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TEMPORARY SETBACK

The closure of two Scotiabank branches is just a “temporary setback” and one which could lead to improvements in the local industry, PAGE  5 according to the leader of the opposition Washington Misick.

FIRST BLOCKS LAID AT SITE OF $1.5M POST OFFICE Minister of Home Affairs Hon Vaden Delroy Williams places the first block, while Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning Hon Goldray Ewing, Premier Sharlene PAGE Cartwright Robinson and Deputy Governor Anya  Williams look on

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CHIEF JUSTICE RULES DENIAL OF FOUR YEAR WORK PERMITS WAS ‘UNLAWFUL’ PAGE  4

TCI DODGES EU TAX HAVEN BLACK LIST 7 PAGE 

AN INTIMATE LOOK AT CHRYSTAL ‘TESS’ 12 CHARLES PAGE 

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Chief justice rules denial of four year work permits was ‘unlawful’ A DECISION to deny the issue of two four year work permits has been quashed in Supreme Court.

In her judgment last week Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay Hale stated that neither the Work Permit Board nor the Immigration Appeal Tribunal’s decisions followed the rule of law.

And while a Government policy had stated that only one year permits would be issued during a change of format to plastic cards, it was an “unlawful” blanket policy that was never published, the judge said.

Lawyers Anthony Stephen Gruchot and Claire Elizabeth McAvinchey of Graham Thompson and Co applied to renew their work permits for four years.

They were of the understanding that the Work Permit Board had the discretion to issue permits for up to five years.

However, the board refused the applications and granted an extension of one year only on each permit, giving no reason for its decision.

The applicants took the matter to the Immigration Appeal Tribunal, which upheld the decision stating “work permits are currently being issued for no more than one year at a time”.

The case was taken to Supreme Court on May 9 as an application for judicial review.

In an affidavit sworn on behalf of the respondents, Susan Malcolm, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Border Control, sought to explain the blanket policy.

She said that there is currently “widespread circulation of fraudulent

Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay Hale

paper work permits... and almost every aspect of the process in the issuance of a work permit has been compromised”.

Malcolm added that “in an effort to rid the market of the compromised documents” a decision had been made to replace paper permits with plastic cards.

Having considered and discarded several methods for transitioning from paper to plastic, it was determined that on expiry and renewal of every work permit in 2018, new cards would be issued.

It was felt that this could not be achieved within the year if the board continued to issue paper permits for up to five years “so a ministerial directive was issued explaining to the board the need to allow transition to the plastic cards and that work permits should only be issued for a one-year period”.

However, she revealed that the policy was never published.

GROUNDS OF REVIEW Stephen Wilson QC represented the

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two lawyers in court while and Tony Gruchot represented their law firm.

Wilson said that as a consequence of the directive, the board and the tribunal adopted a blanket policy to the granting of all work permits for one year.

He claimed this was inconsistent with the statutory regime and unlawful as the applications were not then considered on their merits.

Further, as the new policy was not published, the applicants were denied the right to make representations to the board.

He cited a UK case in which the Supreme Court concluded that “a policy must not be a blanket policy admitting of no exceptions”.

It went on to say that “if unpublished it must not be inconsistent with any published policy and it should be published if it would inform discretionary decisions in respect of which the potential object of those decisions had a right to make representation”.

Clemar Hippolyte, who was representing the respondents in court, said that it was within the minister’s purview to implement a

policy which he believed to be both urgent and necessary.

She said the presence of a large number of foreign nationals within the territory in possession of fraudulent immigration documents was having a profoundly negative impact on the Islands.

She said the court ought to engage in a balancing exercise to weigh the rights of the applicants against the wider public interest.

The public interest in safeguarding against an influx of foreign nationals not subject to immigration control outweighs the interest of the applicants to be notified of the policy, she added.

Hippolyte stressed that even if on the merits of the application the court finds that the applicants had a legitimate expectation to have their work permit renewed for more than one year, the Government is entitled to upset that expectation.

DECISION In her judgment published on June 4, Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay Hale said while she accepts that it is within the executive’s remit to implement policy to govern its processes, the authorities are clear that “the rule of law calls for a transparent statement by the executive of the circumstances in which the broad statutory criteria will be exercised”.

This would then allow a person affected to advocate for why a policy should or should not apply to him, she stated.

“I am not persuaded that there was any urgency requiring the implementation of this policy without publishing the fact that the policy with respect to the grant of

Congrats to our new doctors

multi-year permits had changed,” she added.

“I can readily accept that there is, as Mrs Malcolm says, persistent and pervasive fraud affecting the issuance of work permits but it is not new and it does not justify the implementation of an unpublished policy that fetters the discretion of the relevant decision­makers and denies the rights of applicants for work permits from making representations as to why the policy should not be applied to them.”

She stressed that the policy, being a blanket policy, was unlawful as it allowed no exceptions.

It was unpublished which meant that representations could not be made by the applicants.

The board improperly fettered its discretion when considering the applicants’ applications for renewal of their work permits by adopting the policy of issuing permits for one year only.

The error was compounded when the tribunal failed to consider the merits of the applicants’ appeal but instead determined the appeal on the basis of the policy.

The chief justice said the decision of the tribunal is therefore quashed and the applicants’ appeals are remitted to the Immigration Appeal Tribunal for reconsideration.

The tribunal is then to direct the Work Permit Board to consider the application depending on the outcome.

This is in accordance with section 37 of the Immigration Ordinance 2015 and Regulation 43 of the Immigration Regulations (Legal Notice 28 of 2016) made under section 111 of the Immigration Ordinance.

Newly minted doctors and Turks and Caicos Islanders - Twyla Greene, Royelle Robinson, Raven Saunders and Jakeira Jean-Joseph - will soon head into the local workforce in the TCI after having recently completed their master’s degrees from the University of the West Indies Mona Campus.

Congratulations on your success from the team at the Turks and Caicos Weekly News.

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PNP leadership suggests alternatives in light of Scotiabank closure THE CLOSURE of two Scotiabank branches is just a “temporary setback” and one which could lead to improvements in the local industry, according to the leader of the opposition.

Washington Misick encouraged the Government this week to take another look at some low cost technology that could mitigate the effects of the bank’s recent decision.

News of the closure hit the airwaves and social media last Thursday afternoon, prompting a round of protests and outrage from people across the Islands, especially many of whom will be affected in Grand Turk which relies heavily the bank’s presence.

Misick’s voice was just one of many other officials, both current and former, who have spoken out about the adverse effects this move by the Canadian banking institution will have on the lives of citizens.

However, he also proposed some ideas for the Government to take a look at.

The low cost technology actions Misick suggested included cheque cashing business opportunities which should be supported by legislation in order to regulate service standards and rates.

Another suggestion was the operationalisation of credit unions, the legislation for which already exists, with the exception of regulations to go along with the law.

Misick also pointed to old rumours of the bank’s closure in the Turks and Caicos Islands, which were dispelled at the time.

“It had been rumoured for several years that the bank was retrenching.

During my term as minister of finance when the bank’s representatives were confronted with the issue they always denied it to be the case.

“I have in the past also personally made representation to the bank (not in writing) about the issue of derisking certain categories of business to no avail.”

He stated that global institutions such as these operate on a one size

Leader of the Opposition, Washington Misick

fits all platform with the major emphasis on risk aversion and shareholder value.

This means that despite the fact that a jurisdiction might be profitable, if any business is not, that business is regularly eliminated, he said.

“I empathise with the anxiety of

the Bank of Nova Scotia customers in our nation’s capital, and categorically deny any knowledge of the bank’s decision until today; out of respect for the banks staff, it was the proper thing to wait until the bank management met with staff before issuing a statement.

“Nevertheless, our people in the nation’s capital is faced with a problem not of their making and it behoves us as leaders to act with alacrity and cool headedness to address their anxiety and the inconvenience this sudden and disruptive decision will have on the public.”

He added that all indications are that the decision is a fait accompli.

Misick stated that from his meeting with the premier and a senior management delegation from Scotiabank’s local office last Thursday, there are indications from the bank that they are open to considering providing banking services for credit unions subject to an agreeable compliance protocol.

He added that the benefit of this would be formation of corporate vehicles to begin to build domestic capital and reduce the number of unbanked persons.

Both of these things, he said, could be done within the next 90 days while a longer-term solution is considered.

“I see this temporary setback as a teachable moment, a clarion call first to leadership to create an enabling environment including improvement in ICT that will allow the citizenry to engage in more self-help initiatives, and to the citizenry to combine their collective abilities and resources together so that everybody win.”

The recent announcement also affects the Scotiabank branch in Grace Bay, which along with the Grand Turk location will be phased into one location on Leeward Highway, Providenciales.

The consolidation of the Grace Bay branch will take effect on July 20 with the Grand Turk branch following on September 28.

Hundreds of students take GSAT exams

BY OLIVIA ROSE MORE than 400 children from about 20 government and private primary schools across the TCI flooded the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex this week to sit their final exams before bidding farewell to primary school.

Following consultations with education staff and primary school principals earlier this year, a decision was taken to postpone the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) and students across the territory had an additional two weeks to prepare.

The GSAT was administered to grade six students on Wednesday (June 13) and Thursday (June 14).

During the past two weeks, personnel from the Department of Youth Affairs along with specially invited motivational speakers Norean Williams-McCoy, Pastor Courtney Missick and Dr Cutella Talbot met with the grade six students.

They were encouraged to do their best and each was given valuable resources to aid them during the test.

Minister of Education Hon Karen Malcom on Wednesday in a statement expressed gratitude to all the teachers who worked extremely hard preparing the students for GSAT. She said: “We know that after the passage of two hurricanes it was not easy.

“We appreciate you for your selfless dedication and for everything you have done for our children.

“Students, the day has finally

Students enter the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex to sit their examinations

arrived, go into the examination room and know that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.

“Ask the Holy Spirit to bring everything you have learned to remembrance. I believe in you.

“Your teachers, parents and extended family believe in you too.

So, do well; make yourselves and your families proud.”

The Weekly News caught up

with a few students on Wednesday after sitting their English paper one and general paper.

From the chatter during recess, the students seemed quite confident in their performances.

A pupil from Enid Capron Primary School said: “I did my best so I know I will pass. English is my favourite subject so I know my marks will be high.”

Another from Oseta Jolly

Primary School said: “Some of the questions were a bit difficult but my mother and teachers tested me on many areas so I think I’m going to do well. I just want to make my mommy and daddy proud.”

Another student noted that: “I was very nervous but after I came and saw my friends, I wasn’t nervous anymore.

“Some of the questions were tough but I know I got most of my answers right.”

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

BANK BRANCH CLOSURE

SCOTIABANK is closing its Grand Turk and Grace Bay branches in an effort to consolidate its operations in the TCI. What effect could this have on the economy and what measures should the Government take?

What are your thoughts?

Glorified garbage

Scotiabank is a commercial operation and cannot be pressured to keep a branch open that is losing money. They are not a charity.

TCI Bank Ltd also made the mistake of having expensive branch operations in the Islands with dead-end economies and look what the result of that was.

I can’t see it having too much of an effect on the economy, though some staff may be moved to Provo.

What can the Government do? They could start by investing in Grand Turk infrastructure in a meaningful way and repair or demolish their own derelict buildings.

I expect most investors who fly in, take a look at the state of the island, then fly out again.

Unless they actually clean up the island, Carnival may leave. They don’t want their customers driving around glorified dereliction and garbage.

No bad word

The Government has no say in private business and our weak governor will say and do nothing against his Canadian friends.

The Canadians love to make money anyway they can in our country.

Callous and insensitive

Either Scotiabank is doing a Donald Trump on the TCI so that the Government runs begging, or it is one of those technological leaps forward to force the majority of account holders to go electronic.

To be truthful, I really don’t trust Scotiabank. Sounds a bit fishy to me, but I have not been able to put my finger on it yet.

All in all, it seems callous, insensitive and wicked (as I said - could really be a Donald Trump move).

Rest in peace

What measures? Well, quite frankly there is sweet nothing Government or anyone else can do for that matter.

For the uninitiated, banks rule the world and when they crack a whip it’s governments that jump.

Why? Because they and we are so beholden to them. It’s that big head office, impersonal 'Eye of Sauron' (Lord of the Rings) syndrome.

We are all familiar with that “it’s being done for your convenience” when in fact what they are doing is for your utmost inconvenience, because it saves or makes money for them.

People really don’t matter anymore nowadays and we are totally dependent upon them to put our money somewhere safe, and they know it. That’s what ‘consolidation’ really means.

It’s sad for the customers and bad for the economy, but for a government to try to say or do something, it’s tantamount to ‘the mouse that roared’.

If it’s any consolation it happens everywhere now; everything is down to impersonal automation, which also puts people out of jobs.

Interesting how Einstein, George Orwell and Stephen Hawking all predicted that greed and technology will be mankind’s downfall.

Scotiabank Grand Turk and Grace Bay RIP!

Public workshops

So many banking operations can be done online, however many people do not take advantage of this.

I suggest that Scotiabank holds a number of free public workshops in order to teach people how to easily use their online banking services.

This would save a great deal of time and aggravation.

Can only try

The government doesn’t own Scotiabank.

They can try best to negotiate that it doesn’t happen, but like any investment or business the CEO/owner has the final say.

Customer service

I suppose Scotiabank (and any other banks)

are well within their rights to close any branches they deem unprofitable or perhaps security risks, but as a Scotiabank customer on Provo I do hope this consolidation is not being made without some consideration to customer service.

Let’s have adequate ATM service in Grace Bay and an understanding that, when there are lengthy lines at Cherokee Road, ALL teller and customer service positions should be manned.

At present, there seems to be a twisted management philosophy at Cherokee Road that tellers and customer service representatives should be either off-duty or hidden ‘somewhere in the back’ rather than providing an improved customer service experience!

A cashless society

I see the consolidation of the branches as an opportunity for the community of Grand Turk.

The impact creates a situation where those customers, personal and business, will need to find a new way to bank.

Money comes in various forms (notes, bonds, stocks, credit, etc). So, what’s the opportunity?

Develop the economy and community of Grand Turk into a cashless society.

With a cashless society: -‘Cash stolen’ becomes almost nonexistent, one less type of crime for the police to investigate.

-No more queuing in a bank for an hour to do a $50 deposit; that time be spent more productively (hobbies, company with friends, relaxing, etc).

-Employees’ salaries can be deposited by direct deposit.

-Goods and services can be settled by debit/ credit cards; all businesses (supermarket, taxis, church, utility company or government) would no longer hold cash, but subscribe to a

point of sale (POS) system.

-Personal payments such as to the nanny would require the introduction of mobile money, (Google ‘M-Pesa’ and this CNN article). M-Pesa is owned by Vodafone.

The bank already offers online bill pay.

Their online banking offering would need to value added service such as an international wire and local bank transfer.

The new service could retain a greater percentage of their customer base in Grand Turk.

After all, one of their campaigns is, ‘Bank where you spend most of your time, Convenient banking with Scotia OnLine and Scotia Mobile is easy, safe and free!’

Past employees of the branch in Grand Turk can develop a financial service company to offer bulk cash couriers, financial advisors, deposit messengers, etc.

Also, they can be the forerunners in the development of systems for the financial backbone in P2B and B2B payments.

Surely, those people can the seek the assistance of Invest TCI and CED (Centre for Entrepreneurial Development) to develop the business.

In the future as an extension to a cashless society/economy, the Bankers Association of TCI and the TCI FSC can collaborate on the introduction of a payment system as was introduced in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union.

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TCI dodges EU tax haven black list

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE TURKS and Caicos Islands has managed to avoid being placed on the European Union’s tax haven black list.

Although the territory was on the anti-corruption watchdog’s grey list in 2017, prudent financial measures including tax transparency and compliance have prevented international sanctions.

The EU’s grey list consists of

jurisdictions from all over the world which do not respect EU antitax avoidance standards but have committed to altering their practices.

Those countries on the grey list are usually moved to the black list if they do not honour their commitments.

The black listed jurisdictions face reputational damage and stricter controls on their financial transactions with the EU. Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson in a statement issued

Suspect in drive-by shooting charged with murder TWENTY-eight-year-old Joseph ‘Joey’ Williams has been charged with the murder of a man that occurred in Lower Bight, Providenciales.

Williams was first arrested on suspicion of murder by officers attached to the Criminal Investigation Division of the Royal TCI Police Force on June 3.

He appeared in the Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (June 14), charged with murder, discharging a firearm and discharging ammunition.

Williams is scheduled to appear in the Supreme Court on August 3 for a sufficiency hearing.

At around 12 midnight on June 3, police responded to a 911 report of a shooting outside a local bar in the Bight.

When they arrived, they discovered a man lying lifeless on the ground. He was pronounced dead.

Another man who was also shot had already been taken to the hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound.

Eyewitnesses reported to police that a vehicle had driven up outside the bar and opened fire on people standing outside.

The unnamed dead man was shot and killed in the hail of bullet, while another was injured.

Police are appealing to anyone with information on the shooting incident to call the Chalk Sound Police Station on 338-5901, 9418082, 911 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1-800-8477.

(Delana Isles)

Cop fires gun during altercation with armed NC man A NORTH Caicos man, Tino Forbes is currently in police custody after having been involved in an altercation with a police officer whereby a shot was fired during his arrest.

At about 11pm on Sunday, June 10, in Long Bay, Providenciales while trying to arrest Forbes a police officer fired off a shot from his gun, causing Forbes who was fighting with ranks to quieten down and be properly arrested.

Forbes was at the time in possession of a shotgun which was seized along with ammunition.

However, over the course of the week, rumours of someone being shot as a result of the officer firing his gun have been circulating around the Islands.

This prompted Police Commissioner James Smith to speak out in an attempt to dispel the rumours.

In a statement to the press, the commissioner reported on

what actually took place and the measures the force is taking to investigate the matter.

“During the arrest, an armed police officer fired one shot.

“There were no injuries as a result of the armed officer discharging his weapon and the circumstances of the incident is subject to an internal review.

“The male arrested remains in police custody and investigations continue into the firearms-related offences.

“The Royal TCI Police Force is also aware of speculation suggesting a senior police officer was involved in a separate incident whilst off duty where shots were alleged to have been fired.”

Commissioner Smith stated that there is no evidence or basis for this speculation and members of the community are asked to cease comment on this rumour.

(Delana Isles)

on Thursday, June 7, credited the territory’s tax transparency, fair taxation and anti-base erosion, and profit shifting measures for preventing the black listing.

She stressed that although the TCI is a small developing territory with its many challenges, it has to meet all the international transparency and compliance standards in the area of international taxation and reporting in the same manner applicable to developed jurisdictions.

The premier said: “Good governance, fiscal stability, tax transparency and effective legislations are matters of significant importance to assessing compliance with the global financial systems.”

The EU process to set up a taxhaven black list was triggered by publication of the Panama Papers documents that showed how wealthy individuals and multinational corporations use offshore schemes to reduce their tax bills.

The TCI was one of eight jurisdictions placed on a grey list, partly as a result of the 2017 storms.

Caribbean islands hit by hurricanes last year were given more time to comply with EU tax transparency standards when the black list was established in December 2017.

The premier along with several senior government officials with private sector partnership engaged the EU Code of Conduct Group in February 2018 in Brussels to start the dialogue and conversation of matters of mutual interest.

“The dialogue with the EU Code

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson

of Conduct Group responsible for the compilation of the non-cooperate list continued with the Ministry of Finance, Exchange of Information Unit, Attorney General Chambers, Financial Services Commission and private sector representative and led to a commitment letter to examine the impact of proposed changes to TCI business models, particularly in the financial services sector.”

The premier said the TCI Government was able to demonstrate to the EU Code of Conduct Group significant legal and operational reforms implemented in the area of tax transparency and reporting.

The Chair of the Code of Conduct Group communicated with the premier by email on June 7 indicating

Under the tree

that the Turks and Caicos Islands will not be included in the 2018 List of Non-cooperative Jurisdictions.

“As premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, I want to thank and recognise the hard work of the Ministry of Finance, Exchange of Information Unit, Attorney General Chambers, Financial Services Commission and the private sector who partnered with us to achieve this successful outcome.

“This is just the beginning and there is much more to come by way of monitoring, therefore you continued cooperation is welcome and appreciated.”

Only last month the European Union finance ministers agreed to remove neighbouring Bahamas from the EU list of tax havens.

By Benneth Williams

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Meeting of Caribbean overseas territories at the Pre JMC meeting in London

Overseas territories discuss mutual concerns in London

BY OLIVIA ROSE CONSTITUTIONAL relationships, Brexit and disaster management were discussed at length during the UK Overseas Territories Pre Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in London this week.

The meeting, which was held at Lancaster House, saw Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson head a delegation which met with fellow overseas territory leaders and British government representatives to discuss a number of issues.

The premier, who arrived in London on Tuesday (June 12), immediately joined a meeting with colleagues from the Caribbean.

Last year, Cartwright Robinson said Brexit is still an urgent concern for the Turks and Caicos Islands since the territory is a beneficiary of European Union (EU) funding.

On June 23, 2016, the people of Britain voted for a British exit, or Brexit, from the European Union in a historic referendum.

The announcement prompted jubilant celebrations among Eurosceptics around Europe and sent shockwaves through the global economy.

As the two year Brexit period counts down, the shift has already changed the financial dynamics of the entire world.

It has since resulted in the slowing down of commerce in the UK and brought the British pound down to its lowest in history last year, not to mention the escalation of the volatility of the financial markets.

The UK government has since triggered Article 50 to begin the process for the UK to leave the EU. Cartwright Robinson said the TCI and all other overseas territories will undoubtedly be affected by the decision.

“The Turks and Caicos as a beneficiary of EU funding continues to have this as an immediate concern and to a lesser extent the freedom of movement.”

The 2018 pre JMC meeting seeks to facilitate political engagement and collaboration between the UK government and the governments of the overseas territories to ensure that OT’s requirements are taken into

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, executive director of the Premier’s Office Ronlee James, representative and head of the TCIG London Office Tracy Knight, consular officer of the TCIG London Office Kimo Tynes and protocol officer Elizabeth Wilson

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson meets with Lord Ahmad

consideration in the preparation of the UK’s exit.

A meeting which was chaired by premier of the Cayman Islands Alden McLaughlin focused on the recovery efforts of the BOTs affected by hurricane Irma and Maria.

Disaster management is a key topic for the BOTs following the devastating storms last year that affected several of the TCI’s sister British overseas territories.

The BOT leaders from Anguilla, Bermuda, the BVI, Montserrat and Turks and Caicos Islands discussed this year’s hurricane preparation, response and mitigation.

The repercussions of the Money Laundering and Sanctions Act which will impose public registers of beneficial ownership of companies

on the BOTs also formed part of the high level discussion.

In the evening the premier and her delegation attended a dinner in the House of Commons hosted by the premier of the Cayman Islands and current chair of UK Overseas Territories Association.

The dinner provided an excellent opportunity for the premier and other leaders of overseas territories to meet informally with members of both the House of Commons and House of Lords.

The TCI’s delegation included executive director of the Premier’s Office Ronlee James, representative and head of the TCIG London Office Tracy Knight, consular officer of the TCIG London Office Kimo Tynes and protocol officer Elizabeth Wilson.

NEW hospital IT systems, the reopening of the House of Assembly and vector control vehicles were all discussed at the latest meeting of the Cabinet.

Acting Governor Anya Williams chaired the year’s 13th meeting on Wednesday, June 6, at the Hilly Ewing Building in Providenciales.

All ministers were present except Hon Ralph Higgs, Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture.

At this meeting Cabinet: -Approved a business licence application by Griffiths and Partners Attorneys to operate business in an area of restricted business activity in accordance with the Business Licensing Regulations.

-Advised the acting governor to approve, with amendments being made, the draft TCIG Contributions Policy Paper governing cash grant contributions by government departments to organisations promoting the interests of the TCI. -Approved the appointment of Noreane Beatrice WilliamsMcKoy as the chair of the South Caicos District Board in accordance with Section 4 of the Caicos District Boards Ordinance 1945.

-Received an information paper from Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson as Minister of Finance, Trade and Investment, updating Cabinet on the ongoing work into the review of the Service Charges (Hotels and Restaurants) Ordinance (2004).

-Approved the draft Immigration (Amendment) Bill 2018 and Immigration (Amendment) Regulations 2018 for forwarding to the House of Assembly for approval.

-Approved the draft Companies (Amendment) Bill 2018 for forwarding to the House of Assembly for approval.

-Discussed a proposal by InterHealth Canada (TCI) to refresh the IT systems at its hospitals in the TCI. Cabinet agreed, in principle, that the IT systems should be refreshed subject to further information being provided to Cabinet.

-Advised the acting governor to approve, subject to clarifications and amendments being made, the 2018/19 Draft Revenue and Expenditure Budget Estimates of the Self-Financing Statutory Bodies for tabling at the next sitting of the House of Assembly in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Finance Management Ordinance 2012.

-Advised the acting governor to approve, subject to clarifications and amendments being made, the 2018/19 TCI Government Draft Revenue and Expenditure Budget Estimates for forwarding to the House of Assembly once approval of the Fiscal Strategic Policy Statement 2018/2022 has been received from the UK Government.

-Was advised by the premier of her intention to attend the Pre Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meeting being held in London from June 12 to 15.

-Was advised by the premier that the House of Assembly would reopen on June 18.

-Was advised by Sean Astwood, Deputy Premier and Minister of Border Control, of his ongoing dialogue with the UK Border Force Team and their intention to submit their findings by June 11.

-Was advised by the acting governor of the outcome of the Fourth State of Preparedness Meeting which she co-chaired with the acting premier and Delroy Williams, Minister of Home Affairs, on May 30 in Grand Turk to discuss TCI’s state of preparedness for this year’s hurricane season.

-Received an update from the minister of home affairs on his tour of hurricane shelters around the islands and the completion of visits to North, Middle and South Caicos and his intended visit to Salt Cay. -Was advised by the acting governor of the receipt of three vector control vehicles from the UK Government Agency, Public Health England, which would be officially handed over to Minister of Health Edwin Astwood and his ministry for deployment as part of a wider package of vector control assistance for TCI being funded by the UK government.

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Parnell calls out hypocrisy in light of bank’s closure SINCE Scotiabank announced the consolidation of its operations into one location on Providenciales, there have been a variety of criticisms of both the bank and the Government from various people.

Following the announcement, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson outlined the Government’s position stating they are looking at various avenues to minimise the impact of the closure on Grand Turk residents particularly.

However, since that time, past and current political figures – the former deputy premier and leader of the Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA) in particular - have strongly condemned the Government for the closure.

This prompted chairman of the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM), Doug Parnell to defend the Government’s actions while also pointing out the failures of the two men while they were in government.

He outlined that Hall has no room to criticise since it was his party, the PNP, which was responsible for both suspensions of the constitution which eroded the minister of finance’s constitutional powers to regulate and issue financial services and banking licences.

He then accused the PDA leader and former chief minister Skippings of being politically desperate and using JAGS McCartney’s name for his own political gain.

“The finger pointing levelled at the PDM administration by Mr Floyd Hall and Mr Oswald Skippings is misdirected.

“It exposes gaps in the memory and thinking of former PDM chief minister Oswald Skippings and former PNP minister of finance Floyd Hall.

“While Mr Hall can be excused for his epistle of a newsletter because he hasn’t ‘belched’ politically in a long time, especially given his delicate circumstances, it is understandable but there is no excuse for the scapegoating of the Cartwright Robinson administration

by Mr Skippings,” Parnell said.

He said that Hall has deliberately left out the conduct of the PNP in causing losses to the TCI people for decades.

“By way of history, it was during the first suspension of the constitution that the Turks and Caicos people lost control of financial services.

“During the period 1976-1986 it was possible for a Turks and Caicos minister of finance to issue bank licenses because financial services was constitutionally completely under the control of the locally elected government.

“Since 1986, Her Majesty’s Government has never relinquished control of this area of our constitution.”

He added that both men were privy to numerous constitutional

talks, discussions and negotiations in their respective roles and neither one of them had advocated for this area of responsibility to be returned to the TCI people during their time in power.

“This is the primary reason why Grand Turk lost its status as the financial centre of the Islands after 1986 and does not rival our sister OTs such as Cayman, the BVI and Bermuda as financial centres.”

PDM Chairman, Doug Parnell

INDUSTRY REGULATION He further stated that since 1986, it is the governor not the minister of finance who is responsible for the regulation of the financial services industry.

“In 2009, we had the second suspension of the constitution caused again by the PNP administration that Mr Hall is a part.

“In that instance, we had our second great loss, which was the ability for the minister of finance to be fully responsible for the finance of government with the imposition of the chief financial officer until debts were paid that were incurred during the time that Mr Hall was minister of finance.”

The PDM chairman stated that given all of the above, and in accordance with Section 37(1)(c) of the constitution, it is the Governor who should be giving a response to the bank’s two closures.

“But, the Hon Premier was accurate in her assessment and

approach to invite the leader of the opposition to jointly hear from Scotia, particularly since he may have had some institutional history on the matter as the former minister of finance (2012-2016) when many of these decisions were being contemplated by Scotia but more so because the closure of Scotiabank is not a partisan issue, it impacts us all.”

He added that despite the attempts

by Skippings and Hall to rewrite history in their respective releases it will not change the history of events that have shaped the current economic climate that is now prevalent in Grand Turk and their hand in it.

“How can these writers explain the Scotiabank closure of the branch in Grace Bay, with its busy tourism economy, with their premise that the closure of Scotiabank in Grand Turk is a sign of a bad economy?

“Something else must explain it. And, this is what our PDM Government should concern itself with.

“Contrary to what other political talking heads and shops have insinuated, the loss of Scotiabank does not mean that Grand Turk has lost its status as the capital of our country.

“For our party, it is a sign that in addition to our plans in this term to revitalise the economy of Grand Turk we must double our efforts towards the transformation of the economy from primarily a government funded economy to a private sector driven model in the region.”

He concluded that both men’s statements were short on ideas, and amounted to nothing more than misdirected political cheap shots at the PDM Government when, if they were being fair, these political shots should be directed at themselves.

COMMENT

When one door closes PART ONE

“When one door closes, another door opens, but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.” Alexander Graham Bell.

The closure of Scotiabank branches is upsetting news for many of us especially the people of the nation’s capital Grand Turk.

Personally, I will miss the Grace Bay branch and I want to use this medium to thank them for their professional services they have extended to my family and me over the past years.

Like other multinational companies in the TCI, Scotiabank is controlled by shareholders who do not have any emotional ties to these countries in the Caribbean.

The only tie they have with us is their investment. Therefore, when decisions are made, it is based entirely on the bottom line.

There are occasions when local management or the Caribbean government who have emotional ties to its citizens are able to convince the board to delay the laying of staff or the pulling out of a country, however eventually the board will have to make a decision to proceed with their initial withdrawal plan especially if there is no significant improvement in the bottom line.

Scotiabank has even changed the way they conduct business in the Caribbean.

Recently, I found out, they have discontinued offering mortgages for the construction of a home. They will give mortgages but they have to be for a home you purchased.

We know most locals in the Caribbean want to construct their own home and so this will not be an appetite for many of us.

As a result, Scotiabank’s bottom line will not improve significantly and I am quite sure they expected this before they made the decision to discontinue the construction mortgage loans for residential customers.

THE REASON Regionally, Scotiabank announced they will close 35 of the 200 branches and lay off 1,000 persons in the Caribbean because of prolonged economic recovery and continued uncertain outlook.

Again, it is all about the bottom line.

THE GOOD NEWS

The good news is that First Caribbean International Bank remains in Grand Turk that can service the people there.

The other good news is that Scotiabank has agreed to provide the people of Grand Turk with 24hour ATM service.

For the past two years, 95 percent of my activities with the bank were through online banking and the ATM. I used the ATM for my deposits and withdrawals. I used the online banking to pay my bills and credit card.

THE BAD NEWS The bad news is Grand Turk is the capital and the closure of the branch does send the wrong signal.

Grand Turk needs revamping and the closure of the branch will further put it in a decline state.

The other bad news is that a significant number of persons will be unemployed.

Are there enough vacant jobs in the public sector on Grand Turk to accommodate those persons that may be laid off?

The next bad news is that no matter what we say, write or do regarding Scotiabank’s closure of its branches, the decision will not be reversed.

It is too late and I know many of us know that.

Now is the time for us to move on and talk about the opportunities.

Continued in next week’s newspaper.

Drexwell Seymour,

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On Scotiabank, Fintech, financial services and the future Dear Editor I have for the past week stumbled through a flurry of press releases relating to the closure of two out of three branches of Scotiabank in the TCI. I searched for a solution among the blame volley but came up empty.

What does this mean? Where do we go? Can anything be done that does not involve taking a time machine back in time and flogging political figures at will?

I cannot speak on the issue of banking without noting one primary loss for the TCI public, that is the inability of Belongers to access free and clear titles to Crown land.

The majority of TCI Belongers are now in a position where they cannot collateralise any loan and therefore can never be more than a low-yield savings oriented customer (piggy banker) at the commercial banks.

Now that the TCI client has lost commercial value by virtue of losing Crown land, the banks are forced, as any responsible business would be, to divert their resources to more rewarding and lucrative customers.

How do we fix this? Well I am pretty sure every reader can readily answer that. This however is a different discussion for another time, fundamental of course, but I think we should fight the fires we can control.

On the issue of the closure of

the banks, can anything be done that does not involve taking a time machine back in time and flogging political figures at will?

In my humble view, there is a solution and a reality that we must face as a nation. The reality is that FinTech, the concept is upon us.

FinTech which means financial technologies, represent technologies used and applied in the financial sector.

FinTech has for some time mainly been used by financial institutions themselves on the back-end of their businesses.

But as time and tech progresses, FinTech is coming to represent technologies that are disrupting traditional financial services, including mobile payments, money transfers, loans, fundraising, and asset management.

Can the TCI avoid FinTech?

Well…not really, first we as consumers are yearning for FinTech to relieve us of the long lines in our local branch and the gruelling minutes waiting for the teller to get an override and await the affirmative nod from a supervisor who is busy buying money from the vault etc.

Reality is that we, like most other commercial bank customers, would gladly do away with most of our mundane banking treks in favour of safe and secure electronic alternatives.

Secondly, financial technologies

are already impacting the way we do business and with the progress of cryptocurrencies (cyber money like bitcoin) it is conceivable that soon more banking options will be available on your smartphone then are available in your local branch, 24 hours a day and even on holidays.

What does this mean for the banking sector?

Firstly, it means that banks will become smaller and more efficient.

The banks know that the technology will surpass them and they will right size to keep in step, however to cut to the meat of the matter, some experts are predicting that 40 percent of banking jobs will disappear in the next 10 years, not just in TCI but globally.

WHAT CAN WE DO? The TCI must join the revolution and become a regional leader in accepting and FinTech as a reality.

TCIG must ensure the absorption of persons displaced by institution right sizing exercises like the one happening at Scotiabank. Mark my word, Scotiabank today, others will follow.

TCIG should also hasten its efforts to rekindle the growth of the nation’s capital. If the Grand Turk economy continues to crumble it will have a devastating effect on the TCI. We are slowly losing foothold and

identity in other islands; Grand Turk cannot follow suit.

The Grand Turk economy can be rebounded very easily; it should not take more than six months to see positive recovery.

For one, the TCI can streamline and relocate the bulk of its backoffice processing to the capital as it should rightly be.

Technology means that a user in Providenciales can apply for the renewal of a driver’s licence online, have the application and payment processed in Grand Turk and pick the licence up from the Post Office the following day.

My idea on recovery of the Grand Turk private sector would include an electronic cheque clearing house run by a third-party operator that can potentially revolutionise banking in the entire country.

FinTech start-up should also be encouraged to setup research and development facilities in our nation’s capital.

The consolidation to the Scotiabank Centre presents a slew of unique opportunities for the TCI, Providenciales in particular.

Firstly, the Government is now in an excellent position to negotiate cutting edge end user interface technologies.

There is no reason why a man cannot walk into an ATM after hours and deposit $500 cash to his account

and then drive to a local restaurant with his chip and pin debit card and have instant access to his funds for point of sale or online use.

A consolidated Scotiabank Centre can also serve as the nucleus for the revitalisation of downtown with shop and plazas springing up around it.

Town planners should by now be busy designing a new roundabout or three-way-stop intersection with sidewalks and easements to encourage pedestrians and commercial activities.

The Government should be declaring a magical mile between the Downtown roundabout and the Scotiabank Centre intersection and offering tax incentives.

The Government should also seize this opportunity to negotiate favourable changes in interest rates, processing fees and account charges that customers would rather not pay, not only at Scotiabank but in all commercial banks to the benefit of all customers.

These writings get so long. I invite responses and criticisms as this is a community issue and I am sure others in the community have very useful suggestions and ideas.

May God bless the readers.

Warm regards from paradise, Devon E Williams, Providenciales

Is democracy dying?

COMMENTARY

WAY back in 1215 on behalf of the common folk of Britain, the lords called for representation in what was called the Magna Carta.

Nasty King John had no choice but to sign it because the lords collected the taxes and enrolled the people in the military.

This was a rudimentary form of democracy for the folks.

Through their representatives - the lords - people had some minor voice against ultimate authority, the king.

Centuries later Britain has evolved into a parliamentary system.

Representative democracy.

The UK, Britain, home to 65 million, has 650 parliamentary seats. The USA with 330 million has 435!

Some British constituencies have only 40,000 people.

BY DAVID TAPFER

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

Why then do the British overseas territories with collectively 250,000 have no voice in parliament?

Is the prime minister and our Queen aware of what is going on in the Turks and Caicos Islands, St Helena or Montserrat? Do they care?

In 1982 when Argentina invaded the British Falkland Islands, prime minister Margaret Thatcher sent the British military in force to halt the invasion. Thatcher cared!

In 1983 when the former OT of

Grenada was being infiltrated by Communist Cubans, PM of former OT Dominica, Dame Eugenia Charles, did not waste time calling the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), PM or Queen.

PM Charles phoned president Ronald Reagan. The rest is history.

What the dickens is wrong with the British Queen? Is she so involved in her rich family’s affairs that 250,000 British citizens are left without parliamentary representation? Is

Prince Charles asleep?

The TCI and its 32,000 people are being invaded daily by the independent French colony of Haiti, population 11 million.

British governors historically have done little, ignoring the problem. While this governor spends his time consulting then rewarding his beautiful deputy. Can we afford to ignore him?

We elect representatives for our district. Almost immediately some become ministers. They then represent all districts for their ministry.

In Cabinet, they are led by the governor appointed by the British FCO way off in London.

Months after landing here the governor finally recognises people by their first name. He might even begin to care.

Off he goes back to Britain and his replacement begins the process all over again.

There is no incentive in parliament to do anything for the overseas territories. But they can install laws to kill our historic financial industry.

People park their after tax funds here to avoid double taxation in their own country.

Laws that are part of the world wide socialist plan.

The reaction to USA socialism was to elect acid mouthed ‘Lord Trump’. The socialist Clintons got rich hiding their personal millions in their tax free fund.

In proclaimed social communist countries the political leaders get rich and the middle class moves downward.

Are proclaimed democracies turning socialistic and dying?

Is it time for the overseas territories to demand democratic representation before democracy dies?

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The new dimensions of tourism PART ONE IN A week in which Caribbean tourism leaders have been meeting in New York to build on the strong growth that much of the industry is now experiencing, it may seem perverse to be writing about the sustainability of Caribbean tourism.

However, there is growing evidence that fundamental structural changes taking place globally in the industry are likely to raise new questions about the social and economic value tourism brings.

Tourism is increasingly a pricebased commodity, benefitting mainly those who own its supply: the hotels, the airlines and cruise ships, and the industry’s multifaceted marketing operations.

The commercial opportunity that economic globalisation offers is leading rapidly to consolidation, resulting in an industry dominated by a very few powerful brands, and the homogenisation of the product within specific price categories.

The consequence is that before long what is on offer will become

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

hard to differentiate with the owners of the ‘hardware’ offering similar experiences in all warm-water destinations whether they be in the Maldives, Fiji, Barbados or the Dominican Republic.

This suggests that the unless the Caribbean - the owner of the ‘software,’ for want of a better description - can successfully differentiate itself, it will find it increasingly difficult to grow the value, own or retain its share of the global market.

By common, if sometimes grudging consent, tourism has in recent years become the most significant Caribbean-wide economic activity.

It is now an indispensable economic force, generating taxes,

foreign exchange, and employment.

It has the proven ability to turn Caribbean economies around rapidly. Its contribution to Caribbean GDP is substantial.

Figures from the World Travel and Tourism Council for 2017 indicate that the industry’s total contribution was $57.1 billion (15.2 percent of GDP), is forecast to rise by 3.3 percent in 2018.

It now provides 13.8 percent of total employment (2.5 million jobs) and $7.1 billion or 13 percent of total investment.

Up to now the response of governments to capturing value has largely been to stimulate the supply side of the industry and by extension the number of visitor arrivals.

This has involved encouraging

ever larger foreign investments in up-scale resorts - Baha Mar in the Bahamas is a good example incentivising new airlift to open new source markets, finding new ways to encourage cruise ships calls, and through the provision of extensive marketing support.

It is an approach governments have been able to justify because it enables them to tax an ever-larger number of arriving visitors.

Unfortunately, it is a strategy that has done little to address the pitiably low level of retention of the tourism dollar within the Caribbean economy.

Recent research indicates that of each tourism dollar spent within the region just $0.15 cents at the low end and $0.40 cents at the high end remains, meaning that tourism

consumption by visitors continues to vastly outpace local production, with host countries failing to absorb and benefit from the domestic demand it could create.

This cannot be right. Tourism in the Caribbean should be harnessed in such a way that it becomes less about numbers and more about delivering lasting nation-wide social and economic growth.

That is to say, be of greater benefit to the small and mediumsize businesses and individuals who make up 80 percent of the industry in the region; result in genuine human resource development; enable many more Caribbean people to graduate to management positions; and be encouraged to promote an authentic national identity in all that it offers to visitors.

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The Public Registers of Beneficial Ownership

What is the TCI’s response?

PART TWO

BY CARLTON MILLS THE BVI, in the same vein, has also reacted to this initiative by the British government.

The BVI diplomat Benito Wheatley, at a recent meeting at Number 10 Downing Street, told the British government that such actions would undermine the partnership between the UK and the BVI. He further pointed to the fact that the BVI is experiencing some critical times since the passage of the two hurricanes in 2017 putting the islands in a very vulnerable position.

They are still in such a position as they have not yet recovered from the devastation caused by these hurricanes.

He further reiterated that the financial sector accounts for 60 percent of his government’s revenue particularly since the British government is well aware of the devastation of their

tourism sector caused by these same hurricanes.

Although the British government is providing financial assistance to the BVI to rebuild climate resilient infrastructure, their government still has to take out commercial loans to support their financial sector.

He also noted that with the imposition of the public registers of beneficial ownership and the current economic hardships currently being experienced, this will impede their ability to secure loans and undermine their financial industry.

He also expressed similar sentiments to that of the Cayman Islands where the UK parliament is legislating for the overseas territories in areas where powers have been devolved to the territory’s governments and where there is no international legal obligation upon the UK to intervene in the territories to dispense its sovereign obligations.

There is also strong support for the BOTs from some UK parliamentarians. Several persons have warned of a catastrophe for the territories’ financial industry.

Lord Naseby noted that the

Dr Carlton Mills

regulatory standards in the territories were much better than those in the UK. He further pointed out the inequality in British legislation where Britain is imposing the public registers on the BOTs but not on their Crown dependencies.

Several lawyers among the Lords in the UK also suggested that they will offer their legal services to represent the BOTs in a judicial review.

If the regulatory standards in the BOTs are much better than those in the UK (as stated by the Lord), what then gives the UK the

moral consciousness or authority to legislate on their behalf?

Clearly as the ‘mother country’ the UK is not setting a good example for the territories to follow.

It goes without saying, ‘What is good for the geese is not good for gander.’ The UK has not changed.

The burning question for the Turks and Caicos Islands is, what impact will such action by the British government have on our financial services sector?

We have seen where both the Cayman Islands and the BVI have openly expressed their concerns about this action by the British government.

What are we doing in the TCI? There seems to be no collaborative efforts by the BOTs to address this issue as they all basically depend on the financial sector as one of the primary revenue earners.

Some of the territories seem to be going it on their own rather than collectively.

The TCI also has the offer of legal advice from some of the Lords. Will we take them up on this offer or will we remain with our hands tied and

say as we did about the influx of Haitian sloops, ‘I can’t stop the sloops.’

Will our chorus now be, ‘We can’t stop the British government’?

The Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 received Royal Assent on May 24, which contains the provision that the overseas territories must adopt public registers of beneficial ownership by December 31, 2020.

We have seen the responses from some of the other BOTs. What is the position of the TCI on this?

What will be our Government’s position as leaders in the BOTs gather this month at the Pre-Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council Meeting in London.

The premier of the Cayman Islands has already indicated that he will press the issue further at this meeting. Will the TCI follow suit?

We, the citizens of the Turks and Caicos Islands, need to hear from our leader on this critical matter.

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Tess Charles during one of her feature shows at the Shore Club resort

Entertainer of the year times two

AN INTIMATE LOOK AT

CHRYSTAL ‘TESS’ CHARLES

BY DELANA ISLES SHE is the go-to entertainer for practically every TCI event, she hosts talent programmes for kids and young adults, and has an active social media presence where she engages her followers in social and political issues, but how well do you really know Chrystal ‘Tess’ Charles the individual?

Before being known to many as ‘Tess the Performer’, Tess was working a day job in the hotel and hospitality sector.

After leaving her hometown in Grand Turk at the age of 17 to pursue an Associate’s Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management at the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Tess landed her first job at the famous Nikki Beach resort in TCI. From there she progressed to a few other hotels around the Islands, earning promotion after promotion due to her amazing work ethic, all while she pursued gigs on the side as a singer.

REALITY CHECK “In November 2015 I had my first show that I produced, the Jazz and Soul concert at The Palms, it was a great production and it was a feeling unlike any other feeling.

“It was kinda like my coming out party so to speak.”

But then reality stepped in after that high - her cabaret show at Beaches resort and spa which she was juggling with her day job, was cancelled.

“I had a reality check from that, you have to solidify yourself in certain ways or else this wouldn’t be something you could call lucrative, or you could get dropped any second.

“I had bought equipment already, and had decided that I would do some side jobs when I get the time.

“But then I realised that I would never get the time because the industry (hotel and tourism) I was in took so much time from me that the least I would work any day was nine hours, six days a week.

“I didn’t have time to do anything, not even spend the money I was making.

“I said if you don’t do it, you’ll never know how it’s going to work.”

Then this happened: “I made the decision to

resign from my last ‘secure job’ on December 1, 2015, at 4 o’clock in the morning.

“I called a friend out of his bed, poor thing, and I was hollering, hollering, because I just couldn’t do it anymore, it was so uncomfortable… it was my spirit inside of me telling me ‘listen you ran your course, get out’.”

That was her listening to her ‘spirit’, or as others may know it her intuition.

“When you get that gut feeling, and you feel uneasy about something, or uncomfortable and act out, you’re not encouraged anymore.

“It gets so that everything is negative about the situation. That is not you not being a good employee.”

Making the switch from a “secure job” to her true passion was “super-duper scary”, but she did it.

“Every single thing in my life has been a lead up to my next step. Where I am now is a lead up to things that I don’t know what’s to come, but I follow my mind and I follow my spirit.”

So, with no formal vocal training (she calls herself a YouTube singer where she learned the basics), some money in the bank and her equipment, Tess took the leap.

LEAP OF FATE If you have ever taken that leap of fate, you may know that it is not all sunshine and rainbows; the tough days precede the good ones, sometimes in abundance, as Tess soon found out.

“At first I was really, really green to the idea of doing anything else and it made me question my sense of purpose, “Like what am I getting up for in the morning? I called myself useless because I was not fixing a problem or outing a fire or making a salary, and I had some dark days laying down in that bed… because when I first started off I had one gig a week - one.”

This led to her working at a restaurant to try to supplement her income, which did not quite pan out.

“I made a pact with myself that the music, the gigs and the opportunities I could get would always be my first priority, and that led to me not performing well at the restaurant.”

But things have improved significantly for Tess after her first dark days of self-doubt.

Today, she proudly donates her time to cultural programmes in schools, particularly Ianthe Pratt Primary School, organises and hosts a monthly event dubbed ‘Bring your own creativity’ for young talented artistes, has hosted several shows starring herself, won an ‘Entertainer of the year’ award twice, she is the person called on for national and social events when a soulful voice is needed to deliver a musical rendition, and has a full roster of gigs at restaurants and resorts around the TCI. She insists that people need to put their dreams first, and sometimes make that fateful leap.

“When you’re working for other people nine hours a day, or 16 hours a day, six days a week, and you only get two weeks out of the 52 to go away and try to reset your brain, your mind just keeps going, you never get to stop and think and see real life. You only see what’s right in front of you.”

Since venturing out on her own, there have been a lot of eye openers for Tess.

“But all in all it’s been great. I’ve gone through some phases, I remember when I just finished the first couple of months on my own it was like oh yeah, I ain’t gotta get up and go to no job, I can eat what I want, and I don’t have to spend all my money down in IGA Gourmet.”

PASSION AND PURPOSE Over the past three years Tess has become a household name, not just for locals and residents, but for tourists who see her perform as well, many of whom have returned to the TCI just to hear her sing.

And sing she does, consistently and passionately.

At this point in our interview, Tess excuses herself to go over and greet some ladies seated nearby.

It just so happens to be one of their birthdays, so naturally Tess belted out a soulful rendition of ‘Happy birthday to you’ in her lustrous voice, much to the surprised and eventual pleasure of the other patrons in the cafe.

Applause and smiles followed.

She explained her passion.

“Well that’s the thing, passion finds you, you don’t find it and I am following my passion, so that is something that drives you

and you cannot get away from.

“The passion inside of you is like a fire, even though it may dim a little, you just got to find something to spark it back up and it will reignite and you can make a hell of a fire and keep it burning.

“But you gotta keep throwing things on it.”

As an entertainer in an admittedly small sea (TCI), Tess believes that she has to always do her best or she fears what will happen to her as a person.

“I am proud of myself because I am able to put out good performances. I like to perform, I like to be seen, I like people to talk good about me, I like for people to be proud of me.

“So I feel horrible when I don’t put out my best or give a good performance or give people what they pay for, or at least to keep up my own name.”

As she explained, her innermost fear is not doing anything of worth with her talent, and that of getting bogged down with simply being comfortable when a world of advancement and opportunities await.

She is really afraid of not pushing herself to continually improve and perfect her talents.

Are you a glass full, half empty or the glass is refillable kind of person?

“I am everything at a different time, sometimes I see the glass as half full, sometimes I get all frustrated and see it as half empty and then I am like okay it’s refillable.

“I think it is phases for me.”

When she is in the ‘glass is half empty’ phase, Tess prods herself out of that mode by chastising herself that it can and will be refilled.

Her advice to people who dwell most times with a ‘glass is half empty’ attitude is to learn from every aspect of life - every failure, mistake, bad feeling, anything that has made you uncomfortable.

“Face it and accept it, work through it, see how to prevent it and go on, because those things will continue to happen to you throughout every aspect of your life.”

PROMOTING OTHER CULTURES Her most recent personal venture has seen Tess CONTINUED 

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COMMENT

Walking with a purpose

BY OLIVER MILLS WALKING seems so natural for us in the Turks and Caicos Islands. We walk for physical exercise, to shed pounds, so we could lose weight, to make us feel light and clear our heads.

Sometimes we walk in groups so we can make jokes, feel safe, and be our true selves. Some of us walk without any particular reason.

We do it because it is the thing to do or because we observe others doing it. In this sense, there is no real purpose to our walking.

Nothing beneficial. Just to have fun, or to enjoy the outdoors.

But for many of us walking has a meaningful purpose to it.

We walk so we can think and clarify what is on our minds.

Walking then becomes purifying, and edifying. Walking clears our conscience, helps us to deal with mental challenges and brings clarity so that we begin to make sense of things.

It brings us further in touch with ourselves, the environment and the world at large.

When we walk with a purpose, all our experiences come together which enable us to come up with multiple solutions to what is bothering us.

Walking brings our life challenges to the forefront as well as how to fix them. It enables us to jettison our cares and worries, renews our minds and makes us whole beings again.

And miraculously, for some, walking brings heaven and earth together, putting us in touch with both at the same time. We experience the beauty of earth, and the magic of heaven.

Walking connects us to our surroundings, helping us to become more sensitive to the trees, which we can touch gently as we pass them and inhale the sweetness of beautiful flowers.

We enjoy the homes of others as we pass them by, observe people being busy with their chores and watch children happily at play and at ease with themselves and the world.

Having a purpose to our walking means seeing it as a prayer. Walking is a prayer, since it frees us from earthly concerns, enables us to talk inwardly with ourselves and admire and connect with the vast expanse of the sky.

We can then approach our creator without fault or blame, and the created and the creator become one, once again.

Prayer provides the space where we see and touch the most high.

The walking prayer cleanses us from what we are not and brings us face to face with who we really are. We are therefore changed and transformed.

When we walk with a purpose, we can meditate deeper. All interferences internal and external melt away and we become our higher selves once more.

COMMENT

Bring back TCI Bank

BY OSWALD SKIPPINGS, Leader of the People’s Democratic Alliance

This Scotiabank bombshell dropped on the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and people in recent days, is a substantial addition to the gloom and doom that currently exists in Grand Turk post the onslaught of hurricanes Ike, Irma and Maria and the drastic failure of recent administrations.

It is an aggravation to the already high unemployment, the lack of commercial activity and other prevailing woes that have overshadowed Grand Turk over recent years.

The fact is, the nation’s capital of Grand Turk will now have only one commercial bank, a situation that is definitely not attractive nor conducive to industrial and economic growth.

Heretofore, the Government had a choice in selecting its banker, now it has no such choice.

Therefore, the Government has no bargaining powers in selecting its banker and civil servants in both Grand Turk and Providenciales will be forced to deal with First Caribbean Bank as it is inconceivable that the Government would have two different banks to facilitate its financial business.

This move would inevitably increase inconvenience to First Caribbean customers in Grand Turk who are already faced with long, slow lines because of inadequate customer service, inclusive of their one and only ATM that is already too often dysfunctional.

This move also creates inconvenience in Providenciales by the closure of the Grace Bay facility, thereby adding tremendous pressure to the remaining one and only Scotiabank in the most commercially active island in the Turks and Caicos

An intimate look at ... seeking to foster inter Caribbean integration among the many nationalities residing in the TCI. Once every other month, Tess hosts a form of a ‘cookout’ at her own residence where her friends and social media followers can come, cook, eat and enjoy popular dishes from various Caribbean countries.

This is certainly a different approach from the prevailing attitude of many native Islanders.

Asked about her motives behind the event, Tess had a very interesting perspective.

“I am a Caribbean woman, I am a West Indian, I am a Turks and Caicos Islander first and foremost, of course.

“I was born here, I grew up here, I was given my education here, my life experiences most of them come from here but I had a lot influences, and I have a lot of love for other people.”

Tess’ mother grew up in Jamaica, her grandfather is a Jamaican, and her father is a Vincentian.

All of these influences combined to play a pivotal role in her selfconfidence, and her identity.

“Basically the way that I am is just unapologetically Caribbean.”

She also understands that what she does with this event, is not something that some Turks and Caicos Islanders may subscribe to.

“These are things that I hear

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Islands.

It should be noted that if the lack of profitable, financial activity is a contributor to this drastic decision, then one must consider the hundreds of millions of dollars that are being remitted to foreign countries by work permit workers while so many Turks and Caicos Islanders are not employed.

Therefore, this highlights further justification for the public and private sectors to first and foremost guarantee jobs for our very own Turks and Caicos Islanders whose monies will remain here in the banks and be invested here in the Islands thereby creating even further and more profitable economic activity for the banks thereby guaranteeing their success.

These sorts of disasters should bring us to the realisation that if we are to overcome the multitude of problems that are besieging us daily, there are some inherent political anomalies that we as a people need to recognise, admit to and commit to fix forthwith!

For example, when the Honourable Derek Taylor, the then chief minister, conceived the idea, initiated the move and laid the foundation to establish a Turks and Caicos Islands Bank, it was a visionary and noble aspiration.

However, once again this was ruined by cronyism and selfish, greedy politicians, and unfortunately,

blindly supported by overzealous irresponsible party supporters who not unlike now, put a blind eye to anything and everything wrong, oppressive or retrogressive their ruling party was doing.

It is why unless and until we as a people stop voting for a great, noble and heroic man that is now dead, and political parties whose core principles and ideologies have also died, and begin to vote for committed, patriotic people with vision and intestinal fortitude, whether they be from a third, fourth or fifth political party or be independent candidates, we will continue to be duped, taken for granted and exploited by uncommitted and incompetent politicians, who are no longer held accountable by those of us who vote them into office.

It is obvious that the introduction of trade unions is long overdue and would undoubtedly go a long way in meeting many of the needs especially of the working populace.

However, from a development, investment and an overall economic standpoint for Grand Turk, this does not eliminate the need for a commercial bank.

As a permanent and practical solution to this huge problem that we are experiencing with Scotiabank, the TCI Bank must be reinstated!

Preferably, its board of directors must not be infested with politicians and or close relatives of politicians at all.

However, if politicians are placed on the board of directors, then politicians from all sides should enjoy that privilege.

This is the only way independent, bipartisan, transparent and public scrutiny will be guaranteed, and it would then be next to impossible for corruption to rear its ugly head again and effect the closure of such a much-needed national facility.

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from people all the time saying ‘I could never do that’, but that is because it is not a part of our heritage that has been brought over to our culture.”

But for her, culture means respecting and appreciating everything that made her.

“I am appreciating what has made me, Turks and Caicos has made me but other people have as well, and honestly and truly I love my gut, Caribbean food is everything - I love Caribbean music and I love the food.”

She believes that most Turks and Caicos Islanders love it too, but due to what some may perceive as an identity crisis, this love is not easily

noticed.

“I find that everybody from everywhere has a little bit of identity crisis; when I’m travelling every group of people I hear say it - Guyanese, Trinidadians, Barbadians, and they all have it but I don’t think it’s nowhere near as bad as over here.”

Over here, meaning the Turks and Caicos Islands, where Tess believes the feeling is justified.

She explained that while other countries are fighting for their identities, they do have one, but they are fighting to ensure it would not be taken entirely from them.

In the TCI, that threat is real.

“I don’t feel Turks and Caicos

when I land in Turks and Caicos, I don’t feel it when I walk around and talk to people.

“I don’t feel Turks and Caicos, I don’t know what Turks and Caicos is, we don’t know what Turks and Caicos is at this point, and that’s why my innermost fears for the Turks and Caicos is that it would never be able to find its identity because we are being so heavily saturated with everybody else’s and honestly we are not getting a fighting chance to find ourselves.

“Yes, I am critical of Turks and Caicos Islanders in the way they handle other people, but we need to realise what the reason is behind it.

“I understand why.”

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Commonwealth Caribbean resolve to work together to fight corruption

BY DELANA ISLES AFTER four days of intense discussions and interactions, member countries at the recently held conference of integrity commissions of Commonwealth Caribbean countries, have resolved to, among other things, enhance working relationships with governments and public sectors to fight corruption.

The fourth annual Conference of the Commonwealth Caribbean Association of Integrity Commissions and Anti-Corruption Bodies (CCAICACB) concluded last Thursday, June 8, at the Beaches Resort and Spa in Providenciales.

The theme was, ‘Counting the real cost of corruption - Engaging everyone in the fight.’

Commenting on the conference proceedings this Thursday, outgoing chairman association, Eugene Otuonye, QC called the event a huge success.

“If the independent assessments of the conference by the delegates are anything to go by, it is fair to say that this fourth conference was a huge success.

“Its positive impact on the delegates is evident in the conference communiqué which, among other things, articulates the determination and commitments of the delegates and the association members to intensify their anti-corruption and good governance efforts, involving everyone in the process.”

The conference featured addresses and presentations by eminent persons in the region and the world, as well as stakeholders involved in the national, regional and international anti-corruption and good governance efforts.

Through country presentations, peer reviews and benchmarking, country delegates from Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands and others, shared their experiences, exchanged ideas, strategies and best practices in their anti-corruption and good governance efforts.

In addition, the various panel discussions at the conference provided unique opportunities and platforms for the delegates and the representatives from the media, the civil society, religious, and youth organisations and other private sector stakeholders, to engage and explore together the enormous cost and damage of corruption and how best to engage everyone in the fight against it.

The conference ended with the annual general meeting of the association, during which elections were held to fill vacant positions in the executive committee of the association and the conference communiqué was issued.

COMMUNIQUÉ Having extensively discussed the theme of the conference and its programme content, the executive committee members with a full exchange of views of participants agreed and adopted the following resolutions: -Reiterate that regional integrity commissions and anti-corruption bodies must continue to maintain their independence, impartiality and professionalism, to further enhance their effectiveness.

-Urge the integrity commissions

and anti-corruption bodies to harness and put to maximum and innovative use, all resources available to them, to engage everybody in the fight against corruption.

-Urge integrity commissions and anti-corruption bodies to make recommendations to their governments with a view to realising reinvigorated political will, public sector and nationwide commitments, to continuously combat corruption.

-Urge regional governments to enact, expand and implement national legislative frameworks and strategies for improved effectiveness, so that there are no legislative silos which deter holistic anti-corruption work in the region.

-Urge the integrity commissions and anti-corruption bodies to secure at national and regional levels, statistical information on the real cost of corruption and make the information available to the ordinary person.

-Must encourage integrity commissions and anti-corruption bodies to develop harmonised benchmarking systems and protocols for the purposes of both internal and national systems and institutions, statutory corporations and agencies, for which they have oversight.

-Must implement effective organisational risk management strategies and gather to achieve meaningful inter-agency collaboration, locally, regionally and internationally.

Continue calls on member governments to: -Provide adequate financial, technical and human resources to the integrity commissions and anticorruption bodies.

-Give encouragement and

support in their prompt and efficient discharge of their statutory functions in their sustainable fight against and in the eradication of corruption.

-Agree that integrity commissions and anti-corruption bodies should further intensify their public education and citizens’ engagement and initiatives, surveys and data gathering, and in particular continue the deeper mobilisation with children, youth, civil society organisations and religious bodies, in the fight against corruption across the region.

-Agree that as part of their efforts to engage everyone in the fight against corruption, and for optimal utilisation of resources available for anti-corruption and good governance efforts, the integrity commissions and anti-corruption bodies should robustly embark on national stakeholders conferences, inter-agency collaboration, sectorwide training and capacity building programmes.

-Must encourage integrity commissions and anti-corruption bodies to develop harmonised strategies and practices for strengthening cooperation and the sharing of data, information and lists of persons of interest among themselves.

-Must encourage Caricom to place on its agenda the discussion of anti-corruption efforts.

-Must encourage governments, integrity commissions and anticorruption bodies to acknowledge corruption perception indices, and engage independent integrity agencies to work regionally to determine strengths and challenges

so that the association can share more objective corruption indicators and recommendations for improving the fight against corruption across the region.

Having regard to the diverse experiences of members of the Association it was further agreed that the integrity commissions and anti-corruption bodies should: -Continue to pursue the development and implementation of regional anti-corruption model legislation in keeping with the requirements of the UNCAC and the constitutional and legislative frameworks of their respective countries, to achieve effective reduction and eradication of corruption in the Commonwealth Caribbean.

-Continue to support and encourage each other through benchmarking and practitioners’ exchange, and thereby enhance the sharing of their experiences, best practices, information and solutions among themselves and the monitoring of the impact of the association’s interventions.

-Be innovative, and seek to secure the best results, in their anti-corruption and good governance efforts, taking into account the social, cultural, economic and political circumstances of their local environment.

The association also agreed to accept the offer of the government of Grenada to provide facilities for capacity building programmes of the association, in collaboration with the government of India and the commonwealth secretariat.

They also accepted the tentative offer of Cayman Islands to host the next conference in 2019.

Metal found in canned pork Consumers urged to throw it away

BY OLIVIA ROSE CUSTOMERS are warned not to consume Spam products and to either throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

This comes after the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the recall on May 26 of more than 228,000 pounds of Spam and related Hormel Foods products after several people claimed to

find metal fragments in their food.

The Animal Health Division of the TCI’s Department of Agriculture issued an immediate recall of all Hormel Foods products imported by Graceway Trading on Tuesday (June 12).

The department said that strict measures have since been taken to ensure that all remaining products have been removed from the shelves in

local supermarkets.

The popular luncheon canned pork and chicken product is said to be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of metal.

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service was informed of people suffering “minor oral injuries” after consuming the product.

The recall is labeled as a class one with a high health risk, according to the USDA.

Spam luncheon meat is a product of Hormel Foods

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Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Minister of Home Affairs Hon Vaden Delroy Williams and other Government ministers

Artist’s impression of the new state-of-the-art Post Office

First blocks laid at site of $1.5m Post Office

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE SYMBOLIC first blocks have been laid to commence the construction of the TCI’s first stateof-the-art Post Office in Downtown, Providenciales.

The new $1.5 million building will integrate the latest technology and high tech features that are available in postal services around the world.

At a block laying ceremony on Friday, June 8, Minister of Home Affairs Hon Vaden Delroy Williams said that the new facility represents the Government’s commitment to developing the Downtown area as an important and central hub for business and government activity.

He said: “As a culturally historical site, this block laying marks a new and exciting chapter in this very important institution.”

Williams stressed the importance of the Government updating and enhancing the Post Office facilities to ensure customers receive better service.

“We should be in a position to capitalise on the lucrative and rapidly growing e-commerce industry,” he said.

“If other large developed countries have not abandoned Post Offices, why should we?”

He said that although many private delivery services are operating in the TCI there is still a “very strong” demand for Post Office boxes and the postal services.

“We have seen this from the activity at the temporary location in the Town Centre Mall and the boxes in Grace Bay. “We cannot run away from

technology. We must embrace it,” Williams said.

The new Post Office will be fully computerised and replete with a sorting room with mail sorting facilities, credit card machine service, a stamp shop, and up to 3,000 more mail boxes.

There are also plans for a stamp machine which will make postal services accessible after working hours.

Williams took the time to thank the staff of the Post Office for the work that they have been doing, especially under the present conditions and reminded them that better days are ahead.

He assured the public that in addition to the excellent facilities, the Government is committed to offering quality customer service and

ensuring that the Post Office remains relevant, reliable and competitive.

This project launches one of the many new capital projects which the Government plans to embark on during the next few months and years.

Williams emphasised that this embodies an ambitious development plan for the entire Turks and Caicos Islands as the Government continue to modernise the territory.

The ceremony was attended by Acting Governor Anya Williams, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Hon Goldray Ewing, Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning, Hon Edwin Astwood, Minister of Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services, and Postmaster General Elizabeth James.

The car driven by the deceased woman

Woman killed in two-vehicle smash up A WOMAN became the latest road death victim in the Turks and Caicos Islands after her vehicle collided with another and careened into a pole on Leeward Highway in Providenciales.

Police reported on Monday (June 11) that they are investigating the cause of the fatal accident which occurred at about 9.49pm on Sunday at the Venetian Road roundabout.

When police and emergency

personnel arrived at the scene they found a severely damaged yellow Suzuki Alto and a black Chevy Tahoe with the occupant of the Suzuki badly injured.

She was rushed to the hospital by ambulance and later succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment.

The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation.

The deceased woman’s identity is being withheld at this point.

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson (centre) received keys for three 2018 Ford trucks

UK provides three new trucks for vector control

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE MINISTRY of Health has received three brand spanking new 2018 Ford trucks from Public Health England to help tackle the mosquito problem across the Islands.

Acting Governor Anya Williams handed over the keys of the trucks to Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and Minister of Health Hon Edwin Astwood on Friday, June 8, in Grand Turk.

The acting governor during a

simple handing over ceremony said the vehicles will boost the Ministry of Health’s vector control operations throughout the territory.

She said: “On behalf of the United Kingdom government and Public Health England, I am pleased to present to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, and more specifically the Environmental Health Department of the Ministry of Health, three brand new Ford F-150 vehicles to assist in carrying out fogging and other anti-mosquito

activities this hurricane season.”

The vehicles are part of an $835,000 project being funded by the UK government to help equip the TCI, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands with both equipment and chemicals to assist in the fight against mosquito borne diseases.

This donation is a part of a much larger donation from Public Health England to the Turks and Caicos Islands following the devastation of hurricanes Irma and Maria last September.

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A group from Long Bay High School visit Half Moon Bay and Little Water Cay

Half Moon Bay is a vulnerable domicile for rock iguanas due to discarded trash

Pupils learn about the perils of plastic pollution STUDENTS took a trip to some of the TCI’s smallest islands recently to learn about the dangers facing rock iguanas as part of World Environment Day. The group from Long Bay High School visited Half Moon Bay and Little Water Cay on June 5 where they took part in several educational activities.

The excursion was sponsored by the Turks and Caicos National Trust as a way to encourage young people to care for the environment.

According to a press release from the trust, the visitors learnt about the iguanas’ habitats and the importance of keeping them clean.

“Students were urged to be more responsible in managing garbage since waste, particularly plastic, can be devastating to marine biodiversity.

“More importantly, the tour exposed students to the detriment to the health and wellbeing of the

iguanas caused by plastic products and trash being left behind by humans who visit their homes.

“In fact, the group was able to collect a few plastic products within the vicinity.”

During the trip, they also learnt how to do bead tagging - a strategy used by scientists, to keep track of the population, study their life span and monitor their health.

Staff also discussed an ongoing rat eradication project.

The students had previously been surveyed by the trust’s public awareness officer in February to gauge their knowledge of the dangers facing rock iguanas.

They will be surveyed again in 2020 to complete the education component of the project.

On June 5 every year, the World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations and thousands of global communities and organisations celebrate World Environment Day.

The theme of this year’s World Environment Day was ‘Beat plastic pollution’

This year, the theme of the day was ‘Beat plastic pollution’ - a call for action for the world to work together to address the environmental challenge and raise global awareness of the need to reduce the heavy burden of plastic pollution.

Half Moon Bay is a vulnerable

domicile for the rock iguanas as it is a popular location for locals to have beach cookout and tour companies to take guests to relax, have beach parties and see iguanas.

The Turks and Caicos National Trust continues to seek more support towards conservation plans though

funding and donations, and appeals to tour operators and stakeholders to be partners in the stewardship of this area.

More information on the Turks and Caicos National Trust is available at 941-5710 or info@ tcnationaltrust.org

National awards nomination deadline coming up soon ALL nominations for the National Honours and Awards Programme must be completed by June 30 or they will not be considered.

The National Honours and Awards Committee issued a reminder last week that completed nomination forms must be submitted soon.

They should be sealed in an envelope and sent to the Premier’s Office on Grand Turk or Providenciales, any District Commissioner’s Office or any member of the committee.

“It is important that you nominate

persons you believe are worthy to receive such honour with the classification of the award since the committee cannot nominate him or her for an alternative honour or awards,” a June 4 statement from the committee read.

The National Honours and Awards Programme recognises outstanding citizens who have made exemplary contributions to the territory’s development.

The classifications of awards include: -The Order of National Hero

is the highest award and may be granted to a Turks and Caicos Islander for extraordinary and outstanding achievement and merit in service to the Turks and Caicos Islands or to humanity at large.

-The Order of Turks and Caicos Islands may be granted to a Turks and Caicos Islander who has served with distinction in any field of discipline and may be conferred to upon a person during his lifetime or posthumously.

-The Patriotic Awards may be

granted to a Turks and Caicos Islander who has demonstrated a keen sense of national consciousness and rendered exceptional sacrificial service to the islands and the people of the islands.

-The Patriotic Award: Mouchoir Bank medal may be granted to a Turks and Caicos Islander as an honorary award for demonstrating a very high regard for national integration philanthropic.

-The Long Service Medal may be granted to a Turks and Caicos

Islander who has given outstanding and exemplary public service to the islands and its people for a minimum period of 20 years.

-The National Young Achiever’s medal may be granted to a Turks and Caicos Islander between the ages of 12 and 25 who has performed exceptionally well on a national, regional or international level in culture, academics, performing arts or sports.

Nomination forms can be collected from all of the drop off points or the Government’s website.

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Non-profit repairs hurricane damaged schools THE SANDALS Foundation held a symbolic key handover and ribbon cutting ceremony recently for the reopening of Providenciales school buildings damaged during last year’s hurricanes.

The non-profit arm of Beaches and Sandals Resorts hosted the event on June 4 at Enid Capron Primary School (ECPS) and Clement Howell High School (CHHS) in Blue Hills.

It also opened a state of the art library at CHHS, which was under construction when the hurricanes hit.

According to a statement from Sandals, the three major projects cost more than $200,000.

They were undertaken as part of the foundation’s pledge to assist with post-hurricane recovery efforts and return children to normalcy.

The Enid Capron project included hurricane repairs such as roofing, electrical work and other infrastructural improvements to the Stubbs Block.

The Stubbs Block houses the school’s sick bay, a canteen, the computer room and teacher resource room.

The school project also included the donation of furniture with the Sandals Foundation confirming that new computers will also be given to the school.

Heidi Clarke, executive director of the Sandals Foundation, said the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Public Works have been instrumental in the completion of this project.

“I must also applaud our partners, the American Friend of Jamaica, the Yellow Bird

Foundation, and of course, our guests and team members from Beaches Resorts who responded to the call for assistance and came on board to help to repair the Stubbs Building and improve the learning experience of the students.”

Construction of the new library at CHHS, funded by the Sandals Foundation, was well underway when the hurricanes hit in September 2017 and the newly refurbished structure suffered some damage. The school also suffered damage to its canteen.

The Sandals Foundation, with support from School Specialty who donated new furniture and school supplies, has since completed construction of the state of the art library and made the repairs to the school’s canteen which included replacing the roof, patio, doors and windows.

Clarke said: “The Sandals Foundation truly believes that our children are our future and an investment in them is the best gift to the survival and sustainability of this region.

“It is, for us, about providing the best environment in which our students can excel and reach their full potential.”

Speaking at the handover ceremony for both schools on Monday, Minister of Education Hon Karen Malcolm expressed the Government’s appreciation for the projects.

“I would like to say to Sandals Foundation and Beaches Resorts, thank you for your continued generosity and commitment to the

Hon Karen Malcolm, Minister of Education, with Heidi Clarke of the Sandals Foundation

Officials from the Ministry of Education with Sandals Foundation members

education within these islands.”

She also encouraged students from both schools to take care of the facilities.

“Use them for the betterment of your lives and the improvement of your academic work.”

Clement Howell High School

has 567 students and Enid Capron Primary School is home to 647 students, making it the country’s largest primary school.

Deputy Governor awarded MBE Deputy Governor Anya Williams has been awarded an MBE

TCI’s Deputy Governor Anya Williams was awarded an MBE in Her Majesty the Queen’s 2018 Birthday Honours.

Governor John Freeman congratulated Williams on her accolade this week.

“This is richly deserved and as the citation states has been made in recognition of her services to the Turks and Caicos Islands. Those services are notable,” he said.

“The deputy governor continues to exhibit exemplary dedication to her duties, demonstrating the strong leadership that she displayed following the passage of both hurricanes Irma and Maria which was commended by myself, the UK military and NGOs present.”

Williams will be invited later this year to Buckingham Palace to receive the award from Her Majesty The Queen or another member of

the Royal Family.

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the civil service.

The Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) is the first of five classes of award.

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Governor Choudhury ‘temporarily withdrawn’ from post The U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office has “temporarily withdrawn” Cayman Islands Governor Anwar Choudhury from his post pending an investigation into “a number of complaints” against him, Premier Alden McLaughlin said in a statement released early Wednesday.

Cayman officials, including the premier and Deputy Governor Franz Manderson, were advised of the FCO’s decision late Tuesday.

The premier’s statement did not specify whether the complaints against Mr. Choudhury were related to Cayman or elsewhere. The premier also did not state the nature of the complaints.

Mr. McLaughlin, who is in the U.K. this week, said he was advised by the U.K. overseas territories minister, Lord Tariq Ahmad, that Mr. Choudhury was in the U.K. and that the investigation against him was likely to take four to six weeks.

“While this development was unforeseen and is most unfortunate, I am confident that it will not affect the continued good governance of the Cayman Islands,” Premier McLaughlin said.

Lord Ahmad told Cayman

Haiti’s ministers for the interior, external co-operation and culture, Jean Marie Reynaldo Brunet, Aviol Fleurant and Joseph Guyler Delva, at a news conference announcing the banning of Oxfam GB.

Haiti withdraws Oxfam Great Britain’s right to operate after misconduct scandal Governor Anwar Choudhury in his office at the top floor of the government administration building Thursday. (Photo: Brent Fuller)

officials that the foreign office did not intend to make any public statement regarding the matter. Mr. Choudhury could not immediately be contacted for comment.

Deputy Governor Manderson will take up the post of acting governor while Mr. Choudhury is away.

Mr. Choudhury, 58, arrived in Cayman in late March and was well-

received.

He had just completed an interview with the Cayman Compass on Thursday afternoon in which he stated his intention to work with Cayman on the formation of a strategy to address U.K. requirements that its territory adopt a public register of company ownership by December 2020. (Cayman Compass)

HAITI’S government on Wednesday said it was withdrawing Oxfam Great Britain’s right to operate in the Caribbean country after allegations of sexual misconduct by some of the charity’s staff.

In a statement, three ministries, including the Planning and External Cooperation Ministry, said they were withdrawing Oxfam Great Britain’s status as a non-governmental organisation “for violation of Haitian law and serious violation of the principle of the dignity of the human beings.”

The British aid organization has been rocked by allegations that staff, including a former Haiti country director, used prostitutes during a relief mission after a devastating earthquake hit the island nation in 2010.

In February, Haiti temporarily revoked Oxfam Great Britain’s right to operate in the country.

A spokeswoman for Oxfam in Haiti said the organisation would be releasing a statement about the withdrawal of Oxfam Great Britain’s right to operate in Haiti. (Reuters)

Miller becomes third FNM MP to publicly oppose VAT increase GOLDEN Isles MP Vaughn Miller on Tuesday became the third Free National Movement member of Parliament to publicly oppose the government’s impending value added tax increase.

Miller said he does not support VAT being raised to 12 percent, adding families across the country could not afford the tax hike.

Mr Miller said his constituents have advised the increase is too high and should be implemented incrementally.

Miller joined Centreville MP Reece Chipman and Pineridge MP Frederick McAlpine, all members of the Free National Movement, who have opposed the move.

On Monday, Long Island MP Adrian Gibson called on the government to delay the increase to give persons time to prepare.

Miller said in Parliament: “Golden Isles cannot support this increase in VAT from 7.5 percent to 12 percent.

It’s too aggressive, it is too much, it is too soon. I am merely the conduit, I am merely the messenger, I have made a vow to speak as they asked me to speak. I am their servant.

“Personally, I think this form of taxation as has been stated before is regressive and repressive and the poor and middle class will have to

Golden Isles MP Vaughn Miller joined Centreville MP Reece Chipman and Pineridge MP Frederick McAlpine, all members of the Free National Movement, who have opposed the move.

carry this burden disproportionately.

A more fair taxation to me would be a form of income tax or even payroll tax where you can exempt persons below a particular salary scale.

This is too burdensome on the poor and the middle class and small and medium sized businesses.”

Earlier on Tuesday, Attorney General Carl Bethel said the country is suffering “fiscal illness,” adding it is better for all Bahamians to shoulder paying off the nation’s debt.

Mr Bethel said the VAT increase was in the government’s view “the most painless” way to arrest government debt.

He was responding to questions from the press on a recent Public Domain poll which found that 76 percent of respondents said they oppose the 2018-2019 budget.

Mr Bethel said: “We’ve reached a stage in the Bahamas fiscally in terms of where the government is in terms of its obligation and the fact that nearly $800m has to be used to pay either matured debt or interest on old money borrowed decades ago sometimes that’s already been spent.

When you look at the traditional sources of revenue they are not enough to cover these obligations that have been incurred by previous governments including previous FNM governments.

“So we have to do what is right for the Bahamian people. We have to do what is right to restore financial balance and sanity in budgeting in this country. We cannot continue to borrow our way out of debt. It is impossible to borrow your way out of debt and if you cannot borrow your way any further because every time you borrow you increase your debt then you have to find some other way to re-balance your expenditure.

The Bahamian government is hoping that Douglas Manchester will take the post before the end of the year.

No Change in nominee for Bahamas ambassador role DOUGLAS Manchester, real estate developer and billionaire, is still the nominee to fill the post of United States ambassador to the Bahamas, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Darren Henfield.

The government, the minister said on Tuesday, is also hoping Mr Manchester will take the post before the end of the year.

“I had a bilateral meeting in Washington last week at the State Department and the position remains the same,” Mr Henfield said yesterday outside Cabinet in

response to a question from The Tribune. “We’re hoping to have the nominee Mr Manchester in the Bahamas as soon as possible.

“We hope (it’ll be within the year),” the minister also said. “It has to be within the year. We look forward to an ambassador being here in the Bahamas. We haven’t had one for more than 10-11 years and he unfortunately had some hold ups in his committee hearings, but hopefully they’ll have them resolved and we could have him in The Bahamas very soon.”

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Bahamas: Police insist public is safe despite spate of killings The 20-foot boat, disabled and adrift with three Dominicans from the island of Dominica, was located by the crew of the Liberian-flagged-886-foot bulk carrier Skiathos .

Three Dominicans rescued after being stranded in the Caribbean Sea for 21 days THE crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Donald Horsley combined efforts with the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier ship Skiathos to rescue three stranded boaters on Friday in the Caribbean Sea, approximately 75 nautical miles south of Puerto Rico.

Rescued are a man and two women, claiming to be Dominican nationals from the Caribbean island of Dominica, who were stranded at sea for 21 days after their 20-foot boat ‘Papa Fish’ became disabled and adrift on a trip from Dominica to Martinique that started May 19.

Coast Guard watchstanders in Sector San Juan received initial notification at 7:19 p.m. Thursday from the crew of the 886-foot Skiathos, who reported locating a boat with three people onboard

waving their arms for assistance.

The crew of a patrolling US Customs and Border Protection Caribbean Air & Marine maritime patrol aircraft located the Papa Fish and confirmed there were three people onboard signaling for assistance.

Coast Guard watchstanders proceeded to launch a Coast Guard HC-144 Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft from Air Station Miami, a MH65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Station Borinquen, and diverted the Coast Guard Cutter Donald Horsley to deliver assistance and rescue the boaters. The crew of the Coast Guard helicopter arrived on scene with the Papa Fish and vectored in the Donald Horsley on its final approach to reach the stranded boaters.

AFTER a spate of murders and amid a heightened fear of crime, the senior command of the Royal Bahamas Police Force held a press conference to reassure the public the country is still safe.

Police said many of the recent killings were “senseless” acts of opportunity or motivated by robbery, adding increased police presence will be seen on the streets. The double homicide which killed two teen brothers on Saturday was likely due to gang activity and retaliation, police said.

Acting Commissioner of Police Emrick Seymour said despite the recent killings - six since Saturday according to this newspaper’s records - police are “working assiduously” to resolve these matters.

Hours after the press conference, police said a shooting at Cox Street off Grant Street in Fox Hill left one man dead and another in hospital.

Flanked by several of his colleagues, including Assistant Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander, the officer in charge of crime investigations, Acting Commissioner Seymour said members of the public can “rest assured” that the country remains “a safe place.”

Of the recent killings, he said police have several significant leads, further contending the recent scourge in crime could be attributed to a “minute percentage” of the population.

He encouraged members of the

Acting Commissioner of Police Emrick Seymour at a press conference at Police Headquarters. (Tribune242 photo)

public to continue to stand with police in its fight against crime.

The acting commissioner also rejected the notion that specific sectors of society were being targeted, namely taxi drivers and school campuses.

A day earlier, Bahamas Taxicab Union President Philip Watkins questioned if taxi drivers were being targeted after two taxi drivers were killed in the past week.

Meanwhile a security guard was shot dead on Tuesday morning at A F Adderley School.

Acting Commissioner Seymour said there is no evidence to support either view, adding that recent trends suggest that a large percentage of recent crimes were being carried out

due to opportunity.

He said police have heightened efforts against crime.

While he stopped short of going into specific details, he said the presence of the RBPF would be seen and felt by those responsible for crime.

For his part, ACP Fernander highlighted a nearly 50 percent reduction in murders for 2018, when compared to the same period over last year. He told The Tribune earlier yesterday there have been 47 killings so far this year. The double homicide last night in Fox Hill increased the count to 49.

Figures presented by the RBPF showed that at this point last year, the country had recorded 69 homicides.

(Tribune242)

Cayman’s leaders seek constitutional reform

Jamaica is no stranger to natural disasters.

Jamaica government collaborates with UNDP to implement early warning systems AS part of the mitigation efforts to strengthen disaster resilience in vulnerable communities, the Government is partnering with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to implement early warning systems in four parishes.

Local Government and Community Development Minister Desmond McKenzie said the initiative will be undertaken in St Catherine, St Mary, Portland and St. Thomas.

The US$1 million project is slated to come on stream in early 2019, the Minister said, as he launched the national hurricane preparedness campaign at Jamaica House, recently.

“We’re going to be the third country outside of Cuba and the Dominican Republic that will benefit from this programme with the UNDP, where they will help us to create a National Climate Information and Early Warning Service for Disaster Risk Reduction,” he said.

CAYMAN Islands leaders continued to push for constitutional reform in a series of meetings in London following the U.K.’s decision to impose public beneficial ownership registries on its overseas territories.

Premier Alden McLaughlin has described the decision as “constitutional overreach” and is lobbying for changes in the relationship between the Cayman Islands and the U.K. Mr. McLaughlin, along with Financial Services Minister Tara Rivers and a delegation of Cayman Islands government officials, met with Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the United Nations, Monday for “bilateral talks” on the issue.

The premier has indicated he would like to see section 125 of the constitution – which gives the U.K. full power to make laws for the “peace, order and good government

of the Cayman Islands” – either dropped or revised.

Following last month’s beneficial ownership decision, he believes this clause needs to be clarified to make clear that the U.K. should only intervene in the territory’s affairs, for matters involving “the most serious of circumstances [such as] a fundamental breakdown in public order or endemic corruption in the government, legislature or judiciary.”

The Cayman group also met with two leading barristers in London Monday as they considered their strategy ahead for further constitutional discussions.

Sir Jeffrey Jowell, QC, who advised on the drafting of Cayman’s constitution, and Lord David Pannick, QC, advised the Cayman Islands team about “desired outcomes, formulation of a plan for the way forward and setting time lines necessary for the Cayman

Islands,” according to a press release on the meeting.

“We talked about the way forward with constitutional talks,” Mr. McLaughlin said.

“We are concerned about the actions of the House of Commons in seeking to legislate for the Cayman Islands, which amounts to constitutional overreach by forcing the Cayman Islands to adopt public registers of beneficial ownership.”

Eric Bush, Cayman’s representative in London, said the meetings had gone well and the territory was “making progress” in developing desired improvements to the constitutional relationship.

Mr. McLaughlin has previously indicated that Cayman’s main goal is to ensure that, provided the Cayman Islands is not in breach of international standards, the power of internal self-governance is absolute.

(Cayman Compass)

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World News Trump downplays abuses

by Kim Jong Un’s regime US President Donald Trump downplayed abuses by Kim Jong Un’s regime in an interview following his summit with the North Korean leader, saying that other countries had also done “bad things”.

“A lot of other people (have) done some really bad things. I mean, I could go through a lot of nations where a lotta bad things were done,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News on Wednesday night (June 13).

He praised Kim as “a very smart guy” and “a great negotiator”, saying that “I think we understand each other”.

According to Trump’s own State Department, Kim’s regime holds between 80,000 and 120,000 political prisoners in forced labor camps, facing torture and forced starvation.

As well as abuses at home, Kim is also suspected of ordering the assassination of his half-brother at a Malaysian airport last year.

Trump and Kim met in Singapore on Tuesday - an unprecedented encounter that saw the leader of the world’s most powerful democracy

Police at the scene of a terrorism-related raid in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, in April.

Number of terrorism-related arrests in UK reaches record level Donald Trump praised the North Korean leader as “a very smart guy” and “a great negotiator”, saying that “I think we understand each other”.

shake hands with the third-generation scion of a dynastic dictatorship, standing as equals in front of their nations’ flags.

Critics have charged the summit legitimised Kim and said the summit was more about headlines than

substantive progress.

Trump also had kind words for Chinese President Xi Jinping in the interview, describing him as “an incredible guy” and noting that he is “essentially president for life. That’s pretty good.” (Straitstime)

THE number of terrorism-related arrests in Britain hit a record high after a series of attacks around the country last year, official figures show.

In the year ending 31 March, 441 people were held on suspicion of terrorism-related activity, the highest number of arrests in a year since data collection started in 2001, and an increase of 17% on the 378 in the previous year.

The Home Office said the rise was partly due to a number of arrests made following attacks in London and Manchester last year. The number of terror-related arrests in Britain since the 9/11 attacks in 2001 has passed the 4,000 mark, standing at 4,182 at the end of March.

Assistant commissioner Neil Basu, head of counter-terrorism policing in the UK, said: “With the terrorist attacks of 2017 we saw a genuine step-change in momentum.

As a result, our operational activity increased to meet the new and emerging threats we now face.

“A year on and our activity continues to be at unprecedented levels; shown, not least, by the fact that, in the past year, working together with the security services we have stopped an average of one terrorist attack every month. Police, together with the security services, are determined to make the UK as hostile an environment for terrorists as possible.”

UK’s May defeats final Brexit challenges in parliament PRIME Minister Theresa May defeated the final challenges to her Brexit blueprint in parliament yesterday, leaving plans for Britain’s departure from the European Union still largely on track but her authority weakened.

Lawmakers supported the government’s position to reject amendments to the EU withdrawal bill that challenged May’s commitment to leave the bloc’s customs union and single market, leaving the overall shape of her Brexit strategy intact that will transform Britain’s trading relationships for decades.

But it was a vote in parliament on Tuesday that left her seemingly at the mercy of two groups in the Conservative Party – those who want to maintain the closest possible ties with the EU, and others pressing for a clean break.

An agreement that defused a potential rebellion over handing parliament more control over Britain’s exit from the EU looked in danger of unravelling on Wednesday, when the two camps argued over the shape of a possible compromise on a “meaningful vote”.

Before the vote, she assured lawmakers she would honour her promise and deal with the “concerns raised about the role of parliament in

relation to the Brexit process”.

There was little doubt the government would win on the customs union and single market, which some pro-EU lawmakers say is the only way for Britain to retain economically advantageous close ties with the bloc, with the opposition Labour Party also divided over future relations.

Parliament voted 325 to 298 in favour of rejecting a House of Lords amendment to require ministers to report on their efforts in negotiations to secure a customs union.

They also voted against remaining in the European Economic Area (EEA), which offers tariff-free access to the EU’s single market in return for accepting free movement of people, goods, services and capital, by 327 to 126.

Britain’s future trading and customs arrangements after Brexit have become a lightning rod for divisions that have not only plagued May’s Conservative Party but also in the Labour Party.

May had faced the prospect of losing the vote on the customs union after rebels had indicated their support for a change introduced by the House of Lords to require

ministers to report what efforts they had made to secure a customs union.

But a government proposal to instead report its efforts to secure a customs “arrangement” was enough to postpone a more searching debate about government policy, with future debates the more likely stage for a revolt.

It won over most of the rebels, but was openly mocked by Ken Clarke, a veteran Conservative who has run at least six government departments, who accused the government of using “pathetic” jargon which was “utterly meaningless”.

In the end, parliament accepted that proposal.

With not all rebels persuaded that May’s plan can prevent an economic shock after Brexit, some say they will challenge her plans to leave the customs union again during votes on other bills, on trade and customs, which will be brought back to the house some time before July 24.

But it was in the Labour Party where the deepest rifts were exposed.

Many of its pro-EU lawmakers went against their leader, Jeremy Corbyn, by supporting the vote and not his amendment which argued for a new single market deal with the EU.

Cassandritz Blanc appears via video at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Wednesday, June 13, 2018.

Florida husband killed pregnant wife for disrespecting him, kept body in his apartment for 8 days A MAN accused of killing his pregnant wife for disrespecting him kept her body in his apartment for a week, detectives suspect.

Eight days after the death of Martine Bernard, 20, her desecrated body was moved into a garbage bin in an alley, which detectives found before sunrise on Tuesday.

From his second floor apartment at 522 N.E. First Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, Cassandritz Blanc could look over that alley.

The 22-year-old — who does not have a criminal record in Florida — is facing charges of premeditated murder and abusing a corpse in the June 4 killing.

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World News North Korea sanctions to stay until full denuclearisation, says US

SNP MPs including Mr Blackford (centre) gathered on College Green after Wednesday’s walk-out.

SNP pledges more action over Brexit bill THE SNP will continue to “frustrate what the government are doing as much as we possibly can”, the party’s Westminster leader has said.

Ian Blackford led a walk-out of his MPs during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday over the government’s handling of the Brexit bill.

Opponents branded the move a “pre-prepared stunt” aimed only at furthering the cause of independence.

Mr Blackford said it was “not the end of the matter, it is the beginning”.

The walk-out came after Speaker John Bercow expelled Mr Blackford from the chamber when the MP refused to sit down after asking for the Commons to sit in private.

SNP MPs were furious after amendments to the EU Withdrawal Bill affecting Scotland were passed after less than 20 minutes of debate the previous evening, with the only speech being from Cabinet Office minister David Lidington.

Mr Bercow has now granted the party an urgent debate on Brexit and devolution in the Commons, which will be held on Monday and last up to three hours.

Holyrood had previously refused to grant formal consent to the bill, with Labour, Green and Lib Dem MSPs uniting with the SNP to outvote the Conservatives.

The opposition centres on the bill “temporarily” constraining Holyrood’s ability to use 24 powers that return from Brussels for up to seven years.

The UK government, which reached an agreement with the Welsh government over the issue, says this will ensure the same rules and regulations remain in place across the UK in areas such as agriculture and food labelling.

The remainder of the 153 returning powers will go straight to the Scottish Parliament, however.

Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, Nicola Sturgeon argued that this week’s events had been “the most clear and powerful evidence so far that the Westminster system simply does not work for Scotland”.

The first minister also repeated her claim that the Tories had “ripped up the convention that has underpinned devolution for nigh on 20 years.”

The UK government has signalled that it wants to continue working with its opponents towards finding a resolution to the long-running row.

In a statement to MPs on Thursday afternoon, Scottish Secretary David Mundell said the powers at the centre of the row had been “handed to the European Union through our membership in 1972, long before devolution existed in Scotland”.

They had therefore never been under the control of Holyrood, and it was wrong to argue that the powers had been “taken away” from the Scottish Parliament, he added.

Mr Mundell, who faced calls to resign from opposition parties, said the government would press on with its Brexit plans despite the lack of Holyrood consent, but insisted its aim was still for agreement to be reached between the two sides.

He added: “The Scottish government’s position from the outset was that they would be content with nothing less than a veto.

However, such an unreasonable position would fundamentally undermine the integrity of the UK internal market.

“We on this side of the house have compromised, we have made every effort to reach agreement. We have sought consent.

“Now, we are legislating in line with the Sewel Convention to ensure the whole of the United Kingdom leaves the EU with as much legal certainty as possible. That’s what people and businesses in Scotland need.”

The Sewel Convention states that the UK Parliament has the authority to legislate on any issue, whether devolved or not, but will “not normally” do so in devolved areas without the consent of the Scottish Parliament.

But Mr Mundell said the Scottish government’s Brexit secretary, Michael Russell, has previously said Brexit means “these are not normal times”. (BBC)

TOUGH sanctions against North Korea will remain in place until its complete denuclearisation, the US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, has said, apparently contradicting North Korea’s view that the process agreed at this week’s summit would be phased and reciprocal.

The US president, Donald Trump, and the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, issued a joint statement after their Singapore meeting reaffirming the North’s commitment to “work toward complete denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula”, while Trump “committed to provide security guarantees”.

Trump later told a news conference he would end joint USSouth Korean military exercises.

“President Trump has been incredibly clear about the sequencing of denuclearisation and relief from the sanctions,” Pompeo told reporters after meeting South Korea’s president and Japan’s foreign minister in Seoul.

“We are going to get complete denuclearisation; only then will there be relief from the sanctions,” he said.

North Korean state media reported on Wednesday that Kim and Trump had recognised the principle of “stepby-step and simultaneous action” to achieve peace and denuclearisation.

The summit statement provided no details on when North Korea would give up its nuclear weapons programme or how the dismantling might be verified.

Sceptics of how much the meeting achieved pointed to the North Korean leadership’s long-held view that nuclear weapons are a bulwark against what it fears are US plans to overthrow it and unite the Korean peninsula.

However, the South Korean president, Moon Jae-in, said the world, through the summit, had escaped the threat of war, echoing Trump’s upbeat assessment of his

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: ‘We are going to get complete denuclearisation; only then will there be relief from the sanctions.

meeting with Kim. “What’s most important was that the people of the world, including those in the United States, Japan and Koreans, have all been able to escape the threat of war, nuclear weapons and missiles,” Moon told Pompeo.

Pompeo insisted North Korea was committed to giving up its nuclear arsenal but said it would “be a process, not an easy one”.

Kim understood getting rid of his nuclear arsenal needed to be done quickly and there would only be relief from stringent UN sanctions after its “complete denuclearisation”, Pompeo said.

Moon later said South Korea would be flexible when it came to military pressure on North Korea if it was sincere about denuclearisation.

Also on Thursday, North and South Korea held their first military talks in more than a decade. The talks followed on from an inter-Korean summit in April at which Moon and Kim agreed to defuse tension and cease “hostile acts”.

Speaking later in the day in

Beijing, Pompeo said China, Japan and South Korea all acknowledged a corner had been turned on the Korean peninsula issue, but that all three had also acknowledged sanctions remained in place.

“China has reaffirmed its commitment to honouring the UN security council resolutions. Those have mechanisms for relief contained in them, and we agreed that at the appropriate time that those would be considered,” Pompeo said, standing next to the Chinese government’s top diplomat, the state councillor, Wang Yi. “But we have made very clear that the sanctions and the economic relief that North Korea will receive will only happen after the full denuclearisation, the complete denuclearisation of North Korea.”

Wang said China had consistently supported the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula but that it was impossible to solve the issue overnight.

“At the same time, we believe North Korea’s reasonable security concerns should be resolved.”

Queen and Duchess visit Cheshire on first joint trip THE Queen and Duchess of Sussex are in Cheshire for their first royal engagement together.

Her Majesty and newly-married Meghan officially opened the Mersey Gateway Bridge and Chester’s Storyhouse Theatre.

They then attended a lunch at Chester Town Hall as guests of the city council.

It is the first time the duchess has attended an event with the Queen without her husband Prince Harry.

Thousands of people were already waiting at the venues hours before the royal pair arrived, with stalls set up on the streets selling flags and souvenirs.

The Queen, wearing green in honour of Grenfell Tower fire victims on the first anniversary of the

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duchess of Sussex at the opening of the new Mersey Gateway Bridge, in Widnes, Cheshire.

tragedy, and duchess were greeted by hundreds of cheering schoolchildren as they stepped off the royal train at Runcorn station.

Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire

David Briggs MBE welcomed Meghan as she left the train, saying: “Welcome to Cheshire. I understand this is your first visit to northern England.”

22 CLASSIFIEDS TRABEN LTD.

SALT MILLS, GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

WEST BAY CLUB

ALEISA MUSGROVE-GODDARD LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

BUTLER

$7.00 per hour Mix cocktails; Liaise with guests; assist the Chef

CHEF

$12.00 per hour Prepare 3 meals a day, liaise with guests, working 6 days per week

CONTACT: 341-5879

Email: ftraben@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board 12550

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DOMESTIC WORKER

PLUMBER TECHNICIAN

Cleaning the house. Run Errands. Taking care of toddler. Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

Salary: $600 per month

Plumbing and Repairing Salary: $2500 per month

Contact: 232-5641 or Email: maleisa@hotmail.com

CONTACT: 946-8550

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume 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 This position is currently held by a work permit holder

12499

12588

ANDRE JEAN

CHINSON GRILL SHACK

GUSTAVUS FRANCIS

Requires a

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

BLUE MOUNTAIN is seeking to employ a

SERVER/CASHIER Must be able to work long hours and remain calm under pressure • Valid Police record • Ability to multi-task is essential • Must be very honest • Enjoy providing excellent customer service • Salary: $6.25 per hour Submit applications to the HR department no later than June 15, 2018

CAREGIVER Clean, cook. Taking care of sick wife. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 346-1243

LABOURER Yard cleaning, fixing minor problems around the house Salary: 7.00 per hour

Located: 17 Savannah RD, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Turks and Caicos TCI Contact: 339-3336 Email: hr@edeninternationalltd. 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

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

CONTACT: 241-6040

Email: takera82@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

12555

12528

12575

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION

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

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

JOHN FREEMAN

JOHN FREEMAN

(Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

(Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

TCI FIRST INSURANCE

PROVANTAGE TCI

P.O. BOX 80. DOWNTOWN, PROVIDENCIALES TEL: 649-946-4431 FAX: 649-946-4118. EMAIL:IT@TCIFIRST.COM

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

VACANCY Turks and Caicos Fist insurance is seeking to fill a position available for a:

Road Sales Person/ Courier

MOTOR INSPECTOR

• • • • • • • • • • • •

• Promote and sell our products B2B. Make Sales Calls, • Receive and drop packages, Perform errands, pay bills.

• Provide Excellent Customer Service • Must have a valid driver’s license and own a reliable motor vehicle

The successful applicant must have the following qualifications: A minimum of 10 years formal experience in the automobile repair field Certificate with minimum qualification of Automotive Service Excellent (ASE) Ability to assess damages to vehicles, negotiate estimates with garages and settlement of motor claims Excellent working knowledge of motor repairs management software programs Driver’s license and a clean driving record for over 5 years Good organizational skills Ability to work under pressure Willingness to work overtime and will be on call 24 hours a day Good communication skills Working knowledge in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel Salary $42,000.00 per annum

REQUIREMENTS • Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office • Must have a secondary education, CXC (GCE) Math and English • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills Must provide references.

Please apply I writing with full resume, references and copies of qualification.

Applicants should be willing to interview and take a test to ascertain skill levels.

Logistics Supervisor/

PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING WITH RESUME TO:

TURKS AND CAICOS FIRST INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED, P.O. BOX 80 PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

12600

Customs Broker

• Responsibilities include, All activities associated in • clearing shipments in a timely manner.

Assisting, and • advising customers with shipping needs.

Grow and manage • customer base regionally. Supervise staff.

Knowledge of • customs tariffs, import and export practices and regulations.

Must have a valid driver’s license and own a reliable motor vehicle • First Degree in Business, Sales, Social Work or Communication • or TCIG Customs Brokerage training • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Have at least five years work experience • Excellent Customer Service Skills • Entrepreneurship Experience • Proficiency in MS Office, purchasing software and SMM • Must pass pre-employment aptitude test

Email Resume to provantagetci@gmail.com

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GRACE BAY MAINTENANCE

DOLPHINS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

Pinta Lane Providenciales, TCI Looking for a

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR $2400 per month DUTIES: Overseeing tradesmen and inspecting work quality.

Knowledge of Plumbing and Electrical systems, general maintenance background a plus.

Must be willing to work weekends if needed.

BLUE HILLS Seeks

Kew Town Bar and Grill, Pearl Restaurant and Bar, KC Bar and Grill, Caribbean Café Seeking to employ

KPW CONSTRUCTION CO. Carpenter

Cocktail Waitresses

Carpenter Helper

– Serve Cocktails

Bartenders - Mix Drinks

Barmaids

- Serve foods and drinks;

- Roof Work, Form Work Salary: Negotiable

holds up scaffold, clearing the area of debris Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 331-6364

Email: kwilliams6364@gmail.com

Contact 232 7229 or email app to tcidevon@ yahoo.com or the Labor Department This is a new position.

DORALITA WALKIN

keep bar organized Salary: $6.25 per hour

Belongers are encourage to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board Some Positions are held by work permit holders 12594

12604

MARIE SHOP

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

Receiving payment from customers, balance cash drawers. Stocking shelves.

Salary: 6.25 per hour

EARLY YEARS, KEY STAGE ONE AND TWO TEACHERS AND TEACHING ASSISTANTS

CONTACT: 344-3716

Key Stage One and Two teaching applicants must have an excellent working knowledge of the British National Curriculum Guidelines, holding a teaching degree or PGCE and have QTS status with at least 2 years experience teaching The British National Curriculum.

working with The Foundation Stage British National Curriculum

Early Years teachers must hold an NNEB, NVQ, Early Childhood Certificate, or equivalent and must have experience

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Teaching assistant applicants must have experience working in an Early Years environment and/or hold an Early Childhood Certificate.

Please send or email letter of application, resume, and contact details together with the names and phone numbers of two referees and a police check to the Director at the above address.

(Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

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

JOHN FREEMAN

to set up an interview.

Current position is held by a work permit holder. 12591

MAX LATORTUE IS SEEKING A

12590

BABYSITTER

to work 5 days a week.

Location: East Suburbs, South Back Salina, Grand Turk

CONTACT INFO: TEL - 3468652

TIMOTHY NASH

TCI WASTE DISPOSAL

MAINTENANCE MAN

LABOURER

Five Cays & South Dock is seeking to employ a

Property Maintenance.

Fixing minor problems are the building. Salary: $6.50 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board

12598

LEEWARD HIGHWAY is seeking to employ a

CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT Translator- must be able to speak Spanish and English. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-5131

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 12599

PROVO STEVEDORING LTD SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

STEVEDORE Load and unload freight

Position is for work permit renewal 12592

Email: timnash4@ hotmail.com

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION

CONTACT 241-4243

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

CONTACT: 242-7715

PUBLIC NOTICE

Must have a minimum of 3 years experience and able to work with little or no supervision.

Main responsibilities will include but limited to household duties and caring of small children.

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

Open to all Turks Islanders, Interested persons should

SALES PERSON

PO Box 329, Graceway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies Tel 649 333 5638 Email: director@provoprimary.com | Website www.provoprimary.com

The closing date for applications is June 29th, 2018

1 DOMESTIC WORKER

GLOBAL SERVICES

Email- mr.latortue@ gmail.com

BLUE HILLS is seeking to employ a

Collecting garbage from various locations, cleans spills from floor of collecting area. Clean garbage containers, unload garbage truck. Scrub dust, oil and grease from garbage truck Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 333-5034

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

12542

from cargo ships to docks; cargo imported and exported from United States, barrels of oil or other substances, and even grain. Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 941-8891

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

12577

RICARDO CONSTRUCTION KEW TOWN is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

Clean and remove debris from construction site Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 348-0099

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board 12602

THE HELP DESK IS ACTING ON BEHALF OF ITS CLIENTS: FRASER PARK Leeward, Providenciales Telephone: 946-5754,Fax:946-5166

HOUSEKEEPER

Starting salary $6.25 per hour RESPONSIBILITIES: • Live on property/properties • Service two separate households • Care for two young children • Run errands • All general house chores including cleaning and cooking • Travel with family abroad at family convenience • QUALIFIED CANDIDATE • Must have at least 10 years on island experience • Must have a clean police record • Must be able to drive (valid TCI drivers' license) and have own vehicle

MYRAQUEL REYES Stingray Street, Cooper Jack, Providenciales Telephone: 431-2857, myraquelreyes@gmail.com

HOUSEKEEPER

required. Starting salary $6.25 per hr • Must have at 5-10 years’ experience • Must live in and run errands • Must care for two young children • Must be able to perform all general house chores • Must be willing to work on holidays as needed • Must be able to drive BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION Blue Hills, Providenciales Telephone: 346-0002

CONSTRUCTION HELPER

Labourer Starting salary $6.25 per hr

• Clean sites tools, equipment, dig trenches • Mix concrete by hand, off-load trucks MODERN DAY CONSTRUCTION 9 Moonstone Rd, Providenciales Telephone: 241-4108, Email: Mdconstructionn@gmail.com

MASON, PAINTER, CARPENTER

Starting salary $6.25 - $10.00 per hr.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Lay blocks, build walls, rendering, marble Crete, painting, form work Install window/doors, make door jams etc.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATE • Must have at least 5-10 years experience • Must be willing to work on holidays/ weekend as needed

All positions are currently held by a work permit holder or application being made for a work permit..

Qualified Belongers may apply or send resume to Labour Department.

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George R.R. Martin teases new ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series THE newly ordered “Game of Thrones” prequel pilot won’t affect “Winds of Winter,” that book George R.R. Martin is definitely going to finish.

HBO greenlit a spinoff pilot from Martin and writer Jane Goldman last week, and the genre-changing author is giving a few hints about what the series could be.

“Yes, this is a prequel, not a sequel. None of the characters or actors from GAME OF THRONES will appear in the new show. All of the successor shows we’ve been developing have been prequels, as I have mentioned before,” Martin wrote on his website.

“This one really puts the PRE in prequel, since it is set not ninety years before GAME OF THRONES (like Dunk & Egg), or a few hundred years, but rather ten thousand years (well, assuming the oral histories of the First Men are accurate, but there are maesters at the Citadel who insist it has only been half that long).”

Martin also suggested the show

George R.R. Martin wants the prequel series to be called “The Long Night.”

be called “The Long Night,” which certainly hints at the importance of the White Walkers.

The official logline for the pilot, released by HBO, describes the show was chronicling “the world’s descent from the golden Age of Heroes into its darkest hour. And only one thing is for sure: from the horrifying secrets of Westeros’ history to the true origin of the white walkers, the

mysteries of the East to the Starks of legend… it’s not the story we think we know.”

The iconic author will be involved in the project, but promised that his long-awaited novel, “Winds of Winter,” still takes priority; the sixth book in his series has already been pushed back to at least next year and there’s little sign that he’s close to done.

Global Real Estate Branding – A world of Difference Prestigious Properties is now Engel and Volkers Turks and Caicos, a licenced partner of Engel & Völkers global lifestyle real estate brand exceptional real estate broker services and support.

The two companies have combined experience of eighty years.

Prestigious Properties have been providing real estate broker services to the domestic market since 1979 and Engel and Völkers commence business in Hamburg Germany in 1977; and now provides high-end premium real estate services globally, including Caribbean destinations such as the Bahamas and the Cayman Islands.

The new affiliation will benefit from the brand use of the latest technologies, extensive network potential buyers and partnership with influential media outlets.

Engel & Völkers has more than 10,000 professional representatives who are providing the highest levels of service across 34 countries. Engel Völkers agents have been trained by Engel & Völkers in its global service standards and are designated as advisors. They are expert in the domestic market and are able to provide quality advice to vendors and purchasers alike.

The global reach and exposure provided by the partnership with Engel and Völkers is a game changer and will make a world of difference for our customers.

Call us at 649 946 4379 or visit TurksandCaicos.EVfinehomes.com… a world of difference!

June 16-22, 2018

Stallone under investigation

by Los Angeles DA for alleged sexual assault ACTOR Sylvester Stallone is being investigated by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office for an alleged sexual assault.

The Santa Monica Police Department passed on the case, they confirmed to the Daily News Wednesday.

The details are unclear, but TMZ reported in December that a woman had filed a police report with Santa Monica police, accusing the now-71-year-old actor of raping her in 1990.

At the time, his lawyer called the allegations “completely fabricated” and said Stallone “categorically disputes the claim.”

Stallone, who stopped by the White House last month after encouraging President Trump to pardon the late heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson for his Mann Act violation, was previously accused of forcing a

The details are unclear, but TMZ reported in December that a woman had filed a police report with Santa Monica police, accusing the now-71-year-old actor of raping her in 1990.

16-year-old girl into a threesome with his bodyguard in Las Vegas in July 1986.

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“Avengers: Infinity War” passed $2 billion at the box office in just 48 days. (Marvel Studios)

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ becomes just the fourth movie to top $2B at the global box office WITH a snap, “Avengers: Infinity War” made history.

The Marvel Studios blockbuster has officially passed the $2 billion mark at the worldwide box office,

Disney announced Tuesday, in just its 48th day in theaters.

“Infinity War” joins just three other movies to hit that mark: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015), “Avatar”

(2009) and “Titanic” (1997). The flick is also Marvel’s highest release ever, outpacing “Avengers,” “Age of Ultron” and “Black Panther.”

NEWLY RENOVATED

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

CONTACT: 232-3508/ 231-3788 OR 946-4894

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LORIEUSE ULYSSE HIGGS FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

Kesha accused her producer of raping Katy Perry, court papers claim in defamation case KESHA slimed her producer in a text message to Lady Gaga, claiming he sexually assaulted Katy Perry, new documents in a defamation case against her claim.

Producer Dr. Luke is suing the “Tik Tok” singer, whose real name is Kesha Rose Sebert, for her allegations that he drugged and raped her.

Dr. Luke, whose name is Lukasz Gottwald, says in recent court papers that Kesha sent Lady Gaga a text message on Feb. 26. 2016, that “repeated Defendant’s false claim that Gottwald had raped her” and “falsely asserted

C&J CONSULTANCY

Acting on behalf of our customers who are seeking the following Blue Hills Construction, Chicken Shack, Treeka Williams 3 LABOURER: $6.25-10 per hour/ Assist professional workers 2 MASON: $7-15 per hour/ plaster, put blocks KITCHEN HELPER: $6.25 per hour/ assist in the kitchen, clean meat and seasoning BABYSITTER/DOMESTIC WORKER: $6.25 per hour take care of child and house Held by work permit holders Belongers are encourage to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board DROP RESUMES TO 576 BUILDING, BLUE HILLS APT #6 CONTACT: 347-2093 EMAIL: DARLING86@ HOTMAIL.COM 12576

that Gottwald had also raped Kathryn Hudson p/k/a Katy Perry.”

After the exchange between Kesha and Lady Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, the “Bad Romance” singer “spread negative messages about Gottwald in the press and on social media,” Gottwald alleges.

The filing also says Perry sat for a deposition in Gottwald’s Manhattan Supreme Court case. No details of what she was asked or answered were included in the court papers.

But Gottwald’s lawyers said in a statement Wednesday night that “Katy Perry herself confirmed that Dr. Luke

CAICOS TELEVISION NETWORK

CEE'S SUPERSTORE

According to new documents, Kesha (left) texted Lady Gaga and alleged that Producer Dr. Luke sexually assaulted Katy Perry (right).

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

GRAND TURK Seeks a

CONTACT: 3448396 OR 331-3887 Email: piroro@live.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

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did not rape her. Kesha’s accusation to the contrary — just like her other outrageous lies about Dr. Luke -- is baseless and irresponsible, and it is disrespectful to both Katy Perry and Dr. Luke.”

LIVE-IN CARETAKER Position is a babysitter Salary: 6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 344-8232

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board

CLAYMORE ADMINISTRATORS LTD. is seeking one

DOMESTIC WORKER CONTACT US ON 339-6100.

This position is for work permit renewal 12593

M S CONSTRUCTION DOWNTOWN is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Cleaning and moving debris from construction site. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 333-0888

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board 12574

CLIMAX SPORTS BAR

CLOVERLEAF AGENCY

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to work 5 days a week interested persons please

LABOURER Change TV Programs.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

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AIRPORT ROAD is seeking to employ a

BARMAID

Serve and keep bar, bathroom & outside area clean and safe. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 442-6220 Email: sealsecurity@ hotmail.com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board 12578

NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ

LABOURERS

Weeding and cleaning yard. Washing windows, minor repairs as required Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 246-7382

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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STORE CLERK Wages: $6.25 per hour Applicant must be hardworking, honest and reliable.

CONTACT: 946-2030

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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Required one Maintenance Technician for vacation home in Providenciales.

Main responsibilities will include maintenance, upkeep and repair of all mechanical system on the property.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must have: (i) all necessary technical training to maintain, replace, clean and repair all equipment on property; (ii) experience cleaning and maintaining pools, including maintenance and programing of pool salt system controllers; (iii) experience maintaining irrigation systems including maintenance and programing of irrigation system controllers; (iv) some trouble-shooting and maintenance experience with household appliances including air conditioning systems; (v) outstanding analytical, problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills (vi) superior communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills; (vii) valid driver’s license with clean record; and (viii) ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.

Must be available for emergency calls and be able to work nights, holidays and weekends.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Inspect septic system and plumbing for proper functionality and program, repair and clean anything that is not working. Fix, attend and clean all maintenance and repair issues including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, landscaping.

Pay is $7.00 /hour. All interested candidates must submit their resume and references to TWA Marcelin Wof, 1276 Leeward Highway, Providenciales.

Attention: Erica Krygsman, via personal delivery or via email to erica@ tmwlaw.tc with a copy to the TCI Labour Board.

GOVERNMENT VACANCY (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 13TH JULY 2018)

Auditor General

Department: National Audit Office Location: Providenciales Salary: $ 95,325 per annum + Housing Allowance and Other Allowances

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will be instrumental in delivering a high quality external audit function in a timely manner to audit and report on the public accounts of the Islands, which include the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Statutory Bodies and other public sector bodies, Commissions, Boards or Authorities.

In addition, the Auditor General is required to promote accountability in the public administration of the Islands, undertake any function conferred on the Auditor General by or under any Ordinance and to do anything incidental or conducive to any of the Auditor General’s functions.

This demanding but rewarding role will require professional leadership in financial and performance audit and can make a major contribution to public accountability at a key time in the economic development of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

For more details regarding this position, kindly refer to the attached documents or visit www.gov.tc.

Please ensure that all applications submitted by email clearly states the Job Title in the subject line of the email and all applications received via hard copy is clearly marked with the Job Title.

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JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE

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June 16-22, 2018

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

FLOWER GIRL

WANTED URGENTLY

FLORAL DESIGNER

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

Call: 231-3788

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

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

CALL 649 231-3788

FOR SALE House in Richmond Hill residential area on a half acre land.

CONTACT: 231-3788

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FOR QUICK SALE ONE BRAND NEW WASHER CALL 231-3788

WE ARE OPEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS AT REASONABLE PRICES

CONTACT: 649-946-4894 SUN & FUN SEASPORTS LTD

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

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

DELIVERY BOY

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

Contact the Publisher at tcweeklynews@gmail.com PABLO BARBER SHOP AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

Caicos Marine Shipyard, Long Bay Is seeking to hire a

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

• Must have a degree in business Administration • Must possess leadership skills • Must be computer literate • 3-5 years of Sales and Marketing Experience • 5-8 years of Management Experience • Practical Experience in boating and PWC (Personal Water Crafting)

• Must be fluent in English, written and speech • Compensation is based on qualifications and experience • Sun and Fun offers a base salary of $125 per day plus bonus. Working hours is 9-6 and must be available to work weekends and holidays

CONTACT: 242-7343 EMAIL: RICHARGERVAIS@HOTMAIL.COM

Belongers are encourage to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board

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2 NAIL TECHNICIANS, 2 BARBERS Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 247-0187

2 position are currently held by work permit holders

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RICARDO GARLAND LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

Is looking for a

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

HANDYMAN Indoor; General Maintenance cleaning, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry and renovations. Outdoor; Cleaning debris from the yard, landscaping, damaged house fixtures. Salary: $1300 per month

CONTACT: 243-7615 EMAIL: RICARDOGARLAND33@ 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 12522

P&D EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY SOUTH DOCK

Acting on behalf of our client Joseph Skippings who is seeking the following

LABOURER Mixing cement. Cleaning debris from construction site.

Cutting and holding wood.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 232-1001 OR EMAIL: PAULA. CUMBERBATCH@GMAIL.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board

FR CONSTRUCTION BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Removing of debris and garbage from job site, preparing the site for work, loading and off-loading and delivering materials. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 242-2548

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

SKY VARIETY STORE

TROPICAL WATER SPORTS LTD

12505

FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking to employ a

STORE CLEANER Cleaning and dusting the store

HOUSEKEEPER

Cleaning the house Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 346-7379

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SAPODILLA BAY, CHALK SOUND

Is seeking to employ a

DIVER

Responsible for working below the water using scuba gear. Inspect, remove and install equipment.. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 332-5705 EMAIL: WAVESTROPICAL@ GMAIL.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board

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32 CLASSIFIEDS A&S FUNERAL SERVICE PROVIDENCIALES is seeking to employ a

MORTICIAN ASSISTANT

10 years of experience in Professional Embalming and preparing deceased body for burial without supervision.

Salary: based on qualifications and experience

CONTACT: 243-7785

CABINET MAKER / FINISHING CARPENTER

GEORGE SEYMOUR

J&J CORNER STORE

MASON Layering building materials such as bricks, concrete, tiles and other construction materials. Mixes cements.

Operates heavy equipment’s.

Salary: $10 per hour.

CONTACT: 231-0539

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of your resume to the Labour Board

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DOMESTIC WORKER General Cleaning Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 247-3577 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of your resume to the Labour Board

Must have at least 5 years Point of Sales and QuickBooks experience Salary $24k per annum

1 DRIVER

Salary starts at $6.50 per hour.

TENISHA BEEN 649-231-6710

Must have Loading/Heavy Equipment operating experience Salary $9.00 per hour

CONTACT 946-1278 Both positions are for the Providenciales location

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JILL SWANN

LEMON 2 GO IS LOOKING TO FILL THE POSITION OF

LABOURER

ESPRESSO MAKER

GRACE BAY is seeking to employ a

HELPS AROUND THE HOUSE, TAKES CARE OF THE ANIMALS AND DOES THE GARDENING Salary: $6.25 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years experience • Excellent English verbal and written • Command and broad knowledge and speed in making espresso and other coffee specialties • Comprehensive QuickBooks, Excel

CONTACT: 331-3122 OR EMAIL: JILLTCI@ME.COIM

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NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Meridian Mortgage Corporation Ltd. as Chargee, pursuant to its charge and the Registered Land Ordinance, hereby gives notice that it will cause to be sold the property listed below by Public Auction, to be held at the office of Meridian Financial Group, Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay and Providenciales at 10.00 a.m. on Monday, 18th of June, 2018.

LocationDescription

1 SHIPPING/RECEIVING CLERK

LABOURERS, MASON

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GRAND TURK is seeking to employ a

Waterloo Plaza, Grand Turk Is looking for

Leeward Highway, Providenciales Telephone: 231- 6710

10 years+ experience, valid driver’s license. Duties: Ability to work without supervision; make, repair install various types of high-grade cabinet, furniture and fixtures; read drawings. Salary negotiable with qualification and experience.

APPLY TO: SOUTHWIND MILLWORK, INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, PROVIDENCIALES SOUTHWIND@TCIWAY.TC BY JUNE 18, 2018

SOUTH DOCK is seeking to employ a

ENE SHIOPPING AND TRADING LTD.

COX LABOUR SERVICES LTD

or email: adelphinepitter@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of your resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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Title No. 60400/399&400, Chalk Sound, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, comprising of 0.45 and 0.65 acres respectively.

The subject property comprises of two residentiallyzoned vacant lots with good elevation offering panoramic views of the sound and creek particularly the waters of Chalk Sound.

Title

Private&Absolute

Proprietor

KendleBerdette Williams

ApproximateArea

0.45 and0.65 acresrespectively

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ARE AVAILABLE

BY REQUEST FROM MERIDIAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION LTD.

MeridianFinancialGroup P.O.Box 599, Level2,LeVelePlaza,Grace Bay,Providenciales, Turks& CaicosIslands,B.W.ITel.(649)941-3082Fax(649)941-3223

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knowledge • Inventory experience • Must have valid driving license • Engaging and outgoing personality who enjoys working with the public • Salary $400 per week depending on experience

Prospective applicants including islanders can bring all applications with two letters of recommendation citing relevant experience in the same industry Lemon 2 Go, W102 West Venture House, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales or e-mail to mary@eagroup.tci.com successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview

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NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF

OFFICE ATTENDANT – PROVIDENCIALES

SCOPE

To perform a variety of office support duties and to carry out the cleaning function of the National Health Insurance board office.

Duties and Responsibilities: Clear and distribute correspondence as required, complete errands on behalf of the office, assist with the preparation of room for meetings, prepare and serve refreshments when required, perform daily cleaning duties to ensure the office is clean and safe for staff and perform any related duties assigned from time to time.

SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE JOB

Requires walking and extensive use of hands, pushing, bending, lifting, twisting and carrying sometimes heavy items.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED

This position requires knowledge of health and hygiene requirements, ability to understand basic materials, must have an eye for details, ability to use modern office equipment, ability to understand and follow simple written instructions and basic time management skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Primary level education and at least (2) years’ experience in a similar position may be an asset.

SALARY

Salary will be based on the NHIB salary scale for this position.

Deadline for Submission is June 7th 2018.

All Applications should be addressed to: recruitment@tcinhip.tc

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HERZOG CARIBBEAN LTD.

Is seeking to employ a

HEAVY EQUIPMENT DIESEL MECHANIC With the knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment and engines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applicant will be expected to perform preventative maintenance, correct defects, prepare equipment for work daily and make possible field calls.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years heavy equipment mechanic experience • Clean police record • Valid driver’s license

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment and supplies used in the repair of motorized vehicles and heavy

• • • • • • • •

equipment Skilled in the use of a variety of hand tolls Skilled in the use of gas and electric welding equipment Skilled in the use of mechanized tool, jacks and hoists Skilled in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions Ability to read manuals and schematics Ability to rebuild engines and major driveline components Ability to enter information in fleet maintenance management software

COMPENSATION: POSITION TYPE

• Full-time

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HERZOG CARIBBEAN LTD. Is seeking to employ an

ASPHALT FOREMAN RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years asphalt paving foreman experience • Clean police record • Valid driver’s license

DATE OPEN: June 1, 2018 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Kitchen Steward PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club Job Overview: Transport and clean cooking utensils and service ware in order to provide cooks, bus persons and food and food servers with appropriate equipment for guests’ dining experience, also clean physical surroundings while caring enough to do it well by adhering to the hotel standards, A few of their duties would entail promptly and carefully sorting soiled ware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine properly; quickly washing ware and replacing them in storage areas as designated and ensuring the dish machine is properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards. Shifts varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.75 - $7.25 per hour

• Based on experience

Please submit applications to main office at C 5-6 Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, TCI

• Ability to perform asphalt paving in accordance with TCI specifications • Ability to read plans and specifications (application rates, grades, slope, drainage etc.

• Proven track record of completing jobs under budget and on-time • Ability to manager all aspects of the operation including ordering of materials, logistics, maintenance and outside services • Coordination between other crews, subs and vendors

OPEN JOB POSITION

Job Overview: The Junior Pastry Sous Chef’s responsibilities include preparing quality pastry items such as breakfast items, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, amenities, displays/centerpieces and special request items. They should have a complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely. Also, they should be able to maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements. Meet with the Executive Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $2,000 per month

DATE OPEN: June 1, 2018 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Waiter PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of the local customers, materials and specifications is strongly preferred • Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills • Proven record of being a selfstarter and able to work under limited supervision • Able to recognize drainage issues • Good physical strength • Good physical stamina • Good manual dexterity • Great attention to detail • Work well as team leader

Job Overview: Prepare tables with special attention to sanitation and order. Attend to customers upon entrance. Present menus and help customers select food/ beverages. Take/serve orders and answer questions or make recommendations for other products. Deal with complaints or problems with a positive attitude. Issue bills and accept payment. The individual must be well groomed, clean and polite. Previous experience is a must and should be able to speak and write English. Shifts varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.50 - $7.00 per hour Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than June 30, 2018

COMPENSATION:

• Based on experience

POSITION TYPE:

• Full-time

Please submit applications to main office at C 5-6 Caribbean Place, leeward Highway, Providenciales

DATE OPEN: June 1, 2018 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Junior Pastry Sous Chef PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club

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@ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1066 Email: hr@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

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NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD JOB ADVERTISMENT

MEDICAL DIRECTOR ANNUAL SALARY: Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience LOCATION: Providenciales REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer SUBORDINATES: Provider Services Manager/ Patient Services Representatives/ Clinical Services Manager

SUMMARY / PURPOSE OF JOB: This is a managerial position, which has departmental wide responsibility for activities and direction of the Operations department and NHIP Emergency Overseas Treatment Programme; Providing technical leadership to the Insurance Operations team, the Medical Officer formulates policies and procedures to enhance the impact of the department; monitors patients overseas to assess their progress and report to the CEO; verify the eligibility of all claims, ensure staff is properly supervised and trained, customer concerns addressed; and ensures appropriate cost efficient health care services with best medical practices in place.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Manages the medical aspects of the NHIP Emergency Overseas Treatment Programme; • Manages all aspects of the Operations Department inclusive of all staff assigned to the department; • Manages and develops the Operations Department Budget with the view of ensuring that the Department expenditure remains within or below the budgeted ranges; • Collection of statistics form ICL (the hospitals) and the private providers as required by management and the actuary • Liaises with the NIB to identify number of employment injury and occupational disease cases.

• Enforces cost-reduction strategies and recommends initiatives in the management of patient’s care • Verifies and signs-off on overseas provider claims in order to ensure veracity of claims as well as conducts value for money audits; • Advises on the adjudication of claims by beneficiaries in special circumstances, outside the scope of usual and customary benefits, including overseas claims • Makes recommendations to the Board on policy decisions such as but not limited to reimbursement and accreditation standards in line with the Health Practitioners Board or other authorized Agency.

• Conducts sample surveys of health care providers and facilities to derive baseline data on the availability and quality of services as well as the capacity and readiness to meet the demands of the NHIB; • Coordinates activities and provides advice to the NHIB team charged with the specification and costing of the service benefit package and in the development of provider payment systems; • Convenes and takes the lead in meetings and other mechanisms aimed at defining criteria for inclusion in the NHIB provider network, as well as developing norms and protocols for quality assurance utilization reviews, access to overseas care, and modifications ( inclusion and exclusion) of items in the benefit package; • Collaborates with other members on the NHIB team in the design and implementation of activities related to accreditation of health providers; • Collaborates with other members of the NHIB team in defining and developing contractual agreements with local and overseas providers for services within the benefit package; • Assists in the development of detailed terms of reference and procedures for the activities of the NHIB Medical Review Committee.

P&D EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Medical Doctor with at least 7 years’ experience; full time practitioner in primary care and hospital settings with the necessary competencies to effectively respond to the challenges of the job.

• Business post graduate Degree • Business Management Experience • Knowledge of the NHIB Ordinance and Regulations • Current (Good Standing) Registration with TCI Health Practitioners Board • Experience with health insurance operations such as member of medical review panel will be an asset.

Deadline for submission is June 18th, 2018.

All Applications should be addressed to:

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD SALT MILLS PLAZA PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS BRITISH WEST INDIES EMAIL: RECRUITMENT@TCINHIP.TC

JUBA SOUND is seeking to employ a

GM MECHANIC SHOP

MECHANIC

$8.00 per hour Fixing Auto Mobiles

PAINTER

URY CO.

MASON

$7.00 per hour Laying Blocks and plaster CONTACT: 232-2001 OR EMAIL: PAULA.CUMBERBATCH@GMAIL. COM Belongers are encourage to submit a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board 12319

Painting Rooms for homes and Businesses Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 247-0801

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of your resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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EACH COMPANY IS LOOKING FOR SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSONS TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: WILLIAMS CATERING SERVICES

WAITRESS COOK

GORDON SUPPLY STORE CLERK LABOURER THE LODGINGS VILLA HOUSEKEEPER

PROVO ELECTRIC

LABOURER PLUMBER ELECTRICIAN

SUNSHINE EQUIPMENT TRUCK DRIVER Starting Salary $6.25

Resumes can be faxed to 941-3425 or call Tel # 946-4726 and the Labor Department, Providenciales as soon as possible.

12437 TRIPLE “S”

TOUCH OF CLASS BEAUTY SALON

Seeking:

AIRPORT ROAD

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Principles, practices and techniques of medical case management • Principles and practices of strategic, long-term business planning • Principles and practices of effective management and supervision • Good Problem Solving Skills • Human Relations • Strong written and oral skills including computer literacy in the main processing, spreadsheet and presentation graphics programmes.

SUPERIOR PAINTING

is seeking to employ a

1 MASON Salary is $8.00 per hour Required to work weekends and holidays Only Belongers need to apply

CONTRACT -649 946-8876

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UNITY ONLINE SERVICES FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking to employ a

COSMETOLOGIST HAIR DRESSING Salary: 250 per week

CONTACT: 244-0469 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of your resume to the Labour Board

This position is currently held by a work permit holder 12452

WE ARE ONE DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the store Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 232-7177 OR EMAIL: VANSTIRESHOP@ GMAIL.COM

LIGHT AND SOUND STUDIO TECHNICIAN

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

CONTACT: 342-8441 OR EMAIL: SWANHERBERT69@ GMAIL.COM 12352

Belongers are encourage to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board

Salary: $350 per week

June 16-22, 2018

PERFORMING ARTS TEACHER REQUIRED We provide after school and weekend classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, voice and drama to children of 5 -16 years of age, as well as providing a thriving toddler and adult program.

We are looking for an energetic person, with teaching capabilities across all subjects.

Applicants should be willing to teach up to 30 hours per week (Monday to Saturday), starting September 2018.

YOU WILL NEED:

• Either a teacher qualification with an organization such as ISTD / LAMDA, or a

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Invite applications for the following positions:

TEACHERS

degree in a related subject.

• At least 2 years experience teaching children and adults • A proven track record in our core subjects (ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, voice, drama.)

• Salary commensurate with experience

REQUIREMENTS

Please send a cover letter and CV/resume to provoperformingarts@gmail.com New position. New permit application. Islanders with qualifications and experience invited to apply.

Closing Date: June 16th, 2018

• Must be a committed Christian preferable of Baptist faith • A minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university • Valid teacher’s certification or diploma in education

COMPENSATION:

Base on Qualifications and experience $1,350.00 - $1,500.00

JANITOR / CLEANER:

To provide janitorial services at the school 5 days per week at $6.75 per hr

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Provo Performing Arts School. Graceway IGA Shopping Plaza. Leeward Highway. Providenciales.

Telephone: (649) 343-4716 Email: provoperformingarts@gmail.com

PROVO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

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Applications must be made in writing along with full Curriculum Vita and names of at least three (3) references to: Provo Christian School, P.O. Box 305 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Email: info@provochristianschool.com 12473

MENELIK ASTWOOD

GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

LABOURER MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK SALARY $6.50 PER HR. JOB DESCRIPTION: THE INDIVIDUAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAY TO DAY CLEANING AND ORGANISING, AS WELL AS STACKING GROCERIES ON THE SHELVES, LIFTING BOXES ETC. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS IF NECESSARY.

CONTACT #242-3005

HOLDER IS CURRENTLY ON WORK PERMIT 16514

LABOURER REQUIRED • Experienced Labourer is needed to work six days a week.

• Applicants must speak English, must be fit and able and must have substantial experience with general labourer and maintenance duties around a home.

• Salary commences at $6.25 per hour.

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

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

All suitably qualified TC Islanders are requested to submit resumes/portfolios to PO Box 560, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI or send by fax to 946 4663.

Prospective TC Islander applicants are also free to lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Post secondary degree in Culinary Arts or 8 + years industry equivalent experience.

• Computer literate, functional on Excel, Ms-Word and Quickbooks and Micros.

• Fluent in English both written and oral with a fundamental understanding of French and Spanish • First Aid Training

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

KITCHEN LABOURER SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be consistently punctual for work.

• Maintain a clean work station throughout shift.

• Must maintain a clean, well kept appearance upon arrival and through out shifts.

• Must be able to multi task in a fast pace, high pressure environment.

• Be able to stand on one’s feet for 8 hours and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds or more without physical restrictions.

• Be available to work days and nights, holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule • Must demonstrate proficiency with kitchen knife • Must be able to take direction from superiors • Clean all floors in front and back of house at opening and closing • Must be able to communicate in English • Must be polite and cordial to coworkers and guests at all times • Understanding of fundamental math with ability to effectively measure and

or weigh ingredients as per recipes.

DUTIES:

• Work with staff members to assure that the restaurant is clean and well maintained throughout the duration of their shift.

• Participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef or other Management personnel to maintain a clean, safe environment for all employees to work in.

• Available to work all days of the week

Be able to assist the Executive Chef in all capacities to include: • Work in a high pressure environment with calm, effective leadership • Planning and execution of special events.

• Precise knife skills • Assist Chef in the preparation and execution of all desserts.

• Produce all breakfast, lunch and dinner items with expert precision.

• Cook entire menu on the line during service, including meats to temperature specifications.

• Execute a proper sanitation procedure to insure that high quality food is served that accurately represents the Café.

• Prepare and execute specials based on the Café’s Tex-Mex cuisine.

• Be versed in a large variety of cooking techniques to include: braising, sautéing, frying, steaming, poaching, and sauce making.

• Receive food orders from various vendors, checking for quality and pricing.

• Be able to stand on ones feet for 10 hours and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds without physical restrictions.

• Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGERIAL REQUIREMENTS:

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Work with other kitchen staff members to execute food when called upon to do basic preparatory tasks that contribute to the overall team atmosphere of the kitchen.

• Participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in.

• Understand that they are not permitted to leave property without first attaining permission from proper authority (manager)

Applicants are to apply in person with a CV at Somewhere Café located at Coral Gardens Resort. For directions call 649 941 8260.

12478

• Assist Chef in the training of kitchen staff to encourage growth in a positive environment.

• Be sensitive to the needs of staff members and maintain a professional demeanor • Assist Chef in the ordering of food through a variety of vendors • Assist Chef with weekly and monthly inventory of items and work with the Chef to calculate food costs • Maintain a positive environment in the kitchen to encourage growth and diversity within the workplace The Sous Chef should be a natural leader who is seeking to assist others in improving their cooking ability, and also to develop strong people skills. An ambitious person who is a comfortable communicator with a confident skill set.

The Sous Chef needs to be a self starter that can lead the kitchen in the Chefs absence. The right candidate should be able to open the kitchen in the morning, or be the last to leave the kitchen at night. Prioritizing and executing prep items based on the restaurants needs. He or She will assure that foods are properly labeled with the date and prep item name and consistently rotated, and stored for future use. Oversee and participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in.

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WILSON’S GROCERIES ENT

The leading and trusted security company in TCI is in need of qualified person to fill the following position.

FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install and maintain fire alarm, burglary alarm, integrated access control, including IP Camera Network Surveillance Systems.

• Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements • Computer and Systems Programing

QUALIFICATIONS:

Clean the store Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 346-5872

12474

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in fire and burglary alarm systems, and IP computer Network Surveillance Systems w/ excellent work history • Computer literate; possess technical or engineering /degree /certificates • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Possess a valid TCI driver’s license; • Must be able to work with minimum supervision • Must be able to work Holidays, on call and after hours Salary starts @ $2500

BAYSIDE CAR RENTAL

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Salary: $6.25 per hour

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER CONTACT: 441-5995

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • • • • • • •

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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

Invoicing and Quotation Preparation Collection and Bills Payments Inventory Management Petty Cash Management Payroll Preparation Bookkeeping and Budget Preparation Bank Reconciliation Other functions as assigned by the Chairman

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

12487

CARIBBEAN BUILDERS

QUALIFICATIONS:

SECURITY OFFICER

LABOURER

Clean the debris from site, mix mud. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 244-0065

QUALIFICATIONS:

All interested applicants should submit all the requirements not later than 25th of June 2018 to:

CHAIRMAN SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD. P.O BOX #73, Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Email address: spencesecurity@tciway.tc Tel. No. 946-4730

CONTACT: 232-2227

1 LABOURER 1 STORE CLERK Salary: $232-5144

CONTACT:

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of your resume to the Labour Board

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

12457

12460

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

B&J RESTAURANT WHEELAND Is seeking to employ

2 BARMAIDS Duty is to serve drinks Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 243- 2240 OR EMAIL: JEANFRITZNERSOUVENIR@ YAHOO.COM Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

12495

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

ALPHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER After School Care.

Cleaning up Salary: $800 per month

CONTACT: 9414434 OR EMAIL: ACA2006@LIVE.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

12491

CAICOS CAFÉ

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

WAITRESS

CLEANER

To serve food and clean tables. Salary: $7.00 per hour. Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Providenciales Acting on behalf of our client who is seeking the following Is seeking to employ a

Duty is to keep the house clean. Salary: $6.25 per hour or Email: musgrovecarol6@ hotmail.com

CONTACT: 241-5922

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

12497

12461

12496

SANA PLUMBING

GRAND TURK is looking for a

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

CAPTAIN HOOKS EUROPEAN STYLIST Is looking for a

HAIRDRESSER

MASON salary rate of $8.50 per hour, this position is for renewal of

CONTACT : (649) 241 3674

12492

12480

Washing Dishes Salary: $6.25 per hour

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit Resume with Cover Letter, Diplomas/Certificates, Employment and Training Certificates, Police Clearance, Colored copy of passport to Spence Security office.

DISHWASHER

3 J’S ENTERPRISE

CONTACT: 946-5278 OR EMAIL: CAICOSCAFE@TCIWAY.TC Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

• Should have minimum of 3 years military/police experience or 4 years security officer experience • Should have a Security Training Certificate • Must have an excellent English verbal and written Communication Skills.

• Can follow instructions and write comprehensive reports.

• Must have clear Criminal Record • A valid TCI Driver’s License is an advantage.

Salary starts @ $6.50 per hour

BLUE HILLS is seeking to employ a

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

• A graduate in Business/Accounting related degree.

• Must have a minimum of 10 years related experience, Security Company Experience is an advantage.

• Knowledge in Accounting Procedures and Systems.

• Must have a knowledge in accounting programs e.g. QuickBooks Enterprise • Must have an excellent English verbal and written Communication Skills.

• Possession of a valid TCI driver’s license is preferred.

• Must be able to work with minimum supervision Salary starts @ $2,500/month

WINKEY’S CATERING

for men and women, haircut, styling, color and wedding styles.

• European training, haircut and color diploma • 5 years’ experience • Available to work 9am -7pm weekends and

holidays (schedules changes) • Bilingual French or Spanish • Must have own vehicles and a valid driver’s license Salary: $1700 per month

Contact: Maxime 649-946-5093 or Email: maximelesalos@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 12463

June 16-22, 2018

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DAVIS CONSTRUCTION KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

DEBORAH EWING BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Is seeking a full time

SOUTH DOCK ROAD IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY THE FOLLOWING

CONSTRUCTION

HELPER

Picking up tools, Clean debris from area and mix cement. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 232-5420 OR EMAIL: GR-1-DAVIS@ HOTMAIL.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

12460

PARKER’S VARIETY STORE Seeking the employment for the following:

DOMESTIC WORKER $250 per week

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 241-6325 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

12470

PROPRIETOR'S STRATA PLAN #41 MANAGEMENT CO. LTD is looking for a

SALES PERSON

Responsibilities include helping customers in making choices and assisting them to locate items they want to buy, providing info about products they are interested in, and must have knowledge of service and products.

Salary: $275 per week CONTACT: MARGARETANN PARKER, 526 BAY ROAD, BLUE HILLS, PROVIDENCIALES , 331-6993 OR EMAIL: MARGARETANN@YAHOO.COM A work permit holder currently holds this position. Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board

12485

DSP

DORIS AGINGU

DOMESTIC WORKER

To work at a Condo in Grace Bay. Duties to include but not limited to: General office and household cleaning and maintenance. Supervision of one child care. Hourly rate $6.50 PLEASE SEND RESUME TO DEE@ TCSOTHEBYSREALTY.COM This position is for work permit renewal 12502

ROSELEE MISICK LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a

NANNY/ DOMESTIC WORKER

GARDENER to work 7 days a week.

Schedule work hours: 7 am to 5pm. Salary: $400.00 per week.

PLEASE CONTACT 941-3082 12500

To do housekeeping and babysitting. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-5170 OR EMAIL: JOYMISICK@HOTMAIL.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

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• General cleaning, moping dusting

MASON-$300 per week

• Repairs and alters buildings, lays bricks and stones, mixing and applying mortar

the site for work, loading and delivering materials.

CONSTRUCTION HELPER- $300 per week

TILE SETTER- $300 per week

• helping the tradesperson by carrying tools from one area to the next, making sure site is clean at all times

CARPENTER-$300 per week

• loading and off-loading materials on small vehicles on site

• Must be able to lay tiles, cut tiles using saws and tile cutters, ensuring clean edges

DRIVER; $300 per week

• Following blue print, installing structures and fixtures

MECHANIC: $300 per week

LABOURER-$300 per week

• Removing debris from construction area, preparing

• Inspecting machines, engines, transmissions etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues

CONTACT: 649-232-7229

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. Work permit holders and new positions

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PUBLIC NOTICE BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION (Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

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

JOHN FREEMAN

LINE COOK NEEDED SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Cook eggs and other breakfast items to order to customer’s specification.

• Cook lunch and dinner items to order to customer’s specification to include, but not limited to: • Cooking meats to temperature such as hamburgers and steaks • Produce salads, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas, burritos, fajitas and other • Tex - Mex items that appear on the menu at Somewhere Café and Lounge.

• Assist with prepping foods for service by following recipe standards, strong knife skills and proper sanitation to produce high quality food that accurately represents the Café.

• Work with other kitchen staff members to execute food, prioritize steps,

and contribute to the overall team atmosphere of the kitchen.

• Participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in.

• Cook on the line, during service in a high pressure environment, executing food to order in an ala minute kitchen according to the ticket in a timely manner.

• Be able to stand on ones feet for 8 hours and be comfortable lifting 25 pounds or more without physical restrictions.

• Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule.

• Belongers given preference Pay Commensurate with Experience

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION (Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

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

Submit resume, certifications and current police record in person to be considered to:

cfabara@somewherecafeandlounge.com

PUBLIC NOTICE

12480

JOHN FREEMAN

12519

38 CLASSIFIEDS DORLINE JACQUES GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

HOLTON WILLIAMS NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ

ISLAND DRILLING

SARAH SIMMONS

SITE SUPERVISOR

DOMESTIC WORKER

SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

2 LABOURERS

Salary: $6.50 per hour

To maintain the upkeep of the yard.

Salary: $8.00 per hour.

Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 241-0228

CONTACT: 246-1721

LABOURER Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board.

12446

12486

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

BERNADETTE BENJAMIN

BAY BISTRO

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ

Forman, Co-ordinate the guys on site

MECHANIC

Repairing Vehicles Salary: Based on experience

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

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

CONTACT: 241-9340

Yard maintenance, raking, planting, weeding, and seed sowing. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 341-3682 Belongers are encouraged to

send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

12523

Organize the Restaurant; Serve Food and Drinks; Clean Tables. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 946-5396 EMAIL: JOANANDCLIVE@ YAHOO.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

12508

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

COSMETOLOGIST HAIRDRESSING

Cleaning the house Salary: $6.25 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

BAY BISTRO

ALCICA DUVERNA

ALBERT MUSGROVE

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ

WAITRESS

Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 245-0084 OR EMAIL: ED.CLARKE@GMAIL.COM Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

12484

12488

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house. Run Errands. Taking care of toddler. Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $600 per month

CONTACT: 232-5641 OR EMAIL: MALEISA@HOTMAIL.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 12499

PUBLIC NOTICE This is a public service announcement from Provo Water Company Bills for the 3rd June, 2018 are now available. Please pay this bill by Monday June 18th, 2018 to avoid disruption to your service.

Paying Your Bill Bills can be paid directly at Provo Water Company Office in Grace Bay Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:00pm (until further notice) while we are still preparing for the final migration to our new system.

• Bills paid by online banking must be paid not later than 3 days before the due date. You can now pay via RBC as a new addition to our online payment options.

• Bills paid at Grace-way Supermarkets must be paid not later than 24 hours before the due date.

In the unfortunate event you are disconnected for delinquency: • The full amount plus the required reconnection fee must be settled before the service resumes.

• Service will resume the same day for accounts paid up before 12 Noon • Service will resume the following morning for accounts paid up after 12 Noon.

Reconnections will not take place after hours.

Contact Customer Service Department on 946-5202 or 649-339-9282.12498

MAID

Duties include, washing, cleaning and ironing. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 241-1227 Belongers are encouraged to

send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

12506

SPA NADIA

SHERMAN CLARKE

EMAIL: ISLANDDRILLINGLTD@ GMAIL.COM Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

ALEISA MUSGROVE-GODDARD

GARDENER

June 16-22, 2018

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12481

ELIZABETH SQUARE, VENETIAN ROAD Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

Installing Roof; House Fixtures; Installing cabinets; building frame work for doors, windows and walls. Salary: $9.00 per hour

CONTACT: 231-0271

EMAIL: ALBERTMUSGROVE2010@ HOTMAIL.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

12510

coloring hair extensions Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 941-8342

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

12475

VHT RADIO TURKS AND CAICOS PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the studio Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 333-0782

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

12501

SOUS CHEF JOB SUMMARY

Will be second in command in our kitchen, following the Executive Chef’s specifications and guidelines. The successful candidate will employ his/ her culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the Resort’s guest’s satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus • Ensure the kitchen operates in a timely manner that meets the Resort’s quality standards • Fill in for the Executive Chef

in planning and directing food preparation when necessary

REQUIREMENTS

• 6 years’ experience as a Sous Chef • Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures • Excellent record of kitchen and staff management • Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS) • BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate would be a plus

Please note that all applications must be submitted with a valid police record, and copies of all educational certifications. Applicants must be willing to relocate and live in South Caicos. Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview. Beginning salary commensurate with experience.

Interested applicants should submit their resume with qualifications and experience to: info@saunders.tc and the TCI Employment Services and Labour Department.

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June 16-22, 2018

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SOKOL LTD.

TURKS & CAICOS AIRWAYS HANDLING

is looking to hire a

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

HOUSEKEEPER The position requires the following of the successful candidate (1) high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness are maintained throughout three high-end villas (2) must be able to evaluate and ensure guest satisfaction and report and solve any guest problem immediately (3) must set and maintain standards of service commensurate with the standing of the villas. (4) managing a stock control and ordering system to ensure availability of stock and cost control to maintain costs to a minimum.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years minimum Housekeeping and Customer Service experience • Strong organizational skills • Must be able to work independently and stand for long

periods of time • Must be flexible and able to work on weekends and holidays • Must possess great customer service skills

We are currently seeking to fill the following positions within our organization:

Customer Service Agents

With a warm and friendly personality, customer service focused, great communication skills, computer literate, highly trainable and a quick leaner.

Starting salary: $8.50 per hour (This position is currently held by a work permit holder)

Customer Service Supervisor

Starting salary: $2,860.00 to $3,500.00

PUBLIC NOTICE The Ministry of Border Control and Employment is reminding employers, as well as the general public, that the Immigration Ordinance 2015 which was brought into force on April 1, 2016 established new conditions for advertising jobs which must be met when recruiting new staff or seeking a work permit renewal.

For clarity, Section 28(2) of the Immigration Ordinance states the following: The advertisement condition is satisfied if the employer has advertised the position in at least two consecutive issues of a newspaper published in and sold or distributed on the islands and the advertisement – a. describes the nature of the position available in sufficient detail to enable persons reading the advertisement to have a reasonable indication of the nature of the work and conditions of employment; b. contains the name of the employer and details of the whereabouts of the office or other places to which the application is to be submitted together with contact details, including telephone and fax numbers and an email address; c. sets out clearly the salary package relating to the position; d. invites prospective applicants who are islanders to send copies of their applications to the Board; and e. state whether the position is currently held by a work permit holder.

All employment and recruitment agencies when placing ads need to identify in the ads who the potential employer will be.

N.B. Failure to meet these requirements will result in applications not being accepted by the Customer Service Center.

Website: http://www.gov.tc/work-permits Email address: infobordercontrol@gov.tc

Ramp Agents

Quick learner, highly trainable, must be able to lift over 50lbs, must have a driver’s license.

Starting salary: $8.50 per hour All applicants must have graduated High School, have a clean police record, valid passport and able to travel internationally.

Only belongers need apply.

Or submit resume to Immigration Board-Providenciales Only persons who are committed and serious about working need apply.

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WORK PERMIT ADVERTISEMENT REQUIREMENT

(This position is currently held by a work permit holder)

Please submit your resume to our offices upstairs Town Centre Mall, Providenciales or email us at denise@tcahandling.com Tel:649-941-5353 Fax 649-941-5781.

Interested applicants must have a clean police record and submit their applications with a copy of their CV to:info@saunders.tc or via facsimile at 941-4533 and to the T.C.I Employment Services and Labour Department. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

For further information or questions please refer to the following;

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EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• • • •

Post secondary degree in Culinary Arts or 8 + years industry equivalent experience.

Computer literate, functional on Excel, Ms-Word and Quickbooks and Micros.

Fluent in English both written and oral with a fundamental understanding of French and Spanish First Aid Training

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Be able to assist the Executive Chef in all capacities to include: • Work in a high pressure environment with calm, effective leadership • Planning and execution of special events.

• Precise knife skills • Assist Chef in the preparation and execution of all desserts.

• Produce all breakfast, lunch and dinner items with expert precision.

• Cook entire menu on the line during service, including meats to temperature specifications.

• Execute a proper sanitation procedure to insure that high quality food is served that accurately represents the Café.

• Prepare and execute specials based on the Café’s Tex-Mex cuisine.

• Be versed in a large variety of cooking techniques to include: braising, sautéing, frying, steaming, poaching, and sauce making.

• Receive food orders from various vendors, checking for quality and pricing.

• Be able to stand on ones feet for 10 hours and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds without physical restrictions.

• Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGERIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• • • •

Assist Chef in the training of kitchen staff to encourage growth in a positive environment.

Be sensitive to the needs of staff members and maintain a professional demeanor Assist Chef in the ordering of food through a variety of vendors Assist Chef with weekly and monthly inventory of items and work with the Chef to calculate food costs • Maintain a positive environment in the kitchen to encourage growth and diversity within the workplace The Sous Chef should be a natural leader who is seeking to assist others in improving their cooking ability, and also to develop strong people skills. An ambitious person who is a comfortable communicator with a confident skill set. The Sous Chef needs to be a self starter that can lead the kitchen in the Chefs absence. The right candidate should be able to open the kitchen in the morning, or be the last to leave the kitchen at night. Prioritizing and executing prep items based on the restaurants needs. He or She will assure that foods are properly labeled with the date and prep item name and consistently rotated, and stored for future use. Oversee and participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in.

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40 CLASSIFIEDS CAICEDO PUB HOUSE

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Acting on behalf of our client Randy Duncanson who Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Yard work, gardening,

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ

CAROLINA PHARMACY

Salary - $150.00/Week Contact Information - (649) 245-9727

PHARMACIST

SOUTH CAICOS, TCI

Serving food and drinks Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-5922

Email: musgrovecarol6@ hotmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board

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LONG BAY EXPRESS

CONTACT: 332-0771

EMAIL: YUJAR.232.@ HOTMAIL.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board 12514

DOMINIQUE HAIR CENTER AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ

LONG BAY is seeking to employ a

2 PEDICURISTS

• Duties: treatment of nails, light feet massage, Cleaning and sterilizing the work environment

1 NAIL TECHNICIAN

LABOURER Salary: 6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 941-8111

CAICOS FISHERIES

2 BARMAIDS

house fixtures. Salary: $6.50 per hour

• Trained in the application and removal of acrylic nails and decorating of nails • Sterilizing tools and work environment

2 HAIRSTYLISTS

• Must be able to do creative styling, blow out and treatment of hair Salary: $6.25 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of your resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 12449

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

CONTACT: 946-5123

Email: dominiquehaircenter@ gmail.com Belongers and encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board.

Renewals and New positons

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DOMESTIC

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PARADISE DESIGNS Industrial Park, Provo, is looking for qualified applicants for the following positions:

EXPERIENCED CERAMIC ARTIST

Minimum 5 years’ experience in throwing, slabbing, molding, glazing, firing kilns and mixing chemicals. You must know how to apply solvents and inks with a screen printer and you will need to wear a mask/ ventilator for safety. You will need to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $10 per hour

INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN EMAIL APPLICATIONS TO CLAYVOYAGE@HOTMAIL.COM

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JOB VACANCIES

D’DIVA SALON OLD AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

Seeking a qualified

• Responsible for providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services in a retail pharmacy • Experience with and knowledge of computer and Kroll Software • Excellent communication skills • Able to work independently • Proficient in English Language.

However, a second language will be an asset • Must be willing to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends in rotation • Be able to manage, supervise and train pharmacy support staff

• To do daily auditing and submit reports, both on a weekly and monthly basis

HAIRSTYLIST HAIRDRESSING

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelors of Science n pharmacy from an accredited University • Ten (10) years of experience in retail pharmacy • Eligible for registration Health Practioners Board Turks and Caicos Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 345-8241

OR EMAIL: ERIKA.DW@ HOTMAIL.COM Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board 12471

FAX YOUR RESUME TO 649-941-3338 EMAIL: CAROLINAPHARMACY@YAHOO.COM

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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Dempsey and Company is in quest of an associate attorney with at least 15 years pqe with extensive experience in conveyancing, commercial, residential development work, also corporate and commercial law. Experience in new condominium sales, re-sales, residential and commercial property an advantage. Applicant must be an excellent communicator, willing to work long hours including weekends and holidays. Subject to experience, salary commencing at US$55K. Interested Belonger’s must submit copies of all qualification and experiences to The Manager, at P.O. Box 97, Caribbean Place, Providenciales, Fax 649 946 4564, with a copy to Department of Labour, Providenciales. Position currently held by a work permit holder.

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TERMINAL CLEANER

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AC TECHINICAN

PUBLIC NOTICE

This Position Reports to the Terminal Manager/Cleaning Supervisor The cleaner performs janitorial duties to include terminal and landside surroundings.

Cleans building floors by sweeping, moping, scrubbing, waxing and polishing them Using electrically powered scrubbing and polishing machines to burnish, scrub, polish and spray clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training).

Salary: $7.00 per hour

This Position Reports to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager Diagnose causes of problems and/or failures in air conditioning systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair and/or replacement needs. Installs air conditioning equipment and systems for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded capabilities.

Maintains tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition. Performs routine and preventive maintenance as needed for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of HVAC systems. Repairs air conditioning systems and/or components (e.g. pumps, motors, air handlers, fan coils, piping, etc.) Responds to emergency situations during or after working hours, not limited to holidays and day offs. Ability to Travel throughout the Turks & Caicos Islands for the purpose of installing, repairing and maintaining HVAC systems at airports located on other islands.

Salary: $36, 894.00 per annum

Interest persons must submit their applications before June 22, 2018 to: Human Resources Manager Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority Providenciales International Airport Telephone# 649-941-8692, Fax# 9415996.

Email: hrrecruitment@tciairports.com

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BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION (Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

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

JOHN FREEMAN

June 16-22, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01

Send all resumes to Email:tciprobusiness@gmail.com/ Tel:(649)241-7878/Address: Spot Plaza, Airport Road, Providenciales, TCI MR. GROUPER’S RESTAURANT

POSITION: CHEF

SHADOW'S CAFÉ POSITION: SOUS CHEF

(To prepare Savory Dishes) Salary: $ 7.50 per hour Employer’s: Airport Road Providenciales 1st Time Tel: 331-5699

(to prepare savory dishes pastries Address: Whitby, North Caicos, Turks & Caicos Tel :(649)331-2316 1st time (649)331-2316

LARRY O. OUTTEN

POSITION: LABOURER

POSITION: DOMESTIC WORKER (Clean house, do laundry, cook) Salary: $6.25 per hour Address: Five cays, Providenciales, TCI Renewal Tel (649)343-4814

CLAUDE CONSTRUCTION POSITION: GREENS KEEPER

(to shape the trees, cut the grass, water the plants, clean my yard and the apartment’s yard, dump the trash) Salary: $6.50 per Hour Address: Bible Street Providenciales Turks And Caicos Tel:(649)241-2512 renewal

LATISHA & SHERLICIA SHOP

POSITION: DOMESTIC WORKER (to clean the shop daily) Salary: $6.25 per hour Address: Kew Town Providenciales Turks And Caicos Renewal Tel:(649)341-9764

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REGCO CONSTRUCTION

( to clean up work site, mix & pour concrete Salary: $6.50 Per Hour Address: Blue Hills, Providenciales, TCI Tel:241-7878 1st time

NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER 60509/3

SECTION BLUE HILLS & STAMERS RUN

ISLAND PROVIDENCIALES

Whereas, VENICE IRENE MISSICK NEE RIGBY as Executor of the Estate of HERVIS ST. GEORGE RIGBY deceased of Blue Hills, Providenciales, Turks And Caicos Islands has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) issued in the name of HERVIS ST. GEORGE RIGBY was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

SABRINA KATHERINE LIGHTBOURNE

POSITION: DOMESTIC WORKER

(clean, cook, wash & babysit) Salary: $6.25 Address: Glass Shack Road, Provo, TCI Tel: 333-2330 1st time

Take notice that I, Brandie Anderson-Stewart, Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this notice in the local newspaper and the Gazette.

COCONUT GROVE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

POSITION: CLEANER

( to clean up the restaurant daily basis) Salary $6.25 per Hour Tel: (649)2412550 1st time

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CLAUDINE EWING PRATT

POSITION CARE GIVER

Salary: $250 per week Address: Blue Hills, Providenciales, TCI Tel:343-3000

EXPERIENCED SENIOR PARALEGAL WANTED FOR BUSY COMMERCIAL LEGAL OFFICE IN PROVIDENCIALES Experienced Senior Paralegal required to act as Paralegal to property/commercial partner with at least fifteen years’ experience. Dictaphone typing skills (speed and accuracy essential) with a demonstrated ability to type +100 w.p.m. Experience and knowledge of dealing independently with clients and all forms of contracts, commercial and property, security documentation, corporate management, legal accounting systems, commonly used word processing systems, file management systems, and office equipment is essential. Must be able to work unsupervised with excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Must have vehicle and clean driving record. Must be able to work overtime when required.

Remuneration based on experience – commencing $40K per annum.

Belongers only need apply.

• • • •

Property Services Attendant (Outdoor Janitor) Pool & Beach Attendant Housekeeper Painter

Qualified applicants are also invited to submit resumes for the following positions currently held by persons on work permit:

All positions involve strenuous physical labor, which requires being able and willing to perform heavy lifting, and other physically demanding functions.

P O Box 560, Regent House West, Regent Village Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Fax (649) 946-4663 Email: mslaw@tciway.tc

Individuals must be willing to work holidays and weekends on a flexible schedule dictated by business demands.

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Ocean Club Resorts is looking for qualified applicants for the following vacant positions:

• Gardener • Janitor • Labourer

All suitably qualified TC Islanders are requested to submit resumes/ portfolios to the Managing Partner

Prospective TC Islander applicants are also free to lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board.

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

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• • • •

Must be able to speak English fluently.

Preference will be given to someone with previous resort experience.

All applicants must be able to present a clean Police Record if offered a position.

Wage commensurate with experience.

Drop off resume or pick up application at Ocean Club or Ocean Club West, alternatively send to:

diane@oceanclubresorts.com or Fax: 1-649-946-5845 Only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

All TC Islanders are invited to copy their resumes to the Immigration and Labor Departments.

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June 16-22, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ANDRE JEAN

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

WINDSONG ON THE REEF

Stubbs Road is seeking a suitable qualified applicant to fill the following positions:

Executive Chef DUTIES:

Hands on position requiring participation in meal preparation, ordering food and associated products, staff scheduling and directing sanitation. Direct responsibility for menu production, recipes, and plate appeal. Participate in and monitor food dept. budgets with responsibility of producing budgeted food cost and labor expense in order to achieve scheduled profit matched with customer satisfaction.

Management of and handling catering operation, private chef and private dining programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Salary: $ 38,000 per year salary, plus service charge Please email resume to: Jim Molter Windsong Resort jim@ windsongresort.com. Please respond no later than June 30, 2018. All qualified applicants will be interviewed. Prospective applicants who are Belongers are asked to send copies of your applications to the Labor Board

Housekeeping Manager GENERAL JOB DUTIES BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Planning, organizing and directing team members to ensure the highest degree of guest satisfaction.

• Conducting orientation training and in-service training to explain policies, work procedures and Brand Standards.

• Evaluates records to forecast department personnel requirements.

Daily supervision of the housekeeping including turndown service and laundry.

• Responsible for monthly inventory.

• Conduct preventative maintenance inspection of all rooms and public spaces and prepare punch list and work orders.

• Prepare reports concerning room occupancy, payroll, and department expenses. Develop and maintain the housekeeping budget.

• Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and conduct whilst ensuring that annual quality control inspections scores are surpassed or met.

• Knowledge of OSHA and safety standards within Housekeeping department.

• Ensure conformance to brand standards and quality assurance • Participate in Manager on Duty Program. Flexible work shifts that will include scheduled coverage of Turndown shift.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/JOB QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• Demonstratable knowledge of housekeeping operation including advanced knowledge of housekeeping process and procedures, terminologies. Knowledge of budgeting and cost control.

• Knowledge of Quality Control Benchmarks and the ability to implement control standards and procedures.

• Familiarization with international quality control brand standards.

• Previous experience managing a team of housekeeping employees through motivation, coaching and development.

• Proven experience managing housekeeping department of 20+ employees.

• Capable of using independent judgment/solid decision-making skills ability.

• Proven comfort and experience to interact effectively with all levels

CAREGIVER

of management, guests and associates.

• Proficiency with general office PC and Property Management Systems • Demonstrated sound organizational, coordinating and personal interface skills.

• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills • Demonstratable knowledge of chemicals • Proven job reliability, diligence, dedication and attention to detail.

Must be flexible with working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Education and Formal Training: Hospitality Degree and professional training

Must be able to cook and clean. Take care of sick individual. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 346-1243 This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in all aspects of Housekeeping in a large, multi-use facility required, with at least 3 years of Management experience at a 4* or 5* property.

• Salary commensurate with experience between $36000 and $42000, plus service charge.

AMJ’S VARIETY STORE BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER Receives payment (Cash, credit card etc.)

Count and Balance money from cash drawers Applicant must be honest, reliable and hardworking Salary: $120 per week

Housekeeping Supervisor* GENERAL JOB DUTIES BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Supervise housekeeping staff to the standard of Windsong.

• Train and direct housekeeping staff to ensure full compliance of brand and quality standards • Participate in monthly inventory and maintain inventories for all product and supplies on a monthly basis • Develop and maintain perpetual inventories for all linens and housekeeping supplies and equipment.

• Conduct quality inspection and prepare work orders for maintenance repairs.

• Work closely with maintenance and front to ensure that all guest and property requests are fulfilled • Maintain pest control program for housekeeping • Prepare weekly schedules and timesheets.

• Assist with cleaning activities during slow periods and times of exceptional high occupancy.

• Monitor Turndown Service

CONTACT: 345-8118 Belongers are encouraged to

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AL’S HAULING & EQUIPMENT LTD. South Dock Is looking for an experienced

MECHANIC

SKILL REQUIREMENT

Mechanical and Electrical repairs on automobiles Salary $12.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

• Minimum of 5 years housekeeping supervisory experience at a 4* or 5* property • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Possess basic math skills • Working knowledge of Property Management Systems and computer application • Ability to multi task. Must be flexible with working nights, weekends, and holidays.

• CPR and First Aid trainings

EMAIL: ALSHAULING@ YAHOO.COM CONTACT: 649-941-4015

RESUME CAN BE DROPPED OFF OR EMAIL TO AL’S HAULING & EQUIPMENT LTD. Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. 12581

OTHER AVAILABLE JOB POSITIONS:

• • • • •

Room Attendant/ Housekeeper* Houseman* Cooks * Dish washer/ Kitchen cleaner* Gardener *

TE-ANN ASTWOOD GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• • • •

Minimum of 4 years in the specialized field Ability to lift up to 65 pounds Excellent written and communication skills Must be flexible with working nights, weekends, and holidays.

To perform household duties, like cooking, cleaning and errands providing care for children Salary: $6.25 per hour

*Prospective applicants who are Belongers are asked to send copies of your applications to the Labor Board. Some positions are currently being held by Work Permit Holders. Only qualified Belongers should apply. *Salary commensurate with experience between $6.50-$11 per hour. Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

CONTACT: 244-3181 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board

Email resume and cover letter to admin@windsongresort.com Fax: 649-941-5519. Telephone 649-333-7700 12527

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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ANGE & A

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Cleaning the yard. Cleaning the restaurant. Fixing problems around the restaurant. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 244-5408

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS AUDELIN CHARITE BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

BARBARA HIGGS GRAND TURK seeking a

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BETHANYS EDUCATIONAL & SOCIAL TRAINING (B.E.S.T.) INSTITUTE INC. Is seeking suitable candidates for the following position:

DOMESTIC WORKER

CARETAKER

Taking care of an elderly person.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 346-2311 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

DOMESTIC CARE GIVER for disable elderly man.

Salary is 6.50 per hour.

Work hours from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 5 days per week

CONTACT NUMBER IS 241-3637

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Work permit renewal.

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BAYVIEW MOTORS

Application can be dropped off at B.E.S.T. Institute Office, 250 Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales or email: bestinstitute@tciway.tc copy all enquires to the Labour Board, Turks & Caicos Islands,

TELEPHONE: 649-941-4802 CELLPHONE: 649-246-4802

Acting on behalf of our client is looking to fill the following

BUTLER

-Self-motivated, highly detail orientated individual -Must be prepared to often work long and inflexible hours including week-ends and holidays -Minimal 5 years experience in the high end villa industry -Must possess an excellent awareness of housekeeping standards -Background in hospitality is essential -Clean driving license is essential & running errands is a large part of this position -Must be willing to willing to be on call 24/7 -Must have an excellent command of English -Computer literate in order to present incidental guest charges to villa manager -Willingness to assist private chef and server as required.

-Must have thorough knowledge of island excursions, restaurants and places of interest in order to assist with guest recommendations.

-Must be completely flexible and willing to multitask and perform other duties when required.

Salary commensurate with experience This position is currently held by a work permit holder. We invite perspective applicants who are islanders to reach out to us below and to send a copy of application to the board.

This is a new position

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CONTACT 649.246-7382 JUDITH3637@HOTMAIL.COM

“OF COUNSEL” ATTORNEY REQUIRED

Is currently looking to employ an

Auto Body Painter

• 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

The individual should me the following requirements: • Possess a valid food handlers permit • A born again Christian preferable of the Baptist faith • The ability to read and write English • Must be able to assist in the preparation of healthy meals on a daily basis for over 150 students • Be able to manage the stock and prepare orders, handle cash effectively to ensure all checks and balances • Salary start at $6.25 per hour • This position is currently held by a work permit holder

CLOVERLEAF AGENCY

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

Please email all application to syrmondg@bayviewmotors.com Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

BAYVIEW MOTORS LTD P.O BOX 619 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES

Prudhoe Caribbean is seeking a Commonwealth qualified lawyer to fill an “of Counsel” position at a senior level. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders.

The position is new one and therefore is currently held neither by a Turks & Caicos Islander nor a holder of a current work permit.

RESORT MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A RESORT MANAGER is required to manage a villa community. This individual must possess the following skills: • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a luxury hotel as a front of house department head • A minimum of 3 years’ experience managing 20+ employees • Ability to represent the property in the market place and develop relationships with key accounts • Must be able to provide the home owners with regular reports and statements • Develop and implement staff training programs • Exercise good cost control and procurement • Computer literacy would be an advantage but not essential with the ability to record and present invoices and purchases in an accurate manner.

THE CANDIDATE MUST ALSO:

• • • • • • •

Be willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays etc.

Conduct disciplinary actions against staff, including termination Attend tourism trade fairs and exhibitions Be able to work within a team, be reliable and trustworthy Be extremely well presented and have an excellent command of English Must possess a clean driver’s license in order to run errands Must also possess a valid passport with the capability of traveling to other countries • Must be prepared to carry out duties when guests are not in house

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Barrister / trial advocate / solicitor (the latter with significant advocacy experience).

• Fluent language skills in at least 1 non-English language.

• Must be eligible for admission to the TCI Bar (subject only to the required period of supervised practice).

If any interested party is in doubt as to his or her eligibility as a result of required experience, then he or she should feel free to arrange a confidential call via the email address given below.

SALARY

Remuneration package on offer will depend on demonstrated and relevant experience; it has a significant element of commission. Frequent overseas travel required, usually on short notice. Hours of work would reflect the demands of court work and preparation for same.

Preference will be given to individuals with work experience in 3 star hotels and with a valid driver’s license. Salary is based on qualifications and experience.

This AD is for a work permit. However, this position is open to all qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders. Potential Turks Island candidates should also submit copies of their application to the Labor Board.

As noted above, preference will be given to suitably qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders.

Please apply in writing to Human Resources, Beach Enclave, International Drive

Email: jasmine@beachenclave.com Telephone 1649 941-8887

The successful applicant is likely to have 20+ years of post-qualified experience in practice and will have a proven track record of the following: (1) training and mentoring junior lawyers (2) offshore and cross-border civil, commercial and insolvency litigation at all of (i) interlocutory, (ii) trial and (iii) appellate levels (3) input on legislative changes and related innovation (4) working under significant pressure of time for demanding onshore and other clients.

Qualified applicants should submit their CV / resume via email to:

jobs@prudhoecaribbean.com

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With a copy to the Labour Department.

ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

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COMPASS TCI LTD.

CARIB GLASS & SUPPLY LTD.

ADMIN CLERK

TEMPORARY GLASS & DOOR INSTALLATION ASSISTANTS

(For a large upcoming project) duties will include, assisting the Lead Glazer with removal and installation of glass windows and doors. Must be able to use power tools, use power tools, use and imperial tape measure, speak and read English clearly, follow instructions accurately, punctual, etc. these positions could lead to permanent positions for the right candidates. Belonger or work permit holder need apply Normal working hours are from 8:30am to 5:30pm weekdays (1 hour for lunch) (number of hour worked may vary occasionally depending on our work demand).

Rate of pay is $10.00 per hour

email: caribglasstci@aol.com

TURTLE COVE Is seeking to employ a

KESHINA JOANN PARKER of Breezy Brae, Grand Turk is seeking to employ a

12580

KAREN ADAMS POLLARD COOPER JACK Is seeking to employ a

MASON

LABOURER CLEANER YARD MAINTENANCE Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 432-2850

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

12533

HANDYMAN Salary is $7.00 per hour and interested persons may

CONTACT 4321579

Position currently held by a work permit holder 12557

(GIRL FRIDAY) Duties include but not limited to: General office admin. Errand running on Provo. Admin submission to Govt. Depts. Filling correspondence, typing documents, taking notes for meetings, hosting visitors, maintaining office cleanliness, making tea and coffee, printing, scanning, sending mail etc.

Must be willing to work occasional evening, early mornings and Public Holidays. Occasional travel and stopover to Grand Turk. Must have own car. Salary $6.25 per hour

APPLY BY EMAIL TO: COMPASSTCI@GMAIL.COM CONTACT: 649-231-7083 (COPY TO LABOR BOARD)

Interested candidates please submit your resume to us at the office or via Offer expires July 13th, 2018

JO JO BOUTIQUE

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ

Of #6 Leeward Highway, Providenciales, is seeking to employ few

LAV MANAGEMENT

June 16-22, 2018

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Duties include: Layering building materials such as bricks, concrete, floor work, tiles and other construction materials.

Mixing mortar, plastering Repair and maintain outer building. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 244-8820

Email: jaidapollard@hotmail.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 12570

This is a new position. Belongers preferred. Only suitable candidates will be contacted 12565

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Duties Include: Fixing shelves. Selling Merchandise. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 347-8479 Belongers are encouraged to

send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 12566

GOOD TASTE FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ

COOK

- $400 per week Prepare Meals

LABOURER - $250 per week Cleaning, fixing problems in the restaurant

STORE CLERK - $300 Taking orders, serving food.

Cashing out customers

CONTACT: 246-5189 Belongers are encouraged to

send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board 12523

REQUIRED FOR RESIDENCES

HIGGS CONSTRUCTION LTD

GARDENER/LABOURER

LABOURER

OF DARVILLE HANDFIELD, NORTH CAICOS

Experienced gardener/labourer required for full time work at two residences and business complex at the Bottle Creek and Whitby, North Caicos. Must be willing to work six days a week. A demonstrated ability to work unsupervised with excellent communication skills is essential for the position. Work description includes maintenance to gardens and exterior of premises, car wash, offloading containers, garbage disposal, minor house repairs, dog care, etc. Salary is $6.45 per hour.

Please apply no later than 23th June, 2018 at handmy@tciway. tc or contact on telephone No. 232 7101/231 3967.

Belongers only need apply.

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Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

Duties include: Removing debris from site, mixing mortar, loading and offloading materials etc.

Salary: $6.25 per hour, Monday - Friday 7 AM- 5 PM

CONTACT: 333-2491

Email: n_v_higgs@ hotmail.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

12573

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

GENERAL MANAGER

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A GENERAL MANAGER is required to manage a villa community. This individual must possess the following skills: • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a luxury hotel as a front of house department head • A minimum of 5 years’ experience managing 20+ employees • Ability to represent the property in the market place and develop relationships with key accounts • In-depth knowledge of Sales & Marketing • Must be able to provide the home owners with regular reports and statements • Develop and implement staff training programs • Familiar with budgeting and forecasting • Exercise good cost control and procurement • Computer literacy would be an advantage but not essential with the ability to record and present invoices and purchases in an accurate manner.

CARGO EXPRESS SERVICES LTD

LABOURER NEEDED GENERAL DUTIES:

This AD is for a work permit renewal. However, this position is open to all qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders. Potential Turks Island candidates should also submit copies of their application to the Labor Board.

• Cleaning and maintenance of the environment & equipment used inside/outside of warehouse facility • Manual & mechanical movement of dry and chilled cargo from containers to/from warehouse • Assisting customers with loading/unloading cargo from/onto vehicles • Basic Requirements: • Ability to engage in physical activities for approximately 8 hours daily • Ability to work well with others in a fast paced non-climate controlled environment • Excellent communication skills in English with the ability to write legibly • Assist Port Teams overnight and early mornings at South Dock location when necessary Salary: $8.00 per hour for 40 hour work-week.

Please apply in writing to Human Resources, Beach Enclave, International Drive

Please contact Cargo Express Services, in person, at 70 South Dock Road or email application to bkerr@tropical.com

THE CANDIDATE MUST ALSO: • Be willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays etc.

• Conduct disciplinary actions against staff, including termination • Attend tourism trade fairs and exhibitions • Be able to work within a team, be reliable and trustworthy • Be extremely well presented and have an excellent command of English • Must possess a clean driver’s license in order to run errands • Must also possess a valid passport with the capability of traveling to other countries • Must be prepared to carry out duties when guests are not in house Preference will be given to individuals with work experience in 5 star hotels and with a valid driver’s license. Salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Email: jasmine@beachenclave.com 1649 941-8887.

Application deadline: June 22, 2018 12560

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June 16-22, 2018

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DAMARA INGHAM

DIVE PROVO

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

Ports of Call, Grace Bay IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY

HELPER/CARETAKER

QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED SCUBA INSTRUCTORS

Duties: Cleaning the yard, dusting the furniture, fix small electrical problems, fix indoor and outdoor problems and carry out duties requested by the Manager.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

NEEDED FOR BUSY DIVE SHOP 6 DAY WEEK INCLUDING WEEKENDS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS. SALARY: $2400 PER MONTH POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS

CALL 946-5029 TO ARRANGE INTERVIEW

CONTACT: 348-9923

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Email: diveprovo@tciway.tc Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 12567

12547

D’SIRI BEAUTY SALON AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

NAIL TECHNICIANS HAIRSTYLISTS Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 346-1611 EMAIL: LARUBIADA12@

GMAIL.COM Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board 12564

DUFRY GRAND TURK LTD is seeking

LABOURER

Applicant’s requirements includes: • 2 Years retail experience • Excellent communication skills • Fluent In English • Committed to working flexible hours, days, nights weekends and Holidays • Good working habits RESUMES SHOULD BE DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO THE STORE.

12577

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Design Studio is seeking a suitable qualified applicant to fill the following position:

ASSISTANT MANAGER PERMANENT FULL TIME

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary role of the Assistant Manager will be to assist the Manager in daily studio and retail activities. The successful candidate will be required to be flexible with their working hours and will have to work Saturdays and the occasional Sundays. The candidate must be very organized, systematic and have extreme attention to detail. The Assistant Manager should be pro-active and be able to work independently. The Assistant Manager will be responsible for all of the Manager’s duties in their absence.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ▪ Designing pictorials for clients ▪ Creating worksheets for clients to be used internally ▪ Generating quotes for clients ▪ Producing contracts for clients ▪ Supervising the off-loading of containers in any weather ▪ Making deliveries to clients ▪ Measuring for window treatments ▪ Generating purchase orders for fabrics, furniture and accessories

▪ Sending purchase orders to suppliers ▪ Keeping track of orders on the internal system ▪ Answering emails ▪ Reconciling credit card statements ▪ Making sales within the retail store ▪ Keeping track of inventory ▪ Assist with sales, marketing and advertising for the company ▪ May be required to perform other duties as assigned or necessary QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: ▪ A bachelor of arts degree ▪ Experience within the design industry ▪ Experience working with clients and suppliers on a business level ▪ Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook ▪ Ability to draw and read scale plans ▪ Experience in sales and marketing ▪ Basic accounting skills ▪ Excellent written and oral communication skills ▪ Must have a valid Turks and Caicos Islands driver’s license

Qualified candidates should email their CV to faye@designstudio.tc All applicants should also send a copy of their application to the Department of Labor and Employment Services This position is currently held by a work permit holder Salary $30,000 per annum The closing date for application is June 11, 2018 Please note only people short-listed for interview will be contacted 12531

PROJECT ARCHITECT

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POSITION AVAILABLE

ARCHITECT REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLE: JOB SUMMARY • The successful applicant will be expected to undertake the traditional role of a professional Architect.

• This includes detailed architectural design work, planning submissions, preparation of tender documents, construction contract administration, contract cost control and direct liaison with clients, consultants and contractors.

ADVERTISEMENT CLEANER/YARD LABOURER

WANTED, A CLEANER/YARD LABOURER AT CAICOS MARINA AND SHIPYARD

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE • RIBA/ARB registered Architect or equivalent • Minimum RIBA Part III, Masters or equivalent post-Honours degree qualification • Minimum 4 years professional experience as a Project Architect with direct Client liaison • Minimum 4 years proven experience in contract administration and cost control on JCT contracts or similar • Minimum 4 years’ experience in managing an architectural team • A strong background of technical detailing and 3D visualization • Excellent skills in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Sketch-up, In Design, Excel and Word a pre-requisite • Experience in the design and production of presentation and marketing materials • Fluent spoken and written English Salary rated according to experience, between $5k & $6k per month.

CLEANER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Clean and clear yard of all brnsh and unwanted vegetation and dispose of same in a correct manner • Performs general sweeping, scrnbbing, mopping of hardwood, laminate, or tiled floors • Maintaining and upkeep of all cleaning equipment, supplies, and products • Ensuring safe and sanitary storage and care of products • Disposal of trash from bins and containers • Polishing furniture and room accessories as needed • Scrubbing sinks, basins, and toilets in private and public bathrooms • Keeping all public spaces neat and tidy • Cleaning windows, glass surfaces, and mirrors • Wash and detail boats according to instrnctions • Clean docks and surroundings

Interested applicants should contact Mr. C Davies via e-mail by June 30, 2018 with current, detailed CV to info@coasttci.com or in writing to the address below.

Only applicants meeting the minimum requirements listed above will be contacted for interview within 5 days of the closing date.

Only suitably qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders need apply. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Coast Architects, 82 Cherokee Road, PO Box 941, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

APPLICATION: Applications must be submitted inwriting and delivered by hand to Caicos Marina and Shipyard, Long Bay Highway, Providenciales. Prior experience working at a marina would be a plus.

Salary paid at hourly rate of $7.00. Closing date for applications is 15 June, 2018 12559

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

12561

46 CLASSIFIEDS

June 16-22, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS LEW AND JAN CONSTRUCTION WHITBY, NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

To work on Parrot Cay Clean Houses and Yards Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week (44 hours) Resumes can be sent to the above address or

Opportunities exist for a fully qualified accountant who possesses a minimum of three years professional experience gained within a “Big Four” public accounting firm. Salary ranges from US$40,000 to US$70,000 per annum. The position is currently held by a work permit holder.

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity please apply in confidence by sending details of your experience and qualifications to either:

CONTACT: 232-7317

KPMG Ltd. or The Labour Commissioner, P.O. Box 357 Labour Office

The Village at Grace Bay Butterfield Square Providenciales Providenciales

Turks & Caicos Islands Turks & Caicos Islands

Or fax your particulars to 946-4619 12524

THELEMA BUILDERS LTD

EXPERIENCED CARPENTERS

UNITY ONLINE SERVICES FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Salary: $12.00 per hour

Clean the store Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 241 4210

CONTACT: 232-7177

Duties includes: Roof framing and rebar work 2 years experience Email address: ThelemaBuilders@outlook. com 12512

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

12546

MEDGINE SEJOUR THE BIGHT SEEKS

LABOURER

ACA/ACCA/CA

Is seeking to employ three (3)

MAJ LTD.

PROVIDENCIALES 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

12537

STORE CLERK SALARY $6.50 PER HOUR. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK MORNING AND EVENING SHIFTS THIS POSITION IS HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT: 431-1869

12468

1 LABOURER Main duties will be domestic duties. Salary starts at $6.50 per hour Will have to work 6 days a week.

CONTACT 941-4034

Open to all Turks Islanders.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

12530

CLOVERLEAF AGENCY

Acting on behalf of our clients who is looking to fill the following position

BUTLER

• Self-motivated, highly detail oriented individual • Must be prepared to often work long and inflexible hours, including weekends and holidays • Minimal 5 years’ experience in the high end villa industry • Must possess an excellent awareness of housekeeping standards • Background inhospitality is essential • Clean driving license is essential & running errands is a large part if this position • Must be willing to be on call 24/7 • Must have an excellent command of English • Computer literate in order to present incidental guest charges to villa Manager • Willingness to assist private chef and server as required • Must have thorough knowledge of island excursions, restaurants and places of interest in order to assist with guest recommendations • Must be completely flexible and willing to multi-task and perform other duties when required Salary commensurate with experience CONTACT: 246-7382 EMAIL: JUDITH3637@HOTMAIL.COM12525

PLANT SUPERVISOR • • • •

• • • • • •

Minimum 15 yrs experience in Commercial Laundry industry.

Post-Secondary education in Business Management or related.

Minimum 12 yrs Laundry Management experience.

Responsible to create and oversee all Company operations to include; efficient and organized production, staffing, training, scheduling, client communications, customer service, inventory, linen quality control, Department budgets, health & safety protocol.

Knowledgeable with all related equipment; washers, tunnel, press, dryers by Jensen, Lavatec, Chicago, Uni-Mac, Cissell, Ipso and order parts online and track parts inventory.

Must set high standards and be both a team leader and builder.

Available to manage different work shifts as required, including nights.

Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Must have exceptional computer skills, manage all Linen specific programs (Laundry Trak & Linen Master) and be proficient in Excel.

Must be fluent in English.

Qualified applicants should email CV to

info@pioneertci.com or deliver to Pioneer office in Grace Bay facility.

Please fax/deliver copy to TCI Labour Office: 649-946-4164 12583

T&C REFRESHMENTS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MANAGER PARAMETERS

• Management of day to day operations • Ensure deliveries are executed • Willing to work in fast paced and multifaceted environment • Willing to temporarily relocate to The Bahamas on an as needed basis • Must be a “people person” that will never compromise on providing exceptional customer service • Willing to work on weekends and holidays

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business Management or related fields preferred) • Valid Driver’s Licence • 5 years sales, or other supervisory experience

RESPONSIBLE. RELIABLE. PROFESSIONAL

PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY LTD. The Premier Security Company Our growing and professional company is seeking the employment of individuals that are looking for an exciting and rewarding career in the Security Industry.

• Turks and Caicos belonger status.

Bahamian status a plus

SKILLS

• Candidates must be energetic, highly motivated and eager to learn • Analytical and time management skills • Strong management and leadership skills • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) • Ability to work efficiently with limited supervision, and take ownership for assigned responsibilities • Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint Salary range $36,000 - $42,000

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

SECURITY OFFICERS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Excellent team player, • Basic personal safety training, • Demonstrate written and verbal communication in the English language, • Ability to work shifts and long hours, • Valid driver’s license • Starting rate $6.75 per hour • This position is currently held by a Work Permit holder

Interested persons must submit resumes to:

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

T&C Refreshments #10 Butterfield Square Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

Applicants can submit their resume & identification to our office:

12584

#8 Southern Shores Building, Leeward Highway, Tel: 649 232 1007, email: admin2@presidential.tc 12558

June 16-22, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

MERIN A. CLARKE LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Babysitting, Cooking, Cleaning, Ironing Salary: $275 per week

CONTACT: 231-0876

PIRATE’S DEN DOWNTOWN Seeks

2 KITCHEN HELPER Must have experience and able to work with little or no supervision. Salary start at $6.50 per hour.

Interested persons should send application via fax to

• • • •

Uphold customer service Maintain Bar Mix and serve drinks Clean and organize all areas including bathrooms TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK, WEEKENDS, HOLIDAY AND SHIFT WORK SALARY: 6.50 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 331-0302

EMAIL: elitetci@gmail.com Belongers are encourage to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 12585

Assist with kids, cleaning the center. Salary: $6.50 per hour

WHEELAND Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Babysitting, Cooking, Cleaning and Ironing.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 241-8434

Open to All Turks Islanders Position currently held by work permit holder. 12529

ISLAND VIEW GRAND TURK

JOVAR CONSTRUCTION

NATASHA CONSULTANCY

LABOURER Cleaning, mixing of

GREENLAND LANDSCAPING SERVICES – 241-6425

ELITE GAMING

BARTENDER/ BARMAID

DOMESTIC WORKER

RONALD SEYMOUR

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

649-941-4034 OR TEL 941-4033

DOWNTOWN AND LOCATION PARLORS IS LOOKING TO EMPLOY A

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

Email: ronsey76@yahoo. 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

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

12536

RENANDE JULIEN

is seeking to employ a

SALES CLERK

This person must be available to work flexible hours up to six days per week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Customer Service: The Sales Clerk must provide buyers with a positive experience.

They must offer friendly greetings.

2. Sales: Must conduct sales in a courteous and appropriate manner 3. Promotions. The shoppers must be made aware of the items that are on special as well as new products 4. When finished shopping. The Sales Clerk must total the bill, accept the payment and provide the appropriate change and receipt 5. Must maintain a log of all sales 6. Assist in Inventory 7. Any other duty as assigned by management SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS 1. At least six months’ experience in Sales 2. Must have good communication skills and good Salesmanship skills SALARY $8.00 PER HOUR. Belongers are encouraged to send resume to the Labour Board.

CONTACT NO. 649-231-9919

EMAIL ADDRESS: wmdforbes@hotmail.com THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 12606

CONTACT: 243-7682

SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

cement, loading of bricks and cement To work with little or no supervision, from Monday to Saturday, paid fortnightly Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 344-7416

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

12607

The Somerset Strata Management Co Ltd, is seeking a suitable qualified Belongers who possess the requirements listed are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates should possess luxury resort experience, be professional in attitude and demeanor and must read and speak English fluently.

JOB POSITION

12553

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following

CLASSIFIEDS 47 SELMA STORM LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a

BARTENDER

$7.00 per hour • Mixing and serving drinks, cleaning and organizing bar • Held by a work permit holder REEF RESIDENCE- 432-1480 ROOM ATTENDANT $6.25 per hour • Cleaning, dusting, moping rooms, making beds, vacuuming Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board 12603

Marcian Sturrup Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC BODY WORKER WORKER Experienced in child care Driver’s license and transportation required Salary: $275 per week

CONTACT: 344-2622

Email: selmastorm@ yahoo.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board

SHERMAN MISSICK GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Must be able to perform body work and spray painting on cars and trucks. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 242-1076

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

12537

T&R PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

BLUE HILLS Acting on behalf of or clients who are seeking the following NYKI ENTERPRISE & ALAYAH BEAUTY SALON

GARDENER

$8.00 per hour • Yard maintenance, plotting and planting, trimming of bush and cutting grass CLUB ZODIAC- 331-6253

STURRUP CONSTRUCTION

NAIL TECHNICIANS

LABOURER Yard cleaning, fixing minor problems around the house Salary: 6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 247-7701

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

12605

Applying and removing acrylic; sanitizing instrument before use, keeping surrounding area clean

HAIRSTYLISTS

Must be able to color, blow dry and style hair Must have a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in this field Must be willing to work long hours Ability to communicate effectively Foreign language would be an asset Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 242-8792

Email: tameralemount@hotmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board 12549

The Somerset Strata Management Co. Ltd is seeking a suitable qualified Belongers who possess the requirements listed are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates should possess luxury resort experience, be professional in attitude and demeanor and must read and speak English fluently.

JOB POSITION

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

GARDENER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Complete ground work as directed by the Property Manager which may include picking up trash, sweeping curb and dumpster areas and maintaining landscaping beds and other ground areas • Must have the ability to lift heavy items weighing up to 150lbs • Must have the ability to maintain irrigation systems and provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, and other grounds features

• • • •

Replace washers, faucets and seals on malfunctioning plumbing equipments Repair leaky faucets and clean clogged drains Perform a wide variety of general building maintenance repairs and services Assist as directed in the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems such as: plumbing, ventilating, air conditioning, steam system, automatic temperature control, electrical and pool filtration as needed • Perform preventive maintenance procedures in a manner responsive to guest satisfaction

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be trained and certified by an accredited school in the following areas: Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical and A/C related trades • Must be a team player with a desire to deliver excellent customer service to our guest • Must have clear English communications skills (written or oral) • Must have at least 5 years in plumbing, wood finishing, painting, A.C repairs, and carpentry Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a team player with a desire to deliver excellent customer service to our guest • Must have clear English communications skills (written or oral) • Previous experience in this area would be an asset Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience

Qualified Belonger candidates are requested to submit a CV by e-mail to:

Qualified Belonger candidates are requested to submit a CV by e-mail to:

JOANNA IVASIUK THE SOMERSET RESORT ON GRACE BAY JIVASIUK@THESOMERSET.COM

Joanna Ivasiuk The Somerset Resort on Grace Bay Jivasiuk@thesomerset.com Submissions for this job position should be received no later than July 24th, 2016

12542

Submissions for this job position should be received no later than March 4th 2018 12543

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

June 16-22, 2018

June 16-22, 2018

Sports National

Clarke signs letter of intent with CU-Harrodsburg TCI’s Rising Stars’ player Shadarno Clarke is heading to university. The 6’7’’ forward who was outstanding for the Galilean Christian Academy Eagles recently signed a letter of intent with the Campbellsville University-Harrodsburg in Kentucky, USA. Press officer for the Eagles, Quincy Burt interviewed head coach of CU, Herve Kouna and he was very excited about Clarke playing for his basketball team.

“Shadarno has the mindset and body of a college athlete,” Kouna said of his latest signee. “He understands that it will take extra work on and off the court to be successful as a student athlete. He will play a major leadership role on our team.” “Our program aims to provide students an experience in college athletics while making sure that they get their degree,” the coach added. “I believe that Shadarno will make the best of this opportunity. I believe his work ethic and drive to be an excellent student will make him a great fit to our program.”

Burt said that “Clarke was a double-double waiting to happen on a balanced Galilean Christian team over the last two years”. He helped the team win a State Championship and went to two KCSAA State final fours. He averaged 10 points and nine rebounds per game over the course of his two-year career at GCA coming off the bench.

Shadarno started his final game in a Galilean uniform at the NACA National Tournament and turned in a 20-point, 17-rebound performance.

The freshly minted college basketball player led the Eagles in field goal percentage in both of his seasons at Galilean including a school record 68% last season and 65% this year.

“Shadarno is more than his stats,” Galilean head coach and athletic director Scott Jones said. “He is such a great young man that understands what it means to be a student athlete.

ADAMS HAIR BRAIDING THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

HAIR BRAIDER Braiding Hair. Applicant must be honest, reliable and hardworking. Salary: Based on Commission

CONTACT: 342-3525

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board 12544

He works really hard in the class room and on the court. He will be greatly missed around here.”

Clarke, an American citizen, who was born in Florida, but attended school in the TCI, said he is excited about the new opportunity. “I think joining CU-Harrodsburg is a great fit for me,” Clarke added. “It is a good, Christian environment and I really like the academic program as well. I am really looking forward to furthering my education and my basketball career. I am very grateful to coach Herve and Campbellsville for this opportunity.” Clarke will make a transition from a pure forward to more of a wing-forward hybrid called a stretch four at the college level which fits in great with his new coach. “I was once in Shadarno’s shoes,” Kouna explained.

“I had raw basketball abilities, but I could barely speak the language. It was a long process to adapt myself linguistically and athletically.

Shadarno doesn’t have the language barrier, but will be going through the athletic transition. The key words are to trust the process. Shadarno has the potential as long as he trusts the process and then he will be able to show his true colours”.

The Rising Stars Basketball Club here, under the direction of Mervin Forbes, helped get Clarke moving in the right direction. He learnt the game here, but progress at Galilean.

“There have been a lot of people that have helped me get to this point,” said Clarke. “I want to, first, thank God for all of this. He helped me and my family get me to a great school in Galilean. I am thankful for the time that coach Mervin Forbes (TCI Rising Stars) put in to get me going and coach Scott Jones and the staff at Galilean really helped me a lot. All the teachers there put a lot of work in when I needed help with my studies. I am excited to represent the Turks and Caicos Islands, my family, Galilean and everyone in this next chapter.”

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Haye-Smith beats personal best DAYS after breaking her 400M hurdles record, TCI’s future athlete Yanique Haye-Smith added personal best performances in her 200M and 400M sprints.

The 27-year-old has been outstanding this year. Not only has she dominated the sprints, but she also ran a PB in the 600M and ran her first ever 500M race for 2018.

In the Star Athletics Sprint Series at the MonteVerde Academy in Florida on Saturday, Smith clocked a second place finish in the 400M after storming around the venue in 52.05s.

Her previous best in the event was 53.88s. Prior to that her PB was 57.05s.

TCI’s national record stands at 57.85s (Akia Guerrier).

In the 200M, the sprinter finished in 23.42s to take second place in heat

Yanique Haye-Smith continues to improve in all of her events.

four. Her 200M mark is also faster that Guerrier’s record (24.12s) over the distance.

Haye-Smith is hoping that the IAAF confirmd her as an official TCI athlete this year.

Lawrence Coleman, Elly Butler and Lamon Crawford won the Senior Kindergarten division of the International School Mini-Triathlon.

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Applicants should possess a trained teacher’s diploma of certificate with 3 or more years experience in the classroom.

• Applicants with first degree besides their Teacher’s diploma/ certificate will have an advantage • Applicant must be energetic and creative and a good team player • All applicants should be a born again Christian preferably of the Baptist Faith • Capable of teaching students with multi-cultured background • Teachers with experience with (CPEA) Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment would be an asset6 • Have adequate knowledge and experience of working with the Primary School Curriculum of the TCI Education System • Salary $20,400.00 to 24,000.00 per annum • This position is currently held be a work permit holder Application can be dropped off at B.E.S.T. Institute Office, 250 Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales. Or email: bestinstitute@tiway.tc, copy all enquires to the Labor Board, Turks & Caicos Islands Telephone: 649-941-4802 Cellphone: 649-246-4802

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Otuonye confident of 8.2+ jump after breaking national record again AFTER trying for several years to reach the 8M mark, Ifeanyi Otuonye did so at the 2018 Commonwealth Games—several weeks later, at his first meet since shining in Australia, the 23-year-old has done it again.

The national long jump record holder leaped 8.07M to eclipse his previous mark of 8.03M. In measurement, his new record slightly increases his PB, but another 8M+ jump, means that the national long jump record holder has moved

into the next level of his career.

“I mean, it’s not much of a difference from what I jumped at the Commonwealth Games, it’s just the consistency I’m most impressed by,” Otuonye told the Weekly News.

At the USATF San Diego Association Championship at the Chula Vista USA Olympic Training Center last Saturday in California, the K-State graduate student finished third.

Otuonye landed the 8.07M

mark in his first jump—a mark, which eventually earned him a bronze medal at the meet. His second jump was 7.86M, he then fouled before passing on his fourth jump. In his fifth jump, he leaped 7.22M while he registered his third best jump of his career in his last attempt (7.99M).

Otuonye’s next mark is 8.20M. He is hoping that his consistency, his faith in the process and the Almighty will help him achieve his goal.

Ifeanyi Otuonye has a new national record.

Preparations almost compete for “Race for the Conch” 2018 Preparations are almost complete for the next Turks and Caicos “Race for the Conch” Eco-SeaSwim, which is set for Saturday morning, July 7, 2018.

Now in its 9th year, the annual swim competition will once again feature: 2.4 mile (Ironman), 1 mile, and 1/2 mile events, plus a 100 metre Children’s Swim for kids 10 and under.

As before, the swim races will start and finish on the beach in front of Rickie’s Flamingo Cafe.

The race typically draws close to 100 swimmers from the US and Canada and other countries, making it a premier international sporting event for the TCI. Founder / Director Ben Stubenberg said TCI has become well-known as an open water race destination. “The perfect open water conditions of Grace Bay tend to spoil any swimmer who glides through these waters, but I hear time and again how they also love the friendly island welcome. Always nice to see so many visitors organising their vacations around the “Race for the Conch” Eco-SeaSwim. It showcases

Aloe Up as the official reef safe sunscreen this year. Aloe Up will be providing free sunscreen on the beach for all swimmers and spectators.

At the same time, the event will be using biodegradable straws and cups for it’s official rehydration drink NUUN and coconuts provided by CocoVibes.

The ninth edition of Race for the Conch is expected to attract a large number of local and overseas participants. (Photo compliments of Brilliant Studios)

the best of TCI and benefits the local economy tremendously.”

Swim organisers are especially pleased to see a steady increase in TCI swimmer participation, as both swim clubs and interest in swimming has grown over the past couple of years. Co-Founder / Director Chloe Zimmermann stated, “We’re

delighted that we can provide a venue for TCI swimmers to test themselves, as well as compete against top swimmers. The benign water conditions, particularly this time of the year, make it easy for swimmers new to open water swimming to get started. At the same time, the fast swimmers like the fast

course and serious competition. So, something for everyone.”

As an “Eco” SeaSwim,” the event is keenly conscious of its environmental responsibility and strongly promotes use of reef safe sunscreens that are free of the reef destroying chemical oxybenzone.

Race directors are delighted to have

US MASTERS SWIMMER JONES INVITED Race organisers have invited star US Masters and open water swimmer, Eney Jones, to take part in the race and hold swim clinics on Provo. More information will be forthcoming on that next week.

Proceeds from the “Race for the Conch” goes to Provo Children’s Home and other local charities.

TCI swimmers should register for the race at Marco Travel, Caicos Cafe Plaza, Grace Bay to get discounted island resident rates, but they must do so before race day July 7. For more information on the races, including times and course layout, go to www.ecoseaswim.com. Races are scheduled to start on time.

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