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UNDER PROBE Police have seized several files from the Ministry of Border Control and Employment as an investigation into alleged malpractice has now morphed into a rigorous effort to weed out corruption.

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YOUNG ACHIEVERS TO ATTEND LA SCIENCE FAIR POLICE RECRUITMENT AD ATTRACTS MORE THAN 2,000 APPLICANTS PAGE  5

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WINE CELLAR HOSTS CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATIONS PAGE  13

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Police recruitment ad attracts more than 2,000 applicants

BY DAISY HANDFIELD AN ADVERT seeking experienced police officers to join the Royal TCI Police Force has attracted more than 2,000 applicants from across the region.

Commissioner of Police James Smith shared this news during a press conference at the police headquarters in Providenciales on Thursday, April 27.

He spoke about the recruitment process after one media house alleged that the force had recently recruited dozens of officers from Jamaica.

Commissioner Smith said the jobs were advertised across the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Caribbean, and no one has been recruited yet.

He explained that the force is looking for qualified police officers who are ready to go straight to work;

Commissioner of Police James Smith

whether from Turks and Caicos Islands or any other country.

“We are at the point now where we are beginning to shortlist these applicants to get the very best into

the force.

“Not only does that mean we can get our boots on the ground quickly with experienced individuals, that means that we do not have the financial burden and problem of finding somewhere to house them, somewhere to train them and having to worry about the long training period,” he said.

He added that it takes about two years to train police officers and an even longer period to train a marine branch officer.

The Commissioner said: “You first get the basic skills, then you get the specialist skills which you will need to be out on the water in dangerous conditions. It is not an easy business.

“My push is to get the best people as quickly as possible, but completely in line with the TCI constitution which says that we will take the best people for the job.”

Former Bahamian Tourism Minister, Vincent Vanterpool-Wallace

Tourism expert warns TCI to regularise Airbnb and VRBO rentals

BY DELANA ISLES

Hurricane Preparedness Month is launched

BY DAISY HANDFIELD AN OPENING ceremony was held on Horse Stable Beach in North Caicos last Friday, May 5, to mark the launch of Hurricane Preparedness Month.

The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) initiative saw attendance from students and teachers of Adelaide Oemler Primary School, Hubert James Primary School, Doris Robinson Primary School and

Helena Jones Robinson High School.

The Minister of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communications, Delroy Williams, brought opening remarks.

Williams stressed the importance of listening to weather warnings and taking the necessary steps to be prepared for the season.

“As minister, I will do all that is in my power to make sure that this department is up and functioning for this season,” he said.

“I encourage you, the parents, and

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most especially the students that are here, to listen to your parents, follow instructions as they give them to you, be prepared for this hurricane season.”

Permanent secretary of disaster management Clara Gardiner also brought greetings to the crowd and encouraged students to ask their parents if they are properly prepared for the hurricane season and offer help.

Director of the DDME, Dr Virginia Clerveaux asked a few questions about hurricane preparedness to ensure that the students were paying attention.

A church service was held at the Harvest Bible Chapel in Providenciales on Sunday (May 7) to commemorate the month.

A Governor’s Hurricane Conference will follow, starting on Saturday (May 13) and running through to May 19.

Minister of Home Affairs, Delroy Williams, issued a statement this week in which he said that he along with his Government are committed to building capacity within the DDME and by extension, building resilience throughout the entire TCI. “I have committed in the 201718 budget to address the need for a purpose built National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) with warehouse facilities, two snorkel vehicles to traverse flooded roads during emergencies, emergency radio communication upgrade and retrofitting of shelters.

“I am also committed going forward to provide DDME with the requisite human resources that it needs to effectively and timely carry out its duties,” he said.

THE RENTAL of private homes through vacation accommodation websites must be regulated, according to a leading tourism expert.

Former Bahamian Tourism Minister, Vincent VanterpoolWallace, has strongly urged the Turks and Caicos Islands Government to put regulations in place as soon as possible for Airbnb and Vacation Rentals by Owner (VRBO) rentals.

Va n t e r p o o l - W a l l a c e ’ s suggestion came just a few weeks ago during a business conference hosted by energy supplier FortisTCI. It also came at a time when the Government is only now talking about regulating this emerging vacation rental service, despite many hotels protesting the unfair advantage private accommodation rental has over traditional options.

Vanterpool-Wallace’s warning also mentioned the potential and known damage that these business have had on other countries - such as the Bahamas - and what it can do to the Turks and Caicos Islands’s very highly rated and sought after tourism product.

The former CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation noted that a study of some Caribbean countries has indicated that the Turks and Caicos Islands has the highest potential for bad deals where AirBnB and VRBO are concerned.

“The bad deal is that Airbnb has the potential to disrupt the business model that was put in place here…when you begin to see some new clusters of people coming in…you’ve got a

problem.”

Va n t e r p o o l - W a l l a c e ’ s reference to the local business model harkens back to earlier statements he had made at the FortisTCI conference.

Those statements related to investors in the TCI developing a business model that attracts a particular high end and wealthy cluster of clients, who stick together when seeking out vacation spots.

Drawing reference to the Bahamas’s vacation rental situation and the damage that has been done to the country’s reputation through some of these places, Vanterpool-Wallace stated that the Turks and Caicos Islands has to be careful to guard its reputation.

“There is such a thing as the economic value of reputation and that has to be guarded as closely as you possibly can.

“So, with Airbnb you’ve got to decide where they are located and where not to, you have to deal with the licensing, how you’re going to licence them, you have to deal with inspections to make sure they are up to par, and they have to pay their taxes.”

He pointed out that if these things are not in place, then these people are taking advantage of the reputation and the economy of the country and they are not contributing anything.

He noted also that the Turks and Caicos Islands especially, does not have a full appreciation for what it has, and how important it is to preserve its tourism product.

“The birds of a feather idea, if you want to preserve that, and CONTINUED 

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Fake work permits being issued to Dominicans and Haitians

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Minister of Border Control and Employment, Sean Astwood

Police seize files from Ministry of Border Control – Minister says every effort being made to weed out corruption

BY OLIVIA ROSE POLICE have seized several files from the Ministry of Border Control and Employment as an investigation

into alleged malpractice has now morphed into a rigorous effort to weed out corruption.

The investigation is part of a joint crackdown launched by detectives of

the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Financial Crime Unit and the Integrity Commission.

It stemmed from allegations of forged Turks and Caicos Islands

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make it stronger, you have to try to figure out what it is you’re doing very well and why, and making those things stronger.

“Because you need those birds coming back and continuing to flock here,” the former Bahamian minister urged.

Vanterpool-Wallace’s statement is especially relevant to the TCI right now, as the new Government battles with having to regulate the popular and controversial industry.

Back in March, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson promised that regulations will be

put in place to ensure protection of the TCI’s product.

At that press conference held on March 2, she said: “We want to do that from two stand points and that is to make sure that we are not losing revenue, to make sure that it is regulated and also the issue of national security, because we want to know who is renting where.

“In the recent unsettling environment as it relates to crime, we want to know where people are in this country and it is important to know where tourists are in these stand-alone villas and heavily-

bushed and not well lit areas.”

However, she did accept that not all of these rentals are illegal or unregulated, but that the industry of itself has to be regulated and managed better.

Back in February, information reaching the Weekly News pointed to scores of unregulated villas, condos and private homes in the TCI. A call was made at the time from the owners of the Regent Grand and other hotels for greater regulatory practices to be put in place by the government.

work permits that have been issued to several people within the Haitian and Dominican communities.

In March police detectives along with members of the Integrity Commission conducted a number of searches at various locations.

They discovered that after valid work permits expired, payments would be made through an agency for renewal and instead of receiving renewed valid work permits they were issued with forged work permits.

Two female employees of the ministry, aged 28 and 47, were arrested on Monday, March 27, on suspicion of forging work permit documents.

Speaking on the seizure of the documents this week Sean Astwood, Deputy Premier and Minister of Border Control and Employment, underscored that every effort is being made to eradicate legacy issues including corruption and other malpractice from within the ministry.

Astwood said: “Today, May 9, the collaborative efforts of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and the Integrity Commission

saw the seizure of numerous files from the Providenciales office, as a part of their ongoing investigations into alleged acts of corruption by members of the civil service.”

The Border Control Minister informed that these activities will be ongoing.

“We are committed to seeing them through to ensure that the Ministry of Border Control and Employment can operate as a well managed, efficient and responsive organisation that consistently delivers on its corporate objectives and responsibilities.”

Astwood emphasised that his Government supports a corruption free public service and any activity that will lead to the accomplishment of this state of being.

He further urged other workers to work together with police.

“I want to encourage the many honest and hard working men and women under my ministry to continue to uphold the principles of integrity without fail and will cooperate fully with the RTCPF and CONTINUED 

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PROTECT TCI’S TOURISM PRODUCT

BAHAMIAN tourism expert Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace has sung the praises of the Turks and Caicos Islands’s impressive high-end tourism product. Speaking at a business outlook conference in Providenciales recently, he urged TCI’s leaders to ensure that the valued tourism product is protected and nurtured for its continued survival. What are your thoughts?

The human factor

Yeah, yeah....where do Turks and Caicos Islanders factor in?

We have for far too long forgotten the human factor in development which continues to lag behind physical development.

Old news

Well said. Pity it took someone from a competing destination to come and tell us what we here all knew, except those we elect to lead us politically.

We are a mess

If we lose our tourism sector, we have nothing to fall back on. Period.

Recently, Vincent VanderpoolWallace was preaching to the choir when he extolled the virtues of our tourism cash cow, and while I wholly agree with him, we are treading on thin ice.

You see, I have friends who were going to come here to be married with a party of 30 guests, but they are savvy, and read the TCI newspapers online.

With all the crime, robberies and break and enters in villas and homes they decided to spend their money elsewhere.

Another family/large group of tourists turned away by reports of crime in our midst.

We spout all the lovely reasons to come here, but we are a mess, and tourists don’t always turn a blind eye.

They want to know where they are spending their hard earned dollars and how the country is taking care of its people.

Well… we be hurtin’. The Provo hospital has issues with staff morale, the SIPT fiasco is still in the courts, and Mike Misick is the laughing stock of how to get away with millions and pull the wool over our eyes.

Take the advice

They were given good advice from someone from a great country who knows about the business.

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No longer high end

grip on the invasion of the Haitian boat people.

Gee, aren’t those the Governor’s area? Police and national defence?

If Britannia doesn’t want us back on the dole with them, they had better live up to their responsibilities.

If a tourist gets shot, it is all over!

Employees suffer

The key to maintaining our high end tourism product is our friendly people with low crime, safe streets, high quality hotels, and our unique restaurants with no franchise chains, so we are different.

Also our Government’s wise car import policy that provides affordable rental cars to our visitors.

Our political leaders from both sides understand these strengths and I am sure that they will protect them and guard them.

So as we grow we will retain the uniqueness that makes us special, and with our God’s blessing our tourism product will grow from strength to strength.

They should take it.

“Impressive high-end tourism product” is in straight opposition with 12 storey project.

If we turn like PR or DR with high (ugly) buildings, we need to change our tourism target from ‘highend tourism product’ to ‘tourism product’.

This is great to have various customers but is it what Mr Higgs is promoting? Just let us know!

Bahamians get 100 percent gratuity and service charge, so yes he knows the advantages.

The employees suffer here in the TCI, modern day slavery, and need to be monitored in the interests of working class.

A rare gem

Let’s keep it that way: high end.

None of the 12 storey or all inclusive nonsense. We have a very rare market niche in the Caribbean. We are a rare gem.

Step up Governor

The cops had better get a grip on gun crime and immigration, better get a

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Autopsy to be conducted on body of Reina Sanchez – police issue safety tips for road users

BY DAISY HANDFIELD AN AUTOPSY will be performed on the body of Reina Sanchez this Friday (May 11) - a week after she was knocked down by a reversing water truck.

According to police, the incident happened on Bible Street in Blue Hills on Thursday, May 4, at about 9.45am.

A press statement said that while a white Suzuki water truck was reversing, the 55-year-old Dominican woman was hit.

The long-time resident of Providenciales, who lived in Kew Town, was pronounced dead at 9.48am.

The Dominican community has been mourning the death of Sanchez and many took to social media website, Facebook, to express their grief and shock.

Alexandra Hidalgo said: “God, such a hardworking woman. I pray that God receives you in his holy Kingdom. I have always admired you.”

Katia Almonte described Sanchez’s death as great loss and also referred to Sanchez as a hardworking woman.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is urged to call the Police Traffic Unit on 946-2371.

Police press officer Kevin Clarke issued safety tips for road users, explaining that it is important to be distraction free when on the road.

He encouraged pedestrians to ensure that they are using a pedestrian crossing when crossing the street.

He said: “To be more alert, please avoid distractions such as headphones and texting while walking, especially at night.

“If you are at a pedestrian crossing, please make eye contact

Reina Sanchez

with the driver before crossing because sometimes you may be under the impression that the driver saw you, but sometimes they do not.

“Also, sometimes the setting of the sun reduces the visibility of drivers.”

Clarke added that people should ensure the road is clear before exiting a vehicle.

The officer said that if a driver must text, call, eat or fasten a child’s seatbelt, they should pull over on the side of the road to do so.

“Drivers should know what to do when an emergency vehicles approaches. Drivers are required to pull off the road.

“Having proper working lights is important and if you are reversing, use your rear mirror to ensure that no one is behind you.

“We would also like parents to teach their children how to adapt good road safety practices, such as recognising traffic safety signals,” he said.

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Integrity Commission.

“We are working tirelessly to address all customer service issues in the Department of Border Control and Employment Services.”

The ministry is currently undergoing a vigorous restructuring exercise to improve the delivery of quality of services to enhance the customer service experience.

“We at the Ministry of Border Control and Employment have embarked on our mission of rebranding and revolutionising the way that we work and the way in

which we serve our customers.

“In our efforts to improve our service delivery, we have begun the streamlining of processes and improving performance and accountability.

“While there remains many concerns that we are addressing, we also recognise that there are many good things and good people that are existing in the ministry that we can, and will, build upon and whom we can develop.”

According to police more arrests are expected to be made as the probe continues.

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Edwin Astwood, Minister of Health, Agriculture and Human Services, attends World Health Care Congress

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Health minister Edwin Astwood and overseas delegation

Gov’t set to promote TCI as health tourism destination

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE TURKS and Caicos Islands could soon be promoted as a prime destination for medical tourism.

That’s according to Edwin Astwood, Minister of Health, Agriculture and Human Services, who attended the World Health Care Congress in Washington DC last week.

“The key to developing a successful medial tourism programme is high quality, liability and aftercare, all focusing on an enhanced patient experience,” Astwood said.

The 14th Annual World Health Care Congress from April 30 to May 1 gathered decision makers from all sectors of healthcare to forge new partnerships and talk about change.

The faculty focused on policy and market forces impacting the healthcare business environment.

According to a Government statement, Minister Astwood’s attendance at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park event focused mainly on medical travel.

Workshop and panel discussions which were hosted by the International Medical Travel Journal allowed participants to discuss and garner greater knowledge on the domestic medical travel opportunity.

The conference also provided a platform for strong relationships to be fostered between the US, the Caribbean, and the Latin American

based health providers and customers.

Through this medium Astwood was able to identify opportunities to promote the TCI and raise interest in the destination for medical tourism.

Minister Astwood said the seminar was very informative and provided a clear and better understanding of medical tourism.

He said: “I’ve learned that the medical travel markets are built on choice and require much collaboration amongst stakeholders.

“In addition, the patient experience and value (that is the relationship of quality to cost) is a major determinant for customer choice.

“The key to developing a successful medial tourism programme is high quality, liability and aftercare, all focusing on an enhanced patient experience.

“The Turks and Caicos should find a niche healthcare market and focus on the delivery of excellence in patient care, patient experience, and patient satisfaction.”

The seminar also discussed areas of opportunity for quality medical care, vetting the realities of healthcare travel, maximising the international patient journey, healthcare choices and health brand.

Information on how consumers use facts and data to choose their providers was provided; focusing on communication and the international patient journey.

Minister Astwood also attended a dinner and panel discussion hosted

by Health City Cayman where he

talked on the Turks and Caicos medical travel experience.

He also participated in the

Under the tree

discussion on the key concepts, opportunities, and barriers in medical travel.

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Local business owner John Hartley (extreme left) joined other attendees at the Bordier Bank pre-conference reception

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Bordier Bank’s local chief risk officer and Evrard Bordier share a light moment before the investment conference this week

TCI touted as ideal investment banking option

BY DELANA ISLES PRIVATE investment banker Bordier Bank this week hosted its second annual investment conference at Beaches resort.

Its aim was to enhance the attractiveness of the Turks and Caicos Islands as an ideal investment banking option to outsiders.

The conference was held from May 10 to 12, and kicked off with a cocktail reception on Wednesday, where the local media met and chatted with one of the three partners of the international bank as well as the bank’s local chief risk officer Kenrick Walters.

“We are very happy to be hosting this conference yet again this year,

last year we had a very successful conference with our alternative investments area, and this year we are continuing on that theme generally, but we are sort of broadening that to include new ideas about traditional investments,” Walters told the press.

Walters pointed out that while Bordier offers the traditional investments - stocks, bonds etc they also offer alternative abilities to access different products and markets that are not easily accessed anywhere in the Caribbean region.

“So, we think that with that value added it gives us a competitive advantage that we have been really, really happy to build over the years.”

Evrard Bordier, as managing partner and chief executive officer

of Bordier & Cie (Singapore), attended the event on behalf of its international arm.

Bordier also serves as president of the board of Bordier International Bank & Trust, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands since 2000.

Expanding a little more on the banking areas, as outlined by Walters, he stated: “You can divide the investments into two categories - the public investments which are the trade and investments in the market and what we call the private market which is basically private investments such as private equity, private debts.

“And I think as an institution we try to offer the whole range from the most liquid like treasure bills or cash

to the most illiquid in the private market which we hold for ten years or more in order to see the results, but obviously with much greater gains.”

“So, we are trying to offer this whole range and we would like to offer tomorrow (Thursday) what private banking is all about in today’s age and how to stay relevant as a private bank, but also how to access this type of investments, both public market and private market,” Bordier explained.

Among local investors, the guests who were anticipated to attend as well as present during the conference hailed from as far away as Vietnam, Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Switzerland and several

other countries.

Speakers at the event included Michel Juvet who addressed Macro Economics and Major Market Commentary; Borzou Azima focus on hedge funds; Robert A. Janson and Jonathan Colligan spoke on private debt and equity opportunities; Linda Nethery on captive insurance and alternative risk solutions.

Evrard Bordier on the future of private banking, Mark Yaxley on physical ownership of precious metals; and Peter R. Ryder on focus on Vietnam.

And of course, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson was expected to give presentations on the Turks and Caicos Islands’ financial services industry.

Bahamas elects Hubert Minnis as new prime minister

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE OPPOSITION Free National Movement (FNM) led by Hubert Minnis emerged victorious in the Bahamas general elections.

The Bahamas elected Minnis as their new leader, defeating Perry Christie’s Progressive Liberal Party in a 35-4 parliamentary split, according to local media.

Although it was a deemed a closely-contested general election, Minnis managed to perform a clean sweep at the polls.

Official results were not complete as of late Wednesday, but early returns showed that Minnis easily won his seat and that his FNM party would hold the majority.

“My fellow Bahamians, the people have spoken,” Minnis, a physician, said in a victory rally before thousands of supporters.

“We have been given a mandate for change.”

Minnis was campaigning on a platform for change, seeking to impose term limits on the prime minister and promoting ‘Bahamian ownership in the economy,’ according to his website.

Free National Movement Opposition Leader Hubert Minnis after voting in the Bahamas’ national election on Wednesday (Pic courtesy of the Nassau Guardian)

FNM wins Bahamas election

Christie conceded defeat and made a congratulatory telephone call to Minnis, wishing him success.

“I understand as perhaps do few others, the challenges that await Dr Minnis and I wish him only success on behalf of our nation. He has my full support for a smooth transition,” he said.

Allegations of corruption and unemployment dominated the election.

Christie, finishing his second nonconsecutive term as prime minister, was criticised for defiantly boasting that “not even God” could stop him, in a video posted by Tribune 242.

“I support the FNM because I feel Christie was not doing a good job in the five years we gave him,” Nassau resident Jmeail Dames said of the prime minister’s current term.

According to local media, the extensive delay to the opening of

the $4.2 billion Chinese-funded Baha Mar mega-resort along with rising unemployment and sluggish economic performance were some of the major factors that provided momentum to Minnis’ platform for transparency.

“Dr Minnis has endured trial after trial and emerged victorious. He has a task ahead of him,” said FNM supporter Travis Edgecombe.

“But I do believe that his new

administration will provide new and innovative plans to create opportunities for Bahamians.”

More than 180,000 people were registered to cast their ballots for the 39 seats in the House of Assembly.

The election was closely monitored by international observers the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organisation of American States and the United States.

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CDB’s director of economics Dr Justin Ram

Major economic studies to be released during meeting of minds

BY OLIVIA ROSE ADVANCING economic growth in the Caribbean will be the focus of Caribbean Development Bank (CBD)’s 2017 meeting - hosted in the TCI for the second year.

Hundreds of stakeholders from across the region are expected to attend the 47th annual meeting of the board of governors from May 24 to 25.

During the event two major studies that support the region’s economic growth agenda are set to be released.

This is according to CDB’s director of economics Dr Justin Ram, who said: “The studies will analyse two issues that are key to advancing economic growth in the Caribbean - regional productivity and tourism industry reform.

“The findings of this research will provide countries in the region with insights, data and information that could guide policymaking and action to facilitate sustainable growth.

“One study is entitled, ‘Enhancing productivity and growth in the Caribbean’.

“That study will seek to identify the causes of low productivity and growth in the region, and put forward recommendations for initiatives that could reverse this trend.”

The findings will be discussed at a seminar on May 24 during the annual meeting.

According to the CDB’s website panellists from the public and private sectors will discuss policy initiatives that could substantially strengthen regional growth performance over the medium to long term.

Panellists include Dr Timothy Antoine, Governor, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank; Nigel Baptiste, managing director of Republic Bank, Trinidad and Tobago; Jennifer Dotson-Isaacs, president, Caribbean Congress of Labour; the Honorable Gillmore

Andre Hoefdraad, Minister of Finance, Government of Suriname; and Dr Justin Ram. Findings from the second study, ‘Tourism Industry Reform, Strategies for Enhanced Economic Impact,’ will be presented during a seminar on May 25.

“Panellists will explore policy measures that could enhance resilience and increase the growth and development impact of tourism.

“Honourable Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Government of Jamaica; Stacy Cox, executive director, Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association; Hugh Riley, secretary general and chief executive officer, Caribbean Tourism

Organisation; and Dr Amos Peters, economist, CDB will participate in the panel.”

About 500 delegates are expected to attend the meeting. Participants will include ministers and government officials, private sector representatives, members of civil society and academia, and media.

The event will also highlight the impact of the bank’s investments in its 19 borrowing member countries.

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

CDB’s president Dr William Warren Smith said: “We extend

our appreciation and thanks to the Government and people of the Turks and Caicos Islands for agreeing to host the bank’s 47th annual meeting.

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

The annual meeting agenda includes sharing knowledge and ideas on topics of regional relevance.

The William G Demas Memorial Lecture is a signature event at which a distinguished speaker makes a presentation on a trending economic and social development topic.

Interactive seminars, in which expert panellists and presenters share research findings and data that can improve policymakers’ understanding of and, therefore, ability to, respond more effectively to critical development challenges.

During the meeting, the bank will also convene the annual Governors’ Roundtable.

At this event, Governors will receive an update on critical operational developments that could have implications on CDB’s day-to-day management, and consider strategic shifts that could enhance the bank’s effectiveness and responsiveness to its borrowing member countries.

PDM Gov’t holds first town hall meetings

BY OLIVIA ROSE

Minister of Tourism and MP for Middle and North Caicos, Ralph Higgs

RESIDENTS of North and Middle Caicos had the opportunity to raise concerns and be informed of developmental plans for their constituency at two town hall meetings.

The newly elected Government has begun its first series of town hall meetings as promised in its touted ‘Change Document’.

In this vein a meeting was held with the residents of Middle Caicos on Friday, April 28.

The meeting saw Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, and Minister of Tourism and MP for Middle and North Caicos, Ralph Higgs, in attendance.

Representatives of the Government later that evening travelled to the island

of North Caicos to hold another town hall meeting with Minister Goldray Ewing.

According to a Government press release, residents on both islands were welcoming and were pleased that representatives from the Government were present to hear from them and to keep them informed.

The Government used the occasion to update the residents of the twin islands on its activities since coming to office and also to advise what programmes and projects are in this year’s budget.

Premier Cartwright Robinson said that she was particularly encouraged and excited by the turnout.

She committed to addressing the concerns raised by residents and pledged her Government’s

commitment to keeping them informed.

Minister Ralph Higgs also emphasised the importance of keeping residents abreast with the Government’s plans in an effort to ensure their ‘buy in’.

“We must encourage our residents to be more involved in the governance of these Islands and to ensure that they familiarise themselves with budget provisions for their islands.

“Keeping close to our people in this fashion is a commitment made by us as a Government and we intend to visit at least once per quarter.”

This first series of town hall meetings was organised to follow the recent passing of the fiscal budget.

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Ministry of Tourism undertakes site visits on twin islands THE TWIN islands of North and Middle Caicos were the focus of a Government familiarisation trip this week.

A team from the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture, accompanied by the Minister Ralph Higgs and other officials last week embarked on a tour of several sites.

Members of the DECR and the Public Works Departments, the District Commission and the National Trust joined the visitors.

The team was deployed to the islands for a first hand assessment of the proposed sites for the development of a major capital project to be carried within the current financial year.

That project comprises of the construction of a promenade and craft market including a sisal museum, interpretative signage and revamping of heritage and ecological interest sites under the remit of the Turks and Caicos National Trust.

Permanent Secretary of the

Ministry of Tourism, CherylAnn Jones, and Deputy Secretary, Michelle Fulford-Gardiner, used the opportunity to visit departments and projects falling within the auspices of the ministry.

The visit was a successful one, the team said on their return, as the main objective was to garner an understanding of the day to day operations, challenges and constraints experienced by the departments, as well as facilitating the upgrade of core visitor attractions.

There is now a promise to continue with similar familiarisation tours of the departments and sites in the ensuing months with the ultimate goal of providing assistance and support to the departments.

Minister Higgs said: “The ministry was able to meet the staff and get first-hand knowledge of the sites, and the challenges they face.

“We will make every effort to ensure that these islands receive the attention they need to promote key players in our tourism industry.”

The visiting team looks out on Cottage Pond

Grand Turk man, 21, gets eight years for attempted murder LEONARD Pratt of Grand Turk has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a brutal and terrifying attempted murder.

During the assault in Blue Hills, Providenciales, the 21-year-old held a gun to his victim’s head and pulled the trigger – but fortunately it failed to fire.

Pratt pleaded guilty to the horrifying crime when he appeared in court this week and was subsequently sentenced on Tuesday (May 9).

On December 17, 2016, police and medical officers responded to Bay Road in Blue Hills after numerous gunshots were heard.

Upon arrival at the scene, 26-year-old Carter, only name provided, was met and confirmed the report.

The victim later told detectives that he arrived home at about 6.30am, and while in his vehicle he heard what sounded like two gunshots. He immediately began to feel a pain in his left arm.

When he looked outside the vehicle he saw Pratt and another man standing by his driver door holding handguns.

The victim said that Pratt opened the car door and pulled him out of the vehicle, threw him onto the ground and proceeded to search him.

The now convicted Pratt then placed his gun to Carter’s head and pressed the trigger, however it did not fire.

Another unknown man came and placed his gun on the victim’s chest, pulled the trigger, but that also failed to fire.

They then proceeded to beat him about the face with their firearms. He was able to get away bursting into someone’s door where he collapsed on their floor.

Both assailants then ran away.

Police said that on that same day tactical unit officers were at the Providenciales International Airport when the suspect, later identified as Pratt, was seen.

He was informed of the report against him and subsequently arrested.

Pratt later admitted to shooting the victim, and stated that it was retaliation to a previous incident.

He was arrested and charged with attempted murder.

Minister Higgs examines some of the flora of the Twin islands

The entire visiting team as they embark on a tour of Conch Bar Caves

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Early childhood education gets a welcome boost

BY OLIVIA ROSE EDUCATIONAL materials have been distributed to public and private schools across the TCI to help boost early childhood education.

The Department of Gender Affairs within the Ministry of Home Affairs made the deliveries as part of a drive to provide a solid educational foundation for all young people.

Principals were contacted regarding this initiative and were given an opportunity to select items based on the priority needs of the individual early childhood classes.

The first presentation took place in Grand Turk and others will continue throughout the Islands next week.

The Minister with responsibility for Gender Affairs, Vaden Williams, during the distribution exercise said: “I am delighted to present the educational resources to the early childhood classroom as it would stimulate their ability to develop resilience in children as early as possible.”

Minister Williams said that by creating a consistent, secure and fair social environment, with clear expectations and predictable

consequences, children can develop skills in managing themselves and their emotions.

He said: “When children are young, they are learning sponges.

Every new experience, every word they learn, every behaviour they adopt, is an investment in a more fruitful future.

He further added: “Early childhood is so much more than playing. While the basic educational benefits of preschool (such as literacy and numeracy) are tangible, the advances children achieve towards becoming well-rounded individuals are truly invaluable.

“The ministry will continue in its endeavour to be a contributing factor to this advancement.

“We further believe that, early childhood education is about honing and moulding the holistic child, which will eventually form the basis of their lifelong journey and we commit to playing an integral role in this critical stage.”

The team comprised of Vaden Williams, Bridgette Newman, Acting Permanent Secretary, Director of Gender Affairs and other staff from the ministry.

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Belongers first?

Dear Editor, In the Turks and Caicos Islands many of our politicians and civic leaders have been very good at talking the talk of a ‘Belongers first’ policy, but many of those same politicians and civic leaders fail miserably when it comes time to actually walk the walk of what they talk.

A good example would be the Turks and Caicos Islands Airport Authority where the CEO is John T Smith.

The Providenciales International Airport is owned by the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands and that asset generates a substantial portion of the country’s operating revenue.

The airport is also the first point of contact for visitors and tourists and an ideal advertising venue to expose and promote our tourist related products.

The immigration, baggage and customs inspection areas of the arrival terminal at PLS have been thoughtfully equipped with a significant number of large flat screen colour monitors that display a perpetually changing array of Turks and Caicos Islands advertisers who inform visitors

about topics and locations of interest in the TCI and effectively distract those same visitors from focusing on the long lines of immigration.

Flat screen advertising at the airport is an unsophisticated and rudimentary form of marketing and promotion that does not require a large full-time staff, significant operating costs, sophisticated technologies or time consuming maintenance, but does generate a very profitable and lucrative annual cash flow stream estimated to be in the many hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.

Which begs the question; why did the TCIAA go ‘outside’ the TCI for this very simple service?

Clear Channel Airports of Allentown, Pennsylvania, was (for some unknown reason) awarded a 10 year contract to display airport advertising in the TCI through their local subsidiary Interspace Airport Advertising, TCI, Ltd. That means that our local businesses are spending advertising dollars to attract tourists and the profits from local advertising dollars are going to the United States owners of Clear Channel Airports. Does this

make good business sense?

Would it not be better to keep as many of our own dollars in our economy when and where possible?

It is obvious, and we should accept, that there are some jobs in the TCI that require skills, training or education that cannot be found locally.

But we definitely have a selection of young, educated and talented Turks and Caicos Islanders skilled in video and DVD production that are more than capable of producing advertising displays at the airport that are equal to or better that what appears there now.

Revenue and profits generated at PLS from local business advertising should have remained here to circulate in our economy via direct administration of airport advertising by locals employed by the TCIAA or by awarding the contract to a couple of local entrepreneurs.

If there is to be a ‘Belongers first’ policy in the TCI where fair and practical, then the TCIG and its statutory bodies must set a better example for outsiders, expatriates and foreigners to follow.

Edith Delancy

COMMENTARY

To be or not to be “TO BE or not to be” are the opening words of Prince Hamlet’s soliloquy in Shakespeare’s well known play.

Prince Hamlet is concerned about corruption in his country Denmark’s - government. “There is something rotten in Denmark,” says Hamlet.

As the story plays out, Hamlet discovers the remains of his dead friend York.

Prince Hamlet’s uncle is charged with stealing the government from his brother, Hamlet’s father, possibly by murder.

In many ways the TCI mirrors Hamlet’s storyline. We had a government, for a decade, now on trial for alleged corruption.

Run by one of two families, a party who has been in trouble with the law whenever in power.

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

Their claim on government was they could get things done. We wonder how they could ever make that claim.

Recently Mark Fulford bemoans the fact that Britain is declaring independence from the European Union’s common market.

According to Fulford - if UK’s overseas territories had voted, the split up called Brexit might not have won.

Mark, who could not retain PNP’s seat in Middle/North, is wrong because the numbers are simply not there.

Yes, the EU gave grants to the TCI for the causeway but not to his party.

It was the PDM who petitioned the EU and was granted the funds, May 2003.

The PDM promised to add to the grant and build a bridge. The PNP blew the funds and four years later

built a dirt causeway for half the funds granted.

The weak remnants of Mark’s party now make charges against Minister Ralph. Why? Because he is creating real development in North Caicos!

The thoughtful voters of Ralph’s district are happy he has promised to restore Royal Reef in Sandy Point and his family has begun to build their Bottle Creek development.

This will replace St Charles Place built on Crown land by ‘the Misick family’.

One of several promised buildings was completed but never occupied.

A building now reported leaning needing to be bulldozed.

The future is now bright for the two big islands. Will Prospect and Whitby Hotel return again someday?

Ask Ralph.

It is only right and proper that the PDM was elected to spend the income generated by developments vetted by the PDM 1995/2003.

We need a second party. A loyal opposition. Something akin to the interim government’s Consultative Forum.

The citizen voters will evaluate the performance of the Government and the opposition.

The PNP’s chairman Robinson, family member Akierra and South Caicos’s Ruth need to put their heads together and decide if their party can survive, rebuild and be loyal.

If they continue talking negative nonsense while standing still, a fresh new party could soon replace them.

The PNP needs to decide will they ‘be or not to be’.

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Wine Cellar hosts Cinco de Mayo celebrations

BY DAISY HANDFIELD

John Draper from Baci Ristorante showcasing lamb tacos

Vendors from the Pelican Bay restaurant enjoying themselves at the event

THE WINE Cellar hosted its annual Cinco de Mayo celebrations at Ports of Call in Providenciales last Friday, May 5.

The Mexican celebration is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza.

The event featured about seven different Providenciales restaurants and attendees had the opportunity to enjoy an array of Mexican inspired dishes.

One of the organisers Desmond Williams said that the liquor store has been running the party for over a decade and that it is a fun way to give residents and visitors something to do.

He said: “It is just a fun way for the community to get together and celebrate a Mexican tradition.

“We invite vendors to come out and show their talents in the culinary aspect and pretty much have fun.”

John Draper, vendor at the event and owner of Baci Ristorante, an Italian restaurant in the Turtle Cove area, said that he has been a part of

Young achievers to attend LA science fair THREE young scientists are jetting off to Los Angeles, California, next week to take part in an international science fair.

The winners of the FortisTCI National Science and Technology Fair are heading to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) from May 14 to May 19.

This Sunday (May 14) Holy Family Academy students Declan Beresford, Bridgit Tyson and Albert Dayupay will be beginning the one-week fact finding trip sponsored by FortisTCI. They will be joined by their teacher Elizabeth Munoz, education officer from the Ministry of Education, David Bowen, FortisTCI senior human resource officer Robyn Hinds and junior corporate communications officer

Kayla Lightbourne.

The Intel ISEF is the world’s largest international pre-college science competition and although the TCI students will not compete during the event, they will attend as observers, sitting in on symposiums and sessions and taking in all the excitement that comes with showcasing projects on an international stage.

During this trip, FortisTCI representatives will also meet with ISEF officials in preparation for next year’s event, when the Turks and Caicos Islands will officially participate.

The winners of the 2018 FortisTCI Science Fair will submit a project to compete in this prestigious, global event that attracts the brightest and best young innovators.

The students will embark on a one-week fact finding trip to LA

Family wears Mexican sombreros at the Cinco de Mayo celebrations

the event since its inception and that he is always amazed with the turnout.

Sales and marketing representative for the Wine Cellar and co-organiser of the event, Anthony Bell thanked the vendors and the public for their continuous support.

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Hundreds of residents support the event

Candles shine bright at annual cancer walk

BY DAISY HANDFIELD IT WAS a great turnout for the National Cancer Society’s second annual Night for the Fight candlelit walk.

The initiative was held at the National Stadium in Providenciales last Saturday, May 6, in an effort to spread awareness, and to show support to those who have been diagnosed with cancer and those who have lost loved ones to the disease.

The event featured a line-up of performances by schools, churches and individuals.

Eight time cancer survivor Dionne Warner led the relay, carrying the Torch of Hope which symbolises faith, along with other survivors and their families.

Rosemary Jolly, president of the National Cancer Society, said that residents are becoming aware of the seriousness of the disease and its prevalence in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“This event signifies the support and the cognisance of people as it

relate to cancer.

“I think people are becoming more aware of the disease and how serious it really is. They are eager to come out and support,” she said.

Jolly reflected on some of the cancer stories that she has heard in the past and noted that breast cancer and prostate cancer are the two leading cancers in the TCI. She said that, “the numbers continue to increase and it is kind of heart-breaking”.

The president added that although she is not a doctor, she does believe that poor diet plays a huge part in the increases.

She encouraged those battling with cancer to not give up and to always put their trust in God. “We have people in our group that do consultation with them, but my advice would be to lean on the strength of your family, of your friends, but more importantly put your hands and your trust in God. You know that he can do anything,” Jolly said.

There are more than 100 types of cancer, including breast cancer, skin

Residents show up in groups to support the cancer walk

cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and lymphoma.

Symptoms vary depending on the type.

Cancer treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation, and/or surgery.

During a press conference at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre in Providenciales during October last year, officials revealed that 259 people were diagnosed with cancer in the TCI. The numbers have increased since, and at least three to four new patients are being diagnosed with cancer every month.

This number included cases that were diagnosed at the hospital before the actual registry was launched in January 2014.

Providenciales has nearly three quarters of the cancer patients; Grand Turk makes up 17 percent and the smaller islands covering the remaining percentage.

When the statistics were released, women made up 54 percent of the cancer population, while men made up 46 percent.

Family enjoying festivities at previous Haitian Flag Day celebrations

Haitian Flag Day 2017 expected to attract huge crowds – America’s Got Talent band Harmonik to perform

BY DAISY HANDFIELD ATTENDANCE at Haitian Flag Day 2017 is expected to exceed previous years, according to co-organiser of the event, Clara Lightbourne.

The event is scheduled to take place at the Downtown Ballpark on Thursday, May 18, from as early as 4pm.

Organisers are inviting children as well as adults to come out and enjoy an exciting line-up of cultural performances, poetry pieces, prize giveaways and plaque awards.

Children will be well entertained with a free bouncing castle and face painting.

Lightbourne said that one of the highlights of the event will be the performance of well-known Haitian band, Harmonik.

The group arrived in the Turks and Caicos on Thursday (May 11) and will be performing at Club Pillows on Friday (May 12) during a pre-Flag Day celebration.

They are known for starring in America’s Got Talent and touring internationally.

Delicacies served during the celebrations will include cassava,

pork griot and legume and suspwa.

Lightbourne said that her main goal is for residents and visitors to enjoy themselves as they celebrate an important day for Haitians worldwide.

She said: “K and C Entertainment [hosting the event] is expecting everyone to just come out and have a good time.

“Whether you are Haitian, Bahamian, Turks Islander, Dominican or Jamaican, just come out and have a good time with us.”

This will be the third consecutive year that K and C Entertainment hosts Haitian Flag Day. There will be a small admission fee of $5 for children and $10 for adults at the gate.

Haitian Flag Day is geared at showcasing the culture and heritage of the Haitian flag, which is emblazoned with the country’s coat of arms and the colours red and blue, adopted from the French flag.

Haiti gained its independence from colonial rule in 1804, making it the first country in Latin America and the Caribbean to do so, and the second republic to defeat a European colonial power in the Americas.

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Pupils discover the power of self-love

BY DAISY HANDFIELD STUDENTS at Oseta Jolly Primary School have received gifts baskets containing toiletries from the Turks and Caicos Islands Real Estate Association (TCREA).

The donation was presented last Friday, May 5, on the school grounds as part of an eight-week programme called The Power in Me. The initiative is geared at encouraging children to love and accept themselves as they are.

Director of the National Youth Affairs, Jasmine Parker, said the main objectives of the Governmentled programme are to encourage selflove and to educate young people on self-acceptance.

Through this programme education officials visit different schools and teach children about topics such as bullying, socialising and taking care of their bodies.

They also talk about healthy eating and how to exercise, and participants get the opportunity to take part in activities that keep them on their toes.

Youth officer Dulcine Hall said that she considered the programme to be quite successful.

She added that students mostly enjoy sessions geared at taking care of their bodies, money handling and bullying.

She encouraged educators of all the schools to sign up students for the programme.

“I just think that most schools should be a part of this programme

Members of TCI Real Estate Association present supplies to Oseta Jolly Primary School

because it is not just about taking care of yourself.

“There are a lot of other programmes that the students can benefit from. These topics can really help these students with their daily struggles.”

A spokesperson for the TCREA said that it was a pleasure to be able to give back to the community.

“The children have certain needs and this is an ongoing programme for them. We have some toiletry items here with us.

“We have some children who are underprivileged, so we want to help in those areas. We are excited about giving back to them,” she said.

Students at Oseta Jolly Primary School have successfully completed the programme and facilitators have

now moved on to conducting the programme at Enid Capron Primary School.

Schools can sign students up for the programme by calling the Department of Youth Affairs on 9417471.

Government appoints new senior finance officer SHENIKA Boyce-Fulford has been awarded the role of senior finance officer within the TCI civil service.

“I look forward to working and learning through diligence and dedication, but most importantly I look forward to serving the Turks and Caicos Islands Government to the best of my ability,” she said.

Fulford holds an Associate Degree in Accounting from the Miami Dade Community College in Miami, Florida, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Nova Southeastern University in Plantation, Florida.

She is also currently pursuing an online Master’s Degree in Accounting from Nova South Eastern University.

Commenting on her appointment

Boyce said: “My career and passion in the accounting field began when I commenced employment immediately after high school with for the former Turks and Caicos Islands Investment Agency.

“This led me to pursue studies overseas in the area of finance and allowed me, whilst overseas, to take up employment with the Broward Regional Health Planning Council in Fort Lauderdale as a financial and administrative officer, before being later promoted in another senior capacity.

“Today, I am excited to be awarded an opportunity to embark on this journey as a senior finance officer in the Ministry of Finance.

“My time in the private sector both locally and abroad has helped me to develop invaluable

communication, time management, team building and accounting skills which I am pleased to offer as I know they will be an asset in my new role within the Ministry of Finance.”

Deputy Governor Anya Williams said: “As we continue to strengthen our financial management team within the Ministry of Finance, we are pleased to have Mrs Fulford, a young, educated Turks and Caicos Islander, join us as a member of the civil service.

“We know that she will find her tenure in the ministry to be both challenging and also rewarding and would like for her to see this appointment as an opportunity for further growth, development and upward mobility within the Ministry of Finance.”

TCIG appoints Shenika Boyce-Fulford as new senior Finance Officer

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Dental care for children

BY AROUND the age of two a child will have all 20 of their baby (deciduous) teeth.

These teeth will stay with the child until the adult teeth come through which is around six to eight years of age for the front incisors and laterals and around 12 years for the molars (the bigger teeth at the back).

It is therefore important that the baby teeth are properly cared for with good oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist.

DAILY CARE OF YOUR CHILD’S TEETH You should begin tooth-brushing as soon as a child’s teeth start to come through (around six months).

A child under the age of seven years is unlikely to be able to effectively brush their teeth themselves and so I recommend that an adult takes responsibility for brushing the child’s teeth twice a day.

A small-headed brush with medium soft bristles should be used with a small (pea-sized) amount of toothpaste. A child’s fluoride toothpaste should be used.

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children around the age of six or seven years.

In general I find that flossing is unnecessary for a child as it is difficult for a child to do effectively themselves and hard for an untrained adult to do for the child, especially when baby teeth become loose. A fluoride, non-alcohol mouth wash may be used.

Limiting the amount of sugar, especially hard candy, juice and soda, will also help to keep your child’s teeth healthy.

VISITS TO THE DENTIST I recommend that a child’s first visit to the dentist is nothing more than accompanying a parent or guardian during their own routine dental check-up.

In this way, a child sees an adult that they trust sitting happily and comfortably in the dentist’s chair and in turn will help make the child feel more relaxed and familiar with the environment.

Then, at the age of around 18 to 24 months I recommend a first check-up.

This would be very relaxed, involve no pain and might even involve them sitting on mum or dad’s knee whilst in the dentist’s chair.

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From then on a routine visit every six months will ensure that the teeth and gums are staying healthy and clean, no cavities are starting and then later that the adult teeth are coming through correctly.

FISSURE SEALING Fissures are the very narrow grooves that occur naturally on the chewing surface of adult molars and premolars.

These are vulnerable to decay as the fissures can be deep and difficult to clean (often narrower than the thickness of one bristle of your toothbrush).

Fissure sealing is a preventative treatment where a liquid filling material is used to fill in the fissure which then sets, thereby preventing anything entering the fissure and causing tooth decay.

It is routinely recommended for

LOSING BABY TEETH A child’s baby teeth should start to come out naturally from around the age of six.

The teeth become loose because the roots have dissolved and so they have very little to anchor them into the jaw.

Therefore losing these teeth should be relatively painless and straight forward and require nothing more than a little wiggle to help them along.

Occasionally, an adult tooth might come through without the baby tooth having come out.

This is not that unusual, is nothing to worry about and often there is nothing more to do than wait a little while longer.

Occasionally the baby tooth might require some help in which case a visit to the dentist is required for a very simple extraction.

If you are in any doubt it is worth speaking to your dentist and getting some advice.

In summary, it is important but not difficult to care for your child’s teeth; giving them the care that they need with help to ensure that your child learns good dental habits for life.

Weekly Recipe

Strawberry champagne cupcakes INGREDIENTS For the cupcakes: 1 box white cake mix (or strawberry cake mix) 1 1/3 c. Champagne or Prosecco 2/3 c. diced strawberries For the frosting: 3 c. powdered sugar 1/3 c. butter, softened 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1-3 tbsp. Champagne

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BY ADELE VAN SCHOOR For the strawberry topping: 3-4 sliced strawberries 1 tsp. sugar DIRECTIONS • Preheat the oven based on

cake mix box instructions and grease the bottom and sides of a cupcake tin, or fill each cup with cupcake liners.

• Make the cupcakes: Beat

cake mix and champagne until thoroughly combined (it will be bubbly).

• Fold in strawberries, then fill each cup of the muffin tin about

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two-thirds of the way full with cake mix.

Bake according to the box instructions for cupcakes typically 350° for 18 to 20 minutes - or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out with just a few crumbs (no gooey batter). Set aside to cool.

Make the frosting: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat sugar and butter on low until combined.

Gradually stir in vanilla and champagne, starting with just one tablespoon and gradually adding more until the consistency is smooth and easy to spread. (If it gets too thin, add a spoonful of powdered sugar.) Frost each cupcake.

Make the strawberry topping: Slice strawberries and add sugar. Let them sit for 18 to 20 minutes to release juices, then top each cupcake with a slice.

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Canadian cannabis company starts exporting to Cayman Islands including 12,960 millilitres to a pharmacy here.

The shipment makes Canada the second country, after Jamaica, to export cannabis oils to Cayman since the product was legalised here last October.

While the Legislative Assem-bly legalised the oils for medicinal purposes, it did

not approve local production, requiring legally viable product to come from abroad.

First Shipment The Cayman Compass reports that the Foster’s Food Fair-IGA pharmacy received its first shipment of the oils from Jamaica last month but in limited quantity for one patient.

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Authority. While he has received several enquiries, he said many interested individuals had not received a proper prescription from their doctor.

“All cannabis oil products will require a prescription from a local physician in order to be filled at any pharmacy in the Cayman Islands,” he said.

“The company is planning to stock cannabis oil products at our pharmacy, but will also work with our suppliers to produce any specific formula a physician may request.”

While medicinal cannabis has been legal in Canada for 16 years, CanniMed’s CEO Brent Zettl said exports are new territory for the industry.

SERVICES BY EA SEEKS:

GARDENERS/ LABOURERS

PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER

Applicants must be able to work outdoors performing manual and physical labor. They must be able to operate a jackhammer, lawn mower and chainsaw.

They will be asked to dig holes, mix and spread topsoil/cow manure and plant.

They must be able to speak and communicate in English. Starting salary is $6.25/hour and may be required to work on weekends and holidays if needed.

Applicant should possess a trained teacher’s diploma or Certificate with 3 or more years’ experience in the classroom.

• Applicants with first degree beside their Teachers 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 student with multi-cultures back ground • Have an 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

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

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Grand Turk Island, is looking to fill the following positions which are currently being held by work permit holders.

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APPLICATION CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT B.E.S.T INSTITUTE OFFICE, 250 BAY ROAD, BLUE HILLS, PROVIDENCIALES. OR EMAIL BESTINSTITUTE@TCIWAY.TC • TEL: 649-941-4802

SUNNY FOODS WHOLESALE CASH N CARRY Is now Interviewing for the following position:

MERCHANDISER JOB DESCRIPTION

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Must be trained in merchandising and item categorization and posses certificate Must be posses a minimum of 5 years of job experience in merchandising and outfitting Must be willing to work extended hours daily/weekly Must be proficient in Sams 4s SPT-4740 Reflections Must be available to work different shifts day, evening and night Must be available to work variable schedules Must be willing to work in different environments (coolers, freezers, warehouse) Must be proficient in Back Office Implementation Ordering System Must be familiar or possess relationship with local and out of country suppliers and ordering systems.

Must be proficient in: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Backoffice Must be willing and able to work in a team setting or as an individual

PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON @ SUNNY FOODS LOCATED AT 53 SOUTHDOCK ROAD OR CONTACT 941-8112 FOR MORE INFORMATION. ONLY BELONGERS OR PROCE HOLDERS NEED APPLY

According to pharmacist Michael Anderson, they are now hoping to establish stock from Canada and will reserve Jamaica’s more potent product for special orders.

He said the shipment was handled the same as other narcotic pharmaceuticals, requiring an import certificate through the Health Services

HOTEL GENERAL MANAGER

Salary Range: $5,000 per month commensurate on education and experience Qualifications and experience include but are not limited to: • Must have 5-Star property background with minimum 10 years of experience at a senior level • International experience, and remote island experience necessary • Fluent oral and written communication in English – A second language is an asset • Degree or diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution in related field Job Summary The Hotel General Manager Is responsible for all aspects of daily operations including: sales and marketing, revenue strategies, creating and maintaining standard operating procedures, financial reporting, recruiting and building teams, monitoring and maintaining the highest levels of service standards. This position requires a degree in hospitality management. Must have strong knowledge of food and beverage, and accounting skills.

SUPERVISOR/TRAINER Salary Range: $2,000-$3,500 per month commensurate on education and experience

Qualifications and experience include but are not limited to: • Must have 5-10 years Food & Beverage service experience at a supervisory level • Must be fluent in English (oral and written).

• Programming skills in the use of Point of Sales Systems.

• Human Resource training, financial accounting, and administrative skills required.

Job Summary: Supervisors/Trainers are responsible for the daily operations of the hotel and restaurant. They oversee all of the issues pertaining to a patron’s hotel visit and dining experience, such as: quality control, staff management, inventory, health and safety regulations and customer service.

Training supervisors are responsible for teaching, training, and mentoring new hires to build a strong service team that will create a memorable hotel and dining experience for all guests.

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THE Canadian based medical cannabis company - CanniMed Thera-peutics exported its first international shipment of cannabis oil to the Cayman Islands, as a way of testing the territory’s potential as an export market.

The company exported its first international shipment of cannabis oils this month,

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Special Jamaica task force to inform Govt on ‘cannabis-enthused tourism’ A SPECIAL task force to inform the Tourism Ministry on using cannabisenthused tourism for the promotion of the sector, is to be established. Ed Bartlett, the tourism minister, said that although cannabis is still subject to Schedule I of the United States Controlled Substances Act, the most tightly restricted category reserved for drugs not currently accepted for medical use, the Government is satisfied that the industry can benefit from the nutraceutical value of the drug.

“So, we are going to designate an area and, while I am not creating the policy, I am indicating that within that framework there is going to be discussions,” he told the opening segment of last Friday’s ‘Cannabis + Jamaica: The Time is Now’ seminar series involving international, local and regional experts and stakeholders, staged by CanEx Jamaica.

CanEx Jamaica is an event platform started in 2016 to promote networking, collaboration, education, and expansion of the legal cannabis market in Jamaica. CanEx is focused on driving high-value discussions and connections including the development of cannabis-enthused or marijuana tourism, which involves the use of the drug for recreation or wellness by tourists.

Bartlett who, along with St Vincent

Since the cholera outbreak began in October 2010, months after the Jan. 12, 2010 earthquake, 800,665 cases have been reported, including 9,480 deaths.

Jamaica will look to capitalise on the weed market.

and the Grenadines Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment Robert Luke Browne, was one of the main government sector speakers at the morning session of the all-day event, said that Jamaica’s tourism industry could benefit greatly from the utilisation of the oil and wraps produced from the plant, as well as its direct medical application.

He said that an area of the south-western coast of Jamaica, running from West End in Negril, Westmoreland, to Treasure Beach in St Elizabeth, would represent a critical area for the development of nutraceuticals as part of the cannabisenthused experience in tourism.

“This is not to say that there are not

possibilities elsewhere, but I make the point that if it isn’t planned, if it isn’t structured, and if it isn’t orderly and managed, and if we are going to create wealth from its expansion and development, what will become of these industries?” Bartlett asked.

He said that investing in health and wellness is a requirement and among the five networks his ministry has created for the increased development of tourism in Jamaica, and would help with two key issues: identifying and positioning the indigenous offerings of the communities, and the absorption of the demands from tourism in the local communities. (Jamaica Observer)

Cholera cases down 60 percent in Haiti THE number of cholera cases reported in Haiti through Apr. 8 this year is down significantly compared to the same periods in 2015 and 2016, according to a new report from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

A total of 4,871 suspected cholera cases were reported in Haiti, including 69 deaths to date.

This represents a 60 and 61 percent decrease compared to the 12,373 and 12,226 suspected cholera cases reported during the same period in

2015 and 2016, respectively.

In addition, the 69 deaths reported in 2017 represents a 41% and 50% decrease compared to the 116 and 139 deaths reported during the same period in 2015 and 2016, respectively.

All 10 Departments of Haiti have reported suspected cholera cases during 2017. The five departments with the highest rates in descending order are: Centre, Ouest (which includes the capital city of Port-auPrince), Nippes, Artibonite, and Nord.

Bahamas: Young man could face death penalty if convicted of teenaged boys’ murder A MAN, who was charged with the double murder of two teenaged boys in March as well as a string of other charges, could face the death penalty if convicted.

Deon Scavella, 21, of Lightbourne Street was brought to the Nassau and South Streets Magistrate’s Court complex to face multiple murder charges.

He was also charged with a third murder, an attempted murder and gun possession charges.

Scavella appeared before Assistant Chief Magistrate Subusola Swain accused of the March 19 double murder of Devonte Lindsay, 15, and Keishon Williams, 13.

The charges were brought under Section 291(1)(a) of the Penal Code, which attracts the discretionary death penalty if a conviction is reached at the end of trial in the Supreme Court.

On the Sunday in question, the bodies of two boys were discovered with gunshot wounds on a dirt road off Graham Drive in Yellow Elder Gardens.

Police formally identified the victims the following day as Williams, of Plantol Street, and

Deon Scavella, 21, faces multiple murder charges.

Lindsay, of Knowles Drive, Bozine Town. Williams was a student at Government High School, according to police, who confirmed that Lindsey was a student of AF Adderley High School.

Scavella was told that he would not be required to enter a plea to the charges until his formal arraignment before a judge of Supreme Court.

He was told that the matter would be fast-tracked to the Supreme Court through the presentation

of a voluntary bill of indictment scheduled for June 29.

The 21-year-old accused was then further charged with a non-capital murder contrary to section 291(1)(b) of the Penal Code.

It is alleged that on April 25 he caused the death of Genairo Rahming.

On the early morning in question, police received reports that the body of a man was lying in the road on 3rd Street, the Grove. When officers arrived at the scene they found the lifeless body of a man who had been shot. Rahming was pronounced dead at the scene.

This case also will be transferred to the Supreme Court by a Voluntary Bill of Indictment on June 29.

Scavella and 19-year-old Malik Rolle, also of Lightbourne Street, were then charged with the April 29 attempted murder of Dershawn Edgecombe Symonnette.

Rolle and Scavella were then charged with two counts of possession of an unlicensed firearm with intent to endanger life where it is alleged that the pair, on May 6, were armed with loaded Austria Glock and Luger 9mm pistols.

A PAHO official says the region needs to further strengthen the application of standards that limit speed in urban areas to reduce deaths and injuries.

PAHO recommends urgent action to save lives on Caribbean roads TRAGIC road deaths across the Caribbean could be significantly reduced if authorities beef up traffic management, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has concluded.

And the global body is recommending the lowering of speed limits, the installation of more speed bumps and the construction of roundabout among speed management measures.

According to PAHO/WHO Regional Advisor on Road Safety Eugenia Rodriguez, “the region of the Americas has made progress in adopting standards that limit speed in urban areas, but it needs to further strengthen the application of these standards to reduce deaths and injuries due to traffic accidents”.

In a report on Road Safety in the Region of the Americas, PAHO noted that 17 countries in the Americas have already set maximum speed limits of less than 50 km/h in urban areas and 13 have given local authorities the green light to reduce limits even further.

PAHO stressed that speed limits must be accompanied by strict compliance.

“Control at the local level is important, so lower speed limits can be set in populated or vulnerable areas such as those near schools or health facilities,” PAHO said.

“However, laws on speed limits must be accompanied by strict compliance, so that they are effective and thus save lives.”

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Regional News Barbados Central Bank head calls for further fiscal adjustment GOVERNMENT’S fiscal deficit is still too high and this means Barbadians will have to tighten their belts some more.

There is also a need to introduce measures to “dampen demand” for foreign exchange, thereby ensuring a healthy amount of international reserves are in hand.

Acting Central Bank Governor Cleviston Haynes said such

policies were necessary, even as he reported that the economy grew by two per cent in the first quarter.

Speaking at the first Central Bank press conference on the economy since July 2014, Haynes said reducing the fiscal deficit and shoring up the foreign reserves were the key things Barbados had to focus on now.

(Barbados Nation)

Bermudian Winston Godwin and his Canadian fiancé Greg DeRoche brought the civil suit against the Government after the Registrar-General refused to publish their marriage banns.

Bermudian government will not appeal same-sex ruling THE Government of Bermuda will not appeal last week’s landmark legal ruling on same-sex marriage.

Home affairs minister Pat Gordon-Pamplin told The Royal Gazette last night: “The Government acknowledges the Supreme Court ruling handed down on Friday last and, upon legal advice, we have determined that we will not lodge an appeal against the judgment.

“While we accept that widespread support of this very sensitive and emotive issue of marriage equality is difficult to achieve, we do, however, recognise that as a community we must be able to have open and honest conversations which help to encourage awareness, understanding, tolerance and respect for one another.

“We will abide by the decision of the judiciary and will implement the necessary steps to ensure compliance with the judgment.”

The ruling by Puisne Judge Charles-Etta Simmons enables gay couples to marry in Bermuda.

Bermudian Winston Godwin and his Canadian fiancé Greg DeRoche brought the civil suit against the Government after the RegistrarGeneral refused to publish their marriage banns.

They claimed his failure to do so was discrimination under the Human Rights Act and Mrs Justice Simmons

agreed, ruling that the plaintiffs were entitled to a declaration that same-sex couples could be married here and an order compelling the Registrar to issue the banns.

Earlier yesterday, before the minister made her comments, this newspaper asked Mark Pettingill, the lawyer representing the couple who won the case, if an appeal was likely.

“In light of how significant this judgment is and how it accords with all of the decisions in relation to human rights internationally and in the United Kingdom and in Europe, I would be extremely surprised were the respondents to pursue an appeal,” said the former Attorney-General.

Another legal source, who did not wish to be named, pointed out that this Supreme Court case was the fourth regarding the primacy of the Human Rights Act over other laws.

The Government lost the three previous suits, two of which involved same-sex relationships, and did not appeal.

“It would be kind of odd for them to appeal this one,” said the source.

Preserve Marriage, a group opposed to same-sex marriage and civil unions, was an intervener in the most recent case. The hearing earlier this year was told that interveners do not have the right to appeal judgments. (Royal Gazette)

Hubert Minnis has led the FNM back into government.

(Nassau Guardian photo)

Early results show that the FNM party will have the majority in parliament. (Tribune242 photo)

Bahamas elects Minnis as new prime minister THE Bahamas has elected Hubert Minnis of the Free National Movement (FNM) as their new leader, defeating Perry Christie’s Progressive Liberal Party in a 34-5 parliamentary split, according to local media.

Official results were not complete as of late Wednesday, but early returns showed that Minnis easily won his seat and that his FNM party would hold the majority.

“My fellow Bahamians, the people have spoken,” Minnis, a physician, said in a victory rally before thousands of supporters.

“We have been given a mandate for change.”

Minnis was campaigning on a platform for change, seeking to implement term limits on the prime minister and promote “Bahamian ownership in the economy,” according to his website.

Christie conceded defeat and made a congratulatory telephone call to Minnis, wishing him success.

“I understand as perhaps few others, the challenges that await Dr. Minnis and I wish him only success on behalf of our nation. He has my full support for a smooth transition,” he said.

Allegations of corruption and unemployment dominated the election.

Christie, finishing his second nonconsecutive term as prime minister, was criticised for defiantly boasting that “not even God” could stop him, in a video posted by Tribune 242.

“I support the FNM because I feel Christie was not doing a good job in the five years we gave him,” Nassau resident Jmeail Dames said of the prime minister’s current term.

According to local media, the extensive delay to the opening

of the $4.2bn Chinese-funded Baha Mar mega-resort along with rising unemployment and sluggish economic performance, were some of the major factors that provided momentum to Minnis’s platform for transparency.

“Dr. Minnis has endured trial after trial and emerged victorious. He has a task ahead of him,” said FNM supporter Travis Edgecombe.

“But I do believe that his new administration will provide new and innovative plans to create opportunities for Bahamians.”

More than 180,000 people were registered to cast their ballots for the 39 seats in the House of Assembly.

The election was closely monitored by international observers the Caribbean Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United States. (Aljazeera)

St Kitts-Nevis opposition seeks PM’s resignation amid brewing scandal THE government of St Kitts and Nevis had not responded on Saturday to a call by the leader of the opposition, Dr Denzil Douglas, for the resignation of Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris, or other allegations leveled by Douglas in relation to a Chinese economic citizen resident in the federation who is wanted in China on financial charges.

In a statement issued on Friday, Douglas accused the prime minister of rebuffing calls for cooperation with Interpol and China.

He said, “Despite formal requests

by China, as well as Interpol, to secure the return of Mr Ren Biao from St Kitts-Nevis to face prosecution in China, the current St Kitts-Nevis government is refusing to cooperate.”

He added that, while the government has said there was no formal request from China, he was reliably informed that there had indeed been several requests to the government from a Caribbean

Opposition Leader, Dr Denzil Douglas accused the prime minister of rebuffing calls for cooperation with Interpol and China.

head of state whose country has diplomatic relations with China.

Harris has not heeded the urgings of his fellow Caribbean heads of government to cooperate with the government of China and with Interpol, Douglas said.

He accused the prime minister

of exposing the country to severe and multi-faceted consequences and of stoutly refusing to provide a full account of the matter or to revoke Biao’s passport and do all that is necessary to stem this international scandal.

He concluded, “I therefore on behalf of the opposition call upon the prime minister to tender his resignation and to allow our great country to move beyond the quagmire in which he has placed it.”

The administration in a statement on Wednesday dismissed charges that it is protecting the Chinese national Ren Biao and denied that China has made a formal request to the government.

The administration though admitted that it had received information on the matter.

The government’s position is that the fugitive is entitled by the constitution to due process as is any other citizen. (West Indies News Network)

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US likely to expand airline laptop ban to Europe: government officials THE Trump administration is likely to expand a ban on laptops on commercial aircraft to include some European countries, but is reviewing how to ensure lithium batteries stored in luggage holds do not explode in midair, officials briefed on the matter said on Wednesday.

Any expansion of the ban could impact U.S. carriers such as United Airlines (UAL.N), Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL.N) and American Airlines Group (AAL.O). Six U.S. and European officials said they expect the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to make an announcement but declined to say when.

In March, the U.S. announced laptop restrictions on flights originating from 10 airports including in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey because of fears that a concealed bomb could be installed in electronic devices taken onto aircraft.

Britain quickly followed suit with restrictions on a slightly different set of routes. One European official acknowledged that the expanded ban could affect flights to the United States from Britain.

DHS spokesman Dave Lapan said Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly “hasn’t made a decision

Trump’s firing of James Comey stunned Washington and plunged the president deeper into controversy.

Any expansion of the ban could impact U.S. carriers such as United Airlines (UAL.N), Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL.N) and American Airlines Group (AAL.O).

but we continue to evaluate the threat environment and have engaged in discussions with airline representatives and other stakeholders about the threat.”

Kelly will give a classified briefing on Thursday to senators about domestic threats and airline issues are expected to be discussed, a congressional aide briefed on the matter said.

The U.S. laptop ban has affected direct flights to the United States by Royal Jordanian Airlines RJAL.AM, Egypt Air, Turkish Airlines, Saudi

Arabian Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

One issue under discussion is how to ensure that lithium batteries in any large collection of devices stored in airplane holds do not explode in midair, officials told Reuters.

European regulators have warned placing what could be potentially hundreds of devices in the hold on long-haul flights could compromise safety by increasing the risk of fire from poorly deactivated lithium-ion batteries.

North Korea could be preparing an electromagnetic pulse strike on the US from space, expert claims NORTH Korea could be planning an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) strike on the US with two satellites already orbiting above the Earth, an expert has claimed.

Dr Peter Vincent Pry claims that Pyongyang may be secretly developing the ability to detonate a high-altitude nuclear weapon in space which would set off the pulse, wiping out electrical systems below.

The secretive kingdom is believed to have started a satellite programme during the 1980s and successfully launched two observation satellites in 2012 and 2016, which take an estimated 94 minutes to complete an orbit of the earth.

Dr Pry, executive director of the Task Force on National and Homeland Security who sits a US Congress committee on EMPs, claimed North Korea is practising a “cyberage version” of battleship diplomacy so they can always have “one of [their satellites] very close to being over the United States”.

He said the North Koreans may use this as a bargaining chip if the US threatens to carry out military sanctions against the regime.

It follows months of increasingly

FBI chief aimed to expand Russia probe before Trump fired him –congressional source FBI Director James Comey sought to expand his agency’s probe into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election before President Donald Trump fired him on Tuesday, a congressional source said on Wednesday.

Facing criticism from members of Congress, the Trump administration denied the firing was related to the FBI probe of the Trump 2016 presidential campaign’s possible collusion with Moscow to sway the election.

The Republican president, who met Russia’s foreign minister at the White House on Wednesday, defended his decision to abruptly fire Comey from a law-enforcement post he had held since 2013.

Trump’s firing of Comey stunned Washington and plunged the president deeper into controversy. Democrats

intensified accusations that Comey’s removal was intended to undermine the FBI probe and demanded an independent investigation. Some of Trump’s fellow Republicans called the action troubling.

A congressional source with knowledge of the matter said Comey told lawmakers within the past few days that he had asked the Justice Department for more funding for the Russia probe. Comey informed lawmakers of that request after the Senate intelligence committee had asked the FBI to speed up its Russia inquiry, the source said.

Democrat Dianne Feinstein, the leading Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, told reporters she understood that Comey was seeking more resources for the FBI investigation.

Pastor Juan Rocha (with head in hands) and his four followers were tried in the town of Managua.

Nicaraguan pastor jailed for burning woman to death in ‘exorcism’ North Korea is believed to have started a satellite programme during the 1980s and successfully launched two observation satellites in 2012 and 2016, which take an estimated 94 minutes to complete an orbit of the earth.

aggressive rhetoric on both sides of the dispute over Pyongyang’s continued nuclear programme.

The Trump administration has warned that the Obama-era policy of “strategic patience” was over and the President has said he will solve the

problem “with or without” China’s help.

Last week Donald Trump said he would like to resolve the situation peacefully but warned that a “major, major conflict” with North Korea is “absolutely possible”.

AN evangelical Nicaraguan pastor and four followers have been sentenced to 30 years for burning a woman to death in a so-called exorcism ritual.

Vilma Trujillo, 25, died in February after being tied up and thrown on a fire.

The group had denied killing her and said she was possessed by the devil.

“The suffering that Trujillo was subjected to is something no human being should go through,” said judge

Alfredo Silva.

Pastor Juan Rocha, 23, plus his siblings Tomasa and Pedro Rocha, and Franklin Jarquin and Esneyda Orozco, were convicted of murder.

All but Orozco also received six years for illegal detention, although the judge capped the jail time to 30 years, according to local media.

“They killed my wife, the mother of my two little ones. Now what am I going to tell them?” said the victim’s husband, Reynaldo Peralta Rodriguez, just after her death.

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Labour party manifesto pledges to renationalise energy, rail and Royal Mail JEREMY Corbyn will lay out plans to take parts of Britain’s energy industry back into public ownership alongside the railways and Royal Mail in a radical manifesto that will also promise an annual injection of £6bn for the NHS and £1.6bn for social care.

A draft document drawn up by the leadership will also pledge a phased abolition of tuition fees, a dramatic boost in finance for childcare, and scrapping the bedroom tax, the Guardian has learned.

Sources say that Corbyn wants to promise a “transformational programme” with a package covering the NHS, education, housing and jobs as well as industrial intervention and sweeping nationalisation.

One central promise will be to build 100,000 new council houses a year and alongside a policy to ban fracking.

The manifesto claims that the policies will be fully costed with tax rises for those earning over £80,000 – although full details are not included.

There will also be a reversal of corporation and inheritance tax cuts.

Excerpts seen by the Guardian says the party will “take energy back into public ownership to deliver renewable energy, affordability for consumers and democratic control”.

It includes plans for a public owned energy company in every region of the UK. The manifesto will include a 20:1 pay cap for businesses that have public contracts.

There is also a promise to review decisions on welfare cuts, although not necessarily reverse them. A ministry of labour will oversee a new raft of reforms on workers’ rights and planned hikes in the pension age beyond 66 will not go ahead.

The draft manifesto also sets out plans to borrow £250bn to invest in infrastructure.

Meanwhile, there will be a promise to “review” other government decisions, with a view to reversing them. Among those in line to be considered are the plans for a £3.4bn cut to the Conservative’s

David Ward was suspended from the Lib Dems in April.

Ward to stand as independent for Bradford East A GENERAL election candidate suspended from the Liberal Democrats due to accusations of anti-Semitism will stand as an independent.

Former MP David Ward caused controversy in 2013 when he accused “the Jews” of atrocities against Palestinians.

He planned to stand for the Lib Dems in Bradford East - the seat he lost in 2015 - but was suspended in April, with party leader Tim Farron saying he was unfit to represent the party.

In 2013, Mr Ward posted a tweet calling Israel an “apartheid state” and saying that “Zionists” were “losing the battle”.

He refused to apologise at the time and had the party whip withdrawn.

The following year he was forced to apologise after suggesting he might be ready to fire rockets from Gaza into Israel.

He also tweeted, following

the Westminster terror attack in March, that “all terrorist attacks in UK stem from our foreign policy”.

Speaking to the BBC after his suspension, Mr Ward said: “I am a liberal through and through. How on earth could I be racist or be anti-Semitic?

“I would defy anybody to find one single derogatory comment I’ve made against a Jew which was not related to something being done in Israel.”

He said he understood the conflict between Israel and Palestine was a controversial issue, but said “criticising Israel because of what they are doing” did not make him anti-Semitic.

Mr Ward said he had chosen to stand as an independent as he could not appeal against his suspension until after the general election, and because he believed it was up to local people to decide if he should be their MP.

The Guardian understands Labour is likely to set out a policy of a phased abolition of tuition fees as part of its election spending promises. (Guardian photo)

flagship welfare policy of universal credit.

The draft manifesto will be scrutinised by Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) and shadow cabinet from midday on Thursday at what is known as the Clause V meeting.

The session, which also involves the heads of the national policy forums, will hammer down a final document that will be published next week.

Corbyn hinted on Wednesday that he would make good on a previous commitment to scrap tuition fees for higher education and restore

maintenance grants for the poorest students.

Speaking at Leeds community college alongside the shadow education secretary Angela Rayner, Corbyn said: “You’ll have to wait for the manifesto. I know you’re desperate for it and I’ve got some stuff in my pocket, but, sorry, I’m not allowed to give it to you. Is that alright? Do you mind? Can you cope with the excitement?”

However, his comments came as a recording emerged of John McDonnell, the shadow chancellor, telling an audience in Mansfield that Labour would abolish university

tuition fees. “[We] want to introduce – just as the Attlee government with Nye Bevan introduced the National Health Service – we want to introduce a national education service,” McDonnell said.

“Free at the point of need throughout life. And that means ending the cuts in the schools at primary and secondary level. It means free childcare. It means free school training when you need it throughout life. And yes it means scrapping tuition fees once and for all so we don’t burden our kids with debt for the future.”

Theresa May softened the blow for recipients of cuts to universal credit last year by changing the “taper rate”, but Labour would review the Tory cuts, and look at ploughing money back into the “work allowance” – the threshold at which the benefit is removed.

The decision to limit tax credit and universal credit payments to the first two children in the family is also expected to be placed under review, while the so-called “rape clause” will be ended immediately.

There is also a suggestion that legal aid cuts will be reviewed, but without a guarantee to reverse them.

A Conservative spokesman said: “Jeremy Corbyn appears to be on a spending spree paid for by the biggest tax rises in 30 years to somehow fund his nonsensical policies.

Trump hires lawyers to help defend him over Russia allegations DONALD Trump has hired a legal team to help defend him against allegations over his links with Russia, the White House has announced.

The US leader has asked the unnamed Washington law firm to send a letter to a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee making clear he has no connections to the Kremlin, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said.

The admission came after Senator Lindsey Graham, who ran against Mr Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, said he wanted to investigate whether the US leader had any commercial dealings with Moscow.

“The President, obviously, was aware of Senator Graham’s suggestion after he made it today and he’s fine with that”, Mr Spicer told reporters. “He has no business in Russia. He has no connections to Russia. So he welcomes that.

“In fact, he has already charged a leading law firm in Washington DC to send a certified letter to Senator Graham to point out that he has no connections to Russia.”

Mr Graham had admitted that he had no evidence of Mr Trump conducting improper business

The US leader has asked the unnamed Washington law firm to send a letter to a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee making clear he has no connections to the Kremlin, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said.

dealings with Russia but said he wanted to check whether any such deals had taken place.

“I have no evidence of collusion,” he said. “But do I want to know about business ties? Yes.” The announcement came hours after the White House issued an

explosive statement saying Mr Trump had sacked James Comey, the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Critics rushed to accuse Mr Trump of behaving like a dictator after he fired the man who had been leading the investigation into the President’s alleged links with Russia.

The Republican defended the move in a series of trademark earlymorning tweets.

“The Democrats have said some of the worst things about James Comey, including the fact that he should be fired, but now they play so sad!”, he wrote.

“James Comey will be replaced by someone who will do a far better job, bringing back the spirit and prestige of the FBI. “Comey lost the confidence of almost everyone in Washington, Republican and Democrat alike.

When things calm down, they will be thanking me!”

Mr Trump has previously said he believes it is likely that Russia made attempts to influence the outcome of the US presidential election but has consistently denied that there was any collusion between his team and Moscow. (The Independent)

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Entertainment Win a spot in a children’s activity camp this summer FIVE lucky youngsters in Providenciales will win a chance to partake in the exciting fifth annual Big Blue Unlimited Kids Kamp this July 3 to 21.

They will learn skills in scuba diving, kite surfing, paddle boarding, sailing and boat handling, as well as local ecology and safety in and under the water.

All children from the ages of 12 to 14 are invited to enter the competition by answering the question: ‘What is the connection between the mangroves and the barrier reef?’

The answer can be submitted in any format that best sums up their own thoughts - which can include painting, drawing, poetry, song or essay - but it must convey what the connection is between the mangroves and the barrier reef, said Big Blue Unlimited operations manager Roger Halliday.

“There is no right or wrong answer, simply a good

Children ages 12 to14 can enter the Big Blue Unlimited Kids Kamp Competition to win a spot in the summer activity camp

answer full of meaning and expression,” he assured.

Entries can be submitted either by email to roger@ bigblueunlimited.com or dropped off at Big Blue Unlimited at Leeward Marina

by June 17.

The gesture by the watersports and eco-tours company aims at giving less fortunate kids the opportunity

to take part in the camps, learn new skills, develop new relationships and learn about the islands and cays on which they live.

During the first week of the camp participants will be focusing on costal ecology, geography and watersports in protection of the environment and how it effects life in it and around it.

The Junior Open Water Course will include books, pool and dives to complete certification while maintaining focus on learning about and protecting the environment.

Week two will build on week one with more exploration and knowledge, digging deeper into the environment and how to sustain its future, and the

Junior Advanced Course will include theory and five dives to complete the advanced certification.

Week three will focus on a general introduction to seamanship, with practical experience of sailing and boat handling and emphasis on safety and procedures.

The course will also cover knots and splicing, learning

basic sailing and boat skills, and general rules of the road, man over board, tides and currents.

A further dive course will provide specialty dives training and certifications to enhance skills as a certified diver.

For further information, contact Big Blue Unlimited on 946-5034.

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Entertainment Chris Rock: Yes, I cheated on my wife Chris Rock has admitted that his infidelity led to his divorce.

In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine while on his Total Blackout Tour, Rock talked about how marriage is a hard commitment and thought out loud about probably not doing it again.

In August of last year, Rock and Malaak Compton’s divorce was finalised after two years of child-custody battles between the two.

Compton insisted that Rock

pay child support for Ntombi, a girl they raised together from when she was six months old.

Ntombi was brought home from South Africa by Malaak.

But the terms of the divorce are sealed and not much is known about the outcome of this tussle. They have joint custody of their two daughters, Lola Simone and Zahra Savannah.

Rock has been seeing girlfriend Megalyn Echikunwoke for close to a

year now.

In the interview with Stephen Rodrick, Rock admitted: “I wasn’t a good husband a lot of the times.”

In one of his shows, he said he only slept with three women. He even continued to say that he thought he could get away with his cheating because he was “the famous breadwinner” but has come to realise that the opposite of this train of thought was true.

He said, “My faults are

magnified. Your significant other, if they really love you, has a high opinion of you. And you let them down.”

Rock is on the road for his “Total Blackout Tour” that will also see him visit Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, besides different cities in the US. The tour has been extended into 2018, and will be used in the shooting of two specials for Netflix worth an estimated $40 million. (Nation.co.ke)

In August of last year, Chris Rock and Malaak Compton’s divorce was finalised after two years of child-custody battles between the two.

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Promotion of Employee

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Wenieka Ewing

argo Express Services Ltd/Tropical Shipping is pleased to announce the promotion of Ms. Wenieka Ewing to the position of Deputy Director, effective April 1, 2017. Ms. Ewing will assist the Director, Mr. Carl Simmons, with the daily management of the Company while maintaining responsibility as Sales Manager for the Turks & Caicos Islands.

Ms. Ewing formally joined the company in 2010 as Customer Service Representative. Since 2006 she interned with the company as a Receptionist and Customer Service Representative during summer vacations. In 2011 Ms. Ewing was promoted to Customer Service Supervisor overseeing a staff of two other representatives. By 2014, Ms. Ewing was once again promoted to Sales Manager, a position that she still maintains.

Ms. Ewing received a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business Management from University of Tampa and has completed multiple certificates from Tropical Shipping on-line training center.

A former Ms. Turks & Caicos Universe, Ms. Ewing was also a member of the Miss Turks & Caicos Beauty Organization and was instrumental in training contestants for the Miss Turks & Caicos Universe Pageant in 2014 and 2015. The older sibling of a single parent Ms. Paula Garland, Ms. Ewing is mother to two children, Carter and Chloe Smith.

‘Wenieka is an exemplary employee who has gained a wealth of knowledge about the shipping industry and one who consistently demonstrates professionalism with ‘on-time response’ to our customers and stakeholders; we are thrilled to promote her to this important position,’ said Carl Simmons, Director of Cargo Express Services.

Cargo Express Services is a locally owned company registered in the Turks & Caicos Islands since 1995.

Representing their US based partner Tropical Shipping since 1996, the company provides reliable import/export services to the Islands with twice weekly sailings from the Port of Palm Beach.

Agents for www.cargoexpressagents.com

www.tropical.com

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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McQueen, 12 Years a Slave director, to make Tupac Shakur film ACADEMY Award-winning film-maker Steve McQueen is to direct a documentary about the life of Tupac Shakur.

McQueen, who won an Oscar for 12 Years a Slave, has been signed up to make the film by the late hip-hop star’s family.

Shakur, who was murdered in 1996, had only a five-year career but has sold more than 75 million records and acquired a hero status.

“I am extremely moved and excited to be exploring the life and times of this legendary artist,” McQueen said.

“I attended NYU film school in 1993 and can remember the unfolding hip-hop world and mine

overlapping with Tupac’s through a mutual friend in a small way,” McQueen added.

“Few, if any shined brighter than Tupac Shakur. I look forward to working closely with his family to tell the unvarnished story of this talented man.”

Shakur’s aunt, Gloria Cox, will oversee the film as executive producer and the film is being made with the support of Amaru Entertainment, set up by the rapper’s mother to release her son’s posthumous projects.

Shakur died in September 1996 in Las Vegas after being shot four times by an unidentified assailant.

He acquired worldwide fame and last month became

the first solo hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

This year two more films are due to be released about him, including the dramas All Eyez On Me and LAbyrinth with Johnny Depp.

British director McQueen’s credits also include Hunger and Shame, and in 2014 he became the first black filmmaker to win an Oscar for best picture, for 12 Years a Slave.

He is also a Turner Prizewinning video artist.

He is currently also working on a big screen adaptation of British TV thriller Widows starring Viola Davis, Liam Neeson, Andre Holland, Daniel Kaluuya, Michelle Rodriguez and Robert Duvall.

(BBC)

Steve McQueen (left) will make the documentary with the company set up by Shakur’s mother.

Robert Miles: DJ known for 1990s hit Children dies aged 47 DJ Robert Miles, best known for his trance hit Children, has died at the age of 47 after a short illness.

The Italian musician topped the charts in 12 countries with the track, which was first released in 1995 and reached number two in the UK in 1996.

Miles’s radio station OpenLab confirmed he died “after a courageous battle with stage four metastatic cancer”.

Pete Tong led the tributes to the DJ, tweeting: “Sad to hear Robert Miles passing. RIP, thanks for the music.”

Singer Boy George wrote: “R.I.P Robert Miles. Very sad news!”

The news was broken by producer and longtime friend Joe T Vannelli, who said: “The tragic news of the death of a very talented artist of our time makes me incredulous and

Miles died in Ibiza after a short battle with metastatic cancer.

upset “I will miss the fights, brawls, criticism, judgements but especially your talent in finding sounds and melodies unparalleled.”

Miles won the Brit Award for best international breakthrough act in 1997.

Vannelli’s statement

continued: “I remember 1997 Brit Awards ceremony very well. Robert Miles was the best international newcomer award, introduced by Gary Barlow. Miles was the only one Italian artist winner in BA history.

“Children is an instrumental and dance anthem, one of the most ever loved tracks. With Robert Miles a part of my life dies with him.”

Miles was born Roberto Concina in Switzerland on 3 November 1969 to Italian parents.

After finding mainstream success with Children, he had two further UK top 10 singles - Fable and One & One - and went on to release five albums.

Miles also launched a Balearic radio station Open Lab in 2012, which plays experimental music.

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JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE

Classifieds TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

May 13-19, 2017

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

May 13-19, 2017

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MARIE JOSEPH

PRESSLEY HALL

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

HAIRSTYLIST

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

INVEST TURKS AND CAICOS - VACANCY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Salary: 46.25 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days a week

(649) 344-8396

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

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(649) 343-3595

14553

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

CARIBBEAN BUILDERS Chalk Sound Is seeking to employ a:

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

RELIABLE CONSULTANT AGENCY Acting On Behalf Of Our Clients Tender Loving Care Preschool Is Seeking To Employ A

PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT TEACHER • Change diapers and

TUBBZ TRUE FITNESS GYM Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a:

GYM ATTENDANT

help children in cleaning themselves • Maintain a safe and organized classroom for children • Provide comfort to distressed children through compassion and tact.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $7.25 per hour

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CONTACT: (649) 241-5563

(649) 244-4542

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CONTACT ROLLY:

EMAIL: MAUVETTE2004@GMAIL.COM

CONTACT: (649) 242-7061

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(649) 244-0065

CAREGIVER Needed to take care of An Elderly Lady, Six day a week, Salary to be discussed

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CONTACT:

THE HELP DESK

Acting on behalf of its clients to fill the following positions:

ORAL SELVER

$8.00,

$6.25 per hr.

$6.25 per hr

MICHAEL RIGBY/ RIGBY BUILDERS

MECHANIC

LABOURER ELDON RODRIQUEZ

LABOURER $6.25 per hr

(649) 241-7734 POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS

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LABOURER

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REPORTING TO: Board of Directors LOCATION: Invest Turks and Caicos Offices Providenciales JOB SUMMARY: The Chief Executive Officer is the chief executive of Invest Turks and Caicos and is responsible for the success of the organisation. Together with the Board, the incumbent is expected to lead the implementation of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Government’s economic development vision, attract significant investments to the various inhabited islands, oversee services for Micro, Small and Medium (MSME) businesses and support expanded sustainable development throughout the entire Turks and Caicos Islands. These investments will be expected to build a successful, sustainable economy and provide improved opportunities for employment and growth. As well, the Chief Executive Officer will be actively engaged through the Agency in supporting trade and small business development.

The Board has delegated responsibility for day to day management operations to the Chief Executive Officer and s/he has the authority to carry out those responsibilities in accordance with the direction and policies established by the Board. The incumbent will ensure that the organisation has motivated staff who produce positive results using international best practices.

The position involves overseeing a staff of up to fifteen persons who are predominately highly trained investment professionals. The incumbent is expected to be a systems thinker who is customerfocused and goal-driven.

The Chief Executive is expected to be a strong leader who can develop a cohesive team within the organisation and across TCI to drive new investment to the country.

KEY OBJECTIVES: 1. To manage the day to day operations of Invest TCI through planning, organising, coordinating, directing and controlling the functions of the Agency. This includes developing and implementing a rolling fiveyear Strategic Plan, complete with annual marketing plans and budgets; monitoring financial and operational performance; and ensuring that the organisation has a full complement of operating policies and procedures for both internal operations and for dealing with prospective investors and daily operations.

2. To facilitate the approval of qualified investment from existing applicants and “shovel ready” projects.

3. To ensure the development of an outstanding lead generation system, along with a strong due diligence

programme, a market intelligence capacity, investor outreach and network maintenance and enhancement using international best practices.

4. To ensure the effective, efficient and economic use of human, financial and physical resources.

5. To engage constructively with various government Ministries, other relevant organisations and agencies and the private sector, both locally and internationally to support quality investment projects and to market the country.

6. To generate significant foreign direct investment to the country and to support and encourage domestic investors to participate in the economy.

7. To generate significant domestic investment through various small business programmes, including the MSME programme and financial assistance provided to the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED).

8. To lead investment promotion and trade missions to various locations and conduct awareness marketing to raise the profile of TCI as an investment destination.

9. To develop and install a client relationship management and tracking systems from initial contact to aftercare.

10. To develop and manage a programme of legislation review and reform for various developmental programmes that encourage Inward Investment and seek opportunities for expansion and extension of Investment potential though various agreements.

11. To carry out any other related activities as deemed necessary by the Board as essential to the organisation.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: The preferred candidate should have a master’s degree in finance, business administration, economics or related field, from a recognised institution of higher learning and a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience or a combination of education and experience sufficient to meet the requirements of the position of CEO at Invest Turks and Caicos.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE: Minimum of ten (10) or more years of senior management experience at a public or private enterprise/company/ agency engaged in investment development and/or promotion/ marketing. Clear evidence of strong leadership skills, demonstrated management skills, track record of successful lead generation and marketing along with a proven ability to mentor and grow staff.

SKILLS: 1. Track record of excellence in current and previous employment.

2. Proven skills in investment promotion, strategic planning, project management and execution, especially as related to development projects.

3. Understanding of budgetary procedures and operational budget development/ implementation.

4. Strong track record of leadership, sales success and investment facilitation.

5. Strong track record of staff management and successful programme/project implementation.

6. Consistently displays integrity and model behavior.

7. Proven ability to motivate and develop teams/people.

8. Strong writing and presentational skills.

9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- innovative, creative and forward thinking 10. Adept in use of MS Office, particularly Powerpoint, Excel and Word, and ideally Access or similar database to basic level, internet and email.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 1. Fluent English 2. Understanding of the social, economic, cultural and historical issues facing the TCI. 3. Commitment to travel by air, land and sea.

4. Qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders, either living in the TCI or abroad, are encouraged to apply.

5. Willingness to work outside normal office hours.

Salary and Allowances: Salary is in the range of $100,000 to $120,000, negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

A standard set of benefits and allowances are additional.

DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS The deadline date for applications is Friday, May 12, 2017 by 5:00pm Turks and Caicos time.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page.

Applications can be submitted by courier or delivered directly to Invest Turks and Caicos at Unit 2D, Courtyard Plaza, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, prior to the deadline. The application should be addressed to The Chairman - Invest Turks and Caicos and envelopes should have the words “Chief Executive Officer” clearly marked on the front.

ALTERNATIVELY, APPLICATIONS CAN BE EMAILED TO DASTWOOD@INVESTTURKSANDCAICOS.TC THE SUBJECT LINE IN THE EMAIL SHOULD READ “CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER”. WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST. HOWEVER, 14418 ONLY PERSONS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER 2 HAIR DRESSERS

ADVERTISE

CONTACT:

(649) 241-3347

UNIVERSAL MECHANIC SHOP & AUTO PARTS

QUALITY UPHOLSTERY

IN THIS SPACE!

Is seeking to employ a:

$33 PER WEEK

LABOURER

CALL 946-4664

Is seeking to employ a:

Salary: $6.50 Per Hour Must Be Willing To Work 6 Days Pewr Week

CONTACT: (649) 241-7541

DIESEL MECHANIC (649) 231-2414

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

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

2 KITCHEN HELPERS

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

CONTACT

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY FOR W/P HOLDER • APPLICATION DEADLINE 15TH MAY, 2017

(649) 346-4531

(649) 946-1278

BELONGER ONLY NEED TO APPLY

CAICOS EXPRESS AIRWAYS

The eligible candidate MUST have the following credentials

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED:

Salary: $10.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

LABOURER HELPER

Blue Hills

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

CONTACT: 14552

ONLY

(649) 344-8157

Is seeking to employ a:

(649) 341 2758

14558

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

Is seeking to employ a:

Must be willing to work extended hours. Must have experience in Landscaping Salary is $6.50

14575

(649) 231-3688

14579

CONTACT:

Salary: $6.25 Per Hour Must Be Willing To Work 6 Days A Week

14552

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

BERRY’S CAFE

We are seeking suitable applicants to fill the following openings:

Is seeking to employ a:

Salary: $6.50 Per Hour Must Be Willing To Work 6 Days Pewr Week

GLADICE NOEL

D & U LANDSCAPING

E&R BEAUTY SALON GRAND TURK

14572

BERKLEY HANDFIELD

Long Bay

14509

CLAUDETTE SIMMS

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• CAA AMEL with group rating in Cat A and Cat C License with • TSI0520 rating • FAAA&P License with experience in general aviation airplanes with C402 type • Salary scale at approximately $30K annually • Should be an independent worker without supervision • Should be between the ages 25-50 years of age Any interested persons should contact Richardson Arthur at 232-1982 and resumes can be faxed to 9413864 or emailed to info@caicosexpressairways.com

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

DEADLINE FOR REMITTING A LETTER OF APPLICATION AND RESUMES IS 15TH MAY 2017

QUALIFIED BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

NOTICE NEEDED URGENTLY

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Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 1990

An Application, REGISTERED PR 12973, by ANTHONY E. GARLAND for PROPOSED BEACH BAR, RESTAURANT, RENTAL CABANAS & ANCILLARY FACILITES for part of parcel 60906/192, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Outline Development Permission.

Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty eight (28) days of publication or service of this Notice.

Notice dated: 21st April, 2017

TO ALL PROPRIETORS WITHIN 200 FEET RADIUS OF THE SUBJECT DEVELOPMENT SITE

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Reporter/Sub-Editor

We are looking for an experienced all-round reporter to join our small team. The successful applicant would have run the gamut of covering community events to court and parliamentary reporting. The ideal candidate should be able to copy edit and be able to write eyecatching headlines, as well as proofread. He or she will be responsible for ensuring that copy is accurate; has correct grammar and follows house style. Applicant should be computer-literate and should know how to use a camera.

Please send application to the publisher at Turks & Caicos News Ltd. (The Weekly News) tcweeklynews@gmail.com, or P.O.Box 52, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.

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991 A Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, B.W.I. Office: +1 649 331 3444 | Fax: +1 649 332 8944

VACANCY

Currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Boat Captain

Duties: Operating/handling small to medium sized vessels. Basic maintenance & care of vessels. Assisting in the daily operation of the marine department. Guiding snorkel, glow worm or fishing tours. Participate in first aid training classes.

Requirements: TCI boat captain’s license, must stay on Pine Cay when on duty. Salary: based upon experience + gratuities Qualified belongers should email resume to manager@meridianclub.com . & to the TCI Labour dept. Interviews will be held for qualified candidates.

HFC (HYBRID FIBER CABLE) PROJECT MANAGER-NETWORK UPGRADE

Boat Mechanic/Captain/Project Leader

Responsible for carrying out the daily duties of a Marie Mechanical Technician, including but not limited to the troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of marine diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, drive train and related electronical equipment.

Knowledge of maintenance and upkeep of small-med. sized vessels. Yamaha engine experience required. Computer knowledge. Boat Captain as needed for staff, freight and guest transportation, captain’s license required. First Aid and marine rescue experience required. Must live on Pine Cay to be available evenings for emergency medical evacuation. Salary: $2400/mo. Qualified Belongers should email their resume to manager@meridianclub.com & to the TCI Labour dept. Interviews will be held for qualified candidates.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB: The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and completion of projects, in accordance with company policies and objectives.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: List the primary job duties and responsibilities using headings and then give examples of the types of activities under each heading. Using headings and giving examples of the types of activities to be done allows you to develop a flexible job description that encourages employee to ‘work outside the box’ and within reason, discourages “that’s not my job”.

• Agree Programmed of Works with the Client • Source competent resources to construct the network • Ensure (SLA’) are exceeded • Liaise directly with the client, attend regular project review meetings and address client concerns • Plan, direct and coordinate project budgets and programs • Manage and support personnel in the day to day operation • Plan, monitor and manage project revenue and costs • Ensure quality of work meets or exceeds standards • Plan and monitor the use of human resources and materials across the division • Adhere to all Health and safety procedure • Overall end to ten delivery of the project ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE JOB • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role is essential • HFC (Hybrid Fiber Cable) network experience essential • Good knowledge of Microsoft packages including MS project • Communications Skills • Leadership Skills • Resource planning skills • Financial planning Skills • Ability to represent the company in a professional manner at all time

Responsible for coordinating and supervising daily operations of the marine department including training marine personnel. Ability to set-up and establish procedures and systems for running the marine department. Computer literate. Knowledge of handling and maintaining small and medium sized vessels up to 30ft. In depth knowledge of Yamaha 4 stroke and competency with Etec 2 stroke motors and superficial knowledge of other manufacturer’s motors. First aid and marine rescue experience required. Must live on Pine Cay. Salary based upon experience.

Qualified Belongers should email their resume to manager@meridianclub.com & to the TCI Labour dept. Interviews will be held for qualified candidates.

Kitchen Helper/Staff Cook

Salary: based upon experience, min. $6.25/hr.

Duties: Prepare meals for our 40-50 staff working on Pine Cay. Must be able to prepare local favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Kitchen helper includes washing dishes, prep work, clean-up, assisting with freight, etc. This position requires staying on Pine Cay during your work week. Accommodations provided.

Belongers should email their resume to Manager@meridianclub.com & to the Labor Dept. Interviews will be held for qualified candidates.

Executive Chef

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT: KAREN, RESORT MANAGER. PLEASE EMAIL RESUME AND 3 REFERENCES WITH YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (MAILING ADDRESS, E-MAIL ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER) TO MANAGER@MERIDIANCLUB.COM OR FAX TO 649-9417010. SEND A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO TCI LABOUR DEPT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: QUALIFIED BELONGERS PREFERRED. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE INTERVIEWED. POLICE CERTIFICATE WILL BE REQUIRED.

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Salary: $3000/mo. + based upon experience Duties: Hands-on meal preparation; ensuring consistent high quality of all food served; scheduling, training, evaluating and managing restaurant, bar staff and kitchen personnel; Schedules and coordinates the work of chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted goals while maintaining highest professional food quality standards.

Ordering and meal planning. Ensuring sanitary kitchen, dining room and commissary procedures, food handling and storage practices are followed. Ensuring appealing presentation of all meals; appealing dining room environment; proper catering of special events, supervision of ordering, inventory control and waste management for commissary operation; regularly assess and evaluate performance of kitchen staff and provide training for those staff members who may be qualified for other positions.

Qualifications Required: - Minimum of Degree in culinary arts at accredited college or university.

- Must be skilled in handling all duties specified above.

- Must be willing to reside on Pine Cay, a small private island, on a full time basis.

- Must furnish health certificate and be willing to undergo medical examination and/or tests, as reasonably required to ensure freedom from disease that can be transmitted by food handling.

- Must work weekends, nights and holidays, when scheduled.

- Must have good working knowledge of English (written and verbal).

This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Qualified belongers should email their resume with sample menus to manager@meridianclub.com & to the TCI labour dept. Interviews will be held for qualified candidates.

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DEADLINE: AD IS FOR RENEWAL. HOWEVER, POSITIONS OPEN TO ALL SUITABLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST FORWARD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME FOR THE ATTENTION OF THE DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES TO HRTCI@DIGICELGROUP.COM. THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MAY 19, 2017

Harbor Master

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Acting on Behalf of our clients:

GEORGINA CASTILLO

is seeking to employ a:

DOMESTIC WORKER

ROLANDA GLINTON

DOMESTIC WORKER days per week $8.00 per hour

JEAN G. WILLIAMS

RONALD T. ESTIME

AUTO DEALER

SERVICE TECHNICIAN

5 days per week

MARIE JOSEPH

HAIR STYLIST

6 days per week Held by work permit holders

PLEASE CONTACT 649-316-8422

With at least five (5) years’ experience. With a background in Pest Control Salary to be discussed

CONTACT: PETER SCALA

PETER@PARKWAYPEST.COM

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6 days per week $7.25 per hour

(Live-in) 6 days per week

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DOMESTIC WORKER

OLONDIEU CELEUS

G-SPOT BAR AND GRILL

Five Cays

Is seeking to employ a:

South Dock Road

Is seeking to employ the following:

BARMAIDS

Salary: $6.25 per hour Position Held by work permit holder

LABOURER

BARTENDER KITCHEN HELPER

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

CONTACT: (649) 247-7151

14576

14581

CONTACT: 333-8217

Salary: $6.25 per hour

ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS IRRIGATION LTD

IRRIGATION/LABOURERS NEEDED CONTACT: 231-2757

14584

Applicants must be able to work outdoors performing manual and physical labor. They must be able to install and fix irrigation equipment. They will be asked to perform diverse irrigation tasks along with watering plants and trees. They must be able to speak and communicate in English. Starting salary is $7.00/hour and may be required to work on weekends and holidays if needed.

PROVO BEVERAGE IS LOOKING FOR A DYNAMINC AND RESULTS ORIENTED INDIVIDUAL TO FILL THE POSITION OF:

SALES AND MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE

PLEASE EMAIL CV TO: PROVODAVE@GMAIL.COM FOR CONSIDERATION.

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• The candidate must have proven success and experience in both sales and marketing as well as excellent interpersonal skills and retail sales experience.

• Degree in Sales & Marketing requires • Knowledge of the beverage production industry would be considered an asset.

DUTIES INCLUDE • Meeting sales targets in acquiring new customers as well as sales growth in existing customers • Developing and maintaining a retail merchandise purchasing and selling program (including setting up of new physical retail location) as well as maintaining an e-commerce presence • Special event organization and promotion • Leading public tours of production and packaging areas.

• Enhancing brand awareness and exposure including use of social media • This position involves working on evenings, weekends and holidays and any potential applicant must have flexibility to accommodate changes in schedules without notice

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN TO WORK IN A VILLA COMMUNITY A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN is required to work in a villa community.

This individual must possess the following skills: • Preferably at least 5 years’ experience in a luxury hotel • Plumbing experience preferred • Housekeeping experience is a plus • Must have knowledge of pest control • Computer literacy would be an advantage but not essential with the ability to record and present invoices and purchases in an accurate manner

THE CANDIDATE MUST ALSO: • Be willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays etc.

• Be able to work within a team, be reliable and trustworthy • Be extremely well presented and have a good command of English • Must possess a clean driver’s license in order to run errands • Must be prepared to carry out duties when guests are not in house • Preference will also be given to individuals who have worked within a 5-star luxury environment • Salary dependent on experience Preference will be given to individuals with work experience in luxury villas or 5 star hotels and with a valid driver’s license. Salary is $1500 monthly excluding service charge.

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. PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING TO HUMAN RESOURCES, BEACH ENCLAVE, INTERNATIONAL DRIVE EMAIL: JASMINE@BEACHENCLAVE.COM

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PARKWAY PEST SOLUTIONS

R&S SECRETARIAL SERVICES

May 13-19, 2017

LABOURER

TO WORK IN A VILLA COMMUNITY A LAROURER is required to work in a villa community.

This individual must possess the following skills: • Preferably at least 5 years’ experience in a luxury hotel • Plumbing experience preferred • Housekeeping experience is a plus • Must have knowledge of pest control • Computer literacy would be an advantage but not essential with the ability to record and present invoices and purchases in an accurate manner

THE CANDIDATE MUST ALSO:

• Be willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays etc.

• Be able to work within a team, be reliable and trustworthy • Be extremely well presented and have a good command of English • Must possess a clean driver’s license in order to run errands • Must be prepared to carry out duties when guests are not in house • Preference will also be given to individuals who have worked within a 5-star luxury environment • Salary dependent on experience Preference will be given to individuals with work experience in luxury villas or 5 star hotels and with a valid driver’s license. Salary is $1,100 monthly plus service charge.

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. PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING TO HUMAN RESOURCES, BEACH ENCLAVE, INTERNATIONAL DRIVE • EMAIL: JASMINE@BEACHENCLAVE.COM

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DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT: (649) 232-3261

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT: (649) 241-5922

THE WINE CELLAR IS SEEKING TO HIRE AN:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

MECHANIC

SECURITY OFFICERS

Salary starts @ $7.00 per hour but could be higher based on qualifications and experience.

CONTACT: THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

BLUE HILLS

HANDYMAN Salary: $6.25 Per Hour Must Be Willing To Work 5 Days A Week

CONTACT: (649) 346-0002

BETHANY’S EDUCATIONAL & SOCIAL TRAINING (B.E.S.T.) INSTITUTE INC Is seeking suitable candidates for the following positions:

1 DOMESTIC WORKERS

is seeking to employ a:

The individual should meet the following requirements: 1. Possesses a valid food handler’s permit 2. A born again Christian preferably of the Baptist Faith 3. The ability to read and write English

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

(649) 341-3727

(649) 241-5922

V.R SUPERMART Is seeking to employ:

Salary: $6.25 per hour

ANTOINE MICHEL

CONTACT:

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

(649) 346-0002

Qualifications: • Should have minimum of 3 years security officer experience • Should have security training certificate • Must possess excellent verbal and written English communication skills • Can follow instructions and write comprehensive reports • Must have clear criminal record • A valid TCI Driver’s License is an asset

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

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

Is seeking to employ a:

HANDYMAN CONTACT:

The position is presently vacant.

WELDER

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

Is seeking to employ a:

Salary starts at US$30K per annum, based on qualifications and experience.

Salary: $12.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week This position is currently held by a work permit holder

14544

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

Salary Starts at $12.00 per hour.

Must be willing to work six days per week (Monday – Saturday) This position is a new position

BLUE HILLS

and other personal media devices.

• Sedentary, sitting, walking, lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending; and frequent stressful conditions (cardiovascular).

• May be required to work extended hours or past scheduled hours.

HOW TO APPLY: • SUBMIT RESUME WITH COVER LETTER, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CERTIFICATES, COPY OF POLICE RECORD, AND COLOUR COPY OF PASSPORT TO: THE CHAIRMAN SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES LTD. • P.O BOX #73, CARIBBEAN PLACE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES EMAIL ADDRESS: SPENCESECURITY@TCIWAY.TC OR FAX: 649-941-3027 CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 MAY 2017

(649) 331-7429

14495

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the successful candidate to perform the essential functions of this job.

• The physical environment requires the Security Supervisor to work both inside and outside in heat, wet/humid, and dry/ arid conditions.

• Required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials, i.e. earplugs and other hearing protection, reflective safety vests, etc.

• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift heavy items, up to 70 pounds.

• Must remain focussed on the task and cannot use personal cellular telephones

AUTO BODY REPAIRMAN

BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION

14569

Spence Security and Investigation Services Ltd seeks a highly motivated and dedicated Security Supervisor to oversee the + 30 specialised Security Officers. The successful candidate must excel in Leadership, Time Management, Decision-making, Communication, and Organisation Skills.

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

4. Must be able to assist in the preparation of healthy meals on a daily basis for over 150 students 5. Be able to manage the stock and prepare orders.

Handle cash effectively to ensure all checks and balances 6. Salary $ 6.25 per hour

APPLICATION CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT B.E.S.T INSTITUTE OFFICE, 250 BAY ROAD, BLUE HILLS, PROVIDENCIALES OR EMAIL BESTINSTITUTE@TCIWAY.TC • TEL: 649-941-4802

14559

14543

SPENCE SECURITY SECURITY SUPERVISOR

(649) 232-5443

Is looking for an experienced:

• Analyze information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.

• Responsible for generating a monthly payroll run (including the relevant PAYE, National Insurance and National Health Insurance deduction) for all employees.

• Knowledge of Counterpoint system and QuickBooks are a must • Apply general knowledge of applicable information technology to meet work needs.

• Performing any other accounting related tasks.

SALARY depending on experience

PLEASE SEND RESUME TO: DISCOUNT LIQUORS/ THE WINE CELLAR • FAX: 649-9464871 • OR EMAIL: INFO@WINECELLAR.TC • NO PHONE CALLS

Hourly Rate-$6.25 per hour Works- 5 Business Days

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

AL’S HAULING & EQUIPMENT LTD

ACCOUNTANT

• Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

• Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.

• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses • Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures • Compile and analyze financial information top prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and documents business transactions.

14539

SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR

Is seeking to employ a:

14555

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

is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

WET MONEY ENTERPRISE LTD GRAND TURK

14494

EMAIL YOU RESUME TO NEFFER@CAROLINAMEDCENTRE.COM

1 OFFICE CLEANER 1 HANDYMAN

14528

• BSC in Pharmacy from an Accredited University • 10 years of experience in retail Pharmacy • Eligible for registration Health Practioners Board Turks & Caicos Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

14479

• Responsible for providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services in a retail Pharmacy.

• Experience with, and knowledge of computers.

• Excellent communication skills • Able to work independently Minimum Requirements:

Is seeking to employ a:

OCEAN VIEW SALON

14560

QUALIFIED PHARMACIST FULL TIME

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

14570

COOLING ZONE AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION

CAROLINA MEDICAL SEEKING A:

14567

May 13-19, 2017

34 CLASSIFIEDS

AGNES SWANN Whitby, North Caicos

B&B SERVICES Acting on behalf our clients

THE SIBONNE BEACH HOTEL Is seeking to employ:

is seeking the following

is looking for a:

May 13-19, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

WINKEY’S CATERING

VINCENT PARKER Is seeking to employ a:

is seeking to employ a:

TRACY EWING HURDLE is seeking to employ a:

GARDENERS $6.25 PER HOUR

AC TECHNICIAN $ 7.00 PER HOUR

NATE LIGHTBOURNE

NMY BAR AND RESTAURANT

Grand Turk

Grand Turk

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

is seeking to employ a:

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

To work 6 days per week.

Wages starting at $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: HYNETTA FORBES/ DUKENYA’S TCI SOUVENIRS

BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

14521

14524

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

(649) 332-5963

(649) 241-2579

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

COCO BISTRO

CRANDELL LIGHTBOURNE

#1 Cultural Market Place

MAC MOTORS LTD.

L&M MINI MART

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

is seeking to employ a:

SALES PERSON

To work 5 days per week salary $300 a week

(649) 246-9786

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ:

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

14545

CONTACT: THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 331-3887

CONTACT: 14527

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

14529

(649) 343-1056

(649) 345-0557

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

LONG BAY EXPRESS

OLYMPIC CONSTRUCTION

MARCIA G.A. GLINTON

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

14354

CONTACT:

MAKER

CONTACT: (649) 941-8111

CONTACT: (649) 431-1241

CONTACT: (649) 244-5627

(649) 331-3887

14525

GRAND TURK

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ:

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. To do general cleaning Salary $6.25 per hour

Salary: $7.00 per hour

(649) 431-7039

CONTACT:

Is seeking to employ a:

KESHINA PARKER

IT PERSON CABINET LABOURER Salary: $10.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT:

Salary: $7.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week

RAYNOLD PIERRE

Must have 10 years’ experience as a registered Yoga Instructor.

Required to teach a minimum of 2 classes per day, 4 hours total.

Must be willing to work 6 days per week

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

CONTACT: (649) 241-3344

LEW AND JAN CONSTRUCTION Is seeking to employ a:

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

LABOURER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

Must be willing to work 6 days per week

14547

KENNRICK GARDINER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

RETREAT YOGA & WELLNESS

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

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

14550

14538

(649) 243-4272

(649) 241-1532

CLEANER

Salary: $100 per week Must be willing to work 6 days a week

CONTACT:

(649) 339-3841

2 NAIL TECHNICIANS YOGA TEACHER

14551

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

Starting Wage: $6.25/hour

Is seeking to employ a:

DOMESTIC WORKER

Grand Turk

LABOURER STORE CLERK

CONTACT:

Is seeking to employ:

1 DOMESTIC WORKER 1 CASHIER

(649) 431-2617

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Grand Turk

Downtown Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

MAGGIE’S RENTALS

ROXY BEAUTY SALON

Industrial Park, Providenciales

is seeking to employ a:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

(649) 342-4656

14531

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

CONTACT:

(649) 241-6715

14548

REPAIR IT4U

(649) 946-5547

CONTACT:

(649) 232-2227

14526

THIS POSITION ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDERS

CONTACT:

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

14546

SANDRA MACLEOD

MAINTENANCE MAN

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

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

(649) 432-1579

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

(649) 241-0397

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

14549

$7.00 PER HOUR

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

14542

14541

(649) 246-4769

$6.50 PER HOUR

14137

CONTACT: THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

$6.50 PER HOUR

To clean hotel room (s)/ laundry. Must be willing to work holidays and weekends Salary: $6.25 per hour

KITCHEN HELPER

14522

$ 6.50 PER HOUR

DOMESTIC WORKER

14540

CHEF

Salary: $8.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week

DOMESTIC WORKER

14530

$6.50 PER HOUR

14460

PLUMBER

DOMESTIC WORKER

$6.50 PER HOUR

BARTENDER

14537

LABOURERS

May 13-19, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

NOTICE

Is seeking to employ a:

Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 1990

A Planning Application, registered as PR 13015 by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Department of Engineering and Maintenance Services, has been submitted to the department of planning for consideration of a Restaurant and Bar located on block 60700/96 in Norway & Five Cays on the islands of Providenciales.

Anyone wishing to make a representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, Grand Turk or Providenciales, within twenty eight (28) days of publication of this notice.

Notice dated:

April 28, 2017

NOTICE

SAGICOR LIFE INC Sagicor Life Inc. is licensed with the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission (“Commission”) to carry on insurance as a domestic insurer, limited to long Term, Group Life and Health Insurance business. Pursuant to Section 34 of the Financial Services Commission Ordinance, Sagicor Life Inc. has made application for the revocation of its insurer’s license and is desirous of having the Commission release its restricted deposit.

The public is invited to advise the Commission in writing whether or not there are any outstanding insurance liabilities including outstanding claims to Sagicor Life Inc.

14536

INFORMATION SHALL BE SENT TO; DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION CARIBBEAN PLACE LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS OR CAN BE EMAILED TO FSC@TCIWAY.TC • THE COMMISSION REMAINS OPEN TO RECEIVING INFORMATION ON THE AFORESAID UNTIL MAY 28, 2017 AFTER WHICH TIME THE COMMISSION WILL TAKE NECESSARY STEPS IN THIS MATTER MILLER SIMONS O’SULLIVAN ATTORNEY’S-AT-LAW FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAGICOR LIFE INC. APRIL 28, 2017

CLASSIFIEDS 35

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR Job Purpose: Responsible for managing Housekeeping operations and performing highly diversified duties in support of the organization’s business goals and objectives.

Essential Duties: 1. Plans, organizes, and manages Housekeeping operations, which includes, but is not limited to: ensuring standards dictating the quality of cleaning in all guest suites, fitness center, and other assigned areas are in place and maintained; inventory control of amenities and linen; liaises with resort management to rectify guest complaints; prepares payroll documentation weekly.

2. Works closely with the resort’s leadership to plan, develop and execute the organization’s short and long-term strategies 3. Provides leadership and vision to the housekeeping department; coaches and supports the team; liaises with other department heads to ensure needs are met 4. Resolves customer complaints and ensures customer satisfaction 5. Identifies, assigns, leads, directs, and performs tasks essential to housekeeping’s operation including, but not limited to: arrival cleans, owner arrivals, spring cleans 6. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow 7. Manage inventory process – coordinate ordering, record and monitor items, receive and issue goods, manage and participate in physical inventory of amenities and linen 8. Regularly reviews processes and procedures and amends as necessary to increase productivity and improve efficiencies 9. Hires, manages, mentors and trains staff; establishes performance guidelines; evaluates departmental/staff performance; executes disciplinary actions as necessary in consultation and collaboration with the Operations Manager/Human Resources Manager 10.

Ensures housekeeping policies and procedures are kept current and applicable, and are updated in the Housekeeping Standards of Performance manual 11.

Responds to inquiries relative to housekeeping issues, concerns, requests, procedures and projects in a timely manner 12.

Ensures housekeeping team and other departments have cohesive working relationships 13.

Ensures departmental compliance with the policies, procedures and guidelines of Ocean Club Resorts and TCIG health and safety regulations; maintains logs for incident reports 14.

Keep housekeeping areas neat, tidy, organized and in compliance with TCIG health and safety regulations 15.

Report any facility or equipment needs to the Operations Manager 16.

Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or any other person authorized to give instructions or assignments Skills/Qualifications: 1. To perform this job successfully, individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily 2. High School Diploma, plus relevant education and 3-5 years supervisory experience, preferably in a resort environment 3. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others 4.

Thorough knowledge of housekeeping procedures, operations and equipment 5. Self-motivated and dependable with a strong work ethic and good problem solving skills 6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to speak, read and write fluently in English language 7. Professional appearance and demeanor Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook 14522

36 CLASSIFIEDS

A&G VARIETY STORE

ALBERT STUBBS

Is seeking to employ a:

is seeking to employ a:

LABOURER

CASHIER

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

4 K’S DOCUMENT SERVICES Acting on Behalf of our client

May 13-19, 2017

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

FIVE CAYS

BLAZE CONSTRUCTION

Industrial Park

CLAUDE JOSEPH

BONNIE ADAMSR&B TIRES

Blue Mountain

Leeward Highway

is seeking to employ a:

is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

Jason Francis Is seeking to employ a:

is seeking to employ a:

14622

(649) 339-6100.

JAMESLY PROSPER AND SNIP CLIP BARBER SHOP

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

(649) 231-5170 OR 347-7889

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 4 days per week

Salary: 46.25 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week

CONTACT:

JEAN PENNIUS PIERRE

(649) 342-4832

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Is seeking to employ a:

14626

14606

Behind Ball Park

is seeking to employ a:

LABOURER NAIL TECHNICIAN

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

(649) 346-2972

JR CONSTRUCTION

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a:

(649) 344-1470

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

IMPRESSIONS BEAUTY SALON

CONTACT:

JONATHAN ROBERTS

JILL SWANN

is seeking to employ a:

(649) 341-6493

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

Is seeking to employ a:

LABOURER

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

(649) 432-8265

FLOYD BETHEL

14612

CONTACT:

DENISE SMITH

D.N.M CONNECTION

14619

To work 5 days a week interested persons.

(649) 345-1674

NAIL TECHNICIAN BARBER 14600

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT:

Is seeking to employ a:

Salary: $250 per week Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Monday – Saturday 9:00am- 6:00 pm

CONTACT: (649) 241-0348

14634

Leeward Highway

Is seeking to employ a:

CONTACT:

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

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

14591

CLAYMORE GROUP LTD. CREATIVE NAIL CARE

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

14592

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 232-4548

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

CONTACT: 14586

14609

(649) 244-0660

(649) 241-6565

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

14594

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

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

HANDYMAN GREENKEEPER

LEANDRA CLARKE GRAND TURK

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

BARBER LABOURER HELPER

DOMESTIC WORKER

PAINTER LABOURER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

(649) 244-0117

BIG AL’S

BURKLEY MALCOLM Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICIAN

COOK

LABOURER

2 DOMESTIC WORKERS

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

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

Salary: $10.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

(649) 431-6890 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY

HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 231-0146

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

DEEP BLUE CLEANING

CONTACT: (649) 345-5284

BABYSITTER

Applicant must be honest, reliable and good with children Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 347-5711

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ:

Salary: $6.501 per hour Must be willing to work 4 days per week

(649) 232-4219

KAY STUBBS

KARL SILVER

14637

(649) 442-1349

14595

Salary: $10.00 Per Hour Must Be Willing To Work 5 Days Per Week

14635

Is seeking to employ:

Is seeking to employ a:

14639

M&W ELECTRICAL SERVICES

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT: 14628

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 241-9595

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary $800.00 per month

CONTACT: (649) 232-7827

14643

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 231-3122

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

14610

(649) 242-1164

14623

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT: 14493

(649) 231-7047

Salary: $10.00 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week

14638

CONTACT:

Salary: $6.25 per hour

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

14596

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

14616

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

CLASSIFIEDS 37

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

MARIE BERRY

MARILYN WILLIAMS Grand Turk

MS&J TIRE SHOP

Is seeking to employ a:

is seeking to employ a:

is seeking to employ a:

PABLO’S BARBER SHOP

To work construction For six days a week. May be required to work some holidays.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 14525

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

TEKORAH PRATT-HAYLES Is seeking to employ a:

TIKI HUT

(649) 231-2599

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 243-3204

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

SOWING SEE LEARNING CENTER

Is seeking to employ a:

is seeking to employ an:

(649) 331-8531

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

TRAVIS PARKER Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

CONTACT:

UNION BARBER SHOP Is seeking to employ:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 231-3116

CONTACT: (649) 231-1474

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

14602

(649) 941-5341

14640

14536

CONTACT:

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

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

14598

CONTACT:

SCUBA INSTRUCTOR/ ENGINEER

UNITY ONLINE SERVICES

WESLEY METHODIST SCHOOL

YVON JOSEPH PETIT

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

CONTACT: (649) 442-2549

Salary: $400.00 per week

CONTACT: 14601

Salary: $8.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

HELP WANTED DOMESTIC LABOURER WORKER We are looking for a

(649) 232-7177

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 231-0360

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT: (649) 241-8978

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

PLEASE CONTACT ROLAND GULA AT :

(649) 941-5802

(649) 941-7825

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

PRIVATE FAMILY

AIDE Seeking an:

To work with 6 year old boy with Autism. The ideal candidate must be reliable, trainable and enthusiastic.

This position is ideal for a recent high school graduate, a college student or individual with teaching experience.

Salary and hours of work are negotiable.

INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD EMAIL:

14646

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

Wage starts @ $6.25 per. hr

14605

(649) 242-2824

14617

CONTACT:

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

Must be willing to work 5 days per week

14633

Salary: $6.25 per hour

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

14629

BARBER

LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour

(649) 331-8531

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

TURKS AND CAICOS AGGRESSOR II

GRAND TURK

Sailfish Lane, Venetian Road Is seeking to employ a:

UPHOLSTERY Salary: $800.00 per month

CONTACT:

TRANQUILITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

SOWING SEE LEARNING CENTER

Salary: $800.00 per month

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

(649) 345-9167

14589

14588

Salary: $6.50 Per Hour Must Be Willing To Work 6 Days Per Week

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

Is seeking to employ a:

is seeking to employ a:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

LABOURER HANDYMAN TEACHER TONY LIGHTBOURNE

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

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

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

AND SEND RESUME TO LABOUR

Is seeking to employ a:

(649) 345-1631

KITCHEN HELPER MASON MAID CAREGIVER

DOMESTIC WORKER (649) 241-2179

(649) 242-7957

14614

CONTACT:

(649) 342-4656

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

SHARINTON FORBES

Is seeking to employ a:

HANDYMAN LABOURER

(649) 345-3682

Must be willing to work 5 days a week

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SEAN ROGERS

SAMUEL HALL/SAMBO CONTRACTING is seeking to employ a:

Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 4 days per week

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

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

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Is seeking to employ a:

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

(649) 341-5804

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REPAIR IT4U

(649) 346-9191

Salary: $6.50 per hour Applicant must be honest, reliable and willing to work

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(649) 346-6258

CONTACT:

is seeking to employ a:

TIRE MAN BARBER LABOURER LABOURER CONTACT: CONTACT:

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CONTACT:

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

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Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Venetian Road

Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

CARETAKER LABOURER

PENN DRY WALL AND DESIGN

Airport Road

THERAPYTCI@GMAIL.COM

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FIVE CAYS

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MARIE ALISA FEDNA ETIENNE

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May 13-19, 2017

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C&J CONSULTANCY

Acting on behalf of our clients are seeking the following positions Smith Electrical & Plumbing, Breeze Construction/ Williams Constructions, Road Side Quality, Pat Construction, A&P Construction

PAINTER

11461

(649) 346-0493

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We require an extremely confident Mixologist to join our fun, happy, and hardworking team.

• must be experienced in the field; • be capable of designing cocktails and menus; • prepare costings and budgets; • experienced at purchasing and inventory control; • must be willing to work 6 days per week; • have excellent customer focus and service; • must be trustworthy, reliable, and can work independently; Please apply with professional references and qualifications.

Turks & Caicos Islanders will get first preference.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

PLEASE CONTACT: AR@GRIFFITHSANDPARTNERS.COM WITH RESUMES AND REFERENCES

TC INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LTD.

LILUCE TILE CONTRACTING Is seeking to employ a:

Is seeking to employ a:

TILE LAYER Salary: $8.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: (649) 346-1897

Applicant should possess a trained teacher’s diploma or Certificate with 3 or more years’ experience in the classroom.

• Applicants with first degree beside their Teachers 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 student with multi-cultures back ground • Have an 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 APPLICATION can be dropped off at B.E.S.T Institute office, 250 Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales.

APPLICATION CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT B.E.S.T INSTITUTE OFFICE, 250 BAY ROAD, BLUE HILLS, PROVIDENCIALES. OR EMAIL BESTINSTITUTE@TCIWAY.TC • TEL: 649-941-4802

HIGH PRESSURE WELDER ELECTRICIAN NEEDED Must be willing to work on weekends and Public Holidays. Work includes general on-the-job assistance.

Salary $7.00 Per Hour.

CONTACT: (649) 231-2167

ADVERTISE

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THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

CONTACT:

14649

Salary: $6.50 Per Hour Must Be Willign To Work 6 Days Per Week

1 MECHANIC

MIXOLOGIST REQUIRED

PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER

BARMAID LABOURER (649) 241-0611

EMAIL: OCARTALBOT@JAFOOE.COM

$6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 232-2001 • POSITIONS HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS

BETHANY’S EDUCATIONAL & SOCIAL TRAINING (B.E.S.T.) INSTITUTE INC

Is seeking to employ a:

CONTACT:

BELONGERS/PRC HOLDERS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE

• Minimum of 5 years Cell Phone Repair experience • Minimum of 3 years Micro Soldering • Ability to read schematic and diagnose faulty devices • Proficient in Hardware and Software Repairs • Cell phone Unlocking experience • Salary is based on experience

IBO SHOP

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

CALL 231 2366

2 LABOURERS $7.00 per hour

CELL PHONE REPAIR TECHNICIAN REQUIRED

Candidates should have the following minimum experience/ qualifications: • Valid driving license • University graduate • At least 5 years’ experience selling in dynamic and fast moving industry • Experience of corporate sales • A proven history of exceeding sales targets • Excellent administrative and communication skills • Willingness to work week-ends and additional hours when required Salary based upon experience $3,000-$4,000 per month

Five Cays Is seeking to employ:

$8.00 per hour

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AUTO SALES/SALES

G SPOT BAR

Held by work permit holder

Must be willing to do hard physical labour outdoors, be able to contribute to all aspects of farm work: harvesting, slaughtering, weeding, maintaining farm equipment and buildings. Must be able to drive stick-shift vehicle. Must be able to speak English. Wages: $7/hour 7am-5pm Monday-Saturday

To work 6 days a week, Salary is $6.00 per hour

PLEASE EMAIL CV’S TO CKLIMITED@GMAIL.COM

ELECTRICIAN

2 FARM LABOURERS

GARDNER

COOK

$7.00 per hour

$8.00 per hour

PLUMBER $8-10per hour

ISLAND FARMS SEEKS

THE TUSCANY

Is seeking to employ a:

CONTACT 941-4667

MASON $8-10 per hour

CONTACT: DARLING86@HOTMAIL.COM

Is seeking to employ:

FINISH CARPENTER

$7.00 per hour

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SEND ALL RESUMES TO P.O.BOX 543 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MAY 24TH, 2017

DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 per hour

Blue Hills

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LABOUR: $6.25 per hour

• Must have 5 years’ experience on the line with Italian Cuisine.

• Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

• Must be available 6 nights a week.

• Must speak, read and write English.

• Must work well with other and work well under pressure.

• Must have a clean police record.

Salary: $8.50 per hour Belongers need only apply

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COOK

P&D EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY

14557

Is seeking to employ a:

14648

BELLA LUNA RESTAURANT

IN THIS SPACE! ONLY

$33

PER WEEK

CALL 946-4664

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TURKS AND CAICOS AGGRESSOR II

HEAD CHEF

REQUIREMENTS AS FOLLOW: 1. Must hold current STCW 2. At least 3 years’ experience as head chef 3. Able to plan weekly menu’s plus special diet & allergy requirements 4. Must have experience cooking on yacht 5. Follow captains instructions with regard to

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

5 DOMESTIC WORKERS

daily boat maintenance/ administration and paper work 6. Living and Working on board the vessel 7 days a week, including Sundays and holidays Belongers need only apply Starting Salary $400.00

PLEASE SEND EMAILS TO CLADAGGRESSOR@GMAIL.COM 14620

OR CALL 941-7825

• Promoting a positive image of the property to guests.

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

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

Minimum of 2-3 years in the specialized field.

specialized field.

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

2 LABOURERS

• Promoting a positive image of the property to guests.

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

Minimum of 2-3 years in the specialized field.

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

2 KITCHEN HELPER 1 WAITRESS • Assists in organizing and facilitating the day-to day operations of the kitchen.

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

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

Minimum of 1-2 years in the

Building Services Design Ltd. is currently seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the following position.

ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

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

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

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

The applicant must have extensive experience in the installation, including testing and commissioning of electrical services.

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

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

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

InterHealth Canada Construction and Services has pleasure in announcing the following vacancies within the Facilities Management Departments at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales & Cockburn Town Medical Centre, Grand Turk

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATION IS JUNE 2ND 2017

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Hospital Porters PROVIDENCIALES & GRAND TURK

AFFIDAVIT

40 hours per week. 5 Shifts per week. Shift patterns include weekends, late shift and night shifts.

Responsible for Transporting Patients and Specimen in accordance to Infection Control Policies. Performing some cleaning duties to maintain a clean environment and adhere to cleaning schedules Complies with hygiene, health and safety policies and procedures

Domestic Assistants GRAND TURK

40 hours per week. 5 shifts per week. Shift patterns include weekends and late shift.

Performing all cleaning duties to maintain a clean environment and adhere to cleaning schedules Complies with hygiene, health and safety policies and procedures.

BETTY NORMA FORBES & BERKLEY EUGENE FORBES TITLE NO: 10203/71 SECTION: NORTH WEST SUBURBS ISLAND: GRAND TURK

Appointments will be made based on successful interview, positive reference check, and clear Police check. Previous experience is preferred, but not essential. Training is provided.

Excellent communications skills and previous customer service experience is necessary.

Belongers only are invited to apply.

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INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE FORWARD YOUR RESUME TO: DPINNOCK@INTERHEALTHCANADA.TC • FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT DONIQUE PINNOCK ON TEL: 941-2800 EXT 71801

14583

THE ABOVE ORIGINAL LAND CERTIFICATE HAS BEEN INADVERTENTLY MISPLACED/LOST.

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CONTACT: 649-946-5500 EXT.35313

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

PLEASE FAX YOUR APPLICATION TO: 649-946-8506 – BUILDING SERVICES DESIGN LTD. EMAIL: ACCOUNTS@BSD. TC OR MAIL TO: P.O BOX 641PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS • PLEASE COPY APPLICATION TO: LABOUR COMMISSIONER PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

• Greet patrons in a friendly manner.

• Food and beverage serving skills.

• Lifting heavy trays, clearing tables.

Minimum of 1-2 years in the specialized field.

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

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CLASSROOM TEACHER FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

COX MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED Cox Plaza, 15 Five Cays Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Tel: 649-941-3650 Fax: 649-946-4283 bac@tciway.tc

SEEKS TO RECRUIT FOR THE FOLLOWING POSTS:

2 X HVAC TECHNICIAN/ FOREMAN

JOB SUMMARYResponsible for planning, implementing and directing the sales activities of the company in a designated area to achieve sales objectives.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage and support personnel in the day to day operation.

• Liaise with the client, attend project review meetings and address client concerns.

• Plan, implement and control a production schedule for HVAC projects.

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role is essential.

• HVAC Technician Certification, Mitsubishi City Multi & Lennox VRF Certified. Project Management Skills.

• Ability to represent the company in a professional manner.

SALARY-Negotiable between $ 44,000 to $ 68,000 per annum based on education, qualifications and experience.

2 HVAC TECHNICIAN

JOB SUMMMARY-Assemble, install, maintain and repair industrial, commercial and domestic air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Installation of HVAC units, including electronic and mechanical components • Troubleshoot and repair HVAC units including electronic and mechanical components RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar role is essential.

• HVAC Technician Certification • Ability to represent the company in a professional manner.

SALARY-Negotiable between $ 22, 000 to $ 40, 000 per annum based on education, qualifications and experience.

1 HVAC DUCT FABRICATOR/INSTALLER JOB SUMMARY -Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair duct work products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. Includes sheet metal and fiber glass duct installers who install prefabricated ducts used for HVAC.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Determine project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences, and required methods and materials, according to blueprints& drawings • Maneuver completed units into position for installation, and anchor the units.

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role is essential.

• HVAC Duct Fabricator Certification.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CLASSROOM TEACHER FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM: • Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials on an individualized basis for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom lessons for children with autism.

• Develops and implements individualized behavioral, instructional, and/or curricular management for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.

• Creates a variety of individualized documents and materials (e.g. games, schedules, visual supports, observation and success logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and promoting student growth and development.

• Maintains individualized instructional materials, daily activity/incident logs and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.

• Monitors students throughout the day and within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

• Collects ongoing daily data on educational objectives for the purpose of reviewing with other team members and family, as well as to ensure learning goals are being met and are adequate for each individual student’s needs.

• Daily communication with families to ensure optimal programming.

• Works collaboratively with all staff in/out of the program.

• Works collaboratively with all school and HOPE Foundation staff and consultants.

• Maintains individual records of daily, weekly, monthly behavioral and academic progress.

• Maintains individual records of assessments and evaluations, both standardized and anecdotal.

SALARY-Negotiable between $ 21,000 to $ 28,000 per annum based on education, qualifications and experience.

1 LABOURER

JOB SUMMARY -Performs a variety of basic technical tasks related to assisting in the service and repair of all heating and air conditioning systems.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • design, manufacture, and install a basic duct fitting • Assists HVAC Technician in repairing/ installing mechanical and electrical systems on heating and cooling equipment.

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • A Minimum of 3 years knowledge of basic HVAC systems.

• Knowledge on operating hand tools • Requires the ability to lift, carry medium weights, up to 75 lb SALARY-Wages range between $6.50 to $ 8.50 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

1 DOMESTIC WORKER

JOB SUMMARY- Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain the residence in a clean and orderly manner.

IN ADDITION: • Attends in-service training and presentations online and face-to-face (ABA overview, visual schedules, modifying curriculum, behavioral supports, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions with the support of the HOPE Foundation of Autism Awareness.

• Supports community outreach and work with families of children with autism or children with suspected autism.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, and Abilities Candidates are required to understand and have a working knowledge of the following: • The principals and techniques of Applied Behavior Analysis; techniques used in the

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Oversee laundry and cleaning for household • Purchase or order groceries and household supplies to keep kitchens stocked and record expenditures.

• Request repair services.

• Care for children by overseeing their activities, providing companionship, and assisting them with dressing, bathing, eating, and other needs.

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • A minimum of 5 years experience • Must be able to understand, speak & write English.

SALARY- $13,000 per annum

assessment and treatment of disabilities; instructional procedures and practices; intellectual, sensory, and physical development of children; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior.

Ability is required to perform the following: • Schedule activities and/or meetings; collate data; and use recommended educational tools. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups especially children with autism; maintaining confidentiality; working with interruptions; adaptability/flexibility; and leadership and direction.

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions may require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching.

• Knowledge of IEP philosophy, function, production, and monitoring is highly desirable.

GENERAL INFORMATION Candidates must be qualified teachers of children with autism (holding a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Special Education) with a minimum of (5-7) years teaching experience.

Candidates must show experience working with children who have challenging behaviors.

APPLICATION PROCESS Interested candidates should apply to the School’s Business Office by letter, email or fax as soon as possible.

All applications MUST include the following: • Letter of Application • Curriculum Vitae – to include the contact details of at least three (3) current references • A recent photo • Sample lesson plan Failure to provide all above information may result in being disqualified.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within four (4) weeks of making an application, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

The closing date for applications is May 15 2017. Short listed candidates will be invited to interview via SKYPE. No applications will be considered after the closing date.

FULL CONTACT DETAILS: MRS. MAXCIA RIGBY DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN THE HOPE FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM AWARENESS (TCI) INC. • AUTISMTCI@GMAIL.COM

ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A RESUME, CONTACT INFORMATION, COVER LETTER, TWO LETTER OF REFERENCE (ONE FROM A FORMER EMPLOYER, COPIES OF EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS, A POLICE RECORD AND A COPY OF PASSPORT PHOTO PAGE TO BAC@TCIWAY.TC. TO REQUEST A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE EMAIL BAC@TCIWAY.TC.

PLEASE CC: DR. GRACE LAPPIN DIRECTOR/EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT • THE HOPE FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM AWARENESS (TCI) INC. DRLAPPINTCCICC@AOL.COM

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INTERESTED TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDERS MUST ALSO SUBMIT COPIES OF THEIR APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION TO THE TCI WORK PERMIT BOARD. ALL POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 27TH, 2017

May 13-19, 2017

DR. KATHY BOISVERT EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT • THE HOPE FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM AWARENESS (TCI) I • NC. KBOISVERT@BMRSD.NET

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES GOVERNMENT VACANCIES – (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 26TH MAY 2017)

Director of Health Policy and Planning DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services LOCATION: Grand Turk Salary: Grade 9 - $59,552.50 per annum

JOB SUMMARY This is a senior management position with responsibility for leading the Health Policy and Planning Unit. The job holder is also responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of health sector policies, plans, strategies and programmes under the advisement of the MHAHS Director of Health Services, Permanent Secretary, Deputy Secretary and other members of the senior management team. He/ she works with MHAHS units/departments to develop, assess and update departmental health policies and plans and aids them in the design and implementation.

Emergency Medical Technician DEPARTMENT: Emergency Medical Services LOCATION: Various SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position will respond to emergencies in a safe manner and assist in the extrication, stabilization, care and transportation of the ill and injured as required.

Senior Internal Auditor DEPARTMENT: Office of the Chief Internal

Auditor LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The successful candidate will be accountable to the Chief Internal Auditor through the Internal Audit Manager and have responsibility for developing the strategy, financial and operational audits and taking lead responsibility for these audits as part of the approve annual internal audit plan.

Senior Internal Auditor (Information Technology) DEPARTMENT: Office of the Chief Internal

Auditor LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The successful candidate will be accountable to the Chief Internal Auditor through the Internal Audit Manager and have responsibility for developing the strategy for IT Audits and taking lead responsibility for IT audits as part of the approved annual internal audit plan. The post holder will also be responsible for IT security and protocols within the Office of Chief Internal Auditor.

Senior Financial Audit Manager DEPARTMENT: National Audit Office

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 10 - $73,185.00 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Financial Audit Manager has responsibility for the annual auditing cycle as directed by the Auditor General. The incumbent in this position will be accountable for the execution of audits within time and budget.

This position is constrained by timeliness and accuracy in reporting and must ensure conformity and consistency of its actions with prevailing International Standards on Auditing (ISA’s), the International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAI) or other relevant standards.

accountable to the Auditor General for providing leadership and managing several financial, performance and compliance audits across Government, Statutory and other Public Bodies.

Information Technology (IT) Audit Manager DEPARTMENT: National Audit Office

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 10 - $73,185.00 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: Plans, supervises and finalizes IT audits and reviews at all levels of complexity and breadth of Government and other public entities’ activities in order to achieve the NAO’s audit objectives.

Comprehensive knowledge of principles, standards, methodologies and practices associated with IT Audits. Utilize sound IT audit experience, risks and controls and assurance processes in strengthening IT Governance across all Government and public entities audited by the NAO.

Principal (Long Bay High School) DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: $46,996.25 per annum plus allowances

Deputy Auditor General DEPARTMENT: National Audit Office

JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior professional position which has responsibility for managing and supervising a coeducational institution. The job holder is required to ensure that discipline is maintained among the academic and student body and to prepare and manage the school’s annual budget and supply inventory. The position is responsible for the cost centre operations.

JOB SUMMARY: The role of Deputy Auditor General (DAG) is a significant leadership appointment with wideranging responsibility. As a member of the National Audit Office (NAO) management’s team, the Deputy Auditor General is responsible and

Vice Principal (Adelaide Oemler

LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: $79,950.00 per annum plus allowances

For more details regarding this position, kindly refer to the attached documents or visit www.gov.tc.

Please Note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed, Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES GOVERNMENT VACANCIES – (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 26TH MAY 2017)

Primary School) DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: North Caicos SALARY: $43,111.50 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior professional position which has responsibility for assisting the Principal with the administration of the daily operations of the primary school. The job holder is required to help the Principal to manage school operations, supervise staff and students, ensure the appropriate instruction and discipline of the student body and manage the school’s finances and supply inventory.

Procurement Officer DEPARTMENT: Deputy Governor’s Office

(CCPM) LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: $33,415.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY: The post holder supports the Director of Contracts and Corporate Performance Management and the office by providing guidance on procurement and project management matters to Ministries, Departments, Statutory Bodies and other Public Bodies to allow for effective project and business decisions.

Education Officer (Special Needs) DEPARTMENT: Education Department

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This managerial position is responsible for the direction and oversight of a school system or set of programs in a specialised field and will oversee formulation of policies, setting of standards, development of the capabilities of staff, development and promotion of programs and targets to increase and improve capacity of the education sector.

Assistant Teacher DEPARTMENT: Education Department

LOCATION: Grand Turk and Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a paraprofessional position which has responsibility for working under a teacher’s supervision to give students additional attention and instruction.

Administrative Officer DEPARTMENT: Maritime Department (PLS) & Exchange of Information Unit (GDT) SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this post will be responsible for preparing appropriate documentation for approval, ensures all transactions are properly recorded.

The incumbent will also manage databases, systems for filing and secure all documents that are sensitive and/or confidential.

Head of Secretariat DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Home Affairs,

Transportation and Communication LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior position responsible for coordinating the political and administrative interface between the Minister and Permanent Secretary in the allocated Ministry.

Radio Communication Systems Manager (RCSM) DEPARTMENT: Disaster Management and

Emergencies LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of the Department of Disaster and Emergencies (DDME) the Radio Communications System Manager (CSM) is responsible for maintenance and repair of radio equipment, as well as receiving and transmitting communication.

Community Preparedness Officer DEPARTMENT: Disaster Management and

Emergencies LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415 plus Allowances JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Community Preparedness Manager the Community Preparedness Officer is responsible for assisting in the administration of the Department’s Community Preparedness Programme.

Clerk of Works DEPARTMENT: Public Works Department –

Project Management Division LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6.1 - $33,415.00 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: The job holder’s responsibilities include ensuring value for money for TCIG by checking the installation, specification and workmanship in government contracts and ensuring that they meet the contractual requirements. Ensuring Works are too high standards, to time and budget and to the satisfaction of facility users. Assisting with the preparation and implementation of routine and periodic maintenance programmes relating to government buildings.

Development Control Officer DEPARTMENT: Planning Department

LOCATION: Grand Turk and Providenciales SALARY: Grade: 8.1 $51,147.50 plus

For more details regarding this position, kindly refer to the attached documents or visit www.gov.tc.

Please Note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed, Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES GOVERNMENT VACANCIES – (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 26TH MAY 2017) allowances JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior management position with nationwide responsibility for the administration of the Development Control Unit within the Department of Planning and the enforcement of the Physical Planning Ordinance and the regulations made thereunder throughout TCI. The job holder will oversee the Department’s daily functions, manage the Building Control Section, ensure the enforcement of the Code, educate the public and liaise as required regarding amendments to the Planning and Building Regulations.

R. O. Plant Operator DEPARTMENT: Water Undertaking

LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 4.1 $21,935.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This position includes operational and daily maintenance of reverse osmosis (RO) plants. The jobholder will liaise with the Water Engineer to plan and complete preventative maintenance of the RO plant and execute daily operational tasks required to operate the RO plants.

Trained Senior Mechanic/Technician

Mechanic Division LOCATION: Grand Turk

SALARY: Grade 5.1 $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the, repair and servicing of TCIG vehicles. The job holder is required to perform regular vehicle servicing, maintenance, the troubleshooting of faults and to effect repairs. The job holder is also required to provide supervision and guidance to the Mechanic Helper to ensure safe work practices and quality control.

Canine Enforcement Officer DEPARTMENT: Customs Department

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1- $26,650.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will be responsible for general Customs duties, which includes and is not limited to; maintaining Customs Intelligence Database, assisting at the Transit Sheds, Airport, FBO and Bonded Warehouses; be actively involved in searches of passengers, premises, vessels and aircrafts for evidence of narcotics as well as aiding in the pursuit of suspected criminals. The incumbent will be responsible for the operational deployment of their canine and daily care, feed and exercise of the canine.

Commissioner of Labour DEPARTMENT: Employment Services

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 10.1 -$73,185.00 per annum, with allowances of approximately $6900.00 per annum.

JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior managerial and professional position, which has nationwide responsibility for the management and coordination of the various aspects of the labour and the TCI employment system providing strategic direction at the highest level to ensure harmonious labour relations and economic growth and development of the people of the Turks & Caicos Islands. This includes developing and implementing policies and protocols for promoting international labour standards in TCI. Providing leadership to the Deputy Commissioner and Senior Labour Inspectors, Senior Employment Officer and Secretary to Immigration Board.

Customer Service Clerk DEPARTMENT: Customer Service Center

team is dedicated towards making sure that the customer queries are resolved on time and that they are satisfied with the organization, thereby leaving a good impression.

Customs Officer DEPARTMENT: Customs Department

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1- $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The Customs Officer is responsible for general Customs duties, which includes and is not limited to; maintaining Customs Intelligence Database, assisting at the Transit Sheds, Airports, FBO and Bonded Warehouses; carrying out Post Audit Verifications; as well as monitoring Bond Accounts.

Deputy Director CITU

DEPARTMENT: Central Information and Technology Unit LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 9.1- $59,552.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: Deputy Director of Information Technology reports directly to the department head and is a key member of the department’s executive management team. The work of this position emphasizes the management, coordination and planning of all functions of a major organizational unit of the Information Technology Department.

Deputy Director SPPD

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 4.1- $21,935.00 per annum

DEPARTMENT: Strategic Policy and Planning Unit LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 9.1- $59,552.50 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: Customer’s services is an integral part of the Department of an organization, especially one like the Ministry of Border Control Customer Service Department known as the One Stop Shop. It means communicating with the customers and answering their queries both locally and internationally. Hence, the customer services

JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior professional and technical position.

This post has the responsibility of assisting in shaping and facilitating and implementing economic policies to promote sustainable economic and social development, providing project management supervision and monitoring and assessing impacts and has oversight

For more details regarding this position, kindly refer to the attached documents or visit www.gov.tc.

Please Note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed, Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES GOVERNMENT VACANCIES – (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 26TH MAY 2017) responsibility for resource mobilization including debt contacting, negotiations and reporting, coordination of donor programs and assisting with overseeing the day to day operations of the Department.

Director of Immigration DEPARTMENT: Immigration Department

LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 10.1 -$73,185.00 per annum, with allowances of approximately $4,560.00 per annum.

JOB SUMMARY: This is a Senior Management position with strategic oversight and responsibility for the administration of the entire Border Control and Enforcement / Immigration Turks and Caicos Islands. The job holder will be responsible for devising strategies to implement Policies that oversee the Department’s daily functions, manage the staff, and ensure that policies under the Immigration Ordinance are followed; facilitate social dialogue which protects the interest, rights and obligating of Employers and Employees; allow lawful entry of people who will benefit the Turks and Caicos Islands, while preventing abuse of T.C.I society and economy; allow a pathway to citizenship while encouraging social cohesion.

Financial Manager

DEPARTMENT: Accountant General Department LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8.1- $51,147.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior professional position, which has been established in each Ministry within the government. Each Financial Manager has a responsibility for compliance with the TCI Public Service budgetary and financial policy such as revenue generation, cost containment and delivery of other budget targets. They will provide advice to the Permanent Secretary and Heads of Department on financial matters and ensure that the Ministry’s and Department’s financial and budgeting procedures and practices are appropriate.

administrative support functions in the office.

Project Manager

DEPARTMENT: Strategic Policy and Planning Unit LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8.1- $51,147.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is senior professional position within the Strategic Planning and Policy Department, Ministry of Finance. The incumbent is expected to play a leadership role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of all activities related to the Development Budget.

Senior Tax Officer DEPARTMENT: Revenue Control Unit

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 7.1- $41,205.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: To ensure the smooth running and functioning of the Section; to ensure that the Revenue Department meets its objectives and to promote and facilitate taxpayers’ compliance.

Citizenship Caseworker

DEPARTMENT: Registration and Citizenship LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 5.1- $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative position which has departmental responsibility for Case work / prepare various residency certificates.

Data Processor DEPARTMENT: Registration and Citizenship LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 4 -$21,935.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative support position, which has departmental responsibility to assist in case work/preparation of various residency certificates including passport. It also has responsibility for

Senior Finance Officer

DEPARTMENT: Accountant General Department LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7.1- $41,205.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will provide financial support to the Ministry/Administrative Unit assigned on all financial matters pertaining to that portfolio (including all departments and sections). He/she will ensure that the portfolio fulfills the financial requirements of the Public Financial Management Ordinance and Regulations 2012 and the Public Procurement Ordinance 2012 and ensure that all accounting and financial systems of the portfolio are properly structured and are managed in an efficient and timely manner

Liaison Officer DEPARTMENT: Road Safety Department

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: To ensure that all public and private vehicles are in compliance with the Road Safety Ordinance and to assist with the processing of vehicle registration, Driver’s License and Data Entry.

Staff Training Manager DEPARTMENT: Her Majesty’s Prison

LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: One of the strategic priorities of the prison service is to invest in the development of our people.

Working closely with the Superintendent of Prisons and the wider management team within the prison, the post holder is responsible for developing, planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating effective learning and development opportunities and resources for the establishment to meet individual and organisational needs. In doing so they will make a key contribution to the future development of the HM Prison’s staff and create a skilled and sustainable workforce.

For more details regarding this position, kindly refer to the attached documents or visit www.gov.tc.

Please Note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed, Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

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Knights can retain their title with a win this Friday evening.

Yanique Haye-Smith ran 23.6 seconds in the event.

Haye-Smith wins another competition, runs PB in 200M Yanique Haye-Smith ran a personal best in the 200M when she competed in the Kehoe Twilight Meet in Maryland last Friday.

The 27-year-old wife of president of TCI Commonwealth Games Association and 1st VP of the TCAAA, Alvirto Ali Smith, finished in a time of 23.6s for a

first place finish.

The Jamaica born athlete is currently awaiting her documents, which will give her status, and the legal ability to represent the TCI in future meets.

Last month she ran the World Championships qualifying time for the 400M hurdles.

Teenagers enjoy Flow Ultimate Football Experience ABOUT 29 up-and-coming youth footballers between the ages of 13 and 16 had their skills put to the test over the weekend during the Flow Ultimate Football Experience.

The initiative is a competition put together by Flow and Manchester United Football Club and supported by the Caribbean Football Union (CFU).

The girls and boys vied for the chance to participate in a talent development football camp in Trinidad and possibly win a VIP trip that includes touring Old Trafford and viewing a Manchester United home game.

In the end, it was Dylan Ayer, 13 and Sydnee Campbell, 15 - the only

girl to make it through to the finals who best demonstrated the abilities needed to compete with 28 other players from the 14 Flow markets around the Caribbean.

Local coaches Olivia Graveley, Dane Ritchie, Fraser Park, Gillian Vernice, Mark Parish and Daz Meehan put the kids through their paces at the National Academy Field in a series of challenges that tested their dribbling, short passing and control capabilities.

The programme was specially designed for the Flow Ultimate Football Experience by coaches at the Manchester United Soccer School, and the 29 talented footballers were chosen by their clubs and/or school coaches.

Knights one win from PABA Night League title DEFENDING champions of the Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) Night League, the Five Cays Knights are one win away from retaining their title.

After going down in the opening clash to fellow Five Cays side the Flyers, the Knights won backto-back games on Monday and Wednesday evenings for a 2-1 lead in the best-in-five finals.

The Flyers recorded a comefrom-behind 120-113 point overtime win in game one. The winners were trailing by 26 points at the end of the first half, but Captain Anthony Cash and Saundro Germain led a major

fight back with a barrage of shots.

Germain scored a season high 40 points, 10 rebounds and three steals, while Anthony Cash added 37 points, four rebounds and five assists.

Andujar Gardiner led the way for the Knights with 36 points.

Eighteen of his points came from beyond the arc. Melvin Elsie added 24 points.

On Monday night, neither of the two Flyers’ in-form players could have replicated their scoring with Cash finishing with 16 points and Germain chipping in with a modest 13 points and five rebounds in a 78-

73 point loss.

Gardiner continued to build on his scoring with 29 points, while Elsie added 20 points for the Knights.

On Wednesday evening, the Knights took the lead, after a 20-point win (79-59).

Germain, who was ill, only scored five points to go with 10 rebounds, while Cash added 13 points and four assists. Jakee Been was also in double figures for the Flyers with 11 points and three boards.

Elsie finished with a game high 20 points and five boards, while Gardiner added 17 points, four rebounds and three assists.

Football comp aired on app and website THE 2017 Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Men’s Under-17 World-Cup Qualifiers took place last week.

It was featured on Flow Sports and Flow Sports Premier with multiplatform, on-the-go access via the Flow Sports app and website.

The winners of the Men’s U-20 and U-17 championships will go on to compete in the 2017 FIFA World Cup in India in October.

The U-20s wrapped up on March 5, while the U-17s competition took place in Panama from April 21 to May 7.

Sports fans tuned into Flow Sports, Flow Sports Premier and Flow 1 (for one game only) to watch the 25 live matches.

Twelve teams from the Caribbean, Central America and North America vied to lock down their spot in the U-17 World Cup. Four teams have advanced.

Garry Sinclair, president of Cable and Wireless Caribbean, said: “The CONCACAF World Cup qualifier is one of the most important events for emerging Caribbean superstars and, as the Home of Sports in the Caribbean, it’s only natural that football fans

in the region would look to us to catch the action.

“We will continue to raise the bar and serve up great content like the CONCACAF championships for football lovers across the Caribbean.”

Along with the live segments, Flow Sports also produced a pre, post- and halftime show for the final on May 7.

Hosts of the show included former professional footballer and Flow Sports Premier Weekly host Terry Fenwick, along with Trinidad and Tobago’s U-17 coach Russell Latapy.

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Guerrier runs sub 24 seconds in 200M, breaks national record

Clement Howell High School Eagles won the PABA High School title.

Eagles beat undermanned Spartans in PABA High School League final THE CLEMENT Howell High School Eagles made light work of an undermanned British West Indies Collegiate team in the final of the Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) High School Basketball League last week at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex court.

The National High school champs dominated the game 87-28.

Wilkins Sylvain led the attack for the side with 15 points, six rebounds and four steals.

According to information from the organisers, the Spartans were only able to field six players for the final, as other players were busy

studying for their exams and were engaged in other important school activities.

Guard Braden High led the Spartans with 12 points, while Lawrence Saintange added eight points.

The eight-team league ran from November to May.

AKIA Guerrier broke her national 200M record with a sub 24-second finish last Saturday at the Ward Haylett Track Meet in Texas.

The Kansas State University student finished second in the event with a time of 23.91s.

Her run eclipsed her previous outdoor record of 24.01s, which was attained at last year’s CARIFTA Games in Grenada.

The freshman, who also holds the national 100M and 400M outdoor records, said she was excited to break the 200M record again. The 18-year-old claims to have tweaked several aspects of her race.

“I’ve gotten better in terms of being much more forceful coming out of the blocks and gaining more strength to maintain a certain speed.”

Akia Guerrier ran 23.91s for a second place finish at the meet.

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TCI Flamingos jump one spot in Americas’ rugby rankings after DR win VICTORY against the Dominican Republic last Saturday at the Meridian Field in Providenciales has propelled the Turks and Caicos Islands Rugby Football Union (TCIRFU) senior male team, the Flamingos, one spot up the ladder in the Americas’ rankings.

Prior to the 24-15 points win, TCI were ranked 22nd in the Americas, one spot below their opponents. As of this week, the side reached 21st.

The Dominicans are now ranked 23rd, while Guatemala take over the 22nd position.

TCI are now just one point behind their next 15s opponents, the Bahamas. The two teams will clash next Saturday (May 20) in the Bahamas.

As it stands, the Flamingos are ranked higher than 18 countries in the Americas.

Along with Guatemala and DR, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Belize, Bolivia, BVI, Cuba, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Nicaragua, St. Kitts and Nevis, Suriname, Curacao and El Salvador respectively are all

The Flamingos are now ranked 21st in the Americas.

ranked lower than the TCI in the Americas.

In Saturday’s game, Joe Ryan, Hendricks Joseph and Bobby Mox scored tries, while Gareth Butler scored three penalties in the ninepoint win.

TCI led 15-12 at the half, before Butler tallied his nine points in the second period.

Although this is the first time that TCI have beaten DR in an IRB sanctioned game, it is the third

consecutive win for us. TCI had registered wins in 2001 and 2003 in friendly, unsanctioned, clashes.

Budding coaches and young footballers at the course last week.

Oliver Smith (middle) with other executive members of the TCIFA in Bahrain on Thursday.

Smith to serve another term as FIFA Appeals Committee member TCIFA’s General Secretary Oliver Smith has been voted in to serve another term as a member of the FIFA Appeals Committee.

The lawyer, who has been instrumental in football development in the TCI for a

number of years, was first elected to the body in 2013.

The Appeals Committee is responsible for the handling of appeals against decisions of the Disciplinary Commission, which FIFA regulations do not define as final.

Historic CONCACAF D-Licence coaching course held in Grand Turk Grand Turk hosted its first CONCACAF D-Licence coaching course last week.

The event followed a well-received FIFA grassroots coaching course and festival that was held last year, according to a release from the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association.

Lead by SKNFA’s Technical Director Leonard Lake, and TTFA’s Technical Director Anton Corneal, the course covered topics such as roles of the coaching educator, principles of coaching, principles of the game, age appropriate training, session planning, physical training, and small sided games. Theoretical

sessions took place in a classroom setting during the first two days, whilst practical sessions were conducted at the Grand Turk Parade ground on May 6th-7th. The 16 participants were required to design and deliver their own session plans, given the topics covered. The course concluded with an oral examination and written assessment.

“As the Technical Director, this is another stepping stone in the right direction of what I highlighted when I first joined the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association.

Coaching education is an integral

part of getting the fundamentals right in any football team. With the extra knowledge these coaches have gained, they will be able to use this in all grassroots sessions and making our players have better technical and tactical awareness,” said Darren Meehan.

The CONCACAF C- License Coaching course is the next step in the coaching development process for those who have previously earned the CONCACAF D-License. The participants’ results will be released in the coming weeks, once all sessions and assessments have been graded.

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