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CRIME DOWN

IN PROVO DESPITE RUMOURS, TOP COPS SAYS

Police Commissioner James Smith says despite rumors crime is down significantly, especially in Providenciales.

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Cancer cases significantly increased over the years in TCI

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE NUMBER of cancer cases being diagnosed within the Turks and Caicos Islands has significantly increased over the years.

This is according to Director of Health Promotion and Advocacy, Aldora Robinson, who is urging citizens to do more regular medical checkups and to lead healthier lifestyles.

This comes as the TCI joined the rest of the world in Observing World Cancer Day on Sunday February 4.

World Cancer Day presents the opportunity to raise awareness and draw attention to the fact that everyone has a role to play in helping to prevent or control cancer, is being observed under the theme “We Can, I Can”.

2016 statistics from the TCI Hospital showed that some two hundred and fifty-nine people have been diagnosed with cancer in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI).

This number includes cases that were diagnosed at the hospital before the actual registry was launched in January of 2014 and officials said that at least three to four new patients are being diagnosed with cancer every month.

Addressing cancer in the TCI Director of Health Promotion and Advocacy Aldora Robinson stated: “We must take responsible action for our health, we need regular medical checkups, early detection is critical, we need to exercise and reduce our intake of the foods that increase our risk for cancer.”

Robinson noted that while the number of diagnosed cases has

ACTING Premier and Minister of Border Control Hon. Sean Astwood

“Crime is not political”

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soared, people across the TCI are being encouraged and inspired to take action.

Minister of Health, Agriculture and Human Services the Hon. Edwin Astwood said: “My team and I have embarked on the practice of maintaining a healthy diet and I encourage everyone living in the Turks and Caicos Islands to start a healthy diet plan, practice regular and proper physical activity and remember, together we can reduce and prevention the risk of cancer and cancer associated ailments.”

He noted that his government will do whatever it can to assist local organizations that help people living with cancer in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

He noted that the Ministry of Health, is continually improving not only access to care, but developing programs to assist individuals in the prevention and control of cancers.

Meanwhile, Executive Director, of the Caribbean Public Health Agency

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(CARPHA) in Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. James Hospedales, said the large number of deaths from breast and cervical cancer in the Caribbean is very alarming, since cervical cancer is largely preventable, and breast cancer can be detected early and treated successfully.

He noted: “Common modifiable risk factors that contribute to the development of cancers include tobacco use, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity and harmful use of alcohol. “There is strong evidence that a person’s risk of developing cancer can be substantially reduced through healthy lifestyles.

“A reduction in modifiable risk factors will contribute to a decrease in cancer cases, and as a consequence, deaths and costs from the disease in our region.”

This year, and through 2018, the theme for World Cancer Day (WCD) is “We can. I can” focusing on how everyone – collectively and individually – can do their part to reduce the global burden of cancer.

The 3-year campaign, which started in 2016, outlines actions that communities and individuals can take to save lives by achieving greater equity in cancer care and making fighting cancer a priority at the highest political levels.

Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the Caribbean, where rates of death from cervical cancer, breast, prostate and colon cancer are 2 to 9 times higher compared to the United States.

Dr Hospedales said: “Cervical cancer is perhaps the most preventable, yet a recent study by CARPHA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that 16 of the 18 countries for which data were reported, cervical cancer accounted for 4.5%– 18.2% of cancer deaths.”

Global calls for combined efforts between governments, civil society organizations and nongovernmental organizations to promote action and investments in areas including promotion of healthy lifestyles, tobacco control, cancer screening and early detection, allowing for improved cancer treatment services and ultimately saving lives.

– Acting Premier urges residents to set up neighborhood watches

BY OLIVIA ROSE ACTING Premier and Minister of Border Control Hon. Sean Astwood, has urged the public to do its part in maintaining law and order in the country.

Astwood in a strongly worded letter says that crime continues to be a serious issue in the country, one which his Government intends to address robustly.

This comes after armed bandits robbed and shot former Premier Galmo Williams in the leg over the weekend in the Gracebay Road area of Providenciales.

According to the police spokesman Kevin Clarke, around 10:58 pm Police responded to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre where they met and spoke with the 57-yearold male victim who told them that he was walking towards Flamingoes on the Beach restaurant when he was approached by three (3) masked men, who demanded his wallet.

“He cooperated with the culprits, but one of them shot him in the left leg before making off.

“The wallet contained a large undisclosed amount of cash and credit cards. It is too early in the investigation to say whether it was a targeted or random incident.”

Speaking on the incident and the alarming crime rate Astwood said: “The most recent reports of criminal activities, which includes the robbery and assault on the former Premier, has left many of our residents with little sense of security and deep outrage.”

“As acting premier, I want to express some of the more immediate actions needed to bring back a sense of normalcy and peace to our residents.

“One of these actions is the need for more visible police patrols throughout our residential communities and commercial areas and for vigilance on the part of everyone.”

The acting Premier pointed out that these immediate suggestions do not take away from his administration’s long-term plan to support the constitutional and operational custodians of national security.

He noted that provisions are made in the upcoming Budget that demonstrates the Government’s commitment to providing much needed-resources to tackle crime.

He said: “ In fact, our Premier is away in the UK on separate Brexit talks but organised a bilateral today with the Minister with responsibility for OTs, Baroness Anelay, where she spoke mainly on the issue of national security and the need for greater support from the UK.” Astwood further highlighted that over the next few weeks, portions of the 12-Point Crime Plan will be rolled out through policies that the Government will initiate.

“We have already begun to make representation in the National Security Council and will hold meetings for a pointed dialogue as promised (through a Task Force) in the Throne Speech.

“Whilst we will and have called on the Police to play their role more forcefully, in order to effectively reduce crime, we also need the help and cooperation of you, the residents of our country.”

Astwood called on parents and guardians to set curfews for their minors.

He added: “We need you to be knowledgeable of their activities, the persons they associate with, and question the origin of items brought in your homes.

“We encourage residents to set up neighborhood watches. We ask those of you who have knowledge of some of these criminal acts to utilize 1800 8477 Crime Stoppers and anonymously report crimes and criminals.

“We cannot continue to allow an atmosphere for criminals to thrive.”

Emphasizing that crime is not political and that affects everyone, he reminded that his Government will continue to view Crime as a top national concern that requires urgent attention.

He said: “We remain a well sought out tourist destination and we are committed to ensuring that our country is safe for all our residents and tourists alike.”

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Top cop says despite rumors crime is down significantly in Provo

BY OLIVIA ROSE POLICE COMMISSIONER James Smith says despite rumors crime is down significantly, especially in Providenciales.

These sentiments were expressed by Smith in a letter issued on Tuesday (February 7) addressing the recent upsurge in criminal activities and in particular the shooting of former Premier Galmo Williams on Sunday.

He said the recent incident has brought into sharp focus the public`s concern about crime in the country.

“I would wish to reassure the public that the RTCIPF is fully committed to tackling all crimes and has had significant success in bringing offenders to justice in this last year.

“The force has mobilized a large number of CID and Uniform officers since the middle of last year, and as a result of that, members of the public will have seen police raids and traffic checks across Providenciales.

Further solidifying the Force`s concerted efforts to mitigate crime, Smith said: “Our actions have led to the arrest of a number of wanted men, and we have detained a large number, over 150, illegal migrants.”

He pointed out that detectives have since arrested and charged five persons with murder, two others are

Police Commissioner James Smith

on bail for separate murders, eight individuals have been arrested as part of other murder enquiries, and four others have been arrested and charged with firearms and conspiracy to commit robbery charges.

Smith noted that the force continues to take an intelligence-led proactive stance to stem the flow of violent crime.

He urged the public to assist the force in their fight against crime in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Commissioner pledged to work relentlessly to track down men

Governor John Freeman

of violence and bring them to justice.

He said: “There are still too many crimes of violence, and our focus remains firmly on bringing those responsible before the courts.

“The police continue to respond to reports where victims are leaving their homes and properties unsecured.

“Persons are encouraged to read our crime prevention safety tips to safeguard themselves and families.”

Meantime, Governor John Freeman, who is currently on official business in London, also issued a

statement on the recent crime spree and the shooting of the ex-Premier.

He said: “I have learned with much concern of reported crime which has taken place in TCI over the past few days.

“I am in regular contact with the Commissioner of Police, who has reported to me on the ongoing investigations being conducted by the RTCIPF.” Governor Freeman acknowledged that these crimes have given rise to considerable public anxiety.

He said: “The right response to

criminal acts is the identification and early arrest of those assessed to be responsible; that is what the officers of the RTCIPF are actively engaged upon now.

“That is the right immediate response, but the fight against crime in TCI requires a whole of government and whole of community response sustained over time.

“This has been recognised by the National Security Council, chaired by me and the Premier.”

Governor Freeman pointed out that the need for additional resources to fight and defeat the criminals is one aspect of the longer term response.

Provisions for these additional resources, according to the Governor, are currently under discussion in Cabinet as part of the budget development process for 2017/18.

He said: “More broadly still, it is my intention to ensure that best use will be made of the upcoming (UK financed) Security Needs Assessment to be carried out in TCI later this month.

I will be meeting the team who will carry out that assessment tomorrow, 8 February, while I am in London.

“As well as regular contact with the Commissioner of Police. I remain in daily contact also with the Acting Governor whilst I am away temporarily from TCI on official business”

New court of appeal judge appointed EARLIER this month Justice PaulaMae Weekes was sworn in by the Governor, Dr John Freeman as a judge of the Turks and Caicos Islands Court of Appeal.

Justice Weekes was appointed to the Court of Appeal in September, 2016 for a term of three years.

Witnessing the February 2 swearing-in of the new judge were Chief Justice Margaret RamsayHale, president of the Court of Appeal, Justice Elliott Mottley and Justice Humphrey Stollmeyer, the other Justice of Appeal sitting in the current session of the Court of

Appeal.

Madame Justice Weekes is a former Justice of Appeal of the Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago where she served for eleven years until her retirement in 2016.

She was appointed a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Trinidad and Tobago (Criminal Jurisdiction) in 1996 where she presided for nine years before being elevated to the Court of Appeal. Prior to her appointment to the Bench, Justice Weekes served with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

for eleven years and in private practice from 1993.

She is a graduate of the University of the West Indies and the Hugh Wooding Law School at which she was the Course Director in Ethics from 2011-2016.

Justice Weekes is a trained and experienced judicial educator having become a fellow of the Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute in 2000.

She has designed and delivered programmes extensively in Trinidad and Tobago and also in the OECS and Jamaica over the years.

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

ILLEGAL MIGRATION

Illegal migration continues to be a plague and a continual expense to the Turks & Caicos Islands. What other creative but humane method can be employed in helping to stem this serious migration flow?

Follow the money

The humane consideration must now extend to residents of these Islands whose lives are being adversely affected by the constant invasion of our vulnerable Islands by these economic refugees.

Suggestion is to begin to follow the money to see who is being benefiting from this exploitation. Buildings are going up all around us and the developers who happens to be Haitians are not working and don’t have a loan from the Bank so where are they getting the funding from.

Under the proceeds of crime act they could investigate as this may lead somewhere. Some of our people maybe involved too and if so let the chips fall.

Tell Clintons to return gains

Tell the Clinton foundation to return all the illgotten gains that were stolen from the Haitian people and invest same in Haiti.

Surprisingly, people tend to remain in countries that offer opportunity and afford a

chance for a better future. Publish if you dare; but - this is a very true observation.

Billboards

Huge billboards in Cap Hatien and the north coast port towns telling them that there are no jobs here.

A need for study

There is a need to for an investigated study to find out why illegal migration continues to such a problem.

The study must be done here and in the places involved in this situation. Here are a few suggestions: a. The indigenous people who are involved must be punished to the full extent of the law. {Too much organized crime in the land} b. Laws need to be revised for stiffer penalties than those now exist. c. All illegal migrants must be punished. It is believed that the folks in the Grace Bay and the affluent areas are not touched, as they come spend 3 months working for big money, leave for a week then return to

continue the routine. John public knows that and some in authority do also. d. Increase the tax on remittances going to these countries to pay for the repatriation of these illegal migrants. e. All legal status of those found to be involved in this trade should be revoked, and the guilty and those in their household who knowingly benefited from such trade, should be sent back to their country of origin.Suggestions might sound inhumane, but it takes harsh measures or miracles to eradiate a plagues.

We must stop the serious migration flow

We have a big problem

We are very complacent...... so whenever they show up...immediately return them to their country....... worst of all, these illegal boats bring drugs and guns.

I’m quite sure that cops and the general public know who the dealers are... need nightly car searches at roundabouts ..... especially weekends. Several roundabouts simultaneously.... even if you have to bring cops ( this has to be a secret, well organized and coordinated effort) if these cops could only keep their mouths shut!!!! the outcome: you will end up getting illegal people. illegal guns and illegal drugs.

Secondly, we need more cctv monitoring on all the street lights. companies and businesses need to put up camera systems.

We can’t cope

We cannot cope with it. The UK reneges under its obligations in the Constitution on both this issue and policing. You wonder what use they are here, other than strangling us with rules and regulations.

This region is Pax Americana rather than Britannica, and with the U.S.’s new power surge on border control and extension of their defense forces, maybe we can impress upon them to screen the area.

It is of interest to them as they are not far away and this affects them, not forgetting their need to screen for illicit drugs coming through this region.

But please, no more committees or

memorandums of understanding, it is a total farce and the public is wise to these antics now.

Otherwise we are up the creek without a paddle.

It brings to mind a joke doing the rounds.

Two illegal immigrants are intercepted by the marine police. The office asks “Where are the rest of you, behind somewhere?” Answer “No, we’re the last. The rest of us are already in Provo.” Actually it’s downright scary!

Happening for years

The illegals have been coming in for years.

The Interim government failed to address it because they were too busy mopping up a bankrupt TCI, and Britain is responsible for border control, which they have failed to do.

The Ewing government failed to address it because certain pilots related to the Government were enjoying the profits of charging Government huge fees for one way trips to Haiti on their planes.

A smuggling ring

Many people feel that some groups in TCI are part of a Haitian smuggling ring. The illegals pay thousands of dollars for the risky trip.

If they get caught they already paid the fee and TCIG pays to carry them back to Haiti.

Minister Gardiner made numerous trips to Haiti and illegals increased.

Obtaining a legal work permit has become increasingly expensive and difficult under the Ewing/Misick government, who needed millions to pay down their debts.

The whole work permit system called immigration is a disaster. Minister Astwood needs to scrap the whole organization and start over. It must not be used as a income stream.

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CEO of Invest Turks and Caicos Resigns CHIEF Executive Officer of Invest Turks and Caicos Agency, John Rutherford, has decided to step down from the position for personal reasons.

A press release from the organization said he has given due notice for his departure and will leave at the end of May 2017.

Mr Rutherford joined Invest Turks and Caicos on December 1st, 2015 and has been instrumental in the setup and growth of the Investment

Agency, the statement said.

“I would like to thank John for his enormous contribution to Invest Turks and Caicos and wish him all the best in the future’’ said Anton Faessler, Chairman of Invest Turks and Caicos Board of Directors. “The Board has been extremely grateful for the hard work and dedication he has shown during his time as CEO and we wish him well in the future.’’

“I am sad to leave these beautiful islands and it has been a pleasure

having such a great product to promote to prospective investors. I have also very much enjoyed being involved in the support the Agency provides to local entrepreneurs and businesses and it has been very rewarding to see the success of some of our MSME applicants,’’ said Mr. Rutherford. ‘’The Agency has a very supportive board and a strong team.

My successor will be lucky to work with them. Until then, I remain fully committed to the work of the

Chief Executive Officer of Invest Turks and Caicos Agency, John Rutherford

Agency.”

Invest Turks and Caicos’ Board of Directors will be seeking applicants

to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Agency at a date to be announced.

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Controversial NHIP CEO returns to work

BY OLIVIA ROSE CONTROVERSIAL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Plan Zaneta Burton , has returned to work after a period of paid leave that was initiated by the mutual consent of her and the then Minister for Finance Hon. Washington Missick.

This is according to a release from the National Health Insurance Board issued on Tuesday February 7.

Burton proceeded on leave sometime late last year November after staff members signed a petition to have her removed as Chief Executive Officer.

Prior to this move, a number of sick-outs and sit-ins were planned and executed by irate staff of the NHIP to demonstrate their frustration with management.

Workers even staged a no-show, leaving many visitors upset and management scrambling to rectify

Former Premier Robbed and shot in leg

BY OLIVIA ROSE FORMER leader of the Turks and Caicos Islands Galmo Williams commonly known as “Gilley” was shot and wounded during an apparent robbery near a strip of tourist hotels, in the GraceBay area.

Galmo Williams, a prominent businessman, philanthropist and former Premier was walking late Sunday night near Grace Bay making his way to the Flamingo restaurant, when he was approached by three masked men who demanded his wallet, said Police spokesman Kevin Clarke.

The 57-year-old Williams told police he turned over his wallet and wedding ring but that one of the men shot him anyway.

He was wounded in the left leg and hospitalized for treatment later that night.

Williams has since been airlifted to Florida for treatment and is reportedly recovering well in the company of loved ones.

According to recent reports friends of Williams are offering a $20,000 reward to anyone who has concrete information that will lead to an arrest and conviction of the culprits.

Several long time residents are furious over the brazen act carried out by the gunmen and expressed their frustration with the crime situation over social media.

The reward donor told sections of the local media: “He would have given it anyway, and then they take his money, and then they shot him, this man works for every single community, organizations with our communities, from South Caicos to Salt Cay, to Blue Hills, Blue Hills is his home, they don’t

Former Premier Galmo Williams

get any better than the people from Blue Hills.

The donor who has asked to remain anonymous in fear of retaliation said: “This man is kind, gold, sweet, and passionate; this man gives everything to everybody.

“You people out there, whoever you are, you’re going to pay.”

Investigators are still trying to determine if it was a random attack.

Anyone with information surrounding the incident above, or any information relevant to this investigation is asked to call the Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force at 911 or 941-4448 extension 81843 or 81837 or use the untraceable, anonymous Crime Stoppers Miami number at 1-800(TIPS) or 1-800-8477.

No names or numbers are requested, and only the information provided is passed on to the Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force.

the situation.

The petition which was addressed to the NHIP chairman, who since the inception of the saga, has allegedly not intervened, stated: “Under the leadership of Mrs. Burton, we the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands have been oppressed, victimized and demoralized.

“Mrs. Burton’s leadership skills leave much to be desired and at this time we feel that we have had enough.

“After much consideration, we as a united group have decided to go forth and make all concerned aware of what has transpired at this organization and demand that Mrs. Burton be removed from office.

“We believe that we can no longer work with Mrs. Burton and it is in the best interest of all concerned that she be replaced.”

The staffers also bemoaned the lack of action by former Minister of Finance Washington Misick and ex- Premier Rufus Ewing, who had direct jurisdiction for the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB).

An insider told the Weekly News that Burton ‘lacks the caring temperament for her staff and the people of the Turks and Caicos, as she would always state that she ‘is a Bahamian and has somewhere to go’.”

During her first day back on the job the Burton met with Members

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Plan Zaneta Burton

of the Board of Directors and the Minister for Health and Human Services to discuss various matters, according to the release.

Those meetings were cooperative and productive as all concerned expressed their desire to the NHIB’s growth and increased capacity to deliver affordable, first class health care for all insured.

The release further stated that during those meetings Burton was updated on the Board`s review of the Human Resources issues within the institution that would be resolved while she was in office.

Burton and the Board of Directors and the Minister all mutually agreed to an extension of her leave to facilitate the completion of the Board’s review.

Recently, the new administration appointed Floyd Seymour as the interim CEO of the institution.

SALARY INCREASE Coupled with the removal of the CEO the staff had called for a salary increase.

A document entitled, “Staff Proposals and Grievances and a Way Forward have since been submitted

Under the tree

to the board, no update has been given in this regard.

The document outlines several proposals with the objective to “affect change in the organization, promoting a healthier/positive image, providing greater customer service, increasing personal and professional development and implementing a cohesive, highly structured management team to carry out the proposed strategies.”

It further stated that the general consensus of the members is the replacement of Mrs. Burton as CEO since she demonstrated lack of leadership skills, inability to promote a team and productive environment and personal practices are not conducive to a healthy relationship between staff and Burton.

Staff expressed a grave dissatisfaction with the level of professional development and training allowed.

It was felt that only lip service was ascribed to the training mandate and even though monies were allocated, the members were not given the opportunity to undergo training that would increase their productivity and level of competency.

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Condo motels want level playing field with emerging rental agencies THE OWNERS of the Regent Grand are particularly concerned about the long running tax evasion practice of some villas, condos and private homes in the TCI. The call for greater regulatory practices is one which has been made for a number of years, most recently last week by the Chamber of Commerce and the Hotel and Tourism Association when they met for the first time with the new Government.

These establishments are accused of not paying their accommodation taxes to the Government and there is a call for them to regularize as private rental properties.

A well-placed source at the Regent Grand resort in Grace Bay recently told this publication that there are American unit owners who have been engaged in the practice, and are undermining the hotel business in the country.

In a recent press statement, both

the TCHTA and the Chamber, stated that an area identified was that of private home owners using platforms like Airbnb, Vacation Rentals By Owner (VRBO) and other online sites to secure bookings.

This, they said is an emerging business which needs regulating as it can be a revenue source for the administration in the collection of taxes.

Currently there are several hundred rental properties in the TCI listed on these websites most of which are rented at exorbitant prices, with many of them not paying any taxes.

This is not a problem that plagues the TCI only, as many other Caribbean tourism destinations are affected by rise in online vacation home rental platforms.

The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association has since published a resource guide supporting the TCI’s effort to level the playing field

through the taxation and regulation of the sector and its engagement in public and private sector tourism development efforts.

According to industry news last year, the region’s leading umbrella tourism private sector organization is counseling the Caribbean’s 32 national hotel and tourism associations and governments to work together to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid rise of the online vacation home rental industry and other sharing economy businesses being fueled by hosting platform companies like Airbnb and Uber.

“Airbnb, in particular, recorded more than 25,000 listings in the Caribbean as of February 2016 and is projecting significant growth this year. Destinations such as the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Cancún, Martinique and Barbados

feature the most listings on Airbnb with continued growth projected throughout the entire region.

“St. Lucia expects a 17% year-over-year increase in stays in 2016. Aruba saw the number of visitors using non-traditional accommodations (private homes, apartments, villas, condominiums) in 2015 jump from 24% of visitors to 33%,” CHTA reportedly said.

CHTA President Karolin Troubetzkoy has noted that the sharing economy made possible by these hosting platforms is happening whether, whether it is embraced or not.

He pointed out: “This leaves us with two options: we can allow it to develop as an untaxed and underregulated market and lose out on tremendous opportunities or we can bring all the players to the table to work out solutions to the benefit of all concerned parties.”

According to the CHTA, the

Guide provides the region’s public and private sector tourism stakeholders with a summary of the key issues surrounding the sharing economy, its impact on the tourism sector globally as well as regionally, and the opportunities presented.

It further offers solutions and new approaches for the national tourism associations and governments to consider when regulating and regularizing the emerging industry.

And it sets the stage for engaging the emerging accommodations sector in organized public and private sector efforts to protect and grow the tourism industry.

The CHTA is supporting local efforts to bring together public and private sector stakeholders to review their existing laws and regulations pertaining to taxes, health and safety requirements and other standards, incorporating the necessary changes for the sharing economy. (DELANA ISLES)

Four sergeants promoted, nine police officers commended

BY DAISY HANDFIELD FOUR sergeants within the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF), were promoted to the rank of Inspector after successfully passing their Police Inspectors exam on December 12, 2016.

Meanwhile, nine officers within the RTCIPF were awarded certificates of commendation for their outstanding performance in the handling of their duties.

The Sergeants and officers received certificates during the Commissioner’s Parade held at the Police Headquarters, in Providenciales on February 8, 2017.

According to a press statement, this was the first promotions exam conducted within the RTCIPF since 2008.

Promoted to Inspectors are Brandi Selver who is the Deputy Commissioner’s Staff Officer, David Wilson in the Criminal Investigations Department, Dominic Missick will be attached to the Beat and Patrol Unit and Franklyn Thomas in the Tactical Unit.

The officers who received recognition certificates are Acting

Sergeants Latoya Rigby and Garnett Jolly, and Constables Camerro Landy, Stanlisa Landy, Stenia Simlett, Tamoy Lewis, Nathalie Malcolm, Lydon Tyson and Christopher O’neil.

In a statement, the Commissioner of Police, Mr James Smith commended the officers for their remarkable performance, stating that their achievement marked them as competent, capable and talent.

He said that their extraordinary efforts are very much appreciated.

“I am very proud and pleased with the four officers promoted from Sergeant to Inspector today, congratulations to them all. They have worked extremely hard to get through the selection process, and all are a credit to the Force. I expect big things from them as we continue to professionalize the service and ensure junior officers can progress to more senior ranks. We have already scheduled further promotion boards for constable to sergeant and will shortly hold a process to promote Inspectors to the rank of Assistant Superintendent,” the Commissioner of Police said.

Meanwhile, the Acting Premier, Hon Sean Astwood issued a

Sergeants and police officers within the RTCIPF awarded for their hard work

statement congratulating the newly appointed police officers and recognition awardees.

He said that as Acting Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, he wanted to extend a big congratulations to all officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force who were successful in the organization’s promotional exams taken in December 2016.

“I am extremely proud of the accomplishments of Brandi Selver, David Wilson, Dominic Missick and Franklyn Thomas who were

all promoted from the rank of Sergeant to Inspector after a robust and objective assessment. Special commendation is also conveyed to Ms. Selver, the only female among the group of successful candidates.

“Their individual and collective success speaks volumes of their professional development over the years and it is very gratifying to know that they have all demonstrated their commitment to effective policing in the Turks and Caicos Islands in this way,” Hon Astwood said.

He went on to say that he also

joins the Commissioner of Police in highlighting the good work of Acting Sergeants Latoya Rigby, Garnett Jolly, Constable Camerro Landy, Stanlisa Landy, Stenia Simlett, Tamoy Lewis, Nathalie Malcolm, Lydon Tyson and Christopher O’Neil.

“This is indeed a proud moment for our islands, for our officers and for their families. These men and women have chosen an extraordinary path. For this we echo our thanks and pledge to support them in every way that we possibly can,” Hon Astwood concluded.

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Martin Field Jr.

Local man on US $20,000 bail after being charged with causing death by dangerous driving

BY DAISY HANDFIELD A LOCAL man, Jermain Missick, is being held on a US $20,000 bail after being charged with causing death by dangerous driving, following an accident that took the lives of Martin Field Jr. and Correll Glinton.

At the time of the incident, officers were called to the area of South Dock road at around 11:12 pm on Thursday (September 8, 2016) to investigate an accident involving a white Nissan V8 Titan Truck, driven by the accused, and a scooter, driven by Field Jr., with Glinton as a passenger.

The bodies of Field Jr. and Glinton were found off the road in the bushes

almost 10 to 15 feet apart. They were both pronounced dead on the scene

by Dr Adolphus Oguche.

The suspect was taken to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre to be treated for minor injuries and was released shortly after.

However, he was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Thirty eight year old Missick of Long Bay is scheduled to appear in the Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday (February 14, 2017).

Field Jr., originally from Barbados, worked at Ports of Call and Glinton, originally from Grand Turk, was a pastry chef at the Grace Bay Resorts.

Several criminal cases being heard

by Court of Appeal IN THE Court of Appeal this week, the three justices presided over several criminal cases ranging from grievous bodily harm, sexual harassment and murder.

On Tuesday (February 7), the court appeal of Tyrone Williams, who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for killing Jason Smith in Grand Turk.

On the same day, the court also listened to the appeal of Oswald Wilson.

Wilson is currently serving a five-year sentence for sexually harassing his wife’s niece in the island of South Caicos.

Reports at the time of the incident stated that the child, whose mother was Wilson’s sister, had moved in with the Wilsons after the mother passed away.

There the minor was sexually harassed by the husband.

On Monday, the court heard arguments for Kingsley Outten, a sixty-year-old man who was convicted of sexually harassing an underage girl.

Outten was convicted and sentenced to three years in prison.

His appeal was filed against his conviction and sentence and he was later released on bail pending appeal.

He remains on bail while his appeal is being considered.

The defendants will all know their fate when the court of appeal panel gives their decisions on Tuesday, February 21.

Meanwhile, the appeal of Emanjoe Forbes has been adjourned until next court session in June.

Forbes was convicted by a jury in the Grand Turk supreme court and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for causing grievous bodily harm to Andrew Parker aka Lumps.

The incident occurred at Club 2005 on December 27, 2014 at the same time and place when Kentley Walters was knifed to death.

Forbes’ has filed an appeal against his conviction and sentence.

Walters was one of many injured in a violent fight which broke out at the Downtown night club.

Men charged in Kevino “Bah “Smith`s murder (Magnetic Media photo)

Three men charged and 3 women rearrested in Kevino “Bah” Smith murder case

BY OLIVIA ROSE THREE women have been rearrested on suspicion charges as investigators work to put together the missing pieces of the the Kevino “Bah” Smith murder case.

Last Thursday three Grand Turk women, ages 19, 28 and 53 have been re-arrested on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Prior to their arrest, 3 males on Grand Turk and Providenciales, ages 24, 25 and 31yrs were charged with the murder of Kevino Smith of Grand Turk.

Magistrate Tanya Lobban Jackson heard the matter in Court 1 Providenciales on Friday where Krishna Penn, Conrad Thomas Jr and Lamar Griffiths were arraigned.

Penn is being represented by Laura Maroof; Oliver Smith is representing for 31-year old Lamar Griffiths and Smith served as attorney in lieu for Conrad Thomas Jr when his lawyer, Keith Thomas, could not appear on his behalf.

The men will appear in the Grand Turk Supreme Court for a sufficiency hearing on April 7.

It has been two years since 25-year-old Smith went missing after a reported heated confrontation.

Young Smith’s family, especially his mother Patsy Smith, have been

highly critical of the handling of the investigation, regularly writing on social media, that her boy ha been forgotten.

Smith’s dismembered remains were found in Breezy Brae, Grand Turk, in late April 2015 following an aggressive police search.

And it was in July that police finally confirmed that the remains discovered were indeed that of young Smith.

Subsequent to the discovery of his body, several suspects have been

arrested on suspicion and some are currently on bail for numerous offences which include murder, conspiracy to commit murder and perverting the course of justice.

The police, in a statement on their facebook page, declared said: “We are determined to establish what happened to Kevino and how he came to lose his life, which we hope will bring some closure and small comfort to his family.

Tourist found dead in Middle Caicos ON THURSDAY morning (February 9) police and other emergencies personnel launched an investigation into the discovery of a dead caucasian man on the beach in Middle Caicos.

Detectives, a medical team and the department of disaster management & emergencies are all in Middle Caicos trying to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.

Police reported that someone

at the Blue Horizon Resort reported to the police around 9:12 pm on Wednesday that a slim built Caucasian male, in his early thirties had checked into the resort since Monday and had not been seen since that day.

At around 8:40 am on Thursday, police received information that a lifeless body was seen near the shoreline of the resort.

Investigations into the man’s death are currently ongoing.

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February 11-17, 2017

Third quarter financials of PNP Government reported

BY DELANA ISLES

LAST FRIDAY (February 3) the hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Premier and Minister of Investment, Finance and Trade outlined the finances of the Turks and Caicos Islands during financial year 20162017 to date.

During the House of Assembly sitting, the Premier gave an indepth look at financial performance of the last Government before the December 15, 2016 general elections as presented in the third quarter financial report.

She too, like the former finance minister, assured of her government’s commitment to prudent and fiscal responsibility.

The unaudited results for November 30, 2016 shows an operating surplus of $38.2 million, this resulted in a favourable variance of $35M over the budget of $3.1M, the Premier told the House.

Recurrent expenditure outturn Recurrent revenue outturn for the period was $170.5M, this is compared favourably to the budgeted figure by $9.9M or six percent as well as to last year results by $3.7M or two per cent.

The major revenue heads that contributed to this positive variance were – IMPORT DUTIES which year

to date receipts came in at $45.4M. This resulted in import duties being $1.6M or four percent above the budgeted amount, $1.1M above the forecast and $1.5M or four percent above last year’s results.

HOTEL AND TOURISM TAX – receipts totaled $37M which was five percent above the budgeted amount on par with the forecast and five percent above the results for the previous year.

This, the Premier said, is attributable to better than expected tourism volumes for the year so far which reflects an improvement in tourists arrivals from previous years.

STAMP DUTY - Year to date results on stamp duty and land transactions was $21.4M. This is $5M or 31 percent ahead of budget on par with the forecast and up to $3.7M from last year’s outturn.

The Premier observed that this demonstrates positive movement in the real estate sector and it was expected that this trend would continue for the rest of the fiscal year.

FUEL TAX RECEIPTS – year to date total $6.4M which was $1M ahead of the budgeted amount, three percent ahead of the forecast and 13 percent above prior year result.

This performance was due to the increase in consumption, fuel cost and the increase in importation of vehicles and boats.

Expenditure Recurrent expenditure for November 30, 2016 was significantly below budgeted outturn by $22.6M or 15 percent and exceeding last year’s outturn by eight percent.

“This underspending is expected to partially correct itself in the ensuing months,” Cartwright Robinson said.

She added that the major variances were - personnel cost year to date was seven percent behind the budgeted amount on par with the forecast while being eight percent above last year’s cost.

The variance to the budget is due primarily to continued delays in the recruitment process.

Another major variance, the Premier noted, was the transfer to national health insurance, which year to date totals $16.2M, it was $3.6M behind the budgeted amount while being ahead of the forecast in last year’s result which was $3.7M or 29 percent.

She said that the variances reflect timing differences and a supplement to the budget of $2M has been transferred.

Outstanding Debt As November 30, 2016 the outstanding debt is $35.2M, the Premier told the House.

She noted that this figure excludes the hospital debt. With year to date

World Wetlands Day 2017 – a great success!

The Turks and Caicos Islands hosted a very successful World Wetlands Day! The Department of Environment & Coastal Resources and the Department of Disaster Management & Emergencies successfully collaborated with a number of partners to bring awareness to the importance of our wetlands and the mangroves that reside within them.

On February 2nd Clement Howell High School’s Eco club brought along a willingness to get their hands dirty in order to assist with conservation efforts at one of Provo’s most important wetland sites, Wheeland Pond. They cleaned up the area, collecting 20 full bags of trash within an hour.

“I like to be outside, I like to be in nature. I love to see what is going on around us and nature” said Eco Club member, Wadson Charles.

On Friday 3rd, students of the

British West Indies Collegiate’s Reef Action Team (RATs) partnered with the DECR, Amanyara, the Turks & Caicos Reef Fund and Big Blue Unlimited to establish a Mangrove Restoration Project at Mangrove Cay. This area is adjacent to a busy boat channel and an ecological mecca for kayakers and paddle boarders on a daily basis. Boundary buoys demarcate the restoration site, where students planted red mangrove seedlings (or propagules).

Activities culminated with planned clean-ups and mangrove plantings on Providenciales, Grand Turk, South Caicos and Salt Cay, on Saturday, February 4th.

The successes of these clean-ups should be attributed to all those that showed up in the name of conservation, as well as the School for Field Studies, and the Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Centre.

“We need to cherish the natural

mechanisms that builds our resistance to natural hazards” said Dr Virginia Clerveaux, Director of Disaster Management & Emergencies.

“The DECR was delighted by the enthusiasm of the students by their willingness to assist with our on-going conservation efforts in the various areas. They demonstrated stewardship in an area that is often taken for granted and neglected and hopefully this would encourage the rest of the community to do the same!” said DECRs Environmental Outreach Coordinator, Amy Avenant, about Saturday’s clean up at Wheeland Pond on Provo.

World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2 February, and day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea.

total debt repayment being $9.1M. All bond, loan, principal and interests were up to date as of the end of November.

She added: “It was not anticipated that there was need to be any draw down for the remainder of the financial year 2016/2017/.”

As it relates to bank balances the TCI ended the third quarter with balance totaling $60M, however over 50 percent of this cash is currently to facilitate the progression of committed projects within the development fund, Cartwright Robinson said.

This amount, however, excludes the $5.8M that is included in the TCIG and Grand Turk cruise terminal limited infrastructure bank account that would be used to fund the government and Carnival’s joint projects in Grand Turk.

PFM (BUDGET) 2017-2018 The Premier stated that upon being elected, her government inherited a stalled fiscal strategic policy statement and budget process, however during the first weeks they have been able to restart the process, and are now working assiduously to have the budget approved by the House before May 31.

The outlook for central government in terms of receipts Receipts is forecast to reach $260M, approximately $10.4M or four percent above the approved budget or $255.7M, the premier stated.

She reported that recurrent receipts is $261.6M and nonrecurrent receipts total $4.4M. “The positive trajectory is mainly due to stronger and projected market activities mainly in the tourism sector and the real estate market,” she observed.

However, she added that net revenue from the Financial Services Commission of $2.9M in this financial year may not materialize.

Expenditure is projected to reach $204.7M, $12.6M or six percent below budget.

The net operating surplus is expected to $30.5M up from planned outlook of $3.4M. Principle debt repayment is forecast at $11.9M approximately $1.5M below budget, positive economic performance along with the delay in the performance of the development fund have resulted in the ministry of finance opting to delay the drawdown of two tranches of loan totaling $15M that were approved in parliament previously, Cartwright Robinson told the House.

Aggregate financial targets All financial targets established by the 2012 agreement between the UK and the Government have

been met with the exception of the liquid cash reserves which needs to be approximately 90 days of government current expenditure, the premier said.

Adding: “My government is working hard to meet this target by the end of this financial year.”

As it relates to statutory bodies the statement of comprehensive income and expenditure for the second quarter showed $44.7M or 18.9m above budget.

This, she said, exceeded performance of the same quarter last year by $11M. “The favourbale variance against budget is mainly due to investment income from the investment instruments at the National Insurance Board doubling over the budget projection.”

Operating fees and sales of goods exceeded budget targets by $2.8M with year to date total income of $83.1M, which is above budget by $9.2M. Expenditure of $29.6M was $2.4M or 8.1 percent over budget for the quarter.

Second quarterly was $7M or 22 percent lower.

Personal emoluments costs were below budget by $1.1M which was due in part to a number of vacant positions across statutory bodies.

Drugs, medical and laboratory expenses for the national health insurance board exceeded budget by $3.2M in the third quarter and was approximately $3.5M above the second quarter.

Year to date – drugs, medical and laboratory have exceeded budget by $4.4M, the premier said.

She added that payments to Interhealth Canada had exceeded the budget limits because the budget was revised upwards during the first quarter.

And, she further stated, the government has approved further allocation of $4M to absolve the additional cost in the revised interhealth Canada approved budget.

Aggregate net operating surplus for the quarter is $12.7M, while year to date operating surplus was $4.8M or 27.7 percent above budget.

Aggregate balance sheet accumulated total assets is $372.4M, current assets is at $79.6M, fixed assets at $66.6M, investment instruments $221.8M and intangible assets is $4.4M. The government also has accumulated liabilities of $83.3M, current liabilities of $46.1M and long term liabilities of $38.3M, the premier added.

She further stated that the airport authority has an accumulated $47.8M in loan redemption sinking fund, while the NHIB reserve is $1.9M approximately 16.1 below the recommended minimum reserve.

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Mario Smith and Eulitt Pinnock

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Director of Education Edgar Howell with Turks and Caicos representatives at the regional rountable

Agriculture department gets TCIG represented at three-day special two new staff members education regional roundtable The Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services, Agricultural Department recently filled two new technical positions, an Extension Officer and Farm Manager. These positions have been filled by Mr. Mario Smith and Mr. Eulitt Pinnock respectively. Both gentlemen come with a lot of experience and training in Agriculture.

Ms. Wilhelmina Kissoonsingh, Director of Agriculture stated; “The Turks and Caicos Islands imports almost all its food, which puts the country at a food security risk.

However the potential is there to develop the agriculture sector with new and innovative techniques to produce food in a sustainable way.”

The role of the Extension Officer (also known as an advisory officer) would be to work with farmers,

schools and interested persons to advise on farming practices, assist in diagnosing problems on the farm like identifying pest and disease problems and educating on new technologies available in agriculture.

According to Ms. Kissoonsingh, for many years the Government Farm in Kew, North Caicos has been lacking in technical support. With a farm manager on board, plans are afoot to transform the farm into a research and demonstration farm.

Schools and persons interested in Agriculture and Farmers will be able to see and get on hands training on various agricultural practices and eventually have access to some farming inputs.

These new additions are crucial to promoting Agricultural Productivity in TCI and promoting food security.

There is heightened interest in the region regarding the need for improved services for children and youth with exceptionalities.

Discourse from regional and international conferences and professional gatherings have highlighted the fact that there are common issues affecting the field in the Caribbean, and the rest of the world.

Betty Ann Been and Noreane Lightbourne-McKoy from the Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services along with Candice Malcolm and Edgar Howell of the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services joined the Jamaican Ministry of Education, Youth and Information and delegations from Antigua,

Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago at the Jamaica Pegasus for a conversation on key considerations for preparation of children and youth for life beyond school. The threeday Special Education Regional Roundtable was held under the theme “Preparing Productive Citizens for an Inclusive Society: Benefits of the Collaborative Process”.

The conference Roundtable brought together policy specialists, researchers, school administrators and practicing special education specialists.

The conference Roundtable format provided an intimate setting for focused discussion. The objective was to produce purposeful, relevant and actionable outcomes which may enhance our approach to achieve

holistic provision in the special education sector.

The presence of the TCI delegation at the conference Roundtable underscores the government’s commitment to transforming service provision for children and young people with exceptionalities.

The new Minister responsible for Education endorsed that Special Education is a key priority for the Ministry and is looking forward to the report from this team. It is expected that the report will be instrumental in informing the work of the Multi agency working group that was set up to review the Special Education Policy that was recently passed. The working group will provide the Minister with recommendations for a pathway to strengthening current services.

COMMENTARY

Immigration, a tough call Addressing the immigration problem is a tough call because discussion seems to raise the tempers of those having the discussion. Recently we posted a simple answer online.. “Do what’s best for the TCI”.

What is best for the TCI? First separate the problem into 2 areas. Illegal border breakers and legal “immigrants”.

The illegal influx of poor people from Haiti is the largest problem. We had Haitian neighbors and workers when we lived in the USA and have employed legal Haitian’s here on work permits. Wonderful hard working folks. Easily assimilated. Part of our island history.

Illegal arrivals, are not immigrants. An illegal voyage

BY DAVID TAPFER

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

seriously risks their lives. Still they come. TCI intercepts hundreds and carries them home. Still they come.

Has anyone checked...are the same people coming a second and third time ? Why not purchase Haitian radio time to advise the Haitian people, in Haiti, of the risks?

Obviously we need to patrol to stop the illegal overloaded sloops.

Is someone here encouraging them

to come ? Has anyone interviewed these unfortunate folks in depth to get to the bottom of this question?

Why are we flying them home at our great expense ? Why not a boat ride ? Marshall a large group together humanely and use a safe large vessel for repatriation.

For the first time in 14 years we have a government which is attempting to put the official

responsibility for stopping illegal sloops where it belongs, with the British. Radar does not stop, only sometimes detects the sloops.

Sometimes ?

We can not change the reasons folks risk their lives. We can change the way we handle it.

We can also change the way we address those who have reached our shores without being caught. Ignoring them encourages more of the same.

It would seem that having a sound legal immigration policy would be a first step in legal immigration.

We need immigrants because our own people have been leaving the TCI in droves! Has anyone addressed this issue in the last 14 years ? We need to set quotas for immigrants.

Not just Haitians but for all nations.

There is no known policy of real immigration or known path

to citizenship. What is called “Immigration” has been a policy of allowing people to come in as long as they pay increasingly expensive work permits, pay 14 % taxes on everything they earn. After 9 years of paying thousands they are expected to pay $ 10,000 more for a PRC. A PRC is the right to stay but not as a naturalized citizen. This tough policy encourages illegal residency an easier option. In some cases certain businesses and individuals get special privileges and rights.... more encouragement to go illegal ?

Illegals are given a comfortable expensive plane ride home and a chance to begin the illegal process all over again ! Discussion and changes are needed.

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Lack of bids, staffing issues hindering capital programmes

BY DELANA ISLES IN AN address to the House of Assembly on Friday (February 3) Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson called on local contractors to bid for government projects so as to help boost the implementation

of its capital programmes.

The premier was at the time providing a very comprehensive outline of the government’s performance during the financial year 20162017 to date and outlining areas that need enhancing.

She noted when her

government came to office the capital programmes budget was $37.8M, and has since been updated on the progress of the programme Ongoing and committed projects to date highlight the challenges ahead for the full implementation of the

programme in financial year 2016/2017, she said.

She added that there are capacity constraints in the public works department, the strategic planning and policy department as well as the contract and procurement department.

“Since coming into office my government has learned of the numerous attempts made to recruit staff for these departments but these efforts are slow.

“My government will continue to work to ensure that these key departments are staffed so that there will be an increase in the timely implementation of the capital programme.”

The major ongoing project started in financial year 2015 and continuing in 2016 and 2017 totals approximately $13.4M, the premier said.

In addition to those ongoing projects the major

one committed to date totals approximately $7.5M. She reiterated that the slow implementation of the capital programme is as a result of staffing capacity in key departments and also the lack of contractors bidding for government projects.

“I am encouraging in this platform all contractors and prospective contractors to visit TCIG’s website for procurement notices, attend procurement training workshops and one will be scheduled shortly, attend prebidding meetings so that they can contribute to the further development of these islands.”

National praise and thanksgiving

National praise and thanksgiving services to be held across the country The Hon. Sharlene CartwrightRobinson, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands takes this opportunity to invite the general public to the National Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving Services to be held throughout the Islands.

As a Christian nation, it is imperative that we recognize that as we journey through life, we embrace the opportunity to give thanks and praise to the Almighty God for his goodness and mercies that have been bestowed upon us.

God has truly been good to us and we have much to give him thanks and praise for as we reflect on the course of our lives. We as a people continue to face many challenges and we need to see God’s face so that we may receive His guidance and heal our land.

These Church services seek to bring all of the Turks and Caicos Islands together, representing all sectors of society in praise and thanksgiving to God for protecting our people and in prayer with one unified voice ensuring that the voice built on by our fore-fathers will prevail as we, collectively work together in partnership to address and alleviate the social ills of our communities.

Our country has been faced with an increased number of social ills plaguing our community from crime, drugs

and self-harm amongst our general population. Undoubtedly, our country calls for desperate Prayer and Thanksgiving.

Throughout the services, there will be prayers for our Churches, our children, youth and Schools, all Parliamentarians and nonelected arm of Government, the law enforcement officers/ agencies Prayers for our Civil Servant and Private sector and our elderly.

The services will take places at the following days and time: Grand Turk – Salem Baptist Church on February 12, 2017 at 2:30 pm Middle Caicos – Mount Moriah Church on February 19, 2017 at 11:00 am South Caicos – New Testament Church of God March 3, 2017 at 2:30 pm Providenciales – Bethany Baptist Church on March 5, 2017 at 2:30 pm North Caicos, Kew – Church of God of Prophecy March 19 2017 at 2:30 pm Salt Cay – St. John’s Anglican March 10th 2017 at 1:00 pm.

The Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson is inviting the General Public to attend these services as we seek God’s guidance and give him thanks for the countless blessings for our beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands.

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Chamber of Commerce concerned about increase in violent crimes in the TCI

– The president addresses open letter to Governor John Freeman

BY DAISY HANDFIELD THE PRESIDENT of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr Kyle Smith, has addressed an open letter to the Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Dr John Freeman stating his growing concern over the increase in vicious crimes.

The letter also included suggestions to tackle the issue.

This comes after armed assailants robbed and shot former Premier Galmo Williams in the leg over the weekend in the Gracebay Road area of Providenciales.

The letter headlined, ‘Crime and security concerns- citizens of the Turks and Caicos Islands’, commenced by reassuring the Governor that his outreach was not politically motivated.

He said: “We wish from the outset to declare that this outreach is not politically motivated. We are a large group of businessmen and women, mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, neighbours and law abiding citizens who understand and have experienced the benefits of living in close-knit communities, and where historically, petty theft was the primary criminal act. We are now faced with a new breed of

criminal whose acts extend beyond petty thievery to extreme physical damage to business establishments, and to a level, which has instilled perpetual fear in our citizens. We feel very strongly that the time has come for swift action, and Turks and Caicos Islands citizens hereby demand quantifiable results from you, who has responsibility for law and order, immediately.”

Mr Smith added that there is a cry that is resonating loudly throughout the TCI community, pleading for action now.

The president said that it is evident that the police force is not adequately resourced to tackle the crime issues that the country is currently facing.

He said: “We call upon you to exercise your powers to enlist external help as a matter of urgency to combat what has now become a national crisis. Furthermore, our reputation as a stable crimefree destination and our attendant livelihood is being jeopardized as word spreads throughout the international media.”

Mr Smith said that the business community of the country would also like to have a seat at the table and offer their assistance through recommendations and

Concerned residents attended the petition signing at the Gus Complex on Tuesday (February 7, 2017)

implementation of ‘real quantifiable’ action.

The letter included suggestions to combat crime swiftly.

Some of these recommendations included the implementation of a program that builds trust between the wider community and the police force, allowing for the free flow of information anonymously or other to aid in the identification and capturing of perpetrators of crime.

Also, swift identification of the perpetrators of the numerous heinous acts that jeopardize the reputation and culture of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The swift tackling of the issue of gun related crimes, importation of illegal firearms and drugs.

And utilization of the business community, NGO’s, and civil society

in crafting a realistic strategy to combat crime.

He concluded by stating that the Chamber of Commerce, its members and the community are ready and available to assist anytime, and to help ensure the safety and security of our Turks and Caicos Islands.

Meanwhile, a petition signing was held at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex on Tuesday (February 7, 2017) where participants had an opportunity to view the letter written by the Chamber of Commerce to the Governor and sign it, before sending.

Attendees also had the opportunity to voice their opinion on the matter of crime in the TCI. Dominque Rolle, from Young Corporate Alliance reiterated Mr Smith’s sentiments issued in the letter and added that the matter

had to be addressed immediatelywhether by the Governor or the new Government.

He said: “We have a lot of young entrepreneurs and a lot of people in the community who are saying that they cannot sleep at night and who do not feel comfortable to go out.

This affects our economy, this affects our ability to run our businesses and this affects our ability to run our households.

“The Turks and Caicos can still be a place where people know that we are peaceful and we are safe. We have to do something now… We are asking the Governor, the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands to invest and we will work with them.

We will work with you, but just lead the way so that we can have a safe Turks and Caicos Islands.”

Come have a whale of a time in Turks and Caicos Experience the migration of humpback whales off the coast of Grand Turk and Salt Cay this winter.

Winter brings much excitement to the quiet, tropical islands of the Turks and Caicos (TCI).

The destination welcomes ‘snow birds’, winter weary travelers, from the northern hemisphere and the surrounding waters welcomes one of nature’s most dramatic shows – the migration of magnificent humpback whales; a real treat for whale watchers, adventurers, and local water sports operators.

Whale watching is said to be one of the most amazing experiences to live.

Every year at this time these magnificent humpback whales travel through the Columbus Passage from as far away as Iceland and Greenland to give birth on the Silver Banks southeast of TCI and north of the Dominican Republic.

This migration occurs from late January until early April.

While these graceful and majestic giants are a wonder to behold, and come close by all of

Every year at this time these magnificent humpback whales travel through the Columbus Passage from as far away as Iceland and Greenland to give birth on the Silver Banks southeast of TCI and north of the Dominican Republic

our islands, the shores off Grand Turk and Salt Cay offer the best viewing. Getting to Grand Turk and Salt Cay is easy.

Local airlines offer daily flights (about 30 minutes one way) and once there, you can take a trip with a local excursions operator.

You can even go snorkeling or

scuba diving to see the whales!

Hotel accommodations are available on both islands, too.

If you’re unable to take a visit to Grand Turk or Salt Cay, you may still be in luck. Scuba and snorkel operators in Providenciales see the whales every year as they gently surface and glide through the waters

just off Grace Bay Beach.

Divers and snorkelers delight in the long and complex songs of the male whales as they presumably sing mating songs to their better halves.

Humpback whales are very social and regularly travel in groups of two or more. On special occasions, especially near the end of the mating

season, you may see the whales returning home with their calves.

Observing the migration of humpback whales is one of the many fantastic activities the Turks and Caicos has to offer and reason enough to pay us a visit between January and April, which is when they visit us.

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Caribbean Development Bank’s 47th annual meeting to be hosted in the Turks and Caicos

BY DAISY HANDFIELD THE BOARD of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) 47th annual meeting will be hosted in the Turks and Caicos Islands from May 24 to 25, 2017.

The announcement was made

by Dr William Warren Smith, CDB President on February 3, during an official visit with the Premier of TCI, Hon Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson.

Approximately 500 delegates are expected to attend the meeting, including Ministers and Government officials, private sector representatives, members of civil society and academic world and media officials.

The flagship event will highlight the impact of the Bank’s investments in its 19 borrowing member countries (BMCs). In addition, stakeholders

will take part in strategic discussions on resolving some of the Caribbean Region’s most pressing economic and social development issues.

The meeting’s agenda includes a number of opportunities for sharing knowledge and ideas on topics of regional significance.

Expert panellists and presenters will have the opportunity to share research findings and information that could enhance policymakers’ understanding of an, therefor, ability to, respond more effectively to development challenges.

According to a press statement, the seminars will focus on enhancing productivity and economic growth, and on sector reforms this year.

The Bank will engage directly with youth of the TCI on regional development issues, in an effort to inspire attendees to take action in

Dr. William Warren Smith, President, CDB; Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Premier, Turks and Caicos Islands; Yvette Lemonias-Seale, Vice-President (Corporate Services) and Bank Secretary, CDB; and Volville Forsythe, Assistant Bank Secretary, CDB.

building a better Caribbean.

It will also feature The William G. Demas Memorial Lecture, a signature event at which a distinguished speaker makes a presentation on a trending economic and social development topic.

Dr Smith, the CDB President extended his appreciation and thanks to the Government and people of

the Turks and Caicos Islands for agreeing to host the Bank’s 47th annual meeting, in a press statement.

He said: “This is the second time that TCI is hosting this event. We see this as a strong show of support for our institution and the work we do in helping to drive economic and social development across the Caribbean Region.”

The bank will also convene the annual Governors’ Roundtable, during the meeting and Governors will receive an update on critical operational developments that could have implications on CDB’s dayto-day management, and consider strategic shifts that could enhance the Bank’s effectiveness and responsiveness to its BMCs.

Young local entrepreneur collaborates to open restaurant in Down Town area

BY DAISY HANDFIELD WELLINGTON Williams is a young local entrepreneur hoping to make a difference in his community.

The jewellery making guru has branched off into the culinary world, opening doors to Coconut Grove restaurant and lounge, an establishment geared at providing a casual dining experience for residents and tourists at a reasonable price.

An inaugural ceremony was held on Saturday (February 4, 2017) at the restaurant which is located in the 2005 plaza, Down Town, in Providenciales.

The 21-year-old said in an interview with this publication that the idea of this restaurant came after he realized that the Down Town area did not have much tourist attractions, so he wanted to bring the area to life.

“We have practically created this restaurant to make a mark in the Down Town area. We do believe that this will be the start of many to come…We wanted to create a spark in down. Five Cays was never looked at as a tourist area, but now with Bugaloo restaurant there, more tourists visit the area. Even with Blue Hills, a number of restaurants have brought it to life and it is an area that most tourists visit while in Providenciales. I feel like there is a need for Down Town to have

Wellington Williams

a tourist product which it does not really have,” he said.

The restaurant serves local cuisines, made the authentic Turks and Caicos Islands way, including cracked conch, conch fritters and fried fish.

Everyday from 11 am to 10 pm diners can also grab a drink and relax at the poolside at the Chill Lounge or opt for some friendly fun in the game room.

Part owner and food and beverage manager of the restaurant, Mr Nosben Clersier also gave brief remarks, stating that he is excited

Coconut Grove restaurant and lounge opened its doors to the public last Friday

and quite optimistic about the new business venture.

Wellington Williams holds an associate degree in Hotel Management/Food and Beverage

and started making jewellery in the seventh grade, at aged 11.

While enrolled at the Turks and Caicos Community College he expanded his jewellery line and

promoted it to the local art galleries.

Mr Williams said that he always tries to incorporate the Turks and Caicos culture into all of his jewellery.

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GARDENING 

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW

The moringa tree The Moringa tree is native to northern India, but today it is common throughout the tropical and sub-tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Caribbean.

Moringa trees grow easily from seeds or cuttings. They grow quickly even in poor soil and bloom 8 months after planting.

To grow from a cutting; after the trees have stopped producing fruits each year, branches need to be cut off so that fresh growth may take place. These branches are excellent for growing new trees.

Make a cutting at least 1” (2.5cm) in diameter and at least six feet (1.8m) long. Dig a hole 3 ft. (1m) x 3 ft. (1m) and 3 ft. (1m) deep. Place cutting in this hole and fill with a mixture of soil, sand and composted manure. Pack firmly around base of the cutting. Form a slight dome or

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cone shape, sloping down away from the cutting. It is desirable that water not touch the stem of the new tree.

Water generously, but do not drown the cutting in water.

In India, the custom is to put some cow manure on top of the open end of the cutting. This is an excellent way to protect the cutting from pests.

So if you got a cow around…

To grow from seed; Moringa seeds have no dormancy periods and can be planted as soon as they are mature.

It is best to plant the seeds

directly where the tree is intended to grow and not transplant the seedling. The young seedlings are fragile and sometime cannot survive transplanting. To plant seeds directly in the ground: Choose an area with light and sandy soil, not heavy with clay or water-logged. Dig holes 1 ft (30 cm) square and 1 ft deep.

Back-fill the holes with loose soil. Compost or manure will help the tree grow better, even though Moringa trees can grow in poor soils. Plant 3 to 5 seeds

Five more things you may not know about back pain How chiropractic care can help frequent headaches By: Dr. Craig Zavitz Headaches are very common and can be very complex to diagnose.

For some, they can seemingly strike at any time. There are many types of headaches including tension-type, cervicogenic, migraines, and cluster headaches. One of the most common types is tension-type headaches. In fact, nearly 90 percent of women and about 70 percent of men report suffering from at least one tensiontype headache during their lifetime, while 37 percent of women and 21 percent of men experience them regularly. Most believe that headaches will simply resolve on their own. The good news is there are ways to both prevent and treat frequent headaches.

What causes a headache?

Headaches can have a number of causes. However, your symptoms can help your chiropractor determine

its cause and what treatment you may benefit from. Fortunately, most headaches are not caused by serious illnesses, but in some cases they may require immediate medical attention.

Your chiropractor can certainly help to rule-in and rule-out certain causes of your pain .Commonly, primary headaches are due to over activity of or problems with pain-sensitive structures. Various structures in the brain or surrounding your skull and

neck, like nerves, joints and muscles, can play a role in your headache. For some, headaches can be triggered by certain foods and even lifestyle factors like: • Alcohol, particularly red wine • Certain foods, such as processed meats • Lack of sleep • Poor posture • Missed meals • Excessive stress

in each hole, 2 in. (5 cm) apart.

Plant the seeds no deeper than three times the width of the seed (approximately ½ in. or 1.5 cm -the size of one’s thumbnail).

Keep the soil moist enough so that the top soil will not dry and choke the emerging saplings, but it should not be too wet or else the seeds can drown and rot.

When the saplings are four to six inches tall, keep the healthiest sapling in the ground and remove

the rest. Termites and nematodes can kill a young sapling. Take measures to protect saplings from these two dangers.

TRANSPLANTING The ground where the trees are to be planted should be light and sandy, not heavy with clay or water-logged.

Dig a hole 1 ft (30 cm) square and 1 ft deep. Backfill with loose soil.

Adding compost or manure will help the trees grow better.

YOUR BODY  Dr Craig Zavitz is a Canadian chiropractor registered in the Turks and Caicos Islands. He specialises in gentle manual therapies, activator, therapeutic laser, and smoking cessation. To make appointments call 941-5252 or email craig@gracebaychiro.com. For more information visit www.gracebaychiro.com.

BY Dr Craig Zavitz

Dr. Zavitz will be on island Feb. 16-22 and available for appointments: call or text 347-8964 or email craig@gracebaychiro.com Headaches can also be caused by pain referred to the head either from bony structures or soft tissues (e.g., muscles) of the neck. This type of headache is referred to as cervicogenic, meaning originating from the cervical spine and/or surrounding structures. This includes irritation and/or dysfunction of the cervical spine joints which can refer pain to the head. Treating joint dysfunction can help relieve pain and restore proper function.

How your chiropractor can help A chiropractor is a spine, muscle, and nervous system expert specifically trained to diagnose the underlying cause of your frequent headaches. They will perform a comprehensive history and examination to determine whether the symptoms are coming from joint dysfunction of the spine or other surrounding structures like muscles.

The chiropractor will also rule-out other possible causes and refer to appropriate medical professionals when needed for additional testing or care. By performing a thorough history, they may also be able to determine if any lifestyles factors (e.g., diet, alcohol, or stress) may be triggers for your frequent headaches.

The chiropractor will discuss your treatment options with you. Options may include spinal manipulation or mobilization, soft tissue therapy, and other modalities. Exercises are often prescribed to help correct your posture. Chiropractors, as part of your healthcare team, can help if you are suffering from headaches.

In fact, an Australian study found that 72 percent of migraine sufferers in a clinical trial experienced either “substantial” or “noticeable” improvement after a period of chiropractic treatment.

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Interhealth Canada makes $6000 investment in computers for National Library Service INTERHEALTH Canada Corporate has delivered on its commitment to invest US$6000 in the education sector with the procurement of eight HP ProDesk 400 G3 Small Form Factor Desktop PC’s for the National Library Service of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The pledge was originally made during TCI Hospital’s anniversary celebration last year.

A press conference was held at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre on Thursday, February 9th 2017 to formally handover the much-needed modern computers to the country’s public libraries. The team from Interhealth Canada led by Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Carriere included Chief of Medical Services, Dr. Denise Braithwaite-Tennant and Information Systems Manager, Detorrie Tennant.

Minister for Education, Hon.

Josephine Connolly accepted the donation on behalf of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and praised the company for its consistent investment in community projects. Other corporate companies were encouraged to make similar investments as part of their social responsibility.

Head of the National Library Service, Cecil Graham who was accompanied by Library Assistant, Sherene Gibbs said the computers were highly-anticipated as the five branches across the country are in dire need of functional and modern computers. These libraries are located on Providenciales, Grand Turk, South Caicos and two branches can be found in North Caicos. Plans are underway to introduce computer classes for library users on everyday software packages such as Microsoft Office.

Interhealth Canada invests US $6,000 in education

Entertainment Brinkley praised for posing in Sports Illustrated at age 63

Beyonce announced last week that she was pregnant with twins.

Pregnant Beyonce set to ‘slow down’ her performance at the Grammys She announced last week that she is expecting twins with husband Jay Z. But Beyonce isn’t letting her blossoming baby bump get in the way of her work as she is still set to perform at the Grammys, although at a slower pace than usual.

A source told TMZ the 35-yearold songstress is ‘heavily’ pregnant, and as a result will be ‘taking it easier than normal.’

With Sunday’s awards show just days away, sources told the site that

rehearsals are still underway but the routine is constantly changing.

In order to make up for the slower pace it’s reported there will be a digital screen onstage to help with the performance, as well as cameo performances.

MailOnline have contacted Beyonce’s representatives for comment.

Beyonce revealed she is expecting two new additions in an Instagram post on Wednesday.

CHRISTIE Brinkley has proved age is just a number by appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s annual Swimsuit Issue.

This year’s cover sees the 63-year-old posing alongside her two daughters - Sailor Brinkley Cook, and Alexa Ray Joel.

Writing on Instagram, Brinkley said: “Thank you Sports Illustrated for sending the powerful message that good things come in packages of every size and we do not come with an expiration date!”

Christie appears to be literally walking on water in the photo something she referred to in her Instagram post.

“My kids think I walk on water, so let’s not mention the apple box concealed just under the surface,” she joked.

Christie shot to fame after appearing in Sports Illustrated in the late 1970s and went on to become well known as an actress and TV personality.

She continued to be a successful model, appearing on the cover of Playboy and Men’s Health.

In 1985, she married Uptown Girl singer Billy Joel, who is Alexa’s father. The couple divorced eight years later.

In its editorial, Sports Illustrated said Brinkley was “out to prove that age is nothing more than a number”.

Speaking to People, the model

Christie Brinkley (63) posed with daughters Alexa Ray Joel, 31, and Sailor Brinkley Cook, 18.

said: “When I turned 30, I was like, ‘This is the last time I’m posing in a bathing suit!’

“When this issue comes out, I’ll be 63. I thought, ‘those days are over’. But to get to do it with my

girls, I thought, ‘one last go!’.”

Her daughter Sailor, 18, said appearing in Sports Illustrated “has been my dream since I popped out the womb” in a post on Twitter.

(BBC)

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‘The UK is a tax haven’ – Bermuda attacks plan to end financial secrecy THE government of Bermuda has hit back at British efforts to end offshore financial secrecy, claiming the UK itself is a “tax haven”.

Speaking ahead of a meeting on Wednesday between Theresa May and the leaders of Britain’s overseas territories, Bermuda’s deputy premier and finance minister, Bob Richards, pushed back against proposed legislation that would create public registers naming the owners of offshore companies.

Richards said the UK should get its own house in order before making demands from its dependencies.

“The UK is a tax haven,” he said, citing non-dom laws that allow foreign nationals to live in Britain without paying tax on overseas income.

“You have more billionaires resident in London than any place on earth. They are not here for the weather, they are here for the tax climate. We have a double standard going on here.

“We have a much more transparent, much cleaner system than the countries that promulgate these rules in the first place. The popular notion that somehow there is something nefarious going on in a small island that is relatively

Premier Alden McLaughlin and Cayman’s London Office Director Eric Bush, centre, meet with U.K. and overseas territories officials this week in London.

Bermuda has been criticised by Oxfam as the world’s worst corporate tax haven. (Photograph: Alamy)

successful is false.”

From April 2017, however, non-doms will lose some of their advantages and foreign nationals will no longer be able to enjoy tax breaks indefinitely in the UK. Those resident in the UK for 15 out of the previous 20 years will be liable for inheritance, capital gains and income tax on their worldwide assets.

A cross-party group of 88 MPs, led by the tax campaigner Margaret Hodge, is backing an amendment to the government’s criminal finances

bill that would force British territories to follow the UK in making public their company ownership registers by 2020.

“There is a thing in this world called privacy and at least in my island privacy still exists,” added Richards. “There is no public right to know anybody’s private business.”

The Panama Papers exposed how thousands of offshore companies have been used to help hide the proceeds of fraud, political corruption and tax evasion.

Butler-Turner out of party if she nominates as independent THE minute Official Opposition Leader Loretta Butler-Turner nominates herself as an independent candidate for Long Island she will no longer be a member of the Free National Movement, the party’s Chairman Sidney Collie said on Sunday.

In an interview with The Tribune, Mr Collie said according to the party’s constitution, any FNM member that runs against a nominated FNM candidate “automatically disqualifies him or herself”.

Last month, Mrs Butler-Turner confirmed to The Tribune that her bid for re-election in Long Island during the upcoming general election would be as an independent candidate.

Last week, she posted a series of photos on social media showing her constituency headquarters in Long Island being repainted blue.

She captioned the images with the hashtags independent2017 and campaign2017.

“She can do what she wants,” Mr Collie told The Tribune.

“Once she nominates she automatically disqualifies herself from being in the FNM, but right now it is just talk.

Last month, Mrs Butler-Turner confirmed to The Tribune that her bid for re-election in Long Island during the upcoming general election would be as an independent candidate.

“I am not going to speculate whether she will actually nominate or not. We will wait and see what happens on nomination day.

Politicians say lots of things, you cannot put too much stake in talks.

If she nominates we will do what we have to do.”

In December, the FNM appointed a three-person tribunal to decide the fate of Mrs Butler-Turner and the six other members of Parliament who ousted Dr Minnis as leader of the

Official Opposition in the House of Assembly earlier that month.

The party accused the group of MPs of bringing the party into “disrepute, division, rancour and dishonour” as well as signing, delivering and causing a letter expressing no confidence in Dr Minnis to Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling to be read in Parliament.

The FNM’s council also withdrew Mrs Butler-Turner’s candidacy for Long Island and ratified Adrian Gibson, 32, an attorney and former Tribune columnist, for the seat.

When asked for an update on the progress of the tribunal, Mr Collie said the leadership of the party is staying out of the process.

“The rebel seven is taking care of that themselves,” Mr Collie said.

“We are watching them though.

The tribunal has its own process and the leadership is staying out of it. I have not inquired about it.”

Attorney for the “rebel seven,” Michael Scott told The Tribune he also has “no idea” what is happening with the tribunal process because he gave the group “one set of advice” and they “took another”.

Cayman Premier: UK must ‘moderate’ Brexit impact on territories THE U.K. government must do its best to back financial services industries in its overseas territories, both before and after Brexit talks with the European Union, Premier Alden McLaughlin said Tuesday.

The premier attended discussions in London Tuesday with British leaders who are overseeing Britain’s exit from the EU, including MP Robin Walker and Overseas Territories Minister, Baroness Joyce Anelay.

Premier McLaughlin noted that EU countries had sought to place Cayman on various “black or grey lists,” even after it had attempted to cooperate on tax enforcement and anti-money laundering efforts.

Because of this, Mr. McLaughlin said it was important for the U.K. to be a “moderating voice” both before and after the EU exit occurs.

Britain is expected to formally

announce its intention to separate from the union sometime in March, after which it will have two years to exit the EU. The Joint Ministerial Council, made up of British representatives and leaders from its remaining overseas territories, will meet again in June to discuss Brexit progress.

“This initial [council] on European negotiations was promising,” Mr. McLaughlin said.

During Tuesday’s meeting, Premier McLaughlin was joined by representatives from nine other British Overseas Territories, to discuss a range of issues related to Brexit.

The main subjects included international trade agreements, including territories’ access to the EU single market, and free movement of overseas territories citizens within the EU countries.

(Cayman Compass)

Haiti police rescue dozens, arrest 12 in human trafficking ring POLICE in Haiti over the weekend rescued dozens of women and girls on the verge of being sold, and placed 12 suspected human traffickers under arrest, authorities said.

Officials said the arrests took place Sunday at a tourist resort outside the capital Port-au-Prince after a three month investigation.

“We found 33 girls, 20 of them minors, piled together in one room,” Danton Leger, government commissioner for Port-au-Prince, told local radio.

“In another room there were 12 people — four women and eight men — with what appeared to be marijuana and cocaine,” Leger said. The raid took place at the Kaliko Beach Club, some 60

kilometres (37 miles) outside the capital.

“Last week, we received information that young girls were being sold for 300 dollars each,” said Leger, who holds a post equivalent to government prosecutor.

Police seized a computer said to contain pornographic videos involving child victims, he added.

Witnesses interviewed by police said that girls as young as 13 were lured to the resort with promises of a beach vacation, only to fall victim to the traffickers.

“These people are suspected of trafficking in minors and of sexual exploitation,” said national police spokesman Garry Desrosiers.

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Bahamas tops Caribbean on crime’s economic cost THE Bahamas leads the entire Caribbean on economic losses stemming from crime, losing $434 million or almost 5 per cent of its annual gross domestic product (GDP) to the scourge.

The extent of crime’s impact on Bahamian economic output and wider society is laid bare in an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report, which shows that out of 17 Latin American and Caribbean countries, only Honduras and El Salvador incur greater annual costs as a proportion of GDP. The study, ‘The costs of crime and violence: New insights in Latin America and the Caribbean’, reveals that the Bahamas is one of only two countries in the region where crime costs its citizens and residents more than $1,000 per person annually.

Once currency differences are accounted for, crime was shown as costing Bahamas residents $1,177 per capita annually, second only to Trinidad & Tobago’s $1,189 per person.

The IDB study described crime’s costs as “particularly high” in the Bahamas, while placing Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago in the same category, with more than 75 per cent of Bahamian companies spending money on security personnel, technology and equipment.

Again, the Bahamas is second only to Trinidad in the proportion of companies forced into expenditure on security measures, which has become an ‘everyday feature of life’ for too many businesses.

The private security industry has been one of the few growth areas in the Bahamian economy since

the 2008-2009 recession, reflecting just how strong a grip crime - and the ‘fear of crime’ - maintain on the private sector and wider society.

“In Honduras, private spending is almost 2 per cent of GDP – more than twice the regional average – and the higher bound is above 3 per cent,” the IDB said of spending on security measures.

“El Salvador follows with costs incurred by the private sector hovering between 1.6 and 2.7 per cent of GDP. The Bahamas and Brazil also show high private costs, with estimates varying between 1 and 1.9 per cent.”

The IDB study also found that when it came to the Caribbean’s urban areas, New Providence and Nassau led the way when it came to the number of physical assaults, robberies, burglaries, thefts and car thefts per capita. Nassau was above the global and regional average for all categories apart from burglary and theft.

The findings again illustrate why it is a matter of national urgency, and priority, for the Bahamas to get a ‘grip on crime’, given the enormous economic and social costs it continues to inflict, and which threaten to both undermine its main industries and overall competitiveness.

“Not surprisingly, the three countries in the [Caribbean] that lose the highest percentages of their GDP to crime are those with the highest levels of violent crime: The Bahamas, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago,” the IDB study found.

“The high levels of crime likewise affect the private sector in the [Caribbean]. The number of firms in

5.8 magnitude quake rattles St Lucia and other Islands A 5.8 magnitude earthquake was felt in St Lucia and other parts of the Eastern Caribbean this afternoon, with residents reporting feeling buildings shaking.

The quake occurred around 3:54 p.m. at a depth of 20 km, 120 km northeast of the capital, Castries; 73 km northeast of Fort-de-France, Martinique; and 93 km east-southeast of Roseau, Dominica, according to the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (SRC).

St. Lucia’s National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) said there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries although the tremor appeared to have been felt islandwide.

And the SRC said people living in Antigua, Martinique, St Vincent and St Lucia also reported feeling the shaking.

“Very strong at Morne Fortune

at about 3:53 pm. Doors at side entrance were rattling quite loudly.

Made a dash for cover under a desk,” one Facebook user in St Lucia wrote on the SRC’s page.

“Felt it at Whitchurch, Dominica.

Lasted long and it was a strong shake. My mum in La Plaine said she heard the rumbling approaching,” another wrote.

Earlier in the day, there were two other small quakes in the region that seemed to have gone unnoticed.

At 1 a.m., one occurred west of Tobago. Preliminary data from the SRC was that it had a magnitude of 3.7 and depth of 23 km.

Then, around 8:08 a.m., a 3.9 magnitude earthquake occurred 31 km northeast of Basseterre, St Kitts; 91 km northwest of St. John’s, Antigua; and 181 km northwest of Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, at a depth of 83 km. (Caribbean360)

the Caribbean experiencing losses due to crime, and the proportion of firms that pay for private security, are higher than the international averages. These costs draw money away from other activities that could potentially enhance productivity such as the amount spent on research and development, which is lower than the amount spent on crime overall.

“Finally, although government expenditure on combating crime is relatively high, the money is spent overwhelmingly on police, but this has not translated into higher police effectiveness,” the report continued.

“Moreover, with precious little of the total expenditure going to the judicial systems and crime prevention, much of the sub-region has ended up with overcrowded prisons, where nearly half of the detainees may wait years before going to trial.”

The report, which has been studied by Tribune Business, seeks to measure crime’s costs from three perspectives. Apart from the impact on the private sector, and the spending by households and companies on security, it also analyses the cost to government in terms of public expenditures on the judicial and prison systems, plus the

police force.

And, finally, it also attempts to measure crime’s social costs, particularly its impact on Bahamians’ quality of life, and income lost by the imprisonment of inmates at Fox Hill prison.

The Bahamas was found to lead the Caribbean by almost a full percentage point of GDP when it came to crime’s costs, estimated to cost this nation 4.79 per cent of annual economic output - a sum equivalent to $434 million.

Only Jamaica came near to the Bahamas at 3.99 per cent of GDP per annum, with just Honduras and El Salvador ahead of this nation in the Latin American and Caribbean region, both losing more than 6 per cent of their annual economic output.

Adjusting for different currencies and exchange rates, the IDB study found: “Trinidad & Tobago and the Bahamas have the highest costs at well over US$1,000 per capita in international US dollars.

“Argentina is a relatively distant third, with per capita costs slightly below $700 in international US dollars. Guatemala, Paraguay, and Honduras, in that order, have the lowest per capita costs at or below $300 in international US dollars.”

The Bahamas was also shown to

be above the regional average when it came to income lost as a result of murders/homicides, the report pegging this at almost 0.5 per cent of annual economic output - a sum equal to $40-$50 million.

“On average, foregone income related to homicides represents 0.32 per cent of GDP,” the IDB study said. “However, this average hides enormous variability across countries.

“The Bahamas has the third highest homicide cost, at 0.48 per cent of GDP..... The third country classified as having a high social cost of homicides [after Honduras and El Salvador] is the Bahamas, with an average cost from homicides of 0.53 per cent of GDP during the sample period. The Bahamas had a peak cost of 0.64 per cent in 2011, and the lowest value in 2010 at 0.47 per cent.”

The Bahamas, though, was said to have the highest murder rate detection based on 2013 data, pegged at 51 per cent.

And the Christie administration has been attempting to address the justice system’s weaknesses via the $20 million ‘Citizen Security’ initiative with the IDB, increasing the number of criminal courts and recently unveiling the Office of the Public Defender. (Tribune242)

Moise sworn in as Haiti’s new president JOVENEL Moise has been sworn in as Haiti’s new president, opening a new chapter in the country’s history after a long-running political crisis.

The 48-year-old banana exporter, who has never held political office, took the oath of office on Tuesday in a ceremony in the capital, Port-auPrince.

The handpicked candidate of Haiti’s former president, Michel Martelly, Moise initially won the first round of voting in October 2015 - but the results were subsequently annulled amid allegations of massive fraud.

The elections were further postponed in October after Hurricane Matthew battered the country, killing hundreds and causing extensive damage.

Moise won a November election redo with 55 percent, vowing to stimulate the economy and create more jobs.

Yet, his critics claimed he did not gain a mandate because only 21 percent of voters went to the polls.

The new president begins his five years in power with an already fragile popularity, since he is at the centre of an unresolved money laundering probe.

Haiti’s Central Unit of Financial Intelligence alleges that Moise laundered $5m through suspicious

Moise gives a speech during the inauguration at the National Palace in Port-au-Prince (Reuters)

money transfers - charges he denies.

Haiti has been dependant on international aid since a powerful earthquake devastated it in January 2010. Its serious economic problems have been compounded by political instability, violence and corruption.

According to the UN World Food Programme, two and half million Haitians live in poverty.

Despite the challenges Moise faces as the poor Caribbean country’s

new president, some Haitians are willing to give him a chance.

“We have to wait and see what is going to happen. Previous governments came and made promises but nothing happened,” Desilien Simedieu, a community leader at the Carradeux camp, where most people live on less than $3 per day, told Al Jazeera.

“The only thing we can do is wait.” (Aljazeera)

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Brexit vote: Lewis quits shadow cabinet as MPs back bill MPs have overwhelmingly agreed to let the government begin the UK’s departure from the EU as they voted for the Brexit bill.

The draft legislation was approved by 494 votes to 122, and now moves to the House of Lords.

Shadow business secretary Clive Lewis was one of 52 Labour MPs to defy party orders to back the bill and he resigned from the front bench.

PM Theresa May wants to trigger formal Brexit talks by the end of March.

She will do this by invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, but requires Parliament’s permission before doing so.

Mr Lewis, who earlier said he was undecided on whether to support the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill, announced his resignation as MPs began voting for the final time. He said he “cannot, in all good conscience, vote for something I believe will ultimately harm the city I have the honour to represent, love and call home”.

Leader Jeremy Corbyn said he understood the difficulties the vote presented some of his MPs but said they had been ordered to back the Article 50 because the party would not “block Brexit”.

Seven people were injured in fire that broke out late on Tuesday night and raged for 10 hours as it spread rapidly, engulfing more than 1,000 makeshift houses.

Clive Lewis announced he was resigning shortly before the third reading vote.

Shadow home secretary Diane Abbott, who missed last week’s initial vote on the bill, backed it this time.

She told the BBC she had “a lot of misgivings about the idea of a Tory Brexit” and predicted the UK would “come to regret it”, but added: “I’m a loyal member of the shadow cabinet and I’m loyal to Jeremy Corbyn.”

The Labour rebellion was five MPs up on last week’s vote, while former Chancellor Ken Clarke was again the only Conservative to vote against the two-clause bill. During the voting, SNP MPs were reprimanded by deputy speaker Lindsay Hoyle after

they started singing Ode to Joy, the European Union anthem.

Afterwards, Brexit Secretary David Davis hailed the “historic vote”, adding: “It is now time for everyone, whichever way they voted in the referendum, to unite to make a success of the important task at hand for our country.”

Peers will now consider the draft legislation, and a government source told BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg: “If the Lords don’t want to face an overwhelming public call to be abolished they must get on and protect democracy and pass this bill.”

Shanty town fire in Philippines leaves 15,000 homeless A MASSIVE fire swept through a crowded shanty town near the docks in Manila, destroying houses and leaving 15,000 people homeless, authorities in the Philippine capital said on Wednesday. Seven people were injured in fire that broke out late on Tuesday night and raged for 10 hours as it spread rapidly, engulfing more than 1,000 makeshift houses, fire officer Edilberto Cruz told reporters.

About 15,000 people were left homeless and were temporarily

sheltered in evacuation centres, and their belongings, like television sets, washing machines and clothes were left on a major road, blocking trucks hauling containers at the port. Only a week ago a worker was killed and more than a hundred injured at a huge industrial fire at factory south of the capital.Fires are common in factories and shanty towns in Manila, one of the most populated cities in the world. In 2015, 74 workers were killed when they were trapped in a slipper factory north of the capital.

San Antonio mum earns up to $1600 a Poll shows support for Scottish independence rising week as a professional cuddler JANET Trevino, 37, works as a “professional cuddler” in San Antonio and the South Texas area, where she provides clients with “completely platonic and nonsexual” benefits.

The mother-of-four said she conducts her business ventures through a website called Cuddlist. com, and works up to 20 hours a week with mostly men, with whom she charges $80 for each hour-long session.

“They don’t believe me,” Trevino told MySanAntonio.com about people when she tells them about her job. “They say, ‘Oh no, it can’t just be cuddling, it has to go to something more sexual.’ But you can have a platonic and nurturing touch.”

Trevino told the newspaper that she’s had a few instances where customers try to take the session to the next level, but it’s never gotten to the point where she needed to dismiss the meeting.

The expert snuggler said her work helps people suffering from several setbacks — some including sleeplessness, chronic back pain and even PTSD. “We hold memories in our muscles and our bodies, those emotions are

ahead of Brexit talks

San Antonio mum Janet Trevino earns up to $1,600 a week providing professional “cuddling” services.

there and a lot of people don’t want to go there.”

Trevino began her creative career path back in September and said the services always take place in a “neutral” gathering room, such as a living room or open area.

“It’s more than just spooning, you can sit and talk or watch a movie or dance. It could just be holding hands or sitting next to each other,” Trevino said.

“It’s very important that they experience touch ... touch is essential for health and living and they do experience a dramatic effect, I don’t think we recognize how often we hold emotions in our bodies.”

Trevino isn’t the first woman to try the career path. In 2014, Manhattan woman Ali C. launched her own unorthodox venture “Cuddle U NYC” from her studio apartment in the Financial District.

SUPPORT for Scottish independence rose after the Prime Minister came out in favour of the UK making a clean break with the European Union, a survey has found.

The BMG poll for The Herald indicated 49 percent of Scots support independence with 51 percent opposing it, after “don’t know” votes are removed.

A similar survey conducted last month showed roughly the same result as the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, with 45.5 percent in favour of independence and 54.5 percent against, the newspaper said.

Scottish Greens lawmaker Ross Greer, who backs the devolved nationalist government on independence, told Reuters Scotland was almost certainly headed to a new independence referendum after the UK triggers the process to leave the European Union.

The poll came as Holyrood’s Brexit Minister vowed Scotland would “never, ever turn our back on Europe”.

Mike Russell made the claim as he prepared for the latest round of talks with the UK Government over

how the vote for Brexit should be implemented.

The talks in London come less than 24 hours after MSPs rejected the triggering of Article 50 in a symbolic vote in the Scottish Parliament.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and others have warned time is running out for Westminster and Holyrood to reach an agreement which could prevent a second independence referendum.

The Scottish Government has put forward “compromise proposals” aimed at keeping the country in the single market when the UK leaves the European Union.

While Mr Russell insisted the UK Government had offered “not a single compromise in return, or even a view on our proposals”, he insisted Scottish Government representatives would go to the Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC) meeting with a “positive view and willingness to talk”.

Speaking in Holyrood on Tuesday, Mr Russell said: “We’re going to keep talking and make sure that we go on talking so that the Article 50 letter can still be influenced by the reasonable demands of Scotland.

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Obama spotted kitesurfing in Caribbean with billionaire Richard Branson

An image purporting to show children digging up a road at a North Korean ski resort.

North Korea forcing children as young as seven to work, report says HUMAN Rights Watch has accused North Korea of exploiting children as young as seven through forced manual labour, urging the United Nations to take action against the repressive regime.

Research conducted by the group, along with three South Korean activist organisations, found that the North Korean authorities forced children to work by co-opting their schools and universities.

Party wings, such as the Korean Children’s Union, which is compulsory for students aged seven to 13, also compelled children to engage in farming, the construction of buildings, statues, roads and railways, and in the collection of scrap materials to sell.

Older teenagers, often from poor families, can be strong-armed to join paramilitary forced labour brigades, where they may be left to toil for up to ten years without pay, said HRW. The North Korean government

claims to have abolished child labour 70 years ago. Officials are known to refer to the tasks as “team-building” exercises for the good of the country.

“Forcing children to work is an egregious human rights abuse condemned worldwide, but for many North Korean students, it’s a part of their everyday life,” said Phil Robertson, HRW’s deputy Asia director.

“The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child should demand that Pyongyang tell the truth about these abusive practices and immediately bring them to a halt.”

The group’s findings, currently being presented to the UN in Geneva, include evidence from two teenagers who managed to escape. Jeon HyoVin, 16, said she experienced forced labour in school almost every day.

The film revealed little girls hammering the tracks, and boys carrying heavy stones to wheelbarrows.

Peru to give visas to thousands of crisis-weary Venezuelans PERU has created a temporary visa that will allow thousands of Venezuelans to work and study in the country, part of a migratory policy that aims to “build bridges” and “not walls,” the Andean nation’s interior ministry said.

President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski’s government issued 20 temporary visas to Venezuelan migrants in Peru this week. Kuczysnki, a centrist, has expressed concern about shortages of food and medicine in Venezuela, mired in a deep economic crisis.

Some 6,000 Venezuelans are expected to receive the permit, which will allow them to study, work and receive health services in Peru for a year, the interior ministry said late on Thursday.

Peru has enjoyed nearly two decades of uninterrupted economic growth and single-digit inflation, a sharp contrast to socialist-led

Venezuela, where the ranks of the poor have swollen in recent years.

“We want to offer a different message on migration than what’s offered in other places. We want to build bridges that unite us and not walls to separate us,” Interior Minister Carlos Basombrio said in a statement.

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a temporary entry ban on refugees and citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries, and insisted that Mexico will pay for his proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexican border to curb illegal immigration.

Kuczynski and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said last week that they would stand with Mexico and seek to strengthen regional trade, in the wake of rising tensions between Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto and Trump. (Reuters)

A NUMBER of people around the world are stressed out about what’s going on in the White House — but former President Barack Obama doesn’t look like he’s one of them.

A smiling Obama was enjoying being jobless as he rode the waves recently in the Virgin Islands with Richard Branson. Branson published a blog post Tuesday with pictures and video of the ex-president kitesurfing off one of his private islands in the British Virgin Islands.

Obama, and his wife, Michelle, have spent time vacationing with the Virgin Group founder since leaving the White House Jan 20.

Branson writes that Obama, a native of Hawaii, told him he was prevented from surfing by his security detail during his time in office, so he jumped at the chance to learn how to kitesurf.

“It was a huge honour to be able to invite President Barack and Michelle Obama down to the British Virgin Islands for a complete break after Barack finished his second term as President and the family left the White House,” Branson wrote.

The billionaire said he and the former leader of the free world challenged one another to see if Obama could learn to kitesurf before Branson learned how to foilboard, a form of surfing where the board has a hydrofoil on the bottom.

The Obamas have been enjoying life since turning over the White

Former President Barack Obama learned how to kitesurf during a trip to the British Virgin Islands with Richard Branson during a vacation after the end of his second term as President, Feb. 2017.

House to President Trump last month. The pair spent some time in Palm Springs, Calif. before hitting the Caribbean.

The former first couple will return to Washington, D.C. shortly, where they are renting a home about two miles from the White House while their younger daughter, Sasha, completes high school.

Obama is the first president to stay in D.C. after his term since Woodrow Wilson in 1921

He has said he plans to spend his time writing his memoirs of his time in office and working on the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, a group of Democratic organisers led by former Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. “I want to do some writing,” Obama told reporters ahead of his retirement. “I want to be quiet a little bit and not hear myself talk so darn much. I want to spend precious time with my girls.” (NYDailynews)

Topless women protest for right to sunbathe in Argentina DOZENS of topless women, joined by hundreds of fully clothed protesters, demonstrated in Buenos Aires on Tuesday to demand the right to sunbathe semi-nude after police asked bare-breasted women to leave a nearby beach.

Smaller protests have occurred throughout the country in recent weeks in response to the January incident and it remains unclear if Argentine law allows women to go topless on public beaches.

Police cited a national criminal code article prohibiting “obscene displays” to justify asking the women to leave the beach, although at least one judge ruled after the incident that going topless was not a crime.

Arguing that women should have the same right as men to sunbathe topless, the women chanted, painted slogans on their bodies and held signs reading: “The only breasts that bother them are the ones that aren’t for sale.”

The demonstration in downtown Buenos Aires followed the “Not One Less” protests late last year in which tens of thousands of Argentines protested gender-related

A woman holds a sign that reads in Spanish “People are uncomfortable with sexuality that is not for male consumption,” during a bare-breasted demonstration in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Tuesday.

violence after the rape and killing of a 16-year-old girl.

The protesters said the incident on the beach exemplified social inequality between men and women in Argentina. “In many places, when a woman reports gender violence, they don’t listen, but when a woman shows her breasts they send so many

police,” said Grace Prounesti Piquet, a 33-year-old photographer with the words “The breast is not a crime” painted in pink on her back. “It’s a shame.”

The protest drew a large number of male gawkers, prompting chants of “Get out” from women demonstrators.

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Depp parts with long-time agent – Cites financial concerns JOHNNY Depp has parted ways with his longtime agent, Tracey Jacobs of U.T.A., citing financial concerns, reports Page Six, and has signed a new contract with rival agency C.A.A., which offered him a more favourable deal as he copes with the fallout from an ugly and very public divorce.

News of Depp’s move surfaced after other reports of Depp’s money struggles, including the news that he can no longer sustain his $2 million a month lifestyle.

In January, Depp sued his former management team, including the Management Group and 15 other defendants, for “gross misconduct,” claiming his business managers “collected tens of millions of dollars of contingent fees.” Depp is seeking $25 million in damages. Last week, the Management Group

Johnny Depp has had financial problems of recent.

countersued Depp for living an “ultra-extravagant lifestyle that often knowingly cost Depp in excess of $2 million per month to maintain, which he simply could not afford.”

The business managers broke down Depp’s massive expenses, from the $30,000 a month he spends on wine to the millions he has spent on the upkeep of his 14 properties around the world, including a chateau in the south of France and horse farm in Kentucky. The Management Group reported

that the total maintenance costs of these properties was more than $75 million over the course of 17 years.

After his highly publicised divorce from actress Amber Heard, Depp began to shed some of his pricey homes. He put his Venetian mansion on the market for $10.9 million in July and his compound in Plan De La Tour, France, was rereleased on the market for $63 million in December. Depp’s French property first went on sale in 2015 for $25 million.

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Marley tapes restored after 40 years in London basement LOST recordings by Bob Marley found in a damp hotel basement in London after more than 40 years have been restored.

The tapes are the original, high-quality live recordings of the reggae legend’s concerts in London and Paris between 1974 and 1978. Tracks include No Woman No Cry, Jamming and Exodus.

They were at first believed to be ruined beyond repair, largely because of water damage.

Marley, who died in 1981, would have been 72 on Monday.

The tapes were found in a run-down hotel in Kensal Rise, north-west London, where Bob Marley and the Wailers stayed during their European tours in the mid-1970s.

They were discovered when Joe Gatt, a Marley fan and London businessman, took a phone call from a friend, who had found them while doing a building refuse clearance.

From the 13 reel-to-reel analogue master tapes, 10

Bob Marley died in Miami in 1981.

were fully restored, two were blank and one was beyond repair. Work lasted one year and cost £25,000 ($31,200).

“They were (in an) appalling (condition)... I wasn’t too hopeful,” Martin Nichols, a sound engineer at the White House Studios in the west of England, told the BBC. The recordings are from

concerts at the Lyceum in London (1975), the Hammersmith Odeon (1976), the Rainbow, also in London (1977), and the Pavilion de Paris (1978).

They were recorded on the only mobile 24-track studio vehicle available in the UK then. It was loaned to Bob Marley and the Wailers by the Rolling Stones. (BBC)

In a statement released Tuesday evening, the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force said it believes Alkaline (in picture) can assist detectives probing the shooting death of Rohan Morris in Marverly, St Andrew.

Alkaline proclaims innocence in murder investigation POPULAR Jamaican entertainer Alkaline is proclaiming his innocence after police investigators revealed on Tuesday that they want to question him in connection with the murder of a St Andrew man last month.

In a statement released Tuesday evening, the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force said it believes Alkaline can assist detectives probing the shooting death of Rohan

Morris in Marverly, St Andrew.

The police had asked the entertainer, whose given name is Earlan Bartley, to report to the Police Area 4 Headquarters, located at Harman Barracks in Vineyard Town, St Andrew by 5 o’clock Wednesday afternoon.

However, in a message posted to his Facebook page Tuesday night, Alkaline declared his innocence, saying he is not involved in any form

of illegal activity.

He described the statement released by the police as cruel, vicious and destructive and cautioned the media against spreading rumours.

The 23-year-old entertainer also urged his fans to remain calm.

However, he made no comment about whether he would turn himself in to the police by Wednesday’s deadline. (Jamaica Gleaner)

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Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

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FLOWER GIRL

WANTED URGENTLY

FLORAL DESIGNER

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

Call: 231-3788

NEWLY RENOVATED OFFICE SPACE FOR SPA OR BEAUTY SALON SPACE AVAILABLE NOW. GOOD RENT. 600 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE

CONTACT: 246-3508/ 231-3788 OR 946-4894

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is seeking a:

A private villa is currently seeking a part time:

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

CONTACT: (649) 245 0361

CONTACT: THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

A EWING

is seeking a:

Is seeking to employ a:

PASTOR

LIVE IN HOUSEKEEPER

The Bight

CONTACT: (649) 332-5032

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Chalk Sound

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

CONTACT: (649) 241-8563

AGNES SWANN Whitby, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a:

Salary $6.75 per hour Must be willing to work weekends and holidays Interested applicants please fax resumes to:

FAX: (649) 941-5049

3 DIVERS 1 LABOURER 1 DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT:

(649) 246-7382

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

ROCK OF JESUS MINISTRY

THE LAW FIRM OF GRAHAMTHOMPSON is seeking applications from holders of Turks and Caicos Islander status for the following positions:

Is seeking employment for:

ATTORNEYS

To join the litigation/dispute resolution team in the Providenciales office. The litigation/dispute resolution practice has a volume caseload for a variety of international and domestic clients and the scope of work covers a wide range of exceptional quality work in the TCI courts through to the Privy Council and in arbitration matters. The ideal candidate for the position is a litigation lawyer with a minimum of 3 years of actual legal practice. It is essential that applicants possess exceptional academic qualifications; are able to demonstrate outstanding, writing and advocacy skills; are able to work in a team environment; and possess a strong work ethic. The attorneys will be expected to aggressively litigate matters as well as take a commercial approach to claims to deliver satisfactory financial solutions. Time management, strong research and computer skills are essential. The TCI litigation/dispute resolution team works closely with the Bahamas based litigation practice.

ATTORNEYS

To join the property team of the firm in its Providenciales office. The property practice acts for a range of developers, banks and other financial institutions and individuals and the scope of work covers commercial, transactional and regulatory advice. The ideal candidate for the position is a property/ commercial lawyer with opportunities for training, or experienced practitioners who will add to the depth of the practice. It is essential that applicants demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills; experience in working in a team; and a strong work ethic. Time management, strong research and computer skills are essential.

PARALEGAL

To support the litigation/dispute resolution and property teams. The successful applicant will be flexible; able to adapt to the working styles of the firm’s attorneys and practice areas; be a team player; work collegiately with attorneys and clients; have good writing and general communication skills; and be enthusiastic, self motivated and helpful. Time management, strong research and computer skills are essential.

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GRAHAMTHOMPSON OFFERS A SUPPORTIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT BUILT ON OVER 65 YEARS OF A COMMITMENT TO QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES AND EXCELLENT STAFF RELATIONSHIPS.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT BY EMAIL TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER AT JSG@GTCLAW.COM OR BY HAND UNIT A200 GRACEWAY HOUSE, GRACEWAY PLAZA, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL • APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE A DETAILED CURRICULUM VITAE AND COPIES OF THE RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS TOGETHER WITH PROOF OF TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS. TELEPHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work Monday to Saturday

ALL SAINTS BAPTISTE CHURCH

Duties: Acting as second Pastor in charge of the Church Salary: $ 300 weekly

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

LABOURER (649) 231-2307

Discovery Bay

(1) VIDEO TECHNICIAN/ RECORDING ENGINEER KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for setting up, installing, operating, testing, and troubleshooting audio and video equipment.

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• • • •

A minimum of 10 years’ experience.

Must be able to use graphics design programs Must be able to work flexible hours Must have a valid driver’s license

(1) GRAPHIC DESIGNER Prepares visual presentations by designing art and copy layouts.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment; purchasing from vendors.

RELEVANT QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience.

• Must be able to use graphics design programs • Must be able to work flexible hours

SALARY- NEGOTIABLE BETWEEN $.14,000.00 TO 16,000.00 PER ANNUM BASED ON EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

MUST BE A CHRISTIAN PLEASE FAX OR EMAIL RESUME TO FAX: 946-4283 EMAIL: ADMINBAC@TCIWAY.TC OR INFO@ROJ.TC

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ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING, INCLUDING A COMPLETE RESUME, TO EITHER: QED ENTERPRISES AT PO BOX 196 PROVIDENCIALES OR EMAIL TO BSTROGATZ@AOL.COM, OR FAX AT 649-941-5832. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE. ONLY QUALIFIED BELONGERS NEED APPLY.

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A car, driver’s license and a clean police record is necessary. This position requires working long hours, both nights and days, public holidays and weekends.

Salary - $700 - $900 weekly depending on experience.

Requirements: Must have a minimum of 5 years experience. Must be able to clean, wash, iron and cook.

Must love children, must be able to work long hours when required. Please contact for further information.

13700

The successful applicant should have at least 5 years experience running kitchens, knowledge of food costing and controls, monthly inventory, knowledge of proper hygiene and safety, menu planning and costing and managing and scheduling staff. As a private rental villa expertise in catering such as weddings, cocktail parties and special events is crucial. Plus knowledge and experience in preparation of cuisine worldwide, pastries, desserts, chocolates and wine/food pairing, is essential. Due to the nature of our guests and to be able to provide direction to the other staff as required, the need to be fluent in English and conversant in Spanish, is required.

HUGH ADAMS Is seeking to employ the following positions:

HOUSEKEEPER

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EXECUTIVE CHEF

Long Bay Hills Is seeking to employ a:

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POSITION AVAILABLE

GARNET JOLLY

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LAKISHA FULLER

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CAICOS CAFÉ Grace Bay

GOLDSMITH NEEDS stones to the customers and staff.

Jewelry repairman must be able to repair jewelry and watches

is seeking a:

PROVIDENCIALES Needs a:

Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a:

13668

Duties: Assist with medical needs to wheelchair person, prepare food, housekeeping ETC.

DESIGN BUILD INT’L LTD Provo Business Park Is seeking to employ a:

LABOURER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

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

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

(649) 946-5278

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 244-2740

LABOURER

To work on Provo 6 days per week. Hard working person willing to work $6.25 per hour.

CONTACT: (649) 241-0540

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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CAREGIVER

DOMESTIC WORKER

13676

MANAGERS

Duties: Managing the store, inventory and staff

DERRADO DEAN

Is seeking to employ a:

Kew Town

D&G TIRE

Duties: Warehouse Maintenance

KUBERA LTD/ GOLDMITH, CENTRAL SQUARE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES AND FRONT STREET GRAND TURK. TELEPHONE: (649) 231-4101; (649) 347-1482; (649) 332-4103; (649) 332-4104; FAX: 9464104: EMAIL: GOLDSMITHTCI@GMAIL.COM SALARY RANGES FROM $6.50 TO $10. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK SIX DAYS PER WEEK. POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.

DARCIA INGHAM

CECIL BAILEY

LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: For general duties such as cleaning and washing

Duties: educating, promoting and selling various types of jewels. Must be willing to travel and have ability to define various gems and

Is seeking to employ a:

13674

STORE CLERK

Duties: Mainly sales and customer service handling

JEWELER/JEWELRY REPAIRMAN

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ELSA CLEO ROLLE WILLIAMS EXOTIC HAIR & NAIL CREATION FLAMING VARIETY STORE Blue Hills

GRAND TURK Is seeking a:

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ the following:

BARBER

FLAMINGO CAFÉ & TAKE OUT Is seeking to employ a:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

To work 30 hours per week Salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT:

FR CONSTRUCTION Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a:

(649) 946- 4675

HOLIDAY TIRES GRAND TURK is seeking a:

LABOURER

Salary: is based on qualifications. Must be able to work on holidays

CONTACT: (649) 346-1654

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CLEANER

BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE AND CONTACTED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9AM AND 4PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 332-5020

CONTACT:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

L&M CRAFT MARKET

JOANEL’S TAILOR SHOP

Grace Bay

is seeking a:

Is seeking to employ a:

(649) 332-5029

13688

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 246-7382

13962

CONTACT: 13694

(649) 241-3881

LABOURER

Must be able to work holidays and weekends. Wages starting at $6.50 per hour

COSMETOLOGIST

13686

CONTACT:

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

13673

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

13662

BABYSITTER EQUIPMENT CLEANER

DOMESTIC WORKER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

MACKEY’S TIRES CAR ACCESSORIES FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a:

STORE CLERK LABOURER TIRE REPAIR MAN CARPENTER HELPER COOK MR.THE GROUPER BIGHT

MORE FOR LESS The Bight

Is seeking to employ a:

UPHOLSTER SALES AGENT KITCHEN HELPER

HOUSEKEEPER

CONTACT: CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT: (649) 332-2621

13678

(649) 331-0967

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

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Salary: $300 per week Must be willing to work 5 days per week from 8AM to 1PM

(649) 347-4115

13663

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

13675

(649) 244-4542

13679

Salary: Based on experience. Must be willing to work 5 days per week

(649) 241-5400

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

ELSA CLEO ROLLE WILLIAMS

NEWMOND BUCKLEY South Dock Road

GRAND TURK Is seeking a:

DOMESTIC WORKER

To work 5-6 days a week Must be able to work holidays and weekends. Wages starting at $6.50 per hour.

Belongers will be given first preference and contacted between the hours of 9AM and 4PM Monday to Friday

CONTACT: (649) 346-1654

13677

CONTACT: 13696

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

RESORTTheROAD VILLA Bight

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

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(649) 946-1951

(649) 347-0198

Is seeking to employ a:

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $ 6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 3 days a week

CONTACT: (649) 331-8346

13691

Is seeking to employ a:

(649)242-2548

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

(649) 332- 5029

Salary; Based on commission Must be willing to work 6 day per week

13661

MAGASANI ATELIER & UPHOLSTERY Blue Hills

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

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

Salary: $ 6.25 per hour

13699

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

13687

CONTACT:

13681

Salary: $8.00 per hour

(649) 332-4419

Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be able to work 44 hours a week

Salary: $800 weekly.

Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

Applicant must be honest, reliable and hard working

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking for:

CLEANER/ LABOURER AND DOMESTIC WORKER To work 6 days a week, need 2 years of experience.

Belongers will be given first preference

MASON Salary: $6.50 per hour 6 days a week

PAINTER Salary: $6.50 per hour 6 days a week

THIS POSITION ARE CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

EMAIL:

CAYARENTALSTCI@GMAIL.COM

TOP O’ THE COVE

TELUSMA GARRY Five Cays Is seeking to employ a:

Salary is $ 6.50 per hour.

Interested candidate may contact the employer for further details regarding employment.

is seeking a:

(649) 346-5872

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

TREVOR MUSGROVE Venetian Road

E&V EQUIPMENT LTD FICE CAYS ROAD

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ the following positions:

1 MECHANIC 1 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

LABOURER

LABOURER

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work Monday to Saturday

Salary: Based on qualifications

CONTACT:

CONTACT: 13712

13690

CONTACT:

WILSON’S GROCERIES Five Cays

RELIABLE CONSULTANCY

Acting on behalf of MG Construction Is seeking to employ the following positions:

(649) 231-4336

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CALL: 649 941-8494 This position is currently held by a work permit holder

MARCUS ANDY FORBES EVA’S E. EWING Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a:

DOMESTIC PLUMBER WORKER TILE LABOURER CHEF LAYER

Is seeking to employ a:

Salary $8.00 per hour

CONTACT:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 241-5563

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT: (649) 241-8247

DISHWASHERCLEANING NIGHT SHIFT Job requirements: • Mopping floors/cleaning restrooms • Washing dishes/ general maintenance (4-11) • Hourly rate $7-9. Previous experience required • Only Belongers need apply

CONTACT: (649) 946-4694

(649)241-9747

DOMESTIC WORKER

ERB CONSTRUCTION

CLUB ZODIAC

(649)431-5773

(649) 232-2080

SRF CONSTRUCTION

KENDALL THOMAS

STEELMAN $10 per hour

$6.25 per hour

LABOURER $6.25 per hour

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Olympic Construction Ltd. is looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Grand Turk, TCI area

• • • • • • .

$6.25

(649)3316258 DAWAYNE TAYLOR

LABOURER

(649) 244-6270 $6.25

SALARIES ARE NEGOTIABLE AND BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS

APPLY IN WRITING TO 31B PANORAMA ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES. 13710

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

BARMAID

13497

$6.50 per hour

LABOURER

A qualified individual with at least 3 years experience in hydroponic farming to work as a farmer. Must be able to work long hours, weekends, and holidays.

Belongers only need apply.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

Acting on behalf of our clients is seeking to fill the following positions:

(649) 247-9445

(649) 332-5020

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

FARMER

• Responsible for maintaining all heavy equipment such as front end -loaders, excavators, and other mobile equipment • Order parts for rolling stock, maintain and manage parts inventory • Assist in developing PMs for all mobile equipment and ensuring proper maintenance is completed • Interface with area planner to get mobile equipment scheduled for repair based on critically and availability • Participate in area project work

NATASHA CONSULTANCY NATIONAL COLONY REALITY

CONTACT:

Is seeking a:

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

Is seeking to employ a:

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CALL: 649-241-6350

13555

To work 6 days a week. $6.25 per hour.

To clean the yard, take care of the garden and feed he dogs.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

ISLAND FRESH PRODUCE

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

TOP O’ THE COVE

MORRIS PLAZA, AIRPORT

LABOURER

LABOURER

13559

(649) 946-4694

13704

(649) 345-9921

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

CONTACT: 13709

CONTACT:

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

13711

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

13708

LABOURER

Salary: $6.50 per hour Applicant must be honest, reliable and hard working.

Must be willing to work 5 days per week

13698

Is seeking a:

13663

CAYA RENTALS

13701

Acting on behalf of our clients:

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ISLAND BROKERAGE & CONSULTANCY Millennium Highway

(649) 332-5020

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Must be able to work various shifts per week.

Must have 5 or more years experience.

Must have Valid Driver’s License Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Be authorized and willing to work in the Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Island.

Must be 21+ years old SALARY: Range $18,000.00 to $21,600.00 per annum and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY.

SUBMIT RESUMES TO: OLYMPIC CONSTRUCTION LTD. FAX NUMBER: (649) 946-1278 OR EMAIL: INFO@OLYMPIC.TC • DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2017

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32 CLASSIFIEDS

February 11-17, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

JOB VACANCIES

BLEE HALLIGAN ARCHITECTS TCI LTD.

JUNIOR ARCHITECT/DRAFTSMAN – FULL TIME 1. Bachelors Degree In Architecture and Interior Design 2. Must have 2-4 years experience in practice.

3. Design qualification must cover: • Structural Detailing • MEP Detailing • Landscape Detailing • Furniture Design & Detailing Must have advanced expertise in the following design software: • Auto-cad • Vector Works • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Lightroom • Adobe Illustrator & Design • Adobe InDesign • Google Sketch-up • SU Podium • V-Ray • Competent in Microsoft and OS Software All above-mentioned skills are relevant in the use of photo realistic visualization of Infrastructure design.

Must be able to work independently and in team environments under pressure of continuous deadlines.

Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing Must have construction site experience with the ability to rapidly provide technical design solutions during the building process.

Salary commensurate with experience.

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, week-ends 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

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• General housekeeping duties including laundry.

• Running errands & grocery shopping • Cooking

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RESUMES TO BE SUBMITTED TO: MANAGEMENT, BLEE HALLIGAN ARCHITECTS TCI, 3RD FLOOR, RALEIGH HOUSE, GRACEWAY PLAZA, PROVIDENCIALES. CONTACT NUMBER: 946-4300

Preference will be given to individuals with work experience in luxury villas or 5 star hotels and with a valid driver’s license. Salary $1,500 monthly excluding Service Charge. NOTE THIS IS A LIVEIN POSITION ONLY.

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

SOMMELIER IS REQUIRED FOR A PRIVATE VILLA. Since the successful candidate will work closely with the private villa chef he/she is expected to assist the chef with other duties and possess the following experience, qualities and qualifications: • Experience in Five Star F&B is essential.

• Expansive wine knowledge in order to assist private chef with wine parings for dining.

• Serving and bar tending experience is also essential since the sommelier will be expected to serve dinner and drinks.

• Butler experience and or training would be an advantage • Assist private chef in maintaining the cleanliness and proper sanitation of the kitchen • He/she must be willing to work flexible and long hours (week-ends, & especially holidays) when the family and friends are in residence.

• He/she must be able to work within a team and be willing to perform other duties to assist other staff as required.

• He/she must be extremely well presented and have a good command of English. Since the family are native Spanish speakers knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage but not essential.

• A clean driver’s license is also required as the Sommelier would be expected to assist the private chef with shopping.

• Salary is $2,500 monthly excluding Service Charge.

BCS/ GRACE BAY CAR RENTALS

SALES SUPERVISOR

The retail Sale Supervisor is responsible for the supervising the daily activities and productivity of the Retail Sales Team. Ensures Retail Sales is complying with established service levels, sales goals and meeting strategic objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coaching, assessing performance and improving team member skill levels, tracking and reporting productivity. Manages multiple tasks simultaneously.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Excel, QuickBooks and Windows

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5 or more years’ experience • must have a valid driver’s licence

MAÎTRE D ’HOTEL

MECHANIC

Mechanic is required to keep equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles, completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.

• A self-motivated, highly detail orientated Maître d ‘Hotel is required to work at a variety of luxury villas. He/She must be able to use their own initiative and have an excellent command of English.

• The successful candidate must preferably possess 5 years F&B experience in a luxury resort hotel or high-end restaurant and will be responsible for the overall dining experience of our guests • This position involves the ability to supervise and train staff and set standards of excellence within the villas as well as working alongside staff.

• Successful candidate must be willing to do the following: • Work flexible and often long hours, week-ends and holidays.

• Have a valid TCI driver’s license • Work with the chef to maintain the cleanliness and proper sanitation of the kitchen at all times including deep cleaning of appliances, pots and pans, kitchen tools etc.

• Exercise good cost control presenting monthly monitoring & replenishment of stocks and supplies.

• Computer literate is essential with the ability to record and present invoices and purchases in an accurate manner.

• Salary is $2,700 monthly excluding Service Charge.

DROP OFF ALL APPLICATIONS TO 1216 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES BEFORE CHINSON’S RESTAURANTS OR EMAIL: FRANTZ@GRACEBAYCARRENTALS.COM OR TELEPHONE: 649-441-8515

GOLDEN SCISSORS PLUS

TAILOR

13590

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.

RENTAL AGENT

Rental Agent is required to handle enquiries involved with renting vehicles. Must have excellent customer service skills. You will also need good communication skills and a basic understanding of vehicle types.

JOB DESCRIPTION • Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations • Sew garments using needles thread or sewing machines • Measure parts sleeves or pants legs and mark or pin-fold alteration lines • Design, make, alter, repair or fit garments • Qualification: High School Diploma and Tailoring Diploma Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications filters.

EMAIL: BRANITZ@YAHOO.COM

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DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

(649) 231-0882

13596

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

W.N. CRAFT CENTER

To work 5-6 days a week Must be able to work holidays and weekends. Wages starting at $6.50 per hour and be contacted between the hours of 9AM and 4PM Monday to Friday

CONTACT: (649) 346-1654

BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE

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CONTACT: (649) 941-3781

LIVE-IN BUTLER LIVE-IN BUTLER

CARPENTER, LABOURER

BARMAID

• Must be bilingual • Must be able to drive • Must be able to work weekends • Must be able to care for family house Salary $800.00 monthly

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT:

(649) 333-1199

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Is in need of a:

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

(649) 241-0611

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 241-6748

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS DUFRY GRAND TURK LTD.

ONE (1) GENERAL MANAGER • A degree in Management is required.

• A minimum of 5 years Retail experience in the capacity of a Manager • Three years Experience in Duty Free/Tax Free Cruise ship passenger Arena • Five (5) years experience in Fine Jewelry retail • Three years experience in customs and logistics.

ONE (1) SUPERVISOR • Supervisor should have a minimum of 5 years working experience with fine Jewelry retail.

• Two(2) years experience in Duty Free/Tax Free cruise ship passenger arena • Excellent communication skills • Strong leadership skills and management competencies.

swimming -Primarily responsible for leading community aquatic outreach programs for local schools and youth groups -Work outdoors in the sun and on Holidays -Must have a passion for teaching, the environment and a desire to work with the community -Able to maintain 100% safety on and under the water

ONE (1) SALES ASSOCIATE • • • •

Pay: $400/week base salary

CONTACT MORGAN AT MORGAN@SURFSIDEOCEANACADEMY.COM OR 231-5437 DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FEBRUARY 15, 2017.

(649) 241-6748

Is seeking:

13560

teaching

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

• Must be bilingual • Must be able to drive • Must be able to work weekends • Must be able to care for family house Salary $800.00 monthly

FOR SURFSIDE OCEAN ACADEMY

experience

Salary commensurate with experience

WANTED

SWIM TEACHERS WANTED -Red Cross or Lifesaving Society Water Safety Instructor -NCCP coaching certificate and lifeguard qualified -Valid driver license -additional watersports certifications preferred

• Must maintain the Ludington Family Memorial Garden • Daily cleaning of all boat slips, cleaning all boats that are the marina’s guest • Cleaning of the sewage tank area • Must have the ability to maintain the marine’s irrigation system and other work as directed by the manager • Maintain inventory of the cleaning supplies.

WANTED

CONTACT: 243-7430 – MADELINE MILLS

Must have the following Certifications:

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Is seeking to employ a:

Work hours based on volume of daily orders Salary at $6.25 per hour Belongers preferred This position is not held by a work permit holder

CONTACT:

Also Required: -24 years or older -Minimum 3 years

G SPOT BAR Five Cays

DOMESTIC WORKER

Salary: $150.00 per week Must be willing to work 6 days

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

E & R CONSTRUCTION & G & G CONTRACTING

(649) 946-8522

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

South Caicos requires a:

LABOURER (649) 245-3017

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

SPECIAL K’S CATERING SERVICES

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

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BARBER

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT:

Salary $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Duties; Cleaning, taking care of the property and removal of garbage

TURTLE COVE MARINA LTD. Turtle Cove

2 Years retail experience Excellent communication skills Fluent In English Committed to work flexible hours, days, nights weekends and Holidays

RESUMES CAN BE FAXED TO 946-1331

13569

is seeking a:

Is seeking to employ a:

CONTACT:

13584

GERDORTE ROCK Grand Turk

Is in need of a:

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

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

(649) 345- 5113

LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a:

13573

W&T BARBER SHOP Five Cays

(649) 344-6809

13598

(649) 342-0710

13585

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

KIRKLEY SIMMONS

LABOURER HELPER 13589

Salary: $ 6.50 per hour Must be willing to work Monday-Saturday, 7 AM- 7 PM

DOMESTIC WORKER

13703

MAID

LA Turtle VISTACoveAZUL

13588

Is seeking to employ a:

13723

Is seeking to employ a:

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a:

13582

JACQUELINE SIMONS FAST TRACK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Blue Hills

13593

ANGELABlue LIGHTBOURNE Hills

CONTACT:

CLASSIFIEDS 33

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

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February 11-17, 2017

34 CLASSIFIEDS

BUYWISE BEAUTY SUPPLIES Behind Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a:

ALICE BEEN BEATRICE ADAMS EMMANUEL GARCIA GLECEN BEEN South Caicos Is seeking a:

Is seeking to employ a:

JEWELRY ARTIST Salary: $8.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

February 11-17, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

LABOURER/ HANDYMAN Salary $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week

GRAND TURK

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking a:

HELPER Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work Monday-Friday

BABYSITTER/ DOMESTIC WORKER To care for children and other domestic chores Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

ISLAND PATTIES GRAND TURK

Is seeking to employ a:

HELPER HELPER Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work Monday-Friday

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

13720

NORWANI SERVICES KITCHEN HELPER

DOMESTIC WORKER

BARTENDER

LABOURER

ELECTRICIAN

CARPENTER

PLUMBER

STORE KEEPER

CASHIER

$250 per week $250 per week $7.00 per hour

$8.00 per hour

$12.00 per hour

$9.00 per hour

COOK

STORE CLERK 13541

$8.00 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 243-3993 • EMAIL: MG@NORWANI.COM

PAZ MASSAGE2GO MOBILE SPA

TOP END MILLWORK

MASSAGE THERAPIST

for full time employment. If interested please

Salary is $800/month including accommodation and food allowance.

$8.00 per hour

$ 15.00 per hour

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

13726

Is seeking a:

Applicants must have 5 years’ working experience as a housekeeper. Must work with minimum supervision in doing household chores such as cleaning, cooking, washing and ironing. Must communicate well in English and have a valid driver’s license. Applicants must be willing to work late hours and holidays if the need arises.

$14.00 per hour

SALES CLERK

(649) 241-6707

Is seeking a:

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER

$7.00 per hour

NANNY

$ 250 per week

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Is seeking to employ a:

$13.00 per hour

$13.00 per hour

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TRANQUILITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & VACATION RENTALS

Acting on behalf of our clients

HOUSEKEEPER

(649) 244-8820

13719

(649) 344-0645

PLEASE DROP ALL APPLICATIONS TO SHUTTERS HOUSE, 17 SAILFISH LANE, PROVIDENCIALES OR EMAIL TO ARRIVE@TURKSCAICOSLUXURYVILLAS.COM. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE FOR INTERVIEW.

BCS/ GRACE BAY CAR RENTALS

SALES SUPERVISOR

The retail Sale Supervisor is responsible for the supervising the daily activities and productivity of the Retail Sales Team. Ensures Retail Sales is complying with established service levels, sales goals and meeting strategic objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Coaching, assessing performance and improving team member skill levels, tracking and reporting productivity. Manages multiple tasks simultaneously.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Excel, QuickBooks and Windows

(649) 331-0819 RELAX@PAZMASSAGE2GO.COM 13713

TWO FINISH HIGH SKILLED CABINET MAKER with five years’ experience Able to read drawing and run fabrication. Hourly Rate $9.00 per hour

CONTACT:

(649) 247 4068

• If possible, don’t walk alone during late-night hours. Walk in groups whenever you can—there is always safety in numbers.

• Let a family member or friend know your destination and your estimated time of arrival or return. That way, the police can be notified as quickly as possible if there is a problem.

• Stay in well-lit areas as much as possible. Avoid alleys, vacant lots, wooded areas, and other short-cuts or secluded areas. They are usually not well-lit or heavily

• If you have to walk in the street, walk facing traffic. A person walking with traffic can be followed, forced into a car, and abducted more easily than a person walking against traffic.

MECHANIC

Mechanic is required to keep equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles, completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.

RENTAL AGENT

Rental Agent is required to handle enquiries involved with renting vehicles. Must have excellent customer service skills. You will also need good communication skills and a basic understanding of vehicle types.

CAR WASHERS/ LABOURERS

This position is currently held by a work permit holder Duties: • Must be able to read and write English • Ensure that car windows and doors are properly secure before dusting and washing • Adjust water pressure in hose to ensure that no damage occurs • Mix soap and water in appropriate quantities • Use cloth or sponge to soap car and wash them when completed • Ensure that windscreen is not scratched during the soaping procedures • Hose down cars properly and make sure that no trace of soap is left behind • Make sure all accessories taken out of the car is put back before handing the car over to the customer.

Qualifications: • High school diploma • 3- 5 years’ experience Salary $6.25 per hour

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ROYAL TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS POLICE FORCE ISSUES PERSONAL SAFETY TIPS

• Walk on the sidewalk whenever possible. Walk close to the curb, avoiding doorways, bushes, and other potential hiding places.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • 5 or more years’ experience • must have a valid driver’s licence

DROP OFF ALL APPLICATIONS TO 1216 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES BEFORE CHINSON’S RESTAURANTS OR EMAIL: FRANTZ@GRACEBAYCARRENTALS.COM OR TELEPHONE: 649-441-8515

CONTACT:

13715

13714

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: (649) 341-5925 (649) 232-6653

(649) 243-8574

• Walk confidently, directly, and at a steady pace. Don’t stop to talk to strangers.

• Wear clothing and shoes that give you freedom of movement. And don’t burden yourself with too many packages or items.

• Always be aware of your surroundings. If you are wearing headphones, don’t turn up the volume so high that you cannot hear outside noises.

• Never hitchhike or accept rides from strangers.

• Report any suspicious activity or person immediately to the Police at 9-1-1.

• Avoid carrying large sums of cash, or displaying expensive jewelry in public. Basic Street Smarts • Wherever you are—on the street, in an office building or shopping mall, driving, waiting for a taxi—stay alert and tuned in to your surroundings.

• Send the message that you’re calm, confident, and know where you’re going.

• Trust your instincts. If something or someone makes you uneasy, avoid the person or leave.

• Know the neighborhoods where you live and work.

• Check out the locations of police and restaurants, or stores that are open late. If Someone Tries to Rob You Don’t resist. Give up your property—don’t give up your life.

• Report the crime to the police. Try to describe the attacker accurately. Your actions can help prevent others from becoming victims. Self defense measures are most effective when applied as preventive steps—avoiding the crime in the first place.

TCI AGENCY SERVICES

ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES

Acting on behalf of our clients is looking for the following positions

BARTENDER, KITCHEN HELPER AND SALES PERSON Must have experience in specified areas and willing to work 6 days per week.

Salary $6.25 per hour Classy Car Wash International-PLS

CAR WASHERS

Must have experience Salary is based on Commission G&G Construction-PLS

UPHOLSTERS, SANDBLASTER AND PAINTER Salary $6.25 per hour Fresh Fish & Atlantic Seafood-PLS:

FISH PEELERS

Must be able to skillfully dissect and process seafood’s.

Salary $6.25 per hour TCI Tailoring & UpholsteryGDT Looking for:

TAILOR AND SEAMSTRESS

Who has 3-5 years’ experience in fabricating Bed Spreads, Curtains, Uniforms, Dresses and Pants, using factory equipment. $6.25 per hour or commission or whichever is greater.

Tropicana Upholstery-PLS Looking for a

TAILOR

TCI Fuels-PLS Experience person with basic knowledge in dealing with

HYDROCARBONS AND FUELS To work in Provo. $6.25 per hour.

Judy’s Mini Bar-PLS Looking for

WAITRESS

with a people’s person, with great personality. Must be bilingual. Paying Minimum wages.

Rainbow Construction-PLS

SKILLED LABOURER

who understands the use of power tools with preciseness and safety. $6.25 per hour.

Best Season Rest. & Café_PLS

KITCHEN HELPER

for private home and restaurant. $6.25 per hour Caicedo Pub House-Pls

Post of. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

KITCHEN HELPER

to work six days a week. $6.25 per hour Ovando Construction Limited-PLs

MECHANIC, CARPENTER, SANDBLASTER/ PAINTER

Is seeking an experienced qualified professional to fill the post of a Structural Seismic Design Engineer.

Angelique’s Arts and Craft-s-GDT Looking for:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFIED PERSONS

to make ornaments for Tourist.

Angelique’s Arts and Craft- GDT, Looking for

BILINGUAL PERSON to sing and play multiple instruments.

Shanda’s Restaurant-PLS Looking for:

BARMAIDS

TCI Agency Services PLS/GDT Looking for:

HOUSEKEEPER

Must be bilingual. Must know how to cook Spanish dishes.

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CONTACT: (649) 241-5678

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT PETER KERRIGAN VIA EMAIL: PJKEDS@TCIWAY.TC WITH CURRENT CV OR DROP OFF AT EDS LTD, LOCATED AT LA VISTA AZUL, DOOR #11, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI

a Head Butler/House Manager and Head Housekeeper for luxury private villas located in Providenciales.

OFFICE MANAGER/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

HEAD BUTLER/HOUSE MANAGER:

The Provo Chamber of Commerce is looking for a motivated and very personable individual to execute the following responsibilities: • Drive the membership program • Maintain a positive relationship with all members.

• Coordinate and maintain the Chamber membership registration, financials, historical data, and vendor communication • Develop community outreach programs for the Chamber • Answer, prepare, and record all information requests timely including visitor, convention, and relocation packets.

• Familiarity of Chamber member businesses to assist the public • Serve as a positive liaison between the Chamber and the community.

• Keep up to date with current affairs that are in the interest of the Chamber of Commerce and its members.

• Coordinate with Board of Directors to address issues that arise expeditiously.

• Remain informed of all Chamber and community-related events.

• Prepare materials as requested by Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors • Meetings - record proceedings and prepare them for Director review.

• Prepare activity sheets and financial statements for all Chamber committees. o Maintain day-to-day financial records – invoicing, receiving payments, depositing. o Maintain reports accuracy and provide for Executive Director and committees, as requested.

• Assist the President as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Associates degree preferred and/or relevant experience Computer knowledge (Quickbooks, Microsoft Office, Adobe PhotoShop or Publisher) Good phone and organizational skills Ability to work well with Board of Directors, Chamber members, and general public Ability to maintain professional appearance and attitude

HOURS: Based on a 40 hour week, Additional hours/days as job requires

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POSITION REPORTS TO: Board of Directors TO APPLY: SUBMIT A COVER LETTER, RESUME AND TWO REFERENCE WITH CONTACT INFORMATION TO PROVOCHAMBERTCI@GMAIL.COM OR MAIL TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICE , GRACEWAY PLAZA, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE REVIEWED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil or Construction Engineering • AutoCAD Drafting Certificate from a recognized institution Minimum Experience • 4 Years in modelling, analysis and design of building to seismic design parameters • Experience in the use of ETAB’s and SAP2000 • Experience in the use of AutoCAD • ONLY BELONGERS NEEDED.

HUMMINGBIRD MANAGEMENT LTD. ON BEHALF OF ITS CLIENT SOKOL LTD. IS SEEKING

PROVIDENCIALES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

• • • • •

ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES

13718

Bugaloo Enterprises & Conch Crawl-PLS

CLASSIFIEDS 35

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Understands concepts such as being pro-active, friendly but not too familiar, courtesy, privacy and confidentiality, invisible yet available. To assist in overseeing other villa staff as required, so must have supervisory experience at luxury hotel or villa properties.

KEY FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Assist with luggage upon arrival/departure of guests • Operation of electronic systems in villas including music, television, security, lighting, pool/spa etc.

• Oversee and/or participate in formal table setting and service, knowledge of wines and spirits and bartending, serving meals and beverages • Keep household inventory and supplies • Light housekeeping duties when necessary • Pre-empt maintenance issues and report issues to property manager • Coordination of contractors and repairs • Self-motivated and takes initiative • Oversee groundskeepers in management of pool, outside areas and gardens • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, ability to communicate efficiently with chef and concierge team as well as directly with guests • Must speak English fluently. Additional languages a plus.

• 5 – 10 years experience required

HEAD HOUSEKEEPER:

Understands concepts such as being anticipatory, friendly but not familiar, privacy and confidentiality, invisible yet available. To assist in overseeing housekeepers and laundry staff so must have supervisory experience at luxury hotel or villa properties.

KEY FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Supervise housekeeping and laundry staff across multiple villas • Perform and schedule daily cleaning and laundry responsibilities to the highest standards with impeccable attention to detail • Organise and perform deep cleaning as needed • Knowledge of proper care and maintenance of furniture, countertops and upholstery • Organise and maintain on-property storage and laundry facilities • Ability to communicate clearly with guests in a professional and friendly manner • Self-motivated and takes initiative • Must speak English fluently. Additional languages a plus.

• 5 – 10 years experience required Starting salary $16,000 per year (for each position above) based on experience and references.

Accommodations/utilities provided and must live on site. Domestic couple would be preferred, but not mandatory.

APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY IN WRITING OR EMAIL BY FEBRUARY 20TH 2017 TO: HUMMINGBIRD MANAGEMENT LTD. PROJECT HOUSE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS EMAIL: INFO@HUMMINGBIRDLUXURY.COM FAX: 649-941-3508 INTERESTED TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDERS CAN ALSO SUBMIT COPIES OF THEIR APPLICATION TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT. POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.

13580

February 11-17, 2017

36 CLASSIFIEDS

AMITTE SAINT CLAIRE MATHURIN FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a:

February 11-17, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

CAICOS TELEVISION NETWORK BLUE HILLS

CARIDAD RODRIQUEZ C. DE POZO is seeking a:

Is seeking to employ a:

DIVA’S BEAUTY SALON

FLAMINGO CAFÉ AND TAKE SERVICE

MORRIS PLAZA, AIRPORT Is seeking to employ a:

AIRPORT ROAD

DIVA’S SALON MORRIS PLAZA, AIRPORT Is seeking to employ a:

is seeking a:

PAULA CAPEHART

INDIANA ROBINSON

Is seeking to employ a:

Is in need of a:

LIVE IN LABOURER Must be willing to work 6

NANNY

(649)241-5002

13522

CONTACT:

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

CONTACT: (649) 347-3150

LABOURER Salary: $250.00 per week Must be willing to work 5 days a week

CONTACT: (649) 344-6599

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT: (649) 246-3137

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

WALQUI JOSEPH

¿TIENES PROBLEMAS CON LA BEBIDA?

Five Cays

CONTACT: (649)431-0750

13527

(649) 348-6526

WARDS CONSTRUCTION LEEWARD HIGHWAY

Is seeking to hire a:

is seeking a:

HAY ESPERANZA REUNIONES DE ALCOHÓLICOS ANÓNIMOS MIÉRCOLES 8:00PM & DOMINGO 10:00AM TOMAS 247-8628 POR DETALLES

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

Salary: $150 per week Must be willing to work 3 to 4 days

(649)345-9172

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $7.50 per hour

(649)231-6601

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

13520

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a:

13535

days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

PEURETON HIGGS

Kew Town

COOPER JACK

CONTACT:

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

13503

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 244-8584

13538

CONTACT:

(649) 344-8396

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

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

13525

CONTACT:

Must be willing to work 3 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

COSMETOLOGIST CLERK HAIRDRESSER 13518

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.00 per hour

DOMESTIC WORKER 13521

(649) 346-2996

LABOURER

13527

CONTACT:

13534

APPLICANT MUST BE HONEST, RELIABLE, AND HARD WORKING. Salary: $6.50 per hour. Must be willing to work 5 days per week

13517

SALES CLERK

To work around yard, washing and maintaining vehicles. Must be willing to work 5 days a week including weekends and holidays.

1 KITCHEN HELPER

13578

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

• Prepare and present main entrée’s, appetizers,

BOHIO DIVE RESORT

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 Positions are currently held by work permit holders

TURKS & CAICOS ENVIRONMENTAL MGT.

GRAND TURK

Is recruiting for the following position:

Is seeking to employ a:

WATER SPORTS COORDINATOR & NIGHT AUDITOR

LABOURER

The Successful candidate must have • Certification in Sage 50 Accounting Software in order to complete bookkeeping entries in the evening.

• Ability to work to plan & schedule scuba diving, boating excursions and water activities for both guest and cruise ship visitors.

• English and French required , Spanish an asset.

• Must be PADI Certified Open Water Diver and Boat Captain.

• Minimum 2 years living in a Caribbean setting • Work schedule will include weekends, public holidays and most evenings.

Monthly Wage: $1250.00 per month

BABYSITTER CONTACT: (649)343-5121

HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Tucker Hill, Kew Town Is accepting applications for the position of:

Requirements • The employer requires the employee to be a Missionary Roman Catholic Teacher.

• The employer requires the employee to be a fully initiated Roman Catholic in good standing.

• The employee is required to have documented experience in the area of teaching Roman Catholic Religion.

• The employee must have full knowledge of the United States National Curriculum Standards.

Education and Experience • Associates or Bachelor’s Degree Holders will be considered.

Salary Package: $800 per month for twelve months, paid as a compensation package.

13533

Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: KEVIN TAYLOR AT (649) 946-8236 OR (649) 247-4068

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work Monday to Friday 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM

ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION AND SUBJECT AREA TEACHERS

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Picking up litter, ensuring landfill is kept clean Directing traffic entering landfill

13537

CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY IN WRITING INCLUDING A COVER LETTER, RESUME AND REFERENCE TO INFO@BOHIORESORT.COM

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 $6.25 per hour.

13528

GENERAL LABOURER

• 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 area.

To work 6 six days per week salary $6.25 per hour.

Minimum of 2-3 years in the specialized field.

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a:

and side orders.

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

Minimum of 1-2 years in the specialized field.

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.

CONTACT: FR. ORLANDO GONZALEZ (649) 941-5136 EMAIL: HOLYFAMILY@GMAIL.COM

13529

DOMESTIC WORKERS

Is looking for a:

13532

Leeward High Way

CONTACT (649)-946-5300 This Position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

KELLY MISSICK

CLUB MED

TROPICAL AUTO RENTALS

CLASSIFIEDS 37

Providenciales Is seeking to employ a:

LEEWARD Is looking to employ the following positions:

1 PAINTER 1 CARPENTER 1 MASON 1 ELECTRICIAN

A 4 Unit Holiday Rental in Grand Turk, seeks to employ an Assistant Manager who is very Versatile and multi tasked.

CASHIER CONTACT:

(649) 341-1748

13542

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

CONTACT: (649)331-7256

CHEF BARBER CONTACT:

(649) 331-3887

RESUMES MUST BE SENT BY EMAIL WITH COPIES OF CREDENTIALS AND TCI STATUS TO INFO@ KARAMMISSICK.COM NO LATER THE FEBRUARY, 17TH, 2017. UNSCHEDULED VISITS AND CALLS ARE NOT WELCOMED. PLEASE SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT

CONTACT: 941-7366

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

13550

Is seeking to employ a:

DOMESTIC WORKER • Able to work with little or no supervision, be physically fit, dependable and hard working.

• Must be self-motivated and able to understand, read, write and speak English fluently.

13545

ELIZABETH OWEN, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS.

TEL: 649-232-5583

CONTACT:

T&R PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Courtyard Plaza

13579

Kewtown Is seeking to employ a:

To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

NORSTAR GROUP LIMITED

(649) 247-0187

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

DEEP BLUE CLEANING

Is looking for a:

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

CONTACT (649)-946-5300 This Position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

CONTACT:

THE PINNACE

A local firm requires the assistance of a paralegal who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law with experience working in a law firm for a minimum of three years.

Experience working in a courthouse or a legal aid will be a plus. The successful candidate must possess strong working knowledge in judicial clerkship, various divorce matters, breach of contract, division of property, employment contracts and disputes and wills and affidavits. Duties will include but not be limited to drafting of pleadings, power of attorney and agreements for sale, filing various documents, preparation and filing of various applications including bail, custody and legal guardianship of children and assisting to draft legal opinions and judgements for civil and criminal matters. Only Belongers Need Apply.

Salary Range - $35,000.00 - $50,000.00.

Duties include all aspect of customer service, car rental sales and email correspondence. Must be willing to work 5 days a week including weekends and holidays.

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

Salary: $3500.00 per month Must be willing to work 6 days per week

PARALEGAL

RENTAL AGENT

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

RESUMES WITH COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE SENT BY FEBRUARY 17TH 2017 TO INFO@ KARAMMISSICK.COM. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT.

Is looking for a:

AIRPORT ROAD, SPOT PLAZA

TURTLE COVE

A local firm in Providenciales requires the professional services of an International Attorney. The successful candidate must hold (at least) a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and hold over 10 years of experience practicing various aspects of commercial, corporate and family law. Of particular interest would be to have a specialty in FATCA legislation and regulation. It is vital for this candidate to be in good standing with the law society of the country he is currently practicing in. The ability to speak, write and read Russian fluently, and to be familiar with Russian culture, is a must in order to accommodate our Russian clientele. Excellent communication skills, an ability to manage files and work unsupervised are all essentials. Candidate must also show willingness to work long hours, including weekends and public holidays, if the need demands it Salary range between $80,000 - $100,000 per annum.

TROPICAL AUTO RENTALS Leeward High Way

(649) 344-9209

PABLO’S BARBER SHOP

MANGO REEF RESTAURANT

INTERNATIONAL ATTORNEY

CONTACT:

13540

Is seeking to employ a:

(649) 245-1796

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Salary is based on commission

Is seeking employment for:

(649) 345-5284

13575

Behind Ball Park

CONTACT:

DIVER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

ISLAND BROKERAGE & CONSULTANCY Millennium Highway Is seeking to hire a:

Northwest Point Resort

GROUNDS KEEPER/ GROUNDS MAN Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week Unity Online Services

BAGGAGE HANDLER

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT:

CONTACT: (649) 242-3014

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 332-5020

13567

J&C INTERNET CAFÉ

INTERESTED APPLICANTS MAY SEND RESUMES TO INFO@PILLORYCLUB.COM

13553

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Salary: $8.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

Duties: Cleaner/ Helper Salary: $6.25 per hour

13548

13539

CONTACT:

(649) 246- 9911

LABOURER

13551

Salary: $6.00 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week

13536

LABOURER

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Minimum 1 year experience in a Caribbean setting • Padi Open Water Dive Master Certification • Must be fully versed in Excel spreadsheet and SAGE accounting pack • Fluent in English - written and spoken • Must be able to run small staff • Must be able to arrange building maintenance as required • Meeting and tending to guest needs • Must be able to work days, nights, weekends and holidays

GEORGE SOLON BLUE HILLS Is seeking a:

13519

Is seeking to employ a:

E Y CONTRACTORS

DELROY WALKIN

13541

ASSISTANT MANAGER

ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION

North Central, blue hills

13354

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

13554

February 11-17, 2017

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

38 CLASSIFIEDS

February 11-17, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

H.C.J CONNECTION BARBER

ENVIRONMENTAL/ URBAN DESIGNER REQUIRED

Millennium Highway Is seeking to employ a:

NATALIE SIMONE BEEN

NATURE’S SPLENDOR Leeward Is seeking to employ a:

Millennium Highway

Is seeking to employ a:

With education and experience in the design and construction of minor urban development’s including site planning, residential subdivision layouts, golf course design, and similar leisure amenities must have be degree qualified in horticulture and land surveying.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE PROFICIENT IN:

GARDNER BARBER LABOURER CONTACT:

CHRISTOPHER C. GAUL CHRISTOPHER C. GAUL Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

CONTACT:

CONTACT: 13563

(649) 332-5052

(649)332-5029

(649) 332-3381

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

ROBERT ANGELO WILLIAMS

UNITED LEARNING CENTER

ROBERT ANGELO WILLIAMS

Grand Turk

The Bight Is seeking to hire a:

Grand Turk

is seeking a:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

(649) 332-5020

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

OVANDO CONSTRUCTION NEWNewERAAirport PETROLEUM Kew Town Road Is in need of a:

Is seeking to employ a:

(649) 332-5020

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

PIRATE’S DEN

Salary: $9.00 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week

CONTACT: (649) 231-6346

Salary: $9.00 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week

To clean the church and the school Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 332-5029

13562

(649) 332-5029

13564

CONTACT:

To clean the yard, take care of the garden and feed he dogs.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

13559

Salary: $6.25 per hour

To clean the yard, take care of the garden and feed he dogs.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

13560

To clean, wash, iron, and take care of dog

DOMESTIC LABOURER MASON WORKER MASON 13570

DOMESTIC WORKER LABOURER

is seeking a:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT: (649) 231-6346

13569

Is seeking to employ a:

13543

NORSTAR GROUP LTD. COURTYARD PLAZA UNIT 2C, LEEWARD HIGHWAY PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS • TEL: 649-3500/3600

CHARLES ROBERT FRAZER Discovery Bay

Salary: $6.25 per hour

13556

Salary: $8.00 per hour

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

13566

• AutoCAD • Timberline Estimating Software • Primavera Scheduling Software • Total Station Surveying • Trimble’s Terremodel Software • Salary commensurate with experience • Interested individuals can send inquiries to:

DELI & WINE BOUTIQUE

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Downtown, Aviation Road Is seeking to employ a:

Position available for a motivated, qualified person capable of working without direct supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES:

HELPER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649)242-5919

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR/ASSISTANT MANAGER

QUALITY FOOD SERVICE

Now interviewing for the following position:

Full time position available for a motivated, qualified person capable of working without direct supervision.

FOOD SERVICE FROZEN ORDER PICKER

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES:

• Very good command of English, spoken and written, and French are a must have.

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in hotel management and accounting or equivalent, proven experience.

• 10 years of experience in hotel administration and management.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Solid training in all areas of accounting from A/P, A/R, Inventory Control, Budgeting, Costing, Audits, General Ledger, Collections.

• Advanced knowledge and skills in computer systems and report generating software.

• Accountable for all operational and financial management of hotel.

• Create and maintain strong relationships and positive communications with hotel guests.

• Supervise and train other hotel employees.

• Applicants will be tested for all necessary skills.

• Salary: $2,500 per month.

Turks & Caicos Islanders only need apply and are invited to copy the TCI Labour Board, Providenciales with applications

JOB DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have at least 2 years experience in working with Food Service Products.

• Picks orders daily for Food Service Customers (mostly restaurants) • Must be able to work in a very cold environment for extended periods of time. (temperature is -10 Fahrenheit or -23 Celsius - company provides proper clothing for the environment).

• Must be familiar with Food Service Products and be able to identify such items including but not limited to different cuts of beef, chicken, pork, fish and be able to identify different brand names and pack sizes.

• Must have a sense of urgency in accurately picking an order for the customer.

• Must be able to lift up to 65 Lbs. • Must be have prior experience, (preferably certification) to operate manual pallet jack, electric pallet jack and LP operated forklift.

• Must be able to work any hours including but not limited to nights, holidays and weekends.

13546

PLEASE SEND RESUME WITH REFERENCES ADDRESSED TO EMPLOYER, CARIBBEAN PARADISE INN, C/O TWA, MARCELIN, WOLF AT CHANCERY COURT, 1276 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES, ATTN. ERICA KRYGSMAN VIA EMAIL ONLY TO ERICA@TMWLAW.TC.

APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO COPY THE TCI LABOUR BOARD, PROVIDENCIALES WITH APPLICATIONS. PLEASE SEND RESUME WITH REFERENCES ADDRESSED TO EMPLOYER, TURQUOISE DISTRIBUTION LTD., C/O TWA, MARCELIN, WOLF AT CHANCERY COURT, 1276 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES, ATTN. ERICA KRYGSMAN VIA EMAIL ONLY TO ERICA@TMWLAW.TC.

78 INDUSTRIAL ROAD - 5 CAYS (NEXT TO SMITHCO) • P - 941-7939 E - QUALITYFS@ALLIEDCARIBBEAN.COM

13524

(649) 331-9854

Salary: $350.00 per week Must be willing to work 5 days per week

13501

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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

13557

(649) 332-5020

13561

Salary: $6.25 per hour

13515

LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Excellent command of English, spoken and written, and very good oral and written European language skills (ie. French, German, Italian, etc.).

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in marketing and the food/beverage industry or equivalent, proven experience.

• 10 years of experience in international wine and food market, purchasing and marketing high-end, specialty food and wine.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Solid training in all areas of accounting from A/P, A/R, Inventory Control, Budgeting, Costing, Audits, General Ledger, Collections.

• Advanced knowledge and skills in computer systems and report generating software.

• Create and maintain strong relationships and positive communications with international suppliers and customers.

• Applicants will be tested for all necessary skills.

• Salary: $2,500 per month.

Preference will be given to Turks & Caicos Islanders meeting the foregoing qualifications.

The Bight

is seeking a:

Is seeking to employ a:

MASTER CHARGE CLERK To work 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

H&VG CONSTRUCTION BLUE HILLS

BLUE HILLS

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days

13565

(649) 332-5029

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 332-5724

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Leeward Highway Is seeking to hire a:

Is seeking to employ a:

is seeking a:

LABOURER/ LABOURER HELPER

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CHAKKA

(649) 241-8434

13570

CONTACT: 13577

(649) 346-9555

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

MARGUERITE ST. VICTOR STORE

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a:

Salary: $200 per week Must be willing to work 5 days per week

(649) 342-0116

Must be willing to work six days per week. Applicant must be honest, reliable and hard working. Salary: $800.00 per week

CONTACT: (649) 242-2548

Applicant must have the following qualifications: A valid TCI boat masters license, must be a certified wake board/ water ski instructor, have a minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching wake boarding/water skiing, be CPR certified. Have very strong swimming skills, and a basic knowledge of inboard gas engines. If you meet these qualifications.

Salary: Based on qualifications.

CONTACT: (649) 431-7544 • EMAIL: INFO@NAUTIQUESPORTS.COM

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

13583

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

Salary: $6.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CARPENTER

WAKE BOARD AND WATER SKI INSTRUCTOR

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

WESLEY HEPBURN

RONALD SEYMOUR

NAUTIQUE SPORTS Is seeking to employ a full time

is seeking a:

CONTACT:

CONTACT: 13259

(649) 341-1977

FR CONSTRUCTION

Back Road Is seeking to employ a:

13576

FIVE CAYS

REBECCA HARVEY

13451

HMB CONSTRUCTION LUC SAINT JEAN

CONTACT:

CLASSIFIEDS 39

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

13722

February 11-17, 2017

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

NATURAL DISTRIBUTION Five Cays Is seeking to employ a:

Blue Hills

is seeking a:

IS INTERVIEWING FOR:

(649) 346-1654

BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE

CASHIER SALES PERSON Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

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

CONTACT: (649) 432-1778

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT: (649)232-4442

13597

CONTACT:

13599

To work 5-6 days a week Must be able to work holidays and weekends. Wages Starting at $6.50 per hour will be contacted between the hours of 9AM & 4PM Mon-Friday

13594

BARTENDER

THE DISTILLERY HOUSE

MIXOLOGIST

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 4 years’ experience Distilling spirits, familiar with alcoholic beverage production.

Must be able to mix all drinks found in a bartender’s guide Managing the distillery property for tasting and events Stock management, coordinating orders and dispatch Willing to work irregular, long and late hours; Good computer literacy; Must have a valid driver’s license Engaging and outgoing personality who enjoys working with the public Salary $750 per week dependent on experience

NO SLOW SEASON LAYOFFS

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“Our study results indicate that physical activity may not protect you from gaining weight,” noted Lara R. Dugas, PhD, lead author of the research.

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According to other studies, when people are asked about how physically active they are, they tend to report unrealistic levels of physical activity and over-evaluate their own performance. In order for the research to measure the realistic levels of physical activity of the subjects who were part of the current study, they were monitored through a device which recorded their activity. These devices, called accelerometers, recorded the subjects’ weight, height, and body fat, along with the activity data, and the subjects

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Male contraceptive gel proves effective in monkeys WHEN it comes to contraception, there are no long-lasting, easily reversible options for men. The only choices are condoms or a vasectomy.

And it’s been this way for more than a century.

But a new injectable gel that blocks sperm inside the body, preventing them from leaving while allowing seminal fluid to pass through, has proved effective in trials using monkeys. The researchers behind the product, known as Vasalgel, hope it could get trials in humans within a few years.

“What was important here was that this worked and was safe in animals similar to humans,” said Elaine Lissner, executive director of the Parsemus Foundation, the medical research organisation behind Vasalgel that is also leading the trials.

A new study, published Tuesday, involved 16 male monkeys receiving injections of Vasalgel who were released into social outdoor housing with females. Any adverse effects, as well as their ability to impregnate females, was compared with a historical sample of monkeys that had received vasectomies.

“It was a simple efficacy study,” Lissner said, meaning the researchers merely set out to see whether the gel was safe and worked to prevent pregnancy.

The social groups were monitored for at least one breeding season, and the team reported in its paper that

none of the females in the group conceived during that time.

One monkey had the gel inserted incorrectly, and another developed a sperm granuloma, or lump of sperm, but the majority tolerated the gel and saw little inflammation, Lissner said, adding that rates of granuloma and inflammation are usually higher after a vasectomy.

Lissner’s team is hoping to conduct clinical trials in humans next year and plans to stage further animal trials this year in preparation.

But although the gel worked well in monkeys, it won’t necessarily translate perfectly to humans.

“This is a bigger, longer task than we first anticipated,” Lissner said.

STOPPING SPERM IN THEIR TRACKS Administering Vasalgel inside a man, or a monkey, involves a polymer injected into the spermcarrying tubes between the testicles and penis, known as the vas deferens, to block sperm as they are released.

The injection is given under anesthetic and mimics the effect of a vasectomy, but without the snip.

“It’s a sticky gel that goes into (the tubes) and basically filters out sperm,” Lissner said.

A similar polymer called RISUG is being trialled in India and has proved effective in men.

The new gel is injected in a location similar to that cut during a vasectomy and allows fluids through

A new injectable gel that blocks sperm inside the body, preventing them from leaving while allowing seminal fluid to pass through, has proved effective in trials using monkeys.

while blocking sperm. The backedup sperm are then reabsorbed by the body.

A further benefit is that -- unlike with a vasectomy -- the gel is meant to disintegrate when a second solution is injected to break down the barrier and flush it out. This would make the process reversible.

Reversibility was shown in trials on rabbits, but it was not tested in the new trial on monkeys.

Recent trials on baboons also failed to reverse the effect.

“Successful reversibility will

be the key to make this worldchanging,” Lissner said.

Invasive procedure A further factor likely to impact numbers using this method is that Vasalgel still involves minor surgery to pull out the sperm tubes and inject the gel. What’s more, when sperm are reabsorbed into the body, there is a risk of an immune reaction, potentially leaving men less fertile after reversal -- similar to vasectomy, though risks with the gel are lower, according to Lissner.

“Fifty percent of men after

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The latest evidence on monkeys has many hoping a new form of contraceptive may be on the horizon, but experts believe more evidence is first needed on its reversibility.

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Heavy lifting, shift work could harm women’s fertility, study shows

Volcano on Mars continuously erupted for two billion years

JOBS that involve heavy lifting on a regular basis could reduce a woman’s fertility, particularly among overweight and obese women, a new study shows.

The research, published Monday in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine, also found that working antisocial hours (in the evenings or night) or rotating shifts, may also impact female fertility.

Though the underlying cause is not known and more research is needed to further verify the findings, the team at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health believes that women in their reproductive years may need to consider this when trying to conceive.

“Our study suggests that women who are planning pregnancy should be cognizant of the potential negative impacts that non-day shift and heavy lifting could have on their reproductive health,” said Lidia Mínguez-Alarcón, a research fellow in the Department of Environmental Health and lead author of the study, in a statement.

Recent studies have shown potential associations between physically demanding jobs or shift work and reduced fertility, but this new study explored direct biomarkers for fertility in the body, such as egg numbers and hormone levels, to suggest possible mechanisms behind the change.

“These occupational exposures are affecting egg production and quality,” said Audrey Gaskins, an epidemiologist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School and senior author on the paper told CNN. This reduction in mature eggs was even greater in women who were also

A METEORITE discovered in Algeria in 2012 has led scientists to conclude that a volcano had erupted in Mars continuously for 2 billion years.

Mars has been host to several volcanoes and also houses the largest volcano of our solar system, the Olympus Mons.

Study of the meteorite led the researchers to believe that a volcano did exist on the Red Planet, which erupted continuously for 2 billion years.

“Even though we’ve never had astronauts walk on Mars, we still have pieces of the Martian surface to study, thanks to these meteorites,” shared Marc Caffee, member of the meteorite research team and professor of physics and astronomy at Purdue University.

The journey of the meteorite began when something crashed into the surface of Mars either hitting the erupting volcano or just plain lava. The massive impact ejected rock fragments from the surface of the Red Planet into outer space. This phenomenon was possible due to the less gravitational attraction on Mars, coupled with the thin atmosphere.

The journey from outer space to Earth’s surface was not a straight course. The fragments of rocks orbited in space for thousands or billions of years until a few of them passed close enough to enter a planet’s orbit or an external force pushed it into the orbit.

The meteorites which arrived

The research found that working antisocial hours (in the evenings or night) or rotating shifts, may also impact female fertility.

overweight, obese or over the age of 37.

“We saw this same association in an entirely different cohort,” Gaskins said of a recent study by her team that also saw a link between obesity and reduced fertility. “We speculate it could be due to a disrupted stressresponse system. Obesity affects the body’s ability to handle stress.”

People who worked nights or rotating shifts in the new study also saw a reduction in the number of mature eggs.

No association, however, was seen between these aspects of the women’s occupation and their levels of folliclestimulating hormone or estrogen.

The mechanisms explaining this link to reduced fertility are not known, but the researchers would like to explore further, as well as looking at whether this impact on fertility could be improved, reduced or avoided. “(We want) to look at whether a woman is able to change her schedule

or lifting and whether we see a change in fecundity,” Gaskins said, adding that this would determine whether the effect is short- or long-term. If stopping these exposures leads to an improvement, the team can make recommendations for policies.

“It’s perhaps not surprising that people under more physical stress might have poorer fertility, but the big question is, why?” Channa Jayasena, a reproductive endocrinologist at Imperial College London who was not involved in the study, told CNN. He cited previous studies showing that women who are malnourished or do extreme amounts of exercise, putting strain on their bodies, see adverse fertility effects. “It’s possible this is an extension of that,” he said.

But Jayasena added that although this study was interesting and insightful, greater sample sizes than the less than 500 in this study are needed to truly account for differences such as socioeconomic status.

on Earth then started to degenerate over the years, until they became almost unidentifiable as extraterrestrial rocks.

The 6.9-ounce meteorites dubbed Northwest Africa (NWA) 7635 was one of the 100 Martian meteorites that landed on Earth. Out of these 100 meteor fragments, Caffee studied around 30 samples in the Purdue Rare Isotope Measurement (PRIME) Laboratory.

The study revealed that all the samples fell into certain age groups and had exposure to cosmic rays for about 1.1 billion years.

The research stated that the other 10 meteorites belonged to the same time and were approximately 500 million years old. This indicated that the 10 meteorites were formed from cooling magma about half a million years ago on the Martian surface. However NWA was found to be 2.4 billion years old by the researchers.

Caffee says that the time period of the NWA depicts that there was a steady flow of magma in one of the areas of the Red Planet. Caffee also estimates that NWA 7635 could be a part of Olympus Mons.

Continuous eruption of volcanoes for a long period of time is non-existent and not heard of in the history of Earth. Martian volcanoes erupted for extreme durations and grew quite big in size as the Red Planet is devoid of tectonic plate movements unlike Earth.

Misophonia: Scientists crack why eating sounds can make people angry WHY some people become enraged by sounds such as eating or breathing has been explained by brain scan studies.

The condition, misophonia, is far more than simply disliking noises such as nails being scraped down a blackboard.

“I feel there’s a threat and get the urge to lash out - it’s the fight or flight response,” says Olana TansleyHancock, 29, from Kent.

UK scientists have shown some people’s brains become hardwired to produce an “excessive” emotional response.

Olana developed the condition when she was eight years old. Her trigger sounds include breathing,

eating and rustling noises.

She told BBC News: “Anyone eating crisps is always going to set me off, the rustle of the packet is enough to start a reaction.

“It’s not a general annoyance, it’s an immediate ‘Oh my God, what is that sound?’ I need to get away from it or stop it’.

“I spent a long time avoiding places like the cinema. I’d have to move carriages seven or eight times on 30-minute train journeys, and I left a job after three months as I spent more time crying and having panic attacks than working.”

Scientists, including Olana, at multiple centres in the UK scanned the

brains of 20 misophonic people and 22 people without the condition.

They were played a range of noises while they were in the MRI machine, including: neutral sounds such as rain, generally unpleasant sounds such as screaming and people’s trigger sounds.

Dr Sukhbinder Kumar, from Newcastle University, told BBC News: “They are going into overdrive when they hear these sounds, but the activity was specific to the trigger sounds not the other two sounds.

“The reaction is anger mostly, it’s not disgust, the dominating emotion is the anger - it looks like a normal response, but then it is going into overdrive.”

The sound that crackers make when being eaten can affect persons with misophonia.

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Brady says he’s not planning to retire after Patriots’ Super Bowl 51 win

Tiger Woods, 41, pulled out of the Dubai Desert Classic before the second round this month because of a back spasm.

Woods: Injuries and operations mean I’ll never feel great FOURTEEN-TIME major winner Tiger Woods says he will “never feel great” again because of the number of injuries suffered during his career.

Woods, 41, pulled out of the Dubai Desert Classic before the second round this month because of a back spasm.

He only returned to action in December after two back operations.

“There were a lot of times I didn’t think I was going to make it back. It was tough, it was more than brutal,” Woods told Dubai magazine Vision.

Woods’ first return to competitive action after a 15-month lay-off came in December at the Hero World Challenge - an 18-man tournament in the Bahamas - and he finished 15th at the PGA Tour event.

He hopes to compete in the Masters at Augusta from 6-9 April.

“There have been plenty of times when I thought I would never play the game again at the elite level,” added Woods, who has won 79 titles on the PGA Tour.

“It was tough, it was more than brutal. There were times I needed help just to get out of bed.

“I feel good, not great. I don’t think I will ever feel great because it’s three back surgeries, four knee operations. “I’m always going to be a little bit sore. As long as I can function, I’m fine with that.”

Woods has not won a tournament anywhere since 2013, while his title drought in major championships dates back to 2008.

THEY say “happy wife, happy life.”

Well, when it comes to Tom Brady’s wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, it doesn’t appear she’ll be getting her wish for the New England Patriots quarterback to retire following Sunday’s Super Bowl LI victory.

“If it was up to my wife she’d have me retire today, she told me that last night...I said ‘too bad, babe,’” Brady said Monday on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

While the Patriots’ 34-28 comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons would have represented a perfect ride off into the sunset, it’s no surprise Brady wants to continue playing. Brady told reporters in October 2015 he wanted to play for 10 more years, which would represent unprecedented longevity.

The 39-year-old looked 10 years his junior against Atlanta in the second half and overtime, as New England scored the game’s final 31 points to come back from a 28-3 deficit.

According to the Elias Sports Bureau (via Justin Rogers of the Detroit News), he finished with single-game Super Bowl records for passing yards (466), completions (43) and attempts (62) on his way to winning a record-setting fourth game MVP. Brady also set all-time marks

Tom Brady finished with single-game Super Bowl records for passing yards (466), completions (43) and attempts (62) on his way to winning a record-setting fourth game MVP.

for most Super Bowl wins by a quarterback with five, and he’s the game’s all-time leader in yardage, completions, passing touchdowns and attempts. No other quarterback has matched Brady’s seven career Super Bowl starts.

“I don’t think anything about a personal legacy,” Brady said, per Van Valkenburg. “I mean, those words would never come out of my mouth unless I just repeated them. Those things have never been important to me.”

The matter of Brady playing late into his 40s would test the previously established barriers of quarterback longevity. He already became the second-oldest quarterback to win

a Super Bowl on Sunday, bested

by Peyton Manning by only a few months.

Brett Favre and Warren Moon are the only quarterbacks who have made Pro Bowls in their age-40 season or later. In the case of Favre, he was out of football a year later after a miserable age-41 campaign.

Moon played until he was 44 but lost his full-time starting gig at age 42 and finished his career as a backup.

Since the AFL-NFL merger, there have only been three quarterbacks (Favre, Moon and Vinny Testaverde) who have thrown for 3,000-plus yards at age 40 or later, per ProFootball-Reference.com.

Bayern Munich caught cold

by Lahm’s announcement New England Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-28.

Patriots’ Super Bowl win shatters previous Vegas record with $138.5 million wagered BETTORS wagered a record $138.5 million on Super Bowl LI at Nevada sportsbooks, with the house coming out ahead for the 25th time in the last 27 years.

The handle for Patriots-Falcons shattered by $6 million the record set just last year, when Broncos-Panthers drew $132.5 million in action.

Collectively, books made $10.9 million off New England’s thrilling 34-28 overtime win. That’s the thirdhighest take in the past 10 years, according to Nevada Gaming Control.

While William Hill suffered a sixfigure loss -- mostly on people live betting the Patriots at long shot odds

after they’d fallen way behind -- most books came out solidly in the black.

Even the overtime prop cashing at 7-to-1 did not hand Vegas a losing night.

The house also did handsomely on yardage props, as many professional bettors went Under in correlation with their play on the total.

The total closed at 56.5 after getting as high as 60 at some books.

The Giants’ 17-14 upset of the Patriots in 2008, and the 49ers’ 4926 thrashing of the Chargers in 1995, remain the only Super Bowls books have lost on since Nevada Gaming Control began keeping track.

BAYERN Munich were taken by surprise by the timing of captain Philipp Lahm’s decision to announce his retirement.

Lahm, 33, joined Bayern aged 11 and has spent almost his entire career there, but will exit at the end of the season.

The German World Cup winner was under contract until 2019 and has also turned down a role as sporting director.

Chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said the club were “surprised” by the actions of Lahm and his agent, adding: “the doors at Bayern will remain open”.

Lahm, one of Germany’s most successful footballers, announced his intention to retire at the end of the season after his 501st game for the club, a German Cup win over Wolfsburg.

Shortly before Lahm made his statement, the club’s president Uli Hoeness had told reporters he knew nothing of Lahm’s retirement and said any announcement would be a

Philipp Lahm has played 501 times for Bayern Munich.

joint one with the club. Rummenigge added: “Bayern Munich are surprised by the actions of Philipp Lahm and his advisor. “Until yesterday we were expecting to issue a joint statement from Philipp Lahm and Bayern Munich. Uli Hoeness and myself had honest, intensive talks in the past months with Philipp about a potential involvement in the management of our club.

“Last week he informed us he was

currently not available for the sports director position and that he wants to end his contract early.”

Lahm made his debut for Bayern in 2002 and has remained with the cub, apart from two seasons on loan at Stuttgart between 2003 and 2005.

He has won seven Bundesliga titles, six German Cups, the Champions League, as well as captaining Germany to the World Cup in 2014. (BBC)

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Qatar expects two-thirds of the contracts for the 2022 projects to be delivered within 24 months.

Qatar spending $500m a week on High school star LaMelo Ball World Cup infrastructure projects scores 92 points in game Chino Hills’ LaMelo Ball, left, is committed to UCLA. Photograph.

QATAR is spending almost $500m (£400m) a week on major infrastructure projects as it prepares for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, its finance minister has said.

Ali al-Emadi expected spending to continue at that level for three to four years as new stadiums, motorways, rail links and hospitals are built.

More than $200bn (£160bn) will be spent in total by the gas-rich emirate.

But Mr Emadi denied that the plans would make the 2022 tournament the most expensive World Cup yet.

The 2014 World Cup in Brazil is reported to have cost $11bn (£8.8bn) to host, while Russia increased government spending on the 2018

World Cup by $321m to $10.7bn.

Brazil struggled to get many of its stadiums ready, but Mr Emadi told reporters in Doha on Tuesday that Qatar had already awarded 90% of the contracts for 2022 projects and that two-thirds would be delivered within the next 24 months.

“We are giving ourselves a good chance to deliver things on time,” he added. “We don’t want to be in a place where we start painting when people are coming to the country.”

In order to achieve this, contractors have brought in hundreds of thousands of migrant workers, mainly from South Asian nations, who human rights groups say have been exploited and forced to work under dangerous

conditions.

Qatar’s government has denied the workers are exploited and in December it implemented reforms designed to improve the rights of the migrant workers.

Mr Emadi said the money for the World Cup projects had been protected from cuts to the national budget caused by low oil and gas prices. Last year, Qatar had an estimated budget deficit of more than $12.8bn, and the 2017 budget has a projected deficit of $7.8bn.

The pressure on the state finances is now easing because of higher oil prices, and Mr Emadi said Qatar might not need to issue international bonds this year. (BBC)

LAMELO Ball, the younger brother of UCLA’s star freshman Lonzo Ball, scored 92 points — 41 in the fourth quarter — to help Chino Hills beat Los Osos 146-123 on Tuesday night.

He only had 29 points at halftime. He made 37 of 61 shots from the floor, including seven of 22 from behind the three-point line, hit 11 of 14 free throws and had seven assists and five rebounds.

Their other brother LiAngelo, who leads Chino Hills in scoring,

sat out because of an ankle injury.

LaMelo and LiAngelo are both committed to UCLA like their older brother Lonzo, who is projected to be a top-five pick in the 2017 NBA draft.

Chino Hills (26-1) had won 60 straight games before losing to Oak Hill Academy last Saturday — in which LaMelo scored 36 points.

Lonzo tweeted: “Well I mean that’s one way to bounce back after a loss ... I see you lil bro.”

Rugby ref Nigel Owens asked to be chemically castrated RUGBY World Cup referee Nigel Owens has said he went to a doctor and asked if he could be chemically castrated after realising he was gay.

He said the pressure of officiating the 2015 final was nothing compared to accepting his homosexuality.

The Welsh referee suffered from bulimia and attempted suicide because being gay felt “totally alien” to him.

Owens, the first openly gay man to officiate at the highest level of the game, revealed his sexuality in 2007.

Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, he said: “Refereeing that World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand in front of 85,000 people and the millions of people watching at home, scrutinising every single decision you make under a huge amount of pressure, was nothing compared to the challenge of accepting who I was.”

Owens, 45, said he “would have done anything to be ‘normal’ in people’s eyes”. The referee, who grew up in a village in Carmarthenshire, Wales, developed bulimia and later

The 21-year-old innings involved 14 fours and a staggering 39 sixes. His effort helped Maavi XI post a massive 416/2, a record total in any Twenty20 game.

Indian cricketer scores T20 triple hundred The Welsh referee suffered from bulimia and attempted suicide because being gay felt “totally alien” to him.

became hooked on steroids when he started going to the gym.

He described how he went to a doctor and said: “l do not want to be gay. Can I get chemically castrated?”

At the age of 34, Owens told his mother, Mair, he was gay.

He said his father, Geraint, found the revelation “difficult at first”, but added: “My love for him and his love

for me has not changed one bit.”

Owen said he has received huge support from the Welsh Rugby Union and feels he has been given a “second chance”.

He went on to say: “Unless you are happy with who you are, you cannot excel and be the best you can be at whatever you are doing. You cannot enjoy life if you are not happy within yourself.” (BBC)

INDIAN cricketer Mohit Ahlawat hit an extraordinary 72-ball triple century in a local Twenty20 match in Delhi.

The 21-year-old hit 39 sixes, including five off the final over, as he posted a round 300 and his team Maavi finished on 416-2.

His total dwarfs the top-tier record of 175 scored by Chris Gayle in the 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL).

“I have put my name in the IPL auction but I am not sure if this will help people notice,” Ahlawat told ABP Live.

Ahlawat played three first-class matches for Delhi in October 2015 alongside India internationals such

as Gautam Gambhir and Ishant Sharma.

He was dropped after scores of 1, 4, 0, 0 and 0 in his five innings.

Sri Lankan Dhanuka Pathirana smashed 277 off 72 balls playing for Austerlands in a Twenty20 match in England’s Saddleworth League in September 2007 while Indian schoolboy Pranav Dhanawade set a new record for an officially recorded match with 1,009 not out in January 2016.

His total for KC Gandhi School broke a 117-year-old mark set by 13-year-old AEJ Collins in a house match at Clifton College in June 1899. (BBC)

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Branden Higgs led the Spartans with 20 points and four boards.

PABA YOUTH BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE:

FortisTCI President/CEO Eddinton Powell signs the sponsorship deal for the upcoming FortisTCI Youth League.

CHHS Eagles beat Twenty two teams for FortisTCI Youth Football League BWIC Spartans DESPITE a game high 20 points and four rebounds from Braden Higgs the BWIC Spartans could not get past National High School champions the CHHS Eagles when action in the 2017 PABA Youth Basketball League tipped off at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex court last Thursday afternoon.

Game one ended 38-25 with national high school MVP Wilkins

Sylvain leading the way for the winners with 10 points and five assists.

CHHS’ ‘B’ team were not as dominant and ended their game in a losing note against the Maranatha Blizzards 32-26. Jaden Louis led the Blizzards with 12 points and seven rebounds. Khamiko Talbot scored six points and pulled down five rebounds for the CHHS ‘B’ team.

CARLISLE SUPPLIES SPRING TAG RUGBY LEAGUE:

Wahoos dominate Unicorns of Doom AUTUMN Tag League champions, the BCB Wahoos returned to their dominant ways in week one of the 2017 Carlisle Supplies Spring Tag League with a 15-0 win over the Unicorns of Doom.

Several members of the team contributed to the score including Harry Turbyfield with three points and Stephen Taylor and Shalone Robinson who scored two tries each.

Action bullied off with Nuff Said beating the BCQS Jolly Ranchers 16-13. Cara Buddle finished with a brace (six points) for the winners, while Michael Williams led the attack for the Ranchers with four tries.

Meridian Marauders made light work of the Coast Red Mist 23-15 after Hendricks Joseph scored a hattrick and his cousin Creevy Joseph scored a try on debut.

Dan Willis led Red Mist with six points. It was the centre’s best performance so far in tag rugby.

Dan Willis scored six points for Red Mist.

Alexandra Resort Tipsy Turtles edged out the Pampered Paws Reef Rovers 17-16.

Vanessa Joseph and Paul Slattery each scored six points for the Turtles.

Augustine Modeste led the Rovers with a hat-trick (six points) while his daughter Tiffany added three points.

THE upcoming historic Youth Football League, which was officially launched this week with a sponsorship signing by FortisTCI, will have 22 teams.

Information from the TCIFA indicates that some 282 youngsters will be a part of the event which starts on March 4th and runs until early June. The children will compete in three age divisions for the FortisTCI Cup. There will be six U13 co-ed teams, and eight teams (boys and girls) each in the U11 and U9 divisions.

At a joint press conference earlier this week FortisTCI President/ CEO Eddinton Powell said that his company was happy to support the

youths of the TCI through the league.

“The company is pleased to have the opportunity to collaborate with the TCIFA on what will undoubtedly be an experience of a lifetime for these young and talented football players.

Organised sports do far more than provide a positive outlet for our youth. Well run organisations such as the TCIFA, and others that we sponsor promotes the development of young people in a particular area and provides life skills that will be useful once these children become young adults and enter society on their own.” TCIFA President Sonia BienAime said: “The TCIFA is excited to be partners with FortisTCI on this new Youth League. We recognise

that the growth and development of football in TCI has its genesis in our grassroots and youth programmes.

It is on this infrastructure that we build towards our national teams, and as such, we eagerly embrace this sponsorship by one of the leaders in our corporate community. We see this joint venture as one that will grow and evolve to the benefit of our young population both on and off the field. This, in turn, will be fruitful to the ultimate goal of nation building.”

Leading up to the first day of league games, FortisTCI and the TCIFA will host an opening ceremony and parade to introduce teams, players, and coaches, to the community.

Fenelon records PB in high jump NATIONAL athlete Wikenson Fenelon recorded a personal best last Saturday in the high jump at the Youngster Goldsmith meet at the National Stadium in Jamaica.

The 17-year-old, who had equalled his previous best of 1.80M last month, reached 1.95M for a fourth place finish in the competition last week for Jamaica College.

He is now confident that he can reach the 2M mark this season.

At last Saturday’s meet, the Grand Turk born started at 1.70M and moved up by increments of .5 until he reached 1.95M in his final jump.

A few other national athletes competed in the track and field event.

Ken Reyes finished fifth in his race in the 800M with a time of 1.56s, while 16-year-old Colby Jennings finished third in his heat in the 400M with a time of 50.50s

Wikenson Fenelon is hoping to cross 2M this season in the high jump.

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PROVO HOCKEY LEAGUE:

Flyers take commanding lead after two-week dominance FOUR consecutive wins, including two last Saturday, at the Graceway Sports Centre have propelled the Villa del Mar Flyers to a commanding position in the Midget Division of the Provo Hockey League.

After nine weeks the Flyers are on 16 points, followed by the Saunders Greyhounds on 11 points and the Gansevoort Gators on nine points.

All teams have played 12 games.

In their latest games, the Flyers defeated the Gators 7-1 before beating the Greyhounds 10-8.

Against the Gators, Darius Coakley (three goals) and Carson Greatrex (two goals) led the attack.

Noah Reid and Tristan Grandsire also scored. Brooke Rivers scored the lone goal for the opposing team.

Coakley was also the main scorer in the other clash. He found the back of the net five times and made two assists. The game proved to be very competitive. Flyers took a 3-1 lead before Dylan Ayer scored three of the Greyhounds’ four consecutive goals for a 5-3 advantage; but Coakley scored twice towards the latter stage of the first half and again

in the second period to push the Flyers back ahead (6-5).

The Greyhounds did not give up, but they were unable to tie or take back the lead. Reid, Grandsire (also an assist), Mae Chaplin, Keshawn Thompson and Greatrex (also an assist) scored a goal each for the winners.

Along with Ayer, who finished with four goals, Zachary Scholar was also outstanding with three goals and three assists.

BANTAM DIVISION Group leaders the Coco Bistro Bruins drew their first game in the Bantam Division, when they locked horns with the Turkberry Hurricanes.

Although the game ended 6-6, it proved to be a ding-dong battle.

Hurricanes went ahead 2-0 after goals from James Nesbitt and Maddox Zaidan Jones before Max Scholar pulled one back in the first period for a 2-1 half time score. zBy the seventh minute in the second period three others goals were scored, the Hurricanes’ Graham Junior carried his team in front 3-1,

before the Bruins’ Scholar and Kurt Rivers levelled the game 3-3.

Hurricanes went slightly ahead three other times, but the Bruins always bounced back.

Jones led the Hurricanes with three goals and an assist, while Nesbitt, Junior and Andrew Beavis finished with one goal each. Scholar and Rivers led the Bruins with three goals and an assist each.

In the other Bantam clash, the Projetech Penguins won their fifth game after a 6-2 win over the Digicel Comets. Jaden Robinson (also an assist), Wyatt Pollon (also an assist) and Takeem Williams led the winners with two goals each.

NOVICE DIVISION In the Novice Division the Grace Bay Resorts Conchorers recorded their ninth win after a 3-1 comefrom-behind victory against the Scotiabank Sailfish.

Jemima Osmond scored twice, while Christian Scott added the other for the winners. Dan Busuttil opened the scoring for the Sailfish.

Prior to the defeat the Sailfish

Zachary Scholar scored three goals and made an equal amount of assists for the Saunders Greyhounds.

recorded a 4-2 win against the Grace Bay Car Rental Islanders. Greta Osmond led the winners with three

goals, while Matt Phillips added the other. The Islanders were led by Jordan Gedeon and Tilly Campbell.

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Small World United are now ahead in the Gilley’s Enterprises Provo Premier League.

Gilley’s Enterprises PPL: Small World beat defending champs, lead points table LENFORD Singh added two goals to his season’s tally as new team Small World United climbed to the top of the league and in the process dented the AFC Academy’s chances of retaining their Gilley’s Enterprises Provo Premier League (PPL) title.

Singh scored the opening goal against the Academy, created a

penalty which was converted by a teammate and then sealed the game in the second half (3-0). Singh has now scored eight goals this season.

In the most recent points standings Small World are ahead on nine points from four games followed by the Sharks, who whipped Teachers FC 5-1 in their latest clash on Tuesday night. Both

the Sharks and Beaches are on seven points each, but the former has a better goal difference and has played one less game.

Cheshire Hall, who drew with Beaches 2-2 last Saturday evening are fourth on six points. Academy, who are still chasing their first win are on two points from three games (two draws).

Small World United are now ahead in the Gilley’s Enterprises Provo Premier League.

K-State student Guerrier records PBs in indoor sprints NATIONAL sprint record holder (100M, 200M and 400M) Akia Guerrier is constantly improving in her indoor events for new school Kansas State.

In her latest meet at the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational in Nebraska last Saturday she recorded personal bests in both the 60M and 200M. The former BWIC student clocked 7.69s in the 60M and 25.27s in the 200M. On January

12th in her first meet for the new school the 18-year-old had clocked 25.81s in the Wichita State vs. Kansas vs. Kansas State Meet. In the 60 metres she had registered 7.71s.

Late last month in the New Mexico Team Invitational the freshman had advanced to the final in the 60M after clocking 7.81s. She finished sixth overall in that event with a time of 7.72s in the final.

PABA Night League:

Flyers rebound with two wins after walkover defeat THE Five Cays Flyers proved that they are favourites for the title this season after rebounding nicely from a walkover defeat last Friday evening in the Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) Night League.

A frustrated Flyers team had protested “unfair treatment” by the league, and decided to forfeit their game against the Predators. It was their only defeat this season.

Twenty four hours later the former champions were back on the court and back to their winning ways.

Leading the charge was point guard Anthony Cash who exploded with 32 points as his team humbled the Kings 102-79. Saundro Germain added 17 points.

Stefan Morris led the Kings with a double-double 17 points, 11 assists and four rebounds.

On Wednesday night the Flyers

recorded another win when they edged out the Spartans 66-63. Jakie Been and Cash led the attack with the former scoring 16 points, to go with eight boards and three steals.

Cash finished with 15 points, five rebounds and two steals.

Emanio Williams (16 points and seven rebounds) and Devin Williams (16 points and six rebounds) led the Spartans’ attack.

Despite the loss it was a better finish for the Spartans who were beaten by 15 points on Friday night.

In that game the Sonics triumphed 102-87. Darado Fulford scored 29 points and eight rebounds for the winners, while Dudley Lightbourne added 13 points and four boards.

The Spartans were led by Emanio Williams with 27 points and nine rebounds and Lordly Lubin with 22 points, five rebounds and three

steals.

The biggest upset this weekend happened in game one on Saturday night when the Hustlerz led by Troy Saunders edged out the GT Stallions 68-66. Saunders powered his way to 31 points and five rebounds. Damion Seymour and Kino Williams scored 13 each for the Stallions.

On Wednesday evening the Hustlerz got another win when they eased past the Kings 64-48. Tori Jackson had a breakout game with 21 points, while newcomer Aldriko Harvey finished with a doubledouble (12 points, 13 rebounds and three steals).

Fedlor Semora also finished with a double-double (16 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and four steals), his Kings’ teammate Eric Ericson added 12 points and three steals.

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