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AUTISTIC STUDENTS IN THE TCI CELEBRATE WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY PAGE  10

UNEMPLOYMENT AND CONSTRUCTION TO SEE MAJOR SHIFTS IN NEXT FEW YEARS PAGE 4

GOVERNMENT TO MAKE HOSPITAL CONTRACTS PAGE AUDIT PUBLIC  4

CORNED BEEF BACK ON SUPERMARKET SHELVES PAGE  9

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Unemployment and construction to see major shifts in next few years

BY DELANA ISLES UNEMPLOYMENT in the TCI is expected to decline over the next few years, with expected growth in construction.

This was outlined in the Fiscal Strategic Policy Statement (FSPS) recently tabled in the House of Assembly.

The forecast was made by the Strategic Planning and Policy Department (SPPD) and is based on the current economic climate charted in the FSPS. The document states that the unemployment rate, which is currently estimated to be less than 10 percent is substantially lower than the 17 percent in 2012, which was calculated from data obtained during the last census.

The department suggests that the decline is due to the increased participation in the country’s growth by increasing number of residents.

The report further outlines that the TCI now enjoys a stable macroeconomic environment with relatively healthy public finances, and as a result the Government now has a more predictable planning horizon.

Inflation rate was estimated at 2.2 percent in 2016, slightly lower than the 2015 rate, and is now projected to be around two percent in 2017 and 2018.

The macro economic performance of the TCI over the years and going forward can be examined through two aggregates: real gross domestic

product (GDP) and real GDP per capita.

Both indicators suggest that the TCI has made significant advances between 2009 and 2015.

Real GDP increased from $522.8 million in 2009 to $644 million in 2016.

This represents an average annual growth rate of 3.4 percent.

Real GDP per capita increased from $14,522 in 2009 to $16,844 in 2016, representing an average annual growth of 2.3 percent.

CONSTRUCTION Construction activity is expected to increase slightly in 2017 and is projected to show steady growth over the next few years, the report states.

It adds that this sector will be propelled by foreign direct investment in large-scale tourism related and other projects, as well as a revitalisation of stalled projects and other new private sector projects.

These are expected to be complemented by increased public sector spending on capital works, which include a number of road works throughout the TCI, projects funded from the Carnival Infrastructure Fund, as well as other government projects.

The real estate sector is forecast to grow by 3.4 percent and is expected to see continuous growth over the next five years.

AGRICULTURE AND FISHING The agriculture and fishing sector is

expecting growth of 5.7 percent and the department is forecasting larger growth increases in future years.

TOURISM The tourism sector has made a major turnaround with stay over arrivals increased by more than 10 percent during the first six months of 2016 when compared to the same period in 2015.

It is forecasted that there will be an even larger increase in future years, as more rooms are added to the hotel stock.

TRADE The TCI merchandise imports totalled about $389.3 million in 2016, representing a decline of $20.4 million or five percent for the same period in 2015.

Exports from the TCI during 2016 were valued at $4.5 million, compared to $4.6 million in 2015.

SPPD noted that this resulted in an overall merchandise trade balance of approximately $384.8 million in 2016 and the lowering of the overall trade balance by more than five percent or $20.2 million.

The department further forecasts that due to the increase in the tourism sector, the attraction of foreign direct investment, the projected growth in the construction sector and the lack of a more diversified group of exports, it is likely that the trade imbalance will continue to increase in the near future.

InterHealth Canada was contracted to design and build the hospitals as well as equip, maintain and staff them for 25 years

Government to make hospital contracts audit public

BY OLIVIA ROSE

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The SPPD is also forecasting that the hotel and restaurant sector, which grew by approximately four percent in 2016, will grow by about six per cent in 2017.

THE CONTRACTUAL agreement between InterHealth Canada and the previous Government is currently being scrutinised.

Minister of Health Edwin Astwood on Tuesday (April 4) disclosed that his administration is in the process of conducting a comprehensive review of the health sector and several statutory bodies.

InterHealth Canada has been a source of considerable controversy since it was awarded the contract to build and manage the TCI’s two hospitals back in 2008.

Concerns included a contract that was withheld from the public, the high cost of healthcare and the immense price of construction.

The PDM while in opposition called for a thorough financial and clinical audit into the hospital contracts.

However these calls seemingly fell on deaf ears until 2014 when the Progressive National Party (PNP) administration decided to launch a financial and clinical audit.

The previous Government remained mum on the findings.

This week the health minister

revealed that the Contracts Management Unit and the Service Review Board are currently carrying out a number of audits.

He assured that the findings of these reviews will be made public soon.

The PDM Government has maintained the position that a review of the hospitals contract will ensure important oversight bodies and committees are established to protect the people’s health and review their care.

The InterHealth hospitals contract resulted in two two-storey hospitals - one in Provo with 20 beds and the other in Grand Turk with 10 beds that came at a high cost to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The ‘exit clause’ in the InterHealth contract is reported to have penalty cost of $125 million, exclusive of the $125 million mortgage on the hospital buildings, which has a reported 12 per cent interest rate.

If the mortgage runs its full 24year course, the buildings will have cost TCI residents half a billion dollars.

INTERHEALTH CANADA In January 2008 former Finance Minister Floyd Hall and Health

Minister Lillian Boyce signed an agreement on behalf of the TCI Government to see two new hospitals constructed.

InterHealth Canada was contracted to design and build the facilities as well as equip, maintain and staff them for 25 years at which point the responsibility will be handed back to TCIG. The company hired Johnston International to build the $125 million facilities - work began in 2008 and was completed in 2010.

KPMG commenced a financial audit of the hospitals in March 3013 and submitted an initial draft summary of the findings to TCIG in July of that year.

The document was then presented to Cabinet in September following which former Premier Rufus Ewing told media that issues and concerns had been passed to the Contract Management Board.

Ewing explained that the “interim” report could not be made public because signing off had not occurred.

No publication of the hospital audit and a lack of transparency were just some of the issues the PDM highlighted.

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Premier proudly tables 2017/2018 budget – No UK approval needed

BY DELANA ISLES “THIS, the dawn of a new year, my Government is proud to announce to the people of these beautiful islands that we have met all the debt sustainability indicators that were set out in the Framework Document agreed between the governments of the United Kingdom and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“This means that this budget did not require the approval of the UK government.”

This was the proud pronouncement of Premier and Minister of Finance, Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson on Monday (April 3) as she laid the 2017/2018 estimates of revenue and expenditure on the table of the House of Assembly.

To audible cheers, the Premier lauded her new Government for the significant achievement.

The new budget projects a 6.2 percent increase over last year’s expenditure totalling $267.9 million, and a projected revenue estimate of $273.5 million.

This will be largely funded through existing revenue streams with one new stream related to immigration services and a $20 million loan through the CDB or a Commercial Bank, the premier reported.

She noted however, that on becoming the new Government her party has had to resist calls for them to spend money “widely”.

She explained: “We were mindful of the sacrifices Islanders were forced to endure during the period of austerity imposed on them under the interim Government and the former PNP Government for us to achieve this fate.

“We are committed to continuing on the path of fiscal prudence and accountability in a manner that does not punish our people, as we advance

the mandate of the people through the Change Document.”

BUDGET PROJECTIONS The revenue streams include other customs duties which will account for $101.2 million or 37 percent of the revenues, the premier said.

She added that accommodation tax is projected at $63.7 million or $23.3 percent of revenue, stamp duty $29.4 million or 10.8 percent, work permit and other immigration fees $26.9 million or 9.8 percent.

The expenditure budget of $267.9 million is 6.2 percent higher than last year’s budget, with recurrent expenditure at $223.5 million, nonrecurrent expenditure $6 million, capital expenditure $38.3 million with an operating surplus of $6 million.

The major areas of spending in the budget are - $66.7 million or 25 percent of the total expenditure for the Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services and $41 million or 15.3 percent for the Ministry of Education Youth and Library Services.

Under the education minister allocations are made to support the tertiary education programme at the TCI Community College, this has been increased by $500,000, also, there will be new staff and capital expenditure for Long Bay High phase three, and a new primary school for Providenciales to be funded through the European Development Fund (EDF) 11.

Other major budget areas include $29.8 million or 11 percent of total expenditure for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force with funding being allocated to support the CCTV programme across specific areas, the K-9 Unit and 18 new police officers for this year.

Additionally, $24.5 million or 9.3 percent is proposed for The

Premier and Minister of Finance, Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson

Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning including $4 million for road repairs and improvement; $20.3 million or 7.6 percent for the Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment; $14.8 million or 5.5 percent will go to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communications.

The allocation to the home affairs ministry will see 10 new staff being assigned to Her Majesty’s Prison, two staff members for the fire department, a proposed national emergency operations centre in Providenciales and two vehicles.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Border Control and Employment has been allocated $9.9 million or 3.7 percent.

This ministry will receive eight new immigration task force officers, the digitisation of records, and the enhancement of the radar software.

Nine and a half million dollars or 3.5 percent of the budget will go to the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture; $9.6 million or 3.6 percent has been budgeted for the judiciary and $7 million or 2.6 per cent for the Attorney General Chambers.

The Premier further stated that within the proposed budget there will also be a $18.4 million for pensions and gratuities, contingency fund and debt servicing, $6.6 million for the Governor’s Office, $3.3 million for the House of Assembly, $2.5 million

for the Premier’s Office and district administration, $2.3 million for the Deputy Governor’s Office, and $2.6 million for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Another major provision in the new budget is that of 100 public service vacancies, which the premier is encouraging people to apply for when they are advertised.

Cartwright Robinson stated that with this budget there is much to celebrate, adding: “Before false claims are made in order to misguide and mislead the people of this country, let me make it clear, this is the sole accomplishment of this Government.”

Recounting the challenges her Government faced in restarting the halted budget preparations when they were sworn in last December, the Premier stated that this experience must not be repeated, and commended civil servants for their hard work and dedication in getting the budget to the House of Assembly.

The next session of the House will be held on April 18, when members will debate the 2017/2018 budget.

$60 million budgeted for local projects LOCAL contractors are being strongly encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities being offered under the 2017/2018 budget that was tabled in the House of Assembly on Monday (April 3).

The Premier, her ministers of Government and other PDM elected House members on Tuesday celebrated 100 days in office, highlighting their accomplishments and plans for the country going forward.

One of the significant initiatives is that of encouraging local contractors to position themselves to take advantage to some earn money through the whopping $60 million allocated for projects across the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Premier, however, acknowledged that her Government needs to do something to assist these local contractors in successfully bidding for projects.

She told the press: “I will meet with local contractors and I would try as much as possible to encourage them to be a part of the training because one of the challenges have been is that a number of our persons who have bid were not successful in their bids because they were not properly prepared.

“So we want to make sure that our people have a fair opportunity, and this comes with an investment on their part to be available or make themselves available for the

training that will be coupled with the meeting I would have.”

She further promised to announce the dates for these proposed meetings with contractors in a few days.

The training will focus primarily on the tendering and bidding process.

Over the past several years the past administration has been having major issues with local projects not being awarded, bid for, and as result not getting off the ground.

However, the PDM Government has promised a new course going forward, one which will hopefully see the majority, if not all of the budgeted projects being completed.

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Premier Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson

No sledgehammer approach to service charge issue, says Premier – Cartwright-Robinson urges hospitality workers to come forward with their views

BY OLIVIA ROSE PREMIER Sharlene CartwrightRobinson says her Government will not take a sledgehammer approach to resolve the burning service charge issue.

Recently appointed member of the Progressive National Party (PNP), Royal Robinson labelled the Premier a hypocrite for not bringing the Service Charge Amendment Bill 2017 for its first reading in the House of Assembly on March 23.

However speaking at a press conference on Tuesday (April 4) at the Hilly Ewing Building in Providenciales, Premier CartwrightRobinson made it clear that her administration intends to pass a comprehensive, well thought out bill.

In this vein, the Government has embarked on a rigorous consultative process to listen to the plight of hospitality workers in an effort to craft a bill that reflects and represents their best interests.

A change in the law would give hotel workers all of the service charge collected, and not just the 40 percent they are reportedly now receiving.

This means that thousands of industry workers will have larger take-home pay.

To date the Ministry of Finance has been conducting surveys of hotel workers to ensure that the Government gets the law right.

Premier Cartwright-Robinson at the press conference urged hospitality workers to come out to the consultation meetings and to not be afraid of reprisal when they share their candid views at these forums.

She said: “I will meet you, and when I call the date to come and meet you please show up.

“One of the challenges with the service charge review was that not only was there a low response from employers, but there was a low response from employees, and one of the reasons the employees refused to participate in the survey is because of fear of victimisation.

“You have a Government that is going to stand by you, you’re sharing information on how to improve your own system.”

She pointed out that the service charge issue is a ticklish subject which has to be addressed in a holistic manner.

“I want us to be careful with the way we approach this service charge.

“I’ll give you a few examples why. When I brought the private member motion, I did not bring a bill because despite the fact that there is legislation in place for a 60/40 spilt, there’s absolutely no mechanism in place to even ensure that the 60 percent is being paid.”

She further explained that the previous Government needed to take its resources and look at putting a mechanism in place to ensure workers are receiving their dues.

“We could not do that because as a private member because we can’t incur expenses, we can’t increase on the public purse and that’s the rule of the standing orders.

“Secondly the benefit that is being given to persons who receive service charge is varied, because some resorts give 100 percent service charge, there are some resorts that take the 40 percent for uniforms which is debatable, but also for transportation and food that they are not required to provide.

“There are also resorts that allow persons to borrow against the 40 percent and what we do not want to do is to pass a bill that goes in like sledgehammer and our people lose those benefits.

“We have to hear from you. I’m talking to those who receive service charge. We need to talk to you to determine the best way forward on your behalf.”

Premier Cartwright-Robinson said her Government is committed to ensuring that workers received their

full benefits.

“What you get from us today is a firm commitment that the service charge you work for, you will get.”

The Service Charge (Hotel and Restaurants) (Amendment) Bill 2017 asks for, among other things, that the full 100 percent service charge that is collected be paid to the workers.

Also that an accounting of the collection and distribution be mandatory, while making it illegal for the penalisation of staff for collecting tips.

Police investigate double shooting in Kew Town

BY DAISY HANDFIELD TWO men were shot and wounded in Kew Town, Providenciales, during the early hours of Wednesday morning (April 5).

The first incident happened at about 2.15am in an area known as the ‘Trap’ in Kew Town.

When emergency services arrived on the scene they found a 27-year-old man who was lying on the ground screaming in pain with what appeared to be blood and two wounds on his upper torso.

The man was rushed to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre where up to press time he remained in a stable condition.

Just five minutes after that incident police met with a 25-yearold man who had a visible wound to his right leg.

The man told officers that when he was approaching the ‘Trap’ area

Kevin Clarke, public relations officer for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force

after hearing a loud argument going on, he heard gunshots going off.

After hearing the gunshots, he ran from the scene and later realised that

he was shot.

The victim was taken to the hospital where he is currently undergoing treatment.

Police launched an investigation to find the culprits responsible for the shooting of the mentioned two men.

Kevin Clarke, public relations officer for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF), said that residents should take appropriate precautions.

He said that people should be vigilant of their surroundings and report anything that may appear out of the ordinary to local authorities.

He also took the time to remind the public to secure their homes in the daytime when heading to work and in the nights before bedtime to avoid break-ins.

Residents are encouraged to pay attention to their surroundings prior to exiting their vehicles, especially at nights.

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‘Accountability and transparency’ – Governor emphasises need for proper review of statutory bodies

BY OLIVIA ROSE GOVERNOR John Freeman has stressed the need for bona fide evaluations of statutory bodies in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Governor in a release issued on Wednesday (April 5) highlighted the need for more transparency and accountability as it relates to the function of statutory boards.

This comes as a recent report on the management of the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) was submitted to Cabinet by the Chief Internal Auditor.

The Governor said: “In December 2016 I commissioned the Chief Internal Auditor (CIA) to conduct a review of the management of the NHIB in light of the serious issues

involving significant liabilities that had arisen earlier that month.

“The report by the CIA has since been considered in Cabinet, most recently following receipt of responses from the NHIB.” Governor Freeman asserted that the report serves as a reminder of the important responsibilities placed on the boards of statutory bodies.

He said that responsibilities are especially weighty on boards such as the NHIB, where they are responsible for very significant financial resources with contingent liabilities for the public finances.

He disclosed: “TCIG transfers over $45 million each financial year to the NHIB in respect of payment of the TCI Hospitals infrastructure costs, the Treatment Abroad Programme and Contributions for Wards of the State.

“This accounts for a significant proportion of TCIG’s overall expenditure costs and along with the contributions of residents across TCI requires prudent management and accountability.”

Governor John Freeman

Governor Freeman propounded that given the considerable financial impact statutory bodies can have on the TCIG budget, it is crucial that CEOs and senior management recognise their responsibilities in adequately providing oversight and

Alternative Blue Hills road faces significant delay

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE CONSTRUCTION of an alternate route out of Blue Hills is currently stalled due to a land acquisition issue.

The Blue Hills alternative road is expected to address the traffic congestion at the Blue Hills roundabout in Providenciales.

The project will see the development of three connecting roads joining Millennium Highway with Blue Hills Bay Road and the development of an alternative road from Millennium Highway into Downtown or Airport Road.

Updating the media on Tuesday (April 4) on the status of the project Minister of Infrastructure Goldray Ewing revealed that due to a land acquisition delay the project was temporality halted.

He explained: “This is a very important and necessary road to be put in place, simply because it’s not just to take care of heavy traffic during rush hours, it is an emergency road that will move people out of the Blue Hills settlement into Downtown with the greatest of speed and less hassle.

“This road is budgeted for in two phases in the 2017/2018 budget, but unfortunately there will be some significant delay because where the road is scheduled to go, the pathway will require land acquisition to be done.

“But by taking this route it would

Minister of Infrastructure Goldray Ewing

allow the Government to solve four problems in one road development.”

Earlier this year Ewing had stated that he does not anticipate any problems with private land owners as the Government has the authority to gain land if they deem it necessary for infrastructural development for the count.

The minister acknowledged the difficulty experienced by motorists particularly in the early working morning hours of the day.

The first of the two phases involves the redesign of the entry to the Blue Hills roundabout, allowing the development of an additional exit lane on the Blue Hills Road through to the Leeward Highway.

This will involve the widening of the Blue Hills road to four (4) lanes at a point just before it approaches

the Walkin Marine premises, this widening continuing through to the Blue Hills roundabout.

This new lane will allow for the separation of traffic going left up the Leeward Highway, from traffic traveling around the roundabout going into the Downtown area.

The second of the two phases involves the development of an alternate road out of Blue Hills connecting into Kew Town.

This second exit road out of Blue Hills will allow motorists to access the airport and southern regions of the island without having to negotiate the Blue Hills roundabout.

The engineering design work for phase one of the project has already begun and works are expected to commence this year. Phase two will follow thereafter.

management over these entities.

He noted that: “Board members must be prepared to carry out the required governance and performance monitoring activities needed to ensure effective management of these entities.

“By extension, CEOs and other senior management officers must be prepared to be held accountable for management shortcomings.

“The object lessons from the NHIB are particularly acute: it is not beyond the realm of possibility

– as I have illustrated – that serious mismanagement of the NHIB or of certain other boards could cause a serious run upon the budgetary resources of TCI.” The Governor further noted that the need to address the issues raised as it relates to the NHIB is evident and is now being taken forward.

He said: “But I believe they also reinforce the need for a proper review of the statutory bodies, especially of those which carry the largest risks, managerial and financial but also reputational for TCI. “The Premier and I are committed to setting such a wider review in train as soon as possible.”

In December 2016, news broke that funds have been misappropriated at the NHIB. Then PDM while in opposition had accused the PNP Government of covering up the state of finances of the NHIB, which was said to be in dire need of a financial bailout.

Cabinet statements indicated that the NHIB was hemorrhaging financially.

At that time, Leader of the PDM, Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson slammed the former Government for being negligent in relation to the financial affairs of the National Health Insurance scheme.

No more money for fencing of Leeward fitness park THE GREEN fitness park in Leeward is not one of the Government’s priorities, according to Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning, Goldray Ewing.

Ewing on Monday (April 3) dismissed a question by elected member for Leeward and Long Bay, Akierra Missick about fencing of her constituency’s new park.

The minister in response to the member’s question in the House of Assembly, stated that his Government has a lot more priorities to deal with than the fencing of the park.

He turned the question over to the Minister of Education for her to answer as the project was initially started under that ministry.

However, the Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson intervened in the exchange, pointing out that whatever the previous administration had budgeted for the programme would be in the new budget, as there has been no request for additional funding or variations.

The project, which was a signal project for Missick while

she was the education minister, had been delayed due to shipment of equipment back in December.

But according to the infrastructure minister, that shipment has now arrived and the park is being completed.

The park is located in Yellow Elder Road, in Leeward Palms and first saw the past administration breaking ground on April 13, 2016.

It was one of Missick’s promises to her constituency after being elected in 2012.

At the time of the groundbreaking, the former minister of Government had stated that the $400,000 investment is not a ploy, but one to foster better health and fitness practices for the people of the community.

Spread out on some 1.5 to 1.8 acres the park consists of a picnic area, gazebo, basketball court and multipurpose courts, a baby and toddler play area, an adult area, kids area.

It was the intention of the former administration to replicate similar park spaces across the Turks and Caicos Islands, with South Caicos slated to be next in line.

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NHIP appeals tribunal restored during first 100 days Scathing critique

of Supreme Court procedures

BY OLIVIA ROSE

THE NATIONAL Health Insurance Plan (NHIP) appeals tribunal has been restored, and all the required budgetary provisions have been made for the setting up of a Health Regulatory Authority.

This was revealed by Minister of Health Edwin Astwood on Tuesday April 4 at a press conference where he updated the media and the public on the Ministry`s accomplishments during his first 100 days in office.

It’s no secret that a great deal of controversy has surrounded the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) and the National Health Insure Plan (NHIP) which includes the financial haemorrhaging of the NHIB. However according to the Minister ,the Health regulatory Authority will act as a watchdog agency that will receive and investigate Health care injustices and matters of poor health care delivery, and address them in a timely manner.

Speaking at the press conference ,Minister Astwood reiterated his Ministry`s mission which is to provide high quality services to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands through the hard work and dedication of professional health care providers and policy makers, in partnership with communities and organizations.

Pointing to Pillar 6 of his Government’s Change document he said “Healthcare reform for real change” our PDM Government is committed to providing healthcare that is affordable, accessible, available, appropriate and acceptable.”

During the first 100 days the Ministry of Health activated its Healthcare outreach program, which took healthcare into communities throughout the islands.

He said: “My Ministry has conducted a review of the scheduling of visiting health professionals to the islands of Salt Cay, South Caicos, Middle Caicos, and North Caicos. From the review a schedule was developed that will ensue the necessary health coverage is provided to these communities.

“My Ministry has also reviewed the practices and policies surrounding the provision of pharmaceuticals to the aforementioned islands.”

In this vein he revealed that cabinet recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Caribbean Public Health Agency`s, to evaluate and approve medicines based on safety, quality, efficacy and affordability criteria.

He shared that the list is also examining the cost of medicines and the options for reducing the expenditure on medications in order to make them more accessible to the TCI populace.

Also during the first 100 days in office, the Ministry reviewed

Minister of Health Edwin Astwood

the Migrant Health Policy with the objective of providing more efficient and acceptable service to users.

“This goes hand in hand with our development of the National Public Health Laboratory, which will be fully equipped to perform all necessary investigations, with the accuracy and precision that is required.”

To this end the Ministry is preparing the dental rooms at the salt Cay Clinic, Bottle Creek Clinic, and South Caicos Clinic for the workings of the dental department.

“In the first 100 days my Ministry collaborated with PAHO to provide and fund a technical consultant for initiating the development of an integrated health information System.

“The Consultant conducted a one-week onsite consulting visit to confirm strategic, organizational and clinical priorities for a health information system platform.

“My Ministry has commenced moving our Health IT project, beginning with the organization and sorting of medical records from the previous Grand Turk Hospital and the Myrtle Rigby Health center.”

Coupled with these accomplishments, the Ministry also conducted a number of cleanups throughout the islands, with a special focus on areas of high Zika occurrences.

Minister Astwood in emphasizing the importance of these cleanup campaigns noted that there has been as significant reduction in the amount of unsightly litter and trash

communities across the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Department is also currently conducting spraying of tires at the dump sites, which is an environment where mosquito breeding occurs, and is fogging in communities throughout the country.

Another major highlight for the Ministry during the first 100 days is the establishment of a framework for a situational analysis for the School Nutrition Policy.

He pointed out: “My Ministry has scheduled a visit with PAHO`s Audrey Morris, Decentralized Regional Advisor in Nutrition to the Turks and Caicos for conducting training of trainers on baby friendly hospitals and for the school nutrition policy.

Turning his attention to the Human resources for Health initiative, Minister Astwood disclosed that his Ministry had engaged the services of PAHO for technical consultancy on Human Resource in Health Care.

This lead to a visit in March to the TCI by Dr. Erica Wheeler, PAHO`s Advisor on Human resources where she identified a number of weakness within the system, which needed to be addressed.

She highlighted three main objectives in developing a competent, socially responsible and culturally appropriate workforce.

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Dear Editor, On February 21, 2017, the Appeal Court of the Turks and Caicos Islands handed down a ruling upholding the conviction and sentence of Oswald Wilson, that should have made the entire Bar Association, and all the powers that be, from his Excellency the Governor, the Hon Premier, the Hon Attorney General and indeed all the residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands, take notice.

Not because of the crime that was allegedly committed but because of the scathing critique of Supreme Court procedures given two weeks earlier by President of Appeals Court Justice Elliot Mottley, QC who along with newly appointed Madame Justice Paula Mae Weekes pointed out several procedural flaws before upholding the conviction and sentence that many sitting in the court room on February 7, 2017, thought was going to be overturned.

Justice Mottley going as far as stating that certain operational preferences were not in the interest of justice and should not be continued.

The ruling has left many with a bad taste in their mouths after asking the question we should all be asking and expecting answers to, if so many flaws were found why did they still uphold the conviction?

Among the discrepancies found were, prosecution’s witness credibility procedural errors and the Trial Justice’s failure to properly instruct the jury on several points in the defendant’s favour, during her summing up and direction to the jury.

Also pointed out were some of the court’s deficiencies; particularly the recording of trials and the production of transcripts.

It is worth mentioning at this point that Chief Justice Ramsey-Hale raised some of the same concerns in her address opening the Supreme Court in 2016.

Notwithstanding Madame Chief Justice efforts the production of transcripts continue to be lackadaisical and frustratingly filled with errors of missing sections in support of the points of appeal, with some appellants waiting up to three years for their transcripts to be ready before they can have their appeals heard.

What made Justice Mottley’s remarks even more concerning is that they were not isolated to the Oswald Wilson Trial but in fact striking similarities were found in other appeals before upholding those convictions as well, giving rise to a plethora of questions.

Why are those convictions being upheld if the trials are not being conducted in accordance with the

rules of law?

Why do men and women have to remain in prison in the absence of proper procedural convictions under the laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands?

How many have been incarcerated wrongfully?

Who do they turn to?

By the time an appeal to the Privy Council is heard, if one could afford it, certainly in Mr Wilson’s case, the sentence would have been completed.

What does a man in his shoes do?

Having maintained his innocence from the onset of the allegations, gone through the humiliation of a trial and then to sit and hear the appellate justices point out flaw after flaw, raising his hopes with each reprimand feeling that his vindication was finally at hand, only to come back two weeks later and have all his hopes dashed against the stones, so to speak.

What happened? Did they just change their minds? Did the procedural errors go away?

Has the appellate court grown weary of continually scolding the courts below?

Has anyone else heard the stern warnings given by His Lordship Justice Mottley or has it fallen to deaf ears because they are not the ones afflicted by it, or has the nonchalant approach to justice, the very ills that the appeals court are intended to correct finally become the norm?

Gone are the days when a person who felt he/she was not given justice in the lower courts could confidently carry their case to the highest court of the land and have the best legal minds available to either verify or nullify their points of appeal.

To have one’s points of appeal agreed to and be a catalyst for stern warnings about the interest of justice and then two weeks later have your hope denied, must leave a person asking where has justice gone in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Meanwhile Mr Wilson and others face each day with unanswerable questions, and the loss of faith in the justice system.

Turning now to God to find the solace needed to maintain their sanity and forgiveness for those who wronged them.

Respectfully, Your Humble Servant Unanimously Concerned Citizen This letter has also been sent to His Excellency the Governor, Attorney General, Hon Chief Justice and the Director of Public Prosecution

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Corned beef back on supermarket shelves – Government lifts temporary ban

BY OLIVIA ROSE BELOVED corned beef will soon make its way back on supermarket shelves across the TCI as the Government lifts its temporary ban on importation of the product from Brazil.

This was confirmed by the Minister of Health Edwin Astwood during a brief interview with the Weekly News on Thursday (April 6).

This means that all imports en route, all stocks of corned beef that were quarantined, all stocks of corned beef in warehouses on the wharf, or elsewhere, destined for distribution across the country will now be released for distribution.

In light of a major “bad meat” scandal in Brazil local authorities on Wednesday, March 22, in an effort to safeguard the health of the populace issued an immediate withdrawal of

corned beef and other meat products from Brazil.

The ban came amid reports of alleged corruption of government meat inspectors allowing card board, expired meat and carcinogenic products to be exported.

The crisis was triggered by a huge federal police operation on Friday, March 17.

It found evidence that meatpackers had been selling rotten and substandard produce for several years.

Brazil is the world`s second largest exporter of meat and the industry plays an important part in the country’s economy, with exports worth more than $12 billion a year.

Brazil is also the world’s biggest red meat and poultry exporter.

Federal police raided meatproducing plants and arrested more than 30 people.

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primary level of care that offer a wide range of integrated and comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative services as well as health education and promotion that are supported by a care network and address their health and related social needs.

“Ensure that all health professionals, technicians and administrators possess the humanistic, technical, intercultural and collaborative competencies appropriate to the respective roles and responsibilities, thereby ensuring optimal quality care.

“That health personnel and health care teams attains optimal levels of performance and productivity in accordance with established standards that are coherent with the model of care, the objectives of the health system and the expectations of the public and their communities.”

In keeping with the Ministry`s drive to grow more food locally, the Ministry has embarked on several initiatives during the first 100 days.

These included a sweet potato production pilot program and a farm to fork initiative.

Minister Astwood explained: “Sweet Potato production – Farmers and students were exposed to how to select planting material, land preparation, planting techniques and acre of sweet potato plants.

“This was a practical and field activity program which was held on the Government farm in North Caicos.

“The first steps in making the farm a research and demonstration facility.

“Farm-to-fork- The United Nations “Farm –to-Fork” backyard campaign was shared with staff by consultant hired – Mr.Keian Stephenson.”

The goal was to adopt similar campaign in TCI. He explained that a pilot program was launched with beach House restaurant where they had established a garden at the resort around the restaurant and the produce from the garden will be used by the chef in the dishes offered to guest – the “Farm to –Fork concept”. Guest get to experience the garden and locally grown food.

Overall the Minster said he is satisfied with the strides his ministry has made during the first 100 days in office.

The Government suspended more than 30 senior civil servants who should have spotted the unhygienic and illegal practices.

They are currently being investigated for corruption.

During an exclusive interview with the Weekly News on Wednesday, March 22, Director of the Department of Agriculture, Wilhelmina Kissonsingh, stressed the importance of safeguarding the welfare of consumers.

Kissonsingh further pointed out that corned beef and other meat products are not directly imported to the Turks and Caicos Islands from Brazil.

It is imported from Jamaica which imports from that market.

She emphasised that while many local grocery proprietors may find it burdensome to go through the department’s strict importapplication process, it is necessary to ensure that products are safe for human consumption.

Kissonsingh said that this is the reason her department is strict on biosecurity measures in an effort to avoid importation of rotten and substandard produce that would pose harmful health threats to consumers.

She also revealed that Jamaican health officials are planning to embark on a fact finding mission in Brazil to do their own investigation into the allegations, after which information will be shared with the relevant authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Brazilian government has done all it can to avoid a total or partial ban on meat imports from other countries.

Brazilian corned beef back on supermarket shelves

Brazilian president Michel Temer held emergency meetings during the weekend and even invited foreign diplomats to a steak house on Sunday evening to try to reassure them, according to Brazilian news reports.

“The Brazilian government reiterates its confidence in the quality of a national product that has won over consumers and obtained the approval of the most rigorous markets,” said Temer.

But the effort was in vain.

Man gets seven years for gun possession A BLUE Hills man was on Thursday (April 6) sentenced to seven years in prison for a November 2016 incident in which he was found threatening someone with a firearm.

The trial of Juvy Inelus commenced on Tuesday before Judge Robert Shuster in Grand Turk Supreme Court.

After three hours of deliberations on Thursday, he was found guilty of the charges of carrying/keeping a firearm and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear.

Two of the seven years were suspended.

Attorney at law Ashwood Forbes represented Inelus, while Latisha Williams appeared for the Crown.

Inelus was first arrested last year, after police, responding to reports of a man brandishing a gun, visited the Blue Hills community.

When officers responded to the scene, Inelus ran away after throwing the firearm into some nearby bushes.

A chase ensued and the defendant was apprehended and charged.

The firearm was retrieved from the bushes.

International health specialists evaluate residents with disabilities

BY DAISY HANDFIELD A TEAM of health specialists from the United States visited the TCI to assess people with disabilities this week.

The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Special Needs Association of Providenciales (SNAP Centre) invited the visitors as part of Autism Awareness Month.

Audiologists, speech and language pathologists and occupational therapists were stationed at the SNAP Centre in Kew Town, Providenciales, from Monday (April 3) to Friday (April 7).

Speech and language pathologist Deborah Venditti explained at the event that it is extremely important to take advantage of opportunities such as this one.

She said: “It is so important because autism is something that is becoming more prevalent and children with autism are certainly able to learn so many things and function and have a good quality life.

“It is really important that we embrace their abilities and some of the things that they have trouble with and help them to have a good quality life.”

Five professional audiologists and four volunteers were on hand to test, clean ears and fit hearing aids so that people with hearing problems can hear better.

Audiologist from Entheos Academy Nora Stewart explained that the team was providing hearing aids to children and adults alike.

“Hearing loss affects all age. It is not just kids and it is not just adults,”

she said.

“It is really affects all ages so we are here to identify and treat people, no matter what age.”

National Autism Awareness Month was first declared by the Autism Society in April of 1970.

The purpose of this month is to education the public about autism.

Autism is better known as a complex mental condition and developmental disability, characterised by difficulties in the way a person communicates and interacts with other people.

It can be present from birth or form during early childhood, typically within the first three years.

It is a lifelong developmental disability with no single known cause.

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Autistic students in the TCI celebrate World Autism Awareness Day

BY DAISY HANDFIELD STUDENTS from the Hope Autism Classroom in Providenciales hosted a party on Sunday (April 2) at the school in the Mills Institute in Long Bay to recognise World Autism Day. From 5pm to 7pm children, parents and teachers celebrated with games and light refreshments.

Maxcia Rigby, founder of the Hope Foundation and the Hope Autism Classroom, said that the event was well attended and the feedback she received from participants was phenomenal.

She said: “We have been receiving excellent feedback. We are closing off our second year and the students are progressing well.

“We have had overwhelming support from the community and corporate sponsors as well.

“The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that one in 68 children, per 1,000 eightyear-olds in multiple communities in the United States has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

“We have also had an increased number of cases reported in the Turks and Caicos, so it is important for us to reach out, accept those children and assist them with getting the help that they need to live a normal life.”

Meanwhile, the Hope Foundation will be hosting a Blue Gala event on April 27 at 7pm at Mango Reef restaurant in Providenciales.

Tickets are on sale for the price of $70 and that includes a three course meal with welcome drink.

Funds raised from this initiative will go towards the Hope Autism

Students from the Hope Autism Classroom in Providenciales celebrate World Autism Day

Classroom’s scholarship fund, implemented to provide scholarships for less fortunate students.

The remainder of the funds raised will be used for the implementation of programmes for teachers and students.

The Hope Foundation for Autism Awareness, a non-profit organisation, was founded in the Turks and Caicos

Islands on April 16, 2013, to cater to autism awareness, diagnosis and treatment.

The Hope Foundation partnered with the Mills Institute in Providenciales for the establishment of a classroom for autistic children.

The Hope Autism Classroom is specifically designed for children with autism, with furniture and a

curriculum designed in a way to accommodate these students.

The classroom currently caters for seven students and the teachers are professionals with experience in teaching children with autism.

Every year autism organisations around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events.

COMMENTARY

Yesterday and today Last weekend my friend Marcus from Bambarra was laid to rest.

He follows Carlynn and Emanuel from the same community.

Friends we enjoyed yesterday as Middle Caicos fellows.

There were others from Conch Bar and Lorimers. Many gone to God. Others just gone.

They leave today to those few that remain.

We remember yesterday’s discussions with Marcus as we waited for the ferry in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.

We wondered why the causeway had not been started under PNP because the money was granted PDM in early 2003.

The causeway opened August 2007 but was gone by August 2008.

Today over eight years later

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the dirt causeway is back to August 2007 standards. Pretty as 2007, the dirt bridge is just as vulnerable today as yesterday.

It should have been built right from the start.

Marcus and others may have enjoyed longer lives but yesterday they did not seek answers to early medical issues from primary care.

Primary care was not outgoing

seeking them. It was the system not medical personnel that failed.

The system was up to Doctor Ewing and after many years of his medical management and politicking he is gone.

Today the faulty system awaits change. Today we also have a financial and medical disastrous secondary healthcare mess.

No problem for the politicians

that put it in place because they are collecting income from ‘TCI healthcare’.

They personally use USA for real healthcare.

Our first Premier along with his cabinet are standing trial before a judge for bribery and corruption.

A senior judge not much younger than our senior friends from Bambarra will make decisions - if old age does not overtake him before defendants’ lawyers let it end!

Yesterday the TCI heard arguments for a jury.

Interesting is a study recently conducted in the huge legal world of the USA. Thousands of judges were interviewed and they reported that in over 95 percent of the cases tried before juries they as judges agreed with the jury’s decisions.

It appears judges view evidence from the same perspective as juries.

Sharlene, our lawyer lady premier, has brought forth an anti-bribe anti-corruption law.

The Royalistic PNP are against the law. No Surprise.

Yesterday bribes possibly solicited from existing resorts by the PNP cost TCI its 2003 stellar investor reputation.

Today a voice from our people notes that inward investors from yesterday and today look to our legal system to uphold their agreements.

That voice recommends restoring investor confidence to grow our economy by making changes in the long tainted office of the Attorney General. We agree.

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Pupils learn about the benefits of college education

BY DAISY HANDFIELD PRIMARY and high school pupils visited TCI Community College (TCICC) this week to learn about how to further their education.

More than 60 students from four different schools in Providenciales attended the open house event on Monday (April 3).

Students from the Elite High School, Ianthe Pratt Primary School, Shining Stars Preparatory School and the Precious Treasures International School engaged with students from the college.

They learnt about some of the subjects and courses that were available to them.

As part of the event business students at the college created businesses and presented them to attendees.

TCICC offers a more hands on approach to learning such as Early Childhood Education, a course aimed to teach children key subject areas at an early age.

Attendees were briefed on the ins and outs of this course.

TCICC public relations officer Rachel Harvey said that for future open houses the school will take a different approach, by inviting the corporate community to come in and share what they have to offer with the students.

Present at the event were students from the Einstein Nebbia School in Italy who have been in the Turks and Caicos Islands for nearly a month, participating in a student exchange programme through a partnership with the TCICC. Teacher and coordinator at the Italian school, Rafaella told press that the students were having an amazing time in the TCI. She said: “We are having a great time because the people in the Turks and Caicos are extremely nice and extroverts.

“The students are also having a lot of fun at work. Everybody has been extremely welcoming and I think that the students have learnt a lot of things.

“They now have many new skills from working and learnt a lot of things about the TCI culture.”

Students to compete in second annual Long Bay High School pageant

BY DAISY HANDFIELD NINE young women will compete in the Long Bay High School’s second annual pageant at the Tropicana Show Club in Providenciales on May 26 at 6.30pm.

Kavanna Hanna will represent Parrot Cay, Celine Fredric will represent Grand Turk, Laura Walkin will represent Salt Cay, D’asia Saunders will represent West Caicos, Alisia Williams will represent Middle Caicos, Tashly Belthius Will represent East Caicos, Quinique Cartwright will represent Providenciales, Audrea Stubbs will represent North Caicos and Erika Pinales representing South Caicos.

The pageant, which is centred on providing the students with personal development, grooming and giving them general exposure, will be celebrating the theme ‘Old Hollywood Glam’.

Pageant coordinator Tiffany Ivey said in an interview that the event helps pupils to build their self-esteem and encourages them to embrace their talents and their individualities.

She said: “The pageant is really geared at promoting and exposure

for the young ladies’ personal development and growth.

“Basically we want them to be aware of themselves and to garn and relish experiences for promoting personal growth for themselves.”

The ladies will be competing in the areas of Best Evening Gown, Best Talent and Best National Dress.

Contestant Stubbs said that if she won the title of Ms Long Bay High, she would use this as a platform to encourage students to believe in themselves and to work together as one.

Cartwright said that if she won she would promote equality and self-acceptance.

Last year Jamika Prosper and Keanu Williams had the most votes for best overall female and male contestants, so were crowned Mr and Ms Long Bay High School 2016-2017.

Long Bay High School opened its doors in 2015 for the 2015 to 2016 academic year.

Located in the Long Bay Hills area, the Long Bay High School as it is named, is a fully functional high school separate and apart from the Clement Howell High School.

Students from four schools in Providenciales attend a TCICC open house day

Fortis TCI continues to encourage residents to lead healthy lifestyles

BY DAISY HANDFIELD RESIDENTS and visitors participated in the ninth annual Fortis Fun Spring Walk and Run hosted on Saturday (April 1) at the company’s headquarters in Providenciales.

The initiative began at 5.30am and participants had the option of either walking, running or cycling.

The event brings together residents and visitors from across the TCI to promote healthy living, improve personal wellness and build community ties.

Eddington Powell, CEO of Fortis TCI, told press that the objective of the event was to allow residents to come out, relax and have some fun while getting fit.

Devon Cox, senior vice president of operations for Fortis TCI, who also participated in the event said that he started off strong, but eventually started to really feel the workout.

He said: “As long as you start and then you finish, that is what it is really all about.

“We conduct this initiative because we believe in health and we believe that people should live a healthy lifestyle and it is just a good thing to do.”

At the end of the event, health and fitness advice was provided by physicians from InterHealth Canada, in conjunction with other TCI health oriented organisations.

Tamika Handfield, a local dietician

Dietician Tamika Handfield cooling down with a coconut after completing the Fortis run

and founder of Nutrition in Demand, had a booth at the event and spoke to people about the importance of healthy eating and exercising.

Handfield took a moment to tell the Weekly News that like every year, she was impressed with the turnout and was thankful to Fortis TCI for giving her the opportunity to participate.

She said: “As always Fortis Spring Run is a huge success.

Persons usually comes out in large

numbers.

“The non-profit Nutrition in Demand was present as one of the health fair participants.

“We were giving out information on the non-profit and on health and healthy eating.

“The people who came got some important information and were grateful for the information that they received.”

Participants were also provided with free breakfast and t-shirts.

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The art of opening a coconut Fresh coconuts are great, they are filled with the most refreshing, sweet-tasting water.

The meat inside isn’t hard like the typical old coconut fund at the grocery store, they can be as soft as jelly.

Usually it’s a bit harder, somewhat chewy but delicious and the perfect ingredient in many raw dessert recipes and smoothies.

In the Caribbean, young coconuts are used for drinking and the meat inside is also eaten as a snack.

Old coconuts, with a brown skin once shaved, are used to extract oil and also make coconut flakes.

As the coconut matures and ages, there’s less water inside of them, and the meat gets harder and richer in fat.

You can also get coconuts in the supermarkets all around the world.

They are usually brown, without the natural green shell, which have been shaved for shipping.

But the two big problems with young coconuts is opening them and getting the meat inside of them.

You can open them in many ways.

Here are a few ways that many people might eventually try: Smashing it on the ground repeatedly.

You can extract the water of a young coconut by poking holes at the bottom. But getting inside for the delicious meat is more difficult.

The method I employed in my early innocent days was to smash the coconut repeatedly on the pavement.

After a few enthusiastic attempts, it will generally crack open.

But this method is messy and leaves a trail of coconut mess behind.

Weekly Recipe

Vegan fritters

INGREDIENTS • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour or chickpea flour • 1/2 cup milk • 1 teaspoon cumin • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1/4 teaspoon paprika • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • Pepper • 1/4 cup chopped red onion • 3/4 cup chopped red pepper • 3/4 cup corn • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley • Vegetable oil

INSTRUCTIONS • Mix dry ingredients. Add milk and mix until all the clumps are out.

Fold vegetables into batter.

• Heat pan on medium high heat.

Add enough vegetable oil to cover the pan.

• Spoon some of the batter on the pan, fitting as many fritters as you can on the pan you use. Cook until browned.

• You should be able to lift the fritter easily when it is ready. Flip and cook the other side.

• Repeat with the rest of the batter, adding more oil as needed.

• Serve with a vegan dip or bread roll.

And oftentimes, you have to clean the inside of the coconut for pavement debris that might have found their way in.

You can also open it with a knife.

If you use the right knife, you can cut around the coconut and open it from the top.

However, this method is dangerous and not recommended.

Putting it under the wheels of a truck. Dohhh, skip that method.

The best way, is the way that Caribbean people are doing it, by using a machete.

They are very professional with their tool and some people can cut the coconut with great precision.

But again, for most of us, this method is too dangerous. A small wrong move and something bad can happen.

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With one hand, steady the coconut at the rounded end and tilt the opposite end downward.

Use a very sharp machete in your other hand, hack at the pointier end of the coconut at a sharp angle.

Slowly decrease the angle of the coconut to create a notch in the husk.

Repeat this process to create a larger and larger notch in the husk until you have penetrated the husk and can access the inner fruit.

Then use a slender, rigid instrument (like a knife sharpener) to pry the husk from the fruit.

The second best way is to open a can of coconut water. Okay, this method is simple but very safe.

Some studies will tell you that coconut will benefit you brain function and various other amazing benefits and I will certainly believe that coconut milk and oil is just amazing for you.

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Regional News UN warns personnel in Barbados about crime THE UN has its eye on the crime situation in Barbados, and has issued a security advisory to its staff in the island following a string of recent robberies.

The UN’s Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) has advised personnel to increase their vigilance following “credible reports that a number of recent robberies are believed to be committed by a group of five armed men”.

It is believed the men are travelling in one vehicle and targeting both businesses and individuals. They attempt to trick victims into stopping or exiting their vehicles by driving behind them and flicking their headlights.

“All UN personnel and family members are reminded to always lock your car doors, keep your windows up, only pull over in welllit populated areas, and to remain aware of your surroundings at all times. Avoid driving alone at night,” the UNDSS advisory added.

It offered UN employees further advice on how to deal with any such encounter.

“If you detect that you are being

watched or followed do not panic and drive to your nearest ‘safe haven’ (UN office, police station…). Try to collect as much information on any suspect vehicle such as make, colour, licence plate, identifying marks, description of occupants, etc. If someone tries to bump your car, honk the horn, put on hazard lights and continue driving quickly,” the UNDSS urged staff.

“If you are hit from behind and have to stop, do not get out of the vehicle or unlock it until you have called the police. Check the mirrors to observe the situation and if you see something suspicious like a pair or group of men descending all at the same time, try to rush to a ‘safe haven’. If you have a driver, instruct him accordingly. It is illegal to leave the spot of an accident but safer to go away straight to the closest police station. The CSFP [Common Foreign and Security Policy] and UNDSS will assist you with the police if necessary.”

Last month, the Royal Barbados Police Force confirmed that it was investigating several crimes which may have been committed by a group of five men travelling in a vehicle. (Caribbean360)

Jamaica lifts corned beef ban and local company JAMAICA has lifted its ban on the sale and importation of corned beef from Brazil, and one local manufacturer is contemplating manufacturing the product at home.

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Karl Samuda announced the lifting of the ban on Tuesday, which gave the green light for stocks of corned beef that were pulled from the shelves or prevented from getting there, to be released for distribution.

The ban and recall of Brazilian corned beef was imposed two weeks ago amid investigations in Brazil into major meat processors who were allegedly using rotten beef and poultry.

Almost all of the corned beef supplied to Jamaica comes from the South American country, and the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) and the Veterinarian Services of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries carried out testing and found the product to be uncontaminated or “within normal limits”, Samuda said.

Furthermore, teams from Samuda’s Ministry, as well as the Health Ministry, visited two

plants in Brazil where most of the corned beef destined for Jamaica is manufactured, and found that they were in compliance with the necessary standards.

The teams visited the country March 29 to April 2.

“In specific terms, factory number 337 and 226 were found to be in compliance with the international and quality safety standards. All the phytosanitary and other measures required to ensure safety in the consumption of the product manufactured were within the required standards,” he said.

Samuda assured that the Ministry would continue to monitor the situation.

Meantime, manufacture and distribution company, GraceKennedy, is now contemplating the manufacture of corned beef at its local meat facility.

Chief executive officer Don Wehby, in a press release, announced plans to have its innovation team look at the requirements to have the company produce corned beef at GraceFood Processors where it already manufactures a wide range of products, including sausages, frankfurters and ham.

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Smith predicts PLP will win closest election since 1967 THE upcoming general election in the Bahamas is expected to be the closet poll since the vote in 1967, which ended in a tie, according to former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Cabinet minister George Smith.

Despite expecting a very tight race, Mr Smith predicted that the PLP will pull off a narrow win in what he feels will be an acrimonious election.

There was a tie in the 1967 general election with the PLP and the United Bahamian Party, the governing side, each winning 18 seats.

The remaining two seats went to Randol Fawkes, of the Labour Party, and Alvin Braynen, an Independent, who both later put their support behind the PLP, leading to Majority Rule.

“This is going to be the closest election since 1967 and whoever wins will win by very few seats,” Mr Smith, a former member of Parliament for Exuma, told The Tribune.

“My prediction is it’s going to be a hard-fought election and I pray to God that there is no violence, but a lot of insults will be hurled back and forth and, again, I pray for calm.

“I predict that this will be the closest election since 1967 and I am still mindful that the Progressive Liberal Party will at the end emerge victorious, but it will be a close election and many constituencies will be determined by small numbers.”

He said he is not concerned that close election margins may be challenged in Election Court due to concerns about voter fraud.

Last Monday, Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall told the media that several people have

The former PLP Cabinet minister said: “This is going to be the closest election since 1967 and whoever wins will win by very few seats”.

attempted to gain two voter’s cards by registering twice at different locations.

Mr Hall told the media that the irregularities were picked up by the Parliamentary Registration Department’s computer database.

He said a few people in New Providence, Grand Bahama and even some Family Islands have “misled” revising officers.

A man was arrested last Tuesday and charged in connection with alleged voter fraud the next day.

“I’m not too concerned about what they called voter fraud.

People (may) attempt to do that but I believe the checks and balances in the Parliamentary Elections Act guarantees that no one can get away with that,” Mr Smith said when asked.

“The officials are there, every candidate will have their poll workers, the police are out. I expect the election process to be fair, I expect for there to be some nail biters in a

number of constituencies, the end result will be that of those who are registered, we don’t have registration up to a point where we can say the potential electorate are all registered, of those who are registered there will be a handsome turnout.

“We will have outside monitors (from the international community) and there will be a number of nail biters and when the smoke clears in late evening on election day I am hopeful that my party will emerge as the governing party and performs to the level that we are capable of performing and live up to people’s expectations.”

Despite criticism leveled at Prime Minister Perry Christie over his performance this term, Mr Smith believes the nation’s leader has an advantage over his rival, Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis.

“One of the things the PLP has going for it is the lack of great expectation of Minnis as an alternative in spite of all the criticism levelled at Mr Christie - he has the ability to rise to the occasion when it requires,” Mr Smith said.

“The problem is both parties in a number of constituencies failed to nominate candidates who have the intelligence and temperamental capacity to deal with many of the problems facing the country.

“When the people sit down and analyse the slate of candidates, the one thing that has always come to the fore is stability of the country, because that is paramount in the psyche of the Bahamian people, to make sure they vote for individuals that will keep the country stable.

And that is why I believe at the end of the day the PLP will win.”

Dominica PM says he may be 65 before leaving office DOMINICA’S Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit seems convinced that his country will still need him until he is 65 – another 20 years.

The opposition United Workers Party (UWP) has called for Skerrit and his administration to step down, stating that he is mismanaging the country and is involved in corrupt practices.

However, at a town hall meeting last week, Skerrit stated that he might be in office longer than some may think.

“The opposition has a slogan these days, which says ‘Skerrit must go’, but I say to them, Skerrit must go on to build a new hospital for Dominica; Skerrit must go on to build homes for the people of Dominica; Skerrit must go on to

Dominica’s PM Roosevelt Skerrit feels he can serve another 20 years in office.

continue creating opportunities for the youth of our country; Skerrit

must go on to build the five-star hotel for Dominica; Skerrit must go on to build the geothermal plant to bring cheaper light bills for our people in Dominica and Skerrit must go on to continue raising the monies required to bring a better way of life for the people of Dominica; and Skerrit must go on to build homes for the people who lost their homes during Erika,” he said.

“Skerrit must go in 2037 when he gets to age 65,” Skerrit added.

Meanwhile, president of Dominica, Charles Savarin, has written to leader of the opposition Lennox Linton, deflecting a request for his intervention to dismiss Skerrit and his Cabinet. (Caribbean News Now)

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Prime Minister Perry Christie urged his supporters to register to vote in order to ensure victory at the upcoming elections.

of the Bahamas.”

As he spoke to supporters, Mr Christie made a strong push for Bahamians to register to vote, while painting his party as an organisation that is unified and led by an incumbent with strong leadership characteristics.

DISSOLVING PARLIAMENT He said: “I can begin by saying there is no stopping us now. My brothers and sisters, I have given fair warning to the country. Next week the House of Assembly will be dissolved and the bell would have rung. Remember now, don’t look for Brave Davis to come up here tonight and ring the bell, but very, very soon Brave Davis

will ring the bell and when the bell is rung you had better be ready. There will be no more time to register. So if you have not registered yet, please go out this week and get registered.

“Listen, make sure your friends and your neighbours who are going to support the PLP, make sure they are registered. Those of you who are campaigning, this is the time to be resolute in your commitment to ensure that our supporters are registered.

“Listen now, we have a short sprint and I’m using the word sprint, this ain’t no long distance race, but a big battle is ahead. “We need all hands on deck. You hear what I am saying? We need to have all hands on deck. So I stand here tonight, filled

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with confidence about our country’s future. I know how much work we have done. I know we have more work left to be done. But I also know that we have come a long way, but we have put in place a strong foundation so that we can grow and reach more Bahamians,” Mr Christie said.

“This is the team for this country.

These are the members of Parliament for this country. The confidence that I have comes from the strength of the team that we have.

“I think we can all agree the Progressive Liberal Party is the only party strong enough and united enough to take this country forward.

And there is a lot of stake in this election too. That is always true of

every election, but it is particularly true now in a world that is changing rapidly,” he continued.

“We know how to chart our course forward true to our Bahamian values.

“The difference between us and the others is, not only are we strong and united, but we have the vision and the ideas. We have the intestinal fortitude, in other words we have the strength to take the country forward.

So therefore I am asking you to fight along side our candidates all of you who are here this evening.”

He added: “It is going to be very important that you just not come out to rallies, that you come out to cheer, come out to listen to the music, but that you make yourself available to walk with our candidates, to fight with our candidates.”

On Monday, Mr Christie said he is not “confused” about when the election will be called, however a specific date has not been announced.

He revealed on Sunday night that Parliament will be dissolved on Tuesday, April 11, and election writs will be issued that day.

In a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister, Mr Christie implored those who have not yet registered to vote in the next election to do so quickly, because April 10 is the deadline.

According to the Parliamentary Elections Act, an election must be held 21 to 30 days after election writs are issued. (Tribune242)

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The Portfolio The responsibilities for the position include: • Ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental procedures/standards and policies • Providing oversight of terminal equipment and ensuring assets are operationally reliable • Ensuring organizational and facility readiness for all emergency situations • Providing and maintaining effective cost management of expense budgets, major maintenance and capital expenditures • Maintaining integrity of inventory reporting and within tolerance oil levels • Working with terminal personnel to ensure ship and other transfers are completed in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner • Ensuring compliance with all applicable procedures and laws pertaining to terminal operations • Working with Engineer(s) on projects related to terminal operations and supports Project Engineer in overseeing contractors and enforcement and maintenance of compliance with all applicable terminal operations procedures, standards and policies.

• Coaching and guides direct reports in problem solving and personal development.

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BAHAMIAN PM Perry Christie revealed on Tuesday night that his nation would head to the polls either in the first or in the second week of May. The revelation came during the PLP’s joint constituency meeting for Bain and Grants Town, Killarney, Mount Moriah and Fort Charlotte where Dr Bernard Nottage, realtor Reneika Knowles, former Attorney General Alfred Sears and attorney Arnold Forbes respectively are contesting the constituencies.

Before a raucous crowd of party supporters at the T G Glover Primary School, Bain and Grants Town MP Dr Nottage, who also has responsibility for elections and referenda, said he was certain that the party under Mr Christie’s leadership would return to the helm of government in the first half of May. An energetic and “confident” Mr Christie further revealed that Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis will “ring the bell” signalling the end of voter registration and the full swing of campaign season.

“I say without a fear of contradiction that this is the best political party in the nation, in the region (and) in the world,” Dr Nottage said. “And when the first week or the second week of May comes, this party under the leadership of Bernadette’s husband (Mr Christie) is going to return to the government of the Commonwealth

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Bannon removed from US National Security Council role

A child receives treatment at a hospital after a suspected chemical attack on Tuesday.

Syria chemical attack victims gassed as they slept RUSSIAN claims that a regime airstrike on a “terrorist” ammunition depot caused the deaths of at least 70 people in northern Syria have been rejected, as victims described the aftermath of chemical bombs dropped from planes.

International condemnation mounted on Wednesday over what appeared to be a targeted chemical attack on a rebel-held town in Idlib province, one of the deadliest since the Syrian war began six years ago.

The White House and the UK blamed the regime of President Bashar al-Assad for the outrage, which caused the deaths of at least 10 children, some asleep in their beds when the attack struck at dawn. At the United Nations, western powers lambasted Russia for standing by the Assad regime.

The World Health Organization said victims bore the signs of exposure to nerve agents, and Amnesty International said evidence pointed to an “air-launched chemical attack.” International agencies were working to establish the provenance of the agents used in the strike.

Russia claimed the deaths were caused by gas released when a regime airstrike hit a chemical weapons factory on the ground. But victims being treated in a hospital on the Turkish side of the border told a CNN team they saw chemical bombs being dropped from planes.

The Russian defense ministry claimed on its Facebook page that a Syrian airstrike hit “workshops, which produced chemical warfare munitions” in the eastern outskirts of Khan Sheikhoun.

MEPs have been debating Brexit at the parliament building in Strasbourg.

Brexit deal ‘must recognise unique Irish position’ MEPs have called for “the unique position of and special circumstances” of the island of Ireland to be addressed in any Brexit agreement.

A European Parliament motion passed on Wednesday refers to “the absolute need to ensure continuity and stability of the Northern Ireland peace process”.

It calls on negotiators “to avoid a

hardening of the border”.

EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said he would work for arrangements that do not threaten the peace process.

He said any such arrangements must be compatible with EU law.

The motion setting out the European Parliament’s position for the Brexit negotiations was passed by 516 to 133.

STEVE Bannon, President Donald Trump’s chief strategist, has been removed from his permanent seat at the National Security Council, multiple sources tell CNN, moving the council into a more traditional structure.

The decision, which one source with knowledge said was made by Trump himself, comes after the President in January authorised the reorganisation of the National Security Council to include Bannon as a permanent member of the panel.

The move is a demotion for Bannon and a win for H.R. McMaster, who Trump picked in February to lead the council after Michael Flynn was fired for misleading Vice President Mike Pence about undisclosed contacts he had with Russian operatives. McMaster, an Army lieutenant general, has to date struggled to gain tangible influence inside the White House, including in issues of hiring and firing.

Bannon’s title was removed from the standing list of members of the National Security Council in a regulatory filing posted Wednesday, first reported by Bloomberg.

The decision to remove Bannon from the council is the first public diminishing of his power inside the

Steve Bannon’s title was removed from the standing list of members of the National Security Council in a regulatory filing posted Wednesday.

West Wing, two senior Republicans close to the White House noted. One official was skeptical of the proBannon spin from sources saying he was only there to keep eye on Flynn.

The argument that Bannon was on the council to watch Flynn ignores that fact that the former campaign adviser was Trump’s top pick for national security adviser and someone the President has defended even after he asked for his resignation in February.

“General Flynn is a wonderful man. I think he has been treated very, very unfairly by the media, as I call it, the fake media in many cases,”

Trump said after Flynn left. “And I think it is really a sad thing that he was treated so badly.”

Bannon, the source said, will still be allowed to “attend any meeting” where his expertise is needed, a more traditional structure for the National Security Council.

Ultimately, this is a diminishing move for him, official says, but “empowering for McMaster.”

Multiple sources looked to minimize the removal. One argued that Bannon was put on the council to ensure that it no longer “micromanaged” foreign policy and was put on a more “operational track.”

Long Island foster dad threatened to kill his adopted son if he didn’t act as his sex slave THE adopted son of an accused pedophile testified Wednesday that the Long Island foster dad threatened to murder him if he didn’t submit to sick sexual acts.

“I was afraid of him,” the 29-yearold witness said on his second day on the stand at Riverhead County Court. “(He said) ‘I will shoot you. I will run you over with my car. I will kill you.’”

Cesar Gonzales-Mugaburu, 60, is accused of molesting eight foster kids in the Suffolk County house of horrors where he took in more than 140 children over 20 years.

For more than 90 minutes, the adopted son described in sickening detail how he was used as GonzalezMugaburu’s personal sex slave.

The witness said he moved into Gonzales-Mugaburu’s home in Ridge in 1997 at age 9 or 10.

“He was a friendly person, friendly parent, always joking around,” the son testified.

The man said the first sex assault took place after Gonzales-Mugaburu lured him into a bedroom and turned on “gay porn.”

Gonzales-Mugaburu was soon violating him all over the house.

The foster father would even demand oral sex in the presence of other kids while they were all

Cesar Gonzales-Mugaburu, 60, is accused of molesting eight foster kids in the Suffolk County house of horrors where he took in more than 140 children over 20 years.

watching a movie in the dark, the man testified.

Gonzales-Mugaburu, when he wasn’t molesting the young boy, was psychologically tormenting him.

“You’re disabled,” the man said Gonzales-Mugaburu would tell him.

“You’re mentally retarded. You’re not going to get nowhere in life.”

The 29-year-old was the third victim to take the stand. The other

boys, a 14-year-old and 12-year-old, also described being forced to satisfy Gonzales-Mugaburu’s relentless sexual demands.

The older witness said he eventually devised a plan to get transferred out of GonzalesMugaburu’s home.

The man testified that he intentionally got in trouble in school, leading to a meeting with his adoption agency.

“I told them I just don’t wanna go back ‘cause I hate it there,” the man recalled.

The plan worked — at first. The boy was sent to live with a different foster parent in Unionville.

“It was great,” he said.

But his worst fears came true four years later after he got into a fight with the woman’s son.

The boy was shipped back to Gonzales-Mugaburu’s home where the abuse continued.

He was eventually adopted, and the Long Island man was arrested in March 2015.

Prosecutors say GonzalesMugaburu, in addition to abusing eight kids, had sex with a female dog as one of the children watched.

His defense lawyer told the jury last week that his client is the victim of a “witch hunt.” (NYDailynews)

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Russia’s justice ministry argues that Jehovah’s Witnesses pamphlets incite hatred.

Russia court considers Jehovah’s Witnesses ban RUSSIA’S Supreme Court has begun hearing a government request to outlaw the Jehovah’s Witnesses and declare it an extremist organisation.

The justice ministry has already placed its headquarters near St Petersburg on a list of extremist groups.

An estimated eight million people worldwide are part of the Christian-based movement, best known for going door to door looking for new converts.

It has 175,000 members in Russia and 395 branches across the country.

As the case began in Moscow on Wednesday, lawyers representing the movement submitted a counter suit, asking the High Court to declare its members victims of political repression and the justice ministry’s action unlawful.

The court ruled that this was not part of its jurisdiction, but did not say whose it was, Russia’s legal information agency reported.

The ministry argues that the Jehovah’s Witnesses’ activities “violate Russia’s law on combating extremism” and their pamphlets incited hatred against other groups.

Jehovah’s Witnesses representative Yaroslav Sivulsky told the BBC that the movement had nothing to do with extremism and he complained that in every case the courts never really listened to their arguments.

One pamphlet quoted the novelist Leo Tolstoy, describing the doctrine of the Russian Orthodox Church as superstition and sorcery, according to BBC correspondent Sarah Rainsford.

Malaysia MP: ‘Ok for rape victims to marry their rapists’ A MALAYSIAN MP has drawn outrage for saying it can be OK for rapists to marry their victims and that some 12-year-old girls were “physically and spiritually” ready to get married.

Shabudin Yahaya from the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition said marriage could help victims “lead a better life”.

Malaysia, a Muslimmajority country, has just passed a new law on sexual offences against children.

Despite opposition efforts, the law does not ban child marriages.

It remains legal for Muslims under 16 to get married in Malaysia under certain circumstances.

Speaking during a parliamentary debate on the bill on Tuesday, Mr Shabudin said that although rape was considered a criminal offence, the rapist and the victim

should both be “given a second chance to turn a new leaf”.

“Perhaps through marriage they [the rape victim and rapist] can lead a healthier, better life. And the person who was raped will not necessarily have a bleak future.

“She will have a husband at least, and this could serve as a remedy to growing social problems,” he said.

He also said some children were “physically and spiritually” ready for marriage.

“Some girls who are aged between 12 and 15 years have bodies like 18-year-old women,” he said, citing his experience as a former Sharia court judge.

He later said his comments had been taken out of context, but that he opposed criminalising child marriages as they are a part of Islamic law, Reuters reports.

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The complete turnaround comes two days after Prime Minister Perry Christie confirmed that the event had been postponed until after the general election.

Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival back on for original date AFTER enraging festival stakeholders and participants with an impromptu date change, the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival (BJC) is back on for its original date of May 4 to 6, The Tribune understands.

The directive was given to revert to the originally advertised dates after the country faced widespread international backlash, and band owners projected some $1m in lost revenue, according to a well-placed source.

The Ministry of Tourism was expected to release an official statement on the matter some time on Wednesday.

The complete turnaround comes two days after Prime Minister Perry Christie confirmed that the event had been postponed until after the general election.

In a press statement on Tuesday, the Bahamas National Festival Commission (BNFC) explained that it made the “difficult decision� to postpone the event due to conflicts with the general election timetable.

While it is expected that the general election will be held in early May, a specific date has not yet been announced.

The commission further advised that the Grand Bahama celebrations, originally set for April 21 and 22, have been cancelled altogether with event downsized to just one island on one weekend.

In the wake of that announcement, scores of persons expressed shock and disgust that an event of its magnitude could be arbitrarily set aside, with many accusing organisers of sabotaging the fledgling event and negatively impacting the culture of the popular showpiece

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Mo Adeniran scooped the title with winning performances of Paolo Nutini’s Iron Sky and Unsteady by X Ambassador.

Nigerian singer, Mo Adeniran wins The Voice UK MO Adeniran, a 21 year old Nigerian singer, has emerged the winner of the 2017 edition of The Voice, United Kingdom.

“After months of stellar performances, battle rounds and public votes, Mo Adeniran was crowned the winner of The Voice UK during Sunday night’s live final,” according to Dailmail UK. Flabbergasted as the result was announced, Adeniran looked on in shock whilst his mentor, singer and Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson immediately burst into tears of happiness.

Adeniran who worked night shifts at a hotel prior to the show, came to the show with his best friend, Max Vickers, who made it through to the semi-finals. He beat other contestants with his rendition of Iron Sky which had the judges turning their chairs.

Adeniran who scooped the title with winning performances of Paolo Nutini’s Iron Sky and Unsteady by X Ambassador looked stunned as host Emma Willis announced his name.

He thanked his mentor, Hudson, for her support. “An amazing thank you to the most phenomenal person I have ever met, thank you Jennifer,” he said. Adeniran’s stirring performance of “Unsteady” had Hudson struggling to contain her emotions. Blinking back tears, she told him: “Mo, we feel your heart. He won praise from all the coaches, with Gavin Rossdale gushing: “You have the voice of a generation.” Adeniran was adopted into a family at the age of three – only to be taken away again at the age of eight after it was discovered his adoptive mother was abusive.

The star was then placed back into social services and his turbulent family life led him to go off the rails as a teen.

This came to a head when Mo lost his close pal in 2015 after he died from a drug overdose.

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For a large private family villa in Providenciales operated by Samuel Gillespie.

Experienced Live in Building Coordinator needed for busy household.

Applicant must have at least ten years’ experience in building maintenance for a large private family villa.

Job duties to include the following: • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English.

• Excellent general maintenance and carpentry skills.

• Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested.

• Assistance with general custodial and maintenance emergencies.

• Ability to operate tools and machines common to the building trades.

Salary is $2,000.00 per month. Required to work six days a week and possess valid driver’s licence with clean record.

This advertisement is required for a work permit renewal application for this position.

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Explorer Ventures (TCI) Ltd. is a scuba liveaboard diving company operating out of Providenciales. The company requires a responsible Administrative Assistant who speaks/writes English fluently, is proficient in all MS Office software, has a strong customer service background with knowledge of PADI and SDI/TDI scuba diving certifications and regulations.

Duties include liaising with NHIB, NIB, DECR, and any other necessary government agencies; facilitating the process of work permit applications for the company’s employees; managing the boat’s supply of food, equipment and other materials, providing necessary assistance to the company’s arriving and departing guests; all administration relating to scuba dive certifications.

The successful applicant will also be required to spend time on the boat occasionally, which is out of port for 6 consecutive nights at a time; therefore, the candidate must possess a basic knowledge of boating and diving equipment. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Interested persons are asked to apply by email to Nelson Riollano, at jobs@ExplorerVentures.com (Prospective applicants who are Islanders are invited to also send copies of their applications to the Board).

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Explorer Ventures (TCI) Ltd. is a scuba liveaboard diving company operating out of Providenciales. The company requires an experienced marine mechanic who has the ability to repair and maintain all shipboard systems including, but not limited to, MEs, breathing air compressors, RO water makers, generators and A/C units. Candidates must have STCW95 certification, shipboard safety, and marine mechanic certification. Must speak/write English fluently, have excellent customer contact skills, and must live onboard the vessel, with one day shore leave each week. Previous liveaboard experience preferred. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Interested persons are asked to apply by email to Nelson Riollano, at jobs@ExplorerVentures. com (Prospective applicants who are Islanders are invited to also send copies of their applications to the Board).

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Explorer Ventures (TCI) Ltd. is a scuba liveaboard diving company operating out of Providenciales. The company requires an experienced English-speaking Dive Instructor, with active teaching status, significant experience leading dives, and strong customer service skills. PADI and STCW10 preferred. Previous liveaboard experience and the ability to speak multiple languages is a plus. Candidate must live onboard the vessel, with one day shore leave each week.

Interested persons are asked to apply by email to Nelson Riollano, at jobs@ExplorerVentures.com (Prospective applicants who are Islanders are invited to also send copies of their applications to the Board).

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Must have at least 3 or more years’ experience and able to work with little or no supervision.

• Duties include but not limited to clean and level the surface to be tiled, measure and cut tile, arrange tiles according to the design plans, prepare and apply mortar or other adhesive, install tile in the planned area, apply grout with a rubber trowel and wipe off excess grout and apply necessary finishes, such as sealants. • Salary starts at $300.00 weekly and is based on experienceDeadline for application is April 7th 2017 Interested persons should send application via

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Salary start at $6.25 per hour and is based on experience.

Deadline for application is April 7th 2017 Interested persons should send application via fax to

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Is seeking to employ a:

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ONE (1) PROJECT ENGINEER AND TWO (2) QUANTITY SURVEYORS

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(649) 431-4022

Is looking for:

KITCHEN HELPER Qualifications: At least 10

CONTACT:

(649) 247-9231

NO PHONE CALLS

Established High Volume Restaurant requires:

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CONTACT: CONTACT:

(649) 343-9184

Is seeking to employ a:

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is seeking a:

CONTACT:

SHARKBITE BAR AND GRILL

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH OF GOD

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Must be able to work holidays and weekends Salary based on experience

(649) 946-9421

(649) 345-3800

Is seeking to employ a:

BOAT MECHANIC

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

salary: $6.50 per hour must be willing to work 5 days a week

RENOLD LUCIEN

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SANDRA GARLAND

APPLICANT MUST BE HONEST, RELIABLE AND HARDWORKING SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

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GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a:

(649) 346-8638

1 HOUSEKEEPER CLEANER

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S&S WATER SPORTS AND BEACH SUPPLIES

CONTACT:

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(649) 342-8856

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CONTACT:

Is seeking to employ a:

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Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

is seeking to employ a:

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DOMESTIC WORKER LABOURER

RONALD PLUVIOSE GRAND TURK

CANPELA GROSSERIE

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is seeking an:

Is seeking to employ a:

Salary: $6.25 per hour

ANTONIO PIERRE

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ANDREA SAUNDERS

Is seeking to employ a:

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A and B Retail Store

April 8-14, 2017

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Salary: $ 6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

(649) 344-3424

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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OLYMPIC CONSTRUCTION LTD.

PIRATES DEN

Salary $6.25 per hour

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY

CONTACT: (649) 946-1278

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CONTACT: 14256

(649) 331-7373

Salary: $ 6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week

(649) 242-5919

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CONTACT:

Is seeking a:

GLAZIER/GLASS TECHNICIAN

CLEANER DISHWASHER LABOURER

To work six (6) days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour Please Contact Junior Ceide or Max Latortue

CARIB GLASS & SUPPLY

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

DOMESTIC NIGHT AUDITOR WORKER NEEDED

KARIB AUTO RENTAL

CASABLANCA CASINO

is seeking to employ a:

is seeking to employ a:

This applicant must have 10 years’ experience in shop fronts and window glazing, certain wall systems, ALL glass interior and entrance systems, cutting/installing glass, mirror, aluminum windows and fabrication of metal frames. Successful applicants must be able to read architectural and

LEANDRA CLARKE

MONIQUE DAQUIN Is seeking to employ a:

CONTACT: (649) 232-7744

Is seeking to employ a:

is seeking to employ a:

HAIRSTYLIST

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

(649) 232-4219

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

For men, women with at least 5 years’ experience wanted.

Must know all new cut, color, styling, perm and chemical and non-chemical, Anti frizz straightening techniques. Must be trained in Caucasian hair. Trained in Bridal hair, up dos, make up knowledge is a plus.

Must speak fluent English Working 5 to 6 days per week, Sundays and most holidays Salary: $7.00 per hour PLEASE DROP OFF YOUR RESUME AT TANGLED HAIR SALON PROVIDENCIALES, PORTS OF CALL 649-431-4247 OR AT THE LABOR BOARD YOU CAN EMAIL YOUR RESUME AT STOPSL64@GMAIL.COM THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

RODSTON ADAMS THE WASK

is seeking to employ a:

is seeking to employ a:

DOMESTIC WORKER CONTACT:

TEN & SANCHEZ

SERENITY VILLA PARROT CAY

TANGLED HAIR SALON

GRAND TURK

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(649) 331-7373

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Contact: Glenda Lightbourn

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CONTACT:

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To work six (6) days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour Please Contact Junior Ceide or Max Latortue

To clean, wash and iron Salary: $6.25 an hour

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CLEANER

Normal working hours are from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm (1 hour for lunch) (number of hours worked may vary occasionally depending on our work demanded).

INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TO US VIA EMAIL: CARIBGLASSTCI@AOL.COM • OFFER EXPIRES APRIL 30TH, 2017

SALARY: $18.75 PER HOUR Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Casino Night Auditor Requirements • Excel, Point of Sale, All table games, Cash Desk, Bar Restaurant managing knowledge is required.

Please drop off resume at Casablanca Casino HR.

structural drawings and have a valid driver’s license

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is seeking to employ a:

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KARIB AUTO RENTAL

CAICOS DREAM TOURS Is currently seeking:

Is seeking to employ a:

IN/OUT BOARD SUPERVISOR

Requirements: Bachelors Degree in business manager or its equivalent

(649) 246-1416

CONTACT: (649) 232-9370

CONTACT:

SPECIAL INVENTORY CONTROLLER

Is seeking a:

SEXTON

• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor always.

• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level ofemployees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner • Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and; •Must be able to maintain confidentiality of all Freedom Group business matters.

CONTACT: MICHAEL-649-232-1017

Reports to: Parish Coordinator, Church of St. Monica Hours: 40 hrs. Per week. Tuesday to Sunday.

Compensation: Grade/Range to be prepared depending on experience and qualifications.

Status: Fulltime Position Summary: The ideal candidate will be experienced in a custodian role focused on building upkeep. It is important for the person to be careful and thorough in working, cleaning and tidying the 14247

Daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of the Ihotelier system to ensure proper configuration, as well as managing rate plan controls.

Job Qualifications; • Minimum of six years’ experience in Revenue Management.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Ihotelier, Visual One, and Microsoft 365 • Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing • Excellent time management skills and follow up • Flexible and long hours sometimes required.

CONTACT: (649) 321-7274

ST. MONICA’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

THE REGENT GRAND IS LOOKING FOR A

The Special Inventory Controller is responsible for managing room inventory while utilizing Ihotelier to identify and maximize all potential revenue opportunities for the resort. There must be a thorough understanding of channel and yield management which is critical for maximizing revenues.

This includes the analysis of revenue potential generated by the transient segments. The Special Inventory Controller will have the responsibility of daily review and validation of inventory controls.

(649) 245-9274

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

Compensation: Based on qualifications and ability $2, 000.00 – $2,500.00 Belongers only need to apply

premises.

Qualifications • Proven experience as custodian, janitor or in a similar role • Attention to detail an conscientiousness • Very good physical condition and strength • Fluent in English High school diploma is preferred but not required

TO APPLY, SEND A RESUME AND A COVER LETTER TO: THE VESTRY, CHURCH OF ST. MONICA, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES, MONICAPARISTCI@GMAIL.COM

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(649) 347-9359

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

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CONTACT:

Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $8.00 per hour

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

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Applicant must be honest reliable and hardworking.

Salary: $ 6.50 per hour

HOUSEKEEPER CARPENTER CAR WASHER 14265

CARETAKER

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 task and meet set deadlines

NEEDED PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

GRAND TURK

Is seeking to employ a:

DOMESTIC WORKER

NANNY

To work 5 days Must be able to work Holidays and weekends Wages starting at $6.50 per hour. Belongers will be given first prefernce and to be contacted between the hours of 9am to 4pm monday to friday

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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(649) 343-4599

(649) 232-9541

With a minimum of 5 years experience and diploma/bachelor’s degree in primary education also needed:

PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO MILLSINSTITUTE@GMAIL.COM ALL BELONGERS MUST DELIVER A COPY OF RESUME TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT. SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE.

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

OPERATION SUPERVISOR

ASSISTANT MANAGER FOR SPORTS ADVENTURES

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races • Extensive experience running adventure trips to outer islands and Northern Haiti • Proven ability to sell, rent, and use stand-up paddle boards • Minimum 5 years background in organizing sports & adventure tourism activities • Excellent English oral and written communication skills • Ability to speak French and/or Haitian Creole

PLEASE PROVIDE RESUME TO CAICU NANIKI SPORTS ADVENTURES AT CAICOS CAFE PLAZA, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES NO LATER THAN 20 MAY 2017

BLUE HORIZON

track record with demonstrated superior customer service skills, supervision of plant workers and delivery drivers; importing of cryogenics; knowledge of U.S. pharmacopeia standards.

Requirements include: at least 5 years relevant experience, a clean police record and driver’s license with a successful drug screen; excellent health mobility, allowing for the handling and delivery of heavy cylinders; at least a high school diploma; possess a good employment

Salary: commensurate with experience.

Applications comprising a letter, resume, references, Police record etc. should be sent no later than Wednesday April 5th, 2017 to:

THE MANAGER, PM - GAS (TCI) LTD. C/O P.O.BOX 127, RICHMOND HOUSE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES TEL: (649) 946-4734 0R FAX (649) 946-4732 EMAIL: MARSHA@MISICKSTANBROOK.TC 14192

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

Is seeking to employ a:

GENERAL MANAGER

PARALEGAL VACANCY

• Skilled problem solver- be prepared to handle the unknown every day.

• Manage the day to day operation of restaurant. Staffing, working with chef to develop and change menu, handle food costs ordering and inventory.

• Experience in operating computer systems for hotel and property operations, logistics, finance and inventory.

• Skilled directing human resources activities, labor relations and staffing requirements.

• Experience in conference and event planning.

• Able to prioritize work with excellent organizational skills including reservations, accounting, staff management, guest’s relations and maintenance projects.

• Must reside onsite on Middle Caicos and have a willingness to work long hours, nights and all holidays. As resident General Manager, you are on-call 24 hours a day.

• Salary Range: $4000-$6000 per month

GARLAND & CO.

Law Firm seeking a qualified paralegal to be part of the SIPT team. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) Degree, and two or more years of experience in a similar high volume documentation case.

Candidate is required to exhibit professionalism at all times, and a high level of confidentiality is a must. Candidate will detail-oriented and able to anticipate Attorney’s needs with limited supervision. Candidate will be required to efficiently conduct research and analyze volumes of material to source information pertinent to defense’s case, review documents and produce comprehensible reports, while conducting other preparation work. Candidate must be flexible, as will be required to work additional hours (weekdays and weekends) as needed.

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SUBMIT RESUMES TO: RESERVATIONS@BHRESORT.COM

Duties of this position include: handling, filling and delivery of cylinders; general maintenance of premises and equipment; customer service and quality control; and safety compliance.

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

MIDDLE CAICOS

Resort General Manager is responsible to develop and manage budgets including responsibility for the property P&L encompasses employees, supplies and materials for the resort and onsite restaurant. Responsible for hotel sales, manage the reservation process and all front office procedures, housekeeping, maintenance, security, recreation for guests and manage the onsite restaurant. Create and implement all marketing.

Job requirements: Experience in hospitality management, a proven proactive, leadership quality bridging financial and budget activities to conferring with guests and owners.

• A Minimum of 5 years managing and leading hotel properties including a track record of successful communications, budgeting and customer service skills.

• Solid background in hotel sales with actual one on one sales experience selling not only a resort but the entire experience of the destination.

DAVE@TURKSHEADBEER.COM

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

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

Successful candidate must have: • Demonstrated excellent pool and open water expertise for swim training and swim safaris • Proven ability to organize open water swim

Proven working experience as a cleaner Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.

PM - GAS (TCI) LTD.

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

To supervise a variety of sports and adventure activities to include: Swim training / Sports & adventure trips to outer islands and Northern Haiti / Stand-up paddle board sales, rentals, demonstrations / International open water swim race organization

Cleaning, stocking and supplying designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.)

Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects

HANDYMAN/GROUNDSMAN AND DOMESTIC WORKER.

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CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CLEANER TO TAKE CARE OF OUR FACILITIES AND CARRY OUT CLEANING DUTIES.

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is seeking to employ a:

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LESHUN SEBASTIAN MYRON MISSICK

JENIFER MASICLAT

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT RESUME WITH REFERENCES TO UNIT 12 LA VISTA AZUL, TURTLE COVE, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS, E-MAIL ALVINGARLAND@GARLANDANDCO.COM OR FAX TO 941-4754.

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TEACHING POSITION AT THE WESLEY METHODIST SCHOOL

Applicants are invited for the following positions.

1. HUMANITIES 2. MODERN LANGUAGE 3. SCIENCE: I. Biology II. Physics III. Chemistry IV. Integrated Science V. Information & Communication Technology VI. Food and Nutrition

4. BUSINESS STUDIES

I. Principles of Accounts II. Principles of Business III. Office administration IV. Electronic Document Preparation & Management

5. MATHEMATICS

6. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 7. PRIMARY EDUCATION TEACHERS

8. In addition a vacancy exits for an Administrative Assistant Qualifications and Experience Applicants must possess a Degree, or its equivalence in the areas stated except for the positions of Administrative Assistant, where an Associates in Business Studies is required.

Certification for teachers MUST be from a recognized institution. Applicants MUST have a minimum of five (5) years teaching experience. Must be multitalented; honest, trustworthy, willing to uphold the tenets of the institution, and also strive diligently to raise the standards of Education in the school, must be of Christian Faith.

Salary- Commensurate with experience

INTERESTED PERSONS MUST SUBMIT APPLICATION, ACCOMPANIED BY THEIR CURRICULUM VITAE, A POLICE RECORD, AND A CONTACT NUMBER AND REFERENCE FROM TWO (2) INDIVIDUALS, NO LATER THAN JUNE 1, 2017, THE CHAIRMAN OR PRINCIPAL, WESLEY METHODIST SCHOOL., LEEWARD PALMS, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, FAX: (649) 946-4163, EMAIL: 14289 WESLEYMETHODISTSCHOOL@TCIWAY.TC

DECCO (TCI) LTD

EXECUTIVE ESTIMATOR

Decco (TCI) Ltd has a requirement for an experienced Executive Estimator to join our construction team in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Executive Estimator will be responsible and accountable for the estimating function of major construction projects throughout the Caribbean. Such responsibility and accountabilities will include.

• Performing all cost estimating duties including reviewing project documentation.

Preparing complete and accurate budgets, feasibilities & estimates, value engineering, and communicating information to management and clients.

• Researching & procuring of subcontract, labor, materials, and equipment pricing.

• Establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination and professional

leading the estimating function of high value (US$25M++) commercial, residential, resort, infrastructure, marine and energy projects in the Caribbean region.

• Minimum 15 years cost estimating experience at a senior management level within the construction industry.

• Knowledge of regional, US and European forms of construction contract and project procurement procedures.

• Proficient understanding of cost controls, material requirements, building blueprints and construction requirements.

• Strong IT skills, including good knowledge of all Microsoft Office and proprietary estimating software solutions.

• Personal presentation and professionalism.

Salary based on experience.

relationships with clients, consultants, vendors, suppliers, contractors and external contracts.

• Monitor and report on fluctuations throughout the Caribbean Region I respect of labor, plant & material cost, resources availability, outputs and taxation: • Risk and opportunity identification.

Requirements; The successful candidate will require a proven track record in cost estimating of major projects and a combination of knowledge, skills and experience, as follows: • Higher Education qualification in cost Estimating, Quantity Surveying or Building Construction discipline, or extensive equivalent experience.

• Minimum 20 years’ posteducation experience in construction estimating with extensive experience in

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE • ADDRESS APPLICATIONS: EXECUTIVE BOARD, CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE, 1049 LEEWARD HWY, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS, BWI, EMAIL: CHAMPIONSFORCHRISTTCI@GMAIL.COM, FAX: 1-877-580-8743

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION

Take Notice that I, John Freeman, Governor of Turks and Caicos in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3(2) of the Immigration Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Belonger Status to BRITTANY JILL PIERGIOVANNI by virtue of marriage to a Belonger.

Take Notice that I, John Freeman, Governor of Turks and Caicos in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3(2) of the Immigration Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Belonger Status to ANTONIQUE E. WRIGHTTODD by virtue of marriage to a Belonger.

JOHN FREEMAN

JOHN FREEMAN

(Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

(Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION

Take Notice that I, John Freeman, Governor of Turks and Caicos in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3(2) of the Immigration Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Belonger Status to DARLA ANN PIERGIOVANNI by virtue of marriage to a Belonger.

Take Notice that I, John Freeman, Governor of Turks and Caicos in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3(2) of the Immigration Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Belonger Status to LISA LYNN PIERGIOVANNI by virtue of marriage to a Belonger.

JOHN FREEMAN

JOHN FREEMAN

(Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

(Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

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April 8-14, 2017

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ISLANDS PRIDE FISHERIES LTD.

FORTRESS SECURITY & ELECTRONIC SERVICES

Job Description: Hardworking willing to work long hours and weekends Very Knowledgeable in the field, and create and install Security IT systems and programs Create Proposals regard various IT & Security Systems

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the safety of the crew, vessel and catch • Responsible for the service and maintenance of the engines aboard the vessel, including any attached lifeboats • Checking and recording the catch for each crew, including self, catch from traps and ensuring both tallies with total overall catch • Deep-sea line fishing with reel • Assist the trap man to set and pull traps • Gut, ice and store fish, in common with the crew, including the captain/engineer Requirements: • Clean Police Record • Two character references, including one from last employer • Ability to lead a team • Minimum of ten (10) years experience working in same capacity on commercial fishing vessel Salary: Stipend plus based on catch shared equally with crew

Qualifications: Must be over 21 years of age

CONTACT INFORMATION: PLEASE SEND COMPLETE RESUME TO; INFO@FORTRESSSECURITYPRO.COM

SERVICES BY EA

THREE (3) CREW/ FISHERMEN

Is seeking to employ a:

LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION SUPERVISOR REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years gardening experience on large landscape installations, with knowledge on plants/ chemicals and fertilizer sprays, and be able to work with minimum supervision.

• Proficient in the use of heavy machinery (backhoe, bobcat, skytrack, crane): • Certification in horticulture- non-negotiable; • Certification in First Aid and CPR Training

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PLEASE BRING ALL APPLICATIONS TO SERVICES BY EA, GRACE BAY VILLAGE, PROVIDENCIALES, OR E-MAIL TO ADMIN@ENVIRONMENTALARTS.TC. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE FOR INTERVIEW. PLEASE PROVIDE RELEVANT REFERENCES FROM PREVIOUS EMPLOYER

CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

An affiliate of A Touch of Love Ministries International Center

TEACHER NEEDED • Persons must be an active born-again Christian who believes in the work of the Holy Ghost • Submit resume and three references including one from current Pastor • Salaries will be based on qualification and experience

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE • ADDRESS APPLICATIONS: EXECUTIVE BOARD, CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE, 1049 LEEWARD HWY, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS, BWI, EMAIL: CHAMPIONSFORCHRISTTCI@GMAIL.COM, FAX: 1-877-580-8743

DOMESTIC WORKERS

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Requirements: • Bachelors/Master’s degree from reputable institution in area of discipline; Advance degree a plus • Minimum of 5-7 years teaching experience in secondary or post-secondary education • Experience with Christian education curriculum

FLOWERS BY EA Is seeking to employ a:

• Assists in organizing and facilitating the day-to day operations of the kitchen.

• Prepare and present main entrée’s, appetizers, and side orders.

• Assists in the preparation of food items (i.e., preparing vegetables, meat, fish, salads, cold plates) for service.

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using certain flowers for wedding, funerals and other occasions. Applications must be willing to work outdoors for set ups and weddings with irregular hours in doing so. Applicants must have a comprehensive knowledge of Quick books Enterprise and have an outgoing personality who enjoys working with the public.

Starting salary: $3000.00 per month

PLEASE DROP ALL APPLICATIONS TO FLOWERS BY ES LOCATED AT W101A VENTURE HOUSE, GRACE BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES OR EMAIL TO ADMIN@ENVIRONMENTALARTS.TC. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE FOR INTERVIEW.

• Promoting a positive image of the property to guests.

• Must to pleasant, friendly and able to address problems or special requests • Performing daily deep cleaning of guestrooms and public areas.

To work 6 six days per week salary $6.36 per hour.

Minimum of 2-3 years in the specialized field.

KITCHEN HELPER

EVENTS COORDINATOR/ FLORAL DESIGNER Applicants must possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience as an Event Coordinator with proper certification. Must have extensive knowledge on different flowers, foliage and potted plants. Must be able to know the names, seasonal availability and how long the plants will stay fresh. Must also be up-to-date on the current fashions and styles in floral design while at the same time understand the traditions of

• Ability to report on issues and carry out invoicing duties; • Computer literate, able to use and troubleshoot with company software including but not limited to Quick books, POS & inventory software.

• Must be willing to work outdoors with irregular hours, may include weekends and holidays.

• Starting salary is $2500.00 per month

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Duties & Responsibilities: • Prepare and maintain traps • Prepare bait for traps • Deep sea line fishing with reel • Cleaning, icing and storing of catch • Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the vessel Requirements: • Clean Police Record • Two character references, including one from last employer • Ability to work with minimal supervision • Minimum of two (2) years experience working in same capacity on commercial fishing vessel Salary: Based on catch shared equally with crew and captain

ONLY BELONGERS NEED APPLY. APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE FROM BUTTERFIELD GOLD HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT. ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 15TH, 2017

Accredited Certifications or degree in IT & Electronic Security Systems Must have over 8 years’ experience in IT & Electronic Security Systems Field (4) Reference letters form past employers Must have advance computer skills Must be fluent in English language Must have great customer service skills A people’s person & a team player Valid Police record Resume

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ONE (1) CAPTAIN/ENGINEER FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSEL

Minimum of 1-2 years in the specialized field.

To work 6 days per week salary $6.36 per hour.

LABOURERS

• Promoting a positive image of the property to guests.

• Maintaining the cleanliness of the public spaces, linen closets; transport linen and general as required.

Minimum of 2-3 years in the specialized field.

To work 6 six days week salary $6.36 per hour.

WAITRESS

• Greet patrons in a friendly manner.

• Food and beverage serving skills.

• Lifting heavy trays, clearing tables.

Minimum of 1-2 years in the specialized field.

To work 6 six per week salary $6.36 per hour.

POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS ABILITY TO BE ON TIME AND PRESENT FOR ALL SCHEDULED SHIFTS INCLUDING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHOULD EMAIL THEIR CV TO TURCREHU02@CLUB MED.COM OR CONTACT: 649-946-5500 EXT.35313

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SAMMY’S

F&R CONSTRUCTION

EVELINE SAINT FLEUR

Is seeking to employ a:

is seeking an:

Is seeking to employ a:

THE BARBER SHOP

is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

CLEANER LABOURER

LABOURER SALES CLERK CLEANER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

Is seeking to employ a:

Is looking for a:

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a:

TRAINED PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER LABOURER

With a minimum of ten years’ teaching experience and a teacher’s certificate from an accredited institution.

Teachers should be able to teach all subjects to any grade level, complete unit and lesson plans, serve on various committees, and complete annual reports.

Salary is $2,200 per month.

DOMESTIC WORKER To work 6 days a week. must be able to work holidays and weekends. wages starting at $6.25 per hour Belongers will be given first preference Can be contacted between the hours of 9am and 4pm monday to friday

Salary: $12.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week

CONTACT:

CONTACT: 14277

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(649) 344-1519

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

EXECUTIVE ESTIMATOR

To work 5 days per week hourly wages starting at $ 6.25 and $ 6.50 To be contacted between the hours of 9am and 4pm monday to friday

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CONTACT: (649) 231-4855

POSITION OF LABOURER IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

CRYSTAL ANITA GREENE JUBA SOUND Is seeking to employ a:

BLESSING GOD is seeking to employ a:

HOUSEKEEPER MECHANIC

Salary: $7.00 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: CONTACT: (649) 331-9167

(649) 342-6583

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

leading the estimating function of high value (US$25M++) commercial, residential, resort, infrastructure, marine and energy projects in the Caribbean region.

• Minimum 15 years cost estimating experience at a senior management level within the construction industry.

• Knowledge of regional, US and European forms of construction contract and project procurement procedures.

• Proficient understanding of cost controls, material requirements, building blueprints and construction requirements.

• Strong IT skills, including good knowledge of all Microsoft Office and proprietary estimating software solutions.

• Personal presentation and professionalism.

Salary based on experience.

WRITTEN APPLICATIONS WITH PERSONAL DETAILS AND A FULL CURRENT RESUME SHOWING EDUCATIONS, QUALIFICATION AND CAREER EXPERIENCE TO DATE SHOULD BE SENT BY EMAIL TO DECCOTCI@YAHOO.COM AND NO LATER THAN APRIL 15TH 2017

(649) 241-4166

1 DOMESTIC WORKER 1 LABOURER

IS LOOKING FOR A QUALIFIED, EXPERIENCED APPLICANT FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Reporting to the Managing Director, for Process Improvement & Internal Controller will be charged with assessing procedures and controls of various units throughout the Company and making recommendations for improvement. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work with individuals with diverse experience and backgrounds. The individual will be responsible for developing test plans for promoting business activities, issuing a written report documenting current procedures and detailing recommendations for improvement and following to assess progress achieved. He/she must be a nimble thinker who can quickly assess the larger risks before making recommendations for improvement related to detail procedures and duties. Graduate Degree in a related field, 5+ years’ experience in a business of this nature, ability to work independently, strong analytic ability, strong written and oral communication skills, Detail orientated. Salary: $30,000 + per annum.

ASSISTANT ANALYST

Reporting to the Managing Director, assumes responsibility for all aspects of purchasing and import documentation on international purchases for the Operations, including: costs of goods analysis to comply with budgets, maximizing revenues through price negotiations, maintain inventory and stock control, communicate between management and suppliers on shortages and order fulfillment, coordinate deliveries, shipments, responsible for team members, ability to multi task and work under pressure within a fast-paced work environment. Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills. Must have a vehicle, valid drivers’ license and be willing to work holidays and weekends. 5+ years’ experience in procurement. Strong computer/POS organizational and analytical skills. Salary: $24,000 + per annum.

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relationships with clients, consultants, vendors, suppliers, contractors and external contracts.

• Monitor and report on fluctuations throughout the Caribbean Region I respect of labor, plant & material cost, resources availability, outputs and taxation: • Risk and opportunity identification.

Requirements; The successful candidate will require a proven track record in cost estimating of major projects and a combination of knowledge, skills and experience, as follows: • Higher Education qualification in cost Estimating, Quantity Surveying or Building Construction discipline, or extensive equivalent experience.

• Minimum 20 years’ posteducation experience in construction estimating with extensive experience in

(649) 244-7927

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

Is seeking to employ a:

SKYLINE DISTRIBUTORS LTD.

DECCO (TCI) LTD

Decco (TCI) Ltd has a requirement for an experienced Executive Estimator to join our construction team in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Executive Estimator will be responsible and accountable for the estimating function of major construction projects throughout the Caribbean. Such responsibility and accountabilities will include.

• Performing all cost estimating duties including reviewing project documentation.

Preparing complete and accurate budgets, feasibilities & estimates, value engineering, and communicating information to management and clients.

• Researching & procuring of subcontract, labor, materials, and equipment pricing.

• Establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination and professional

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

DIRECT DEVELOPMENT DANIEL MISSICK

RICHMOND HILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING TO RICHHILLPREP@YAHOO.COM

(649) 243-2928

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CONTACT: 14287

(649) 347-3654

(649) 346-2473

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CONTACT:

Salary: $150.00 per week Must be willing to work 4 days a week

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

SALARY: $7.00 PER HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS A WEEK

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BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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(649) 241-0397

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Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

NATHAN SMITH

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ESTEL PLUMBING

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ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS, PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO PO BOX 762. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED BELONGERS. ONLY THOSE RECEIVING AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

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CONTACT:

MANDY THOMPSON Is seeking to employ a:

(649) 241-2627

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BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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(649) 331-6364

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

MANVILLA PRATT Is seeking to employ a:

(649) 241-0397

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

MARANTHA RETAIL Is seeking to employ a:

CONTACT: (649) 343-1237

KB HOME CENTER

LUC SAINT JEAN

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

LABOURER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

LABOURER LABOURER CONTACT:

CONTACT:

EVERGREEN is seeking to employ a:

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing To work 5 days per week

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing To work 5 days a week

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

is seeking an:

MARIE CLAUDE DAVIS Is seeking to employ a:

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week

(649) 339-4663

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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SALES PERSON

ESTEL PLUMBING

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Is seeking to employ a:

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DOMESTIC WORKER NEEDED

DOLPHIN’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

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RODSTON ADAMS THE WASH

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

(649) 241-7995

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SKY PILOT Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

LABOURER CARETAKER

LABOURER BABYSITTER CAR WASHER GREENSKEEPER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

is seeking to employ a:

ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

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Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

Must have experience and able to work with little or no supervision.

Salary start at $6.50 per hour and is based on experience.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS APRIL 21ST 2017 INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD SEND APPLICATION VIA FAX TO

(649) 941-4034 C/O ALLIANCE REALTY LTD.

Salary: $7.00 per hour Must be willing To work 6 days per week

(649) 346-8003

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 232-3692 THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

Hiring for a new position of a :

DIRECTOR OF EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

CABINET MAKER $8.00 Per hour furniture $ 8.00 per hour

QUALITY UPHOLSTERY

MAINTENANCE Man $8.00 Per hour

(649) 431-1241

(649) 241-0576

(649) 342-7335

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

RAMPART PROPERTY HOLDINGS LTD.

OLYMPIC CONSTRUCTION

CONTACT:

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

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(649) 347-5026

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(649) 941-8472

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CONTACT:

TRAVEL TO SEE

LEYDIS SALON AND BARBER SHOP

CASHIER BARBER

1 LABOURER 1 BAKER

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 21ST 2017.

INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD SEND APPLICATIONS VIA FAX AT

(649) 244-0065

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CAREGIVER Is seeking to employ a:

Main duties will be domestic duties. Must be able to speak English, Salary starts at $6.50 per hour Will have to work 6 days a week.

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

WAITER/ WAITRESS

PIRATE’S DEN SEEKS

Seeks:

is seeking to employ a:

CONTACT:

Job Description: • Attending to guests as needed • Coordinating and supervising resort and guest activities or events • Directing staff operations • Maintaining inventory and written reports • Maintaining communication between staff, guests & management • Must be willing to work om weekends and holidays Qualifications:

• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Communications or similar • Must have certification and experience in Professional Writing (English) • Must be fluent in English, French and Spanish ( written and oral) • Must have driver’s license and means of transportation • 3-5 years’ experience in Service/Hospitality • Annual salary for position is $36,000

EMAIL APPLICATIONS WITH COVER LETTER, RESUME AND LETTERS OF REFERENCE TO: INFO@AQUAMARIEBEACHOUSES.COM OR MAIL TO 8 TURTLE COVE DR., PROVIDENCIALES, TCI • TELEPHONE CONTACT: (649) 232-4119 INTERESTED TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDERS CAN ALSO SUBMIT COPIES OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE TCI LABOR DEPT

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MEDGINE SEJOUR

is seeking an:

IJ VARIETY STORE

(649) 245-9274

HAIRSTYLIST NAIL TECHNICIAN

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

CONTACT:

D’RUDY BEAUTY SALON

(649) 242-7157

CONTACT:

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Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

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RESTAURANT CAPTAIN (649) 941-5341

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WJ BUSINESS SERVICES

Is seeking to employ a:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 343-1848

Salary: $ 6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

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TIKI HUT

(649) 331-8531

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THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT: 14294

(649) 243-3443

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

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

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Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week

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ABC FUN HOUSE

APEX INNOVATIVE BUILDERS

CRANDELL LIGHTBOURNE Is seeking to employ a:

CRYSTAL A. GREENE

NANNCIE PIERREZAMOR

SAMUEL WILSON

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

5 CARETAKERS 1 LABOURER LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

Blue Hills, P.O. Box 583, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands. Tel: 946-4411

Seeks an:

LIQUOR’S PLUS/NIQUE’S FOOD MART, NORTH CAICOS CASHIER/DOMESTIC HELPER NEEDED

OUTBOARD BOAT MECHANIC

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.

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INTERESTED PARTIES APPLY IN WRITING ROYANN_30@HOTMAIL.COM OR BY HAND AT LIQUORS PLUS/NIQUE’S FOOD, NORTH CAICOS. BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY BY 21ST APRIL, 2017.

Diagnostic and troubleshooting the following engines • Suzuki, Evinrude, Johnson, Mercury, Seadoo • Must be willing to work a minimum of 44 hours per week, holidays and weekends if necessary. Salary will commensurate with experience (10-15 years) and performance

FAX RESUMES TO:

(649) 946-4945

GARDENERS/ LABOURERS Applicants must be able to work outdoors performing manual and physical labor. They must be able to operate a jackhammer, lawn mower and chainsaw. They will be asked to dig holes, mix and spread topsoil/cow manure and plant. They must be able to speak and communicate in English. Starting salary is $6.25/hour and may be required to work on weekends and holidays if needed.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS INCLUDING ISLANDERS/BELONGERS CAN BRING ALL APPLICATIONS TO EA SERVICES LTD. LOCATED AT #65 BEECHWOOD ROAD, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES OR E-MAIL TO MARY@ENVIRONMENTALARTS.TC SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE FOR INTERVIEW. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS.

R&B COMPUTER

2 KITCHEN HELPER

• Assists in organizing and facilitating the day-to day operations of the kitchen.

• Prepare and present main entrée’s, appetizers, and side orders.

• Assists in the preparation of food items (i.e., preparing vegetables, meat, fish, salads, cold plates) for service.

PLEASE CONTACT: CAICOS TOURS ON 432-0007 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY

Is seeking to employ:

Applicant must be honest, reliable and hardworking

CONTACT: (649) 231-0327

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Must have 5 years’ experience in this field Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work six days a week including holidays and weekends

CONTACT: 941-7220 EMAIL: INFO@EQIUILSPA.COM

Salary: $7.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week

Is seeking to employ a:

2 MASSAGE THERAPIST

1 WAITRESS

STORE CLERK

PENN’S DRYWAL DESIGN

EQUILIBRIUM SPA

• Greet patrons in a friendly manner.

• Food and beverage serving skills.

• Lifting heavy trays, clearing tables.

Minimum of 1-2 years in the specialized field.

To work 6 six per week salary $6.36 per hour.

POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS ABILITY TO BE ON TIME AND PRESENT FOR ALL SCHEDULED SHIFTS INCLUDING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHOULD EMAIL THEIR CV TO TURCREHU02@CLUB MED.COM OR CONTACT: 649-946-5500 EXT.35313

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2 LABOURERS

• Promoting a positive image of the property to guests.

• Maintaining the cleanliness of the public spaces, linen closets; transport linen and general as required.

Minimum of 2-3 years in the specialized field.

To work 6 six days week salary $6.36 per hour.

appearance, free of drugs and alcohol and MUST be punctual. The working week is Monday- Saturday including bank holidays, hours are from 8:00 am until the last guests have been returned to their resorts.

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 3 days per week

CONTACT: 14255

• Promoting a positive image of the property to guests.

• Must to pleasant, friendly and able to address problems or special requests • Performing daily deep cleaning of guestrooms and public areas.

To work 6 six days per week salary $6.36 per hour.

Minimum of 2-3 years in the specialized field.

Caicos Tours is looking for a Driver to shuttle guests from and to their resorts.

Candidates will need to have a current drivers’ license and a clean driving record. The successful candidate will be of neat

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5 DOMESTIC WORKERS

is seeking to employ a:

DRIVER

Minimum of 1-2 years in the specialized field.

To work 6 days per week salary $6.36 per hour.

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

SERVICES BY EA SEEKS:

WANTED

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

(649) 342-2511

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THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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S. WALKIN & SON

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 343-4441

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week

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THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 331-9167

Salary: $100.00 per week Must be willing to work 4 days a week

(649) 343-1402

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING EMPLOYMENT.

(649) 343-1056

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 4 days a week

is seeking to employ a:

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(649) 344-6599

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CONTACT:

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(649) 243-7682

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week

Salary is $6.50 per hour.

Interested candidate may contact the employer

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CONTACT:

14346

Salary: $250.00 per week Must be willing to work 6 days a week

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Is seeking employment for the following:

Is seeking to employ a:

AL’S HAULING & EQUIPMENT LTD

D AND S CONSTRUCTION

Is looking for an experienced:

RESUME CAN BE DROPPED OFF OR EMAIL TO: AL’S HAULING & EQUIPMENT LTD #80 SATURN DRIVE SOUTH DOCK ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI • ALSHAULING@YAHOO.COM • (649) 941-4015

Must have at least 3 or more years experience and able to work with little or no supervision. Duties include but not limited to clean and level the surface to be tiled, measure and cut tile, arrange tiles according to the design plans, prepare and apply mortar or other adhesives, install tile in the planned area, apply grout with a rubber trowel and wipe off excess grout and apply necessary finishes, such as sealants. Salary start at $300 weekly and is based on experience.

Deadline for application is April 14th 2017

INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD SEND APPLICATION VIA FAX TO 649-941-4034.

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

PTS LIMITED Is seeking to employ:

TEACHER Invites suitably persons for the position of:

REPAIR SHOP MECHANIC REQUIREMENTS:

A-Beka Curriculum.

• Must be familiar with Primary Education within the Caribbean.

• Certified in combustion engines • Must hold valid TCI driver’s license • Must have excellent written and oral communication in English • Certified in Electrical systems • Must have a minimum of 9 years in 2 and 4 cycle engines • Must be a high school graduate • Must have 9 years’ experience in Diesel and

COMPENSATION INCLUDES:

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience Suitable APPLICANTS can forward Resumes along with copies of Qualifications, two (2) Character References.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AT COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CENTRE, A.O.G. LEEWARD HIGHWAY, P.O. BOX 939, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS. E-MAIL: COMASSEM@TCIWAY.TC

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REQUIREMENTS • Must be a practicing Born Again Christian.

• Must have at least 5 years teaching experience.

• Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent from an accredited institution.

• Teacher Certifi cate / Diploma from a recognized Educational Institution.

• Must have a working knowledge of the

Skills: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Must be highly organized and detail oriented • Outgoing personality and a people’s person • Must be able to multitask and meet deadlines • Must be proficient in word, excel, power-point and outlook • Must be experienced in providing exceptional customer service • Willing to work shift pattern including weekends and holidays • Clean Police record RESPONSIBILITIES • Monitor team performances and delegating 14314

PwC (TCI) Ltd. Requires role.

Experience in audit required Salary: $40,000 - $50,000 per annum

TCMILLWORK LTD. Architectural woodworking, Cabinetry and Design

CNC OPERATOR

Skills Required: • 5 years work experience in woodworking,

joinery and cabinet making.

• Trained to operate CNC machine.

Salary at $10.00 per hour Skills required for all 3 positions below: • Individual must have previous experience with manufacture, construction, and installation of high end cabinetry.

• Must be familiar with operation of all current woodworking machinery and tools with proper safety practices.

• Must be able to read Auto-Cad drawings.

• English speaking, bilingual preferred.

Duties: Operate molder and CNC machine, cabinetmaking, refinishing, and installation.

Assist other employees in general millshop operations and maintenance. Must be professional and courteous.

PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS TO: TCMILLWORK@TCIWAY.TC CONTACT PERSON: STEPHANE GAUDET 231-4537

SUBMIT APPLICATION ALONG WITH PHOTOGRAPH TO: GENERAL MANAGER, TCA HANDLING, TOWN CENTRE MALL, PROVIDENCIALES

TCI GIFTS BOUTIQUE

Is seeking to employ:

is seeking to employ the following:

SUPERVISOR Salary: $200 per week Must be willing to work 6 days a week

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MOLDER OPERATOR

Skills Required: • 5 years work experience in woodworking, joinery and cabinet making.

• Trained to operate 5 heads molding machine.

Salary at $10.00 per hour

tasks • Assist with training and development of staff • Handling and resolving staff and customers complaints • Knowledgeable in QIK system • Evaluate daily manpower and prepare work schedule • Ability to motivate, supervise and lead a team of a minimum of 35 staff • Salary Range: $2,500-$3,000 per month • Requirement: College graduate Five or more years in the airline industry Ramp Agent Starting salary $7.50 per hour Aircraft Cleaners-$7.50 per hour

MR. BIGGS CAR WASH

South dock road, P.O. box 238, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

Skills Required: • 5 years work experience in manufacturing furniture, woodworking, joinery and cabinet making.

Salary at $9.00 per hour

APPLICANTS WILL SUBMITTED TO EXTENSIVE TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECKS TO CONFIRM THE ABOVE CRITERIA. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICANTS WITH RESUME AND REFERENCES IS APRIL 14TH 2017 BY EMAIL TO: INFO@PTSEQUIPMENT.NET

CUSTOMER SERVICE COORDINATOR

ONE (1) QUALIFIED ACA, ACCA, CPA OR ACMA FOR AN AUDIT SENIOR

FURNITURE CARPENTER

gasoline engines • Must be computer literate • Must have at least 9 years in repairing electrical tools • Must be able to work weekends and holidays • Must have a clean police record • Must be knowledgeable in OSHA • Must have two written references from previous Employers Salary: $500.00 weekly

TCA HANDLING IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

PWC (TCI) LTD. REQUIRES:

APPLY TO NICK.HAYWOOD@TC.PWC.COM OR TELEFAX: 649-946-4892, NO LATER THAN APRIL 11, 2017 PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS

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Must have experience in restoring heavy equipment and mig/ tig welding etc.

Must be willing to work on weekends Salary $12.00 per hour This position is for work permit renewal

1 LABOURER

CERTIFIED WELDER & BODY REPAIRMAN

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must possess certificates in Caterpillar, Cummins, Komatsu and Perkins diesel engines also be able to diagnose electronic, ECM Control Systems salary $10.00 per hour this position is for work

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

Seeks:

CONTACT: 341-9570 This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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permit renewal

1 DOMESTIC WORKER

$6.25 PER HOUR

1 CASHIER

$6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 14257

(New Position) To repaint and restore heavy equipment including handling, sand blasting equipment, cleaning and any prep work involve in restoration projects.

Salary Starts at $12.00 per hour.

Must be willing to work six days per week (Monday –

Saturday) This position is a new position

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AUTO BODY REPAIRMAN

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(649) 342-3753

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BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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FOR SALE

Colombian Emeralds International “the worlds foremost Emerald dealer” with over 50 stores world wide has exciting career opportunity as a:

RETAIL ATTENDANT IN FINE ART OF JEWELRY SELLING.

KERBS • 500 TONS QUARRY SAND • 30,000 TONS QUARRY/FILL • MOULDS FORSCABS-KERBS-SAND DOLLARS ETC • BOARD ROOM TABLE-DESKS-FILING CABINETS • 400’ COMMERCIAL WATERFRONT WITH 6.4 ACRES

QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum 1 year customer service experience • Possess a clean police record • Basic computer knowledge • Must be able to work on own initiative • Works well in a team setting in order to meet company objectives • Likes to interact with people, strong verbal command • Must be trustworthy, polite, punctual with a jovial personality • Able to work weekends/public holidays and at a moments notice

• CAT- DA • VOLVO ENGINE WITH 40’ TRAILER • 1X4 WHEEL HEAVY DUTY TRAILER • 1X6 WHEEL HEAVY DUTY TRAILER • BLOCK MAKING FACTORY- INCLUDING RACKS PLUS PLATES • JAW STONE CRUSHER • BOB CAT • 30’ BOAT-DIESEL • 200- ROADSIDE

FORWARD ALL CV AND COVER LETTERS BY EMAIL :ATTN: NORDICA DELL NORDICA.DELL@DFCH.COM/ 44302@DFCH.COM

CONTACT: 431-0645 OR 431-0821

SUNNY FOODS - WHOLESALE & CASH N CARRY Is now interviewing for the following position:

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

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Must have 5 years experience and show proficiency with cu and polishing natural and man made stone Must be able to fabricate marble and granite slab products according to specificaons 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 fabricaon, rally other coworkers and follow direc from supervisors.

T&R PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (6) days per week Work permit holder CONTACT: 242-3014

salary: $6.50 per hour must be willing to work 6 days a week CONTACT: 242-3014 work permit holder

PROFESSIONAL UPHOLSTERY Seeking

FAUDLER JOSEPH Seeking

(1) LABOURER

Salary: $6.50 per hour

PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON AT SUNNY FOODS, 53 SOUTH DOCK RD, 5 CAYS, P-941-8112.

PLEASE CONTACT 231-4851 AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Being bilingual is a bonus

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS SEEKING THE FOLLOWIFNG: INSIGHT LTD, RIPPLES LTD, VILLA DEL MAR, SOUTH WIND MILLWORK, E.Y. CONTRACTORS, FACES AND FINGERS, COYABA RESTAURANT, COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION

1 MECHANIC 1 KITCHEN HELPER 1 GARDENER SUPERVISOR 1 COSMETOLOGIST 1 NAIL

(1) UPHOLSTER Salary: $6.50 per hour (6) day per week Belonger need only apply CONTACT: 242-3014

Must be: • Good at designing neat, well-made clothes (in a timely manner) by paying special attention to detail.

• Knowledgeable of various types of fabrics and sewing techniques.

• Good at alterations i.e. taking in garments and fixing various issues.

• Have a friendly and helpful attitude. Should also be able to work with little to no supervision.

• Able to work 6 days per week (Mon-Sat), extended hours on occasion, and holidays as needed.

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

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LABOURER

able to work in diverse temperatureenvironments including coolers and freezers that reach temperatures up to -10 Fahrenheit or -23 Celsius.

Must be willing to work extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

• Must have financial management experience in a food service operation.

Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.

• Higher education such as some college or university and formal culinary training is preferred.

TECHNICIAN 1 CARPENTER HELPER 1 WAITRESS I CARPENTER

ROXY BEAUTY SALON

is seeking to employ a:

is seeking to employ the following:

CONTACT: (649) 242-7211

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

AIRPORT ROAD

1 SALON HELPER

To work 5 days per week Hourly wages starting at $6.25 Can be contacted between the hours of 9am and 4pm monday to friday

SALARY: $6.25, $8.50, $ 11.00, $15.00 PER HOUR $300.00 PER WEEK

CONTACT: 345-7212 OR EMAIL WARDSCONSULTANCY30@GMAIL.COM POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HLD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS.

KERMITT WILLIAMS GRAND TURK

DOMESTIC WORKER

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ESTEL PLUMBING is seeking to employ a

SEEKING A TAILOR/ SEAMSTRESS WITH AT LEAST 10+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.

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STONE FABRICATOR

THAI ASIAN CHEF

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must have minimum 5 years experience as a Chef preparing, cooking and presenting Asian / Thai Cuisine.

• Must have experience in purchasing such products through cost efficient supply channels.

• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience managing employees in a fast paced kitchen environment.

• Must be experienced in the area of food safety and quality control.

• Must be will and

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South Dock Rd.

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STONE FABRICATOR WITH TCI MARBLE AND GRANITE LTD.

PLEASE EMAIL RESUMES TO LISEGULA37@GMAIL.COM POSITION IS BEING ADVERTISE FOR A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. APPLICATIONS FOR QUALIFIED TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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JOB DISCRIPTION: • Responsible for sales, cashiering (including making correct change, perform accurate conversion of foreign exchange) • Conduct credit card transactions • Input of customer information in point of sale terminals • Reconciling cash at the end of the day • Participating in the setting up of store each morning and securing all merchandise in store safe at close of day • Cleanliness of showcases ,daily displays along with general care of merchandise and store • Participate in daily marketing activities to drive sales

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COLOMBIAN EMERALDS INTENATIONAL

To wash, cut hair, help in the area of pedicure and cleaning the work area.

1 STYLIST

To sew, install with brazilian method and knots fusion.

1 HAIR DRESSER

Professional in applying, changing color and highlights. Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 per hour.

CONTACT: (649) 347-3121

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April 8-14, 2017

April 8-14, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

PUBLIC NOTICE BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION (Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

Take Notice that I, John Freeman, Governor of Turks and Caicos in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3(2) of the Immigration Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Belonger Status to MARIELIZA JUAN DE ADAMS by virtue of marriage to a Belonger.

JOHN FREEMAN

VACANCIES D&B AUTO RENTAL

AUTO MECHANIC

• Completing preventive maintenance • Able to use testing equipment • A minimum of six years experience in repairing Japanese, American and European vehicles • Minimum of six years post technical qualification • Applicant must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Salary US$12/hr

AUTO MECHANIC HELPER

• Assist Mechanic in completing preventive maintenance • Able to remove and disassembles unit, such as engine and transmission • Lubricates and washes vehicle

• A minimum of two years experience in repairing Japanese, American and European vehicles • Applicant must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Salary US$8/hr

AUTO MECHANIC

• Completing preventive maintenance • Able to use testing equipment • A minimum of six years experience in repairing Japanese, American and European vehicles • Minimum of six years post technical qualification • Applicant must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Salary US$12/hr

INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD FORWARD RESUMES AND QUALIFICATION TO ROBERT@DNBAUTOPARTS.COM OR BRITTAYA@DNBAUTOPARTS.COM

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION

Take Notice that I, John Freeman, Governor of Turks and Caicos in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3(2) of the Immigration Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Belonger Status to ZORANLLY J.S. CASTILLO FREITES by virtue of marriage to a Belonger.

Take Notice that I, John Freeman, Governor of Turks and Caicos in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3(2) of the Immigration Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Belonger Status to GUILENE CESAIREWILLIAMS by virtue of marriage to a Belonger.

JOHN FREEMAN

JOHN FREEMAN

(Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

(Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION

Take Notice that I, John Freeman, Governor of Turks and Caicos in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3(2) of the Immigration Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Belonger Status to CARLA A.I. MANSWELL HALL by virtue of marriage to a Belonger.

Take Notice that I, John Freeman, Governor of Turks and Caicos in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3(2) of the Immigration Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Belonger Status to DONNA MARIE THOMASGARDINER by virtue of marriage to a Belonger.

JOHN FREEMAN

JOHN FREEMAN

(Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

(Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

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HERZOG CARIBBEAN LTD. is seeking to employ a:

ASPHALT SUPERINTENDENT

Graceway IGA Supermarket invites applications from suitable qualified individuals to fill the listed positions currently held by work permit holders:

With the knowledge of managing commercial grading and paving crews. Projects include major airport runways, taxiways and aprons, major retail parking lots, street and road construction, demolition and grading, asphalt paving and pavement markings.

GENERAL MANAGER

Responsibilities • Ability to perform asphalt paving in accordance with TCI specifications.

• Ability to read plans and specifications (application rates, grades, slope, drainage, etc.).

• Proven track record of completing jobs under budget and on-time.

• Ability to manage all aspects of the operation including ordering of materials, logistics, maintenance and outside services.

• Coordination between other crews, subs and vendors.

Qualifications • Minimum 5 years asphalt superintendent experience • Minimum 5 years of paving experience • Clean Police Record • Valid Driver’s License Skills • Knowledge of the local customers, materials and specifications is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven record of being a self-starter and able to work under limited supervision.

• Able to recognize drainage issues.

• Good physical strength.

• Good physical stamina.

• Good manual dexterity.

• Great attention to detail.

• Works well as team leader.

Compensation $42K ~ $62K per annum Position Type Full-Time

REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

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FLAMINGO PHARMACY VACANCIES

WINE SPECIALIST

SENIOR PHARMACIST • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • •

New vacancy

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in pharmacy from an accredited university.

Eligible to register with the TCI Health Practitioners Board and MPS. At least 10 years post qualification experience.

Duties will include dispensing, clinical assessment, patient counseling, staff training and inventory management.

Proven ability to supervise a busy community pharmacy including team of 10 staff.

Exceptional clinical knowledge (will be tested during the interview process).

Willing to work long shifts including weekends and holidays.

Salary $70-75K

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

This position is responsible to promote and demonstrate fine wine knowledge throughout the island to increase sales among high profile local restaurants and retail accounts / customers while including managing logistics of wine shipments and consolidations in various wine worldwide countries. Requirements include:

REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

ASSISTANT PHARMACY MANAGER

• Ensue a good range of well priced quality wines is available • Create marketing and sales programs to increase sales • Purchase all wines, spirits and beers from local and international suppliers for Graceway Supermarkets • Create marketing and sales program to increase sales, maintain and develop the established distributorships, create additional exclusive distributorships and representations • Experience in whole sale distribution and retail of wines and spirits is essential • At least 5 – 7 years experience in international procurement of wines and spirits including working at the consulting level with large distributors is required • Previous years of retail, grocery management experience will be an added plus • Must be able to show strong background and understanding of French, Spanish and Italian wines Salary rate will commensurate with experience and qualifications

Work permit renewal

Assist with management of wholesale and pharmacy operations.

Devise and implement sales incentives and training for sales associates.

Manage local & international inventory logistics.

Prepare monthly sales analysis. Analyze variances and initiate corrective actions At least ten years relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Proven ability in pharmaceutical sales, marketing and product launches.

In depth knowledge of legal and regulatory matters relating to pharmaceutical purchasing.

Fluent in Spanish.

Salary commensurate with experience in the range $40-48K plus performance related bonus.

QUALIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Work permit renewal

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• Must have pharmacy technician qualification from an accredited college, including at least 1 year of classroom based learning.

• At least 3 years post qualification experience in a busy pharmacy.

• Duties will include accurate dispensing, use of dispensary software, maintenance of inventory, NHIP billing, handling OTC enquiries, extemporaneous liquid and cream preparation.

• Will be required to pass a pharmacy technician exam paper including calculations as part of interview process.

• Willing to work long shifts, weekends and holidays.

• $12-$14 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

PLEASE SEND RESUME, COPY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND IMMIGRATION STATUS TO JOBS@ FLAMINGOPHARMACY.COM OR FAX TO 649 941 4098 WITH A COPY TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT. TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDERS PREFERRED. CLOSING DATE APRIL 30TH 2017.

• Over ten (10) years experience in supermarket retail and wholesale management with a minimum of five (5) years in a senior management position to include management of individual departments • Experience in company expansion projects with the ability to lead and develop new store concept, design, layout, format and operations.

• Proficient in the understanding of retail and wholesale accounting and good business practices related to documentation and record keeping • Strong current product knowledge of the retail industry and a proven record in the ability to achieve the budgeted financial and operating results, including sales, profitability, and wage percentage • Experience managing and developing the human resources activities, maintain and develop organizational culture, values and reputation in market and with all staff, customers, suppliers, partners and governmental bodies.

• Must have the ability to identify, develop and direct the implementation of business strategy and report to shareholders on organizational plans, financial disclosure and operational performance.

• Ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays Salary rate will commensurate with experience and qualifications

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICANTS IS APRIL 7TH 2017 SUBMIT TO: GRACEWAY IGA SUPERMARKET MAIN OFFICE COMPLEX OR EMAIL: HR@GRACEWAYIGA.COM PLEASE NOTE: ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACT TO ATTEND INTERVIEWS.

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PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO MAIN OFFICE AT C 5-6 CARIBBEAN PLACE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES TCI.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The position is the general overseer of all aspects of Grace way Supermarkets.

This includes providing leadership and motivation to promote the consistent execution of standard practices, policies and procedures. Setting the tone and leading the stores culture/environment to ensure success in all aspects of customer service, profitability, operations, people development, merchandise presentation and merchandise assortment.

April 8-14, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR

VACANCY

SENIOR HFC ENGINEER

Point Grace is seeking an energetic and outgoing individual to fill the position of Housekeeping Supervisor at the resort. The role will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operations for both the Housekeeping and Laundry Departments JOB DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBILITIES: • Liaise with Front Desk Manager and Front Desk Agents on all matters relating to guest and Owner arrivals, VIP’s, laundry operations, guest supplies, suite amenities and all other guest/owner services and amenities.

• Under the direction of the General Manager/Accounting Department be responsible for inventories control and maintenance: checking and maintaining par levels of all suite inventories • Assist the General Manager in maintaining tight control on all Housekeeping activities and ensure systems are in place to detect misappropriation of Resort property. Report any anomalies to General Manager in a timely manner.

Requirements: • High school diploma required, appropriate hospitality certifications preferred.

• Must be a strong communicator • Must be able to effectively set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate tasks.

• Must be fluent in English, other languages an asset.

• Must be proficient with computers including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Visual one and Micros software experience preferred.

• Must be willing and able to work all shifts and days with a flexible schedule as deemed necessary by the General Manager.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB:

The objective of this position is to manage the HFC infrastructure and services including satellite dish farms.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the deployment and maintenance of HFC infrastructure and services • End-to-end HFC troubleshooting, from customer premises to Headend • Video quality assurance, to include staging and testing of service • Video monitoring and channel planning / management • Analyze, Maintain, Update, and develop robust, highly scalable Headend interactive systems CMTS, STB, CM. • Interface with vendor to understand existing products and define new features • Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure successful launches of interactive applications • Support the HE and OSP teams for features and performance tests • Research and stay on top of industrial development of interactive technologies • Maintain satellite dish infrastructure and IRDs • Maintain the Network, service visit and service installation KPI’s in acceptable levels.

Base salary $30,000 - 36,000 range per annum commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE JOB

SOUS CHEF

• A Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent.

• At least 5 years’ experience in the management of HFC Headend and outdoor plant planning experience • Knowledge of MPEG 4 / HD / SD • Knowledge of Conditional Access (CAS), Digital Rights Management (DRM) • Experience working With Encoders, Transcoders, Middleware Vendor systems • Strong knowledge in HFC distribution (end to end) • Video/Cable/Satellite experience in an MSO or telecommunications provider environment.

• Testing experience on both analog and digital video equipment used in a traditional headend environment.

• Experience using video testing equipment including RF spectrum analyzers, QAM analyzers and MPEG analyzers.

• Video headend and video hub testing, integration, and operation experience.

• Program stream processing, multiplexing and encryption.

• Arris D5 or Appeartv content grooming experience a plus • QAM modulation and maintenance including MER and BER measurements.

• MPEG standard knowledge and testing experience.

• RF combining network construction and maintenance.

• Optical amplifier (i.e. EDFA) network construction and maintenance.

• RF distortion measurements including ingress, carrier-to-noise, CSO and CTB. • Leakage measurements knowledge.

• Knowledge of video specifications and interfaces to set-top boxes.

• Arris headend/Cisco headend experience.

• Knowledge of RF forward and return path operation between the STB and headend.

• Ability to trouble-shoot issues with LAN/WAN environment.

• Basic networking concepts.

• Optical Engineering Knowledge • Understand Optical Design and Architecture • Cable Network Service Provider Experience • CMTS configuration capable • DOCSIS 3.0 experience • CCNP/CCIE Certification (NICE TO HAVE) • Understanding of IPTV, preferably Mediaroom or Minerva and video compression.

Base salary $26,400 - 31,200 range per annum commensurate with qualifications and experience.

COOK

The successful candidate is required to have experience with, preparing a variety of different cuisines in a fine dining environment. They will understand the importance of consistency and have knowledge of food preparation techniques and health and safety requirements.

Duties include preparation of all food items according to standard. Maintain the highest quality and appearance of all food orders. Maintain orderly, clean refrigerators and work areas.

Base salary $7.00 to $10.00 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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DEADLINE: AD IS FOR RENEWAL. HOWEVER, POSITIONS OPEN TO ALL SUITABLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST FORWARD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME FOR THE ATTENTION OF THE DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES TO HRTCI@DIGICELGROUP.COM. THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 21, 2017

We are seeking a skilled Sous Chef who can provide excellent International culinary skills, strong management and training skills and effective communication skills. The position involves working in the resort’s two restaurants, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The successful candidate will be a Sous chef who can bring variety; style and a high level of professionalism in order to achieve the highest possible culinary standards- an all- around of many cuisines with a background in International boutique properties.

In addition to formal professional qualifications, the successful candidate will have at least three years experience in luxury resorts or award winning restaurants.

Experience in matching food and wine would be great asset.

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, POINT GRACE MANAGEMENT, P.O. BOX 700, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS, TEL: (649) 946-5096; FAX (649) 946-5097; EMAIL: HUMANRESOURCES@POINTGRACE.COM. NTERESTED BELONGERS MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOUR & WORK PERMIT BOARD ZONE 2. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION IS APRIL 30TH, 2017.

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TOUCH OF CLASS

EQUILIBRIUM SPA Is seeking to employ:

BAR MANAGER

LABOURER

• At least 5 years of industry experience working in a high volume environment • Full bar training with complete understanding of all facets of bar environment • Complete knowledge of all drink recipes.

• Deep knowledge of wine, spirits and beers.

• Fully trained in wine service with ability to properly open bottles table side and recognize appropriate glassware.

• Must be fluent in English both written and oral.

• Complete detailed knowledge of Micros POS system and demonstrated full knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Understanding of inventory control

CONTACT: (649) 244-0469

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SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK

TRAINING AND EDUCATION:

2 MASSAGE THERAPIST Must have 5 years’ experience in this field Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work six days a week including holidays and weekends

CONTACT: 941-7220 EMAIL: INFO@EQIUILSPA.COM

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is seeking to employ a:

RESORT GENERAL MANAGER

SKILL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Very strong interpersonal skills with an engaging personality.

• Ability to multi task in a fast pace, high pressure environment.

• Strong math skills associated with counting of inventory and balancing cash.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others and lead by example.

• Must be able to work extended hours on his/her feet including nights, weekends and holidays.

• Must be able to comfortably lift at least 25 lbs.

• Strong conversational skills and willingness to stay apprised of current events.

• Maintain a clean and well groomed appearance in the presence of both other employees and clients.

• Ability to consistently be punctual for work.

• Maintain a clean work station throughout shift • Must maintain a clean, well kept appearance upon arrival and throughout shifts • Must be willing to participate in cleaning duties assigned by superiors.

• Must be polite and cordial to co-workers and clients at all times.

• Must be capable of carrying at least 3 dishes with food for delivery to tables.

• Must be able to carry a drink tray full with drinks without spilling.

• Must have complete knowledge of food and beverage as it relates to company menus including ingredients and preparation.

• Must have complete knowledge of the menu (both food and drinks) as well as specials being offered.

• Must be able to operate a blender for the purposes of making specific drinks.

• Must be able to perform opening and closing duties • Ensuring each day that all aspects of the bar are kept clean and maintained • Supervising the twice weekly scheduled “Deep Cleaning” of both the upper and lower bars • Maintain proper organization of the room and house charges box • Ensure that new bar staff are properly trained as per company guidelines • Assist upper management in the enforcement of company policy and procedures • Keep a positive attitude and an open line of communication with fellow employees thus ensuring effective conflict resolution • Must ensure all other bar employees complete pre and post shift duties.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter that takes both initiative and direction, this individual will have the ability to anticipate problems, then identify and implement solutions.

Belongers Given Preference, Apply in Person with CV to be considered

We are currently seeking a General Manager for the Somerset Resort on Grace Bay. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations to achieve planned goals for the property in keeping with long term objectives and Five star standards. The individual needs to have strong revenue management, sales and operations expertise. In this role, the General Manager will demonstrate leadership in the development and execution of strategic sales and marketing initiatives, financial planning and analysis, and operational excellence.

The key goals of the General Manager are to maximize profitability and ensure guest, owner and team member satisfaction.

THE CANDIDATE MUST:

• Understand every aspect of the world of luxury and have a passion for delivering luxury service • Inspire team members to deliver unique experiences, personalized to every guest • Maintain a laser focus on luxury standards (people, products, services) • Provide strategic and tactical oversight on maintaining property standards • Continue to evolve The Somerset’s service culture to drive service excellence and customer loyalty, driving repeat guest stays and direct bookings • Personally connect with guests, team Members, owners, and suppliers, and have an unfailing ability to apply the correct etiquette to each and every interaction • Lead a cohesive tam of luxury service professionals, who take pride in ensuring every guest experience is exceptional • Is a passionate ambassador of the location and brand, in the industry world wide.

• Bring public relations knowledge and expertise BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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APPLY IN PERSON TO SOMEWHERE CAFÉ AND LOUNGE AT CORAL GARDENS RESORT. 649 941 8260

• 15+ years in Luxury Hotel in Senior Management with a multi disciplinary background • 10+ years as General Manager of a 5 star Luxury Resort responsible for budgeting and Forecasting • Experience managing complex owner relationships • Excellent communications skills, public speaking, written and oral, with the ability to customize the message to the audience (guest, team member, owner, and other stakeholders) • Ability to attract, motivate, lead, inspire and direct a talented team • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited and recognized university in Hotel Management, Hospitality and Business Administration.

• Preferred candidate will have a Master’s degree from an accredited and recognized University in Hotel Management.

SEND RESUMES TO: SOMERSET.RESORT@GMAIL.COM

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The successful candidate will work closely with the Property manager and is expected to assist in the upkeep and maintenance of the villa. He/She should also be willing to assist with other household duties such as interior as well as grounds cleaning and should possess the following experience & qualifications: • Technical experience of swimming pools and irrigation, water pumps are essential.

• Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings • Experience in general maintenance, electrical installations, plumbing and carpentry is essential either in a villa or hotel. A formal qualification in electrical and or plumbing, is required.

• Skills should include electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing, air conditioning as well as a variety of mechanical work and knowledge of audio visual systems, Crestron • He/she must be willing to work flexible and long hours (week-ends, & especially holidays) when the family and friends are in residence as well as respond to emergencies should they occur.

• He/she must be able to work within a team and be willing to perform other duties to assist other staff as required.

• Ability and experience in directing and training others • He/she must be extremely well presented and have a good command of English.

• Computer literacy is required in order to access equipment and part replacement information and ordering.

• A clean driver’s license is essential as there will be a large element of errand running.

• Must have a clean police record Salary is $ 2600 monthly.

A BUTLER IS REQUIRED FOR A PRIVATE VILLA

• A self-motivated, highly detail oriented individual is required to work in a luxury villa • The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to use their own initiative and have a good command of the English language as well as excellent communication skills • He/she must be prepared to sometimes work long hours, weekends and holidays • Butler experience in a luxury or 5-Star hotel or residence since attention to detail is essential • An awareness of budgeting, cost control and energy saving • Ability to run errands, go shopping etc.

• He/she may be required from time to time to assist private cook in the serving of meals so an F&B background would be beneficial • Ability to prepare and serve a wide range of cocktails and other beverages • Preferences will therefore be given to individuals who are flexible and able to multitask

CANDIDATE MUST ALSO:

• Be able to work within a team, be reliable and trustworthy • Be extremely well presented and have a good command of English • Must possess a clean driver’s license in order to run errands • Must be prepared to carry out other maintenance and housekeeping duties when guests are not in house, such as cleaning pools • Unpacking and packing guests bags • Ironing clothing and pressing linens • Supervising other villa staff • Preference will also be given to individuals who have worked within a 5-Star luxury environment • Must have a clean police record Salary is $ 2000 monthly and does not include service charge

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER A LIVE IN FULL TIME

housekeeper is required to work in a luxury villa. The successful candidate must possess the following qualities & experience: • Full of energy, reliable and trustworthy • Use their own initiative and be able multi-task • Experienced housekeeper with a high level of attention to

detail.

• Accustomed & willing to look after children • Be willing to work flexible hours including holidays, weekends and evenings • Be willing to look after the household when owners are absent • Possess excellent command of English • Computer skills preferred.

• Must be a non-smoker

CANDIDATE MUST ALSO:

• • • •

Preform general housekeeping duties including laundry.

Run errands & grocery shopping Preparation of basic meals Must have a clean police record

Preference will be given to individuals with work experience in luxury villas or 5 star hotels and with a valid driver’s license.

Salary is $1500 monthly excluding service charge.

NOTE THIS IS A LIVE-IN POSITION ONLY.

The Tar Heels won their sixth NCAA tournament trophy.

LIVE-IN VILLA CHEF

A chef is required to work in a private villa. This is a live-in position and accommodation is provided for the individual possessing the following skills: • Preferably at least 5 years’ experience in a luxury hotel, restaurant or as a personal cook in a private residence • At least 3 years in a position as a chef in a luxury villa • He/she must possess the ability to prepare a range of international cuisines (Asian, fusion cuisine, French, Italian), as well as cater to guest’s individual dietary preferences that includes vegetarian, vegan, kosher, organic diets etc.

• Full ability and responsibility to take on menu planning and food preparation for house parties, BBQ’s, business meetings • Maintain the cleanliness and proper sanitation of kitchen at all times including deep cleaning of appliances, pots and pans, kitchen tools etc.

• Exercise good cost control, presenting monthly monitoring and replenishment of stocks and supplies • Computer literacy would be an advantage but not essential with the ability to record and present invoices and purchases in an accurate manner.

THE CANDIDATE MUST ALSO:

• Be willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays etc.

• Be able to work within a team, be reliable and trustworthy • Be extremely well presented and have a good command of English • Must possess a clean driver’s license in order to run errands • Must be prepared to carry out housekeeping and maintenance duties when guest are not in house • Preference will also be given to individuals who have worked within a 5-Star luxury environment • Salary dependent on experience • Note this is a live-in position only.

Salary is $ 2500 monthly excluding service charge.

HELPER

The successful candidate will work closely with the villa manager and is expected to assist with the daily general upkeep and maintenance of the villa. He/she should possess the following experience & qualifications: • Assist with light housekeeping and grounds cleaning • Must be physically fit and able to lift and carry 50lbs or more.

• He/she must be willing to work flexible and long hours (week-ends, & especially holidays) • He/she must be able to work within a team and be willing to perform other duties to assist other staff as required.

• Assist with carrying watersports equipment to and from the beach and must be able to swim confidently.

• Perform custodial duties such as sweeping, raking the grounds, raking the beach, garbage removal • A driver’s license is essential as there will be a large element of errand running.

• Ability to take direction and show initiative.

• He/she must be extremely well presented, have a sunny demeanor and have a good command of English.

• Must have a clean police record Salary is $ 1500 monthly.

THIS AD IS FOR A WORK PERMIT RENEWAL. HOWEVER, THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDERS. POTENTIAL TURKS ISLAND CANDIDATES SHOULD ALSO SUBMIT COPIES OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE LABOR BOARD. PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING TO VILLA MANAGER, THE SOURCE LTD, 362 GRACE BAY ROAD, VENTURE HOUSE #203W, EMAIL: HR@THESOURCE.TC, 1649 941 7550.

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A LIVE-IN TECHNICIAN/CARETAKER

April 8-14, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

North Carolina returns home to celebrate sixth NCAA title NO longer haunted by the memory of a buzzer-beating loss in last year’s title game, but galvanised by a misstatement from their most decorated former player, the Tar Heels returned home Tuesday with their sixth NCAA Tournament trophy, which they earned a night earlier by beating Gonzaga in the championship game.

“This year,” senior Isaiah Hicks said, “we did it.”

Thousands of fans poured into the arena and onto the court before the team’s flight had even landed at nearby Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and they cheered fanatically every time live footage of the team’s motorcade was shown on the video scoreboards.

When the individual players were introduced, they showered Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year Justin Jackson with chants of “one more year.”

“It just didn’t seem like we were going to get back to where we wanted to be, and you all did a great job,” said guard Joel Berry II, still wearing the net from the title game around his neck. “We just basically did our thing, and we came back home with it.”

This was the first time the team and its fans were together inside the Smith Center since a victory over Duke in the regular-season finale exactly one month earlier — a night made memorable by Michael Jordan’s surprise appearance at halftime to announce a partnership between the athletic department and his Nike line.

During his remarks to the crowd, he said of the American football programme: “The ceiling is the roof.”

Just as quickly as it went viral, the basketball team adopted it as its rallying cry for the postseason.

Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams said he received a text from Jordan

congratulating him because he “raised the ceiling to the roof.”

And during another memorable snapshot from the celebration, the in-house cameras turned toward the six banners hanging from the arena’s rafters while athletic director Bubba Cunningham repeated Jordan’s malapropism.

The Tar Heels (33-7) climbed as high as No. 3 in the AP Top 25 and were sixth in the final media poll, won the Atlantic Coast Conference’s regular-season title by two games and earned No. 1 seeds in both the conference and NCAA tournaments.

They won their last five NCAA Tournament games by an average of 5.6 points, earning a one-point victory over Oregon in the Final Four before pulling away to beat Gonzaga and claim their latest championship while capping a season overshadowed by events from both the near and distant past.

Another year was played amid the shadow of an NCAA investigation into the school’s long-running academic fraud scandal touching athletes in numerous sports, tied to irregularities in an academic department and leading to five broad-based charges against the school that include lack of institutional control.

The NCAA reopened its investigation in summer 2014 and first charged UNC in a Notice of Allegations (NOA) filed in May 2015. It then revised the charges in a second version last April, and then changed them again in a third version filed in December.

There’s currently another delay while the school and the NCAA work on a new schedule for UNC to file its response to the third Notice of Allegations, as the attorney for a woman at the center of the scandal said he is working to set up an interview after she had previously refused to speak with investigators.

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PABA NIGHT LEAGUE:

Predators join Flyers in semis THE Predators join tournament favourites the Five Cays Flyers in the semi-finals of the Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) Night League after both teams eased to 2-0 wins in their best-in-three first round clashes.

Defending champions the Five Cays Knights, (number three seeded team), and the GT Stallions (number two seeded) have both registered a win and a loss in their respective series against the Spartans and Sonics.

The number one seeded Flyers sent the Nazarene Kings fishing on Saturday night after a good battle left the former champions with a sixpoint win 68-62.

Credit should go to the Kings, who found valiantly most of the game. Anthony Cash scored 15 points and nabbed four rebounds for the winners, while Jakee Been added 12 points.

Stefan Morris scored 21 points, to go with five rebounds and three assists for the Kings. His teammate Lofton Seymour added 20 points, four rebounds, three assists and four steals.

In game two on Saturday night, a defiant Spartans team extended their series with the Knights. The game (80-77) was a heated battle, with several lead changes, but it was clutch free throws (three of them) by Emanio Williams with .02 seconds left on the game clock that sealed the win.

Williams finished with a night high 38 points and three steals.

His teammate Devon Williams chipped in with 17 points and eight boards.

Andujar Gardiner and Don Bascombe led the Knights’ attack with 20 points and six rebounds and 19 points, eight rebounds and three steals each.

Mark Handfield added 15 point and 10 rebounds.

On Wednesday evening John Meise, who buried four three pointers, led the Predators to a series win (77-60 in latest clash) over the Hustlerz.

In game two, the Stallions, who were shocked by the Sonics in their opener, levelled the series 1-1 after a 64-51 point win.

Clifton Jean led the winners with

The Predators won both of their games in the best-in-three first round clash against the Hustlerz.

15 points and nine rebounds, while Evans Dubois added 12 points. The Sonics’ Darado Fulford scored a

game high 22 points, to go with four rebounds and three steals, while Alvardo Parker powered his way to

11 points and seven rebounds.

The four remaining teams will battle in game three this weekend.

Yberne Phistin scored the Tiger Warriors’ goal.

Joyciline Jepkosgei beat the record set by compatriot Peres Jepchirchir by 14 seconds.

Tiger Warriors enjoy slim lead in North Caicos football

Kenyan Jepkosgei breaks four world records at Prague Half Marathon

THE Tiger Warriors remain unbeaten in the inaugural North Caicos Five-A-Side Men’s Football competition after drawing 1-1 with Best of the Best.

The extra point has carried them ahead of the Physic Strikers who are currently on three points (one

win and a loss). Best of the Best and Champions at on two and one point respectively.

In last Sunday’s clash at the RGHS ground, Yberne Phistin opened the scoring in the second half for Tiger Warriors, before J. Richardson equalised.

KENYA’S Joyciline Jepkosgei broke four world records as she stormed to victory at the Prague Half Marathon.

The 23-year-old completed what was just her fifth half marathon in one hour, four minutes and 52 seconds - 14 seconds quicker than the record set by Peres Jepchirchir earlier this year.

And she also clocked splits of 30:05, 45:37 and 1:01:25 to break the 10km, 15km and 20km world records on the way.

“I only wanted to improve my time. This is a surprise for me,” Jepkosgei said.

“I didn’t know I would break the world record today.

“But the conditions were good for me because I’m used to training at this time of day.”

Defending champion Violah Jepchumba finished second - 30 seconds back - and Fancy Chemutai third, with America’s sixth-placed Jordan Hasay the only non-Kenyan in the top 10.

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PROGRAMME OFFERING FOR 2017/2018 Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admissions into the following programmes at the TCICC for the semester commencing Tuesday, August 29, 2017.

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (NAS):

1. “A” Levels:

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Information Technology (Grand Turk Campus)

2. Associate Degree: Two-Year Associate Degree in:

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

3. Special Program: •

Clinical Nursing (Grand Turk Campus)

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS (HFA):

1. “A” Levels: •

Law, Psychology, Sociology (Grand Turk Campus)

2. Associate Degree: Two-Year Associate Degree in:

• Criminal Justice (Grand Turk Campus) • General Studies (Humanities) with concentration in any three of the following: Economics, Govt. and Politics, Law, Sociology (Grand Turk) • Paralegal Studies (Grand Turk Campus) • Performing Arts (Music) (Grand Turk Campus) • Social Work (Grand Turk Campus)

3. Bachelor Degree: Two/Four Year Bachelor’s Degree in: o Social Work (Grand Turk Campus)

FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BAD): 1. Certificate: One-Year Certificate Program in: •

Business Studies (Both Campuses)

•

Accounting, Business, Economics (Both Campuses)

• •

Business Studies (Both Campuses) Public Sector Management (Grand Turk Campus)

2. “A” Levels:

3. Associate Degree: Two-Year Associate Degree in: 4. Bachelor Degree: Two-Year Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with concentration in:

• Automotive Engineering Technology (Grand Turk Campus) • Architectural Design and Building Technology (Both Campuses)

3. Special Program: •

Industrial Engineering Technology (Both Campuses)

FACULTY OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT (HTM):

1. Certificate: One-Year Certificate Program in: •

Hospitality Studies (Both Campuses)

• •

Culinary Arts (Provo Campus) Tourism Management (Both Campuses)

• •

Hospitality Management Tourism Management and Entertainment

form. Late application fee is $50.00

For further information contact:

Grand Turk Providenciales Tel.: (649) 946-1163 Tel.: (649) 941-3210 Fax: (649) 946-1661 Fax: (649) 941-8380 Email: tcicomc@tciway.tc Email: pvtci@tciway.tc TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

2. Associate Degree: Two-Year Associate Degree in:

PROGRAMS AND FEE STRUCTURE

3. Bachelor Degree: Two-Year Bachelor’s Degree with concentration in:

COST OF PROGRAMMES/COURSES OFFERED BY THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE – 29th August 2017

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 PROGRAMMES/COURSES FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT

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

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)

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

Duration: 60 contact hours AutoCAD, Automotive Maintenance, Surveying

B. One Semester courses

FACULTY OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (CEM):

Students may also access one semester courses of their choice from any Associate Degree programme and obtain credits.

C. Full Programmes (two Semesters)Sept – Dec; Jan- May;

• Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics (Both Campuses)

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)

1. “A” Levels:

2. Associate Degree: Two-Year Associate Degree in: • • •

Computer Studies (Both Campuses) Computer Electronics Engineering Technology (Grand Turk) Electrical Engineering Technology (Grand Turk Campus)

• •

Information Technology Management Information Systems

3. Bachelor Degree: Two-Year Bachelor’s Degree with concentration in:

FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (EDT):

1 Associate Degree: Two-Year Associate Degree in: • Early Childhood Education (Both Campuses) • Primary Education (Both Campuses) • Secondary Education: • English/Social Studies, Math/Computers, Math/Business, Computer/Business, Music English/Math/Social St. (Both Campuses) • Math/Science (Grand Turk Campus)

2 Bachelor Degree: Two-Year Bachelor’s in: • •

Early Childhood Education (Both Campuses) Primary Education (Both Campuses)

FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (TED):

1. Certificate: One-Year Certificate Program in: •

Construction, Carpentry and Joinery (Both Campuses)

2. Associate Degree: Two-Year Associate Degree in:

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 May 31st 2017. 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

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

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

Student category Courses Annual Fees TCI Nationals/ Certificate $1,000 Resident Associate

Degree/A-Level $2,000

Bachelor’s Degree $4,000 Non- Nationals Certificate $1,500

Associate Degree $2,500

Bachelor’s Degree $5,000 Overseas Students Certificate $3,000

Associate Degree $5,000

Bachelor’s Degree $8,000

D. OTHER PROGRAMMES UWI Advanced Certificates

OTHER FEES

Application Fees Late application Registration Fees Late registration Transcripts

Facility fee

Transportation Fee Graduation Processing Fee

$2,000

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

$1,000

$25.00 $50.00 $25.00 $50.00 $30.00 for initial transcript and 50% discount for others when applying for multiple transcripts. $40 (ALL STUDENTS PAY THIS ANNUAL FEE) $50.00 per month (Grand Turk) $50.00 (prospective graduates ONLY)

NB: ALL FEES ARE PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. Fees are subject to change.

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Fenelon breaks national decathlon record – Achieves six PBs in medal winning event at Champs

Wikenson Fenelon (left) broke Woodens Corvil’s decathlon national record.

WIKENSON Fenelon did not just break a Champs record in the decathlon; he broke the national overall record as well.

The third place performance last week at the National Stadium in Jamaica earned the TCI athlete 6270 points, 40 more than what previous record holder, Woodens Corvil made last year.

Incidentally, Corvil, who is Fenelon’s Jamaica College schoolmate and friend, coached him throughout the event and spurred him on to break the record.

“I was really proud of him, I felt overwhelmed and overjoyed when he did it. I was there with him during the two days period, motivating him

and ensuring that he did everything right. I did actually know he was going to break it before he even competed. I felt great knowing someone has evolved to this level and that’s what I want to see happen each and every day,” Corvil told the Weekly News.

SIX PERSONAL BEST Fenelon also achieved six personal best performances. One of which is also a Champs’ best. His 7.09m in the long jump, eclipses the 6.98M previous best (in the decathlon) which was made by a Morent Bay High School student, Marcus Brown, in 2016.

Fenelon’s other PBs included:

11.07s in the 100M, 51.74s in the 400M, 5:23.11 in the 1500M, 45.31M in the javelin, and 32M in the discus.

The 17-year-old also equalled his national record in the pole vault. His 3.50M was better than last year’s Champs’ 3.35M mark, but the first place finisher Donovan Thames leaped to 3.90M to bag the new record.

Fenelon said that his plan was just to score the most points he could in every event. He said none of it would have been possible without divine help.

“I just want to thank GOD for making me do so well on my first time and for most of my plans.”

The Meridian Marauders are the 2017 Spring Tag Rugby League champions.

CARLISLE SUPPLIES SPRING TAG RUGBY LEAGUE:

Meridian Marauders beat Nuff Said in Cup final THE Meridian Marauders handed the Le Bouchon Nuff Said their first defeat this season, but it happened in the most important clash—the Cup final.

Veteran player Gareth Butler scored two crafty tries to give the eventual winners a 4-0 lead in the championship clash, but Nuff Said retaliated with some single point tries from Miguel Malcolm and Darren Bardin.

Meridian’s offence worked the ball from sideline to sideline creating room for speedy Tyrese Taylor to swoop in with four tries. Nuff Said, however remained motivated and narrowed the lead with tries from Wesley Chery, LJ Outten and Blair Mason.

A key factor of the win was the defence by the Meridian women who held the Nuff Said ladies off the scoreboard for the first time this season.

In the last play Hendriks Joseph beat his opposite number to score and cap Meridian’s win at 11-9 in the thrilling final.

In the Shield final, the Unicorn Bookstore Unicorns of Doom, led by six points from Claire Winchester, defeated the Pampered Paws Reef Rovers 18-11.

A strong first half from the BCQS Jolly Ranchers (7-0) ensured an 11-5 Bowl win over the Coast Red Mist in their clash, while in the Plate final, the BCB Wahoos defeated the Alexandra Resort Tipsy Turtles 15-5.

Ken Reyes has dominated the 800M (both individual and relay) this season

CHAMPS 2017:

Reyes breaks his national 800M record twice

KEN Reyes continues to shave time from his national 800M record; his latest accomplishment is over a second—a feat he achieved twice in three days. The Jamaica College athlete made the marks last week in the semi-finals and

final at Jamaica’s top school event: Champs.

Reyes, who clocked 1:57.95 at CARIFTA last March, had lowered the mark several times, including last month when he finished third in the Digicel Grand Prix with a time of 1:53.77s.

At the National Stadium, the 17-year-old won his heat with a time of 1:55.28s. On Thursday, he broke his record with a run of 1:52.75s to qualify for Saturday’s final, where he again lowered his time. His fifth place finish was achieved in 1:52.52s.

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