope shall be marked Chief Financial Officer Position and addressed to:

DR. HAMLET NATION CEO ACTG. NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD SALT MILLS PLAZA PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS BRITISH WEST INDIES IF BY EMAIL SEND TO: RECRUITMENT@TCINHIP.TC

Reports To: The Minister and Board of Directors

JOB SUMMARY:

The Chief Executive Officer is the chief executive of the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) and, has system wide responsibility for the effective and efficient administration and day-to-day management and administration of the of NHIB in accordance with the National Health Insurance Ordinance and Regulations. Providing supervision to other professional and clerical staff. The CEO is expected to generate satisfactory results when the qualitative and quantitative output of the staff is at a high level, the expenditure of the NHIB is within the limits of the budget, and the services of the NHIP are provided to the Government and the beneficiaries in a timely and value for money basis.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED TO BE PERFORMED EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY:

• • • • •

Monitoring and administering the Plan; Monitoring and administering the Fund; Monitoring the collection of contributions under the NHIB Ordinance; Advise the Minister on the policies relating to the health care needs of the beneficiaries Advise the Minister on the policies and directions concerning the use of monies of the Fund; • Establish a quality assurance programme for the functioning of the Plan through monitoring of the health care service being provided to the beneficiaries; • Supervise and control expenditure from the Fund; • Financial and operational matters; • Developing administrative and human resources development manuals for approval by the Board; • Preparing regular financial and operational reports for the Board; • The administration and control of the staff of the Board; • Accounting for all monies collected, paid or invested under the Ordinance; • Contracting health service providers for the purposes of the objects of the NHIP; • Ensuring compliance by contracted health service providers with the quality standards as may be prescribed by the Minister from time to time; • Make disbursements from the Fund; and • Perform such functions as are for the time being conferred on him or her by Virtue of the Ordinance or any other law or any Regulations and as the Board or the Minister may from time to time assign.

Qualifications and Experience: • A Master’s Degree in Health Administration/Health Financing/Health Insurance/Finance or a related field; • A minimum of ten (10) years’ on the job experience in a senior management position in insurance or health related field to acquire the necessary competencies to effectively respond to the challenges of the role; • Certification in the Accounting/Finance field (such as ACCA, CPA, CMA or CGMA would be an asset).

SALARY AND ALLOWANCES:

Salary is in the range of US$115,000.00 to $130,380.00 negotiable based on qualifications and experience. A standard set of benefits and allowances are additional.

Interested persons are requested to submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of their Passport photo page.

Additionally candidates should declare any potential conflicts of interest and the nature of such interest.

Deadline for submission: April 13th, 2018

If delivering in person envelope, shall be marked “Chief Executive Officer Position” and addressed to: MR. DELTON JONES CHAIRMAN NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD SALT MILLS PLAZA, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

If by Email send to: recruitment@tcinhip.tc or rawilliams@gov.tc the subject line in the email should read “Chief Executive Officer Position”.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be acknowledged

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Latoya Rigby practicing for the 10M Air Pistol shooting competition.

From Left to right swimmers in red shirts: Luke Haywood, Leon Cummings, Raine Monet Williams, Lillian Taylor, Jack Parlee, Arleigha Hall, Caylen Castillo, Alex Maclaren, Georgia Greatrex. Standing behind swimmers left to right: National Coach Jessica Soderquist, Team Manager Caren Castillo, Jamaican Liaison Dean.

TCI swimmers register 43 PBs at the 2018 CARIFTA Swimming Championships The TCI National team at the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.

XXI COMMONWEALTH GAMES:

TCI athletes and shooters to start quest this Sunday THE Turks and Caicos Islands 2018 Commonwealth Games team will begin their quest for medals on Sunday in shooting and athletics.

Six athletes and two shooters along with several officially are currently in Australia preparing for their respective competitions.

Initially, nine athletes were supposed to represent the TCI, but national sprint record holder Akia Guerrier had document problems.

The Kansas State University student told the Weekly News that her passport did not return in time so the team

was forced to leave without her.

According to athletics coach Randy Ford, Devante Fulford starts the 100M heats on Sunday, while former national record holder Angelo Garland will run the 400M heats.

The shooting pair of Sergeant Latoya Rigby and Constable Dovar Moultrie will begin their 10M Air Pistol Shooting competition on Sunday.

The athletes will also compete in the 4X400M, the 200M, the 400M hurdles, long jump and high jump.

THE team of nine TCI swimmers had their best showing ever in the 2018 CARIFTA Swimming Championships in Kingston, Jamaica last weekend. Standout swimmer Luke Haywood, 14, made it to three finals in the breaststroke events: 200 metre, 100 metre (1:13.82 ), and 50 metre (33.09s), while top female swimmer Arleigha Hall, 17, swam to a top 16 place finish in the 50 meter freestyle (28.46s).

All nine swimmers achieved Personal Bests in 43 out of 45 events they entered. The TCI team also, for the first time, fielded two female relay teams in the 400 metre and 200 metre freestyle distances, with two of the female athletes swimming above their age group.

Six of the nine TCI swimmers train in Provo (Leon Cummings, Jack Parlee, Alex Maclaren, Georgia Greatrex, Calen Castillo, and Lillian Taylor) using limited training facilities, while three (Luke Haywood, Arleigha Hall, and Raine Monet Williams) train in UK, Bahamas, and US respectively.

INCREDIBLY PROUD National Coach Jessica Soderquist stated: “I am

incredibly proud of our swimmers, not just for their commendable performance in the pool, but as athletes and outstanding individuals in and out of the water. As it is with all competitive sport, swimmers face challenges and roadblocks, disappointments and successes.

This competition was no different and all of our athletes showed resilience, courage, commitment, sportsmanship and humility. The people and

the government of the Turks and Caicos Islands should be very pleased to have them out there competing as ambassadors for this growing sport.”

Team Manager Caren Castillo said, “It was a great pleasure spending a week in Jamaica with the TCI CARIFTA Swim Team that not only made Turks & Caicos sports history, but served as wonderful ambassadors for the country. We can be proud

of all of them.”

Ben Stubenberg, President of the TCI Swim Federation added, “We are very happy with our swimmers who took on Caribbean swim powerhouses like Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Guadeloupe, and Jamaica, among others. With proper competition swim facilities, we have no doubt there will be many more TCI swimmers in the finals and on the podium.”

DORALITA WALKIN

NOBLE SECURITY

NEWTON STUBBS

Seeks

1 DOMESTIC WORKER

Must have at least 3 years experience and able to work with little or no supervision.

Salary start at $6.25 per hour and is based on experience.

Interested persons should

CONTACT 241-4243 to set up an interview.

11725

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

SECURITY OFFICER Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 231-6121

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

11713

LOWER BIGHT IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

DOMESTIC WORKER SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 241-5563

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Fenelon fought through injury to win gold – Wanted to leave his legacy at CARIFTA Games TCI’s gold medal winner at last weekend’s CARIFTA Games, Wikenson Fenelon battled through the gruelling Octathlon (eight events) with an injury.

His groin injury which he sustained a few weeks ago did not stop him from breaking the decathlon (10 events) national record at Jamaica Champs and he was not about to let it affect his last CARIFTA Games.

“I was still injured and what pushed me was the fact that I wanted to leave a legacy behind, I want to be able to look back and say I did that and feel good about it.”

Fenelon lost the gold medal last year by a single point, this year he passed second place by 254 points.

The Jamaica College teen did not win all of his events, but he stayed close. He won the 100M Dash in a time of 11.12s on Saturday before leaping to a second place in the long

Wikenson Fenelon leaps to a personal best in the high jump.

jump with a distance of 6.40M. Fenelon also finished second in the 400M dash after clocking 50.86s.

His shot put throw reached 10.86M for a fifth place finish. Fenelon won

his second event when he competed in the 110M hurdles. His 14.67s ensured that his victory was by a comfortable margin. His high jump earned him a second place finish and

Glasglow takes over as TCI Basketball Federation head HEAD of the Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) Sydwell Glasgow is the new president of the TCI Basketball Federation.

The 45-year-old won 9-5 against Mervin Forbes to take the presidency after long-standing president Calvin Williams decided to step down. Williams headed the federation from 1989.

Glasgow’s tenure will last until 2022.

At the elections, last Saturday at the Holy Ghost Church of the Nazarene on the Leeward Highway, Keith Cox was voted in as first vice-president, while Curtis Forde was given the nod as second VP. Trevor Cooke will serve as Secretary General, with Nekoda Fulford as honourary secretary and Nathalie Sweeting as honourary treasurer. The assistant secretary is Alfonso Palatino.

Sydwell Glasgow will head the TCIBF until 2022.

a PB of 1.94m.

Fenelon threw the javelin 38.62m for a fourth place finish, while he clocked 5:27.64s for a sixth place finish in the 1500M. Overall, the TCI gold medallist

tallied 5293 points, while silver medaliist Franklyn Stanislaus from Trinidad and Tobago got 5039.

Another TCI athlete, Latrell Saunders, finished seventh with 3023 points.

Digicel NBA Jumpstart Camp set for Graceway Sports Centre THE Digicel, National Basketball Association (NBA) and TCI Basketball Federation Jumpstart Camp will take place at the Graceway Sports Centre this Saturday and Sunday.

Senegalese professional basketball coach and former NBA player Mamadou N’Diaye was expected to arrive in Providenciales on Friday for the camp.

The 7ft centre, was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2000.

He also played for the Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks, Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. He last played for Maccabi Haifa in Israel.

Now into its 4th year, the Digicel NBA Jumpstart Basketball Programme is expected to train over 430 youth

participants between the age of 12 to 16 years from nine Digicel markets across the Caribbean including Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Over the years, Digicel in partnership with the NBA and local basketball federations have experienced great success with both our girls’ and boys’ teams.

For more information please contact Calvin Williams 1- 649345- 4809 or Nathalie Sweeting 1-649-342-2584.

Along with the former NBA player, Troy Justice (Senior Director, Basketball Operations International, NBA, New York, NY) and Idia O. Ogala (NBA | Global Marketing Director) will also be in Providenciales.

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