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FAKE NEWS A deliberate attempt to ‘scare and mislead’, says governor

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Governor Nigel Dakin has said a photo circulating on social media showing a bag of guns and ammunition is not anything to do with an illegal vessel that made landfall this week.

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LABOUR TRIBUNAL IS BACK IN ACTION PAGE

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GHANAIAN JUDGE NAMED TCI’S NEW CHIEF JUSTICE PAGE  4

ILLEGAL MIGRANT REPATRIATION COST $3M IN ONE YEAR PAGE  9

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BLUE HILLS PLAN TO TURN COMMUNITY INTO A ‘SMART CITY’

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Ghanaian judge named TCI’s new chief justice THE NEW Chief Justice of the TCI is Mabel Agyemang – a justice of the Court of Appeal in Ghana.

Justice Agyemang received high praise from Governor Nigel Dakin this week during his announcement of her appointment in a press release on Thursday (February 20).

“We will have in TCI a reforming chief justice, a chief justice who has won the respect of the bar and bench in multiple Commonwealth jurisdictions, a chief justice highly regarded by the Commonwealth secretariat, and a chief justice who stood up for the judiciary against an extremely powerful autocratic executive,” he wrote.

Justice Agyemang has worked as a superior court judge in three Commonwealth jurisdictions, her latest as a justice of the Court of Appeal in Ghana.

She is a product of the University of Ghana and the Ghana School of Law, and was in private legal practice from 1987 to 1991 when she joined the judiciary of Ghana.

In 2002, Agyemang was appointed a high court judge. Then from 2004 to 2014 she was seconded to the Commonwealth secretariat as an expert to the judiciaries of The Gambia and Swaziland.

She was then appointed an expert judge of The Gambia Court of Appeal.

From 2013 to 2014 she was the chief justice of The Gambia, and she took up her current role in 2015.

“It is worth saying something about her departure from her role in the Gambia,” Dakin said, “this is a badge of significant honour.

“She stood up to an autocrat - one of Africa’s most notorious strongmen, Yahya Jammeh, whose 22-year rule only ended in 2017.

“Through integrity and courage, she attempted to protect the judiciary from an overarching executive.”

In his press release, the governor said it is best to give a true example of her work as provided by the Bar Council in The Gambia.

“Justice Agyemang was elevated to the position of Chief Justice, a very difficult position to hold in an autocratic regime,” they wrote.

“The bar welcomed her appointment as we strongly believed in her independence and capacity to steer the justice system.

“During her tenure as chief justice, she had firm control of the judiciary, as well as the support of the judges, the Bar Association and the judicial staff.”

They explained that she instilled a culture of discipline and professionalism in the judiciary.

“The attitude to work by judicial officers dramatically changed, and they became more professional and effective.

“Punctuality was expected of everyone and she led by example.”

Agyemang introduced reforms to ensure access to justice to litigants and to minimise the unnecessary delays in the dispensation of justice.

She initiated the amendment of the rules of court to ensure expeditious determination of cases.

And she was a driver of innovation and reform, introducing ICT solutions to judges for case law research amongst other things.

“It was regrettable that despite her excellent and successful tenure, the president at the time unlawfully terminated her services to the dismay and disappointment of the entire legal fraternity.

“At that period of the time, the then autocratic president was doing everything possible to control the judiciary.

“Indeed, the departure of Justice Mabel Agyemang was sorely felt, as she left an indelible mark in our judicial sector.”

Justice Mabel Agyemang has worked as a superior court judge in three Commonwealth jurisdictions

NEW JUDGES AND CHIEF MAGISTRATE Joining the new chief justice and Justice Shiraz Aziz will be new puisne judge Justice Tanya LobbanJackson.

Lobban-Jackson has been the “extremely effective” chief magistrate of the TCI since August 2016, the governor said.

The magistrates’ courts, where the vast majority of cases are heard, have had conviction rates of 80 percent mirroring the UK’s.

In that post she was also ex officio coroner and mutual legal assistance treaty authority.

Prior to being appointed to the magistracy, Lobban-Jackson was a senior prosecutor in Jamaica and senior Crown counsel in the Cayman Islands gaining 18 years’ experience.

Trained in the areas of child safeguarding, human trafficking, money laundering, and case management; she was first appointed to act as puisne judge of the Supreme Court in December 2018 and has done so periodically since then.

Jolyon Hatmin will be the next Chief Magistrate of TCI. He was appointed resident magistrate in 2012.

Prior to that he was the managing attorney of the Legal Aid Authority in his native Guyana, representing clients at the civil and criminal bar.

He also worked as a legal advisor to the Guyana Sugar Corporation and was a public prosecutor for several years. He was first admitted to the bar in 2000.

“Mr Hatmin has built a reputation for sound judgements in his role as a magistrate and his promotion will also allow him a seat at the senior stake-holders group that will take forward reform of the justice sector and is to be welcomed,” Dakin said.

JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION The governor makes his decisions based on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) - a group of three very senior and experienced judges.

The commission are Justice Sir Michael Barnett, a former chief justice of the Bahamas and now a judge on the Appeal Court of the Bahamas, Justice Hilary Philips, president of the Court of Appeal of Jamaica, and Justice Zaila McCalla, a former chief justice of Jamaica.

It is the JSC which sifts the applicants and then chooses which applicants it will interview. It is the JSC, and not the Governor, which conducts the interviews.

“Using the role of chief justice as an example,” Dakin said, “the role was advertised internationally, not just regionally, and the JSC received a very strong field of applications.

“From this field, the JSC chose to interview seven candidates. They don’t ask the governor’s views on individual candidates either before the sift or before the interview.

“They did consult with the president of the local bar and they did canvass individuals to see if

there was interest from members of the senior bar in TCI. “No local candidates chose to put themselves forward this time for the role of chief justice.”

The JSC also canvassed the governor’s view, not in terms of named candidates but any special requirements the governor might identify.

“I said that beyond being an excellent jurist and having an independent spirit, TCI needed a chief justice with the energy and experience of taking through change in the justice sector.

“The blue print for that change has been crafted by our outgoing chief justice with significant support from those in the wider criminal justice stakeholder group.”

As a result, all those interviewed were provided with a copy of the strategy and interviews included questions about approach and implementation.

“With regard to the appointments I am now announcing, I have acted on the advice of the JSC,” the governor said, “not only in terms of the appointment of a successful named individual but also in terms of the type of contract that underpins the appointment.”

The new chief justice asked the JSC that she be employed on a threeyear contract and that was the JSC’s recommendation to the governor which he accepted.

The JSC’s recommendation was that Lobban-Jackson should be appointed with tenure until she reach the age of constitutional retirement, which the governor accepted.

“Ensuring there is a vibrant judiciary that not only dispenses justice but provides balance to the executive, is an essential element of democratic law-abiding society,” Dakin said.

He revealed that over the next month or so he will be announcing further judicial appointments linked to the Appeal Court.

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A GUN and ammunition were recovered from School Hill in Five Cays after police received a call from a concerned citizen who discovered the items.

At 8am on February 14 officers from the Criminal Investigation Department responded to the call and found an illegal firearm and two rounds of ammunition.

Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting said: “Whilst we don’t know how many guns we have on the streets there is always potential they could fall into the wrong hands.

“Every gun turned in is potentially a life saved or one less firearm related incident.

“I would like to say thanks to

A concerned citizen discovered this gun and ammunition in Five Cays

the female concerned citizen and her young nephew who found the gun.”

Anyone with information on an illegal firearm can call Crime

Stoppers anonymously at 1-8008477, 911, or the Chalk Sound Police Station on 338-5901 or 9418082.

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Bag of guns was not found on recent illegal vessel A deliberate attempt to ‘scare and mislead’, says governor

BY DELANA ISLES GOVERNOR Nigel Dakin has said a photo circulating on social media showing a bag of guns and ammunition is not anything to do with an illegal vessel that made landfall this week.

The photo, which has been posted alongside genuine pictures of the boat, came from The Irish Press and has been published in a “deliberate attempt to scare and mislead”, he said.

On Tuesday morning (February 18), the news of the arrival of a sloop was made public by residents in Long Bay. They posted to social media photos and a video of them apprehending and restraining two illegal immigrants.

Shortly after these posts, police and immigration issued a public statement that they had intercepted the same vessel in Long Bay. They revealed while most people remained on the boat, several swam

Two illegal immigrants captured by residents awaiting police and immigration officials

This photo of guns was not taken in the TCI and is in fact from The Irish Press

ashore. Some were then apprehended while others escaped.

Up to Tuesday afternoon, operations were still being conducted in the vicinity of where migrants escaped.

Other social media posts containing the original authentic content also showed an additional photo of a bag of guns.

Governor Dakin later addressed the inclusion of the gun photo in the posts, calling out the maliciousness of the poster in including it in an attempt to create a false narrative.

“How dangerous is this photograph? In the way it was used today, by people forwarding it on social media, very dangerous,” Governor Dakin posted.

“It was maliciously inserted into a set of photographs that showed residents arresting two illegal immigrants who had swum ashore.

unwittingly part of the problem lest we give oxygen to hate and fear.”

“It took me about a minute to prove to myself the photograph was nonsense. You can validate what you are being told not by ‘who’ is telling you but by ‘what’ they are saying.

“In this case simply do a ‘reverse google image search’ ... and find out yourself where an image initially came from.”

The governor stated that while he does not intend to comment on the extraordinary amount of fake news he sees circulating in the TCI, “all of it though heightens rather than reduces people’s concerns. It’s ‘drip, drip, drip’ ends up being caustic.”

However, he said this particular incident is a shocking example because it was deliberately designed to build fear and direct hate for gun crime towards a single community.

“That flight from the boat (where the majority remained contained) followed the arrest of the vessel in the early hours out at sea.”

The governor stated that the originator of the message, in inserting the bag of weapons into an otherwise accurate montage, sought to frighten the public.

“Your guess is as good as mine as to their motivation.”

He clarified that the image of the bag of guns was first published in The Irish Press on January 4, 2020, following a seizure of weapons in Dublin.

“It has nothing whatsoever to do with TCI. This is not just ‘fake news, it’s a deliberate attempt to scare and mislead.”

He cautioned: “We need to be sure that in craving information in the information age - we are not

“Building division in this country isn’t needed - we have enough of it - although clearly, on that, myself and the originator of the WhatsApp message would disagree as I suspect we would disagree on most things,” the governor said.

Meanwhile, the Immigration Ministry and the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are once again urging members of the public not to carry out citizen’s arrests.

“While the ministry responsible and the Immigration Department welcome the continued support of the public, residents are advised to desist from apprehending persons believed to have arrived via illegal vessel for your safety.

“Please report any sighting or unusual activity to 911 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1-8008477 as soon as practically possible.”

Coastal protection and solid waste management projects stalled Funded ventures require better technical expertise, CDB says

BY DELANA ISLES A LACK of adequate human resources and technical expertise within the TCI has stalled the completion of two critically needed Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) funded projects.

The slow progress plaguing both a coastal protection and a solid waste management venture, was revealed during the bank’s annual press conference last week in Barbados.

During the conference CBD director of projects Daniel Best acknowledged that many of the bank’s borrowing countries are facing a similar fate on the implementation of funded projects.

He said efforts are being considered at the CDB to help those countries which have limited human resources.

“We have within our member countries, unfortunately, some capacity issues and it is not limited to TCI, this is across the board.

“One of the things we are doing

as a bank is seeking how we can be more responsive to not just the infrastructure or social needs, but to the capacity needs.”

COASTAL PROTECTION The coastal protection and management technical assistance scheme, approved by the CDB in 2017, is moving very slowly towards completion.

This project is aimed at enhancing the territory’s capacity to protect and manage its coastlines using climateresilient approaches.

It is supported by a $440,000 loan, a $50,000 grant allocated from resources provided by the European Investment Bank under the Grant Facility for Climate Action Support to CDB, and counterpart funding of $289,000 from the TCI Government.

The funding for this project will support a feasibility study and designs for coastal protection works in Grand Turk, North Providenciales and Salt Cay, and the development of

a shoreline management plan.

The plan will strengthen the TCI’s capacity to sustainably monitor and manage the territory’s beaches and related coastal assets.

It will also assist the Government with the development of a more comprehensive integrated coastal zone management plan.

Questioned by Magnetic Media about the progress of the stalled TCI projects, Best stated that the bank will be pushing to see some more work on the coastal protection project in 2020.

“All of the capital projects funded by the Caribbean Development Bank undergo a climate vulnerability assessment and climate risk screening, so this project would be one when it gets to the capital projects stage… [it] would be one that incorporates climate action.”

He added: “We are continuing the dialogue to drive this particular intervention and others forward, so we really hope to see some traction

on that in this calendar year.”

Best said that while this project still has a way to go before completion, the bank is working with the TCI Government for project submissions to source designs for coastal defences.

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT As for the $672,500 solid waste management project, the CDB director said this one has not gotten far.

“Unfortunately that project has not progressed as fast as we would have wanted it to.

“The technical assistance has been approved and we are in the process of working with the TCI to procure consultants to engage,” Best said, adding that the work ahead for proper solid waste management is “arduous”.

Upon granting the loan back in 2018, the CDB made these observations: “Solid waste management has become an

increasingly critical issue in the tourism-dependent territory as rapid growth in the tourism sector, population increase and changing consumption patterns have led to a corresponding increase in solid waste generation.

“Consequently, inadequate solid waste management has been identified as one of the key environmental threats facing TCI, an issue which the technical assistance project will help the country assess and address.”

The CDB loan is intended to assist with the costs of consulting services to develop an integrated solid waste management strategy for the territory and preparing a feasibility study of solid waste management options.

It will aid in creating detailed engineering and architectural designs for the preferred infrastructure options and developing a related programme of institutional strengthening.

Independent environmental and social impact assessments for the proposed works are also scheduled to be undertaken.

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

DUE DILIGENCE IN REAL ESTATE SECTOR The Financial Services Commission has been urged to enhance its due diligence for condominium developers, auctioneers and others that provide real estate services.

This recommendation was made in a recent report by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force.

It stressed that “developers, auctioneers and other professionals who provide real estate services without being registered to do so, should be brought within the scope of national anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing requirements”.

What are your thoughts?

Just a scapegoat

I suggest that this Caribbean Financial Action Task Force simply looks at reality and stops the charade.

The largest money launderers in the world are in the City of London and places like New York and Chicago.

Every bank in the TCI has a correspondent bank in a mainland country and the SWIFT system ensures that the big countries see all the transactions large and small coming from or coming to the Caribbean.

Can’t assure anyone that when Nigerian crooked politicians, Russian Mafia and oligarchs and big drugs money and illicit arms trade monies enter the banks in the UK and US that the political directorate seriously cares where the money comes from - nor do they seek to stop the inflows from which they benefit.

What they do is try and cripple the arms and/or drugs money if it is not their own stash - that is what they do.

And, proportionately, far, far more illicit funds transit the UK and US than the Caribbean could ever dream of in a century of banditry.

The Caribbean is being targeted as a scapegoat to put a good face on a corrupt and failing western financial system.

Let’s get real - even if the west and our UK masters can’t be honest.

Helpless

Is this a watershed moment for the politicians?

Can the partisan dreams fade a bit to enable a consensus on how to resist such initiatives?

Will it make a difference?

Just like matters relating to crime, law enforcement, none of which fall under elected ministers, matters related to financial services and financial oversight fall under the governor and the Financial Services Commission.

There is the feeling of helplessness. There is perhaps little that can be done to attempt to reshape policy so that we are not all seen in the same light.

Globally the pressures are huge and severe and there is little that individual governments or region groupings can do to develop alternative policy objectives to reduce the savagery of this global beast system with its fangs into every aspect of our lives.

It is clear that there is over the years, greater submission to these pressures.

From the judiciary, Canadian and Jamaican courts have ruled that lawyers for example, are not tax collectors for the governments of the world.

Yet the onslaught into freedoms and disclosures have not ended. Global antimoney laundering oversight will insist that all persons in the scope of things must ‘tell more’, disclose more and this will extend to anyone who collects a cheque.

It will have a serious effect on growth and economic activity because legitimate businesses may back off from the islands.

Enhance it

I totally agree with this. Financial institutions have to KYC (know your client). Insurance companies have to do same.

I am almost certain that Invest Turks and Caicos also has a rigorous programme to know with whom they are engaging.

Not only is due diligence required, in many instances enhanced due diligence is required.

The large number of deficiencies found in the last CFATF audit is alarming. Any and all effort ought to be made when it comes to a national AML and terrorist financing strategy.

We do not want to be blacklisted for noncompliance and should implement the recommendations.

It is imperative that we know who wishes to do business in this country.

KYC should be utilised for all persons applying for any type of immigration status inclusive of PRC, work permit, visa and residence permit.

We have the capacity, a home-grown company called Domus Semo Sancus and SafetyNet (founded by E Jay Saunders) that is an EDD cognitive search and crime prevention tool similar to World Check.

Banks use such resources to decide if they wish to establish a banking relationship with a potential client, the real estate industry, be it developers, real estate agents and even purchasers ought to go through the same rigours as everyone else.

Security for freedom

Since 9-11 and the increase in terroristic activity, the industrialised and developed world began an onslaught on forcing financial companies, banks and related financial service entities to enable them to report on customer activity.

Compliance work is now abundant and organisations such as the Caribbean Action Task Force now an emerging ascendancy.

Oversight has moved from the banks, trust companies and now on to realtors, land developers and service providers on the real estate industry.

One cannot really determine the impact and quality of this trend or where it will end.

The need to police entities that engage in terrorism financing is critical.

Islamic fanatical beliefs, persons who stretch the meaning of their scripture, move to

the point of funding terrorist activity to attack those who do not believe the way they do.

Christians who believe in a trinity, a triune God, a saviour, etc. have been outlawed by these religious fanatics.

So, it is highly possible that monies will move around the world to finance attacks on religious groups that do not follow Islam.

So, there will be attempts to open bank accounts, buy property, etc.

The CFATF being a reaction to all of this, has implemented measures to detect and discern this kind of activity. In some measure this is needed.

Such initiatives, however, have caused a decided decrease in personal freedoms.

For the security we seek, we give up more and more of our freedoms. In many cases the freedoms are slowly being taken from us.

To be safe, we are eager to fill out forms and disclose matters we do not have control over.

Our elected representatives and highlevel civil servants fall within the eye of this compliance storm and are deemed politically exposed persons, PEPS, who exercise control and must now disclose all.

One wonders if this CFTF is taking too much. Not only are realtors under the gun of this new compliance regime, this task now extends to churches and charities who must submit to this new and overarching oversight. It begs the question, are we free anymore?

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Minister supports proposals for pod train to connect islands

BY OLIVIA ROSE PROPOSALS have been made to the Government for the introduction of small pod trains - like those used for travel around major airports - to connect Grand Turk and Salt Cay. This was revealed by Hon. Goldray Ewing, Minister of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation, while he was a guest on ‘TCIG Speaks’ on Radio Turks and Caicos.

During the February 10 broadcast, he said: “I think the Turks and Caicos Islands right now is ready for a pod train service.

“We have proposals for the connection of Grand Turk and Salt Cay to run a pod train service, which means that you don’t have to cross that ocean to get from Grand Turk to Salt Cay - you can do that anytime of the day.”

The zero-emission electric, autonomous Heathrow pods at Heathrow Airport in London have

been running since 2011.

They travel along guideway tracks, navigating laterally using a laser at each wheel so they do not bump into the barriers.

Ewing explained that a similar service in the TCI would not only make travelling easier for residents and tourists, it would also boost the economic landscape.

“It would create some serious commerce between those two islands,” adding that his previous initiative to get the Caicos Islands joined up is “still on the table”.

In February 2018, while at the helm of the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning, Ewing took an information paper to Cabinet with a proposal for a ‘Spine Road Project’.

The inter-island connection project aimed at linking the islands from as far as South Caicos to Providenciales.

“I took that as far as I can take it. It’s ready to go honestly, but we have our

From March 1 no-one can fish for, purchase or be in possession of a lobster

Lobster season closes while grouper season opens CRAWFISH or lobster fishing season closes on Sunday, March 1 - the same day that Nassau grouper season opens.

The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) sent a public reminder out this week to anyone who fishes in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Next week will be the last that anyone can fish for, purchase or be in possession of a lobster, according to the Fisheries Protection Ordinance.

During the closed season, anyone breaking the rules will be committing an offence that is punishable by a fine of $5,000 or six months’ imprisonment or both.

“The DECR is urging all fishers, restaurant owners, private residents and plant owners to ensure that no lobster remains in their possession as of Sunday, March 1,” a department

statement read.

‘Crawfish’ means the spiny lobster, the slipper lobster, the smooth tailed lobster, the spotted lobster or crayfish or the species Panulirus Argus or Panulirus Guuatus or Scyllarides.

March 1 will also be the first day of the 2020 open season for the Nassau grouper.

The grouper must be a minimum length of 21 inches and a maximum length of 35 inches for holders of a sports fishing licence.

Or they must be a minimum length of 17 inches for holders of a commercial fisherman’s licence.

Any alleged or suspected contravention of the Fisheries Protection Ordinance Regulations can be reported to the DECR at 338-6254 in South Caicos, 338-3176 in Grand Turk or 338-4168 in Providenciales, or email to environment@gov.tc

Hon. Goldray Ewing says pod trains could connect Grand Turk and Salt Cay

The zero-emission electric, autonomous Heathrow pods at Heathrow Airport in London have been running since 2011

challenges in terms of environmental studies and stuff like that.

“As soon as we hop over those hurdles and those obstacles we’ll be on our way to making sure that that dream of JAGS McCartney becomes a reality.”

The transportation minister stressed that in order for the territory to thrive, linking the Islands is crucial.

“That is necessary. It has to happen for this country to grow and continue to grow. We have to open up the islands with the most land.”

Ewing stressed that many islands

within the TCI archipelago boast enormous untapped potential.

“Middle and North - the potential on those two islands is huge. I mean it’s indescribable what could happen in Middle and North Caicos.”

On proposing the spine road project, Ewing said it could be one of the biggest projects the Government could undertake and would have the biggest impact socially and economically.

He told the Weekly News that although the territory did not have the funding to pursue such a monumental project on its own,

Under the tree

it could be accomplished through public private partnership.

Ewing further explained that the Government had a medium-term plan to have a transhipment deepwater port in South Caicos, which would support the bridging system.

“Basically we are hoping that as more and more business goes into South Caicos, it would also increase the demand for the bridging of the islands,” the minister added.

The Government has since drafted a request for proposal for a public private partnership for the deepwater port in South Caicos.

By Benneth Williams

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Vessel arrives to remove the decaying shipwreck off Governor’s Beach

February 22-28, 2020

Mobilisation team prepare for the removal of the Mega One Triton

Removal of iconic shipwreck gets underway

BY OLIVIA ROSE ALLURING tourist attraction and environmental hazard, the ‘Mega One Triton’ shipwreck, is finally being removed from Governor’s Beach in Grand Turk.

The momentous task, which is costing the Government $1.7 million and will take about a month to complete, began on Monday (February 17).

Consultants CWaves are overseeing the removal of the vessel, which is being carried out by Koole Contractors with strict adherence to international safety standards.

In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Tourism urged beachgoers to take caution in the area while the ship is removed.

“Residents and visitors alike are being urged to obey signs which will be placed around the area for their

safety,” it read.

“Due caution should be taken to avoid any injury or damage to self or property.

“The beach will remain open for access, however; we do request that barrier lines are not traversed for safety reasons.”

In September 2019, the Government tendered the project for the removal of the Mega One Triton shipwreck.

This followed with the award

Freedom of expression: Reboot SIX months have now passed since Expressions, the people’s radio talk show on the people’s radio station Radio Turks and Caicos, was suspended indefinitely for a thorough review.

Back then, it was said that the review was to “ensure that the objectives of the programme are being met and that the delivery and content are consistent with the tone and messages of a developing and civil society”.

One can opine that the outcome of this fake thorough review, which has yet to be published, is that Expressions will continue to be suspended until after general elections are over and done with.

How am I confident in drawing this conclusion, you ask?

Well, Expressions has been replaced by the PDM Government’s propaganda talk show ‘TCIG Speaks on RTC’ in the Monday and Friday slots where Expressions used to be.

The only reason they don’t also have the Wednesday slot is that’s when Cabinet is held.

What’s most absurd about this show and makes it entirely problematic, is that not only are government ministers interviewed, but no call ins are allowed.

This blatant display of propaganda needs to end now.

BY JAMELL ROBINSON We the people must boycott this show. In fact, this programme should not be aired.

There are many avenues in which the Government can tout its so-called successes. Unfortunately, the use of a government channel with a public servant as host, propagandising to the public is not one!

Simply put, this Government has abused its powers in relation to the editorial independence of Radio Turks and Caicos.

Section eight of the Radio Turks and Caicos Ordinance clearly states that: No minister may give a direction to the board, Radio Turks and Caicos, or any director, officer or staff of Radio Turks and Caicos, in respect to:

a) A particular programme of a particular allegation or a particular complaint; c) Programme standards.

It’s clear in the hierarchy of governance that only the governor at this point can intervene to right this blatant and illegal wrongdoing.

An excerpt from section 13 (1) of the TCI Constitution states: “No person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his or her freedom of expression, and includes freedom to hold opinions without interference, freedom to receive and impart (to the public generally or to any person or class of persons) ideas and information without interference, and freedom from interference with his or her correspondence or other means of communication.”

I close with a quote from a famous soon to be infamous TCI politician: “Stay awake TCI and hold your Government into account. Do not ever lose your voice.

“Any government that wants its people to remain silent is bound to fail,” Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Honourable premier, we are woke and we will hold your government to account.

of a contract to the international company, Koole Contractors.

The technical operation required several safeguards to be put in place prior to the vessel’s removal to protect the local environment.

These include the removal of several thousand gallons of contaminated water and fuel that if released into the environment, would pose a significant environmental threat.

Specialised equipment must be employed to skim the petroleumbased contaminants from the surface of the water in an effort to remove the most hazardous of materials.

The remainder of the water must then be pumped and transported to an upland location for safe disposal.

At the same time that toxic fluids are removed, oil booms and turbidity curtains must be deployed to contain any potential spills.

Many residents and tourists shared their thoughts about the ship’s removal on social media.

While some were elated about the news, others were sad the ghost ship experience would no longer be an item on their bucket list One tourist said: “It was an eyesore but cool to see.”

Another person said: “It had become iconic. Why couldn’t they find a way to leave it? Glad we got multiple pics of this before it was

removed.

“I understand its removal but it was cool to see and it brought lots of mental and visual thoughts of how it came to be there...in all our visits we never found out the history, interesting to finally know.”

Another visitor said: “That spectacular beach is not a dump.

Where is the owner of the vessel?

I am sure they were paid insurance money to remove it.

“Yet there it sits, rusting away, waiting for the toxic sludge to begin its march to that beautiful turquoise sea and muck up the powdery white sand.”

The vessel started life as a tender vessel supplying offshore oil rigs.

After it was decommissioned and sold to a retired captain, the ship supplied the Turks and Caicos Islands with building materials from the Dominican Republic for more than 20 years.

During the passage of hurricane Sandy in October 22, 2002, it disabled and anchored off Government Dock in the capital and was eventually grounded at Governor’s Beach.

There were about 190 litres of fuel on board and about 150 litres of motor oil.

In 2019, the Government allocated some $3.2 million for the removal of the ship. However, that figure was later slashed to about $1.7 million.

Masked gunmen terrorise Blue Hills TWO masked men armed with guns entered a home along Wilson Circle in Blue Hills on February 12 and demanded money.

They stole a purse and a cell phone before fleeing on foot just after 4am, according to the police press office.

Officers were then called to Fresh Water Avenue in Blue Hills at about 4.30am after two masked gunmen entered a home.

The men ransacked the home taking jewellery and cell phones before again escaping on foot.

There were no shots fired or injuries reported in either incident.

Shortly after 11pm the same day, police responded to a call in which a complainant said he was approached by two armed men in a parking lot.

He was assaulted by the gunmen who left with his personal belongings

in a Toyota Vix car.

According to the Police Control Room there were reports of multiple gunshots being heard in the Bay Road area of Blue Hills on the same day.

Officers were dispatched to investigate and discovered that two men in their twenties had received non-life threatening gunshot wounds.

They were transported to the hospital shortly after the incident.

Two days prior on February 10 at about 10.30pm a bar was robbed in Kew Town. Two armed men entered the bar and demanded money before escaping on foot with the cash.

Anyone with information on any of these incidents can call 911, Chalk Sound Police Station on 338-5901 or 941-8082 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1- 800-8477.

February 22-28, 2020

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Illegal migrant repatriation cost $3m in one year Government to fork out $900k over budgeted $2.1m

BY DELANA ISLES THE IMMIGRATION Department has reported that for a one year period alone, it has spent about $3 million on the repatriation of illegal migrants – mostly from Haiti.

A statement from the Ministry of Border Control and Labour, under which the department falls, indicated that for the period April 2019 to February 2020, 1,548 people arriving in the TCI on illegal sloops have been repatriated to their native countries.

For the same period 2018-2019, the ministry said the number was almost identical at 1,536.

Among these numbers, Haitian nationals continue to account for a significant percentage.

As of Tuesday (February 17), the Detention Centre was holding 62 people - 11 women and 51 men - still to be repatriated.

Minister of Border Control, Hon. Vaden Delroy Williams said: “The matter of illegal landings continues to be a matter of high priority for my Government, as we continue our investigation into who is responsible for these acts.

“We would like to take this time to thank our hard-working officers of the Radar Centre, officers on the ground and our international partners

From April 2019 to February 2020, 1,548 people arrived in the TCI via illegal sloop

for their continued commitment to keep these Islands.”

The ministry reminded that the 2019-2020 budgeted amount for repatriation was $2.1 million, but this has had to be supplemented with an injection of an additional $900,000 to cover repatriation costs related to airfare, security, food and others.

“Despite being less than two weeks into the month, February 2020 has been the most active period of attempted illegal entry for the fiscal period with a total of 449 persons intercepted, apprehended and repatriated from the Islands from three vessels,” the ministry said.

One of the latest interceptions occurred on February 3, 2020 when 205 persons were apprehended. This

Inside the Courts

Sri Lankan human smuggler charged in TCI

A CANADIAN citizen and Sri Lankan native will make his next court appearance on human smuggling charges in the Turks and Caicos Islands next Tuesday (February 25).

Sri Kajamukam Chelliah, also known as Mohan, is charged with illegally and unlawfully assisting the entry of 29 undocumented Sri Lankans into the TCI in October 2019.

At 9.20pm on October 10, 2019, Marine Branch officials intercepted a vessel carrying 154 illegal migrants.

The blue and red, 40-foot boat powered by two outboard engines carried 106 men, 17 women, one 15-year-old boy and one seven-year-old girl – all from Haiti - and 29 Sri Lankan men.

This was the first time that nationalities other than Haitians had been discovered on board illegal vessels entering the territory from Haiti.

On February 6, Chelliah appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Tony Gruchot, before whom he pleaded not guilty to the offences.

He is represented by attorneys Tim Prudhoe and Willin Belliard.

In the meantime, he will remain a guest at Her Majesty’s Prisons in Grand Turk, while

the 29 Sri Lankan men are being held at the Detention Centre on South Dock Road.

According to a New York Times report of 2014, Chelliah is a known human smuggler of Sri Lankan nationals originating out of Haiti, through several other Caribbean and South American countries with the final destination being Florida, United States.

The man was previously fingered by some of his human cargo following an FBI sting operation in South Florida in 2012.

He was charged and had pleaded guilty to knowingly encouraging and inducing immigrants to enter the United States illegally.

He was sentenced by a US Court to five years in prison, the New York Times reported. (By Delana Isles)

Grand Turk gunman gets seven-year prison sentence TRE Forbes has been sentenced to seven years in prison having recently been found guilty of charges of illegal possession of a gun and 11 rounds of ammunition.

The guilty verdict was delivered last Wednesday, February 12, by a jury following a trial in Grand Turk Supreme Court, and sentencing handed down on Monday (February 17).

Forbes was nabbed with the weapon and

included 172 men and 33 women.

A more recent interception, on February 18, in Long Bay has not yet been quantified by the ministry.

During all instances of apprehension, the ministry said the enforcement unit of Division B of the Immigration Department transported people to the Detention Centre where they were all processed and later repatriated to their homeland.

“The most recent interception brings the total landing and interceptions for the fiscal period 2019-2020 to eight and 15 respectively, compared with 16 and 11 for the corresponding period the 2018-2019.

“This represents a significant success rate of detection by the

ammo on November 21, 2018, while he was leaving the Grand Turk port.

Acting on information received, police stopped and searched Forbes’ SUV vehicle while he was exiting the port compound.

The SUV had just been shipped to the defendant from Providenciales, and police had been told that a gun and ammunition were concealed in the vehicle.

DNA tests carried out on the weapon found traces of Forbes’ DNA profile as well as other persons.

He was represented in his trial by attorney at law Sheena Mair.

Forbes is also a defendant in another firearm related case that began this week in the Supreme Court.

He is jointly charged with two others Steffon Prospere and Keshawn Lightbourne - for other gun related crimes for which they were arrested in Grand Turk in 2019. (By Delana Isles)

Man charged with gun possession DAMIEN Correll Williams has been charged with carrying an illegal firearm and ammunition after police conducted a search at an Airport Road bar.

On Sunday (February 16), officers from the Tactical Unit were called to a bar along Airport Road in Providenciales. They recovered an illegal firearm and 15 rounds

coastal radar and the efforts of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force.”

The enforcement agencies of the TCI are encouraging anyone with information concerning planned and landed arrival of other vessels, poachers and any suspicious movements of persons to contact police anonymously on 911 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1-8008477.

The public is also reminded that it is an offence to harbour or assist illegal persons and that anyone found guilty engaging in such activities is liable to a fine of $20,000 or a term of imprisonment of four years, or both in accordance with the Immigration Ordinance 2018 Revised or any law.

of ammunition.

Acting Commissioner of Police, Rodney Adams said: “I would like to use this opportunity to express thanks to the members of the public who are working with us providing tips.

“I would like to encourage you to continue to utilise Crime Stoppers or call 911 with information. Because of that call, we have one less illegal firearm on the streets.

“We have a zero-tolerance approach to illegal weapons because such weapons are involved in violent crimes, including murders and robberies.”

Man, 22, helps police with shooting investigation A TWENTY-two-year-old man is assisting the Serious Crimes Unit with their investigation of a shooting incident that took place just after midnight on Sunday (February 16).

A male in his early 30s was shot at a bar on Aviation Drive in Providenciales and transported to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre for treatment.

Anyone with information on the incident can call 911, Chalk Sound Police Station on 338-5901 or 941-8082 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1- 800-8477.

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Let us truly restore and unite as one TCI ON FEBRUARY 12, while standing in the long queue at the immigration line in Belize, I received a text from one of my high school classmates who informed me that our classmate Kalyn Thomas died.

Here I was in Belize attending the funeral of a special friend who died in her sleep suddenly and then to get the news about the death of another friend shocked me more.

Our country is small in that we know everyone and somehow we are all related to one another and so when there is tragedy, all of us are impacted.

I am saying all of this to say that with all of these things (sudden deaths, crimes, so many people with health issues) happening in our country, we really need to unite as one people.

I know what happens in the Turks and Caicos Islands is not unique to here. Our issue is that due to the size of our country both in population and geography, the things that take place in our country are exposed faster than what happens in other countries.

Like other countries, we are divided.

Of course, there are many factors

DREXWELL SEYMOUR

Drexwell Seymour is a certified public accountant and is the managing partner for HLB TCI. His favourite hobby, however, is writing. He has a personal website, www.drexwellseymour. com, where all of his writings are posted. He also has a YouTube channel where you can find inspirational videos. Drexwell has a BA in Accounting and an MBA in Finance.

that created the division among us but I believe the two main ones are based on the island of origin and our affiliation with a political party.

TURKS VS CAICOS AND VICE VERSA Prior to Providenciales becoming the economic engine of the TCI, Grand Turk and South Caicos were the main islands with economic activities and as a result people from the other islands migrated to these islands for a better living and even for further education.

Unfortunately, many of our brothers and sisters from the other islands were not treated as if they were from the TCI.

Some of them still reflect on those bad memories and still believe that there is prejudice and discrimination based on the island you are from.

I really thought that our relationships had improved considering that so many of us from Grand Turk and South Caicos migrated to Providenciales and the fact that many of us are married to individuals from the other islands.

I know as a people that for the most part that is how we are, we are fixated on the island that we were born or raised on.

However, I believe we should always see ourselves as Turks and Caicos Islanders and stop seeing ourselves as being from Grand

Turk, Salt Cay, South Caicos, Middle Caicos, North Caicos and Providenciales respectively.

We should also discontinue making statements about which island cooks the best, which island dresses the best, which island has the most educated people, which island has the most ambitious people etc.

These statements can cause further friction among us even though we may pass them of as a joke.

PDM VS PNP Most of us see one another as PDM and PNP supporters respectively rather than seeing people for who they are.

As a result of our political persuasion some of us do not speak to others, some of us do not support each other’s businesses and some of us only praise and support individuals in the same party as us.

Some of us are tearing each other down all because of who we are affiliated with politically.

Ironically though, some of us are making a clarion call to unite but the actions of some of these same individuals say otherwise.

Some of us are even quoting and

sharing scriptures from the Bible about love and forgiveness but we pass each other like we don’t them.

All they see is blue and yellow.

If I had anything to do with our political process, I would eliminate the party system as it is not healthy for the country.

Let us have individuals run for ministerial positions on an island wide basis.

Until we come to a point of realisation that we are one Turks and Caicos Islands we will continue to harbour negative feelings among each of us, causing us to divide while expatriates are uniting and in so doing controlling almost everything in our country.

It is okay if you want to align yourself with one of the main political parties but do not let your alignment alienate you from others because they do not support the same party.

It is okay if you are proud of the island you are from but do not put that first before our country.

I believe we have a great opportunity to restore and unite but we must be sincere. Let us act on what we say we want.

COMMENTARY

Criminal connections

CRIME is growing everywhere! The TCI’s voices seem to believe we are the only victims and they are searching for someone to blame.

Haitians?

In the USA, the Democratic Party has been in control of the major cities where most of the crime happens for scores of years.

Hey, blame guns. No one seems willing to assume responsibility for the real cause, themselves. Guns are coming into the TCI by people planning to use them - for crime.

The growth in illegal immigration both in the TCI, the USA and all successful countries is a factor but why does it seem to grow

unrestrained?

Where is the United Nations?

If illegal immigration continues, the world could be on the road to another Stalin, Hitler, Tojo era.

Here in the TCI the problem is more frustrating because the illegals are a far larger percentage of the population. The influx must be stopped.

However, we do not need another holocaust. A Haitian holocaust.

The Haitians have a country; one they fought for 200 plus years ago.

There are events in Haitian history for their citizens to be proud.

The UN needs to lead their stabilisation, recovery and build up.

Where is the worldwide Christian community in all of this?

The TCI is a Christian country and

prayer in schools remains in place.

Prayer has been banned in the public schools of the United States and a social mess has grown.

Interesting USA congress is opened with prayer. Is God reserved for politicians?

Add the immigration influx into the USA of outright religious enemies and you have the towers tumbling down.

In my opinion here in the TCI our Christian community has an opportunity to join together as a strong independent anti-crime force.

Our church leaders of all denominations (with possible rare exception) are dedicated and experienced people. What can they do as a strong force for good?

Politicians are interested in

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 30 years and has lived in Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, since 2002. David formerly served as branch chairman of the PDM from 2008 to 2011

gaining or holding office for a term of service. Crime is only one challenge they face.

Police are interested in their pay cheques and personal safety rendering them more or less impotent.

The British, who have the responsibility for them, are here on assignment and then they go home.

Remember at the opening of the good book Cain killed Abel.

My own mother-in-law fell to a neighbour’s child, 14-years-old, whom she had treated well.

He was influenced by politicians and their fancy vehicles. Food for thought?

Time for a national conversation.

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Combating crimes in the TCI: The Government’s obligations PART ONE IN A time of great political change, global economic downturn and increasing uncertainty, the Government of the TCI is obligated to play a critical role in the fight against crimes.

Furthermore, it is important that the leader of the country takes responsibility for the crime situation and the minister of national security takes steps to identify the root causes and coalesce with the commissioner of police, other law enforcement and non-law enforcement agencies to curb the current situation.

In fact, a stable government is considered the new paradigm in the field of public management. For centuries, good governance has been intellectually hypothesised as an ideal state.

Within the democratic framework, this phenomenon is closely associated with efficient and effective administration and brings happiness and welfare to the people.

BY D MARKIE SPRING D Markie Spring, a TCI resident of 15 years, is an expert in law enforcement. He worked as a detective in the Royal TCI Police Force and was director of security at Beaches Turks and Caicos.

In jurisdictions where crimes are controlled, government officials are free from criminal convictions such as corruption, organised crimes, bribes and frauds among other known misdeeds.

Ideally, government officials are perceived as role models for their constituents.

Largely, criminals exploit political instability created by conflicts, and hinder the Government’s ability to provide safety and security.

Therefore, it is advisable that the Government builds coherent institutions, which provide essential services and serves as a responsible steward of state’s resources.

Seemingly, the infamous economic philosophy is at play. As much as daunting economic activities influence misconducts, economic growth is in direct correlation to serious crimes, especially arm robberies, burglaries and drug trafficking.

More so, it is extremely difficult for incarcerated individuals to find jobs.

In fighting crimes, a stable ecopolitical environment is ideal to strengthen economic growth through industrialisation and job creation, which engender poverty reduction and an economy which exhibit minor fluctuations in output and express steady low inflation rates.

Therefore, the state must pursue vigorous economic development and create opportunities to help sustain a vibrant thriving society.

Government institutions coupled with local authorities must work to tackle social exclusion and increase income disparity, as in the case of Germany, Britain, France, where the concentration of poverty and social and economic problems were focused in particular demographics.

Particularly, this sector is often excluded from engaging in meaningful employment, safety, health and prosperity relished by the rest of the population.

For most residents, these factors are added precursors to committing serious crimes.

Considering the existence of systematic discrimination, minority and immigration community are more likely to be living in poverty than the majority population.

Besides, we are aware that migration, immigration and rapid growth spawn major changes to the demographic and ethnic characters

of the population.

While the TCI is experiencing a healthier economic climate however, changing labour and trade markets, loss of unskilled jobs and technological development have prolonged unemployment, which has specifically impacted young people - increasing their vulnerability to trading and abusing illicit drugs, grave disputes and other serious crimes.

To help curb these situations the Government must utilise the various media available to engage at-risk youth, especially through educational programmes.

These programmes seek to inform high-risk offenders about the detriments of crime to the individual, society, and more so, the wider economy.

Subsequently, these programmes are designed to develop the individual’s self-worth and esteem.

Having accomplished these benchmarks, coupled with the core policing roles, the Government is set to play its roles.

A region-wide debate on Caribbean oil and gas is overdue TWO weeks ago, Trinidad’s prime minister Dr Keith Rowley delivered a major speech. It sought to define the future trajectory of his country’s energy policy.

Speaking at the conference, ‘Shaping the Caribbean’s Energy Future’, he indicated why over the next 10 years the way the world thinks about the Caribbean may change.

Much of what was reported focused on Trinidad no longer being able to jointly develop with Venezuela its cross-border oil and gas fields because of US sanctions.

However, of greater long-term significance were the views expressed on the region’s economic future as a producer of oil and gas, and the central regional energy-related role Dr Rowley envisages for Trinidad.

Recent oil and gas finds, particularly in Guyana, he noted, were radically changing the perception of the region.

With justification, “the Caribbean is being heralded as the next major oil and gas province”.

This had generated unprecedented interest from the world’s largest oil companies, auguring well for capital

BY DAVID JESSOP

David Jessop is a consultant to the Caribbean Council. He has worked on Caribbean issues for over 40 years. David is the editor of Caribbean Insight and Cuba Briefing publications. He can be contacted at david.jessop@caribbeancouncil.org

and technology transfer to the region, he said.

Trinidad hoped to benefit from much of the exploration activity now taking place across the Caribbean.

It was poised to participate in the exploitation of hydrocarbon off the Guyanas and “assist the new entrants Guyana, Grenada, Barbados, Jamaica and the Bahamas” in the development of their petroleum sectors, he observed.

To this end, he revealed that Trinidad had entered into memoranda of co-operation with Guyana, Grenada and Barbados for the provision of technical assistance.

He also said that preliminary discussions had begun on the development of unitisation agreements with Grenada and

Barbados to support the exploitation of reservoirs that cross their maritime borders into Trinidad’s economic zone.

Dr Rowley made clear that because of its geographic location and facilities, Trinidad hoped to provide logistical and offshore support, and would expand its marine infrastructure by considering expanding its Galeota Port development to meet demand from the Guyanas and elsewhere in the region.

The issue driving this strategic reassessment was a decision to withdraw from an agreement with Venezuela to develop the LoranManatee natural gas field which straddles the two country’s maritime borders.

In the face of US sanctions, the two countries “with regret” had

agreed to independently develop the field.

This, he said, also had implications for plans for developing other crossborder natural gas reserves with Venezuela.

Dr Rowley’s remarks represent an attempt to establish Trinidad’s regional pre-eminence in the oil and gas sector by positioning it to capitalise on the further development of its own reserves and those of neighbours if they discover oil or gas in exploitable quantities.

They also illustrate Trinidad’s interest in retaining a pivotal regional role as over time its own energy and economic possibilities diminish.

Why these developments are worth describing at length is because they demonstrate how oil and gas finds are set to change the region.

The Caribbean has tended to be characterised as consisting of small fragmented economies driven by tourism, offshore financial services, commodity-based agriculture, with limited opportunities for mineral extraction. However, this is changing rapidly.

In recent months, there has been a surge in coverage in the international

media, indicating that the region is about to become of global significance as a western hemisphere source of hydrocarbons and as an important strategic partner.

Unfortunately, much of what has been written in the region and beyond about this and the potential for new-found wealth obscures a more important but lacking Caribbean debate about where further finds will lead and what the implications might be.

Most analysis misses the point that while oil can bring extraordinary public wealth, especially to small nations, it must bring real and lasting benefits to the citizens of the country that owns what is a finite resource.

That is to say, not just monetary reward in the form of lower taxes, but through the much-improved provision of education, healthcare, pensions and social support.

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The Blue Hills crisis: A clear and present danger Dear Editor, I write from a heavy heart with heavy hands and sweaty palms from being saddened and appalled that we are living in a clear and present danger.

With the increase in criminal acts and the intensity of the same in the country, especially in the Blue Hills area, and the onslaught of sloops trafficking immigrants from our southern neighbour.

There are stories of people who no longer have recreational activities in their backyards for fear of invaded by newly arrived immigrants.

There are those persons who no longer sit on their patios during the evenings in fear of a gunman approaching. This should not be.

The good people of the communities in Turks and Caicos Islands should be free to enjoy the breadth and width of their properties without fear of anyone or anything.

We are continuously being told that crime is being or will be

addressed, but where is the evidence of that?

We constantly hear the calls for help going out to the ‘mother country’, the UK, and talks about requesting help from other nations.

Long term solutions are currently being developed.

Question is, how many more lives must we lose? How many more shootings? How many more robberies do we have to survive through or hear of before the problem is addressed?

There must be a here and now solution. An immediate solution to combat the criminal activities that have plagued our communities for the better part of the last year.

I’ve heard cries from the communities, cries from my constituents; therefore, I say now that these criminal acts should not and must not continue any longer.

The gun point robberies, the shootings, the killings must stop.

The good people of Blue Hills, Providenciales and the entire TCI should not be living in fear.

They should not have to go to bed having crippling thoughts of whether or not they will survive the night without being robbed or shot, or thinking of what horrible news they might wake up to.

While I take a moment to commend the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force for the effort they are making in the Blue Hills/Northside areas and the steps they are taking to fight crime such as checking parked suspicious looking vehicles, driving through the settlement periodically etc. there is more that can be done if only as a deterrent.

For this reason, I am suggesting the following: -Three of the entries into Blue Hills should be shut down or closed off and set up a checkpoint on the one that remains open to carry out search and seizures, mainly at night during

Illegal sloops are adding to safety problems Dear Editor, February arrived and with it 530 illegal migrants over five days. Upon interception some fled the sloops and franticly swam to our shores to avoid detention and repatriation.

We are being invaded whilst our leaders brag and boast about long term national security plans.

But I ask, where is the plan for the now? The larger question being, aren’t we being invaded now?

It has been two days of back-toback sloops. Watching the video of the illegal sloops being towed to our shores, must give us all reason for pause.

While I commend the bravery of our men and women in uniform who are doing the best they can to protect our country, our men and women in uniform cannot do it alone.

We need a government leadership that is prepared to put a stop the sloops, both to avoid catastrophe and to reduce the risk to our officers.

However, there are still deeper issues: The paramount duty of any government is first the safety of its people. Second is to protect their prosperity.

At the moment, the Turks and Caicos Islands is experiencing the most devastating crime spree in its history and if the number of illegal migrants continue to arrive, these illegal migrants could certainly outnumber the total TCI population in one month.

BY JAMELL ROBINSON We are not callous, we understand the unrest in Haiti from which these persons are seeking to escape and we feel a sense of sympathy for our Haitian brothers and sisters, but we cannot sustain our economic model or our brand and accommodate this level of illegal migration to our shores.

We must pause to question how many other boats have come in undetected?

Life in Haiti is hard and the struggle has produced a different approach to life than we are used to.

We are therefore left to ask: Is there any correlation between the arrival of illegal migrants to the continued rise in crime?

We must question what is the immediate plan to stop the sloops from coming? Who is going to defend our way of life in this country?

Who is going to protect the quality of life and standard of living of our people?

Turks and Caicos Islanders must be asking, isn’t this the Government’s duty for which the Opposition and the citizens must hold them accountable?

The social and economic burden is now unbearable. Our people are the ones paying high repatriation fees for each soul that arrives here illegally.

This illegal immigration impacts crime. Our people are the ones being robbed almost daily at gunpoint.

Our people are the ones bearing the brunt of the lack of leadership on this question.

I call on the premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands in the following terms: a) To understand the scale of the problem and its power, if left unchecked, to utterly ruin the brand of the country by the end of the year. b) To act with the emergency of a national crisis. c) To demonstrate a clear policy to stop these sloops and a clear strategy to prevent Turks and Caicos Islanders having to finance processing and repatriation of illegal migrants or having to be barred up in their homes for fear of robbery or death.

We cannot abide any further suffering. The time to act is now.

Mark Fulford, Providenciales

the hours of 10pm through 6am.

A record can be kept of all vehicles traveling in and out of Blue Hills.

-A community patrol can be carried out by residents for a period of three to six months.

This can be done by a devoted group of individuals operating on shifts driving through the areas both Blue Hills and Wheeland alike.

Anything that looks suspicious and/or out of the ordinary can be called in to 911 or directly to police headquarters. I will be the first volunteer for this programme.

-The age-old question – are we our brother’s keeper? Answer - Yes we are! I am responsible for you as much as you are responsible for me.

Safety, wellbeing, morality, and the list go on.

In this regard, we start neighbourhood watches by way of looking out for each other’s person and properties and reporting any strange activities, criminal activities and the like that has been/is being observed.

‘Together we can do this. Together we will get it done.’

-The use of drones can also be implemented. Drone owners can form a group operating on shifts and provide surveillance both by day and night.

Suspicious movements and or persons can be reported to police.

Video footage can be kept and used as evidence.

-Reopen the police outpost that once operated at the Grant’s building on Millennium Highway. Man this with a crew of eight to 10 officers and three vehicles.

This will allow for a greater presence in both Blue Hills and

Wheeland and provide a faster response to reports made in these areas and others close by, instead of the long wait for officers to travel from Chalk Sound.

It was very upsetting to hear that that substation was closing never to be reopened. I was a contributor to its existence.

From this outpost, officers can also carry out foot patrols in uniform and plain clothes through the communities.

-All of these suggestions hinge on this one - Our police officers need to regain the respect and confidence of the general public that they once enjoyed.

As it is now, persons might see and or hear something but refuse to report it because they’re afraid of being identified and becoming targets.

I feel somehow that by writing I have made myself a target. However, take a stand, I will.

Above are suggestive measures that can bring about an almost immediate calm and a sense of security while we wait for the longterm strategies to unfold and be implemented.

In living our best lives, we are to feel protected and free to enjoy the liberties that this country affords us.

This can be done through progress you know, experience you trust. The Progressive National Party.

This country is truly ‘beautiful by nature’. To be crime-infested is a choice. One we will not make.

Regards, Randy D Howell, Blue Hills, Providenciales

Container homes and foreign waste Dear Editor, In the last few years I have noticed two trends around Providenciales that I believe are negatively impacting our environment and causing a public health hazard.

Firstly, persons are now utilising used shipping containers as homes, shops and business places.

Secondly, it appears that the TCI is becoming a dumping ground for the trash of other countries as imports of used clothing, furniture, tyres, vehicles and machinery appear to be on the rise.

In regards to the used shipping containers, the majority of communities in Providenciales (with the exception of Grace Bay) have been inundated with containers

as makeshift homes, shops and businesses.

The majority do not have proper ventilation, plumbing and sewage facilities which is a violation of our Planning Department’s building codes.

The lack of proper ventilation causes a safety risk to its occupants, while a lack of plumbing and sewage facilities causes a health hazard particularly because the sewage and waste are not being handled and disposed of in a proper manner.

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skills locally to ensure the region develops in own cadre of energy industry professionals and at every level.

A debate is needed too about whether oil and gas, when discovered, should be monetised or utilised in the region or should be exported for refining elsewhere.

Much of the Caribbean has sound environmental and tourism reasons not to want onshore, polluting, high carbon emitting refining or downstream industries.

The political and strategic implications also require careful exploration.

Dr Rowley’s remarks come as Venezuela and the US continue to vie for energy influence in the region.

Venezuela has said that it intends reviving its PetroCaribe preferential oil programme in the first half of this year this year while the US is increasing its pressure on Caribbean nations, making clear at recent meetings that it will not work on energy or other issues with nations that support Maduro government.

There are also matters that touch on regional integration and the crossborder movement of capital.

Where oil and gas are discovered, infrastructural and other investments follow.

In the case of Guyana, Jamaica’s fast-growing NCB Financial Group is to move into financing oil related facilities in Guyana.

The country’s impending oil wealth is considered likely to trigger other long-considered investments relating to port development, road infrastructure and closer links to Brazil.

Similar considerations will arise if as expected, gas is found in recoverable qualities off the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Hydrocarbon finds invariably bring challenges relating to security and corruption.

They also raise questions about the industry’s environmental soundness and compatibility with industries such as tourism and fisheries, make clear the need for sound legal and regulatory frameworks, requiring civil society and the media to closely scrutinise the detail.

It quite possible to imagine, a decade from now, as many as ten Caribbean nations becoming energy rich net exporters of Caribbean oil and gas, with problems associated with wealth that hardly anybody in the region or beyond has previously given much thought to.

If this happens, it implies a migration in the Caribbean’s economic and political centres of gravity, the end of mendacity and a significant change in the nature of the region’s discourse internationally.

This warrants greater debate within the region.

The Salt Shed was to be the home for the Salt Cay Art and Cultural Centre

L’art pour l’art no more IT SEEMED like a really good idea at the time. An art and cultural centre on Salt Cay, created in a resurrected, historical salt shed.

What’s not to like?

A Salt Cay Art and Cultural Centre dedicated to preserving, nurturing and promoting the talents of artists and artisans in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

A venue that would give artists from all walks of life, especially children, a place where they could paint, draw and sculpt under the guidance of local and visiting artists.

The centre, or so it was envisioned, would organise art programmes and workshops throughout the Islands in close collaboration with schools and civic organisations.

In addition to the artistic and cultural significance, the Salt Cay Art and Cultural Centre was also envisioned as an attraction on the island for both foreign and domestic visitors. That was the plan.

At the time the proposal was announced in late 2018 I was very enthusiastic, and, it turns out, very naive when I stated, prematurely: “We are just awaiting clarification of some technical details, however, I really don’t see any insurmountable obstacles anymore.”

As far as the “technical details” were concerned, I wasn’t that far off the mark but then murmurs started circulating about certain “stakeholders” being unhappy that I had “asked Government for a historical building, for a commercial art gallery”. (I hadn’t).

Another stakeholder was quoted saying

that “they’ll get that building over my dead body”.

Oh dear, the drama of it all. “The mistake you made,” one official told me (unofficially), “is that you tried doing this project on Crown land and that’s a long, complicated, tedious and frustrating process. I suggest you go for private land.”

He was correct, however the dilemma I faced was that the historical Salt Shed just so happens to be located on Crown land, albeit a slither of it.

Then again, as the intention was to restore a historical building which, after years of dereliction and the hurricanes of 2017, had been left in a very poor state of repair, I had assumed (incorrectly as it turns out) that there’d be little or no opposition.

After all, the plan was to retain the building’s character by using (where feasible and available) like-for-like materials in the rebuild, thus preserving an important piece of Salt Cay’s history.

Yes, of course I could have battled on.

But to be honest this was supposed to be a joyful, creative community project and perhaps, sometimes, it’s best to walk away from something, especially when that something becomes a source of stress and frustration.

Picasso once said: “Everything you can imagine is real.” I had used that quote in my original press release about the art centre in 2018. I could see it, imagine it.

Visitors coming to Salt Cay, arriving at Deans Dock, seeing this magnificently restored historical building in the distance.

BY TITUS DE BOER

Titus was born in Hamburg and has lived in the Turks and Caicos Islands since 1989.

He works as a general business consultant and has been based in Salt Cay since 2016.

And as they come closer they see the art on display, chat with local artists, have a coffee and enjoy local culture at its best.

L’art pour l’art. Art for art’s sake.

Meanwhile, the main European sponsor/ donor has moved on and decided to award the €2 million ($2.2 million) originally intended for the art centre to a similar project on one of the French islands.

When I asked him how long it had taken to get the okay in that jurisdiction: “Six months, start to finish,” was his enthusiastic reply.

“In order to qualify, the project must be able to generate at least three jobs there.

That’s basically it, in a nutshell.”

One of these days I’ll try and imagine that for the TCI. And yes, I can hear you say, “dream on”. I will.

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Power chief speaks about renewables at global forum THE BOSS of power provider FortisTCI talked about his moves towards integrating more renewable energy in the territory at a global forum in Puerto Rico.

President and CEO Eddinton Powell was a guest speaker and panellist at the Clinton Global Initiative Action Network on Wednesday (February 19).

During the event, he had a one on one talk with Pegasus Capital Advisors chief strategy officer David Crane, a company press release explained.

He highlighted FortisTCI’s focus on renewable energy and how the Caribbean is working to make a transition to more sustainable and

green energy options.

Powell was also part of a guest panel which discussed the topic, ‘Leading the energy transition: Small business growth, innovation and entrepreneurship’.

It included representatives from various roles within the sector who shared their experience being at the forefront of the change towards more renewables.

The group explained the importance of building strong cross-sectional partnerships with policymakers, investors and innovative companies to create clean energy ecosystems.

Powell, who is chairman of the

FortisTCI president and CEO Eddinton Powell speaking as part of a guest panel

Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation, spoke about the relationships FortisTCI has created through its Utility Owned Renewable Energy Programme.

“FortisTCI is embracing the integration of feasible renewable energy solutions,” he said, “and aims to meet or possibly exceed targets as outlined in the country’s Resilient

National Energy Transition Strategy.

“The goal of 33 percent renewable energy generation by 2040 not only increases resilience and sustainability profiles, but will also reduce environmental impact and can offer cost saving to our customers if done right.”

The Clinton Foundation initially launched the Clinton Global

Initiative Action Network on postdisaster recovery following the devastating 2017 hurricanes Irma and Maria.

The goal of the network is to bring industry leaders together to develop long-term solutions that will create a more resilient and sustainable energy sector throughout the Caribbean region.

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exposed to toxic chemicals or other hazardous materials when they were used for their intended purpose - shipping.

While I am aware of the costs to construct a traditional home, we need to be guided by governance and laws.

As far as I am aware, these makeshift container homes do not fall within the guidelines of our planning ordinance and building codes.

In addition, these container homes depreciate the value of surrounding properties and are becoming an eyesore.

Lastly, we must be mindful that the tourism industry is our main economic driver and we market our islands under the motto ‘beautiful by nature’, however, in order to maintain this motto, we need to preserve the beauty of our country by prohibiting the continued use of these makeshift container homes.

Persons continue to import used vehicles and machinery, furniture, clothing, tyres and other items which only end up at the Government’s dumpsite as most of these items no longer have a useful life by the time they are imported into our

country.

The accumulation of all of this trash poses significant threat to the environment and livelihoods of local communities.

If our laws do not speak to this already, the laws need to be amended to stipulate criteria and regulations as it pertains to the importation of used items, including factors such as the types of used items that can be imported, the age of items imported, the value of the used items and the frequency and quantity of used items an individual or business can import on an annual basis.

As it pertains to businesses, they should not be allowed to profit solely from used products.

However, the exception should be vehicles and machinery used in operation and for resale, bearing in mind the age restriction.

For our long-term survival, our Government along with all residents of our country need to work together on solutions to counteract these issues in order to guarantee a sustainable future.

Sincerely, Charles C Palmer

The monthly parades reinforce standards, instil discipline and provide a sense of pride

Police reboot divisional parades GROUP inspections of police uniforms and drills are to become a common occurrence after the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force reintroduced divisional parades.

The monthly parades reinforce standards, instil discipline and provide a sense of pride, according to Assistant Superintendent Dwight Gardiner.

On February 13 at 7am, the force held its first Divisional (B) Parade for 2020 at the Ethel Ingham Centre.

About 80 police officers, including assistant superintendents, turned out for the parade which included a

formal inspection of uniforms along with drills.

It all took place under the command of newly appointed Divisional B Commander, Gardiner.

In a police press release on February 14, he said: “This was something we have done in the past and are happy to reintroduce this year. There are tremendous benefits to these monthly parades.

“Inspections and drills are fundamental to policing and even though these elements may seem customary, it is important to master drills and the process that goes into getting a uniform ready for

inspection.”

He added: “Overall, we want to reinforce standards and instil discipline and a sense of pride while building camaraderie through friendly competition.”

Constable Tashauna Wilson, Sergeant Winyfer Rodriguez and Constable Philippe Jean were recognised for ‘Best turn out on parade’.

The award for ‘Officer of the month - Division B’ was presented to Constable Tina Barnett. Sergeant Felix Brown was also presented with a plaque for 30 years of service within force. He retires in March.

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THE WRITING NOOK  Creatively accessing your words through knowledge, vision and wisdom

GARDENING 

BY TATIANA HANDFIELD

Tatiana Handfield is a trained English language and literature high school teacher, an author and a poet who enjoys teaching and nurturing young people to embrace and enhance their creative abilities.

Handfield has penned two book series and a magazine: Merilla City (a children’s adventure story), the TCI Word Search Puzzle Book and the Let’s Create TCI Youth Magazine.

She was recently shortlisted for the London Book Fair Trailblazers Award 2020.

As the owner and creative director of local independent publishers Cyril and Dorsie Publishing, she hopes to gather and share the stories of the TCI with the world.

Nurturing creativity in children CHILDREN are the most creative people in the world.

It is interesting how this creativity is innate (comes naturally from within) and as children develop it requires extra teaching or training to keep it active.

Here are seven unique ways to continue fostering creativity in children: ENCOURAGE INTUITION AND SPONTANEITY When you encourage your child to rely on their intuition and spontaneity, their creativity can grow.

Not everything has to be planned.

Encourage your child to act on their creative thoughts and actions spontaneously.

INSPIRE SELF-RELIANCE Teach children to rely on themselves and to be confident about their ideas.

Don’t let others influence their decision making.

Encourage children to stand up for what they think, feel and believe.

REMOVE THE PRESSURE OF PERFORMING Your child’s creativity isn’t about performing for parents, teachers or friends. It isn’t about who came in first or last, who is better or worse.

A child should be free in their creative thinking. By removing pressure to perform, you allow creativity to flow in every direction.

Your child shouldn’t feel the need to always excel; they should feel at ease to express, create and imagine.

EXPERIMENT Experiment with your child to see where and how they express their creativity.

Are they constantly doodling on scraps of paper? Are they always dancing around the house? Do they dress up in your clothes? Are they

Yellow elder has bright yellow flowers and dense, lushly green foliage

always putting on plays?

See what activities foster your child’s creativity and then build off of them. Introduce them to other outlets and see how they takes to them.

OFFER CREATIVE ADVENTURES It’s up to you, the parent, to make creative adventures happen. Be sure to offer many opportunities for imaginative adventures and fun, family activities that allow your child to daydream, create and explore.

BUILD CONFIDENCE Building confidence is not only important for instilling creativity in your child, it is important for all aspects of their life.

Be aware of your child’s talents and interests, and always encourage them in everything they do. Provide your child with unlimited support while being their biggest fan.

ENCOURAGE SELFEXPRESSION Encourage your child to express themselves. This can be done through the arts, clothing, storytelling and imaginative play.

Be sure to encourage and support your child when they show interest in something that expresses their thoughts, feelings or personality.

Source: www.familyeducation. com

Yellow elder

YELLOW elder grows as a densely branched shrub or small tree. It has bright green opposite leaves which are pinnately compound.

Common yellow elder (Tecoma stans var. stans) is from Central and South American and can grow up to 25 foot. In the TCI, it will be around 12 to 15 foot.

It has bright yellow flowers and dense, lushly green foliage that is evergreen. Common names include yellow trumpet bush, yellow bells, yellow elder and ginger-Thomas.

Tecoma stans comes from desert shrub lands and dry forests in the region of Texas and Arizona southward to Argentina.

It has become established in many parts of the Pacific and is naturalising in the Turks and Caicos Islands. In some places, it invades dry disturbed sites.

Yellow elder will grow on a wide variety of soils, including sand and lime rock. The plants can be cut to the ground for rejuvenation in the early spring or carefully sheared during the growing season to control shape and size and promote new flushes of flowers.

The flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

The yellow elder needs full

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sun and likes well drained soil. Potted plants should be given minimal water when not in active growth.

Fresh seeds germinate readily in sandy soil in the spring. Cuttings root easily under mist in the summer.

Choose vigorous young semiwoody branch tips and not old woody stems or fresh green shoots.

Yellow elder may have a rather awkward shape so it is best set among more consistent shrubs where it can contribute colour to a border or screen.

The yellow blooms are spectacular behind blue agave or a lower hedge of bougainvillea.

Since this species drops its abundant blossoms before they wither, it can advantageously be placed where the fallen blossoms will form a pool of gold on the ground.

Yellow elder has been used for a variety of purposes in herbal medicine.

Its primary applications have been in treating diabetes and digestive problems.

Extracts from Tecoma stans leaves have been found to inhibit the growth of the yeast infection, Candida albicans.

Yellow elder also contains several compounds noted for their catnip-like effects on felines.

Yellow elder is just beginning to get the horticultural recognition it deserves. This is an easy to grow and gloriously floriferous plant that has great potential in the nursery industry.

It is the official flower of the US Virgin Islands where its cheerful yellow blossoms have long been appreciated for their contribution to tropical colour.

In the TCI, it seems only moderately invasive, but readily establishes naturalised colonies on some parts of the islands.

Notice that it has become a serious problem in French Polynesia, where it forms dense stands that inhibit regeneration of other plant species.

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Blue Hills plan to turn community into a ‘smart city’ High tech community will cater for hover cars, says minister

BY OLIVIA ROSE A “FUTURISTIC” long term development plan aimed at transforming Blue Hills into a modern ‘smart city’ will be created soon despite some setbacks.

That is according to Hon. Goldray Ewing, Minister of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation.

The minster’s Blue Hills Masterplan will include a redesign, repositioning and rezoning of the heavily populated community, he said.

It will map out the development of a technologically advanced city with its own train system and magnetised roadways for hover cars.

Ewing, who first touted the plan some two years ago, explained during an interview on Radio Turks and Caicos on February 10 that it has encountered some snags.

“I’m disappointed that it moved so slow, but that’s life. I was pushing this from the time I was in the Opposition.

“I did not expect this much pushback but we’re here and we’re about to launch it. It was out for tender; the tender is closed and someone should have won the tender.

“I hope it’s someone who is knowledgeable of our area so that they can also put their input in.”

He explained that he will be

having town hall meetings with the Blue Hills constituents to “get their feedback on everything that has been put forward”.

Ewing said that residents “must and should” attend the meetings to explain what they want to see.

TCI’S FIRST ‘SMART CITY’ Ewing’s ambitious plan will serve as a pilot project for the infrastructural enhancement of other communities across the Islands, he said.

“Basically the entire overarching concept of the Blue Hills Masterplan is futuristic.”

He said a main focus of the plan will be the public transportation system which is wrapped around a train system in and out of that settlement.

“So we don’t really need the bus system - that’s old school. We need to get to the point where technology is at the forefront of everything we do, not only technology but efficiency.

“Being efficient in what you do and cost effective is basically what we will be looking at and implementing the ‘smart city’ programmes and processes that we want to incorporate in the Blue Hills Masterplan.

“That is well on its way. I must say I’m not happy with the progress but it’s happening it’s moving.

“I am one who would celebrate

Department officials test systems as part of regional exercise

Minister of Home Affairs and Transportation Hon.Goldray Ewing

when that comes to conclusion and we have a document in our hands to say how we want that area to develop, where we want certain things to be built, how high we want those things to be built, how far the setback is from the shoreline.”

The all-encompassing plan will outline future roads, housing and commercial development in the community.

Ewing said the plan will specify: “Where roads are going to go, where drainage is going to go, where commercial land is going to be, where commercial residential land is going to be.

“In terms of vehicles and transportation, what type of vehicles could come into that area.”

He stressed that it is a long-term plan of 18 to 20 years that will see the area develop into a “modern

smart city”.

In keeping with the smart city vision, Ewing explained that technologically advanced roadways will be constructed.

“We’re looking basically at all roadways having magnetic strips in them so that if you buy a hover car you can use that hover car in that area but the hover car would be difficult to use outside of that area because the roadways are not prepared to handle that type of traffic.

“But obviously, people might be saying, ‘wow you’re talking about hover cars’ but these things don’t touch the road and it is less wear and tear on the road system.

“Like I said were moving into the modern age, we have to be forward looking.

“The world in itself is changing around us every day and for us to be

attractive to new development, new investors we have to change with it.

“If we have regulations and laws in place already to entertain that kind of development and that type of activity then we will be looked at as a favourite place to spend real, good money.”

The home affairs minister said that although the Blue Hills Masterplan could be viewed as overly ambitious to some, the TCI is capable of accomplishing this feat.

He said: “The concept for the Blue Hills area is one that is out of a book almost like a fairy-tale, but its real because technology has come of age where we don’t have to fantasise anymore. It’s reality.

“And once you have a plan and you can execute that plan, things become so much easier.

“If investors know they can do this and do that in this area without challenges, without these appeals coming, then it makes it easier for them to make up their mind where they want to invest their money.

He stressed that he has not forgotten Turks and Caicos Islanders or Blue Hills residents in his plan.

“We want to organise the Blue Hills area whereby you can have a metropolitan area and the same time an urban city.

“Restaurants might be all over the place, hotels might be all over the place, but we need medical service, fire service, banking and financial service.

“All of them have to be on their own stretch of avenue so it’ll make it easier for people to do business in that area.”

DDME staff conduct emergency communications test in Providenciales.

TCI joins region in testing emergency communications THE DEPARTMENT of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) has tested the territory’s emergency communication systems as part of a regional exercise.

The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) conducted its annual ‘Exercise region rap’ with participating states and partners on Tuesday (February 18).

The exercise focused on establishing communications with participants via email, landline,

satellite phone, broadband global area network, HF-VHF radio, WhatsApp chat, Google document, social media and Zoom meeting link.

These are the forms of communications used during the operations of the Regional Coordination Centre, a statement read.

The Canadian government-funded exercise is aimed at confirming connectivity among partners via the various available mediums.

This includes connectivity

between the CDEMA sub-regional focal points, their sub-regional states and the wider system.

According to a statement from CDEMA, the exercise was dubbed a success with 14 participating states including the TCI and 16 regional and international partners taking part.

Caricom institutions and UN agencies also participated in the exercise.

The statement said: “In an effort to integrate youth participation

and promote their involvement in comprehensive disaster management, the exercise was executed with the support of student volunteers from the Queens College in Barbados.”

The regional telecommunications exercise conducted annually by the CDEMA Coordinating Unit and is designed to provide a platform for advancing telecommunications arrangements.

CDEMA executive director Ronald Jackson said: “Annually, CDEMA

undertakes a series of exercises aimed at sharpening our response and coordination capabilities.

“The success of today’s exercise is a testament to the joint efforts with our partners in ensuring emergency telecommunications capabilities are tested across the CDEMA system.

“Today’s exercise demonstrates our commitment to strengthening emergency telecommunications systems at both national and regional levels.”

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Bermuda removed from EU tax grey list, Cayman added to blacklist BERMUDA has been removed from the European Union’s “grey list” on tax matters and added to the “white list” of co-operative jurisdictions.

EU finance ministers made the decision this week, while at the same time adding the island’s offshore rival the Cayman Islands to its blacklist of countries deemed to be non-cooperative on tax matters.

Panama, the Seychelles and Palau were also added to the blacklist.

Turkey was given more time to avoid being listed, an EU document stated.

Bermuda was on Annex II of the list, also referred to as the grey list, which covers jurisdictions with pending commitments, and which were given deadline extensions to pass the necessary reforms to deliver on their commitments.

Bermuda and 15 other jurisdictions joined the white list, after they “managed to implement all the necessary reforms to comply with EU tax good governance principles ahead of the agreed deadline and are therefore removed from Annex II”, the European Council’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council said.

In Bermuda’s case, Ecofin was satisfied that the island had delivered on its last remaining economic substance commitment, dealing with EU concerns over collective

investment vehicles.

David Burt, the Premier, said: “The recognition of Bermuda as cooperative is welcome validation of the global blue-chip status to which we operate, described by some as the Bermuda Standard.

“This is a positive follow-on to the very strong ratings that Bermuda attained in the recent assessment of our regime to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing, which, based on all such assessments done globally to date, placed Bermuda as No 1 for overall technical compliance and No 7 in effectiveness.

“The Ecofin decision completes a journey for our island, placing us in pole position to maintain our global competitiveness as a service and finance centre, including in fintech, for our world-class client base and other stakeholders.”

The other 15 to be delisted were Antigua & Barbuda, Armenia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cabo Verde, Cook Islands, Curaçao, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Nauru, Niue, Saint Kitts & Nevis and Vietnam.

Cayman was added to the blacklist because it “does not have appropriate measures in place relating to economic substance in

EU finance ministers made the decision this week, while at the same time adding the island’s offshore rival the Cayman Islands to its blacklist of countries deemed to be non-cooperative on tax matters.

the area of collective investment vehicles”, Ecofin said.

Alden McLaughlin, the Premier of the Cayman Islands, said the EU decision was “deeply disappointing”, because it did not consider changes on funds rules already passed. But he conceded the overhaul was enacted a few days after an EU deadline had lapsed.

Cayman, one of the world’s largest hedge-fund centres, had agreed last year to address EU concerns over the economic substance of collective investment vehicles before the end of 2019. However, the necessary amendments to legislation were not passed until the end of last month.

Mr McLaughlin added: “It

appears that the listing stems from Cayman’s legislation not being in force by February 4, which was the date of the EU’s Code of Conduct Group meeting to advise the EU finance ministers, prior to the finance ministers’ decision regarding the listing today.”

Bermuda had a two-month spell on the blacklist last year, after a mistake in its economic substance regulations was corrected too late to meet an EU deadline.

Curtis Dickinson, the finance minister, said: “Today’s announcement reflects the tremendous team effort between the Ministry of Finance, the Registrar of Companies, the Bermuda Monetary Authority, the Attorney-General’s Chambers, and industry stakeholders.

I would like to thank all stakeholders for their co-operation and support.

“We delivered on our commitment to implement all the necessary reforms to comply with EU tax good governance principles ahead of the agreed deadline, addressing all of the EU’s concerns.

“Today’s announcement is a testament to the hard work that goes into maintaining Bermuda’s status as a co-operative jurisdiction and a global leader in international tax transparency.”

Six thousand volunteers to help rebuild Abaco OVER the next two years over 6,000 volunteers will use their own work holidays to help Abaco residents rebuild and recover from Hurricane Dorian.

This is according to Jess Thompson, a member of the All Hands and Hearts (AHAH) Bahamas Dart Team. He also credits local companies like Bahamas Waste for making it happen.

Mr Thompson, a 29-year visitor to the Abacos, was one of the first of the NGO’s volunteers on the ground after the storm, as he had knowledge of the area.

“I sold my business two years ago and my wife and I joined All Hands and Hearts in the Florida Keys after Hurricane Irma. It was a logical decision to add me to the assessment (DART) team, I knew AHAH and I knew the Abacos well,” he said.

“AHAH focuses on delivering a smart response to those suffering from disasters both domestically and internationally. The Dart Team was tasked with finding a basecamp and preparing for incoming volunteers with safe housing, water supply, kitchen area, and sanitary needs.”

Mr Thompson and his team were given St Francis Catholic School as their base, located in Marsh Harbour.

Once the location was realised, he knew he needed latrine and large

Over the next two years, All Hands and Hearts will see as many as 6,000 volunteers pass through their base of operations in Abaco.

water storage. A veteran of the waste industry, Mr Thompson reached out to Francisco de Cardenas, managing director of Bahamas Waste – a name in the waste industry, but one he had never met.

“I just called him from Abaco, and explained I was there and what I needed,” said Mr Thompson. “I was

expecting directions on where to get stuff, what Franny said was ‘What do you need?”

According to Mr Thompson, later that day the first Porta-Potty was delivered, by the end of the week this became three and now they are at eight units. Bahamas Waste also donated four 250 gallon totes, all

arriving within days.

“It takes people like Franny to step up, despite us not knowing each other, and to help us solve what was one of the new base’s largest concerns,” Mr Thompson added.

Mr Thompson estimates that Bahamas Waste has donated in-kind over $15,000 of free services and

equipment to All Hands and Hearts, allowing the team to cater to the 60 volunteers who resided there.

“AHAH provides three meals a day, freshly cleaned t-shirts for workers houses them and provides shower and bathroom facilities.

This donation has been priceless to help us keep going and assisting the community,” he said.

Now five months later, Bahamas Waste is still providing the necessary sanitation equipment and water storage for the base camp which has relocated to a permanent location adjacent to Every Child Counts (ECC), a school for challenged Abaconian children. The AHAH is totally rebuilding the ECC campus and working on five other schools on Great Abaco. The basecamp is now 90 volunteers strong and their website still has over 6,000 volunteers from across America signed up to help for free until 2021.

Mr Thompson and his wife Sharon are just back home from a second volunteer stint to help AHAH efforts, he remains amazed by these dedicated volunteers who get no pay just the reward of giving back. “I made it a point to stop in Nassau to thank Franny and the Bahamas Waste team on our most recent trip – it was like meeting family – and we couldn’t thank them enough.” (Tribune242)

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The haze intrusion is due to the progression of a thick concentration of Saharan dust haze located in the central Atlantic.

Last Tuesday, 17 “hardened criminals” who served time in prison for a slew of crimes ranging from murder to rape were sent back to Jamaica, some with only their shirts on their back.

Saharan dust sweeps Jamaican deportees from UK in danger over Caribbean of losing their minds, says returnee SEVERAL Caribbean countries have warned their nationals to take health precautions as a large plume of Saharan dust has made its way across the Atlantic Ocean to the region.

The Meteorological Department of St Maarten warns that higher concentrations of the Saharan dust plume is expected to pass through the country on February 20.

It says according to Dust Prediction Models hazy skies can be expected during the next several days with varying concentrations.

Persons in St Maarten with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses have been advised to take the necessary precautions.

Meanwhile, St Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Service issued a 72-hour weather outlook indicating that haze intrusion is

forecast to thicken across the country from February 19, with improvement likely around February 21.

It notes the haze intrusion is due to the progression of a thick concentration of Saharan dust haze located in the central Atlantic.

The Ministry of Wellness, Health and the Environment has advised its population that particles contained within the Saharan dust haze could cause the following health effects: a dry cough, sore throat, itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose.

SVG’s Health Ministry notes that the health impact of the Saharan dust haze will differ due to the sensitivity of individuals and the amount of exposure.

High concentrations of the Saharan dust may worsen illness in persons with respiratory diseases such as asthma and persons with preexisting heart disease.

AS questions continue to swirl around last Tuesday’s removal of Jamaicans from the United Kingdom (UK), a proclaimed “self-deportee” has warned that returning expats “who find themselves in a strange country” may be jolted by a culture shock.

Selvin Ferril, who had been on probation for a crime he insists he did not commit in the United States where, according to him, he was falsely accused and arrested, said he was concerned that deportees may end up losing their minds.

“I am particularly worried about the ones who were charged, served time, and now deported for crimes they did not commit that. They could be in danger in terms of their mental state,” Ferril told The Gleaner.

“I must also say that even though

things and life itself are very hard and difficult in Jamaica, one can survive if wise and without getting into illegal activities,” he said.

Last Tuesday, 17 so-called “hardened criminals” who served time in prison for a slew of crimes ranging from murder to rape were sent back to Jamaica, some with only their shirts on their back.

And while a few had relatives and some friends waiting on them outside the Harman Barracks processing centre in Kingston, many spent their first night back at drop-in centres but will be seeking more permanent housing arrangements with little assistance from the Government.

Ferril said he can attest to the fact that even a deportee can have a good life in Jamaica, if willing to adjust

thinking and try to remain on the right side of the law.

“My personal advice to all these deportees, guilty or not, are to stay clean. If you did wrong in the past, abandon your old criminal ways and seek the Lord.

“Don’t go looking for a job, as not many Jamaican business owners will want to employ you, thus seek to get into a business of your own selling whatever you can, especially to retail locations instead of on the street corner. I am doing it and so can you,” stated Ferril.

He further advised the involuntarily returning immigrants to prepare to be disappointed, as persons on whom they could once lean on for assistance may suddenly turn their backs on them.

Hurricane Dorian: 400k funds lawsuit filed GINA Knowles, a co-founder of the HeadKnowles Foundation, has sued her former partner Lia Head-Rigby and her husband, accusing them of using GoFundMe funds for personal use while violating a mandate to send all the donations to The Bahamas.

The lawsuit, filed in Florida on Monday, claims Mrs Head-Rigby went from being on the brink of poverty to living like the “rich and famous” at the expense of the Hurricane Dorian victims she vowed to help.

At dispute is more than $400,000.

The plaintiff, HeadKnowles, wants a judgement declaring its organisation the rightful and beneficial owner of the GoFundMe (GFM) funds raised as well as other relief determined to be just or necessary.

Mrs Head-Rigby allegedly “perjured herself” by using invalid Bahamian documents to start the

GoFundMe campaign on September 5, 2019. The lawsuit says the documents, a memorandum of association for the HeadKnowles Foundation, were dated March 20, 2018 and were never approved by the Bahamian government. “Head knew (this) and intentionally misrepresented their validity to GFM in order to begin the campaign,” it claims.

While the agreement she signed required she transfer funds raised to HeadKnowles in the Bahamas, the lawsuit alleges: “Head did not transfer all of the funds to the plaintiff as she attested that she would. She perjured herself. Head converted funds and used them for her own purposes in violation of the attestation. Head’s scheme after Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas was to use the good name of the plaintiff and the empathy that would be evoked for the people for

The Bahamas, in order to raise funds through GFM and ultimately help herself to those funds that she stated were intended to go to Bahamian victims.”

The GFM campaign raised about $1.5 million before it was closed. The funds were transferred from GFM to a personal Bank of America (BoA) account accessed by the women.

At first, in accordance with the GFM agreement, Mrs Head-Rigby transferred $ 737,070 from the BoA account to a Royal Bank of Canada account in The Bahamas which both women could access, according to the lawsuit. That account, HEADKNOWLES Limited, was initially used in 2015 to accumulate funds raised for Hurricane Joaquin victims simultaneously with the establishment of a not-for profit corporation, HK Limited Company.

Although that not-for profit organisation became invalid in 2016

Gina Knowles (left) and Lia Head-Rigby pictured in 2018.

because annual filings were not made to the government, the lawsuit says the RBC account continued to accumulate funds for disaster relief efforts.

After sending GFM money to the RBC account, Mrs Head-

Rigby allegedly began making “inappropriate withdrawals” from that account and to avoid detection

by GFM or US bank authorities, she allegedly withdrew money from the RBC account rather than the BoA account, the lawsuit alleges.

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Tony Blair: Labour leadership hopefuls must offer radical change TONY Blair has questioned whether the contenders for the Labour leadership offer the “fundamental” change the party needs to get back into power.

The former Labour PM said the party was facing a “make-or-break moment” after losing four general elections in a row and required “head-to-toe renewal”.

Rebecca Long-Bailey, Lisa Nandy and Sir Keir Starmer are competing to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader.

Party members start voting next week, with a winner announced on 4 April.

Speaking in London, Mr Blair - prime minister from 1997 to 2007 - said Labour’s manifesto for December’s general election had been unpopular and many voters had judged it to be “incredible”.

He called the party’s Brexit policy ahead of the election “bizarre”, but added that it should not change position and immediately campaign for the UK to rejoin the EU. “You’ve got to give [Brexit] a chance to be done,” he added.

At the King’s College London event marking the 120th anniversary of the founding of Labour, Mr Blair acknowledged that his advice was not “particularly welcome to today’s party”.

He said he would not be endorsing any of the leadership candidates, as he did not want to “damage anyone by supporting them”.

But he said: “When you really

Priti Patel served as international development secretary under former PM Theresa May, before resigning in November 2017.

Home Secretary Patel ‘tried to move top civil servant’ The former Labour PM said the party was facing a “make-or-break moment” after losing four general elections in a row and required “head-to-toe renewal”.

look objectively at our position, fundamental reconstruction is what you need.

“Now, I don’t think you can tell whether any of the leadership people, or the people likely to win, are going to do that or not right now.”

In his London speech, Mr Blair argued that Labour would have performed better at the election with a “more moderate” leader, but required more far-reaching change in the long run.

He added that the party should “redefine what radical means” in the context of technological changes and needed to build a “whole new progressive alliance”.

Meanwhile, Ms Nandy has said the party must be “honest” about the failings of New Labour if it is to persuade voters to acknowledge the party’s past achievements.

Speaking on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, she said Mr Blair’s time in office had been “game-changing”.

She added: “But to earn the right for a hearing with the public about the things we got right, we’ve also got to be honest about the things we got wrong.”

Ms Nandy has previously argued that under Mr Blair, who led Labour from 1994 to 2007, the party “tacitly accepted that four decades of economic conservatism was a bigger priority than people”.

HOME Secretary Priti Patel has tried to move the most senior civil servant in her department, it is understood.

Responding to a report in the Times, a well-placed source told the BBC there had been a “genuine disagreement” between Ms Patel and Sir Philip Rutnam.

But they denied claims that she “bullied and belittled” officials.

The Home Office said “no formal complaints” had been made about Ms Patel, who has been home secretary since Boris Johnson became PM. A source told BBC home affairs correspondent Danny Shaw that Downing Street had been asked to intervene to move Sir Philip, who has been the Home Office’s permanent secretary since April 2017.

They added that there had been no animosity or “blazing rows” between Ms Patel and Sir Philip but they were simply “not the right fit”.

Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi told LBC radio that Ms Patel, MP for Witham in Essex, was “utterly professional” and “works day and night”.

Asked whether the home secretary was a bully, Mr Zahawi said: “No, I don’t think she is at all.

“I’ve worked with Priti in the past on several campaigns. I’ve known her literally for 25 years. She is a brilliant, collegiate team player.”

A Home Office spokesperson said: “We have not received any formal complaints and we take the welfare of our staff extremely seriously.”

Sir Philip began his current role at the Home Office after having served as permanent secretary at the Department for Transport for five years.

The former Treasury official has also served in the Business department and at media regulator Ofcom.

Coronavirus : South Korean sect identified as hotbed A RELIGIOUS group in South Korea has been identified as a coronavirus hotbed, officials say, amid a sharp rise in confirmed cases in the country.

The infections among members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Shincheonji) are linked to one woman.

The sect in the city of Daegu accounts for 30 of 53 new cases, with officials warning of an unprecedented crisis.

South Korea also confirmed its first death from the virus, named Covid-19.

The coronavirus, which originated in China’s Hubei province, causes pneumonia-like symptoms.

China has now seen 2,118 deaths and recorded nearly 75,000 infections.

On Thursday, Japan said two of its passengers who contracted the coronavirus on board quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess had

Workers has been disinfecting the area around the Daegu branch of the religious group.

died. The man and the woman were in their 80s.

South Korean health officials believe that the infections are linked to a 61-year-old woman who tested positive for the virus earlier this week.

The Korean Centre for Disease

Control says the woman - who has not been identified - had contact with 166 people, who were asked to selfquarantine.

At least 30 of the new Covid-19 infections were on Thursday recorded among sect members in Daegu, a city of about 2.5 million

people in the south-east.

The Shincheonji, which has been accused of being a cult, said it had now shut down its Daegu branch and that services in other regions would be held online or individually at home.

The mayor of the city has described the event as an “unprecedented crisis” and urged people in the city to stay indoors. Commanders on a nearby US military base also imposed access restrictions, news agency AFP reported.

Meanwhile, the authorities revealed that a man died on Wednesday from pneumonia believed to have been caused by the coronavirus.

The 63-year-old man - who has not been publicly named - died in hospital in the south-eastern city of Cheongdo.

He was among 15 people at the hospital who had earlier tested positive for the virus.

The victim had been bedridden for

more than 20 years at the hospital, Yonhap news agency reports.

The ocean liner was carrying 3,700 people in total and passengers who tested negative for the virus began leaving the ship on Wednesday after a 14-day quarantine.

Hundreds have now disembarked from the cruise liner docked in Yokohama. Others are set to leave over the next two days.

More than 150 Australian passengers have already arrived in Darwin, where they will begin two weeks of quarantine.

The first batch of people from Hong Kong have also flown back to the city, where they will similarly be quarantined.

UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said Britons stranded on the ship would be able to board an evacuation flight home on Friday, as long as they were not showing symptoms of the virus.

Indonesia is also set to repatriate its citizens.

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The woman was stuck in an area without mobile phone reception so could not call for help.

Storm Dennis: Woman rescued from roof of submerged car A MAN has told how he waded into ­floodwater because of Storm Dennis to rescue a woman who had been trapped on the roof of her submerged car for 12 hours.

Mark Smith, 51, was alerted to her plight by Geoff Handley, who was walking his dog near St Briavels in the Forest of Dean.

The woman, who has not been named, was slipping in and out of consciousness.

Mr Smith and Mr Handley took it in turns to keep her warm until the emergency services arrived.

Mr Smith, from Coleford, Gloucestershire, told Victoria

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Derbyshire: “I could hear someone shouting for help. She was half in the car and half in the water.

“I just pulled her up and cuddled her to keep warm; it seemed like forever and a day.

“It was a bit worrying, really, I tried to hold her on the car but we kept slipping as the car was totally underwater.”

Mr Smith said the 61-year-old woman had climbed on to the roof of her car after driving into the flooded area and getting stuck with no phone signal.

“I thought she was going to die, make no doubt about that,” said Mr Handley. (BBC)

Flood water continues to surround areas such as Upton upon Severn in Worcestershire.

Almost 120 flood warnings remain in place across UK DELUGED communities in parts of the UK are facing more heavy rain as they struggle to cope in the wake of Storm Dennis.

A month’s worth of rain in 24 hours could also hit north Wales and north-west England, forecasters said, falling on ground that is already saturated.

Nearly 120 flood warnings remain in place across the country.

And there is also travel disruption after floods blocked a major rail route between England and Scotland.

The Environment Agency said

there was a “heightened flood risk” across the Midlands, with six severe warnings - meaning there is a danger to life - still in place near the Welsh border around the Rivers Lugg, Severn and Wye. There are also three yellow severe weather warnings in place across parts of north-west England and Wales as clean-up operations continue following flooding in the wake of Storm Dennis.

Rain fell heavily overnight into Thursday, with Met Office forecasters warning it was likely to

continue until about 15:00 GMT in parts of the UK. The West Coast Main Line was closed between Carlisle and Lancaster on Thursday morning following severe wet weather, affecting Avanti West Coast, Northern and TransPennine Express services.

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes due to floods, with the worst-affected areas including south Wales, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire.

Lawyer for WikiLeaks’ Assange says he was offered a US pardon for denying Russian hacking A LAWYER for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has said that a former US congressman offered him a pardon on behalf of US President Donald Trump, in exchange for denying Russian involvement in the Democratic National Committee email leak. The White House and the congressman have strongly denied Trump’s involvement in the matter.

Lawyer Edward Fitzgerald told a court on Wednesday that a witness statement application claimed that then-California representative Dana Rohrabacher went to visit Assange at the Ecuadorean Embassy in London on the instruction of the “President.”

According to the statement described by Fitzgerald, Rohrabacher’s mission was to offer Assange a US pardon, if he would “play ball” by saying the Russians had nothing to do with the leak -- an assertion Assange had previously made.

The comments were made at the Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London during a case management

hearing on the US’ request to have Assange extradited on charges under the Espionage Act. Judge Vanessa Baraitser said the application presented by Fitzgerald was admissible.

But in a statement released Wednesday, Rohrabacher said he had never spoken to Trump about Assange and that the visit was “my own fact finding mission.”

“When speaking with Julian Assange, I told him that if he could provide me information and evidence about who actually gave him the DNC emails, I would then call on President Trump to pardon him,” he said. “At no time did I offer a deal made by the President, nor did I say I was representing the President.”

White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham dismissed Fitzgerald’s claim as “a total lie.” “The President barely knows Dana Rohrabacher other than he’s an ex-congressman.

He’s never spoken to him on this subject or almost any subject. It

Assange, an Australian citizen, is currently detained at London’s high-security Belmarsh prison.

is a complete fabrication and a total lie. This is probably another never ending hoax and total lie from the DNC,” Grisham said in a statement to CNN on Wednesday.

Assange was arrested in April last

year at the Ecuadorian embassy on a US extradition warrant. He faces 18 charges in the US for his alleged role in encouraging, receiving and publishing national defense information. His extradition hearing

will begin next week.

Rohrabacher’s 2017 meeting with Assange was first reported by the Daily Caller. According to the report, the two met for three hours at the Ecuadorian Embassy. In 2018, Rohrabacher confirmed to CNN in an interview he had met with Assange and said he did not believe the Russians were behind the hack of the DNC. The former aide to Ronald Reagan, who served in the House for nearly three decades, said he tried to take Assange’s message directly to Trump but was denied a meeting

by White House chief of staff John Kelly.

A source familiar with the White House’s thinking said officials feared Trump would seize onto Rohrabacher’s cause to rebut allegations of campaign collusion with Russia, but doing so would put Trump at sharp odds with the rest of his government that has pinned the blame for election meddling squarely on the Kremlin.

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IMMEDIATE OPENING Spa Manager * REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as spa manager at luxury spa of similar size and status • Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Strong written and verbal skills with documented responsibility for promotions sales and marketing.

• Merchandising/visual skills; experience with retail products and apparel goods.

• Knowledge of current trends in luxury spa facilities and services • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Manage the day to day operations of the Fitness Center and Spa Facilities • Maximize profitability by increasing sales of products and services and by managing effectively • Ensure high quality of facility and services to meet international luxury and brand standards and earn global recognition and awards • Experience developing and implementing effective preventative maintenance programs • Demonstrated experience in development budgets and cost saving measures Starting salary $50,000 per annum not including service charge.

Landscaping Project Manager* REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing the landscaping department of a 5-star Luxury Caribbean Resort.

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Expert knowledge of Zone 9 Caribbean landscaping.

• Vast knowledge in horticulture, native plant species and chemical usage towards the prevention of plant disease and insect control.

• Must have extensive experience with Irrigation systems and landscape maintenance.

• Must be able to give direction and expertise in areas of basic landscaping, tool safety, chemical usage and operation of lawn equipment.

• Must be able and Willing to work all shifts and days DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Impeccable maintenance of grounds and landscaping.

• Assists in supervising and participating in grounds work.

• Ability to identify areas for improvement and keeps abreast of latest trends in regards to plants, irrigation, landscape maintenance and chemical applications.

• Ensuring proper utilization and maintenance of equipment.

• Managing overall cleanliness of work, storage and space areas. Starting salary $40,000.00 per annum

A/C Technician* REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an IT Technician • Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Must have experience working with Opera and Visual One, Mitel Phone System, Cisco CCTV System, Fiber Optic Music System (fiber optic),

Micros, Data Works and Premier Spa • Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to diagnose and resolve hardware and software problems for all systems, and document tracks and reports on deficiencies, progress and follow-up • Must read, speak and write English fluently • Must be able to work all days and shifts and be on call for emergency service request DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Installing/configuring computers/telephones and point of sales equipment and other systems equipment.

• Installing, maintaining and repairing wifi system equipment • Installing/maintaining/repairing CCTV System • Repairing/upgrading hardware and software.

• Troubleshooting printers/scanners/copiers.

• Maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies.

• Maintaining server room(s) and ensuring proper security for such.

• Completing system backups according to required schedule.

• Providing infrastructure support Starting at $8.00 per hour

Waiter/Waitress* DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Serve food and beverages to guests in a prompt manner and anticipate guest needs.

• Knowledge of food and beverages on the menu included mix drinks and be aware of any menu items which are not available.

• Prepare and arrange food or drinks that are attractive and appetizing to the guests.

Starting wages $6.25 per hour plus service charge.

Furniture Conservator - Restorer Manager* RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and/or implement operating procedures and standards for the restoration department.

• Team working, in order to work with a range of other professionals and Managers.

• Project management, including the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

• Organizational and creative problem-solving skills • Be able to work on a number of projects concurrently • Source materials for use in the conservation and restoration process.

• Observing and assessing the state of a piece of furniture to decide on the best way to restore or conserve it.

• Combining specialist knowledge of furniture with practical techniques in order to prolong and protect the survival of a piece of furniture.

REQUIREMENTS

• • • • •

Education: High school diploma Experience: Minimum of five years in position is required Experience in AutoCAD, 3D Studio, Sketch Up, Excel, Microsoft Office Conversant with computers High Knowledge of types of materials for furniture construction, refurbishment, fabrics, bonding agents • Good drawing skills, including perspective drawing and spatial awareness.

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IMMEDIATE OPENING • Starting salary $33,000.00-$37,000.00 per annum.

Laborer* DUTIES INCLUDE:

• General laborer duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

• Willingness to work varying schedules, split shifts, nights, weekends and holidays.

Salary $6.25 an hour not including service charge.

Mechanic Technician* The chosen candidate must have knowledge and experience in repair and maintenance including preventative maintenance to prevent down time on commercial laundry equipment including 250lb washer, flat ironer, folding machines, steam dryers, valet equipment, boilers, 150hp boiler feed tank, steam water heater and chemical injection system.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Maintain proper preventative maintenance to laundry equipment and boilers.

• Maintain proper inventory on designated parts to avoid down time.

• Maintain proper amount of chemical injection on boiler feed tank and proper conductivity at boilers.

• Preventative maintenance to steam traps and steam lines. Starting salary $7.00 -$9.00 per hour plus service charge

Financial Controller

Commensurate with Experience, Training & Education

International Procurement Manager* REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years’ experience in international purchasing in a luxury hospitality environment; while negotiating domestic and international contracts, increasing total quality of the goods, and fully organizing proper container shipments.

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience.

• Must be Computer literate, Microsoft Office, MXP, etc.

• Must have advanced knowledge of Food & Beverage quality standards, health compliances and specifications.

• Must have product knowledge of food, beverage and hotel consumable/ durable items.

• Knowledge of Marine Exchange Procurement is an advantage.

• Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• • • •

Maintain procurement management database.

Upgrade regularly Marine Exchange Procurement software.

Liaise with brokers and support customs clearances.

Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices • Monitor inventory control and spending in order to make recommendations and identify areas for possible savings.

• Conduct physical inventories of the storerooms and prepare requisitions for all departments to bring items up to par stock levels.

• Supervising and training of Purchasing and Warehouse employees.

Starting salary $40,000 not including service charge.

REQUIREMENTS:

• CPA or CA equivalent with at least 10 years’ experience as Financial Controller or Assistant Financial Controller.

• At least 5 years management/supervisory experience of 5+ accounting staff members at a property of similar size.

• Experience and in-depth proven understanding of Rental Pool Agreements, HOA (Strata) Management Agreements, by-laws.

• Internal and External proven audit experience.

• Understanding of full insurance policies, Property, General Liability, D&O Liability, BI • Complete understanding and proven experience +5 years of Executive Committee level functions.

• Advanced knowledge and skills in computer systems, most specifically, Excel, Oracle/Opera, Micros, Spa Booker, SAGE ERP, ADP, Timesaver, MXP. Experience in most of these software systems will be a basic requirement.

• Demonstrated understanding of interdepartmental relations and expectations in the luxury hotel market • Solid training proven in all areas of Accounting from A/P, A/R, General Ledger, Credit, Collections, Audit, Inventory control, Payroll, Budgeting, Costing, P&L preparation and analysis, etc • Duties Include: • Managing the day to day operations of the accounting department and overseeing all accounting, IT and Purchasing staff.

• Assisting executive management, ownership and related associations with the production of financial reports.

• Directing departments in the preparation and consolidation of financial budgets and projections • Prepare, present and provide interpretation of operational reports as they impact the business finances • Developing and maintaining chart of accounts • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany accounts • Budgeting • Maintain relations with banking and insurance institutions Salary $60,000 –

Spa Therapist/Technician* REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in massage therapy or equivalent.

• Prior experience in a 5-star luxury environment.

• Extensive knowledge of Eastern style massage, wraps, facials and other treatments.

• Proficiency in English.

• Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Providing spa treatments to resort guests and day spa guests.

• In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be “required to perform a combination of support functions Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge, commission

Kitchen/ Laundry Mechanic * REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience of experience.

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience.

• Knowledge and experience in repair and maintenance including preventative maintenance of property systems and equipment.

• To be an independent kitchen laundry mechanic, able to analyze problems, to read technical data sheets and diagrams for mechanical and electrical equipment and to formulate plans to get work done quickly, including procurement of materials, parts, etc., and necessary scheduling arrangements with a high degree of quality.

• Ability to speak effectively with customers and associates read and write and interpret documents and technical wiring diagram information sheets

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IMMEDIATE OPENING as well as safety rules (lockout tag out), safety awareness information (MSDS) operating and maintenance and instructions manuals.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Maintain proper preventative maintenance to laundry equipment and boilers.

• Maintain proper amount of chemical injection on boiler feed tank and proper conductivity at boilers.

• Preventative maintenance to steam traps and steam lines Starting salary $7.00 per hour not including service charge.

Executive Housekeeper* REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have minimum 10-12 years’ experience as an executive housekeeper in branded luxury hotel/resort • Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Must have knowledge of Opera (Fidelio) hotel operating system • Must have knowledge of laundry operations • Must have experience managing large • Department (50 or more employees) • Ability to train coach and counsel staff • Ability to determine appropriate staffing levels based on anticipated business, and create staffing schedules which optimize the balance between desired profitability, and guest demands • Thorough understanding of the elements and components of luxury services, set-ups and supplies • Must have financial knowledge and ability Analyze P & L statements, develop operating • budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure • Good communication and relationship building skills to interact effectively with managers and Unit owners.

• Must be able and willing to work all • shifts and days DUTIES INCLUDE:

• • • • • •

Develops and implements business strategies for the housekeeping department Develops annual operating and capital expenditures budget for department Directing the operation of the housekeeping department including guest rooms and public space areas and overseeing management staff • Oversees inventory, purchasing, disbursement, cost control for all linens, cleaning supplies and guest room supplies • Adheres to brand marketing, sales and quality standards • Coordinates room availability with the Front Office Manager and room maintenance with Director of Engineering Starting salary $40,000-$60,000 per annum not including service charge.

Sous Chef* REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 6 years cooking experience in a luxury hotel environment.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef in a luxury hotel

environment.

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Must have strong knowledge of kitchen inventory and ordering process, staffing, expediting and ability to supervise the staff and kitchen operations under the direction of the Executive Chef • Excellent culinary technique and ability to work the line during all meal periods • Exceptional customer service orientation, complying with company service culture • Must be willing and able to work all days and shifts • Management skills DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Recruit and select qualified candidates, provide training and communication performance expectations • Coordinate the inventory, purchasing and disbursement of all supplies with the purchasing manager • Inspect and ensures the proper set up and readiness of each item on menus • Supervise daily food preparation for assigned areas.

• Ensure that the level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently • Work closely with staff to exceed guest expectations • Maintain product consistency by conducting inspecting or seasonings, portion and appearance of food Starting salary $28,000.00 per annum, not including service charge.

Houseman*

February 22-28, 2020 TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES CARTER’S CLEANING SERVICES

LABOURER

(Clean Condos, Villas, Hotels, Roofs…) $7 hourly, Millennium Hwy, Miracle Cl, Apt #1 241-1439, Position held by work permit holder

MCP BAR & RESTAURANT

CHEF

(Food Handling & Preparation Blue Hills, Cylotte Plaza Unit #3, $9 Hourly, Vacant position, 3426310 20675

TRAVOR GARLAND #7 Front Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 346-4492

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work with heavy cleaning machinery.

• Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Ensuring that standards of cleanliness and organization are met at all times in assigned areas.

• Responsibility for care and maintenance of all equipment and machinery • Restock linens and amenities on carts • Run needed items to guest floors • Assist housekeepers as required Starting salary $6.25 not including service charge.

HVAC Technician* The chosen candidate must be a licensed/certified refrigeration technician with knowledge of different types of refrigerant including R22, 134A and 404A. Must have experience maintaining and repairing low temperature refrigeration, walkin freezers and coolers, ice machines and direct expansion air conditioning systems.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and corrective repair on all refrigeration equipment.

• Upgrading equipment as required.

• Maintaining inventory of parts needed for designated equipment to avoid down time.

Starting salary $7.00- $9.00 per hour plus service charge.

*POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

Interested applicants can apply in person at The Palms’ Human Resources Department on Monday through Friday between 9am – 5pm. Please bring along with you an updated resume that will be attached to your completed application form.

Applicants can also email their resumes to careers@thepalmstc.com, no later than end of day, Friday April 5th, 2019. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at 946-8666.

ANNA ROSE AUGUSTIN South Back Salina Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and Polishing and other household Chores.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 341-7172 Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This is a First time work Permit application.

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BARBARA LIGHTBOURNE Front Street, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Cleaning mopping, Dusting, sweeping and Polishing and other household Chores.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 946-2981

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This a Position is currently held be a work Permit holder.

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ASSOCIATED MEDICAL

5A Windwood Drive, Leeward Highway

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaner required for medical clinic.

Hours: 36 per week to suit needs of business. Wages: $10.00 per hour This position is for renewal however interested Belongers can submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Department

EMAIL: AMP@TCIWAY.TC OR FAX: 649-946-4942 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Closing date March 2, 2019

T.N.F. CONTRACTING

West Road, Grand Turk.

Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER HELPER

Duties: To assist in Install Structures and fixtures, Doors, Windows, must be Able to use electrical tools. Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 245-7228

20677

HUGHETTE ASTWOOD

BERKYS ALTAGRACIA PENA

CLYDE HOLIDAY

Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

South Back Salina Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Cleaning mopping, Dusting, sweeping and, Polishing and other household Chores.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 347-4646

MEOSHI SMITH

CLYDE HOLIDAY

20683

Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

STORE HELPER

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 243-4791

Duties: Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and Polishing and other household Chores.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 347-0951

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a work Permit holder.

20682

Belongers are asked to submit a Copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This is a first time work permit Application.

20673

TREVOR JUNIOR WATKINS

MYSTIQUE CAR RENTAL & TOURS LTD.

LABOURER

Duties: To clean maintain Premises, pick up waste and Collect leaves dispose of trash any other duties as necessary.

SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 344-5314

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This is a first time work permit application.

20667

WARREN WILLIAMS East Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Cleaning mopping, Dusting, sweeping and Polishing and other household Chores.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 246-1419

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This is a first time work Permit application.

20681

Is Seeking to Employ a

RENTAL AGENT

1. Must be fluent in English with the ability to compose emails etc.

2. Must be Customer Service Oriented 3. Must be willing to work on weekends, holidays and at nights as required 4. Minimum of 3 years working experience 5. Knowledge of computer

software 6. Three references required 7. Age 25 or older 8. Have a Valid Driver’s License, clean Police Record and Valid TCI Status Salary will be based on qualifications and experiences Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview

Please forward resume to Mystique Car Rental & Tours Ltd. 72 Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Deadline: February 15, 2020 20508

AYA CONSTRUCTION

#12 MUSGROVE HILL, KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

• Cleaning.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 247-1413

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20703

CONTACT: 243-5281 Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This is a First time work Permit application.

Hospital Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DUTIES: To assist with open and Prepping store for the days activities set out merchandise for customers to view, to offer assistance and ensure shelves are fully stocked.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

Duties: Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and Polishing and other household Chores.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This a First time work Permit application.

Belongers are asked to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This is a first Time work permit applications.

20672

Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

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SOUTH BACK SALINA GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

MECHANIC

Duties: To Fixing and/ or repair vehicles and Ensuring they are in road worthiness Standard and any other duties as assigned By management.

SALARY: $12.00 per hour

CONTACT: 243-5281 Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume ToThe Labour Board. This is A first time work permit application.

20671

G&G CONSTRUCTION #4 Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DECIUS ALCIUS

South Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

PLUMBER

Duties: Read blueprints Install, fit cut Plumbing pipes. Must be will to work. Six days a week.

Salary: $12.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 231-6013

Belongers are asked to Send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is Currently held by a work Permit holder. 20669

CONTACT: 241-2962

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20678

STEPHANIE DUNCANSON

Carvel Dr., Leeward Estates, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER • Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 231-3788 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Moxey Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Duties: To clean maintain Premises, to clean up job Sites at days end, to assist Skilled workers and any other duties as necessary.

SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-5759

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This is a first time work permit application.

20668

LLEWLYN WILLIAM SR. East Suburbs, Of Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

FISHERMAN Duties: To take boats out to Fishing locations to haul pots, On a daily basis, to sell the Catch of the day and to account For all monies from sales.

SALARY: $9.00 per hour

CONTACT: 245-3530 Belongers are asked to send a Copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This is a first work work permit application. 20670

G&J CONSTRUCTION Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces.

Salary: $8 hourly

FERGUSON WILLIAMS

JEAN LAURENT

#18 Shrub Cl., Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

DRIVER

To do delivery.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 649-244-9287

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 341-9945

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20676

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20679

ROBERTS AGENCY

ODETTE PEARL BERNADIN

Acting on behalf of

PALM GROVE HOTEL

Level 2 Levele Plaza, Grace Bay Road

#49 Juba Sound, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

- $6.50 hourly Cleaning rooms and surroundings.

941-3082

SUNSHINE NURSERY

3 Sunshine Crescent, Grace Bay Road

LABOURER

- $6.50 hourly Plant maintenance. Trans planting

GARDENER

- $6.50 hourly Plant maintenance, trans planting 946-5443

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20698

DOMESTIC WORKER

Cleaning and…

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 649-242-5606

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20677

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Labour Tribunal is back in action THE NEWLY reformed TCI Labour Tribunal will dispense rulings over employment disputes in a “fair, just and timely manner in accordance with the law”.

After several years out of action, the tribunal is again fully functioning with a new president, a full set of staff, offices in Grand Turk and Providenciales and regular opening hours.

“We express thanks to the general public for their unwavering support and to the clients for their patience and look forward to working to serve you,” a press release said on February 14.

The Labour Tribunal was established under the Employment Ordinance Section 93 and was given jurisdiction to hear and determine any labour disputes or complaints.

It was expected to discharge its statutory functions in accordance with the Employment Ordinance.

However, the tribunal was without a president since August 2017 and without a legally constituted body since the law was amended in March 2018.

On January 2, this year, the tribunal welcomed its new president, attorney at law M Doreen Quelch-Missick.

The in-coming president, in an effort to get the tribunal back on track and fully functioning, has put plans in action for the review of the existing backlog of cases.

She undertook critical steps in assessing the backlog and made plans to move forward with new and pending cases at various stages of deliberation.

Since her appointment she has held introductory meetings where expectations have been outlined, the press release said.

An orientation meeting was held

The TCI Labour Tribunal is back on track and fully functioning with a complete set of staff members

for all new members who received their appointments in August 2019 during which Deputy Governor Anya Williams gave congratulatory remarks.

On February 4, a full day of training for all members was conducted with a focus on the Employment Ordinance, discussing their individual role, duties and expectations.

The following members of the tribunal have been appointed for a period of two years: -Vernon Alco Williams of Providenciales has served in the public and private sector as superintendent of police of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force.

-Edward Hall of North Caicos has served as commissioner of police in the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force.

-Bishop Samuel Williams of

Providenciales has 30 years of service in the public and private sectors in various fields, particularly in electronics and communications.

-Michael Pereira of Providenciales, is a justice of the peace, notary public and retired clerk of courts and bailiff of the Supreme Court.

-Dr Beatrice Fulford of Grand Turk, an educator, has served in various positions in the public sector – chairman of the Public Service Commission, and former permanent secretary to the Ministry of Education.

-Noreane Williams-McKoy of South Caicos is an educator and a justice of the peace. She is a champion for those with special needs and is a member of the District Board, South Caicos and the Parole Board.

-Rosa Maria Clare of South Caicos is an educator who has served

over 40 years in the public service.

She presently serves on various coards and is active in community service.

-Irene Glinton of Providenciales has experience in the private sector, serving in various administrative roles.

She presently serves as secretary to the Turks and Caicos Islands Electricity Board.

-Judy Missick of Providenciales has worked over 30 years in the private sector in administrative fields and human resource management.

She is an ordained minister of the gospel and is a part of various social and community groups.

Staff members also include administrative officer Winifred Stubbs, secretary Lucille Campbell, officer Alice Williams, and clerical assistant Adriana Handfield.

Despite having been without a president since August 2017, staff

under the leadership of the then vice president Vernon Alco Williams continued to perform its statutory functions.

“The president, staff and members look forward to serving the people throughout the country and is pleased to let the public know that all inhabited islands now have member representation on the Labour Tribunal,” the press release said.

“We look forward to the return of the weekly radio programme via RTC in our efforts to reach out and inform the public, employees and employers of their rights under the Employment Ordinance, their rights under other International Workers Rights Instruments to include the International Labour Organisation and other international human rights conventions.

“We look forward to visiting North, Middle and South Caicos and to re-establish its presence in Grand Turk and for the re-opening of the Labour Tribunal Office by March 1.

“The tribunal looks forward to working internally with the commissioner of labour and his staff and labour inspectors, immigration and externally with the clients and attorneys in an effort to fulfil the statutory functions of the labour tribunal.

“We express thanks to the general public for their unwavering support and to the clients for their patience and look forward to working to serve you.”

The office hours remain Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm and 8am to 4pm on Fridays.

The Office in Grand Turk is located at 3 Degrees Building and in Providenciales in Butterfield Square, Downtown, Providenciales.

Overseas cardiology care slashed as cases treated at home

BY DELANA ISLES ON-ISLAND cardiology care by visiting specialists has caused a marked decrease in the number of people sent overseas for treatment and resulted in a decrease in costs.

During a Public Accounts Committee meeting earlier this month, Dr Terese Maitland, interim CEO of the National Health Insurance Board, revealed that the organisation is taking several steps to decrease the costs of their treatment abroad programme, one of them being more on-island specialist care.

“The NHIP is collaborating with its stakeholders primarily TCI Hospital to increase access to specialist services in TCI particularly in the area of ophthalmology and cardiology,” Dr

Maitland stated.

She added that most recently a visiting cardiology programme was introduced at TCI Hospital and this allowed residents to see specialist cardiologists and access non-invasive interventions and investigations without travelling outside of the territory.

“The NHIP will continue to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to explore options to further reduce the need for travel to access specialist services,” she said.

Expounding more on the island care and the positive effects it has had on the costs of overseas treatments was Dr Temitayo Bewaji, medical director of NHIP. He also noted that the aim of having the specialists visit the Islands is to ultimately decrease the

territory’s treatment abroad costs.

Dr Bewaji noted that the cardiology services have already started to yield some results.

He revealed that in 2018, there were more than 230 people sent overseas, while in 2019 that number decreased to close to 116.

He said visiting cardiologists have allowed residents to access these services right in the territory.

“We expect that the decrease in numbers would significantly decrease the cost of cardiology services close to half a million dollars for 2019.”

Dr Bewaji noted that the visiting cardiology consultants have been seeing significantly more patients, with many of the simpler cases that would typically be sent overseas being seen locally.

In 2016 the number of people

sent overseas for cardiology issues was 220, in 2017 it was 259 and in 2018 it was 285.

Adding to Dr Bewaji’s comments to the committee, Dr Maitland stated that as the population grows and more services are offered in the TCI, they anticipate more people will be treated locally which will continue to have a positive impact on the numbers and costs.

As it relates to curbing the overall costs, some of the other major steps being undertaken are still very new and have not yet yielded much results.

Some of those measures, as outlined by the NHIP representatives, were previously presented in an actuarial review of the organisation’s plan for period April 2014 to March 2017.

That report was submitted to the

House of Assembly on September 23, 2019 by Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson.

Seven recommendations were presented and accepted by the board, with six of them being included for implementation.

Two of the recommendations looked at the Treatment Abroad Programme and cost saving methods to be employed.

The first recommendation suggests a review of the overseas medical benefit which could include a benchmarking exercise and renegotiation of provider fees.

The second recommendation speaks to strengthening case management review of referrals particularly to avoid medical services with a low total dollar value that could potentially be attended to without travel.

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Caricom heads of government at the meeting in Bridgetown, Barbados

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PREMIER Sharlene Cartwright Robinson discussed regional crime and security with fellow heads of government at a high level meeting this week.

She led a small delegation to the 31st Inter-Sessional Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) meeting on Tuesday (February 18) in Bridgetown, Barbados.

The TCI delegation included Ronlee James, executive director of the Office of the Premier, Local Government and Community Affairs, and executive administrator Lareesa Robinson.

During the summit attendees discussed regional crime and security, Caricom’s advocacy against blacklisting, de-risking and the withdrawal of correspondent banking services.

High on the agenda was the issue of security. More specifically, the priority actions to strengthen regional law enforcement cooperation and coordination among Caricom member states.

A statement from Caricom said citizen’s security is at the heart of its security agenda.

“Interventions, among other outcomes, seek to establish, strengthen and protect democratic civic order, as well as to eliminate violence and threats of violence among citizens to allow for safe and peaceful co-existence.

“Strengthening regional law enforcement cooperation and collaboration for effective outcomes is one such intervention.

“The Caribbean community’s complex security landscape and the ever-changing regional and international realities necessitate

robust and comprehensive cooperation and collaboration.”

A brief snapshot of crime and security as articulated in the Caribbean Community Security Strategy, shows high rates of homicide and violent crimes; trafficking in guns, ammunition and illegal narcotics; organised crime; rising cybercrime; and the growing power of transnational and organised crime networks.

Caricom said: “The upshot of this includes youth violence, gangs and gender-based violence, especially domestic and sexual violence against women and girls, among other ills.

“Increased cyber and financial crimes on an international scale mainly due to technological advancements.”

Heads also examined the status of implementation of the requirements of the Caricom Single Market and Economy and are expected to have an engagement with representatives of the Region’s Private Sector, Labour and Civil Society.

A statement from the Office of the Premier on Tuesday (February 18) said that the premier participated in discussions about digital transformation in Caricom.

She said she will work with other regional leaders on an action plan for the elimination of regional roaming charges.

Caricom has 15 member states – Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Guyana, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago.

Its five associate members are the Turks and Caicos Islands along with Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands.

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PROGRAMME OFFERING FOR 2020/2021 Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admissions into the following programmes at the TCICC for the semester commencing Monday, August 31, 2020.

FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BSA) 1. BACHELOR’S DEGREES

Two Year Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Both Campuses) with concentration in: o Accounting o Finance & Management o Human Resource Management o Marketing

Two-Year Associate Degree in: o Early Childhood Education (Both Campuses) o Primary Education (Both Campuses) o Secondary Education: • Computer/Business • English/Social Studies • Math/Business • Math/Computers • Math/Science (Grand Turk Campus only) • Music/English/Math/Social Studies

2. ASSOCIATE DEGREE

2. ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Two-Year Associate Degree in: o Business Studies (Both Campuses)

FACULTY OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT (HTM)

3. CERTIFICATE COURSES

1. BACHELOR’S DEGREES

One-Year Certificate Program in: o Business Studies (Both Campuses)

FACULTY OF COMPUTERS, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS (CEM) 1. BACHELOR’S DEGREES

Two-Year Bachelor’s Degree in: o Information Technology (Grand Turk Campus) o Management Information Systems (Grand Turk Campus)

2. ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Two-Year Associate Degree in: o Computer Studies (Both Campuses) o Computer-Electronics Engineering Tech (Grand Turk Campus) o Electrical Engineering Technology (Grand Turk Campus) o Information Technology (Grand Turk Campus)

3. CERTIFICATE COURSES

One-Year Certificate Program in: o Computer Applications (Both Campuses) o Electrical Engineering (Both Campuses)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & TRAINING (EDT)

Two-Year Bachelor’s Degree in: o Hospitality Management (Provo Campus) o Tourism Management and Entertainment (Provo Campus)

2. ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Two-Year Associate Degree in: o Hospitality Management (Provo Campus) o Culinary Arts (Provo Campus) o Tourism Management (Both Campuses)

3. CERTIFICATE COURSES

2. ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Three-Year Associate Degree in: o Registered Nursing (Grand Turk Campus)

FACULTY OF TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (TVE) 1. ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Two-Year Associate Degree in: o Architectural Design and Building Technology (Both Campuses) o Automotive Engineering Technology (Grand Turk Campus)

2. CERTIFICATE COURSES

One-Year Certificate Program in: o Hospitality Studies (Provo Campus)

One-Year Certificate Program in: o Construction, Carpentry and Joinery (Grand Turk Campus)

FACULTY OF HUMANITY & LIBERAL STUDIES (HLS)

Short Technical/ Vocational Program

1. BACHELOR’S DEGREES Two-Year Bachelor’s Degree in: o Social Work (Grand Turk Campus)

2. ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Two-Year Associate Degree in: o Criminal Justice (Both Campuses) o General Studies (Humanities) with concentration in any three of the following (Grand Turk Campus): • Economics, • Politics, • Law, • Sociology o Social Work (Both Campuses)

1. BACHELOR’S DEGREES

Two-Year Bachelor’s Degree in: o Early Childhood Education (Both Campuses) o Primary Education (Both Campuses)

Two-Year Associate Degree in: o Environmental Science (Grand Turk Campus) o Sciences with concentration in any two of the following (Grand Turk Campus): • Mathematics, • Biology, • Chemistry, • Physics, • Information Technology o Marine Biology (Grand Turk Campus)

FACULTY OF NATURAL & APPLIED SCIENCES (NAS) 1. Associate Degrees

Duration: 6 Weeks Accounting Information System, Business Communication (Theory & Practice) Cake Decorating Conversational Spanish Customer Service, Dining Room Management English as a Second Language Introduction to Building Services, Introduction to Estimation and Costing Mixology PRC Courses (TCI Studies and English) Restaurant Operation Team Building Duration: 60 contact hours AutoCAD, Automotive Maintenance, Surveying Students may also access one semester courses of their choice from any Associate Degree programme and obtain credits.

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PROGRAMME OFFERING FOR 2020/2021 Pre-College Programme

The following is the Structure of Pre-College Programme:

PRE-COLLEGE 1:

This is for those who have not been exposed to CSEC/external examination syllabus.

It includes the following General Basic Subjects: • Mathematics, English, TCI Studies, Computer Studies and two others from the area of specialization. Students enrolled in Pre-College 1 must continue to Pre-College 2

PRE-COLLEGE 2

This is for those who have been exposed to CSEC/external examination syllabus but have failed or do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the Associate degree programmes. It includes the following specialized subjects: • English, Mathematics and three others.

NOTE: Classes can ONLY proceed with a

COHORT of a minimum of 5 Students.

Entry Qualifications Applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements: For the Associate Degree: Five GCE or CXC subjects including English A and Mathematics at the General Proficiency Level with Grads I, II, and III or GCE Grades A, B, C. Students without CXC/GCE Mathematics and English must complete the College Foundation Math: MTH1110 and MTH1120, and ENG1111 and ENG1122 (at additional cost) For the Certificate Programmes: Three GCE or CXC subjects, one of which must be English at General Proficiency level 1, 11, & 111 or GCE Grades A, B, C. For the Bachelor’s Degree: An Associate Degree from the TCI Community College or another recognized institution.

Students applying through the Mature Student Entry policy should be twenty-one (21) years or older with relevant experience in specific areas of interest. Note that students may be required to complete a

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) portfolio.

The deadline for applications is Friday, June 5th, 2020. Any application received after this date would be deemed as LATE. All applications should be fully completed ONLINE by visiting the college’s website at https://tcicc.edu.tc and clicking on the green button that says “Apply Now” OR https:// isims.tcicc.edu.tc/apply/ Make sure to scan and upload all supporting documents with the application form. An application fee of $25 should be paid at either the Grand Turk Campus OR the Providenciales Campus.

Late application fee is $50.

Help document on the Application form can be found at: https://tcicc.edu.tc/wp-content/ uploads/2019/08/To-Apply-online-TCICCverson-1.2.pdf OR go to the “FAQ” at the bottom of the website and then click “TCICC Online Application Help Document”. For any queries send email to one of the following: (a) registar@tcicc.edu.tc (b) Dean@tcicc.edu.tc (c) Systemsadministrator@tcicc.edu.tc

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND FEE STRUCTURE COST OF PROGRAMMES/COURSES OFFERED BY THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE EFFECTIVE 27TH AUGUST 2018

A. SHORT COURSES

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

Students may audit the courses and not participate in the examination.

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

TUITION FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS A. Short Courses

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

B. One Semester courses Pre-College Computer modules Associate Degree Bachelors

$500 (or $150 per course) $250 per course $360 per course $675 per course (TCI National/PRC Holders) $840 per course (Resident/Non Nationals) $1335 per course (Overseas Students)

C. Full Programmes (two Semesters) Sept – Dec; Jan- May; Student category Courses Annual Fees Semester Fees TCI Nationals/PRC Certificate $1,000 $500 Holders Associate Degree $2,000 $1,000

B. ONE SEMESTER COURSES

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

C. FULL TIME PROGRAMMES

Two years, two semesters per year for the majority of the programmes.

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

Non- Nationals/ Resident

Overseas Students

Bachelor’s Degree Certificate Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree Certificate Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree

$4,000 $1,500 $2,500 $5,000 $3,000 $5,000 $8,000

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

D. OTHER PROGRAMMES OTHER FEES

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

for others when applying for multiple transcripts.

Facility fee $40 (ALL STUDENTS PAY

THIS ANNUAL FEE) Transportation Fee $50.00 per month (Grand Turk) Graduation Processing Fee $50.00 (prospective graduates ONLY)

NB: ALL FEES ARE PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. Fees are subject to change.

DDME to conduct tsunami evacuation exercise next month THE TCI’s evacuation procedures and tsunami preparedness measures will be tested next month.

On Thursday, March 19, the territory will join other Caribbean countries in a regional tsunami response exercise dubbed Caribe Wave 20.

Caribe Wave 20 is being organised by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

The exercise aims to advance tsunami preparedness efforts in the Caribbean and adjacent regions.

The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies in partnership with the Ministry of Education will be conducting a live school evacuation exercise to Blue Mountain in Providenciales, the highest point on the island on March 19.

In a statement on Wednesday (February 19), the department said: “The purpose of this exercise is to evaluate communication systems, test evacuation procedures, duration, routes, response plans, increase tsunami preparedness and improve coordination throughout the TCI.” The department stressed that regular exercising of response plans is critical to maintaining readiness for an emergency.

“This is particularly true for the Turks and Caicos Islands, where tsunamis are infrequent but can be of very high impact,” Given the geographical location and topography of the TCI, there is a low to moderate risk for seismic activity.

The primary source of high seismic activity and tsunami hazard in the area is the Septentrional fault system.

According to the TCI’s risk profile, this fault system marks the major North AmericanCaribbean plate boundary in Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic) which runs several hundred kilometres south of the territory.

Therefore, any earthquake or tsunami generated along the North American-Caribbean plate margin represents a potentially significant threat to the TCI. DDME urged schools to register via the link: https://forms. gle/69ktzdkMtdRWJNi89 to indicate their interest in participating in the exercise.

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February 22-28, 2020

A.M SERVICES ADJACENT TO KEW PLAZA, KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

ANA’S VARIETY STORE

22 South Dock Road, Behind TC Water Company Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER • Loading and offloading

CLEANER

Cleaning, mopping, polishing, shining on all jobs. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 441-0237

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20780

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containers.

• Lifting appliances and furniture.

• Disposing of garbage.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $7.25 hourly

CONTACT: 342-0681

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

20717

JASMINE ASTWOOD SOUTH DOCK ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Duties: To clean and Maintain premises by raking And cleaning yard disposing of Refuse, cleaning windows and doors. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 247-7809 Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This is a first time work permit application.

20757

WATER SPORTS COORDINATOR 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: $1,250 per month

Candidates should apply in writing including a cover letter Resume and references to: info@bohioresort.com This is for work permit renewal Qualified Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Department

20793

CONTACT: 344-3970

EMAIL: OCHMAN2K@ GMAIL.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20728

71 Paradise Road, Cooper Jack Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

JEWELRY ARTIST

Make Jewelry such as necklace, bracelets and, etc. Salary: $8.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20762

BIG D CONSTRUCTION FIVE CAYS ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

BLACK BOY & JEAN TRUCKING

• Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices.

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $9 hourly

• Keeps 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.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $12 hourly

CONTACT: 241-3609

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

MASON

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20747

C & L VARIETY STORE # 5 Wheeland, Close Bay is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

Duties: Count money in cash to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary $7 hour

CONTACT 4323447 This ad is for first time and renewal.

• Full time position required for the repairs and maintenance of chassis and repairs to truck as necessary.

• This position requires also some mechanic experience.

• A commercial driver’s license is a plus.

• You may be required to work outside of the welding experience.

Starting salary: $20,000 per annum

TEL: (649)941-7872/941-7873

JOB SUMMARY: - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS, INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS OF DUCTED AND NON-DUCTED MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC VRF INVERTER SYSTEMS.

20751

C&S PROFESSIONAL Acting on behalf of John Robert Forbes #4 Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping and mopping the house, wash clothes and prepare meal.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 341-3323

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20721

LABOURER

Clean yard, picks up yard waste, set up equipment.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 344-4360

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20720

CAREY SKIPPINGS

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Blue Heron Drive, South Dock Is seeking a

CAR WASH ATTENDANT • To wash, scrub and polish the interiors and exteriors of car suv’s and buses to protect their appearance • Vacuum, clean and maintain vehicles.

• 6 days a week Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 941-3966

EMAIL: RESERVATIONS@SIXT.TC Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20732

20763

CONTACT: 242-3631

The deadline for receipt of all applications is March 30, 2020 This Position is currently held by a work permit holder All applicants who are Turks & Caicos Islanders should submit a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board 20746

CORE MOBILITY DBA SIXT RENT-A-CAR

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • MINIMUM OF 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN SIMILAR POSITION • ELECTRICAL, REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING TRADE CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES • MUST BE MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CERTIFIED • ABILITY TO SPEAK ENGLISH SALARY: NEGOTIABLE $20,800.00 PER ANNUM BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

MECHANIC

Acting on behalf of Gabby Construction #1 Vicky Court, Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

WELDER

TWO AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIANS

17 Ralph Close, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

C&S PROFESSIONAL

CAICOS OIL LTD

497 South Dock Road, Providenciales

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT RESUME, CONTACT INFORMATION, COVER LETTER AS WELL AS THREE CHARACTER REFERENCES (ONE FROM A PREVIOUS EMPLOYER), COPIES OF CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES, POLICE RECORD AND A COPY OF PASSPORT PHOTO PAGE TO office@aircool.tc FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL office@aircool.tc BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY. APPLICATION DEADLINE 15-03-2020

Receiving and cashing out of customers, assisting customers to items they want to purchase Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 243-8574

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • INSTALLATION OF MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ELCTRICAL AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS. • FAULT CODE RAPAIRS ON MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ELCTRICAL AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS. • MUST BE WILLING TO WORK WEEKENDS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS. NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS AND

CASHIER

BUY WISE BEAUTY SUPPLY

BOHIO DIVE RESORT

GRAND TURK. Is recruiting for the following positions:

The successful candidates must have: • Certification in SAGE 50 Accounting Software in order to complete bookkeeping entries in the evenings • Ability to plan and schedule scuba diving, boating excursions and water activities for both guests and cruise ship visitors • English and French required, Spanish

BEST PRICE SELLER TCI

Unit #2 Grant’s Building, Downtown Is seeking to employ a

Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Manual Labourer, clean and maintain premises.

• Minor maintenance and repairs.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 346-9276

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20783

Acting on behalf of Norvilus Mettlus #2 Chandel Venetian Road Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Domestic work, clean house, mop, make beds, cook, etc.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 241-9049

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20745

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February 22-28, 2020

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D&U LANDSCAPING

BAYVIEW MOTORS

24 Shore Club, Long Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Bayview Motors is currently looking to employ the following

GARDENER

Automotive Repair Technician/Mechanic DUTIES INCLUDE: • Identify mechanical problems, often by using computerized diagnostic equipment • Test parts and systems to ensure they are working properly • Follow checklists to make sure all critical parts are examined • Perform basic auto care and maintenance services • Replace worn or malfunctioning parts • Use testing equipment to ensure that repairs and maintenance are effective MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Must possess adequate tools to perform duties • Must be able work with little or no supervision • Must have experience using computerized diagnostic equipment • Must possess a valid TCI Driver’s License.

• Must possess applicable ASE Certification or equivalent Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Auto Body Painter (Mechanic) DUTIES INCLUDE • Repair and replace of body panels/parts • Sanding/ priming/ panting of body components • Maintenance of the shop tools and equipment.

• Application of ant-corrosion treatment • Operation of vehicle frame adjustment equipment • Training/ supervision of apprentice body-man .

• This position is physical demanding, and applicant must be able to work long periods of time on his/her feet and can lift a minimum of 60lbs.

• Salary:$15.00hr

Automotive Welder ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Performs a variety of welding to complete structural repair and fabrication on various vehicles and equipment. Designs and fabricates metal components and structures to improve existing designs and reliability. Inspects and performs routine maintenance on light, heavy and specialized equipment.

• Analyzes failures and makes recommendations to prevent similar failures in the future. Advises staff on specific metal repairs and methods.

Reads and interprets equipment manuals, factory diagrams, and other technical manuals and blueprints; sketches planning drawings as required.

• Maintains welding equipment to ensure full

Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

compliance with all safety rules and regulations; keeps welding work area neat, orderly, and free of all potential safety hazards REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE • Welding – Thorough knowledge of arc, metal inert gas (MIG),(TIG), and gas welding procedures, tools, and equipment used in structural repair of light and heavy equipment and a variety of different tanks to include knowledge of various types of steel such as cast components and aluminum. Thorough knowledge of air carbon arc cutting and the use of oxy-acetylene torches.

• Safety - Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to the operation of various welding operations.

CONTACT: 341-2756

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20777

DEYANIRA CHEVALIER

BEFORE THE SCHOOL, FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking to employ a

LIVE-IN BABYSITTER Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

REQUIRED SKILLS • Time Management - Plans and organizes daily work routine. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Implements work activities in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

• Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees and the public.

• Judgement/Decision Making – Using logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to diagnose and repair light and heavy equipment as well a variety of tanks.

• Computer Skills – Basic computer skills/ Utilizes a personal computer with basic applications.

CONTACT: 346-6406

CONTACT: 231-3687

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20719 DEZRENE C.S ROBINSON #7 Cooper Jack Road, Glass Shack. Is seeking a MAINTENANCE WORKER - $6.50 PER HOUR

fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system

WATCHMAN - $6.50 PER HOUR

Watching homes and private businesses

CONTACT: 241-7236

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board These positions are currently held by work permit holders

DIANA BAR & RESTAURANT

DIRECT DEVELOPMENT

20521

#4 MARKET PLACE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

Unit #1 Southern Shore Building, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

• Taking food orders, serving customers.

Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

Set up worksite, erect scaffolding, set up forms for the pouring of concrete foundations, hand tools to workers, clean worksite, and take down bracing and scaffolding.

Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 246-6237

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20714

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Must have a certified welding certificate and 3 – 5 years of responsible welding experience.

AUTO MECHANIC

• Keeps 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.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $8 hourly

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20733

BARMAID

REQUIRED ABILITIES • Vehicle and Equipment Repair – Utilizes standard welding and shop tools, equipment, and measuring instruments to perform complex welding repair, fabrication and modification work.

• Communication – Ability to communicate ideas and verbally and in writing effectively so others will understand, to include interpreting and understanding drawings and technical manuals and preparation of detailed repair operations records. Ability to listen and understand information and ideas being presented verbally and in writing.

DAVID PHILLIPS

Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 344-1591

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20718

DISCOUNT LIQUORS AND WINE CELLAR

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work.

• Some combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

• May involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

• Salary begins at $14.00 per hour but is commensurate with experience and qualifications

#1025 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES

LABOURER

DUTIES INCLUDES: • Assist with offloading of containers • Assist with transporting inventory from containers to main warehouse • Stocking shelves with inventory and making sure they are clean at all times

• Assist customers in and out of the store with merchandise • Ensure a clean and orderly workplace • Any other duties assigned by management Salary $6.50 per hour

Contact: 946-4536 or email info@winecellar.tc

This position is for work permit renewal however Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Department 20785

Please email all application to syrmondg@bayviewmotors.com Bayview Motors Ltd - P.O Box 619, Leeward Highway, Providenciales 20726

February 22-28, 2020

LABOURER

• Erect scaffolding, cleanup job site at the end of the day, mix mortar, assist skill workers, any other chores as necessary.

• Must be willing to work 5-6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 243-3291

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20784 G AND F CONSTRUCTION All Saints Baptist Yard Office, The Bight, Leeward Highway Is seeking a MAINTENANCE MAN - $8 HOURLY

Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and etc.

CARPENTER - $10 HOURLY

Follow blueprints and building plans. Install windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and etc.

CONTACT: 342-4721 OR 241-3729

Belongers are encouraged to apply the Labour Board

20735

#70 Sam Lightbourne Apt., Airport Road, Providenciales Is seeking a

CASHIER

• Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 244-3369

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20764

D’S CATERING

25 Long Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

COOK

• Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.

Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 331-9063

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20713

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER • Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, set up forms for the pouring of concrete foundations, and even hand tools to workers, remove all debris, pack up tools, put away any unused materials, and take down bracing and scaffolding. keep debris away from worksites.

• Salary: $350 per week • Must be willing to work 5 days per week

CONTACT: 241-1096 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

20758

HOTEL MANAGER • Hire, train, mentor and supervise staff • Manage legal and financial aspects: budgets, expenses, inventory • Develop marketing strategies to promote business • Manage guest satisfaction and dispute resolution

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience managing staff and

PASSION BEAUTY SALON

203 Alice and Alice Airport road 333-1236

CONTACT: 243-6745

BARBER $7.00 hourly Renewal

Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

LEEWARD WATERFRONT 3500 SQ FT HOUSE FOR SALE

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK DRIVER Driving heavy duty delivery trucks.

Helping with the preparation of food for services, clean all food handling.

SALARY: $8.50 PER HOUR MONDAY - FRIDAY 5 DAYS PER WEEK

WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 20597

For private viewing call Ian Hurdle - 649-247-1993

Belongers can also apply to the Labour department. Contact: 242-8792

IV SUPER CLEAN

JARAD BURKLEY WILLIAMS

CARPENTER

5 LOUVE AVE, SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

2 DISHWASHERS

Ensuring the availability of clean dishes by bussing tables, washing dishes, pots, pans and flatware.

EMAIL: BASSET_27@HOTMAIL.COM $6.25-$10.50 HOURLY

CLEANER

Cleaning the offices, homes and hotels.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 346-7379

Belongers can also apply to the Labour department. Contact: 242-8792

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20743

JENDERLY’S SALON

JEROME FRANCIS

20750

22 Airport Road, Morris Plaza Unit #7, Down Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BEAUTICIAN

Removing hair, hairstyling, makeup, facials, hair removal, manicures and pedicures.

Salary: $275 weekly

CONTACT: 649-345-9467 OR 649-242-5479

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20738

2 DISHWASHERS

Ensuring the availability of clean dishes by bussing tables, washing dishes, pots, pans and flatware.

EMAIL: BASSET_27@HOTMAIL.COM $6.25-$10.50 HOURLY

20665

#3 AVIATION DRIVE, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

2 KITCHEN HELPERS

20716

#7 Center Mews, Leeward Highway

Luxury Home, Pool, Jacuzzi, and Boat Dock with large Terrace’s.

TCREA Multiple Listing # 1900830

Helping with the preparation of food for services, clean all food handling.

• Knowledgeable on basic auto maintenance and repair and has ability to perform such tasks as prescribed.

• Able to assist in performing maintenance and repair of different variety of Japanese Vehicle.

• Basic wage is $7 per hour

ISLAND BARGAINS

2 KITCHEN HELPERS

#2 Princess Drive, The Bight

CAR WASHER/HELPER

20768

#2 Princess Drive, The Bight

BAY BISTRO RESTAURANT

Shamrack Plaza, Industrial Park, Providenciales. Is seeking for:

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

BAY BISTRO RESTAURANT

PRICE $1.295M

Driving heavy duty delivery trucks.

D&B AUTO LTD

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

First Time Salary 340 weekly

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK DRIVER

Please send resume: allnewgracebaysuites@gmail.com Grace Bay Suites - 353B Grace Bay Road, Grace Bay, Providenciales TKCA 1ZZ Phone: (649) 231 – 7050 20722

TEL: (649)941-8438 EMAIL: DNBAUTOPARTS@TCIWAY.TC

SALES CLERK

• Greet customers • Receive payments by cash • Credit cards and cheques • Issue receipts and change.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

FULL TIME MAID

ISLAND BARGAINS

promoting business relationships • Excellent oral and written (English) communication skills • Superior computer skills and beds24 reservation system • Experience with: drafting legal contracts; labour/liability disputes; regulatory compliance • University degree in Business or Law • Experience as hotel manager or business/ legal professional

• Must have six months’ prior work experience.

• Assist Head Mechanic in servicing and preparing and repairing customer cars.

• Must be able to work flexible hours.

• Able to use cleaning devices/ equipment for washing vehicles

Kew Town Cox Drive Tel 2414286

#7 Center Mews, Leeward Highway

Grace Bay Suites, a small boutique hotel is seeking an experienced Hotel Manager to oversee daily operations and supervise staff. Salary $40,000 RESPONSIBILITIES

JJ CLEANING SERVICES

Prospect 10 Cooper Jack Bay, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands Tele: 649-243-0137

Millennium Highway, Blue Hills. Is seeking to employ a

UNIT #2 ALICE & ALICE PLAZA, AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

acting on behalf of our clients

GIBSON DESIGN BUILT

G&G CONSTRUCTION/ FELIX GUSMAN

FASHION TOO

EASYWAY EMPLOYMENT

20791

Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOVE RETAIL STORE

19955

DONAVON N SONS CONTRACTING

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Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-8095

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20753

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 348-2374

This position is held by a work permit holder Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20789

JIMMY PETITFRERE

32B BLACK CROW RD., KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

GARDENER

• Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 344-7856

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20792

February 22-28, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

IS INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANCY:

DIRECTOR LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS SALARY: USD74-84,000.00 PER ANNUM (plus allowances) APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 07th, 2020 Applications not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed. This is a contract position.

The Financial Intelligence Agency of the Turks and Caicos Islands (FIA) is a key competent authority within the Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation regime in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Its main functions are to receive, analyse and disseminate financial information, with a view to aid in the identification and prosecution of persons involved in Money Laundering, Terrorist and Proliferation Financing and connected crimes. The Director of the FIA will be responsible for the daily management of the FIA’s operations and its staff ensuring the optimal use of human and other resources applied towards meeting the Agency’s legislative mandate, operational and financial targets; and strategic priorities of the Board.

With an emphasis on high professional standards, integrity, confidentiality and general conduct, the Director is expected to work with stakeholders to fulfil the Turks and Caicos Islands AML/CFT/PF mandate. The Director must have strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills and be able to prepare complex reports, present at conferences and seminars representing the FIA nationally; and at regional and international forums. The Director must have a working knowledge of both primary and secondary anti-money laundering (AML) and countering financing of terrorism (CFT) legislation, including regulations and policies. Additionally, the Director must have a comprehensive knowledge of the FATF 40 recommendations and methodology.

In this role, the Director will have regular interaction with the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force, The Attorney General’s Chambers, the Anti-Money Laundering Committee, other competent authorities, regulatory bodies; and FIA’s and FIU’s in the region and internationally.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Undergraduate degree in Management, Finance, Law, Law Enforcement or related field with at least 5 years as a senior manager in an AML/CFT/PF capacity; OR 10 years executive management in a legal, law enforcement, financial or intelligence capacity with an AML/CFT/PF background; both preferably within a FIU. • Proficiency in the preparation, recording, presentation and explanation of highlevel reports to a Board of Directors and senior level administrators, to include Financial Reports, Risk Assessment and Management Reports, Internal and External Audits and related reports, staff, security and other office policies and reports; • Experience in an investigative and financial intelligence role; • Have demonstrated experience in training of staff members, public stakeholders and the private sector through targeted outreach and awareness programs.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Power Point and Access. Knowledge of IBM iBase, Altia and financial intelligence analyst software is a plus.

TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT: 1. Application cover letter indicating position applied for; 2. Copy of updated Curriculum Vitae including your contact details; 3. Two recent reference letters; one of which must be from a person who can speak to your professional capacity for the job; 4. Copies of relevant qualifications; 5. Copy of passport Bio page; and 6. A Police certificate of character no older than 6 months.

Applications along with your CV and supporting documents are to be submitted to hr@fia.tc. Turks and Caicos Islander applicants should also forward copies of their applications to the Labour Board. This position is not currently held by a work permit holder.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

E101 Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay Road. is looking for an experienced

CASHIER

With excellent communication skills for fast paced work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years minimum experience • excellent communication skills, written and verbal • must be fluent in English, Spanish and French • excellent interpersonal skills/ability to work with others • must have excellent POS system and computer skills

• strong multitasking skills • ability to work independently with no or little supervision • must be dependable, willing to work with a flexible schedule, work weekends & holidays • must be willing to work between the hours of 5am-4pm • excellent physical condition and stamina • salary based on experience

Contact: 649-331-6349 Please send resume to: hennholdings@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

JOHN L. GODET

JITENDER GANGLANI

Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

#5 TAINO CIRCLE FLAMINGO CROSSING, LONG BAY 649-231-1977. In looking to hire a

NANNY

LABOURER

• to work five to six days a week • Must have experience in taking care of children. Prepare and feed children meals, dressing and caring for them in a safe environment giving medication, doing light housework • Salary $6.50

This position is for renewal of work permit Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

20767

• Manual labourer, minor maintenance and repairs.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 241-1529

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20742

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS D&B AUTO LTD

Shamrack Plaza, Industrial Park, Providenciales Is currently looking for a suitably qualified person to the role of:

AUTO MECHANIC • At least 6 years or more experience as an Auto Mechanic.

• Must be able to perform all vehicle diagnostics and updates using diagnostics equipment.

• Able to maintain vehicle functional condition by listening to customers’/ operator complaints, conduct inspections, repair engine failures, repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions and replace parts and components according to manufacturer standards specially Japanese vehicles.

• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies and perform preventive maintenance.

• Must hold a valid driver’s license with a clean, insurable, driving record, must be able to drive manual and automatic transmissions.

• Knowledge of tools and equipment required to conduct all repairs.

• Basic wage is $9.00 per hour

Tel: (649)941-8438. Email: dnbautoparts@tciway.tc

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

20715

The Financial Intelligence Agency of the Turks and Caicos Islands

HENN HOLDINGS LTD DAB SHAY CAFE & LOUNGE

20774

36 CLASSIFIEDS

February 22-28, 2020

JOLIE CLAUDE BEAUTY 43 Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

COSMETOLOGIST

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS JOHN ROBINSON

KANO WILSON

KAREEN WILLIAMS

LABOURER

LABOURER

LABOURER

Hospital Lane, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. Makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, nail and skin care services.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

• Manual labor, minor maintenance and repairs.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 3427669 OR 242-1582

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20670

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20759

L&A TOURIST SHOPPING TRADE Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping, mopping the floor, and other work.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 3422986 OR 242-8751

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20737

LOUIS GRAVELEY SOUTH SCHOOL LANE, GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 232-1762

CONTACT: 231-6537

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

20781

MEDELINE JEAN

37 Back Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER

Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Run errands, remind patients of medications.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 331-0491

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20731

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 231-3958

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20710

BACK SALINA, GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 649-232-5588

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20761

LAND D VARIETY STORE

L.A.F CONSTRUCTION

87 Marby Drive, Juba Sound. Is seeking to employ a

51 Lower Bight Is seeking to employ a

MASON

• fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $7.50 hourly

MAINTENANCE MAN

• Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $10.00 hourly

CONTACT: 343-6168

This position is for a first time applicant Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20788

MAGASANI ATELIER & UPHOLSTERY #20 Bible Street, Blue Hills Is seeking a

MARIE JEAN LOUIS B12 LOWER BIGHT, LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

• Manual Labourer, clean and maintain premises.

• Minor maintenance and repairs.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

Over back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

UPHOLSTERER

Examine furniture frames, upholstery, springs and webbing to repair furniture and frames.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 244-4542

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 343-0133

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 20602

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20752

MENELIK ASTWOOD

MERLYN LIGHTBOURNE

Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Manual Labourer, clean and maintain premises.

• Minor maintenance and repairs.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 242-3005

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20782

Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Manual Labour, minor maintenance and repairs.

• Mus be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 246-4929

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

20741

CONTACT: 941-3063

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20730

CLASSIFIEDS 37 KAREN S. RONEY #27 Phase #1, Blue Hills Is seeking a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 432-6622

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20520

LITTLE ANGELS CHILDCARE SERVICE Chick A Willy, Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a

NANNY

• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 3426595 OR 242-0287

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20727

KIN KHAO

IBO Plaza, Leeward Highway, Providenciales is looking to hire a

SERVER

Salary: $1500.00 monthly, plus housing. Must have 3 5 years’ experience and be willing to work six (6) days a week.

Duties: take orders, seat customers, serve customers, take payments etc.

CONTACT: 343-3661

Position is for a Work Permit Holder. Belongers are encouraged to apply with Labour Board.

20663

LJ CONTRACTING SERVICES #5 Kass Road, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 331-8546 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

20766

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS POSITION AVAILABLE

MECHANIC • Must be a certified level 2 Jaguar & Land Rover Auto Mechanic with minimum 5 years of experience, with expertise to work on our other Brands • Must be able to perform vehicle diagnostics and updates using SDD, IDS, Chrysler wiTECH, Starscan, DRB III, Tech 2, NGS, and Fiat Examiner Diagnostic equipment • Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to customers / operator complaints; conduct inspections; repair engine failures; repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; and replace parts and components according to manufacturer standards • Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

• Must hold a valid driver license with a clean, insurable, driving record; must be able to drive manual and automatic transmissions This Ad is for work permit renewal. However, this position is open to all qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders.

Remuneration: Basic Wage (Retainer) - $7.40 per hour plus commission.

Drop your resume off at Mac Motors Ltd. 1089 Leeward Highway, Providenciales TCI or contact us on 649-339-3841 or email at jodell@claymore.tc 20725

38 CLASSIFIEDS MY DEE’S RESTAURANT

My Dee’s Plaza Mini Mall, Airport Road, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

Preparing the work station for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

Salary: $300 weekly

CONTACT: 245-1239

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20740

February 22-28, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

NATIVE ARTS & CRAFT SPECIALTY #23 The Bight

DOMESTIC WORKER

Cook, clean house and work in store.

(Renewal application)

Jerkeys’s Catering & Private Chef Before New Grants Gas Station, Millennium Highway

KITCHEN HELPER

Preparing and preparation of food.

EMAIL: BASSETT_27@ HOTMAIL.COM Belongers can apply to the Labour Department Contact: 242-8792 for further details

20749

OBED CONSTRUCTION

Sisal Road, Long Bay #61

PLUMBER

Interprets blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials. Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 343-1420

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20485

STHERLINE GASPARD The Bight, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 346-8553

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20744

SW CAFE

Ports of Call Plaza, 11 Sandcastle Road, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

BARMAID

Taking food orders, serving customers.

Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 231-2397

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

20755

WAGNER DEGUERRE

#4 Front Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 341-6536

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20760

HILLTOP LTD

whose address is 100 Ocean Drive, Turtle Tail, Providenciales is seeking to appoint a qualified

EXECUTIVE CHEF The successful applicant should have knowledge of food costing and controls, monthly inventory, knowledge of proper hygiene and safety, menu planning and costing, strong experience of cuisine worldwide, pastries, desert and chocolate.

Must be able to prepare allergen free food, in particular gluten free bread, pasta and pastries, and have deep knowledge of Vegan Food.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 15 years minimum kitchen experience • 10 years minimum executive chef experience • 3 years minimum pastry chef experience • Macrobiotic level 4 • Speaks French • Current Emergency medical training • Professional Supervisor or management training As guard dogs are on property, must be comfortable with dogs and must live on property.

Salary : $3’500.- per month

Spa Tropique is on the hunt to find the

BEST MASSAGE THERAPISTS ON ISLAND!

Interested candidates should send their resume and references no later than February 28th, 2020 to:

Marsha Blanche, Misick and Stanbrook, Email: marsha@misickstanbrook.tc *This position is not held by a work permit holder.

If you have at least three years of experience with a four star spa and have an upbeat and positive personality, we hope you will come and meet with us! If you are experienced in facials and nails – even better!

Applicants must be able to speak and write English fluently, have a clean driver’s license and their own vehicle in excellent working condition. Please see further requirements for applicants below.

We look forward to meeting you! Deadline for applications is: March 6th, 2020.

APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE: • Obtained a diploma in Massage Therapy from an internationally accredited school from Canada, Great Britain, United States, Australia, Jamaica, Thailand or Philippines.

• Completed a massage course of at least 1800 hours plus and 6 months of practical training.

• Certified in Reflexology, Hot Stone, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofacial Release, Prenatal Massage & Shiatsu.

• Other Modalities Required: Esthetician Licensing, Waxing, Manicure and Pedicures.

• At least 3 years experience with a spa rated 4 stars or above.

• Their own vehicle in excellent working order and a clean license.

• Fluent spoken and written English (a written exam will be provided).

• Basic computer skills for use of company software.

• Be available to work 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM every day. Weekends and holiday are a must. (Schedules are subject to change).

Renumeration: $6.25 hourly plus commission and gratuities.

Please email your resume to: relax@spatropique.com Applicants may also forward resumes to the government employee services offices.

20624

BEACH COTTAGE CONCIERGE LTD

TWO BUTLERS SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES SHOULD BE:

- - - - - -

Self-motivated, highly detail oriented Prepared to work long, inflexible hours including weekends and holidays Experienced in the luxury villa industry and/or with demanding clients Possessed of excellent awareness of housekeeping standards In possession of a driver’s licence and a clean driving record Willing to live in various villas when guests are in residence, and be on call 24/7 - An excellent communicator with a strong command of English - Computer literate in order to present incidental charges to the Villa Manager - Able to assist the private chef and serve as may be required - Highly knowledgeable of local activities, excursions, restaurants and places of interest to assist with guest recommendations - Very flexible and willing to multi-task and perform other duties as may be required - Skilled in food and beverage preparation, service - Able to train and supervise junior staff if required Salary – commensurate with experience but range between $1,5003,000 per month + gratuity

Turks & Caicos Islanders and permit holders with the right to work will have preference. Interested applicants are urged to apply by contacting info@tritonluxuryvilla.com or 441-5483 Long Bay Beach Drive, Long Bay, and also to the Labour Department.

February 22-28, 2020

SAIL PROVO

GRACE BAY 7TH STAR ROAD, GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

GARDENER

Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 331-3184

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20754

SCOODIE CONSTRUCTION

#139 Moonstone Road, Phase #2 Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE MAN

fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system.

Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 243-4905

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20734

PROVO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

19 Bible Street, Blue Hills, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Invites qualified applicants for the following:

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

REQUIREMENTS: • Be a committed born again Christian preferable of Baptist faith.

• Must be trained with a valid teacher’s certification

or diploma in education COMPENSATION: $1350-1500 monthly

JANITOR/ CLEANER

To provide janitorial services at the school 5 days per week at $7.00 per

THESE POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY BEING HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS Email: info@provochristianschool.com Phone: 941-5775

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Deadline for applications is March 6th, 2020

OLIN’S WATER DELIVERY Archie Morley, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

MECHANIC

Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.

Salary: $450 weekly

CONTACT: 344-2416

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board.This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20775

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

P&C CONSTRUCTION

Robinson Street, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 348-0267

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20779

PETER AND MARIA SAVORY

TRANQUILITY LANE, LEEWARD, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER • Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 231-0810

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20787

SMITHCO

#84 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD, FIVE CAYS Is seeking a

CASHIER - $7 HOURLY

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers.

HANDYMAN - $6.25 HOURLY

Fixing plumbing systems, providing repair guidance, cleaning and remodeling community spaces, and performing repair assessments.

CONTACT: 231-0984 EMAIL SMITHCOTCI@GMAIL.COM Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board These positions are currently held by work permit holders.

20711

R&C SNACK BAR

#100 Walter Cox Street, Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Hospital Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

GARDENER

• Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $275 weekly

HAIR BRAIDER

CONTACT: 241-6307

CONTACT: 332-0824

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

20776

WILLIAMS CATERING SERVICES

Kitchen helper - position held by a work permit holder • • • •

helping with processing of foods Keep the kitchen area clean and utensils clean Sweeping and mopping the floor on a regular basis Make sure the area where service is provided is sanitized and in proper condition • Rate $6.25 per hour

GORDON ELECTRIC

Electrician – Position to be held by a work permit holder DUTIES

• Read blueprints or technical diagrams • Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems • Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers • Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices • Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools • Follow local building regulations • Rate starting at $10 -$ 13.50 per hour

Plumber – Position to be help by a work permit holder DUTIES

• Interprets blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials • Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids • Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation • Assembles fittings and valves for installation • Installs water heaters • Tests plumbing systems for leaks and other problems • Analyses problem and identifies appropriate tools and materials for repair • Performs inspections of plumbing systems to identify and replace worn parts • Rate starting at $9 - $13 per hour

Labourer – position held by a work permit holder

• Assist Electricians and plumbers on job sites • Clean up job sites • Rate 6.25 – 10 per hour

Handyman – Position to be held by a work permit holder DUTIES

RERON WILLIAMS

• Fix doors in the organization and change the locks if they are bad.

• Carry out carpentry works by fixing furniture.

• Repair electrical gadgets.

• Carry out flooring works.

• Troubleshoot general problems.

• Repair and replace general hardware.

• Remove stains and paint building when necessary.

• Attend to members of staff promptly when called upon.

• • • • •

Braiding, Weaving, Relaxing, Loc, grooming And maintenance, cutting And trimming and styling.

Must be willing to work 5-6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 209673

RAYMOND BUREY

39 Mangrove Ave, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

GREENKEEPER

• maintenance and planting of trees, shrubs and flower beds.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 244-6386

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 02739

• Rate $8.00 per hour

GORDON SUPPLY

Store Clerk – position held by a work permit holder DUTIES:

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Greets customers.

Assists customers in locating items on the sales floor.

Retrieves items from the stockroom as needed.

Explains product features and benefits to customers.

Processes register transactions.

Assists in taking store inventory.

Maintains inventory records.

Restocks items on the sales floor.

Makes sure store is neat and well organized.

Answers customer questions about items in stock.

Addresses and resolves customer issues and concerns.

Answers store telephones, assists callers Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays Rate $8.25 per hour

Labourer position held by a work permit holder • • • •

Assist customers with loading items in vehicle Cut wires & pipes Helps clean the store during closing shifts Rate $6.50 per hour

THE LODGINGS

Villa Housekeeper Supervisor - To be held by work permit holder DUTIES:

• Supervised answering immediately to request from guests, as well as from other departments • Load cart with supplies such as linens and move it to the required area • Enter guest rooms by adhering to proper procedures and ensure they are vacant • Replace used amenities in guest rooms • Provide clean linens and terry for dirty ones • Fold towels, make beds, and ensure bathrooms are clean • Take away, room service items, dirty linen, and trash • Dust furnishings and walls and remove marks from them • Carry out floor care duties in hallway and guest rooms, and mop floor • Adhere to all safety, security, and company procedures and policies • Rate $7.50-9 per hour

Labourer – to be held by a work permit holder DUTIES:

• • • •

Fix little odds and ends around the property Keep around property clean at all times Assist in lifting heavy bags Rate $6.50 per hour

Address: Williams Plaza, Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands .Contact 946-4726 .Resumes can be faxed to 941-3425 and the Labor Department, Providenciales as soon as possible.

20790

40 CLASSIFIEDS

February 22-28, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ROYAL TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS POLICE FORCE

JOB VACANCY

911 CALL CENTRE LEVEL II TELECOMMUNICATOR The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is seeking team-oriented and selfmotivated persons to work in a dynamic professional atmosphere in the 911 Call Centre in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. The position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for the incumbents to assist the center in providing 24 hour professional, efficient emergency response to all emergencies. Successful candidates will be sworn in as Special Constables and as such must adhere to the Police Force Ordinance and all applicable rules and regulations associated.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

This is a highly skilled job position requiring the post holder to assist the 911 Call Centre in providing 24 hour professional, efficient emergency response to all emergencies.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE JOB:

• The position requires excellent communication skills • The position requires the incumbent to display excellent delivery in call handling and emergency response • Must have the ability to hear and understand sound sources coming through a communications headset and or radio or standard telephone receiver • Must have the ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media, including color coded computer screen • Must have the ability to write English legibly and record names and numbers accurately (i.e., not transpose numbers and letters) • Must have the ability to coordinate the movements of two or more limbs together for purposes of operating the radio or telephone equipment simultaneously; the ability to remain seated at the same work station for extended periods of time

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have at least three (3) CXC passes two of which should include English and Mathematics. A foreign language is desirable.

REQUIREMENT:

The post holder will receive training leading up to Certification in the following:1. Public Safety Telecommunications 1 (APCO) 2. Emergency Medical Dispatch (APCO) 3. Fire Services Communications (APCO) 4. Adult and Infant First Aid and CPR

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Normal work schedule may be 8 or 12 hour shifts which can be on weekends and holidays and is subject to change at short notice. Unscheduled hours may be required in the case of excessive workloads, unforeseen personnel shortfalls, or emergency situations.

Additionally Incumbents must be able to pass an extensive background check and application process, including criminal history check, aptitude testing, psychological evaluation, and drug screening.

SALARY: $22,140.00 per annum Allowances: $10,800.00 per annum

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport Photo page.

Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Human Resources Department, Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, Old Airport Road, Grand; or sent by email to: recruitment@tcipolice.tc with the subject Line being 911 Telecommunicator, Applications sent by post or brought by hand should have the subject: 911 Telecommunicator Clearly marked on the envelopes. Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Ordinance.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6th March 2020

WALKIN EQUIPMENT & CONTRACTING Blue Hills Road. Is seeking to employ a

FULL-TIME MECHANIC Keeps 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. Salary: $10.00 per hour

Contact: 649-946-4411 Email: Walkinequipltd@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

YUDITH FLOWER SHOP #5 RICHMOND HILL, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

FLORIST

• Sell and arrange flowers.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 3455838 OR 241-8366

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20736

SNR PROFESSIONAL & RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SVCS Is seeking to employ:

GARDNER/ LABORER X 5 @ $6.50 PER HR

Duties: Cleaning up worksites and residential areas from debris, assist with general cleaning up tasks.

This post is a first-time work permit holder

DOMESTIC WORKER / NANNY / HOUSEKEEPER X 6 @ $6.50 - $7.00 PER HR Duties: Clean, Iron, Babysit, do laundry and other general housework These positions are for first time work permit holders

All applicants must be willing to work 6 days a week including weekends and holidays and also some nights.

Please drop resumes to: Care Professional Consultantncy located in Sam’s Harvey Bldg.

Unit # 9 Downtown, Providenciales. Or call: 347-3465. TCI belongers can also drop their resumes to the Labor Department, Providenciales.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline to receive application is March 2nd, 2020

20723

Personal Concierge Provo Turquoise Ltd is in search of a friendly and professional Personal Concierge to assist in all client services.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Upon request of clients, make reservations at local establishments such as restaurants, businesses and other entertainment venues.

• Complete exchanges and returns in a timely and professional manner.

• Help with the organization of on-site events, including weddings, business fairs, and corporate meetings.

• Greet clients when they arrive at the villa, offer them an orientation tour and answer all their questions • Process important queries and manage customer expectations in a polite and friendly manner.

• Keep track of frequent clients and create a tailored experience based on their personal needs.

• Coordinating the organization and administrative functions in the Concierge Department.

• Participating in all regular operational meetings and in the formulation of strategic business plans.

REQUIREMENTS: • Experienced hospitality with minimum 5 years.

• Computer literacy skills and talent for technology.

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent knowledge of local attractions and establishments.

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Hostfully, Dropbox, Google Doc, etc.

• High level of integrity, good manners and show initiative.

• Skills in multitasking and good timemanagement.

• Flexibility and always available to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation (including weekends) • Financial, Business and/or Hospitality Management degree with a passion for customer service.

This position pays $31,200 per annum.

Interested applicants can contact us from Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm on (649) 332-2232, E-mail cover letter outlining your interest and supporting experience along with your Resume or C.V. to info@theoceanstays.com or at Long Bay Storage, Unit R3, Leeward Hwy (on appointment). Belongers are encouraged to also apply to the Labour Department.

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ZARDO OUTTEN

#27 Robinson Street, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER • Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 246-7760

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20729

1025 Leeward Highway. Is seeking to employ

ONE BAKERY ASSISTANT • • • •

Responsible for general cleaning of bakery equipment.

Make sure bakery is kept tidy at all times.

Packing of baking products for distribution.

Must be honest and have a pleasant attitude towards customers.

• Must be willing to work from 4:00am-1:00pm (long hours). 5 days per week and sometimes weekends.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

20812

THE TERRACE RESTAURANT ON GRACE BAY 2 Grace Bay Road, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

DISHWASHER Washing dishes, pots, pans, and flatware, and resetting dining areas. Preparing dining areas and kitchen for next shift by cleaning and restocking dining areas and cook stations Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 946-5396 OR 432-1025 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20778

JOSCELYNE JOSEPH- LOCKHART SOUTH CAICOS is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Housekeeping work which includes sweeping, mopping the floor, cleaning of bathroom/kitchen, Laundry and cooking.

Salary: $6:50 hourly

CONTACT: 242-2061

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

20807

REITA BEATRICE BASDEN

HOSPITAL LANE, GRAND TURK. 246-1221

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 342-8555

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20809

HELPER DUTIES: TO HELP TAKE CARE OF BABY SALARY $6.25 PER HOUR

THE POSITION IS VACANT BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT

20814

CARIB GLASS & SUPPLY

#6 Leeward Highway, Providenciales. Is seeking to employ

TWO (2) GLAZIERS/GLASS TECHNICIANS These applicants must have 10 years’ experience in shop front and window glazing, certain wall systems, ALL glass interior and entrance systems, cutting/installing glass, mirror, aluminum windows and fabrication of metal frames.

Successful applicants must be able to read architectural and structural drawing and have a valid driver’s license.

Normal working hours are from 8:30am to 5:30pm- (1hour lunch) (number of hours worked may vary occasionally depending on our work demand). Rate of pay is $30.00 per hour Contact: 649-946-8541 Interested candidates please submit your resume to the Labour Department email: aribglasstci@aol.com This is for renewal of work permit. Offer expires March 20th,2020

EDWIN LAPORTE

BAMBARRA BAKERY

Contact: 946-4536 Email: info@winecellar.tc or discount@tciway.tc Fax: 946-4871 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

AMAZING INTERNATIONAL STORE #38 FIVE CAYS ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

CLASSIFIEDS 41

LAVAR FULLER WALKING

NEW ROAD, FIVE CAYS, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER Taking care of his baby.

Feeding, washing and keeping her clean.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 244-5242

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20815

#13 LONG BAY HEIGHTS, PROVIDENCIALES

PART -TIME LABOURER

DUTIES: CLEANING AROUND PREMISES SALARY $300.00 PER WEEK CONTACT: 232-3037 THIS POSITION IS VACANT BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT

20708

THOMAS EWING

#12 ROAD DOCTORS, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 244-0065

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20773

MUSIC IS LIFE PRODUCTIONS #13 CULTURAL MARKET, GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

MUSICIAN

Perform music in front of crowd. Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 242-7545

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20795

JOB ADVERTISEMENT Wymara Resort and Villas is a contemporary luxury full-service boutique resort on Grace Bay Beach. We are looking for driven and energetic professionals with Five Star experience and who are committed to achieving excellence by ensuring Five Star standards and services are continuously delivered.

RESTAURANT MANAGER Ensure the highest levels of professionalism are maintained in providing our customers consistent service quality. Ensuring that the day-to-day operation of Stelle Restaurant and Zest Restaurant are always to standard. Is Responsible to assist the Food and Beverage Manager in the running of the entire Food and Beverage operation.

Experience and Qualifications: Experience in Managing 200 to350-seater culinary venues and marketing, advertising the Food and Beverage department planning events such as private functions and wedding venues. Three to five years in experience in similar role and ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.

RESPONSIBILITIES • Ensuring all policies and standards are maintained with the object being to maximize profitability with sales of food and beverage products.

• Maintain correct safety and security procedures as required and ensure all staff are aware of these procedures in their specific work areas.

• Maintain cleanliness of all outlets-restaurant, lounge, service areas, room service.

• Ensure that all standards and hotel cash handling procedures are met.

• Recruiting and hiring restaurant staff, and payroll.

• Train staff to adhere outlet service standards.

• Ensures integration of departmental goals in game plans. Knowledge of specific hospitality industry applications (SMS, Avero, OpenTable, MICROS POS).

• Works with Food and Beverage Manager to develop and implement promotions, food and wine pairings, menu items and presentations.

• Develops a food and beverage operating strategy that is aligned with the brand’s business strategy and leads its execution.

Work with the Food and Beverage Manager to control food, beverage, operating equipment and linen item par stocks, and authorize requisitions and transfers.

Salary range: 25K – 40K per annum

Interested applicants can contact our Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm on (649)941-7555. E- Mail cover letter outlining your interest and supporting experience in a particular position along with your Resume or C.V. to hr@wymara.com

20894

February 22-28, 2020

42 CLASSIFIEDS TOMMY CONSTRUCTION

PALM GROVE, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Duties: To clean and Maintain premises by raking And cleaning windows and Doors.

SALARY: $7.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 231-3116 Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This is position is currently held By a work permit holder.

20650

DESIGN BUILD ASSOCIATES LTD The RA Shaw Group P.O Box 112 Unit h 204 2nd floor, The Regent Village Brace Bay Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands Email: wwwRAShawGroup. com Tele: 1649-941 4394

PLUMBER

SALARY: $8.50 PER HOUR MONDAY – FRIDAY FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT

20594

GODET JOHN LEON Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-1529 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

20604

February 22-28, 2020

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

B BEAUTY BOX

18 Old Airport Road, Providenciales. Is seeking a

COSMETOLOGIST

• Shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. Apply makeup, dress wigs, hair removal, nail and skin care services.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour CONTACT: 649-946-4351 EMAIL: KITCHANDRA_ PENN@HOTMAIL.COM

BEAUTY SALON MERCEDES #4 Old Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

HAIR STYLIST Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 242-963

CECELIA RITCHIE 317 Millennium Heights, Blue Hills, Providenciales 341-9755. Seeking a

236 C, Leeward Highway, Providenciales. 247-6323 Seeking a

CASHIER

DOMESTIC WORKER

MAINTENANCE WORKER

Acting on behalf of Watkins Variety Store #1 Vicky Court St., Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

Receive payment by cash, checks and credit card, issue receipt and changes.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 241-8642

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20641

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

DEDRA HARVEY

DANNERIS HALL

COOLING ZONE AIR-CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION #3 Club Sodax, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

20632

Moore Lane, Juba Sound, Providenciales is seeking to employ a

Carrighton Williams Apt#3 Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets , kitchen, living room, laundering sheet, towel and personal clothing and other house work. Salary $6.50 hourly.

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

THIS POSITION IS VACANT BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT

CONTACT: 342-0049

20595

DUCT MAN - $10 HOURLY

Building and installing duct.

SERVICE MAN - $10 HOURLY

Service system, troubleshoot and repair air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.

LABOURER - $7.50 HOURLY Cleaning sites and fix stuff in shop.

6 days a week at $6.50 providing care for a child, housecleaning, laundry, running errands and cooking.

6 days a week at $10.00 repairing, servicing and up keep of all the units and systems of a facility

THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT

THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT

LEONARD HIGGS

FNM VARIETY

20655

Lower Bight, Providenciales 941-3966. Seeking a

GARDENER

6 days a week at $6.50 trim lawn edges for neatness, remove lawn clippings, and clear other debris from the ground using rakes, brooms, and powered leaf blowers; prune Trees and Shrubs....

CONTACT 243-0180 20609

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20621

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT

GRACE BAY SUITES

HERITAGE HORSEBACK RIDING

HMJ CONSTRUCTION

KADINE DELPHIN

353B Grace Bay Road Grace Bay, PLS TKCA 1ZZ Contact number is: 649-231-7050 First time for positions.

EMAIL: allnewgracebaysuites@ gmail.com

GENERAL LABOURER Duties: chores, minor maintenance and repairs Salary: $7.00 per hour plus service charge, 6 days per week

HAIR STYLIST

Duties: perms, cutting, styling, braiding, loc Salary: $7.00 per hour plus service charge, 6 days per week 20647

#357 South Dock Road

STABLE HAND

Riding and horse handling (training, grooming, tacking up, cleaning tack, cleaning stalls, and lunging).

Salary-$1,200 per month must have experience with horses be able to administer treatment.

CONTACT 2321970

heritagehorsebackriding2015@ gmail.com

this position is vacant Belonger are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

20653

CONTACT: 232-3261

20593

Norway RD., Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

• Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, set up forms for the pouring of concrete foundations, and clean worksite, and take down bracing and scaffolding.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 247-5812

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

20586

LUIS A. FREITES

#87 Marby Drive, Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a

InterHealth Canada Construction and Services has pleasure in announcing the following vacancies within the Facilities Management Department at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales.

• LEAD FACILITIES ASSISTANT WITH SEAMSTRESS SKILLS • PORTER TEAM LEADER • HOSPITAL PORTER

LABOURER

• Applicants must have relevent experience in the field they have applied for. Must be able to work 40 hours per week (5 shifts allocated over 7 days and include weekend working and bank holidays).

• Must have excellent customer service, English language skills and literacy are required for all posts. *Salaries dependant on qualifications and experience

Interested candidates please forward your resume to: Dpinnock@interhealthcanada.tc.

For further information and queries, please contact Donique Pinnock on Tel: 941-2800 Ext 71802 20645

CLAYKEA’S ON CALL

C&S PROFESSIONAL

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 343-6168

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20618

20658

#1 Residence Yard, Five Cays, Providenciales 243-5992

NANNY

care for my children, supervise while am at work, maintain the house clean, wash dishes, clean dining & living room, wash and iron Salary starts at $6.25 per hour.

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

20637

MAGASANI ATELIER & UPHOLSTERY #20 Bible Street, Blue Hills Is seeking a

ELECTRICIAN

Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 244-4542

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

20602

20657

Leeward Highway, Providenciales. 242-9472

SEEKING SALES PERSON

6 days a week at $7.00 Selling products and providing customer service to consumers on the shop floor.

THIS POSITION IS FOR RENEWAL OF WORK PERMIT BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT

20656

J&C INTERNET CAFE

#14 BEHIND BALL PARK, DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

SALES PERSON

• Selling items.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $7.30 hourly

CONTACT: 341-1021

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

20620

JOANEL TAILOR SHOP 704 The Bight, Leeward Highway. Is seeking a

TAILOR

Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations. Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines.

Measure parts such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 347-3638

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20626

February 22-28, 2020

THREE K’S RESTAURANT AND BAR

GRAND TURK LIQUORS

Pond Street, Grand Turk. Is seeking to employ a

SALES CLERK • Must have strong knowledge/experience of beverage industry with specify knowledge of wines, spirits and tobacco.

• Must have a positive attitude to work and an excellent customer service skill.

• Must have knowledge of counterpoint.

• Must be a team player and able to work with individuals at all levels of the company.

Salary: $7 hourly

SEND RESUME TO FAX: 946-2262 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20810

#2 Moon Stone Rd, Blue Hills tel: 243-4905

$6.25 p/h taking care of two kids.

-8.00 p/h Provides assistance in the preparation of tile and stone surfaces.

MASON HELPER

SWANN CUTS HAIR STUDIO.

#53, P. O. Box 68, Blue Mountain, Provo, tel: 649231-0337

A102 Graceway Plaza, IGA Leeward Hwy 345-7347

-$8.00p/h Cut tiles and shape them.

- $6.25 p/h Cut, perm, bleach and style hair.

TILE LAYER

• Take orders and serve food and beverages.

Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 231-2397

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20808

SCOODIE CONSTRUCTION

Blue Hills, Provo Tel: 2315173

COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION,

WAITRESS

MERVIN COX

THOMAS PARKER

GARDENER

LABOURER • General labourer

327 Chalk Sound Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands

Able to maintain the landscaping and cleaning of yard.

Belongers are encouraged to send resumes to the Labour Department as this position is currently held by a Work Permit holder. $6.50per hour 649-231-6710 MERVCO.ACC@GMAIL.COM

20636

COSMETOLOGIST

These position is currently held by work permit holder Belonger are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the labour board.

208133

Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

chores, minor maintenance and repairs.

• Must be willing to work 5 days weekly.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 347-0522

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

20633

TIKI HUT

#136 Turtle Cove Marina Is seeking to employ a

RESTAURANT CAPTAIN

• Arrange schedule, placing orders and supervise staff.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 941-5341

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20628

LUXURY VILLA – BUTLER

Murray Hill, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

BABYSITTER

UNIT #3 MISSICK PLAZA, AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

VERNON MALCOLM

WARD’S CONSULTANCY ARTHUR ALVERT ASHTON

CLASSIFIEDS 43

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

We are looking for an honest, hardworking, self-motivated individual with keen organizational and communication skills to join our team. The butler must be knowledgeable about services offered and serve as an attentive liaison between guest and staff. Please note this position requires the applicant to be on call 24/7.

MAINTENANCE MAN Duties: To fix, maintain Building problems and yard Maintenance as necessary.

SALARY: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 245-5949

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Employment Services Office. This is a first Time application. 20802

BUTLER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • • • • • • • •

Inspect villa before and after guest arrival Greet guest upon arrival, unpacking and packing guest suitcases/bags Anticipate and meet guest needs See Guest off upon departure Unpacking and packing guest clothing Ironing clothing and pressing linen Serve meal & prepare cocktail and other beverages Run errands (must have valid driver’s license) Must clean rooms and assist with the upkeep of the villa Assist with replenishing inventory, including cleaning supplies, dishware, etc.

BUTLER REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

ANTHONET TALBOT North District, Salt Cay Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Duties: To clean maintain Premises, to clean up leaves And dispose of garbage, to Secure buildings and any other duties as necessary.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 244-8392

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is held by a work Permit holder.

20800

PATRIANNA SIMMONS

South District, Salt Cay Is seeking to employ

CHARIDAN LIGHTBOURNE

Hospital Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Duties: To clean maintain Premises, to clean up leaves And dispose of garbage, to Secure buildings and any other duties as necessary.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 341-1873 Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This is a first time work Permit application.

20801

OTIS MORRIS

THE QUARRY, OVER BACK GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

A KITCHEN HELPER

Duties: Help the cook, Clean Dishes, Mop and Clean floors.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 232-6009

Belongers are asked to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A worker permit holder. 20797

Duties: Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and Polishing and other household Chores.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-4027

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work Permit holder.

20799

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

Parade Street, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

• • • •

Certification in Safety Management or Food Safety Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a butler at a luxury villa/resort Must have a sunny disposition and must maintain a positive attitude Ability to adapt to fast paced-paced environment

Please note that renumeration for this position ranges from $1500.00 to $2500 per month based on qualifications and experience. Interested persons are asked to send a copy of their resume to hr@thesource.tc and send a copy to The Employment/Labour Department.

Duties: Cleaning the church, Mopping, sweeping, vacuuming Rugs, cleaning windows and doors.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

A LIVE IN TECHNICIAN/CARETAKER FOR A PRIVATE VILLA

CONTACT: 946-2900

The successful candidate will work closely with the Property manager and is expected to assist with the upkeep and maintenance of the villa.

Belongers are encouraged to Submit a copy of their resume To the Labour Board.

This is a First time work permit application. 20798

GQ CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Osborne Road, Grand Turk.

Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

Duties: To Install Structures and fixtures, Doors, Windows, must be Able to use electrical tools. Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 231-0188

Belongers are asked to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This is a first Time work permit applications.

20796

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• • • •

Attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must be Pro active Must have certification in Electrical & Plumbing Installation and the ability to read MEP Plans • Must have technical experience working on Irrigation Systems, Water pumps • Must have experience in General Maintenance & Carpentry • Must be able to maintain Creston Audio Visual Systems

TECHNICIAN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Please note this position requires the applicant to be on call 24/7.

• Must be willing to work with the team and assist in training and delegating maintenance staff • Applicant must have a good command of the English Language • Computer literacy is required in order to access equipment and part replacement information and ordering • Must possess a clean driver’s license and police record Please note that this position is held by a work permit holder. Renumeration for this position ranges from at $1700.00 to $2500 per month. Interested persons are asked to send a copy of their resume to hr@thesource.tc and send a copy to The Employment/Labour Department.

20623

44 CLASSIFIEDS LUCIENE FREDIC Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

MASON - $8 HOURLY

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

2 LABOURERS - 7 HOURLY

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames.

CONTACT: 342-2986

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20701

LAURENT JEAN #18 SHRUB ROAD, MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

MASON

• Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $350 weekly

CONTACT: 232-6492

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20707

JERMAINE LAPORTE

#13 LONG BAY HEIGHTS, PROVIDENCIALES

DALE A. GRANT

JENIFER MASICLAT 65 Hope St., Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

Breezy Brae, Grand Turk. Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

MAINTENANCE MAN

• fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines.

Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly CONTACT: 245-2851

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20704

PART-TIME LABOURER

DUTIES: CLEANING AROUND PREMISES SALARY $300.00 PER WEEK

CONTACT: 232-3037

THIS POSITION IS VACANT. BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT

20708

HANDYMAN

• responsible for the upkeep of all equipment of the property • ensure that all work areas are properly maintained at all times • surroundings are kept in a clean and orderly

condition e.g. cleaning of pool, and other equipment, raking and sweeping of yard and other areas along with other related chores • must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board (this position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder) 20712

GRACE BAY PAINT & SUPPLY LTD. Is seeking a qualified individual for the following position. Only candidate who meet minimum qualifications and requirements will be considered. Applicants may be required to pass a written skills test. Qualified Turks Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Department.

Coating Specialist

CONTACT: 241-1652

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 941-4562

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20700

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

LEVEL & SQUARE DESIGNS SERVICES 35 Fellowship Cl., Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ

2 STEEL MEN - $9.50 HOURLY

Build and install iron or steel girders, columns and other construction materials to form buildings and reinforce concretes fabricating steel bars.

2 CARPENTERS - $9.50 HOURLY

Building structures forms following blueprints preparing

ground for concretes & cleaning work area after works.

2 MASONS - $9.50 HOURLY

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick & stone laying repairing walls and other.

Monday to Friday 7am to 5:30pm Saturday 7am to 2pm

CONTACT: 649-247-4924 EMAIL: COOLRAY2010@HOTMAIL.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20702

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS TSI MANAGEMENT 382 Grace Bay Road

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for supporting the customer service and sales offers at Grace Bay Paint and Supply Ltd. Through specialized knowledge of coating products and their installation. The ideal candidate will be able to fluently educate customers on the benefits of each coating and translate of using these products. This candidate must also have prior certification, experience, and factory-sponsored training with the installation of specialized coating, including Llumar film coatings. This person must also be able to accurately estimate coating jobs, schedules, and properly install Llumar film coatings. This position is also seeking to expand sales of products in new customer markets.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION:

CONTACT: 343-4599

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20699

LABOURER

CONTACT: 231-4043

• Customer service skills, including problem solving and dealing with difficult situations.

• Must be able to write and speak in English fluently and have good written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be able to retrieve material from shelves and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to operate a computer and point of sale system and communicate via the telephone.

• Must have a valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation.

• Must be proficient in mathematics with

Taking care of child and cleaning the house.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

Long Bay Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Chalk Sound, Providenciales, is seeking to employ a

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

LIVE-IN NANNY/ DOMESTIC WORKER

SANDRA COALBROOKE

ISLAND HIDEAWAY

LOVE MORLEY

#18 Butterfly Cl., Parrot Cut St., Cooper Jack Is seeking to employ a

February 22-28, 2020

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ability to calculate surface area and estimate jobs accordingly.

• Must have prior experience and certification in the factory-sponsored training of Llumar film coatings.

• Must have certified installation training in residential and commercial film coatings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in Microsoft office applications.

• Able to speak a second language.

• Experience working in the construction industry.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED required.

• Certification in Safety Management or Food Safety a plus.

• At least Two years of experience in hospitality, customer service or related field.

• Must be able to maintain a positive attitude under stressful work conditions.

DUTIES:

• Answer calls to the household phone, greet guests at the door, assist in the planning of events and dinner parties, oversee table settings, and serve drinks and food.

• Communicate with housekeeping to ensure rooms are cleaned are the most convenient time for guests.

• Run errands for guests when necessary.

• Ensure guests’ room are clean and tidy up when necessary.

• Recommend and arrange amenities for guests.

• See guests off when they check out.

• Remain well-groomed at all times.

• Keep up-to-date on all hotel policies on safety and hygiene.

• Perform all duties with discretion, professionalism and a pleasant demeanor.

Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 441-8515

CONTACT: 649-441-8515

Applications can be submitted directly to dylan@ gracebaypaintandsupply.com or in person at 1216 Leeward Hwy.

BUTLER

20709

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20706

February 22-28, 2020 SHAPHAN HINSON

Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

LABOURER • Cleaning outside the

• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $400 weekly

property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis.

• Must be willing to work.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 245-1811

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20616

CAICOS CAFE

Governors Road, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

• Sweeping, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, and other work.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

DOMESTIC WORKER

Mopping, cleaning of walls, sweeping and polishing.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 232-4980

CONTACT: 441-0237

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20667

ASSISTANT CHEF

• Assist chef.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 246-6237

THIS POSITION IS FOR RENEWAL BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT

MASON HELPER

Helping mason.

Salary: $700 bi-weekly

CONTACT: 231-0360

FRANKLYN WILLIAMS

PELICAN BEACH HOTEL

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20661

20676

Back Salina, Grad Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• To clean house and do laundry.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 244-3638

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20671

Act on behalf of its clients:

CHEKINA SHOP

SALES CLERK

Salary $6.25 per hour Greet & assist Customers, ring up customers items etc

J & W CONSTRUCTION LTD

Unit#9 Storage Office Building Long Bay Road, 231-4519

- Starting Salary $6.50 - $9.00 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20643

Clean construction sites, form-work, install doors & windows etc All positions are currently held by work permit holders.

Qualified Belongers may apply with Labour Department.

OJ CAICOS GLASS

Industrial Park, Providenciales, Phone:231-6260

LABOURER & GLAZIERS

-Salary $6.25 - $8.00 per hour Clean shop, load truck, Cut & install glass, window screens etc

Positions are being advertise for work permit holder.

Qualified Belongers may apply with Labour Department

20674

35 Fellowship Cl., Millennium Highway, Blue Hills. Is seeking a

MAINTENANCE MAN

• fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $7.50 hourly

CONTACT: 247-4924 EMAIL: COOLRAY2010@ HOTMAIL.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20638

Turtle Cove Marina. Is seeking to employ a

DIVE PROFESSIONAL • Valid PADI/SSI.TDI membership and liability insurance • Certified open water Scuba Instructor or Dive Master • Working Knowledge of underwater camera/ video and editing • Computer Literate • STCW95 Compiant • Follow Captains instructions with

regard to daily boat maintenance / administration/ paper work/ safety drills • Living and working on board the vessel for 24/7 up to eight weeks, including weekends and holidays before vacation is allowed • Starting salary $400 • Experience in Hospitality industry Belongers need only apply

CONTACT: 343-2691 EMAIL: CLADAGGRESSOR@GMAIL.COM

ISLAND BARGAINS

#7 Center Mews, Leeward Highway

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK DRIVER Driving heavy duty delivery trucks.

BAY BISTRO RESTAURANT

#2 Princess Drive, The

2 KITCHEN HELPERS Helping with the preparation of food for services, clean all food handling.

2 DISHWASHERS

Ensuring the availability of clean dishes by bussing tables, washing dishes, pots, pans and flatware.

Belongers can also apply to the Labour department.

Contact: 242-8792

Kew Tow, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

To maintain cleanliness in the premises every day after work. To assist the masons and carpenters as needed.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 343-0445

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20664

20674

MARCIA GLINTON

Bight

EMAIL: BASSET_27@HOTMAIL.COM $6.25-$10.50 HOURLY

RJT CONSTRUCTION

THE HELP DESK Shrub Cl , Millennium Highway, Phone:242-5666

CONTACT: 649-331-0818

DUTIES:

DIANA BAR & RESTAURANT

#4 MARKET PLACE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

House work, sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathroom, kitchen, laundering personal clothing.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

TECHNICAL CLEANING SERVICES REPAIRS & SUPPLIES

TURKS AND CAICOS AGGRESSOR

WALKER CONSTRUCTION

Regent House, Suite F206, Regent Village, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20606

-246-7382 Whitby, North Caicos

MAINTENANCE

20613

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20669

CLOVERLEAF AGENCY

Fix and maintain building, and machines.

LABOURERS

DOMESTIC WORKER

Interested candidate may contact the employer at 1 (649) 241 1252 or the Employment Services, Labour Department, Providenciales, (TCI) regarding employment

CONTACT: 242-8145

ADJACENT TO KEW PLAZA, KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

36 subdivision Five Cays, Providenciales, (TCI) - Seeking employment for the following:

23 Parade Ave, Town Centre Building, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Salary is $6.50 per hrs. Hours of work is 8hrs per day and 5 days per week.

Applicant duties are cutting grass, trees and cleaning yards etc on a daily.

Positions are vacant and Belongers are encourage to apply for the positions.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20622

A.M SERVICES

SPOTLESS CLEANING SERVICES

SKY SPRAY

SHARON SWANN

Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER & CARPENTER

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20665

Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• General Labour chores, minor maintenance and repairs.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 244-5627

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20672

MJ’S RESTAURANT & BAR

#99 Walter Cox Drive, Kew Town. Is seeking a

WAITRESS • Take orders, serve food and drinks to patrons inside the establishment.

• Make sure that guests are being attended to and are satisfy.

• Must work 4 days a week Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 242-3910/232-7348 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20525

46 CLASSIFIEDS #33 Timber Crest, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

JOB DESCRIPTION – Cleaning the house, doing the laundry, Ironing, child care. Must be able to cook.

Salary - $6.50 per hour Number of days worked – 5 days a week, must be willing to work on weekends and holidays when necessary.

• Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters • To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $500 weekly

CONTACT NUMBER – 343-5218

CONTACT: 232-3007

State if first time or renewal – First time

20649

MOISE FINAL

ONE STOP MINI MART

#1 The Bight, Stubbs Road

MASON

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20611

CASHIER

Receiving payment by cash, check, credit card, count money in cash drawers, clean, sweep, fix shelves. Salary: $7

CONTACT: 432-3447 Belonger are encouraged to apply

20639

• Taking in inventory.

• 6 days per week.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 331-7425

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 20629

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

CONTACT: 243-9961

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. A minimum of three years experience within the Retail Pharmacy business will be an asset.

2. Certification from a reputable institution as well as proof of current pharmacist registration.

3. Good communication skills, and keen attention to details 4. Proficient in the English Language however a second language (Spanish or French Creole) will be an asset.

5. Knowledge of the Kroll pharmacy computer program or similar 6. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends in rotation.

• General church chores including teaching.

• Must be willing to work 5 days weekly.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 243-4141

22 Long Bay Road Is seeking to employ a

1. Dispensing prescription medication, checking dosage, giving advice and instruction on the usage of over-the-counter medicines and medical appliances.

2. Patient counseling on health matters especially relating to managing hypertensive and diabetic patients.

3. Liaising with doctors about prescriptions and new medication 4. Managing, supervising and training pharmacy support staff.

20627

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20634

TROPICAL TASTE

31E Airport Road. Is seeking a

WAITRESS

• Take orders and serve food and beverages.

Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 342-8841

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20587

533 Chalk Sound, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

1. Assist pharmacist in labeling and filling prescriptions as well as enter prescriptions into the computer 2. Assist patients in dropping off and picking up prescriptions 3. Compound oral solutions, ointments, and creams under Pharmacist supervision 4. Medication ordering 5. Work with insurance carriers to obtain payments and refilling authority Skills required: 1. Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician 2. Certification from a reputable institution as well as proof of current Pharmacy Technician license.

3. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

4. Understanding of medical terminology and calculations 5. Proficient in the English Language however a second language (Spanish or French Creole) will be an asset.

6. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends in rotation.

Ad is for permit renewal however position is open to all suitably qualified applicants. Salary ranges from $22,800.00 to $25,200.00.

CONTACT: 331-4328

DRYWALL WORKER

SALARY: 8.00 PER HOUR MONDAY - FRIDAY

RENEWAL - WORK PERMIT

20593

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

20619

MAINTENANCE MAN

• fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

• Responsible for installing wallboards to ceilings or to interior walls of buildings and applying plaster. Smooths out imperfections with trowels and shackle. Applies coats of compound after panels are mounted to walls or ceiling.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $10 hourly 20648

PAINTER

#4 R&M APARTMENT, SHRUB CL., BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

#13 Walter Cox Drive, Kew Town. Is seeking a

CONTACT: 343-1402

UNIT 106 OCEAN CLUB PLAZA GRACE BAY PROVIDENCIALES TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS Tele: 649-231-4336

R&M APARTMENT

LASER CUT CONSTRUCTION

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

TREVOR MUSGROVE/T HOLDING LTD

CONTACT: 344-3138

20663

position is open to all suitably • qualified applicants. Salary $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 345-8265

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20610

NAIL TECHNICIAN

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

Domestic Worker

PASTOR

Preaching to church.

Salary: $7 hourly

• Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

Preparing work stations for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

#3 Swann Apt., Black Crow Rd., Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

Pharmacy Technician Required

PHILADELPHY BAPTIST CHURCH OF SAINTS/ BISHOP DR. EMMANUEL INNOCENT PRESIDEND

THE NANA HAIR CENTER BOUTIQUE & SPA

LAS BRISAS RESTAURANT & BAR

Ad is for permit renewal however position is open to all suitably qualified applicants. Salary ranges from $36,000.00 to $42,000.00.

All applicants should apply to the Managing Director, Grace Bay Pharmacy, Box 1276, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands or email jobs@gracebaypharmacy.com.

INVENTORY/STORE ATTENDANT CLERK

VENICE GRAY

Community/Retail Pharmacy located on the Island of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, is seeking 3 fulltime pharmacists.

Needed for retail business.

Must be willing to work Weekends and Holidays Ad is for work permit renewal however

89 PALM GROVE BUILDING LOWER BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

OUTREACH MINISTRIES OF LOVE INC. Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

SEXTON/ CREOLE TEACHER

Pharmacist Needed

• • • •

ONE STOP MINI MART

CONTACT: 432-3447

20660

NANNY/ HOUSEKEEPER

19 Millennium Highway, Providenciales

February 22-28, 2020

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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20662

February 22-28, 2020 PREPARING LITTLE MINDS

RICARDO CONSTRUCTION

Gusman Plaza, Door #2, Blue Hills

Apt#7 Cherry Tree, Kew Town

DAYCARE WORKER/AID

Run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, set up worksite, clean worksite, and take down bracing and scaffolding.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Supervise infants.

• Make sure they are fed, clean and put down for rest.

• Change infants/babies for pick up by those parents who pick up times is 4:00 pm and thereafter Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 333-1114

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

20600

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LABOURER - $6.50 HOURLY

CARPENTER - $7 HOURLY

Follow blueprints and building plans. Install windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials

CONTACT: 348-0099

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board These positions are currently held by work permit holders

20509

EVARDNE WILLIAMS #303 GOLD AVENUE, MILLENIUM HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Cleaning mopping, Dusting, sweeping and Polishing and other household Chores.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-5980

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This position is for work Permit renewal application.

20675

ANANDA LTD DBA KB HOME

Located on Leeward Highway, Providenciales, has an immediate opening for

Two (2) STORE CLERKS These positions are held by Work Permit Holder.

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Responsible for sales activities; Assist and interact courteously and professionally with customers.

• Experience and Qualifications: High School Graduate; previous experience

as a Store Clerk would be as asset.

• Salary: $2000. Per month BELONGERS ONLY are encouraged to send their resume, clean police record and reference to:

Ms. Judy Missick Human Resource Manager - Ananda Ltd. Leeward Hwy, Providenciales. Tel: 9418155 Email: judy.missick@kbhomecenter.com 20561

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

SHA CONSTRUCTION,MAID TO CLEAN,NEWTECH CONSTRUCTION #03 SHRUB CL,BLUE HILLS. Cell : 432-3447 looking for:

CARPENTERS,WELDERS,MASONS,PLUMBERS,TILE LAYERS, LABOURERS,PAINTERS, STEELMAN, STONES FABRICATORS, CLEANERS, BUTLERS, CUSTODIANS Must be able to read and understand building drawings;layout and erect brick wall, concrete columns, beams, supports concrete staircaises; concrete floor rending,layout and build driveways, deck floos, swimming pool, cisters,competent with masonry tool and working knowledge

of imperial and metric measurement.

Perform maintenance and minors repairs( replacing broken switches,fixing doors handles, minor leaks, cut and polish rocks, install,measure, cut and shape.

Salaries started @$8- $13 per hr. Work 5-6 days a week.

Qualified belonger candidates should send their application.

email: shagroup@ hotmail.com Dead line January 24th for renewal and new work permit

20640

PROVO PONIES 32 Dolphin Lane, Long Bay Hills

STABLE HAND/TRAIL GUIDE WANTED Full time/$14 per hour • Must be able to organize a ride, guide and supervise inexperienced riders on trail rides. Must have own transportation and phone. Must weigh less than 155 pounds. Must speak English fluently, second language an asset.

• Willing work weekends and holidays.

• Applicant must have a minimum of 10 year experience in all aspects of stable maintenance. This includes: • Riding and horse handling (grooming, tacking up, cleaning tack, cleaning stalls, and lunging) • Knowledge of Equine Nutrition • Must have experience in teaching English lessons jumping.

Teaching adults and children (mainly tourists) basic riding skills.

• Trimming hooves and basic equine veterinary care including IV/ IM shots • Experience in breaking and training young horses and handling spirited horses an asset.

• Have knowledge in basic accounting is a bonus, Quickbooks, Excel. Further computer experience is an asset.

20607

MARLIN LIMITED Seeks a talented

COMPANY ADMINISTRATOR To join our team TO SUCCEED IN THIS POSITION, YOU MUST POSSESS:

• 2 years experience in corporate, banking, legal or accounting services • An undergraduate degree or diploma • The ability to think independently and proactively • A willingness to learn and grow on the job • Dedication to excellent customer-service • The ability to work to tight deadlines • Excellent knowledge of Word and Excel • Team spirit with a cooperative approach to your work • Turks Islander status or permanent residency

EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE CONSIDERED AN ASSET:

• Company secretarial work • Document management • Anti-Money-Laundering and customer due diligence collection If you believe this position would suit you, please forward your resume and references to:

resumes@marlintc.com

or deliver in person to our offices at Suite A210, Regent Village.

Salary will be very competitive and commensurate with experience.

PROVO BEVERAGES 52 Universal Drive, Providenciales, TCI

BOTTLED WATER PLANT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR • Maintenance of machines (Ozone calibrations, filter changes, RO membrane replacement, etc.)

• Ensuring quality standards in water produced including in-house testing as well as third party testing.

• Ensuring equipment manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule is adhered to (lubrication, seal replacements etc.)

• Parts replacement and repairs of machine when needed • Maintaining written records of maintenance on machinery preformed, production totals etc.

• Ensure packaging standards are kept • Supervision of water packaging production crew (ensuring safety standards, cleanliness, procedures adhered to etc.

This position pays $50,000 per annum.

CONTACT: 941-8850 Applicants must have prior experience in packaging operations, and be familiar with general food and beverage quality control standards.

Applicants to submit resume to: dave@turksheadbeer.com Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Department

20625

48 CLASSIFIEDS A&G VARIETY STORE

A&J GROCERIES SUPPLIES

#102 Granny Hill, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

The Bight, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CLEANER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 241-6565

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20651

• Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 344-6639

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20642

AA PALMER CLEANING

MILLENNIUM HEIGHT, PHASE 2, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Cleaning mopping, Dusting, sweeping and Polishing and other household Chores.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 331-2703

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This a First time work permit application.

20644

“EAGLE PAINT & BUILDING SUPPLIES

Location: South Dock Road, Providenciales Is seeking a Yard Attendant/

HANDY MAN Duties include cleaning common area, fixing furniture and other equipment, doing minor carpentry, assisting with loading customer supplies assist with weekly inventory.

Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

Salary $2,000.00 per month

PLEASE CONTACT: 6499461278 20659

ENOCK SIMMONS

is seeking to employ a Paint Specialist at a Wage of $14.5 per hour.” Call: 649 243 2851” # 179 South Dock Road, Providenciales, TC

PAINT SPECIALIST • Knowledgeable about paints and surfaces • Application of paint • Mixing of paint • Be able to sell paint to customers and guide them as to which paint to buy

ERB CONSTRUCTION LTD

NORTH SIDE CLOSE 10B, MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

MASON

CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR

CONTACT: 346-7316

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20605

GIBSON DESIGN BUILT

Prospect 10 Cooper Jack Bay, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands Tele: 649-243-0137

CARPENTER

SALARY: $8.50 PER HOUR MONDAY - FRIDAY 5 DAYS PER WEEK WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

TREVOR MUSGROVR/T HOLDING LTD

UNIT 106 OCEAN CLUB PLAZA GRACE BAY PROVIDENCIALES TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS Tele: 649-231-4336

PAINTER

• Be able build network of potential buys • Must be able to use Excel and Word • Must be able to send to manage email database and profiles

The ad indeed is for a first time work permit.

“Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board” 20614

554 SUNNY APT., LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices.

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters Salary: $14 hourly

February 22-28, 2020

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• Lay out, managing sites and looking after construction crews.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $15 hourly CONTACT: 231-4162 OR 331-1067 ERBCONTRACTOR@TCIWAY.TC

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20601

SALARY: 8.00 PER HOUR MONDAY - FRIDAY RENEWAL - WORK PERMIT

DESIGN BUILD ASSOCIATES LTD

The RA Shaw Group P.O Box 112 Unit h 204 2nd floor, The Regent Village Brace Bay Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands Email: www.RAShawGroup. com Tele: 1649-941 4394

PLUMBER

SALARY: $8.50 PER HOUR MONDAY – FRIDAY FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT 20592

EXCEL AGENCY Acting on behalf of

POSH CONTRACTOR 15 Aviation Drive, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

MASON

Lay blocks.

Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 331-7424 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

20631

KEVIN’S QUALITY CLEANING #43 Industrial Drive Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets and other work.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 941-5291

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20617

AFFINITY MANAGEMENT LTD 34 Grace Bay. Is seeking a

LABOURER

3 to 4 years of experience in working in the property management sector; Must be flexible; Excellent facility with common hand and power tools; Must be able to lift and bend.

Salary: $1,200 monthly

CONTACT: 649-247-4109

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20603

DEREK ASTWOOD WEST ROAD, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Cleaning mopping, Dusting, sweeping and, Polishing and other household, Chores.

Salary: $7.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 244-4452

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This is a first time work Permit application.

20651

DEREK ASTWOOD West Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden • To work 5 days per week Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 244-4452

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is vacant 20652

DR. LINDA WILLIAMS Good Street, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• General labourer chores, minor maintenance and repairs.

• Must be willing to work 5 days weekly.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 232-2049

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20635

EXCEL AGENCY

Acting on behalf of TORTILLAS #10 Cillotte Plaza, Blue Hills Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

DISHWASHER

Wash dishes Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 331-7425

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20630

Destination Turks and Caicos Ltd., #8 La Petite Place, Grace Bay, Providenciales Tel: 649-946-5855. Seeks to employ

TAILOR • Design/create wedding arch drapery; • Tablecloths, chair covers, arbor tents/draping.

• Repair canvas, voile or organza décor and

draping; • Install draping and décor and make necessary adjustments.

• Salary: $8.50 per hour

This ad is to facilitate a work permit application. Belongers are encouraged to send their resume to Labour Department or Email: hello@thekforce.com this position is vacant 20646

GABRIEL UNISEX BEAUTY SALON #3 FIRST FLOOR, SAM’S BUILDING, DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

HAIR BRAIDER

• Braiding clients’ hair.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 3348849 OR 341-3517

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20592

LAS BRISAS RESTAURANT AND BAR – 533 Chalk Sound Drive, Chalk Sound, Providenciales – is looking to hire a

UNIT #204 LAVELE BUILDING, GRACE BAY Is seeking a

LABOURER

Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, set up worksites, and even hand tools to workers, clean worksite, and take down bracing and scaffolding.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 333-4829

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20530

L&A TOURIST SHOPPING TRADE Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

SERVER Cook salary: $1500.00 monthly, plus housing– must have at least 5 years’ experience and be willing to work six (6) days a week.

Duties: take orders, seat customers, serve customers, take payments

CONTACT: RACHEL AT: 946-5306 This positon is vacant Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Department

GARLANDS CONSTRUCTION

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping, mopping the floor, and other work.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 346-3659

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Jemma Reekie beats world champion Halimah Nakaayi over 800m JEMMA Reekie beat world champion Halimah Nakaayi over 800m in France to record her second IAAF World Indoor Series win in five days.

The Scot won in two minutes and 0.34 seconds to beat the Ugandan - who won gold in Doha in October - in Lievin.

Reekie, 21, won the 1500m at the Grand Prix in Glasgow on Saturday, having recently broken three British indoor records inside a week.

PROFESSIONAL ISLAND LOOK

Grace Bay Beach, Lower Bight. 244-7519

HAIR BRAIDER Braiding and massaging.

Treating scalps, Coloring, styling, Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair.

Pay: 8.00 per hour RENEWAL, THIS POSITION IS HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

The Scot won in two minutes and 0.34 seconds.

Belonger will be given first preference

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ISSAC FARM INDUSTRY

Is seeking to hire:

FARM LABORER X 4 @ $6.50 PH. YANELY HALL

NORWAY, FIVE CAYS Is seeking a

CAREGIVER

• Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Run errands, remind patients of medications.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 332-2980

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DON R. PARKER

# 12 BEHIND CAM LOWER BIGHT ROAD 345-1851

CLEANER

To clean all areas within the yard, clean the gutters, trim down the trees in the yard, Sweeping and removing debris from outside, water the plants and assist with other cleaner work around the property.

Salary starts at $6.25 per hour.

FIRST TIME, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

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Acting on behalf of

7 Shores Unit #1, Leeward Highway

BABYSITTER - $6.25 HOURLY

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary.

Tel: 241-6461

D&B TILE

Blue Hills

TILE LAYER - $8 HOURLY

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames.

Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 342-2511

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

20817

Unit #5 Sherlock Walkin Building, 18 Old Airport Road.

Is seeking to employ a

Lay Tiles.

232-3465

J.LUCIEN CONSTRUCTION

KITCHEN HELPER

2005 Plaza, Five Cays Road

PAINTER - $8 HOURLY Paint walls

LAVISH BEAUTY SPA & SALON

43 Industrial Drive Road, Five Cays

HAIR STYLIST - $8 HOURLY Styling hair.

244-2128

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

#12 Musgrove Hill, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

SANCHEZ AND WILLIAMS CAFE

P&D EMPLOYMENT DAVID GEORGE CAMPBELL

SAM’S SHOP

20816

Preparing the work station for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 231-2397

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 20820

Duties: Soil cultivation, digging, forking, weeding, seed sowing, planting, cleaning of debris, and feeding livestock.

This post is a first-time work permit holder

ISSAC CONSTRUCTION DOMESTIC WORKER X 2 @ $6.50 Duties: Weep and mop floors, clean windows and other general cleaning duties

PAINTERS X 1 @$9.00 PH.

Duties: apply paints and stains and coating to interior and exterior walls of homes and other structural buildings and surfaces.

MASON X 2 @ $8.00 PH.

Duties: Repairs brick, concrete and or stone sidewalks, walls and or buildings, mix concrete, lay blocks, and plaster

LABORERS X 3 @ $6.50 PH.

Duties: Keep interior and exterior of building and property clean by performing a variety of cleaning chores such as washing walls, collect and disposing of trash and debris Positions are for first time work permit holders

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS A WEEK INCLUDING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.

EMAILS EMAIL APPLICATIONS TO: ISSACGROUPOFCOMPANIES@GMAIL.COM 347-3465. TCI BELONGERS CAN ALSO DROP THEIR RESUMES TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT, PROVIDENCIALES. DEADLINE TO RECEIVE APPLICATION IS MARCH 2ND, 2020

PIERRE & RONY CONSTRUCTION SOUTH CAICOS is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

Duties: Prepare invoices, receive payment by cash and cheques, issue receipts and change due to customers, and balance out daily. Salary: $7:00 hourly

CONTACT: RONY VALMY 346-6801

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GRAND TURK LIQUORS

Pond Street, Grand Turk. Is seeking to employ

2 LABOURERS

DESCRIPTION OF JOB: • Inbond/exbond inventory for distribution to warehouse and wholesale.

• Offloading containers on a daily basis into warehouses.

• Must be able to drive forklift to unload/load inventory.

• Manage assigned section of the warehouse ensuring area is kept neat and tidy at all times.

• Work is mostly manual and lifting inventory is a must Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: JOEY MISSICK ON 946-2262 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 20811

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Armand Duplantis was born in the United States, but chose to represent his mother’s native country of Sweden.

Armand Duplantis: Pole vaulter sets new world record at Glasgow Indoor Grand Prix ARMAND Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record by clearing 6.18m at the Indoor Grand Prix in Glasgow on Saturday.

The USA-born Swede, 20, had only beaten the previous mark of 6.16m a week earlier when he cleared 6.17m in Poland.

“I’m excited for the outdoor

season,” Duplantis told BBC Sport.

“The Olympics is the biggest thing an athlete can compete in and that is when I want to be at my best.”

Duplantis cleared 6.18m at the first attempt in Glasgow and received $30,000 (£23,000) for the achievement.

He was born in the United States but chose to represent his mother’s native country of Sweden.

Duplantis, who goes by the nickname Mondo, is coached by American father Greg, who was also a pole vaulter, while mother Helena is a former heptathlete and volleyball player. (BBC)

February 22-28, 2020

Taylor was expected to become the first player to 100 international appearances in all three formats of cricket.

One hundred not out: record for Ross Taylor One of the most prolific batsmen in the world of cricket, Ross Taylor, was expected to make history this week by playing in his 100th Test for New Zealand in their opening match against India in Wellington.

Taylor was expected to become the first player to 100 international appearances in all three formats

and will also be the fourth New Zealander to reach the landmark in Test Cricket.

Taylor made his debut in 2006 and is New Zealand’s leading run scorer.

New Zealand and India were scheduled to play from the evening of February 20 (TCI time) to February 25.

PSG president Nasser AlKhelaifi is charged over Fifa media rights investigation PARIS St-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been charged by Swiss prosecutors following an investigation into the awarding of media rights for Fifa tournaments.

Al-Khelaifi is accused of inciting criminal mismanagement in connection with allegations Jerome Valcke “exploited his position” as Fifa general secretary.

Valcke is charged with accepting bribes, criminal mismanagement and falsification of documents.

It is alleged he accepted “undue advantages” in exchange for TV rights.

On Thursday, Al-Khelaifi said he expected the charge against him would be “proven completely groundless and without any substance whatsoever”.

Switzerland’s attorney general announced on Thursday that charges had been brought against Valcke, Al-Khelaifi and a third businessman over rights for various World Cup and Confederations Cup tournaments

between 2018 and 2030.

Valcke is accused of accepting rent-free accommodation in an Italian villa bought by Al-Khelaifi, who is chairman of the BeIN media group.

The charges relate to Valcke’s time as Fifa general secretary between 2013 and 2015 when he is accused of influencing the award of media rights for Italy and Greece.

A further bribery complaint against Al-Khelaifi has been dropped after Fifa reached an “amicable agreement” with the Qatari businessman at the end of January, the statement added.

Those allegations were in connection with the award of media rights for the World Cup tournaments in 2026 and 2030.

“I am pleased that all charges of bribery in connection with the 2026 and 2030 World Cups have been dropped,” said Al-Khelaifi.

“As I have said vehemently

Ex-Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke has been charged, along with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.

and repeatedly for three years, the charges have not - and have never had - any basis whatsoever, either in fact or law.

“It is now - finally - indisputable fact that the 2026 and 2030 agreements were negotiated at arm’s

length and without any improper influence in any form.

“After the most forensic public, private, lawful and unlawful scrutiny of all my dealings, I have been cleared of all suspicions of bribery and the case has been dismissed

definitively and conclusively.”

Al-Khelaifi, 45, joined Uefa’s executive committee in February after being elected by the European Club Association (ECA) to be one of its two Uefa delegates in January.

(BBC)

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Coronavirus: Tokyo Marathon organisers restrict event to elite runners only ORGANISERS of the Tokyo Marathon have announced it will no longer be a mass participation event due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Only elite runners and wheelchair athletes will compete in the event in Japan, which takes place on 1 March.

Around 38,000 runners were expected to take part in the marathon, which is one of the largest in the world.

“We cannot continue to launch the event within the scale we originally anticipated,” said organisers.

The Tokyo Marathon is one of six marathons which make up the World Marathon Majors series, along with London, Berlin, Chicago, New York and Boston.

All registered runners will be able to defer their entry until 2021.

Former Yorkshire County Cricket Club chairman Steve Denison and Jemima Bird, a couple who have run 17 marathons between them, were

due to complete the series in Tokyo.

“We are disappointed that the decision has been taken, but not surprised,” Bird told BBC Sport.

“It’s not the correct decision.

There is a lot of talk about the virus and you can understand why the organisers felt they had to go down this route. Is it a sensible decision, or a hysteria decision?”

They told BBC Sport they had received no official communication from marathon organisers and found out through social media, but still intend on flying to Japan.

“We had no qualms about going to Tokyo. We are fit and well and we would take sensible precautions out there,” said Denison, who resigned as Yorkshire chairman in 2018.

“We would have liked to have had the choice ourselves, that’s what it boils down to.

“Tokyo is just about the hardest marathon to get into, and it’s a long

Only around 200 athletes will now compete in the Tokyo Marathon.

way away. The flights we booked months ago, and hotels, they’re all non-refundable, so we’ll be going anyway.

“We will definitely be going, and

we’re going to run the marathon anyway. We can find out what the course is, we just won’t be recording an official time.”

Bird added: “If it’s on Strava, it

counts.”

More than 70,500 people across China have been infected by coronavirus, with 1,770 people having died.

Wilder v Fury II predictions: Former world champions pick their winner in Vegas IT’S THE puncher versus the boxer - except this time the boxer says he will become the puncher.

Tyson Fury’s rematch with Deontay Wilder has the Briton stating he will switch from his elusive, cunning style to beat the American knockout artist at his own game.

Wilder, 31, risks his WBC world heavyweight title and the bookmakers make him a favourite by the smallest of margins for Saturday’s highly anticipated Las Vegas rematch.

So, after the undefeated pair fought to a stunning draw in Los Angeles in 2018, will Fury, 31, become a world champion again?

We have saved the 5 Live Boxing team’s predictions for Friday’s bigfight preview but we want you to send yours to #bbcboxing after reading insight from 10 fighters who all became world champions.

POWER, SMOKESCREENS AND A FANS’ WIN David Haye: I’ve played it over in my head so many different times. My heart and gut just sway to Wilder’s punch power. I think that knockout shot will land on Fury.

Carl Froch: I’d say Fury on points.

I do not like the talk of him knocking Wilder out. He would have to stand in range and to do that you can get

clipped on the chin. If you do with Wilder it’s lights out. I think Fury’s talk of taking Wilder on at his own game is a smokescreen.

Sugar Ray Leonard: I know that Fury has excellent boxing abilities and a tremendous chin from the way that he got up from the two knockdowns in their previous fight. In the end, I think that Wilder is always in shape and that he will use his speed and power to get the job done.

Manny Pacquiao: Never bet against a puncher, particularly one like Wilder. I look at him like I do at a Mike Tyson, another puncher. I see Wilder winning this rematch by 10th-round knockout.

Anthony Joshua told Pep Talk UK: I hope Fury wins. I think the man that nearly did it the first time won’t get it wrong the second time.

He came so close, to the point of a draw, so I think Fury will come back and win.

Larry Holmes: Wilder will knock out Fury in the seventh or eighth round if he does what I know that he can do, which is stay on the outside, use his jab and throw that right hand over the jab.

Paulie Malignaggi: I feel like it’s going to be Fury on points, but it’s a fight between the two best fighters in the weight class. I do think Fury has to be careful with getting careless in spots, but Wilder can’t just fight

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will do it again this Saturday.

believing he can land one shot and get him out of there.

Carl Frampton: Wilder can win by knockout at any moment but push me and I’d say Fury on points.

Evander Holyfield: I’m picking Wilder based on his confidence and

the fact he does all of the right things to remain in great shape, and that he’s committed to his craft. Wilder’s not just a big guy with a right hand, he’s also become more calculated in his approach. (BBC) Shawn Porter: I have not had

this hard of a time picking a winner of a fight after dissecting every component in a very long time. It’s razor thin until the end. I’m picking Wilder to win by KO, Fury by points, or Fury by KO. This is a 50-50, I’m picking the fans to win.

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Roger Federer pulls out of French Open after knee surgery ROGER Federer has pulled out of this year’s French Open after undergoing knee surgery.

The Swiss star announced on his Twitter page that he had been dealing with pain in his right knee for a “little while.”

The 38-year-old underwent arthroscopic surgery in Switzerland Wednesday which will rule him out for the second grand slam of the season in Paris, France.

Federer will also miss a number of big tournaments before the Roland Garros event but is hopeful of returning in time for the grass court season later in the year.

“My right knee has been bothering me for a little while. I hoped it would go away, but after an examination, and discussion with my team, I decided to have arthroscopic surgery in Switzerland yesterday [on Tuesday],” Federer said.

“After the procedure, the doctors confirmed that it was the right thing to have done and are very confident of a full recovery. As a result, I will unfortunately have to miss Dubai, Indian Wells, Bogota, Miami and the French Open. I am grateful for everyone’s support.

“I can’t wait to be back playing again soon, see you on the grass!”

The 20-time grand slam winner showed signs of injury during his last appearance at a grand slam at this year’s Australian Open in January.

He struggled with a groin injury during his monster quarterfinal against Tennys Sandgren and required off-court treatment during his straight-sets semifinal defeat by

Chris Froome will make his return to competitive cycling at the UAE Tour this weekend.

Chris Froome: Tour de France winner has ‘second chance’ after serious injury Roger Federer will also miss a number of big tournaments before the Roland Garros event but is hopeful of returning in time for the grass court season later in the year.

eventual champion Novak Djokovic.

Federer, who won his only French Open title in 2009, missed the Paris tournament for three years from 2016 before returning to reach the semi finals last year. He then squandered two match points in losing an epic Wimbledon final to Djokovic the following month.

Spain’s Rafael Nadal, who has

already won the tournament 12 times, will equal Federer’s record number of grand slam victories if he is able to claim his 13th title in the French capital.

Djokovic sits three behind Federer with 17 titles following his victory in Melbourne.

The French Open runs from May 24 to June 7. (CNN)

FOUR-TIME Tour de France winner Chris Froome says he feels like he has been given a “second chance” following his serious crash last summer.

The 34-year-old has been out for eight months after being badly injured in a Criterium du Dauphine practice ride.

Speaking before his return to action at the UAE Tour on Sunday, the Team Ineos rider said: “It’s all I’ve thought about for months, being back racing.”

Froome broke a hip and fractured his right femur, elbow and ribs last

June.

He added: “It feels like I’ve been given a second chance to come back to pro racing after a crash like that.

I’m definitely not taking that for granted.”

Froome became the first British rider to win the Giro d’Italia in 2018 and was preparing for the 2019 Tour de France before his crash.

A month after crashing, he was belatedly declared the first British man to win a Grand Tour when he was awarded the 2011 Vuelta a Espana after Juan Jose Cobo was banned for doping.

Wayde van Niekerk wins on return as he continues recovery from knee injury

Wayne Van Niekerk, who suffered a further setback last year, returned to win a 100m race on grass at an unofficial university meet in Bloemfontein.

OLYMPIC champion and 400m world record holder Wayde van Niekerk won his first race of the year as he continues his recovery from a long-term knee injury.

The South African, 27, first suffered the injury during a celebrity touch rugby match more than two years ago.

Van Niekerk, who suffered a further setback last year, returned to win a 100m race on grass at an unofficial university meet in Bloemfontein.

“It is good to be back running and I am satisfied with my time,” he said.

“Thanks again to everyone who has assisted in my recovery.”

Van Niekerk broke the Olympic

and world 400m records set by American Michael Johnson in 1999 when he clocked 43.03 seconds at the Rio Games four years ago.

But the knee ligament injury he suffered in October 2017 saw him miss the Commonwealth Games the following year.

He made a winning return to action in a 400m race in the provincial Free State championship in February 2019, but missed the World Championships in September because of a bone bruise on the knee.

Van Niekerk, who is hoping to defend his Olympic 400m title in Tokyo this summer, won the 100m race on Monday in a hand-timed 10.20 seconds. (BBC)

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Euro 2020 tickets: Uefa apologises to fans over cancellations UEFA has apologised for a technical error over Euro 2020 tickets that has left fans hundreds of pounds out of pocket.

A new batch of tickets for this summer’s tournament was made available on Wednesday for fans unsuccessful in the initial ballots.

Fans who thought they had secured tickets then also bought flights and accommodation - but received an email hours later from European football’s governing body to say the transactions had been cancelled.

“Tickets became available due to the failure of supporters to pay on time for tickets they had previously ordered. These tickets were subsequently sold,” said a statement.

“However, due to a technical error, for a short period of time a small number of tickets which were not for sale were made available for purchase.

“Fans who purchased those tickets received a cancellation email and no charge was made to their credit cards,” added Uefa, which says ‘a couple of hundred’ fans in England were affected.

James Lofthouse from Torquay thought he had four tickets for England’s match with the Czech Republic on Tuesday, 23 June and two for the game with one of the play-off winners - which could be Scotland - on Friday, 19 June.

He spent 90 minutes in an online queue on the Uefa website before spending £700 on six tickets.

“I then got together with my friends to book hotels for London,” he told BBC Sport.

“I went for a non-refundable deal because I didn’t think there was any reason the tickets would be cancelled. That was £200 that left my account that I won’t get back.

England’s matches at Wembley on 19 and 23 June were among the games for which fans thought they had bought tickets.

“There was no apology in the email and that is very, very poor.”

‘UEFA IS HIDING FROM THEIR CUSTOMERS’ Tom Lowman thought he had tickets for him and his son to watch the attractive Group F fixture between Germany and Portugal in Munich on

Saturday, 20 June.

He then bought non-refundable return flights from Manchester for £510, before receiving an email hours later to say the match tickets had been cancelled.

“I was incredibly fed up last night,” he said.

“But the real frustration is that

there is no real comeback. You go on Uefa’s website and there is no way of getting in contact with anybody.

“It is a terrible way to treat your customers. They’re hiding. Let’s see if they come back and offer to refund my flights but my guess is nothing will happen.” (BBC)

Mercedes confident ‘dual-axis steering’ system for 2020 within F1 rules MERCEDES believe a trick steering innovation which could give them an advantage in 2020 is within the rules.

Technical director James Allison said it “introduces an extra dimension for steering which we hope will be useful”.

He said governing body the FIA was aware of it. “The rules are clear about what’s permitted on steering systems. We’re pretty confident that it matches those requirements,” he said.

He declined to elaborate further on the purposes of the system.

Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen was fastest on the second day of the first pre-season test, ahead of Racing Point’s Sergio Perez, Renault’s Daniel Ricciardo and Red Bull’s Alexander Albon.

World champion Lewis Hamilton said of the system: “We’re trying to get on top of it, understand it, but safety wise no problem today and the FIA are OK with the project.

“For me it’s really encouraging to see that my team is continuing to innovate and stay ahead of the game, and I think that’s down to the great minds in the team and so hopefully that’ll work to our benefit.”

The system is known as ‘dualaxis steering’ and Allison said: “It is

Typically the front wheels on an F1 car are mounted at an outward-facing angle to help with cornering - this system adjusts them to be more centred (red line) when travelling down the straights.

an innovative idea which allows the drivers an extra dimension of control on the steering system.”

The Mercedes system came to light from on-board camera footage on the second day of the first preseason test at Spain’s Circuit de

Barcelona-Catalunya.

Hamilton could be seen pulling the steering wheel towards him at the start of straights, which appeared to change the angle of the front wheels by moving their forward edges towards the centreline of the car.

Then, before the next corner, he would push the steering wheel away from him again, which changed the angle back so the leading edge of the front wheels was angled further away from the car.

The system allows the driver

to alter the ‘toe-in’ of the front wheels - or their angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the car - while driving.

All F1 cars run a degree of ‘toeout’ - which effectively means that the front part of the tyres are turned outwards by a few millimetres. This is beneficial when the driver turns in to the corner as it gives them more grip and stability.

The exact purposes of the Mercedes system are not clear.

However, as ‘toe-out’ means the wheels are not perfectly parallel to the car, it creates a degree of ‘tyre scrub’ on the straights, where the tyre is being dragged slightly at an angle.

This can cause problems with tyre temperature, which is a crucial area of F1 car performance.

Allison refused to explain how the system worked, saying: “I hope you’ll forgive me for not expanding further. I’m pleased we got it on the car, it seems to be useful, and we’ll see over the coming days how it benefits us.”

F1 teams are always searching for design innovations within the boundaries of the rules that can give them a decisive advantage over their rivals.

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Swedish Football Association and TCIFA team up to provide coaching education THE Swedish Football Association in collaboration with TCIFA will arrange and carry out a number of courses within the area of coaching education, which will take place during the spring of 2020. The activities have been preceded by an on-site visit by Swedish F.A. coach educators Per Widén (also Head of Technical

Department) and Ramin Kiani in order to find out the needs of TCIFA in this matter.

The out-come of this visit is that the Swedish F.A. will take responsibility of staging two coaching courses for youth coaches, two courses for coaches specializing in match analysis and football fitness respectively, and one course directed

at coaches on senior level as the primary target group, comprising 16 hours. The content of this course will be tactics of the modern football, football leadership and fitness in football.

As a follow up of the activities above, a delegation of TCIFA staff members will go to Sweden for a study visit at the Swedish F.A. the precise programme of this visit will be worked out later on.

SCHEDULE OF FIVE COURSES: March 30th: Match analysis April 1: Football Physiology/ Fitness April 4-5: Senior Football (theoretical and practical sessions- B Level Course) April 6th: Grassroots level 1, for coaches in the age group 6 -9 years, (theoretical and practical sessions) April 7th: Grassroots level 2, 1014 years, (theoretical and practical sessions)

Emmanuel Agenor has been outstanding this season.

Agenor breaks national 60M record again NATIONAL sprinter Emmanuel Agenor broke his national 60M record twice when he competed in the fifth annual Indoor Gorilla Classic at the Pittsburg State University last weekend.

The 19-year-old who ran 6.93s earlier this month, clocked 6.90s on Friday to break the national record, but in the semi-finals he improve to 9.83s.

Unfortunately, in the final, the former Clement Howell High School student was slower.

“I finished sixth in the finals with 6.92s. It was a really fast race and I was a little bit immature about it, and I rushed it a lil too much.”

According to the Oklahoma Baptist University student this year he is paying more attention to his technical form.

1. MATCH ANALYSIS In this specific course we will look into different aspects on match analysis, as; - What is the need and motives of analysis in training and matches?

- What is the benefit and prospects of documenting what is done in training and matches?

- How can digital aid and tools be used and managed by the coaching staff?

- How can we use the out-come and conclusions from training sessions and transfer them to the tactics of the team?

- Best practice in methods used by the Swedish FA in match analysis.

• Target group: All coaches who want to improve their knowledge and abilities from an analytical and coaching point of view.

• Duration: 4 hours • Equipment needed: everyone needs their own computer (not obligatory) • Location: TCIFA National Academy, Providenciales. (Only theoretical work).

2. FOOTBALL PHYSIOLOGY/ FITNESS In this course we look into the prerequities for high performance.

We will consider points as; - How to create winning tactics - What is the essence of “keeping players on the pitch”? How can we include football fitness in all parts of the training?

- Warm-up or preparatory training?

- How can the four football fitness qualities be applied in practical training sessions?

- Week periodization/phases; what is the implication for weekly planning of training sessions?

• Target group: All coaches who want to increase their knowledge in team performance and team tactics (whereof physical fitness is one part) • Duration: 4 hours (all participants expected to take part in practical session) • Location: TCIFA National Academy, Providenciales • Practical session: 75 minutes 3. SENIOR FOOTBALL (B-LEVEL COURSE) During this course the participants will look deeper into game tactics, football leadership and football fitness. The course aims at being very inter-active and the participants are expected to exchange views and experience with each other.

Theoretical sessions are layered with practical moments.

- Playing systems/team tactics; the participants will challenge each other in theoretical matches.

- We will look into the Swedish National Football Teams (men’s/ women’s) and their tactics and strategies to handle all phases of the fluid game (build-up, attacking play, transitions and defending.)

- Match analysis - What do we mean when we talk about ”a positive player development environment”?

- What is indicated by ”motivational environment”? What leadership strategies and qualities are we looking for? What does ”pricipals” stand for?

What is a ”learning environment”? Any principles?

What kind of leadership manners can support the principles?

- Communication; what is most important? What is a ”good communicator” characterized by?

- How do we carry out weekly training planning in relation to the training week’s phases?

- Practical session; participants account for demo practice? • Target group: Coaches working on senior level or Under 17-19.

• Duration: 16 hours • Equipment: Tactical board, computer, track suits for practical session.

• Location: TCIFA National Academy, Providenciales • Practical session: Day 2, 13.00 – 16.00 • Player squad for training: 20 + 2 (Youth players 16 – 20 y) 4. GRASSROOTS COURSE LEVEL 1, AGE GROUP: 8 – 10 YEARS During this course we will take a

look on the most important aspects of coaching kids. Football kids have different needs and motifs, for different reasons. A perspective of rights for children is always considered and a red thread in this course. Questions to ask: - How do we create intense acticivity in training for children?

- What kind of needs do children have in football training?

- How do we create a good development environment for children?

- The importance of a playful atmosphere for children?

- How can we create a good learning environmet for children?

Important factors.

• Target group: Coaches/teachers who works with children.

• Duration: 4 hours • Location: TCIFA National Academy, Providenciales • Practical session: 60 minutes • Player squad: 12 players, 8-10 years 5. GRASSROOTS LEVEL 2, AGE GROUP 10 – 14 YEARS: This course is a further education course following Level 1. We will work on and go deeper into the topics taken up in the former course.

Focus will be on the game, football leadership and football fitness in a youth football perspective.

TOPICS: - How can the game itself be the best teacher? How do we increase game intelligence from playing exercises?

- How do we create an intense and joyful level of acticity in children’s football?

- What are the primary needs of children?

- How do we create an optimal learning and development environment?

- What is the main importance of a joyful atmosphere in children’s football??

- How do we create an efficient and responsible learning environment for children?

Target group: Children’s coaches/ teachers.

Duration: 4 hours Location: TCIFA National Academy, Providenciales Practical session: 90 min Player squad: 16+2 players, 10-14 years FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSES, EMAIL TCIFA’S TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ANDREW EDWARDS AT ANDEWTCIFA@GMAIL.COM OR CALL +1(649)941-5532

February 22-28, 2020

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Revolution FC win Weston Cup bronze division U12 trophy – TCIFA U14 males miss final by single point – FA U15 females show tremendous improvement from last year REVOLUTION Football Club emerged victorious in the Boys U12 bronze division competition when they competed in the Weston Cup and Showcase this week in Florida.

Two local Football Association teams also represented the Turks and Caicos. The TCIFA U14 team played organised football, but they missed out on the championship clash in the bronze division by a single point, while the TCIFA U15 female team showed tremendous improvement under the guidance of Women’s Director Yunelsis Rodrigues Baez and her coaching staff.

A record-breaking 872 teams competed at the event and along with the three teams from the TCI and scores of teams from the USA; there were teams from Denmark, Canada, St. Croix and Curacao.

The teams (U8 to U19) battled in four levels of competition (showcase, gold, silver and bronze).

TCIFA Boys U14 competed within the 11-a-side bronze (white division) whilst the Girls U15 played in the Silver/Bronze Division.

REVOLUTION TO VICTORY Revolution FC also competed in the bronze division. The boys, who are under daily training and supervision of the TCIFA’s coaches, fared well against their opponents.

Despite the slow start for the club, due to delays and cancellations owing to weather and pitch conditions, the youngsters were able to make good on their opportunities.

The side scored two quick goals within the first five minutes of their opener against Kendall Lightning on Sunday evening. The eventual 3-0 victory placed them in a strong position of making the final.

The Revolution registered another 3-0 win on Monday morning, when they tackled CES Juventus.

Davaurii Daniel opened the scoring with an acrobatic volley off a corner kick late in the first half.

The youngster went on to score two additional goals for a hat trick.

Although the preteen was outstanding in his execution, the Revolution players were also proud of their keeper, Leishawn Green who not only defended well, but also registered a high pressure save on a penalty kick late in the second half.

The win for the Revolutions qualified them for the championship game on Monday afternoon and although they did not score in the opening half they dominated.

Four minutes from the final whistle, Maddox Zaidan Jones buried a goal off of a corner kick from Jack Blain.

The opposing team attempted to make runs to equalised, but the Revolution’s defense was too strong and they held on for the win.

According to information from the club “It was a tremendous team effort, and the coaches were very proud of the fact that the team did not allow a single goal in the tournament, a “clean sheet” for the goalkeeper Leishawn Green.”

TCIFA U14 Meanwhile Emmanuel Martin scored twice in the TCIFA U14 boys’ opener against Brazilian Twisters B Elite in their 2-0 win on Saturday.

Meanwhile on Sunday the TCI side went down 1-2 to the Davie United Sharks of 2006 Roguel Aneston scored for team TCI. Aneston went on to score a brace against the Miami Beach 2006 side, while goals were also scored by Martin, Dornell Wiles and Kaeson Garland in the U14 5-0 win.

Although the females did not register a win, Irener Moline and Anika Harry found the back of the net for the side.

Revolution FC won the championship trophy in the Bronze U12 division.

The TCIFA female team showed great improvement this year.

The U14 boys won two of their three games.

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February 22-28, 2020