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RESORT FACES HUGE LAWSUIT US lawyers plan to file multi-million dollar class action against Beaches “within days”

Hundreds of holidaymakers who fear they were overcharged by the TCI’s biggest resort have come forward to join a potential class action which, if won, lawyers say could see the company forced to fork out millions in PAGE  5 compensation.

NO NEW TAXES, PREMIER PROMISESPAGE  4

Butch Stewart

TCI SUPREME COURT SEIZES LAND AMID ARGENTINE MONEY LAUNDERING SCANDAL

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TCI CHEFS WOW PATRONS AT WORLD GOURMET SUMMIT PAGE  28

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Police Commissioner James Smith Progressive National Party (PNP) Appointed Member Hon. Royal Robinson

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson

No new taxes, premier promises

BY OLIVIA ROSE “I ASSURE the people of this country that we enjoy a strong financial position and are considering now how we can use the strong cash position for major national initiatives.”

These sentiments were expressed

by Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson one day before her much anticipated 2019-2020 Budget presentation in the House of Assembly.

On Tuesday (April 30), she announced to the public that the Government has no intention of introducing new taxes for the upcoming fiscal year.

According to Cartwright Robinson, the Government’s

decision is in keeping with the Fiscal and Strategic and Policy Statement (FSPS) laid in parliament several months ago.

“And the budget laid on April 16 and now before the House where it is stated that no new tax is being forecasted or shows no new source of revenue.”

She further explained that the administration is projecting an increase in existing revenue streams as recorded in the FSPS. The FSPS document is an agreement inked between the TCI and the UK and which outlines the framework for the budget.

The premier said that instead of introducing new taxes to burden the people, efforts will be geared toward strengthening the revenue collection

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and policing systems for existing streams.

The premier’s announcement caught the attention of the Progressive National Party (PNP) Appointed Member Hon. Royal Robinson quickly refuted her claims and pointed to an inconspicuous tax on the budget ledger.

Robinson cited the ‘Implementation of a general sales tax: Commencement 1st Quarter 2019-2020’ as a new tax to be introduced.

He said: “The introduction of a Goods and Services Tax (GST) in any country is a move toward tax reformation in the levying country.

“The GST subsumes many indirect taxes and is a tax on both goods and services.

“The premier as minister of finance is using the old tried and proven adage that if you put it in print and in plain sight, the people will miss it.

“Not so, this time Madame Premier, we are up to your sneak attack and are now exposing you for the devious person you are.”

The premier in response to Robinson’s statement stressed that the Government is not trying to hoodwink the populace.

“The key performance indicator (KPI) being circulated speaks to the introduction of a general sales tax,” she said.

“The Ministry of Finance will move an amendment on the floor of the House to delete this KPI. “No recommendation for a new tax has been made or accepted by my Government or Cabinet.

“Regrettably this was not raised during the meetings of the Appropriations Committee, then this information would have been given and the representative’s time would have better been spent.

“As there is no support mechanism in policy or funding, the amendment is solely to delete words.”

Crime has dropped 3%, but murders doubled THE LATEST statistics from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force show a three percent drop in crime this year - with 94 fewer crimes reported.

However, the murder count has risen from four in 2017-2018 to eight reported during the 2018-2019 period.

According to a press release from Commissioner James Smith issued on Tuesday (April 30) the force has committed to use all available investigative means to arrest those responsible.

Burglaries and aggravated burglaries have also increased by 36 percent with 377 burglaries reported in 2017-2018, compared to 510 burglaries reported in 2018-2019.

In drug-related crimes, the number of people reported for the possession of drugs has decreased. In 2017-2018, 79 crimes were reported compared to 66 crimes in 2018-2019.

Offences of possession of drugs with intent to supply have dropped from 16 crimes to 13 crimes for the same period.

The use of firearms in committing crime puts citizens in fear and always has the potential to end in tragedy, Smith said.

However, firearms-related crimes are down by 48 percent, with 137 reported in 2017-2018 compared to 72 from the period 2018-2019.

As it relates to the recovery of firearms, for the 2018-2019 period a total of 13 firearms and 178 rounds of ammunition were recovered.

According to Smith: “We continue to look for ways to restrict the availability of illegal firearms coming into the country and work closely with partners in law enforcement to tighten control and make full use of our ballistic examination technology.”

Statistics also show a 17 percent decrease in the number of robberies across the country, these are down to 98 offences for the period 20182019 when compared to 2017-2018 when there were 118 reported offences.

“This decrease has been the trend over the last two years and we will be keeping a strong focus on these crimes to continue to bring

these numbers down further,” the commissioner said.

“Following the implementation of CCTV in Providenciales and the second phase due to commence in Grand Turk along with the application of other technology and our increased vehicle fleet numbers, we anticipate continued success in this regard.”

He added: “We work very hard to protect our highly valued tourist sector and compile statistics to reassure visitors and investors that the country remains a very safe destination.”

Crimes against tourists have seen a modest reduction from 64 in 20172018 to 62 in 2018-2019.

This also follows a downward trend from the year 2016-2017 when there were 108 incidents.

Importantly, for the 2018-2019 financial year, a total of 214 persons were arrested and charged and have faced or are facing the courts for crimes committed, while a total of 230 people were arrested on suspicion for crimes committed and further enquiries ongoing.

“This year we have placed a strong focus on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults with the provision of a purpose-built centre and specialist training,” the commissioner said.

“We continue to invest in training for our officers to ensure they are properly prepared to deal with the many and complex issues they face on a daily basis.”

Smith is calling on householders and businesses to do everything they can to make it difficult for burglars to enter their properties, such as installing home security systems, keeping all doors and windows closed and secured when not at home or during the hours of darkness, and keeping shrubbery and trees trimmed.

“Be a good neighbour and keep an eye on each other’s property, reporting anything suspicious to the police,” he urged citizens.

“We rely on the active participation of our communities to assist in the fight against crime and anti-social behaviour.” (By Olivia Rose)

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Beaches guests ‘owed millions’ in overcharged taxes, lawyer claims US lawyers plan to file class action against TCI’s biggest resort “within days”

BY GEMMA HANDY HUNDREDS of holidaymakers who fear they were overcharged by the TCI’s biggest resort have come forward to join a potential class action which lawyers say could see the company forced to fork out millions in compensation.

Attorneys in Miami told the Weekly News they had been contacted by several hundred former Beaches guests within 48 hours of issuing a call to the public on Monday (April 29).

Some families could be owed thousands of dollars in “overpaid” accommodation tax, lawyer Michael Winkleman believes.

Beaches rigorously denies the claims which it described as “baseless”.

But the controversy once again places the embattled Jamaican resort giant under fire, the latest in a series of tax rows for the Sandals chain which employs 10,000 people across the Caribbean.

Winkleman said a decades-long “sweetheart deal” between Beaches and the TCI Government entitled the resort to a 40 percent concession on accommodation tax levied onto local hotels.

But despite only paying the Government a rate just over seven percent, Beaches added the full standard 12 percent onto guests’

bills, he claimed.

He estimates the figure owed to customers to run into tens of millions of dollars.

“Beaches essentially got a kickback which should have been tax revenues for the TCI Government.

Our intention is to hold them accountable for it,” Winkleman said.

“Beaches is not a low-end property and large family trips could have cost people tens of thousands of dollars.

“Beaches essentially told guests they had to pay 12 percent tax but they were pocketing 40 percent of that – and even more in cases where the group had a child under 12 who is exempt from accommodation tax.

“There are likely to be thousands of people affected.”

Most of the potential claimants to date hail from the US but around 10 percent are from as far away as Europe.

“We have a full spectrum of people to represent,” Winkleman confirmed.

“Some were at Beaches just a week ago, others a decade ago.”

The attorney said he planned to file the case in Miami “within days”.

“I like to say the wheels of justice turn slowly but in a case like this, the desire is to move something quickly,” Winkleman continued.

“After it’s been filed, the company will have the opportunity to respond to the allegations. There are likely to be some interesting jurisdictional

Some families could be owed thousands of dollars in “overpaid” accommodation tax, lawyer Michael Winkleman believes

issues; the judge may send the case to be litigated in TCI where the legal system is very different to the US. “I want it to be heard right here in Miami. We have some pretty harsh penalties in the US. The company could be made to pay triple the amount of what they took from guests, plus attorneys’ fees,” Winkleman added.

SANDALS RESPONSE A Sandals spokeswoman told the Weekly News the company was known as being the “gold standard” in the islands in which it operates.

“This is completely unsubstantiated and these allegations are baseless and without merit,” she added.

The spokeswoman declined to elaborate further but the TCI’s Opposition Leader Washington Misick said the concession dated back to 1997 – agreed by the then PDM administration – when Beaches first opened in The Bight.

“It was what I would call a constructive contract. I have always said, if Beaches collected the full tax then they should pay the full tax to Government,” Misick said.

The PNP leader admitted the agreement had been ratified by himself in 2014 when he was finance minister.

“I was advised by senior public servants that there was already a written agreement in place,” he said.

“It was a compounding of errors.”

Misick said Beaches had been raising concerns at the time about high operating costs in the aftermath of the global financial crash.

“We had to hand out some concessions to Beaches to keep the hotel open. It was all part of a renegotiation of their terms,” he explained.

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson told the Weekly News she had no comment to make.

Meanwhile, Beaches is set to

close its 750-room Providenciales resort in January 2021 claiming, conversely, that the TCI Government owes it millions in overpaid taxes.

That news has been met with dismay by tourism chiefs including Todd Foss, TCI Hotel and Tourism Association president, who estimated Beaches accounted for around half of tourists arriving to the Islands by plane. He expressed concern about the knock-on economic impact.

Beaches was recently offered a $76 million tax write-off as part of a waiver extended to dozens of companies by the TCI Government.

But a statement issued soon afterwards confirmed the resort’s intention to press ahead with a lawsuit against TCIG to recoup the cash it claims it is owed.

Beaches also declined to comment further on that.

But it is the latest instance of the company, owned by Butch Stewart, being at loggerheads with regional governments.

In Barbados, Sandals’ demands for extra concessions on a proposed $400 million Beaches resort is threatening to put the brakes on the development.

Prime minister Mia Mottley says the hotel chain already benefits from generous agreements sealed with the last government.

And in St Lucia, contention erupted last year amid claims the company owed the government more than $24 million in withholding taxes – a claim Sandals vehemently denied and which was later written off.

Sandals has also been embroiled in vociferous spats in recent years with the Antigua & Barbuda government relating to historic sales tax commissions.

As of January 2017, the company has been required to pay the full tax rate in a deal which also saw the Antiguan government waive around $37 million it claimed Sandals owed.

TCI maintains BBB+ credit rating FOR the sixth year in a row the Turks and Caicos Islands has maintained Standard and Poor’s BBB+ credit rating.

This announcement was made on Thursday (May 2), in a statement from the Government’s press office.

The outlook for the territory was once again marked as stable. It was downgraded from positive last year following the 2017 hurricanes.

Standards and Poor’s in its report said the stable outlook balances its

forecast of a continued economic rebound in the TCI with the expectation that it will be “difficult to fully offset the TCI’s economy inherent structural vulnerabilities in the next two years”.

“This is due to TCI economy’s heavy reliance on the tourism industry, which is extremely vulnerable to external shocks,” the company said.

The S&P report commented on the continued strong performance of the TCI economy.

“Following several years of strong performance, TCI’s economy will, we expect, steadily strengthen over the next three years.”

The report further stated that growth in the territory will come primarily from continued recovery in its largest visitor market, the US, as well as growth in public spending.

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson said she was happy to learn of the BBB+ sovereign rating

issued by S&P for the TCI. “However, it was somewhat disappointing that we were unable to obtain an upgrade in the rating despite the various policies and procedures that our Government has progressed during the last year.

“Nevertheless, our Government is committed to ensuring that fiscal prudence continues and that we continue to maintain a sustainable economy that benefits the people of the TCI.” A team from S&P visited the

Islands in March and met with several officials from various sectors to ascertain critical information as part of the extensive review process.

Last year, the global ratings agency projected a stable outlook for the territory as well, noting that the TCI’s economy would be subjected to volatility.

This came as no surprise as TCI was hit with two major hurricanes during 2017 within a two-week period. (By Olivia Rose)

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

CRUISE SHIP POLLUTERS

Carnival Corporation, which brings thousands of cruise visitors to Grand Turk each week, has come under fire for a number of environmental crimes, including illegally dumping almost half a million gallons of treated sewage and oily waste in Bahamian waters, bordering the Turks and Caicos Islands.

What are your thoughts?

Long-term destroyers

Cruise ships provide good windfall revenue to the Islands, however: -They are one of the world’s worst polluters. One cruise ship = One million cars (Forbes).

-They pollute in areas of the world that are extremely sensitive and vulnerable.

-They pollute land, air and (particularly) waters in and around island nations that rely on healthy ecosystems for sustainable tourism.

-Cruise ship passengers are low paying

customers to the Islands and rarely return in any other way than via another cruise ship.

-Cruise ships are essentially enormous 12 to 14 story buildings that float. They are visually detrimental to the scenic fabric of small islands, especially historic islands with restricted building heights and low lying terrain.

They are not submitted to the same planning restrictions of similarly sized permanent (or temporary) buildings yet are much more damaging during the time they reside at anchor or dockside.

More so as these are destinations to

longer ‘short-staying’ customers who are proportionally negatively affected by the presence of an oversized hulk within their own (otherwise luxury) experience.

In conclusion, cruise ships are a short term financial windfall at the detriment of the long-term wellbeing of small venerable island nations.

We can be sure that for every pollution incident that has been discovered, there are many more that remain undiscovered which combine with the normal pollution levels and seriously harm the long-term health of such nations, including the TCI. It’s time the TCI represented its slogan and bans traditional cruise lines and concentrate on sailing cruisers and other more friendly and low density companies that can prove the footprint they leave is one that can be easily managed and removed without destroying the luxurious and sensitive natural and built assets of the TCI, noting that these two are inextricably linked.

One more mess

Our Turks and Caicos Islands are in shallow water so sewage and trash dumped at sea are horrible.

Carnival got a stellar deal when they negotiated their deal with Mike Misick.

They landed and still land passengers for low fees.

Mike got $6 million and bought a bunch of new vehicles. Five Cadillac Escalades for him. Jeffrey got a fancy van and a big fat Lincoln, etc.

We got dumped on. Just one more mess to clean up.

Now we pay another $10 million to their legal team to delay the trial years longer.

Gift ruined

This is terrible and the ship line should be

prosecuted.

This is a horrible action that should never take place possibly ruining God’s gift of unbelievable beauty to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

National fund

Dumping sewage, oily waste in our immediate environs is tantamount to a capital offence.

Carnival may be seen as too big to fail but should be made to pay upfront.

Carnival plies the TCI’s waters daily and should invest in a national fund to compensate the TCI for instances like this.

The TCI stands at risk of that leakage seeping here and some serious insurance is needed.

A common border and destiny, the TCI and the Bahamas have staked their future on a clean environment and a pristine biodiversity.

Both objectives are at risk owing to the leakage. Carnival ought to assume full responsibility for any damage.

The fallout in money is incalculable. It threatens the TCI’s viability as a destination.

Strict enforcement is needed.

Where the TCI may not be a signatory to the MARPOL Convention, designed to police environmental risks, TCIG and HMG should apply at once.

The TCI’s obligations under the environmental charter and ultimate constitutional mandate to support the environment could be at risk.

A pre-emptive and protective demand on Carnival to place $500 million plus into a fund to clean up the area in light of a spillage of this nature would be a step in the right direction.

Time to investigate

The news of Carnival Corporation dumping half a million gallons of treated sewage in Bahamian waters should greatly alarm us here in the TCI. If they have admitted to dumping that much sewage in Bahamian waters, how much sewage have they dumped here?

We have read in the Nassau Guardian that the Bahamas government is investigating the incidents and is assessing the extent of criminality in these actions to determine what remedies are available to them, based on Bahamian environmental protection laws.

Shouldn’t we be doing the same here?

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Rusted shipwreck to cost Government $3.7m to remove

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE BILL for removing the wreck of the Mega One Triton, a cargo ship on Governor’s Beach in Grand Turk, currently stands at a whopping $3.7 million.

The figure was disclosed during this week’s meeting of the Appropriations Committee of the House of Assembly.

The staggering cost of the shipwreck’s removal was revealed after Chair of the Appropriations Committee Hon. Douglas Parnell requested a status update.

Members of the committee said that money will be drawn from the Infrastructure Fund, Carnival Cruise Line Development Fund and the Port Authority’s account to fund the removal of the derelict vessel.

The wreckage which took up residence in the capital some seven years ago has become both an eyesore and tourist attraction.

It started life as a tender vessel supplying offshore oil rigs before being disabled and anchored off Government Dock in the capital.

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

It was eventually grounded at Governor’s Beach during the passage of hurricane Sandy in October 22, 2012.

There were about 190 litres of fuel on board and about 150 litres of motor oil when it became grounded.

On January 28, 2013, the

Government charged the vessel’s agents, due to the absence of the owner, Ked Megnath.

Four people were charged with various offences under the National Parks, Coastal Protection and Marine Pollution Ordinances.

The ship’s removal has proven to be a difficult task for both the incumbent and previous administration.

However, after an extensive consultation process conducted by CWaves, a UK-based maritime and engineering consultancy, there was some hope that the it would finally be removed.

On June 26, 2017, CWaves carried out an initial assessment and proposed a range of options to be considered for the safe and efficient removal of the wreck from Governor’s Beach in an environmentally friendly manner.

Commenting on the assessment in 2017, Minister of Tourism Ralph Higgs said: “I am grateful for the assistance of CWaves and their input which will help with the removal of Mega One Triton, which has become unsightly on one of our most popular beaches over the years.

“My Government stands firm on seeing the removal of this impediment in a timely manner.”

Several safeguards must be put in place prior to the vessel’s removal to protect the local environment.

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

The remainder of the water must

Mechanical failure causes huge delays at airport A “MECHANICAL failure” affecting fire safety equipment at Providenciales International Airport caused lengthy delays on Wednesday (May 1).

Hundreds of people were stranded for hours in the departure building as repairs were carried out to the essential apparatus.

Among the flights that suffered delays were those to Bahamas, Jamaica, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, New York, Atlanta, Toronto, Charlotte and the Dominican Republic.

Some customers were left waiting for over three hours.

The Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA)

apologised for the disruption to flights in a press release on Wednesday (May 1).

“Mechanical issues are being managed and flight operations are allowed to continue with the assistance of the Turks and Caicos Islands Civil Aviation Authority (CAA),” the statement said.

Full airport operations have now been restored at Providenciales International Airport.

“The TCIAA expresses their sincere regret and extend apologies to their stakeholders and the travelling public for all inconvenience caused by the disruption of flight operations.”

Mega One Triton shipwreck on Governor’s Beach

be pumped and transported to an upland location for safe disposal.

At the same time that toxic fluids are being removed, oil booms and

turbidity curtains must be deployed to contain any potential spills.

Members of the public are still advised to refrain from climbing

Under the tree

on or entering the wreck due to the deterioration in its condition, and potential exposure to hazardous substances.

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TCI Supreme Court seizes land amid Argentine money laundering scandal

BY DELANA ISLES THE SUPREME Court has seized and immobilised land in Providenciales at the centre of an ongoing $30 million money laundering case from Argentina to TCI. The news came via Infobae’s journalist Omar Lavieri who cited a news report posted to the media company’s website on April 28.

Laviere told Weekly News that he has seen the Supreme Court document, titled Action No. RO 1 of 2019, which directed the restraint order to a company named Hardwork Development.

When contacted, Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale told the Weekly News that she cannot comment, and to direct all questions on the matter to the Attorney General General’s Chambers.

Efforts to reach that department on the matter continue to be fruitless.

At the centre of the case is Daniel Muñoz’s wife, Carolina Pochetti, who along with some of her relatives, have alleged that her late husband invested several millions in bribe money first in the United States and later moved their investments to the

Daniel Muñoz’s widow Carolina Pochetti

Turks and Caicos Islands.

These investments are alleged to be have been made in 16 different ventures.

One of those ventures involved the construction of a resort on land near the Amanyara resort.

In their revelations to the Argentine authorities, Pochetti and other defendants named Peter Karam and Anthony D'Aniello of Karam and Missick law firm in Providenciales as handling the legal end of the investments in the TCI.

Local Attorney Peter Karam

As a result of the revelations, on March 21, Karam confirmed that he was being questioned by authorities regarding the matter.

The companies Marble Hill and Woodhaven are also named in the widow’s revelations in respect of TCI investments.

Earlier this year, the judge who is handling the matter in Argentina Claudio Bonadio - had requested that TCI authorities identify the named property and immobilise the assets

with the ultimate goal of recovering the money for Argentina.

The order included the names of the companies and an approximate location of the lands that Muñoz and Pochetti purchased.

The request was received by the Attorney General’s Chambers sometime in January.

According to Infobae, the AG Chambers then sought clarifications on the land that was requested to be seized.

“It was the Procurator General (Attorney General) of the islands in representation of the request of the Argentine justice which, after identifying the acquired plot, asked the Supreme Court of Turks and Caicos to seize and immobilise what was purchased by Muñoz/Pochetti.

“That decision - confirmed to Infobae by judicial sources - was taken at the beginning of last March and the Supreme Court notified of the prohibition to dispose of that good to the company Hardwork Development Limited - which would be the one that consolidated the investment under penalty of being punished,” Infobae reported.

The news agency said this decision was communicated to the Argentine judicial authorities during the first days of April.

“The freezing of the property by the Supreme Court of Turks and Caicos supports the testimonies given by the repentant and also opens the door for a future seizure of the millionaire assets obtained, thanks to the corruption scheme that was confirmed in the investigation initiated from of the writings of Centeno,” Lavieri reported.

Filipinos use services during consular outreach NEARLY 400 Filipinos living in the TCI took advantage of consular services this April during a visit from the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC. Help was provided with passport renewals and extension, authentication of documents, civil registration such as report of birth and report of marriage.

The consular outreach took place from April 25 to 26 at Ports of Call in Grace Bay, Providenciales.

The visit was made possible through the coordination of Filipino Community (FilCom) in the TCI led by its president Alfonso Palatino.

“Under his leadership, it’s the fourth time that the Philippine Embassy has come to the Islands to serve its citizens,” a press release from FilCom on Wednesday (May 1) said.

Palatino thanked the consular team, headed by Consul General Renato Villa, for helping members to renew their passports with 10 year validity.

Other members of the consular team were Avela Semana (Assistant

to National Services), Virgilio Pasive Jr (Overseas Absentee Voting), Chester Semana (Passport Services), Severina Dela Cruz (Registry Matters and Notarisation).

Villa, along with labour attaché Angela Librada Trinidad, had the chance to meet Governor John Freeman, Anthony Swann of the Immigration Department and Alpheus Smith of Labour Department.

“These productive meetings discussed issues relevant to Filipino workers who are based in TCI and employed by various business establishments and individuals, but mainly by hotels and resorts,” the press release said.

The team also visited the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) and spoke with the deputy director about disaster preparation programmes.

“It was noted that Filipinos in general comply with the laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands, and in fact being noted as partners in environmental protection through its clean up campaigns.”

Visiting consular team with members of FilCom and Governor John Freeman

Hundreds of Filipinos based in the TCI used the available services

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Headteacher not guilty of theft SUSPENDED principal of Long Bay High School, Hugh Adams, has been found not guilty of stealing several thousand dollars from the learning institution.

Last week, the long running case finally came to close with Chief Magistrate Tanya LobbanJackson declaring him not guilty of the charge.

Adams was first placed on suspension from Long Bay High School after being arrested and charged with financial crimes contrary to Section 3 (1) of the Theft Ordinance Chapter 3.10.

The investigation into the matter was jointly carried out by

Royal TCI Police Force and the Integrity Commission.

The charge was that sometime between August 2016 and March 2017, at Long Bay High School, Providenciales, Adams stole $7,100, with the intention of permanently depriving the school.

The headteacher was first charged with the offence in October 2017, at which time he had pleaded not guilty before the court.

During the course of the trial, held in the Magistrate’s Court, several witnesses, which included teachers at the high school, testified.

Grand Turk man remanded for setting fires THIRTY-three-year-old Jeremy Tucker has been remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison on charges related to two recent fires in Grand Turk.

Last week, Tucker appeared before Grand Turk Magistrate Kamar Anderson to answer to three charges.

He has been charged with setting

fire to goods in a building owned

by Arthur Noyes, setting fire to a building owned by Arthur Noyes and malicious damage to property where he allegedly damaged two security lights belonging to Carnival Welcome Centre.

Tucker will appear in court again in June for a sufficiency hearing.

Alleged jewellery repair store robber bailed OTHNIEL Alexander Duncanson is now a free man, thanks to bail granted by Judge Shiraz Aziz.

Last week, Duncanson appeared in the Supreme Court with his lawyer Glenda Clarke in tow, and an application for his release.

The 49-year-old defendant is accused, along with another man, of robbing Gold Finger jewellery repair shop located in Market Place,

Providenciales, on March 21.

The men were armed with a gun when they robbed two of the store’s customers of their cell phones and handbags, and the jewellery store of a large quantity of chains, watches, rings, armbands, and other items.

Duncanson was ordered to return to court for a sufficiency hearing on the three robbery charges on May 3.

Haitian national jailed for overstaying visa DUCLIN Ducasse, 32, who entered the Turks and Caicos Islands legally seven years ago has been sentenced to one year in prison for remaining past the permitted time.

The man appeared before

Chief Magistrate Tanya LobbanJackson last week and pleaded guilty to the charge.

The magistrate also ordered deportation for Ducasse upon completion of his sentence.

Man remanded for robbery and burglary T W E N T Y- f i v e - y e a r - o l d Robinson Gervais has been remanded to prison for allegedly committing robbery and burglary with intent.

Court documents allege that Gervais robbed a man of a cell phone sometime in November 2018.

Gervais was remanded to prison by a Providenciales magistrate,

and will return to court on May 3 for a sufficiency hearing.

While in custody, the defendant was also taken to the Grand Turk Magistrate’s Court where he was arraigned on a charge of burglary with intent against TCI Lotto company.

He was also remanded on that charge.

Over the years, a constant worry of residents is that these illegal vessels are bringing guns and drugs into the territory, and contributing significantly to the level of violence on the streets

Nine illegal Haitian sloops went undetected in 2019 AT THE end of April 2019, the number of illegal migrants arriving via the sea from Haiti stood at 1,352.

This figure does not take into account the number of people who have managed to evade detection by both radar and local officers on the ground.

These individuals would have arrived on several other sloops that slipped through the cracks in the Turks and Caicos Islands border defence.

During a meeting of the National Security Council on April 25, at the Hilly Ewing Building in Providenciales, Commissioner of Police James Smith gave a brief breakdown of the year to date figures.

Smith revealed that the 1,352 people that were arrested arrived on 13 sloops that were detected.

However, nine sloops have been missed altogether by law enforcement officials, and as a result,

an untold number - possibly in the hundreds - of illegal Haitian migrants have penetrated the Islands’ borders and are currently dwelling among the population.

Over the years, a constant worry of residents is that these illegal vessels are bringing guns and drugs into the territory, and contributing significantly to the level of violence on the streets.

Although, this is not often the case, at least according to reports from the police in relation to detected sloops, in March authorities recorded the first drug find on an illegal sloop for the year.

That vessel was carrying 86 people and three packages of suspected cannabis.

The commissioner also updated the security body about the tragedy at sea that took the life of 14 Haitians on board another illegal vessel.

That incident occurred on March 31, in waters near West Caicos.

After several days of rescue efforts, local authorities and US coast guards retrieved the shark bitten bodies of the deceased, and rescued 14 other people.

To date, neither the Immigration Department nor the Ministry of Health have indicated who the deceased are.

In the meantime, Haitian families both in the TCI and Haiti have been reaching out to the media to enquire whether their loved ones perished in the tragedy.

Meanwhile, Commissioner James also reported that in 2019, his department has intercepted four poacher vessels which resulted in the arrest of 16 people.

All of the vessels captured originated from the Dominican Republic. (Delana Isles)

Public invited to comment on credit unions THE GOVERNMENT has launched a public consultation to gather views on the potential establishment of credit unions across the territory.

Town hall meetings are scheduled on Monday, May 6, at 6pm at Dillon Hall in Grand Turk and on Thursday, May 9, at 6pm at the Airport Inn, Conference Room in Providenciales.

According to a statement from the Government’s press office issued on Wednesday (May 1), the Credit Union Ordinance was approved in the House of Assembly on July 26, 2016.

However, the ordinance was not brought into effect due to a requirement to have Regulations and Prudential Standards (subsidiary legislation) in place.

The subsidiary legislation governs the provisions of the ordinance and dictates how it will be applied or implemented across the country.

“The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands recognises that

credit unions could play an important role in capital formation, productive investment and ultimately the economic development of the country,” the press release stated.

The town hall style meetings will give members of the public an opportunity to discuss several thematic areas including the licensing of credit unions, management, shares, borrowing and liquidity.

Other topics will include the business of a credit union, loan administration, property and funds of a credit union, amalgamation, appointment of receivers or judicial manager, dissolution and disputes.

The consultation document highlighting the proposed recommendations underlines the important role played by credit cooperatives in providing saving and credit services to people across the TCI. Anyone wishing to view draft

documents can visit the TCI Government website at www.gov.tc They can also be accessed on the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission website at link http://tcifsc.tc/publications/ consultative-documents The Government is inviting members of the public to share their views by emailing creditunionconsultation@gov.tc or consultation@tcifsc.tc The electronic consultation will end on May 15.

During a Cabinet meeting held on April 18, members were updated on the steps being taken to bring the Credit Union Ordinance, its regulations and prudential standards into effect on June 1.

Credit unions encourage members to save regularly, provide loans at low rates, and help members in need of financial advice and assistance.

(By Olivia Rose)

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South Dock port

Major expansion and upgrades for South Dock port in 2020

BY OLIVIA ROSE A MAJOR expansion project aimed at boosting South Dock port’s capacity to handle increasing freight traffic, is expected to be rolled out in 2020.

Acting Director of the Ports Authority, Delton Jones, told the Appropriations Committee in the House of Assembly earlier this week that a five-year redevelopment plan has been approved by Cabinet.

The massive expansion project is expected to boost the port’s efficiency by upgrading its cargo handling capacity and equipping it with modern, reliable and state-ofthe-art infrastructure.

It will also further promote international trade in the territory and play a critical role in sustainable growth of its economy.

Jones said: “We are going to be developing the port while the port remains operational. Because of that, it would be longer than if you were developing from a greenfield site.”

He noted that the TCI Ports Authority plans to start the expansion process during this financial year.

“The idea is to build two new berths in the port so that you can slip the operations now over to the new site and then you build two additional berths at the current berth.

“So, at the end of the project you should have about four berths.”

Jones underscored that the Providenciales cargo port at South Dock is in dire need of upgrades in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of port services on the island.

“I think that project is long overdue. That port has sustained

economic developments in Provo for over 25 years and is nearing the end of its useful life.

“During the course of the financial year, we undertook a consultancy to appraise a project for the redevelopment of that port, the project came back showing that we have a technically viable and economically and financially viable project that we can re-develop at that site,” Jones said.

Other existing facilities at the berth such as administrative buildings, offices and an engineering workshop will also be upgraded.

“All of the buildings that are currently in the port yard should be relocated out of the port so that you would be able to improve the efficiency in terms of traffic flow, container management and also you would bring on a second gate so that

you have a gate for general cargo, a gate for bulk cargo as well.”

For years, business owners and members of the public have called on the Government to upgrade and expand the port.

One such person is Carl Simmons, director of Cargo Express Services, who welcomed a mega state-of-the art vessel, the Tropic Freedom, on its maiden voyage to the TCI in 2018.

At a welcome ceremony on October 12, 2018, held at the South Dock port, Simmons expressed his disappointment with the deplorable condition of the port.

He said: “I have been on to former premiers, no let’s go back, chief ministers about the horrible conditions of the port in Provo because I had foreseen the need for bigger capacity - this island is growing in leaps and bounds.

Real justice

“They all put a blind eye to it, and I said to them just because the public does not see the port, you all think it’s not going to be good for the Islands? They all turned a deaf ear to it.

“But thank God, today the Government has seen that this was of importance to the development and growth and the needs of the people of the island.”

A feasibility study conducted in 2012, suggested the relocation of the port so that it may be able to handle larger cargo volumes as the country continues to experience growth in other sectors.

Out of the three main ports in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the South Dock port in Providenciales is deemed the most important since it handles 85 percent of national port traffic.

COMMENTARY

SINCE Adam and Eve, mankind has sought justice. Cain killed Abel and justice has eluded us ever since.

In later centuries, the human race has grown massive and conflicts multiplied into wars.

Wars between nations. The last one was horrible.

Now we fight over trade, immigration, human rights and the best system for mankind to govern ourselves.

If we go back to war, we could wipe out mankind with one more round of nuclear bombs.

The basic flaws of mankind still exist - greed over material things and pretty women! It takes a lifetime to realise this is all very stupid.

Poor and rich alike depart life with less than we arrive

BY DAVID TAPFER

David is a retired mobile hydraulic engineer and business executive. He has been married to Middle Caicos native Yvette Robinson Tapfer for 30 years and has lived in Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, since 2002. David formerly served as branch chairman of the PDM from 2008 to 2011

with. We are born with hope and an earthly future. When we pass away we head into an unknown eternity with a worn out useless body. What should we do in the meantime? Our best!

Mind your parents and/or guardians. Prepare yourself in your youth to support yourself and your own future offspring.

Be careful who you choose as a

partner. Life has many problems and we need a partner who will share the challenges. In the end, all you have is life. Be careful who you share it with.

Consider carefully what principles you will support for your government. It is not a government’s job to support you. It is your job to support your government.

A government which is working to

make the lives of all your neighbours and you reasonably equal without special privileges for anyone.

Now here in the TCI we have an entire government administration on trial. Before a single elderly judge.

With the extreme partisan politics in the TCI and the world a jury, it would bring politics into the decision-making process.

I pray that justice be done. We can never be sure! I pray also that the existing Government and its ministers do what’s best for all the citizens without trying to direct an improper share of the country’s riches into their own or their family’s pockets.

This is after all what the trial is all about.

For the future as a people we need to choose between a system

of government. There are two choices: Incentive and nonincentive.

The TCI is in a unique position.

After we pay off the debts and liabilities of the administrations of 2003 to 2016 we need to rebuild our institutions. Proper roads, bridges and causeways.

A functioning civil service and justice system. A top-rated education system, not just the buildings, they are secondary.

Dedicated and capable teachers. A top rated medical system - proper buildings, equipment and medications are secondary because primary are the doctors, nurses and all medical practitioners.

Especially in our clinics where a functioning preventative healthcare system must be put in place.

Roads and buildings, built right, are a one-time cost.

Poor civil servants from clerks to teachers and doctors haunt the population as long as they remain in place. That is not justice!

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Accommodation tax rate for all-inclusive hotels DURING the tax write off debate, it was concluded that there was no evidence of any written agreement for Beaches to charge just 7.2 percent accommodation tax.

Ironically though, on March 9 through the Gazette, the Government did a rate variation for all-inclusive hotels at a tax rate of 7.2 percent rather than 12 percent.

However, all other hotels, restaurants and other tourism operators have to charge 12 percent to their guests.

The 7.2 percent tax has certain conditions in that it’s applicable to any premises that has 300 rooms or more and where the remittances have a three-year average of $1,000,000.

However, these conditions do not apply to existing all-inclusive premises. This means Club Med, Beaches, Alexandra, Blue Haven and Beach House only have to charge their guests 7.2 percent.

other hotel and tourism operators.

Why should all-inclusive hotels have a different rate? Are we promoting the all-inclusive concept for the TCI? Are we trying to accommodate Beaches Resort because it claimed it had an agreement with the Government to charge 40 percent less than the standard accommodation rate?

What I also find interesting is that the Government did not even use the words 40 percent in the variation.

They specifically stated 7.2 percent.

What if the Government decides to increase accommodation tax from 12 percent, will the Government change the rate variation for all-inclusive or will it remain 7.2 percent?

If the Government really wants to discriminate on the tax rate of 12 percent, then they should offer the 7.2 percent to some of these small local tourism operators and restaurants so they can be competitive in the market.

DISCRIMINATION ON TAX RATE This rate variation is discriminatory not only among all-inclusive hotels (existing and future) but also among

COST BASE One may argue and say that the allinclusive has a higher cost structure and is trying to be more competitive with their rates.

DREXWELL SEYMOUR

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

This argument can also apply to all other hotels and tourism operators.

Yes, if you are a guest at an allinclusive hotel, your food, drinks and watersports are included in your price. Most times you can eat and drink as much as you want.

However, hoteliers should factor these costs when pricing the rooms so they can cover the cost of all the services provided to guests.

Furthermore, the all-inclusive charge to guests is per person. In other hotels, guests are charge per room normally up to double occupancy.

Most of the other hotels are all condos and so all revenue is shared

between the owners and the property management company. Hotels like Beaches on the other hand retain all of the gross revenue.

In 2013, the previous administration amended the Hotel and Tourism Taxation Ordinance

whereby all guests must not only be charged 12 percent for accommodation and meals but also for all other services or privileges provided to guests during their stay.

Now that the loan that was guaranteed by the British is close to being paid off and the economy continues to boom, perhaps the Government should review the 2013 changes and remove the taxes on all other services provided to tourists.

I know it is hard to amend a tax if it is providing such massive income to the country. However, if we can reduce the rates for existing all-inclusive hotels, then we should we able to offer a reduced rate to the locals who are doing short term rentals and other tourism activities.

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MILLS MUSES

TCI and the new diversity

DIVERSITY has become a significant part of how we live in the TCI. More than before, we have persons from different ethnic groups, cultures and countries residing among us, and being involved in many of our institutions such as schools, businesses and faith denominations.

More specifically, diversity means variety, a mixture of races and religions that make up a group which forms a whole when linked together.

The TCI became more diverse as our tourist industry developed.

This was followed by greater investment in infrastructure such as roads and airports, and an increase in government revenue.

Tourism contributed to increased flights by international airlines, which further required additional labour which in many instances came from overseas.

So, the diversity of the infrastructure brought workers from diverse countries and backgrounds, which translated

BY OLIVER MILLS

Oliver Mills is a former lecturer in education at the UWI Mona Campus. He holds a BA (Hons.) UWI, an M.Ed. Dalhousie Univ., an MA University of London, and a Postgraduate Diploma in HRM and Training, Leicester Univ.

into diverse cultures contributing to a mixture of races and different faiths in the TCI. This new, expanded diversity can be seen at our workplaces, with the new cultural associations of the various countries that are formed, and noticed by the varied languages spoken, and costumes worn by members which constitute the new groups, as well as their different accents, or ways of speaking.

It is also seen by the new national flags representing the different countries during the celebration of their cultural events.

Some TC Islanders seem to

have an issue with diversity. They allege that jobs which should be theirs are being taken over by these new diverse groups, and argue that responsible TCIs are contributing to this, since they seem to prefer outsiders to their own people.

It is also said that many of those employed soon invite their own people to the TCI because they have scoped out the country, know how its people behave, and how to seek advantages for themselves.

Is this really so?

It is often said that outside others have to be recruited because local skills are not available.

The interesting thing is, that many of the countries from which these people come do not have an abundance of skills themselves, so that when their citizens come here they experience a skills deficit.

There is the further local complaint that many significant managerial posts are also held by outside others, and that our system needs to have an information bank of qualified local persons from which to select local people to fill vacancies.

It appears then that the issue of diversity benefits outside others to the detriment of local people. Is this socially desirable?

The point is that diversity is supposed to be something positive for a country, where different cultures amalgamate to the betterment of the country as a whole.

The idea of diversity is that it promotes a rich environment beneficial to everyone, where there is interaction among different people learning about each other, and mutually adding to the quality of life of everyone.

And where everyone shares their

strengths. Diversity is not a onesided deal.

But if you should listen to the talk of many locals, diversity as it operates here means each foreign group caters to its own interest and development.

And that a positive view of local TCIs and the country is yet to be seen. Personal benefit appears to be the thing in most instances.

My view is that diversity is the key to unity and positive relations among people occupying the same space. It involves a sharing of what is good in each cultural group.

People who come here are basically well-intentioned. They admire the TCI and its people, and see our country as a haven of peace and safety.

The TCI’s values are respected, and its history and culture are valued.

What is needed is that we see each other with new eyes, be open-minded and exercise wisdom in all situations.

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Nationwide plastic bag ban goes into effect

AS THE nationwide ban on singleuse plastic bags took effect on Wednesday (May 1) local shops have been encouraging their customers to support the environmentally-friendly policy.

Last month the Government announced that all stores - grocery, drug, department, hardware, homeimprovement, take-out restaurants and more will be prohibited from distributing single-use plastic bags.

The provision is geared towards effectively preventing plastic bags that are found in grocery stores, from making their way into waterways and oceans.

Many stores across the TCI have started competitions to encourage shoppers to reuse and recycle their bags.

One such establishment which quickly got on board was the major supermarket chain Graceway IGA. The supermarket launched a ‘Staying blue’ campaign on Monday, April 22, to coincide with Earth Day, allowing customers to earn tokens at all Graceway IGA supermarkets.

The supermarket on its official Facebook page in announcing its initiative said: “We believe that the key to a cleaner, eco-friendlier TCI is re-using everything we have.

“This includes bags, clothing, containers and so many of the things we throw away these days.”

A colourful display of blue token cylinders has since been erected in the foyer of the store to encourage shoppers to donate to a participating charity.

“Every time you bring your own bags or buy a re-usable bag you will get a token. Use the token at checkout to vote for your favourite action for Graceway communities to

take, and we’ll take the action,” the supermarket said.

Although it will take a while for residents to get used to life without disposable carry-home plastic bags, many shoppers are applauding the change.

One shopper told the Weekly News: “I think it’s amazing. We’ve been on board with this idea since we brought in reusable bags at Kishco in 2009. Great job to the Government in enforcing this. We’re excited to keep this going.”

Another said: “What about banning all Styrofoam food containers. These litter the entire country and are so environmentally unfriendly.”

One shop owner in the Lower Bight who was seen distributing paper bags to her customers said she is fully on board with the policy.

“I have no problems supplying paper bags. I always thought that the Government should ban plastic bags a long time ago, and truthfully it feels good to do something good for the environment.”

According to the Plastic and other Single Use Products (Use and Waste Management) Bill 2019, a single use plastic bag is described as “(l) all single use carry out plastic bags whether biodegradable or nonbiodegradable, with handles, which are provided to consumers at the point of sale.”

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson announced the ban last month. She stressed that plastic bags are one of the most visible signs of the pollution problem.

“Plastic does not dissolve; it breaks into tiny pieces and stays there for up to 1,000 years, contaminating soil, waterways and oceans and

IGA’s ‘Staying blue’ campaign encourages recycling

entering the food web when eaten by animals.

“The volume of trash in the Islands is more than just an eyesore; it brings a myriad of environmental and public health issues.

“The pristine marine environment

Cashiers at the local IGA supermarket hand out paper bags

that surrounds TCI is threatened.

The litter from the streets has both indirect and direct effects on the ecosystem.

“Marine organisms ingest toxins from the trash and these toxins make their way into the food chain,

affecting multiple organisms.”

She added: “Trash not only threatens the local ecosystem; it can adversely affect the human population. Trash in the streets promotes disease and pestilence.”

(By Olivia Rose)

Severe weather hits TCI one month ahead of hurricane season

BY DELANA ISLES THE TURKS and Caicos Islands is one month away from the official start of the hurricane season, and already there have been some intense weather conditions.

Tuesday evening and well into Wednesday, a thunderstorm watch was issued for the territory by the Department of Disaster Management and Emergency (DDME) as severe

weather conditions raged across the Islands.

Heavy downpours, lightning, thunder and flooding in some areas marked the 24 hour watch, which by Thursday morning was lifted.

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Severe weather is already here, one month ahead of hurricane season. Be prepared!

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Mother protests police procedures in light of public insensitivity

BY DELANA ISLES THE MOTHER of a recently arrested man is protesting the treatment of her son by the Royal TCI Police Force and the cruel insensitivity of residents on social media platforms.

Last week, police issued a press

statement to the local media and on their Facebook page, that they had arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of the Easter Monday murder of Marlo Glinton.

While police did not release the man’s name, several people on social media took it upon themselves to

TCI NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING S U M M A R Y CRIME statistics, sloop arrivals and CCTV were all topics of discussion at the latest meeting of the TCI National Security Council (NSC).

Governor John Freeman and Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson co-chaired the meeting on Thursday, April 25, at the Hilly Ewing Building in Providenciales.

In attendance as members were Hon. Goldray Ewing, Minister of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation, Attorney General Rhondalee Brathwaite-Knowles, Superintendent of HM Prison Grahame Hawkings and the Commissioner of Police James Smith.

Deputy Premier Sean Astwood was not present.

A statement from the Governor’s Office on April 30 said that at this meeting the commissioner of police explained: -Crime statistics for the TCI overall had a fallen by 4.4 percent in 2018, in particular crimes related to drugs, guns and robberies, though there had been a concerning spike in murders and burglaries.

-Between February 10 and April 7, Operation Drive Safe had resulted in 177 tickets being issued for trafficking violations, 57 people warned of prosecution, 22 arrested and 56 illegal migrants handed over to the Immigration Department. A total of 6,220 vehicles have since been registered over this period.

-So fast this year, 13 sloops had been intercepted and 1,352 illegal migrants detained. A further nine sloops have gone undetected.

A sloop which capsized in late March resulted in 14 or more deaths. Four poacher vessels had also been intercepted resulting in the arrest of 16 poachers.

-A joint task force including the Customs and Immigration Departments are working on the issue of human trafficking, on which collaboration with the Bahamas is being sought.

-Planned acquisitions for later in the year include a replacement aircraft and a Marine Unit boat for Grand Turk once funding for refurbishment is approved by the National Forfeiture Fund.

-Progress on the next phase of CCTV for Providenciales and Grand Turk will include an automatic number plate recognition system.

The superintendent of HM Prison in Grand Turk delivered an update on: -Hurricane preparedness and immediate minor works.

-Staffing issues and career development initiatives.

-Capital expenditure and prison infrastructure.

-The scope of planned works.

-Rehabilitation activity and the role of probation within criminal justice.

The premier updated the council on the draft National Security Strategy (NSS) which she said will be completed by the end of May.

reveal the man’s name, even as he was not charged with an offence.

The man was held for the 72 hours that law enforcement are authorised to detain someone for questioning, without any charges being laid.

He was then released on $10,000 station bail without being charged.

On Wednesday (May 1), Mitzy Missick reached out to the Weekly News to share her grievances and the damage the incident has brought on her son.

The woman, who gave this publication permission to use her son’s name - Don Missick Jr - said she cannot understand why police needed to arrest her son and lock him up for three days just to question him because they have a suspicion.

What added insult injury to the insult, Missick believes, is the fact that the police then chose to advertise to the media and on their Facebook page that they are questioning someone on suspicion of the murder, without that person even being charged.

Individuals on social media then found Missick Jr on Facebook and downloaded his photograph, which they then shared along with the police notice to several social media platforms.

Missick said her son was in hospital for treatment of a condition which causes him to experience seizures.

She said when she was called to the hospital, she encountered police in and outside her son’s room, and was not allowed to visit with him.

However, Missick Jr managed to

shout to his mother while she was being forced out, that the police were trying to charge him for Glinton’s murder.

Following the 72 hours that the young man was held in custody, the mother said she was then informed that they were releasing him on bail.

“I asked them bail for what and they said don’t worry about it, it’s just a police bail, they said he doesn’t have to go to court, just bring him down here (police station) on May 26.”

The woman said when she enquired further why the bail was so excessive and what the purpose of them holding her son was, they told her that they (police) just wanted to question him.

“If they just wanted to question him, they could have just invited him in, they didn’t have to arrest and keep him there for days.

“They haven’t charged him.”

She said the issuing of the press release, when no charges were laid, could have led to the death of her own son, due to retaliatory actions of the deceased man’s friends something that has occurred in the territory before.

“The way they are going about these things a lot of killers are going to be on the street because they are going to make the case up before it even start.

“They are not doing it the right way, so by the time they reach to the court the evidence is just messed up and the killer is still on the street.”

Missick also stated that due to this incident, a prospective employer has

since rescinded a job offer to her son.

Missick said the family is now seeking legal assistance to ascertain what their options are in regard to the procedures of the police and the reputational damage her son has suffered as a result.

While police are legally allowed to arrest someone on suspicion of an offence, there are safeguards in place to ensure that law enforcement do not abuse their power in this regard.

There is a requirement that an arrest must be made for a justified reason (based on probable evidence) and the suspect can only be held for 24 to 48 hours.

The concerns about police practices raised by the family are not uncommon to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

In many instances suspects are arrested quickly on suspicion, it is publicised, then they are released days later with no word from the authorities.

Quite often when the suspects are charged, the case is then thrown out of court due to lack of sufficient or inadequately handled evidence.

In several instances, juries in the TCI are not convinced of police evidence and defendants are found not guilty as a result.

Over the past few years, the Court of Appeal has been overturning many serious cases for either inadequate evidence, lost evidence, and faulty court procedures, among a myriad of issues that stem from either the level of the police or the public prosecution office.

Quite a number of those cases have been capital offences.

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and reminding residents of the precautions they need to take to ensure life and limb withstand any adverse weather in the ensuing six months of the season.

The Weekly News reached out to DDME Director, Dr Virginia Clerveaux for comment on the recent weather conditions, which she conceded was a bit of an abnormality.

She noted that since 2004, the Islands have not experienced such intense conditions prior to the start of the season, and she urged residents to be vigilant throughout the rest of the month and ensure they are prepared.

“While the hurricane season runs from June to November, it is not uncommon to have storms developing outside of the season.

“Therefore in keeping with DDME hurricane preparedness month theme we need to ‘Get ready and stay ready’.

“I therefore would like to encourage all residents to begin preparing for hurricane season 2019 now. Do not wait until the storm is upon us.”

Surveillance of areas that were substantially saturated by heavy rainfall was conducted by DDME’s hazard mitigation and GIS specialist, Mike Clerveaux on Wednesday.

The agency later reported that Downtown Providenciales received 12.4 millimetres of rain and the Long Bay area received 7.2 millimetres of rain on the day accessed.

On Sunday (May 5), the DDME cordially invites all partners and stakeholders to join them at the Paradise Baptist Church in Five Cays to herald the start of hurricane preparedness month.

For further updates and tips to get preparation started residents

can tune into Radio Turks and Caicos 89fm every Wednesday at 9.15am for the department’s new programme ‘Disaster 365’.

When putting together hurricane kits, it is urged that the lessons learnt from hurricanes Irma and Maria be taken into account.

While the TCI rebounded extremely well, with no loss of life as a result of the hurricanes, the rebuilding efforts are still ongoing.

The DDME will be conducting damage and needs assessment training for volunteers, stakeholders and the wider community who would like to be a part of the territory’s clean-up efforts, post hurricanes.

Training will take place in Grand Turk on May 6 to 8, Providenciales on May 20 to 22, South Caicos on May 28 to 30, Middle Caicos from June 10 to 11, North Caicos on June 13 to 14 and Salt Cay on June 20 and 21.

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Uniformed groups march for Queen’s birthday THE TURKS and Caicos Islands honoured Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday on Saturday (April 27) at the Parade Grounds in Grand Turk.

The annual celebrations featured the time-honoured uniformed parade and presentation of awards.

In a press release on April 10, Governor John Freeman said: “Her Majesty the Queen is a model of service and has been throughout her reign.

“It is entirely right that once again we in the Turks

and Caicos Islands will come together to express thanks to Her Majesty the Queen and to thank God for her continuing reign as our Sovereign.”

The colourful parade began at 5pm and featured participants from an array uniformed groups.

They included the Royal TCI Police Force, HM Prison Service, Customs and Immigration officials, the ExServicemen Legion, the Cadet Corps, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Rainbow’s and school students -

all led by the police band.

Following the parade, the governor presented long service awards to key members of the uniformed services in recognition of their 18, 25 or 30 years of dedication and service to the Crown.

The award ceremony concluded with a royal salute taken by the governor.

Each year the Queen celebrates two birthdays – her real birthday on April 21, and her official birthday on the second Saturday of June.

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New multi-sensory room at the Ashley Learning Centre is first of its kind in the TCI

Ashley Learning Centre unveils first multisensory room

BY DELANA ISLES THANKS to the generous nature of many, students at the Extraordinary Minds Ashley Learning Centre have been gifted with new tools to enhance their learning.

A multisensory room now graces the Five Cays learning institution and caters to students in the Turks and Caicos Islands with autism and other learning disabilities.

Multisensory learning is the theory that individuals learn better if they are taught using more than one sense.

The senses usually employed in multisensory learning are visual, auditory, kinaesthetic and tactile – VAKT. Other senses might include smell, taste and balance.

On Monday (April 29), the school unveiled its new addition to students and special invitees.

This is the first such facility in the territory.

The room is an immersive environment, specifically designed to develop students’ senses. Included are specialist sensory equipment which can either stimulate the students’ mental activity, provide a relaxing environment or promote interaction.

The new facility was made possible by a wonderful act of selflessness by Mark Parrish and Kim Mortimer, who in 2018 raised awareness for autism while completing a 340-mile self-sufficient trek from Menton on the Mediterranean coast to Zermatt in the heart of the mountains.

During this time, the duo also shed light on the work of the TCI school through social media, as well as through crowd funding website

Go Fund Me. Kim posted the following to her Facebook page: “Almost a year ago Mark and I set out to help the Extraordinary Minds Ashley Learning Centre to install a multisensory room.

“We hiked 550 kilometres through the (Southern) Alps and took whoever would watch along for the journey.

“Creating a fund, we received numerous generous donations from people all over the world.

“There was support from a few key volunteers and teachers who made everything possible and finally, we spent the last two weeks doing the hard work of prepping, painting and installing.

“Now at the end, the kids got to enjoy today for the first time their new addition at school. It brought tears to my eyes to see how excited the kids were and how much the changed space meant to them.

Thanks to everyone!”

Due to the generosity of the many who donated, Kim and Mark were able to raise just under $10,000, a sum which significantly aided the development of the new room.

The team of two and several other special donors, then got to work decorating and installing equipment and other necessary learning tools before the start of the new school year.

Kenneth Forbes was also among several other generous donors; he lent his expertise to the installation of the flooring.

Leroy Garland tinted the windows, Deno Williams installed the baseboards, and Mario Henry put in the electrical outlets.

A student of the Ashley Learning Centre being shown how to use the sensory board

Before the transformation into the multisensory room

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Bolognese pasta with a twist IF THERE is something that annoys me it is someone who thinks they have ‘the’ best Bolognese sauce recipe (meat sauce). Obviously, they have never tasted my Bolognese sauce!

Let me tell you something honey, you didn’t eat meat pasta until you tried this one. I’ve got no time to be humble about it, it is what it is, but keep in mind that this is not your typical Italian recipe.

INGREDIENTS

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1 bottle of red wine Vegetable oil (or olive oil) 1 red onion, finely chopped 3-4 clove garlic 2-3 jalapeños, finely chopped 1.25 lbs. (or more) or ground beef (or mixt beef/pork) 3-4 Italian sausages 1 lbs. pasta sauce (flavoured with meat) 16 oz. of Ricotta cheese ¼ tea spoon of Asian 5 spice (be careful not to add more than this) 1 tea spoon of Herbs of Provence 5 basil leaves, torn Salt to season

METHOD

Open the bottle of wine and serve yourself a glass of wine, drink it and enjoy.

Heat oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium high heat.

Add onion jalapenos and garlic,

cook for five minutes or until light golden and softened.

Turn heat up to high and add beef. Cook, breaking it up as your go, until browned. Add the Asian 5 spice and Herbs of Provence.

Add red wine (or red cooking wine). Bring to simmer, let it reduce, scraping the bottom of the pot.

On a separate skillet, cook your sausages. On the ground beef add the pasta sauce, and maybe a little water if you want.

When the sausages are ready, cut them about three quarters of an inch and add them to the sauce.

Now you have to let it cook on low for about half an hour, so all the spice will mix and give the flavour to the sauce.

You can cook any kind of pasta, but I like to use sea shells pasta, just because it’s not a typical Bolognese meat sauce.

I add the ricotta cheese when it’s all cooked. I mix it with the sauce and let it melt, and just mix the pasta with the sauce.

Serve it with parmesan cheese on top and fresh chopped Italian parsley, when I can find some.

I have no problem using pasta sauce as it already has some mixed spices in it with tomato sauce. The jalapeños don’t make it really spicy because it’s well cooked.

Finally, give yourself a second glass of wine and just grab your fork and dig right in.

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Beaches gains new accreditation for autism awareness BEACHES Resorts has become the first resort company in the world to attain a special certificate for its continuing commitment to assist people with autism.

The Advanced Certified Autism Centre (ACAC) designation was awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).

It underscores that the organisation has gone above and beyond to train its staff and provide substantial modifications for visitors with autism or similar sensory needs, a press release on Tuesday (April 30) said.

Adam Stewart, deputy chairman of Sandals Resorts International, said: “We are proud to continue paving the way for families with individuals who have special needs, including children on the autism spectrum, to travel comfortably and truly live up to our tagline – the ‘Resorts for Everyone’.

“As a family-built brand, we want to provide all families with a superior level of service that makes them feel the most welcomed at our resorts.

“We are especially excited to further expand this important training to our resort’s watersports programme, with PADI certified dive professionals and other team

members earning a special ‘ACAC’ designation for each Aqua Centre at Beaches, allowing children on the spectrum to safely experience the incredible waters of the Caribbean.”

In April 2017, Beaches Resorts led the charge and became the first resort company in the world to be recognised by IBCCES as a Certified Autism Centre (CAC).

The ACAC designation is the next level of certification once an organisation has achieved the CAC certification.

Myron, board chairman of IBCCES, said: “Beaches Resorts has gone above and beyond to lead the hospitality industry toward a more inclusive future for all families seeking unforgettable vacations tailored to their needs.

“By becoming the first resorts to achieve the ACAC certification, Beaches is even more prepared to welcome families with autism, and we applaud them for their ongoing commitment and leadership in providing travel options for this underserved market.”

With one in 59 children diagnosed with autism in the US, special needs travel is the fastest growing family travel segment.

Beaches Resorts’ watersports

teams have also earned another first – staff have completed the ACAC training and certification, and are among the first to earn the designation in conjunction with a collaboration between the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) and IBCCES. The certification makes appropriate programming from autism-certified staff available for families looking to enjoy daily PADIcertified diving at the company’s world class dive operations.

Kristin Valette-Wirth, chief marketing officer of PADI Worldwide, said: “Diving has frequently proven to be a transformative and healing experience for individuals with physical or emotional challenges and their families.

“We are honoured to work together with our global network of dive centres and resorts, including our long-time partner in Beaches Resorts, and IBCCES to offer more opportunities for those with special needs to heal, explore and connect through diving.

“Together with Beaches Resorts and IBCCES, we look forward to inspiring and enabling more travel and shared experiences for all to create lifelong memories that have the power to transform lives.”

Phone customers get extra data FLOW customers can now share life’s special moments faster and easier with access to increased data plans.

The new plans give customers up to 10GB of data - a massive upgrade to the existing pre-paid data packages.

The new ‘Always on’ prepaid plans were rolled out on Thursday (May 2) at the Flow Headquarters to media partners and influencers.

The TCI joins a total of ten markets to unveil new deals for Flow customers.

“Life is about moments,” said Flow acting country manager Audley Gibbs, “the new plans are designed to enable the millions of happy connections our customers make each day across our network.

“We have made it simpler for customers to connect and share without worrying about running out of data.

“In fact, the concept of ‘Always on’ or ‘Always connected’ drove the design of these plans.

“Customers have told us that they want to have their phones’ data on at all times without fear of going over their existing plans and incurring high costs and we listened.

“We are no longer talking about megabytes, but rather Gigabytes of data!

“With so many options to stream movies, download music and share photos across our networks we have given customers much more data with our new plans.”

Darron Hilaire Jr, marketing, communications and acting retail sales lead, said the new pre-paid plans range from 1 to 10GB of data and many include additional benefits like free local minutes to call any network and free access to messaging on the most popular social media platforms like Snapchat, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter (SWIFT).

The plans are also available in convenient sizes from 1 to 30 days to suit customer’s needs.

Hilaire said: “Customers will also see a refreshed look and feel in stores and around the island.

“We enhanced the customers’ experience at our various touchpoints including our retail stores and kiosks, contact centre help desk and our new and improved My Flow self-care app and website.”

Addressing employees in a special launch event for the new plans, Gibbs said: “It’s a great time for our customers and our employees.

“We are determined to bring a level of passion to our customer service that will require every single employee to be focused on delivering the best experience for our customers.

“We must ensure that each of life’s most important moments, no matter how small or big, is easily captured, experienced, and shared and we enable those moments.”

More information on Flow’s new plans is available at www. discoverflow.co

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BVI Premier gets multiple assassination threats BRITISH Virgin Islands (BVI) Premier Andrew Fahie has revealed that he has received three major death threats and the matter has now been classified as a national security issue.

Fahie, whose Virgin Islands Party (VIP) was swept to power in the general elections earlier this year, said on Thursday last that Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews has been informed of the threats and law enforcement authorities already have some leads.

He made the disclosure in the House of Assembly. But he made it clear that although he had increased his personal security, he would not be deterred from doing his job.

“Since becoming Premier, it is now documented through authorities that I have received three major threats of assassination. And I want to tell these three entities here today, that you aren’t going frighten me from doing the business of the people,” Fahie told the House.

Defending the decision to hire bodyguards, which has been the subject of criticism and ridicule, the Premier said it had to be done.

“We have sat down with the Commissioner of Police, we have sat down with private security… and we have made sure that the security that is needed, that will happen as the Premier of this territory….I don’t like to know that taxpayers have to go through that.

As a matter of fact, Mr Speaker, I bring it up because I noticed that

Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin (3rd from right) with (L-R) MPs Martin Vickers, Keith Taylor, Pauline Latham, Jeremy Lefroy, Ian Paisley, and Sheryll Murry.

Cayman Islands premier warns UK lawmakers off devolved issues in overseas territories Premier Andrew Fahie says Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews has been informed of the threats and law enforcement authorities already have some leads.

before I got to make a speech, there are those making fun of it. But I don’t take nobody making fun of my life,” he said.

“I had to rearrange how my life has been going and it has not been a nice time….One time I even paused and say, is this even worth it? I used to be around this place free, free as a bird representing the people of the First [District] in this House doing what I got to do. Now because of some greedy people – that’s who they are, because we have a tip-off what it’s about – some greedy people want to see if they can assassinate the Premier.”

Fahie said, however, that the threats had been predicted.

He said that before the elections,

it had been prophesied by religious leaders that he would lead the BVI, and there was another prophecy that his life would be threatened.

And the Premier said his bodyguards have been advised to use lethal force against any would-be attackers.

“If anybody makes the attempts, I tell them to shoot and kill them,” he disclosed.

Fahie’s VIP won eight of Parliament’s 13 seats in the general election on February 25, 2019.

The National Democratic Party which had formed the previous government won three seats, and the Progressive United and the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement won one each. (Caribbean360)

IN London this week, Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin urged UK politicians not to “drive a wedge” between the people in the overseas territories and the British government by intervening in affairs that are the devolved responsibility of the elected governments of those territories.

McLaughlin was speaking at a dinner on Wednesday evening with the Cayman Islands All Party Parliamentary Group (CIAPPG) at the House of Lords.

As well as updating British lawmakers on how well Cayman Islands’ economy is doing, he spoke about the “worrying trend” and “alarming approach” taken by the Foreign Affairs Committee in its recent report.

“Continued high-level engagement with MPs and peers

is essential for the Cayman Islands to maintain a presence and understanding within the Houses of Commons and Lords,” the premier stated on Friday in a press release about his trip.

However, he also warned that this type of unwarranted intervention, should it continue, would only drive a wedge between the BOTs and the United Kingdom, which would not serve the interests of either the UK or the territories well.

“My message also included a note of warning of the consequences of a UK parliament, 4,500 miles from the Cayman Islands, interfering in local matters that are not only devolved but in circumstances where they have no real understanding of local people and local affairs,” he said, adding that the event was a great success.

Scandal-hit St Lucia government, minister resigns A ST LUCIA Government Minister embroiled in controversy is now out of Prime Minister Allen Chastanet’s Cabinet.

Public Service Minister Dr Ubaldus Raymond, who was allegedly involved in a salacious conversation with a woman, a recording of which went viral on social media earlier this month, has stepped down with immediate effect and Chastanet said he had accepted the resignation “in the best interest of the country”.

“Dr Raymond has served our country well and in several capacities including Leader of Government Business in the Senate, and previously as the Minister in the Ministry of Finance. I thank him and his family for his years of service to our nation,” he said in a brief statement yesterday.

Public Service Minister Dr Ubaldus Raymond has resigned with immediate effect.

Earlier this month, the government announced that investigations had been launched into “recent

information being circulated in the public domain surrounding the Minister”, and that he had proceeded on leave. It said that after an initial probe, more information had come to light which warranted further investigations by the relevant authorities.

In his statement, Prime Minister Chastanet said his acceptance of Raymond’s resignation in no way affects the ongoing investigations.

“The Government remains committed to bringing closure to this matter,” he said.

This is not the first scandal involving Raymond. In 2017, two 18-year-old women were charged with blackmail following the leak of nude photos online. In October last year, he said the young women had apologised to him and the case had come to conclusion. (Caribbean360)

The prediction by NC State forecasters is five to seven hurricanes, with three of those become major hurricanes, a slight increase from another prediction last month.

NC State forecasters predict near average Hurricane Season WE are now one month from the official start of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season. Early forecasts for the season suggest a near average number of storms will form.

One of those forecasts recently released by researchers at North Carolina State University predicts 13 to 16 named storms through the season. That is above the average of 11 from 1950 through

2018. However, it is right at the average of 14 from 1995 to 2018.

NC State forecasters lead by tropical meteorology professor Dr. Lian Xie say they expect five to seven of those storms will become hurricanes. Their forecast calls for two of three of those to be major hurricanes, or storms that are rated at category 3 strength or stronger.

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Anglican Church in Jamaica declares support for abortion but not for convenience

The Minnis administration purchased the Grand Lucayan resort from Hutchinson Whampoa for $65 million last year.

Bahamas: Lucayan managers agree to settlement GRAND Lucayan managers have agreed to voluntarily separate from the resort with a total payout of $4.4m, Tourism and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar announced this week, signalling the end of an at times contentious battle between stakeholders.

The payout breaks down to $3.7m from the government and approximately $700,000 from a Family Guardian Insurance annuity, which the 91 managers are entitled to tap in to.

The issue had dragged on for more than seven months and Grand Lucayan’s board and the Minnis administration had previously taken a position that in committing an extra $500,000 of taxpayer monies over and above what BHMA members were due according to law, they were not prepared to go beyond a $3.1m-$3.2m offer.

There are 114 middle management staff, which the minister said was a lot more managers than needed.

He said they could expect to begin receiving payouts at the latest the second week of May. “I am delighted to announce today (Monday) that we have come to an arrangement with the managers union at the Our Lucayan,” the minister told reporters outside Cabinet yesterday morning. “We have a deal.

“So there are approximately 91 managers that are included in the deal that may alter somewhat and we have agreed to pay them $3.7m.

“They have other funds that are in an annuity with Family Guardian, which they will be entitled to tap in to as well so that will take the total payout to $4.4m. So this is a good day for Grand Bahama.”

He continued: “It allows these employees to go home with a lump sum and to prepare for the upcoming employment opportunities that are going to present themselves with the Carnival port and the Royal Caribbean acquisition of the Grand Lucayan. So the government is marching ever

closer to the disengagement from this acquisition and as far as I know everything is proceeding according to planned with that process, so this is a milestone.

“I must compliment and thank Obie Ferguson (chief negotiator) and Kirk Russell (vice president of the BHMA) who were on the other side.

We had good and fruitful discussion and I am glad we are now able to come to a conclusion.”

The minister also offered advice to the managers yesterday on how they should proceed.

“Spend your money wisely and prepare yourself for the other opportunities that are going to present themselves in the next five to six months.

“So as the government marches toward a sale this is a natural outcome of that process and when we hand over the hotel to the new owners we will complete the disengagement of all of the staff and then the new owners will commence the reengagement of who they would like to have or hire new staff.”

As for the completion of the Grand Lucayan’s sale, Mr D’Aguilar said the process is still a long time from completion.

“That’s a process that involves due diligence, an acquisition and then a handover period. So there are milestones and deadlines, but as we get closer to those then I think I’d be in a position to concretise them.

“But right now, they’re going through their due diligence and rather than commit myself to a date as you would all like me to do, I think I would leave it vague and fuzzy for now,” he said.

In late March, Lucayan Renewal Holdings Ltd signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Royal Caribbean Cruises and the ITM Group for the purchase of the Grand Lucayan resort for $65 million and the redevelopment of the Freeport Harbour.

The Minnis administration purchased the resort from Hutchinson Whampoa for $65 million last year.

(Tribune242)

AS the debate on the legalisation of abortion in Jamaica continues to make the rounds, the Anglican Church here has made it clear that it supports the act, but only under specific circumstances.

Addressing the 149th Synod of the church in St James last week, Lord Bishop Howard Gregory said the country has not developed a culture of respectful dialogue on issues of this nature and urged all of society to work towards healthy debate.

In addressing is flock, he made particular reference to the fact that the church must affirm the sanctity of life in order to advance an understanding of the issue of abortion as it affects people and families.

Said he: “The church forbids abortion as a means of birth control, family planning, sex selection, or for any reason of mere convenience.”

He explained, however, that the Anglican Communion allows space for consideration of abortion under specific circumstances. These include “cases of rape or incest, cases in which a mother’s physical or mental health is at risk, or cases involving foetal abnormalities”.

It was the Church’s first definitive public statement on the issue.

Bishop Gregory went on to indicate that any decision towards abortion ought not to be taken lightly or without due empathy.

“At the same time, the church takes seriously the crucial role which a woman plays in the decisionmaking process, and who must be accorded due consideration and

Lord Bishop Howard Gregory (left) is assisted by Canon Michael Allen (centre) and Bishop of Kingston Robert Thompson at the opening service of their 149th Synod at the Parish Church of St James.

respect,” he said.

He told attendees at the start of the annual synod that the debate about the legal provisions for abortion must be undergirded by the Christian understanding of grace which comes from God. Grace, he said, “does not begin with sin, as so many preach,” but as conveyed by St Paul, it begins with God’s love.

It is “not just about a word spoken or a law invoked, but an attitude and vantage point from which we approach human beings wrestling with the fundamental and complicated issues of life”.

Some 118 elected members of the synod, representing congregations

from across the island and Cayman, as well as approximately 100 clergy and church workers met under the theme ‘Intentional Disciples: Instruments of Grace and Hope’ from April 23-26 at Holiday Inn Resort, Rose Hall.

Led by the lord bishop, the meetings included discussions on the state of the church, its impact on the nation at large, and social issues such as child abuse.

The head of the Anglican Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands cautioned against the taking of “emotional positions at extreme poles, and labelling those who differ from us as enemies, as we have done in politics”.

Cayman: Sargassum problem ‘here to stay’ Environment officials are investigating long-term solutions to the ongoing problem of regular invasions of foul smelling sargassum seaweed that have impacted Cayman’s beaches over the past few years.

Tim Austin, deputy director of the Department of Environment, said the issue was not going away.

“This is a problem that is here to stay,” he said.

Grand Cayman was badly hit over Easter and can expect further influxes of sargassum throughout the summer, Austin warned.

Long-term solutions including ‘sargassum boats’, which are specially designed to clear up sargassum before it hits the coast, and offshore barriers to keep it away from the islands’ beaches are being researched. Sargassum boats are specially designed vessels that can clear up sargassum before it hits the beaches.

In the interim, the Department

Grand Cayman was badly hit over Easter and can expect further influxes of sargassum throughout the summer.

of Environment and the Recreation, Parks and Cemeteries Unit are on standby to assist with beach cleanups.

Austin said the DoE had developed a “task force” with other government agencies to speed up the permission process to allow businesses to use heavy equipment to clear their beaches.

And he said his staff was ready to assist and advise on the best methods to clear the seaweed, without causing beach erosion or impacting turtle nests.

Sargassum is a type of seaweed that floats on ocean currents in large mats that can stretch for miles. It often serves as a nursery for juvenile fish.

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Speaker Pelosi accuses Attorney General Barr of lying to Congress US Speaker Nancy Pelosi has accused the Attorney General William Barr of lying to Congress.

Her comments came a day after Mr Barr’s testimony to a Senate panel about Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russia’s alleged meddling in 2016.

Mr Barr faced sharp questioning about his decision to clear President Donald Trump of obstruction of justice.

The top US law official refused to testify to Democratic-led House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

The standoff raises the prospect that Mr Barr - America’s top legal official - could be held in contempt of Congress.

“He lied to Congress. And if anybody else did that it would be considered a crime,” Ms Pelosi said on Thursday.

“Nobody is above the law,” she added.

Ms Pelosi’s accusation stems from Mr Barr saying he was not aware of any complaints Mr Mueller had about the Attorney General’s four-page summary of his report.

Mr Mueller wrote a letter to Mr Barr saying the summary lacked “context”.

“It wasn’t about technicalities,” Ms Pelosi told reporters. “The attorney general of the United States of America was not telling the truth to the Congress of the United States.

That’s a crime.”

But a spokeswoman for the Department of Justice hit back at Ms

Thousands of Scottish school pupils took part in climate protests last month.

UK Parliament declares climate change emergency Nancy Pelosi says Attorney general William Barr “lied to Congress”.

Pelosi after her comments.

“The baseless attack on the Attorney General is reckless, irresponsible and false,” spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said.

William Barr appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesdayand defended his handling of the Special Counsel’s 448-page investigation.

It came after Mr Mueller’s letter was released, revealing he had twice requested that Mr Barr give more information about the report’s conclusions.

But Mr Barr said the special counsel was not concerned with the accuracy of the summary and only with how it was being reported by media.

“My understanding was his concern was not the accuracy of the

statement of the findings in my letter, but that he wanted more out there to provide additional context to explain his reasoning and why he didn’t reach a decision on obstruction,” he said.

Mr Barr also declared he was “absolutely” confident in his own judgment that Mr Trump did not unlawfully attempt to impede the investigation.

But Democratic Senator Mazie Hirono told the Attorney General at Wednesday’s hearing that he had betrayed a “sacred trust”.

“America deserves better. You should resign.”

And a tweet showing Democratic Senator Kamala Harris questioning Mr Barr at Wednesday’s hearing has now been viewed more than three million times.

MPs have approved a motion to declare an environment and climate emergency.

This proposal, which demonstrates the will of the Commons on the issue but does not legally compel the government to act, was approved without a vote.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who tabled the motion, said it was “a huge step forward”.

Environment Secretary Michael Gove acknowledged there was a climate “emergency” but did not

back Labour’s demands to declare one.

The declaration of an emergency was one of the key demands put to the government by environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion, in a series of protests over recent weeks.

Addressing climate protesters from the top of a fire engine in Parliament Square earlier, Mr Corbyn said: “This can set off a wave of action from parliaments and governments around the globe.

Texas police officer charged for shooting black man A TEXAS police officer has been charged with homicide after shooting a black man during a traffic stop last year.

The officer, Bau Tran, fired several shots into the car after O’Shae Terry, 24, tried to drive away while Mr Tran was speaking to him.

Mr Terry later died in hospital. On Wednesday, a Tarrant County grand jury indicted the officer on charges of criminally negligent homicide.

Arlington Police Department said he had now been placed on leave.

Mr Tran had initially been placed on restricted duties after the shooting.

Lee Merritt - a lawyer for Terry’s family - told the Associated Press news agency that while the charge was “a huge relief” for his relatives, “if anyone else had done this it would have been murder”.

Body camera footage released by Arlington Police Department shows two officers pulling Terry over in his car in September 2018 because the registration for his vehicle had expired.

After speaking for several

Service members who reported sexual assault v estimated totals.

US military reports major spike in sex assaults The shooting took place in Arlington, Texas between Fort Worth and Dallas.

minutes the passenger side window starts to roll up. Officer Tran grabs the window and stands on the side of the car while it pulls away, and then fires into the vehicle.

Mr Tran’s lawyer, Randy Moore, told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram newspaper in October that the officers smelled marijuana in the car and were concerned for the public’s

safety, adding that Terry had been shot “because the officer felt his life was in danger”.

Mr Merritt admitted Terry “made several mistakes”, including having marijuana in the car, driving with an expired registration and trying to drive off after being stopped. “None of those mistakes should have been fatal,” he said.

THE US military has reported a major spike in sexual assaults despite years of efforts to address the problem.

Figures show 20,500 instances of unwanted sexual contact occurred in 2018, up from 14,900 in 2016 which is the last time a survey was conducted.

Alcohol was involved in one third of cases, and female recruits ages 17 to 24 are at the highest risk of attack.

On Thursday, Acting Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan directed the military to “criminalise” sexual harassment.

The report released on Thursday surveyed the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines, and estimated a total of 20,500 cases in 2018.

The total figure is based reports

of attacks as well as an extrapolation of survey data which was gathered through a poll of over 100,000 troops. Researchers say the survey has a 95% level of confidence.

Incidents of unwanted sexual contact - which ranges from groping to rape - rose by around 38% between 2016 and 2018.

Only one out of three cases were reported to authorities, the report found.

In 2006, only one in 14 victims reported sexual assault crimes, the Pentagon said.

In more than 85% of cases, victims knew their attacker. The majority of cases involved young women whose attacker was often a superior officer.

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Venezuela crisis: Defiant Maduro appears with soldiers Mr Williamson strenuously denies being the source of the leak.

Williamson sacking: PM says security council leak matter ‘closed’ THE government does not think it necessary to refer the National Security Council leak to the police, the PM’s de facto deputy says.

Responding to calls from MPs for a police inquiry, David Lidington said the PM considered the matter closed.

He said Gavin Williamson - who has been sacked as defence secretary - had not been accused of a criminal offence, but had lost the PM’s confidence.

Mr Williamson strenuously denies being the source of the leak.

He was sacked following an inquiry into the leak, which led to reports in the Daily Telegraph on plans to allow Chinese company Huawei to help build the UK’s 5G network.

Opposition MPs have said there should be an investigation into whether the Official Secrets Act had been breached.

But Mr Lidington told the

Commons: “The prime minister has said she now considers that this matter has been closed and the cabinet secretary does not consider it necessary to refer it to the police.

“But we would of course cooperate fully should the police themselves consider that an investigation were necessary.”

Mr Lidington said the prime minister was “the ultimate judge of the standards of behaviour expected of a minister”.

He said ministers should “shut up” after National Security Council and cabinet meetings, appearing to echo Mr Williamson’s words when he told Russia to “go away and shut up” soon into his job as defence secretary.

Mr Lidington said Mr Williamson had “not been accused of any criminal offence” but had “lost the confidence of the prime minister”, who by sacking him “acted within the ministerial code”.

Bank of England warns of ‘more frequent’ rate increases than expected INTEREST rate increases could be “more frequent” than expected if the economy performs as the Bank of England is expecting, governor Mark Carney says.

The markets are forecasting just one interest rate increase by 2021.

But if there is a resolution to the Brexit impasse, and inflation and growth continue to pick-up, then more increases are likely, Mr Carney said.

As expected, the Bank kept interest rates on hold at 0.75% at its latest policy meeting.

Interest rates have been at that level since last August, when the Bank raised them by a quarter of a percentage point.

The Bank is expecting growth and inflation to pick up over the next two years.

In a news conference, Mr Carney said: “If something broadly like this forecast comes to pass... it will require interest rate increases over that period and it will require more, and more frequent interest rate increases, than the market currently expects.”

The Bank’s forecasts are based

on a “smooth adjustment” to any new trading relationship with the European Union.

In its Quarterly Inflation Report, the Bank of England raised its UK growth forecast for this year, in part because the outlook for the global economy is a bit brighter.

The Bank now sees growth of 1.5% this year, up from February’s forecast of 1.2%.

Economic growth has been subdued since the UK voted in June 2016 to leave the EU. In particular, business investment has been falling.

The Bank says stockpiling has been giving the economy a shortterm boost, but for this year, the strengthening of the global economy will have a more important effect.

In the minutes from its latest policy meeting, the Bank said “global growth had shown signs of stabilisation, and had been a little better than expected”.

It also forecasts the unemployment rate will continue falling in the coming years to 3.5% by 2022, which would be the lowest rate since 1973. (BBC)

IN a show of defiance against his opponents, Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro appeared flanked by soldiers at an army base in Caracas on Thursday.

Mr Maduro called on the armed forces to oppose “any coup plotter”, as clashes between opposition supporters and pro-government forces continued.

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó tried on Wednesday to spark a military defection and force Mr Maduro from office.

Mr Guaidó has urged public employees to strike to undermine the government.

But Mr Maduro praised the army’s loyalty on Thursday, calling on the military to unite in a defence of the constitution. “No one dare touch our sacred ground or bring war to Venezuela”, he said.

In January, Mr Guaidó declared himself Venezuela’s interim leader and he has the support of more than 50 countries including the US, UK and most Latin America nations.

As the head of the oppositioncontrolled National Assembly, he invoked the constitution to assume an interim presidency, arguing that Mr Maduro’s re-election last year was illegitimate.

But Mr Maduro - who is backed

by Russia, China and the leaders of Venezuela’s military - has refused to cede power.

The president dismissed a claim

by US defence secretary Mike Pompeo that he had been ready to flee the country, and accused the US of directing an attempted coup.

The armed forces did not appear to heed Mr Guaidó’s call to defect.

On Wednesday, both pro- and anti-government supporters held demonstrations in Caracas that were initially peaceful.

There were reports of gunfire in the city, and a local NGO, the Venezuelan Observatory of Social Conflict, said Jurubith Rausseo, 27, had been shot dead during a rally in the opposition stronghold of Altamira.

At least 46 people were injured in clashes between opposition supporters and the security forces.

On Tuesday, Mr Guaidó posted a video showing him with a number of men in military uniform. He said he had the support of “brave soldiers” in Caracas.

He urged Venezuelans to join them in the streets, and appeared alongside another opposition leader, Leopoldo López, who had been under house arrest after being found guilty of inciting violence during

protests in 2014.

Spain’s government later said that Mr López and his family had sought safety in their embassy, but said the opposition figure has not claimed political asylum.

Supporters on both sides gathered around the city throughout Tuesday, and there were clashes between Mr Guaidó’s supporters and armed military vehicles.

In a series of tweets (in Spanish), Mr Guaidó said the final phase of “Operation Liberty” had begun and it was the turn of public workers to join in.

He urged protesters to stay on the streets until Mr Maduro’s government would be finally forced to resign.

Mr Guaidó has been courting the public sector for weeks - but winning their support will be difficult, the BBC’s Americas editor Candace Piette says.

Assange doesn’t consent to US extradition, court hears WIKILEAKS co-founder Julian Assange has said he does not consent to being extradited to the US over charges related to leaking government secrets.

His extradition hearing came a day after he was sentenced to 50 weeks in jail for breaching the Bail Act following his arrest last month.

The 47-year-old appeared by video link at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

The court heard that the “extradition process will take many months”. The case was adjourned until 30 May. Assange told the court: “I do not wish to surrender myself for extradition for doing journalism that has won many awards and protected many people.”

Outside the court dozens of his supporters, many holding posters and banners demanding his freedom, blocked the road in protest.

Assange took refuge in Ecuador’s London embassy in 2012 to avoid extradition to Sweden over sexual

Julian Assange pumped his fist at photographers as he arrived at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday.

assault allegations, which he has denied.

The UK will decide whether to extradite him to the US in response to allegations that he conspired with former US intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning to download classified databases.

Australian-born Assange faces up to five years in a US prison if convicted.

Wikileaks has published thousands of classified documents covering everything from the film industry to national security and war.

(BBC)

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Thai King marries general days before his coronation THAILAND’S King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun has wed his royal consort, Gen. Suthida Vajiralongkorn Na Ayudhya, and declared her queen just days before his coronation.

A royal statement released Wednesday said the 66-year-old monarch “has decided to promote Gen. Suthida Vajiralongkorn Na Ayudhya, his royal consort, to become Queen Suthida and she will hold royal title and status as part of the royal family.”

The statement added that the king “performed a royal wedding ceremony with Gen. Suthida Vajiralongkorn Na Ayudhya in accordance to law and royal traditions in a full and righteous manner.”

The pair officially married May 1 at the Ampornsathan Throne Hall in Bangkok’s Dusit Palace. The King’s younger sister, Princess Sirindhorn, and Chairman to Privy Council, Gen. Prem Tinsulanonda, signed the marriage document as witnesses.

Junta leader Prayut Chan-o-cha also attended the ceremony.

Vajiralongkorn assumed the throne following the death of his

The 66-year-old monarch performed a royal wedding ceremony for his new bride.

father in 2016, becoming King Rama X. He is the 10th member of the Chakri dynasty, which has ruled Thailand since Rama I took the throne in 1782.

His coronation takes place on Saturday, with celebrations expected to last until the following Monday.

It is the fourth marriage for Vajiralongkorn, who has two daughters and five sons, only one of whom is officially recognised as a prince.

Queen Suthida has been a feature of the royal household for years. In

2016 Vajiralongkorn promoted her to the rank of general -- and a year later made her deputy commander of the King’s Royal Guard Command.

As an important member of the royal family, she is protected by Thailand’s lese majeste laws.

The crime of lese majeste -insulting the royal family -- is enforced by monarchies around the globe. But few are stricter than Thailand, where the law makes it illegal to defame, insult or threaten the King, queen, heir-apparent or regent.

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Jamaica: Missing 11-yearold girl found dead THE body of an 11-year-old girl who was reported missing four days ago was discovered yesterday with signs of a brutal sexual attack, a gutwrenching discovery on the eve of Child Month in Jamaica.

Trisha Morris of Pond, Hanover, was last seen about 2:50 p.m. on Saturday.

Doris Lysaith-Earl, the adoptive mother of Trisha, said that the screams of a churchwoman on Tuesday morning alerted her to the grisly discovery of the girl.

The child, who attended Watford Hill Primary School, was reportedly found with multiple wounds to her body and her underwear was ripped away, suggesting that she might have been sexually abused.

Trisha was last seen about 8 p.m. on Saturday in the company of a church sister.

At least 14 children have been slain in Jamaica this year.

“A me have her from she little because her mother dead five years now, and she don’t have nobody. A just up a church she lef fi go, and mi beg a church sister fi give a eye pon har, and them come tek Trisha from mi,” said Lysaith-Earl, 64.

“Trisha hug me and squeeze me and kiss me and say, ‘Later, Grandma,’” the sobbing woman stated. (Jamaica Gleaner)

The child, who attended Watford Hill Primary School, was reportedly found with multiple wounds to her body.

Renewable energy to become the norm for the Caribbean Jamaica and other Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are embracing renewable energy as part of their plans to become decarbonised in the coming decades.

The Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, has committed the island nation to transitioning to 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030.

“I believe that we can do better.

Jamaica has sunshine all year round and strong winds in certain parts of the island,” Holness said.

Solar Head of State (SHOS), a non-profit that helps world leaders become green leaders by installing solar panels on government buildings, has been assisting Jamaica and other Caribbean countries with their renewable energy transition.

James Ellsmoor, the group’s Director and Co-Founder, said they partnered with the Jamaica’s government to install and commission a state-of-the-art solar photovoltaic (PV) array at Jamaica House—the Office of the Prime Minister.

“Following similar installations by the President of the Maldives and Governor-General of Saint Lucia, Jamaica’s prominent adoption of solar, sets an example for other nations around the world that

renewable energy can make a global impact,” Ellsmoor told IPS. “While island nations such as Jamaica are the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, this project is a reminder that they are also leading in finding solutions.”

Holness heralded the solar installation on his office as emblematic of the clean energy technologies that must be deployed

by Caribbean nations to decarbonise economies, reduce regional fossil fuel use, and combat climate change.

“I have directed the government to increase our target from 30 per cent to 50 per cent, and our energy company is totally in agreement. So, I believe that by 2030, Jamaica will be producing more than 50 per cent of its electricity from renewables.”

Peter Ruddock, manager of renewable energy and energy efficiency at the state-owned Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, hailed the prime minister’s decision as a step in the right direction.

“We do have to look at our indigenous sources—the wind, the sun—it shows good leadership for the Office of the Prime Minister to be outfitted with solar panels, which will reduce their consumption,” Ruddock said.

A wind farm in Curacao. Caribbean nations such as Jamaica are the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change and many are embracing renewable energy. (Credit: Desmond Brown/IPS)

Due to a historic lack of diversification of energy resources, Jamaica has been heavily reliant on imported fossils fuels, resulting in CO2 emissions and high electricity prices that are up to four times higher than the United States.

Caribbean nations are also vulnerable to hurricanes and extreme weather. Renewable energy increases islands’ resilience—stabilising electricity supply in the wake of natural disasters.

“We emit negligible greenhouse gases but when the impact comes we are most impacted,” Una May Gordon, Jamaica’s Director for

Climate Change, told IPS. “The prime minister believes in what we are doing. He believes that renewable energy has a role and a place in the Jamaica energy mix.

A commitment has been made for transformation.

“We are building the resilience of the country. We have to transform a number of our production processes and the only way to do that is with renewables,” Gordon added.

SHOS believes the region’s youth can play a vital role in the climate change fight and has also conducted a solar challenge in partnership with Jamaica-based youth groups,

which invited young people from across the island to create innovative communications projects to tell their communities about the benefits of renewable energy.

On the heels of a successful programme in Jamaica, SHOS is collaborating with the Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) to launch the Guyana Solar Challenge—a national competition in Guyana to engage and educate youth nationwide about the benefits of renewable energy.

“With our partners at CYEN we will run a Solar Challenge in every Caribbean country to educate young people about the benefits of renewable energy for their communities,” Ellsmoor told IPS. “The economic and environmental conditions for the Caribbean are very specific to the region and often information coming from outside the region does not represent that. Launching this challenge in Guyana is particularly important as the country starts its journey into petroleum, and we want to show that the best opportunity is to invest these new funds into the sustainable development of the economy, and renewable energy is central to that,” he said.

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Science & Technology

Climate change: UK ‘can cut emissions to nearly zero’ by 2050

The invading fish have both a voracious appetite (not to mention venomous spines) and can lay 30,000 eggs every five days that quickly scatter on the sea currents.

Lion Fish infesting the Bahamas linked to Taiwan RESEARCHERS have found genetic links between invasive lion fish terrorising Bahamian waters and the species native to waters around Taiwan.

The genetics study undertaken

by North Carolina State University was published earlier this month, and could be the answer to how the venomous fish came to infest the warm waters of this region.

Graduate and undergraduate students made genetic comparisons of two native lionfish regions in the Pacific and five invading regions in the Atlantic.

According to New Atlas, researchers used sequenced samples from two mitochondrial DNA genes, and found the best match was between the lionfish in The Bahamas and those in the

waters around Taiwan. “Some of these invaders rapidly adapt to new surroundings,” said Martha Burford Reiskind, research assistant professor of applied ecology at NC State.

“What are the genes that allow them to successfully invade? Can we make better predictions so that invasive species like [lionfish] are eradicated before it’s too late?”

There are currently more than one million red lionfish infesting American waters, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

“A native of the Indo-Pacific region, it was unknown in American waters until the 1980s when they began to appear and spread in large numbers,” the New Atlas report read.

THE UK should lead the global fight against climate change by cutting greenhouse gases to nearly zero by 2050, a report says.

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) maintains this can be done at no added cost from previous estimates.

Its report says that if other countries follow the UK, there’s a 50-50 chance of staying below the recommended 1.5C temperature rise by 2100.

A 1.5C rise is considered the threshold for dangerous climate change.

Some say the proposed 2050 target for near-zero emissions is too soft and still risks harming the climate. But others will fear that the goal could damage the UK’s economy.

The CCC - the independent adviser to government on climate change issues - said that, while it would not be able to hit the target sooner, 2050 was still an extremely significant - and positive - goal.

The main author Chris Stark told me: “This report would have been absolutely inconceivable just a few years ago. People would have laughed us out of court for suggesting that the target could be so high.”

The main change, he said, was the huge drop in the cost of renewable energy prompted by government policies to nurture solar and wind power.

The other big shift, he said, was in the public mood following the BBC’s David Attenborough climate documentary, street protests by

Recent protests have helped change attitudes towards climate change, the report’s authors say.

Extinction Rebellion and speeches in the UK by the teenage campaigner Greta Thunberg. These have helped persuade people of the urgency of the problem, he believes.

But Mr Stark said there was no way the 2050 target would be achieved unless the government put policies and money in place to support it.

And he noted that the UK was already slipping away from a legal obligation to cut its emissions stepby-step between now and 2032.

The cost of the new proposal, the CCC estimates, is tens of billions of pounds a year.

To put it another way, the cost would reach just 1-2% of national wealth (as measured by GDP) each year by 2050. And that doesn’t count the benefits of decarbonisation - such as cleaner air and water.

The CCC said England can eliminate emissions by 2050, while Scotland could go carbon-free sooner - by 2045. This is because Scotland

has exceptional potential for planting trees (which absorb carbon dioxide) and it’s more suited to carbon capture and storage technology.

Wales can only cut 95% of its emissions by 2050 because of its farm industry. Northern Ireland will follow England’s targets.

The government is studying the report, which has substantial implications for public finances, and says “this report now sets us on a path to become the first major economy to legislate to end our contribution to global warming entirely”.

The plan is for “net zero“ emissions by 2050, which means balancing carbon emissions with carbon removal. But in practice, this will require radically reducing the amount of CO2 we put into the atmosphere.

Any emissions that can’t be prevented then need to be captured and stored (for example, where CO2 is collected from a power station chimney and buried underground) or offset by planting new trees.

New research says obesity can cut years off your life, especially if you drive to work

Those individuals with a BMI of 30 to 35 are at 70% higher risk of developing heart failure, the researchers found.

ADULTS with severe obesity are 12 times as likely to develop Type 2 diabetes, and are at 22 times greater risk of sleep apnoea than their normal weight peers, according to new estimates presented last weekend at the 2019 European Congress on Obesity in Glasgow, Scotland.

BMI calculates weight, muscle, fat and bone in relation to height and gender. A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight and those with a BMI of 30 or more are considered obese; severely obese is a BMI of 40 to 45, and morbidly obese people have a BMI of 44.9 or more.

Those individuals with a BMI of 30 to 35 are at 70% higher risk of developing heart failure, the researchers found. What’s more, a history of any cardiovascular event doubled the risk of unstable

angina/heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.

The study analyzed BMI, health, and mortality data on over 2.8 million adults with an average age of 51 years between January 2000 and July 2018 in a British database that’s representative of the overall population demographic with regard to age, sex, and geographic distribution.

“With the number of people living with obesity almost tripling worldwide over the past 30 years — to 650 million in 2016 — our findings have serious implications for public health,” author Christiane Haase, a Danish scientist with the drug company Novo Nordisk NVO, +0.24% said.

Separate research presented at the European Congress on Obesity found that individuals with obesity

who commute by car have a 32% higher risk of heart disease and death compared with those individuals with a normal weight and commute via cycling and walking.

That study’s lead author, Edward Toke-Bjolgerud, a researcher at the University of Glasgow, followed more than 163,000 people over five years. He said the results suggest people who are overweight or obese could decrease the risk of dying prematurely if they walked or cycled to work.

Other studies have found similar results. Being overweight or obese is associated with a higher risk of dying prematurely than being a healthier weight — and the risk increases with additional pounds, according to a 2016 international study.

Those researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

and the University of Cambridge in the U.K. joined forces in 2013 to establish the Global BMI Mortality Collaboration, which included more than 500 investigators from over 300 global institutions.

Looking at specific causes of death, the study found that, for each five-unit increase in BMI (from, say, 30 to 35) — body mass index is measured by a formula that divides your body weight your height — there was corresponding increases in risk of life-threatening illnesses.

That five-unit increase in BMI was equivalent to a 49% higher risk for cardiovascular mortality, 38% for respiratory disease mortality and 19% for cancer mortality. That means these people are 49%, 38% and 19% more likely to die earlier than a person who has a healthy body weight.

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION Regulating with Honesty, Integrity and Transparency

NOTICE

INTENTION TO REVOKE INSURANCE LICENCES 2 of 2019: PRODUCER OWNED REINSURANCE COMPANIES Pursuant to section 34 of the Financial Services Commission Ordinance, the Commission may revoke the licence of an insurer if the insurer has ceased to carry on the financial services business for which it was licensed.

The Commission hereby gives notice of its intention to revoke the licences of the Companies listed below pursuant to its authority under section 34(1)(b) of the Financial Services Commission Ordinance since it is of the opinion that those listed companies have ceased to carry on insurance business.

Any person, who is likely to be affected by the revocation of the insurance licence or has a reason why the licence should NOT be revoked, is invited to submit written representation to the Commission, no later than 4.00pm on Friday 24th May 2019, as to why the licence should not be revoked.

Representation should be addressed to Ms Corine Bolton, Director Insurance, at email address: cbolton@tcifsc.tc Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission 23rd April 2019

Appendix 1: List of insurers who may have ceased to carry on insurance business in the Turks and Caicos Islands NO.

COMPANY NAME

REG. NO.

NO.

COMPANY NAME

REG. NO.

1

ASSURANCE REINSURANCE LIMITED

43592/E/L

32

COVENANT 1 AL REINSURANCE, LTD.

E.032859

2

A-TEAM DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

44027/E/L

33

CRANBROOK IV REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

42405/E/L

3

AUTOXCEL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

I.047776

34

CRN REINSURANCE COMPANY I, LTD.

44588/E/L

4

B CANALES REINSURANCE, LTD.

42674/E/L

35

CRUMP INVESTMENT REINSURANCE LIMITED

45008/E/L

5

BARI MANFREDI REINSURANCE LTD.

41565/E/L

36

CSAS REINSURANCE, LTD.

42818/E/L

6

BDA RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

42810/E/L

37

CSL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

44759/E/L

7

BDASR RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

43679/E/L

8

BDB-VOP REINSURANCE LIMITED

41751/E/L

38

D&H HOLDINGS REINSURANCE LIMITED HOLDINGS REINSURANCE LIMITED)

9

BEACH DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

45590/E/L

39

DAP REINSURANCE, LTD.

43074/E/L

10

BEAVER CREEK FINANCIAL 2 REINSURANCE LTD.

43419/E/L

40

DB 1 PA REINSURANCE LTD.

E.032856

11

BERKENPAS REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

42592/E/L

41

DC REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

45446/E/L

12

BEST PROTECTION RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

44025/E/L

42

DEBOIS III REINSURANCE, LTD.

42065/E/L

13

BEVO REINSURANCE, LTD.

43950/E/L

43

DELL DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.045564

14

BFM REINSURANCE LIMITED

42357E/L

44

DJCJ REINSURANCE LIMITED

42215/E/L

15

BL REINSURANCE LIMITED

45256/E/L

45

DON’S ELEMENT RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

I.047012

16

BLUE FLAME REINSURANCE, LTD.

46120/E/L

46

DRIVE DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.044155

17

BM WARRANTY REINSURANCE LIMITED

43589/E/L

47

DURANGO REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

43680/E/L

18

BOX 23 REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

I.47261

48

DWASR RE 3 REINSURANCE LTD.

43415/E/L

19

BRIGHTLINE REINSURANCE LIMITED

E.026081

49

EADS REINSURANCE LIMITED

45705//E/L

20

BROADHURST REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

45424/E/L

50

EDWARDS REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

42911/E/L

21

BRUTUS RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

47038/E/L

51

EHN REINSURANCE, LTD.

43908/E/L

22

CAPITAL ATLANTIC REINSURANCE LIMITED

42830/E/L

52

EMG WARRANTY REINSURANCE LIMITED

45839/E/L

23

CAPITAL SECURITY DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

I.046967

53

FAST AUTO REINSURANCE, LTD.

42819/E/L

24

CK3 FUTURES REINSURANCE LIMITED

47083/E/L

54

FEHRMAN REINSURANCE LIMITED

44933/E/L

25

CLASSIC AUTO REINSURANCE, LTD.

45850/E/L

55

FOR THE PEOPLE REINSURANCE LIMITED

44082/E/L

26

CNI REINSURANCE, LTD

E.025795

56

FOUR SEASON ISLANDS RE, LTD.

46664/E/L

27

COLLATERAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD

42356/E/L

57

FRONTIER RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

46966/E/L

28

COMMUNITY MASON CITY REINSURANCE LIMITED

43272/E/L

58

FULL THROTTLE REINSURANCE LIMITED

46681/E/L

29

CONNECT REINSURANCE, LTD.

46037/E/L

59

GABNOH REINSURANCE LIMITED

43829/E/L

30

COUNTRYMEN REINSURANCE LIMITED

43852/E/L

60

GEC RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

45629/E/L

31

COURTESY 2 REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

41867/E/L

61

GGC RE 2 REINSURANCE LTD.

45748/E/L

62

GOLDSTEIN REINSURANCE, LTD.

42880/E/L

(DNH

44518/E/L

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NO.

COMPANY NAME

REG. NO.

NO.

COMPANY NAME

REG. NO.

63

GRALAN REINSURANCE, LTD.

42445/E/L

107

PLUS ULTRA RE

E.032598

64

GRANDPA’S REINSURANCE LIMITED

45209/E/L

108

POD RE 2 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.043025

65

HARBAR REINSURANCE LIMITED

46561/E/L

109

POLONEZ RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

I.047668

66

HCCC DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.044254

110

PONY REINSURANCE LIMITED

44805/E/L

67

HILLSTOP DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.045226

111

PRICE GROUP AUTO, LIMITED

41559/E/L

68

HOBLIT REINSURANCE LIMITED

41764/E/L

112

PURE JOY REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

45439/E/L

69

INSUREMAXX REINSURANCE, LTD.

44154/E/L

113

R & Y INVESTMENTS RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

44945/E/L

70

ISLE OF WIGHT RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

42643/E/L

114

RANDY PATON REINSURANCE LIMITED

I.047802

71

JAB REINSURANCE LIMITED

E.43724

115

REAVES REINSURANCE LIMITED

43278/E/L

72

JACOB Re 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.042020

73

JFSS REINSURANCE LTD.

E.043072

116

REINBERG REINSURANCE REINSURANCE LIMITED)

74

JOELSTAR, LTD.

4368/E/L

117

RJEL RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD

E.041350

75

JOHN CATHEY REINSURANCE LIMITED

45957/E/L

118

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE REINSURANCE, LTD.

I.47333

76

JOHN JACOB & CO. REINSURANCE, LTD.

44426/E/L

119

RON MICHAELS REINSURANCE, LTD.

44160/E/L

77

JP INVESTMENTS REINSURANCE LIMITED

43277/E/L

120

RPO PLUS REINSURANCE LIMITED

45083/E/L

78

KINGDOM PROTECTION DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

I.043713

121

SAINTE ROBINSON DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.045230

79

LAK REINSURANCE, LTD.

44422/E/L

122

SCHOENHARD JR REINSURANCE LIMITED

45024/E/L

80

LANI KAI REINSURANCE GROUP, LTD.

46750/E/L

123

SE RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD

E.037581

81

LARRY AND CLINT REINSURANCE LIMITED

45891/E/L

124

SENATOR REINSURANCE, LTD.

44367/E/L

82

LDW DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

44124/E/L

125

SERENITY REINSURANCE, LTD.

44961/E/L

83

LOKI REINSURANCE, LTD.

44423/E/L

126

SJF INSURANCE GROUP RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD

E.039247

84

LONE CONE INVESTMENTS RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD

E.035104

127

SPLASH RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD

42976/E/L

128

SSC, LLC REINSURANCE LIMITED

I.47189

85

LONE STAR SERVICE COMPANY RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.042218

129

STARVED ROCK COUNTRY REINSURANCE LIMITED

46852/E/L

86

LPM REINSURANCE, LTD.

44960/E/L

130

SUNSHINE HOLDINGS DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.044943

87

LWJV REINSURANCE, LTD.

46761/E/L

131

SYNERGY WARRANTY REINSURANCE, LTD.

45844/E/L

88

M&EM REINSURANCE LIMITED

44434/E/L

132

TAYLOR GAP REINSURANCE LIMITED

45152/E/L

89

MARTINDALE REINSURANCE LIMITED

42038/E/L

133

THE BROTHERS MULLER REINSURANCE LIMITED

45023/E/L

90

MCDECK PREMIER REINSURANCE, LTD.

45835/E/L

134

THE NEXT LEVEL REINSURANCE LIMITED

44914/E/L

91

MISSY RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.041352

135

THE VIKING REINSURANCE PLAN, LTD.

45451/E/L

92

MK2J REINSURANCE LIMITED

44286/E/L

136

THIRD GENERATION RE 1 REINSURANCE, LTD.

44125/E/L

93

MONTEREY BAY FINANCIAL REINSURANCE LIMITED

47117/E/L

137

TOTALLY ASSURED REINSURANCE LIMITED

44790/E/L

94

MSS REINSURANCE, LTD.

46738/E/L

138

TRI 5 RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD

E.037579

95

NATALYA REINSURANCE LIMITED

45903/E/L

139

TRIPLE B REINSURANCECOMPANY, LTD.

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TCI CHEFS WOW PATRONS AT WORLD GOURMET SUMMIT

BY DELANA ISLES

LAST month, four exceptional local chefs travelled to Singapore to participate in the 23rd World Gourmet Summit.

Team TCI showed up and wowed diners during the event with the unique taste and flavours of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Attending chefs were culinary ambassador Nikita Skippings, Lorraine Kenlock and two junior chefs Kevin Missick and Robinangel Simons who completed the TCHTA Hospitality Adventure Programme.

The team came together to prepare exceptional Caribbean cuisine at the Blue Lotus at Alexandra in Singapore.

Entrepreneur and chef, Peter A Knipp - thanks to whom the TCI’s participation was possible at this year’s event - was very complimentary on his Facebook page of the TCI team’s culinary abilities.

“Chef Nick and chef Lorraine are dishing up something very originally-traditional, and flavours that make your mouth water.

“The conch cocktail as a starter stood out, (make sure you pour

the conch cocktail into the tiny bowl, else might be a tad salty) if you do you have an exceptional favourite.

“The main course, fish, was inspirational, perfectly cooked, amazingly tasty flavours and the dessert a huge surprise, loved every bite of it.”

Knipp continued with his effusive praise: “Seriously, I wish Singaporeans and residents alike would be a tad more adventurous.

You will be in for probably the biggest surprise.

“These chefs are proud of their tradition, and are exceptionally

entertaining to speak to.

“Chef Nick, and chef Lorraine, we are grateful you bring your culture to our shores. Ricky Ng and Chloe, you are the perfect hosts. Thank you for that.”

Knipp also announced that Nikheel Advani was awarded with lifetime achievement award.

“Lifetime achievement recipient Mr Nikheel Advani, proud Singaporean talent export and COO of Grace Bay Resorts! Kudos Man, you made it happen together with the team of the tourism office of Turks and Caicos!”

The summit is Asia’s premiere

haute cuisine festival, a gathering of amazing talent where attendees can experience the best in the culinary world.

This year’s event was hosted under the theme ‘Sustainability in the gastronomy world’.

The culinary festival has been on since April 1 and will run until May 12, across various restaurants and venues in Singapore.

The TCI’s culinary team was sponsored by the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board and The Caribbean Food and Wine Festival (which is underwritten by Grace Bay Resorts and The Wine Cellar).

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“Avengers: Endgame” has shattered all box office records in its debut Drake accepts Billboard’s top male artist award, one of 12 he carried home Wednesday night.

Drake breaks the record for winning the most Billboard Music Awards HE may have started from the bottom, but Drake has officially become the most decorated artist when it comes to the Billboard Music Awards.

Drake shattered the record for the most Billboard Music Awards wins on Wednesday night, bringing his overall total to 27 awards. The “In My Feelings” artist took home 12 during the ceremony, including top artist.

It was a quite the night for the music community. Kelly Clarkson hosted the awards from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and the show opened with a performance by Taylor Swift and Brendon Urie.

It wouldn’t be a party without Cardi B, and she took home multiple awards, including top rap female artist, Top Hot 100 song, topselling song, top radio song, top collaboration and top rap song.

It was also a night of music icons.

Madonna performed her new song, “Medellin,” with Maluma. Mariah Carey was the recipient of the ICON Award and sang some of her greatest hits, including “A No No,” “Always Be My Baby,” “Emotions,” “We Belong Together” and “Hero.”

Despite previous criticism for lip syncing, she appeared to be singing -- most of the time.

WHAT words could possibly describe the $357.1 million Avengers: Endgame has grossed in its domestic theatrical debut, and the $1.22 billion it has earned worldwide?

Colossal?

Gargantuan?

Hulkmongous?

As it stands, the 22nd film produced by Marvel Studios has not only shattered practically every single box office record imaginable — the biggest worldwide debut, the biggest domestic debut, the biggest domestic opening day — it has fundamentally altered what Hollywood perceives is even possible for a film’s financial success. It’s as if, after years of trying to land on the moon, humanity suddenly reached Mars.

Consider Endgame’s global box office record. After opening internationally on Wednesday in 21 markets — including China — Endgame earned an estimated $643.7 million worldwide through Friday, including $156.7 million on its first day in the US and Canada. That’s already the best worldwide opening

Avengers: Endgame is on track to become the top box office grosser ever. Avatar grossed 2.8M in 2009.

ever, surpassing the $640 million record set last year by Avengers: Infinity War. And then Endgame made $579.9 million more through Sunday.

Roughly 27% of that titanic (elephantine? Thanostronomical?) global haul came from China.

As is the case in virtually every

international market, Endgame broke the all-time box office record in China, earning roughly $217 million US in its first three days, and an estimated $330.5 million through Sunday, by Wednesday Endgames had crossed the 500M mark and had become the best grossing film of all time.

‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Episode 5 is the biggest yet, according to Emilia Clarke THE Battle of Winterfell is over, but the Battle for the Iron Throne has only begun. Heading into this season, the Game of Thrones showrunners spent a lot of time and energy focused on hyping Season 8 episode 3, “The Long Night,” as the longest battle ever committed to film.

But that was partly a smokescreen, to hide what came after, which fans are starting to realize is another massive battle, and this time, one Arya can’t shortcut with a well-placed blade.

According to Emilia Clarke, Game Of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 is the biggest yet.

Anyone who has been following the Game of Thrones rumor mill knew there was a second fight coming down in King’s Landing, post-Winterfell. The production recreated sections of the city in Titanic Studios, instead of heading out to Spain and using an actual medieval town like it usually does,

for the express purpose of having it weather both siege and dragon attack conditions.

What fans couldn’t be sure of was who was attacking whom. Was this the living vs. the Night King? Or was it a Targaryen-Lannister showdown?

Now that the battle of Winterfell has passed, the answer has turned out to be the latter. According to Emilia Clarke, who plays Daenerys Targaryen, the conflict will be epic.

Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week, Clarke was on her promotional kick, focusing on her brand new charity initiative, SameYou. As most fans are aware, as part of the run-up to this season, Clarke revealed she had lived through not one, but two aneurysms and brain surgeries during the run of the series, and that she was launching SameYou for the less fortunate who also live through this kind of brain trauma. As part of the fundraiser

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to promote it, she’s working with Omaze to host a screening of the final Game of Thrones episode later this month.

She also gossiped about the making of the Battle of Winterfell, her family’s and friends not being GoT fans, and meeting Beyonce. As the second segment (below) wrapped up, it seemed like she had managed to avoid saying anything about the final three episodes that could be construed as a spoiler. However, just as Kimmel was about to throw to commercial at the end of the segment, she slipped.

You can hear Kimmel interrupt himself, completely taken aback: “Wait, what happened, what’d you say?!”

“Episode 5 is... I mean, Episodes 4, and 5, and 6, they’re all insane. But like....” Clarke gestured an explosion for Episode 5.

“Find the biggest TV you can,”

According to Emilia Clarke, who plays Daenerys Targaryen, the conflict will be epic.

she declared.

Kimmel, clearly terrified more spoilers might come out if the interview continued, rapidly wrapped up the segment. But the word was out. Some fans have been theorising the Battle for King’s Landing will

be as epic as the one at Winterfell.

After all, as the two central locations in Westeros, it only seems right both should have a massive battle as part of the series’ end. Thanks to Clarke, fans now have that all but confirmed.

(Elitedaily.com)

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• To work 6 days per week Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 345-2884

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HOUSEKEEPER Applicant must be honest, reliable and always willing to work. Salary: $6.50 per hour

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MYRIAD MANAGEMENT GROUP ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS who are seeking the following

SAG CONSTRUCTION

Blue Mountain, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

MASON

• Duties: Mixes mortar; lays bricks, stones and/or concrete.

• Salary $10 per hour • Contact: (649) 231 6889

HO2 CONSTRUCTION LTD

Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

WELDER

• Must have at least 5 years of experience Duties: Weld and install iron or steel girders, and other construction materials to form buildings.

Salary $10 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 442 2267

Express Equipment is looking for:

DOMESTIC WORKER REQUIRED For a private family villa in Providenciales operated by Helle Coles. Experienced Live in Domestic Worker needed for busy household.

Salary is $1,000.00 a month. Required to work six days a week.

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

All suitably qualified TC Islanders are requested to submit resumes/portfolios to PO Box 560, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI or send by fax to 946 4663.

LABOURER

Duties: Clean shop, heavy lifting, assist with tools Must be willing to work extended hours.

Belongers only need apply. For W/P Holder Contact: 946 5919. Application Deadline 10th May, 2019

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WARD’S CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our client

Is looking for a

DELIVERY AGENT who is reliable, trustworthy and want to make some extra cash Delivery times are 11 A.M and 3 P.M Call 231-3788 or 246-7856 for further information

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE Blue Mountain

MANOUCHE ACCESSORIES The Bight

Install the steel bars and mesh

General cleaning, sweeping and moping.

342-6268 S&H Grab & Go Leeward Highway KITCHEN HELPER -$6.25 PER HOUR Clean, help share food to prep for lunch and dinner.

241-1293

STEEL FIXER-$8.00 PER HOUR CARPENTER- $8.00 PER HOUR House fixtures; installing cabinets. Building frame work for doors, windows and walls 231-0337

CLEANER- $6.25 PER HOUR

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. SOME POSITIONS ARE FIRST TIME AND RENEWAL WORK PERMIT 16302

MARIE LAFIE MATHURIN KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE MAN

Maintenance done on 4 apartments, 2 houses and 1 store. Salary: $7.50 per hour

STORE ATTENDANT Stock Shelves, clean Salary $6.25

CONTACT: 244-3700

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These position is a first time work permit holder

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BARBARA ADAMS AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

Must be willing to do hard manual work, outdoors. Duties include cleaning public restrooms, delivering portable toilets, pumping grease traps. Must be able to drive stick-shift vehicle, operate vacuum pump. 40 hours a week, $7/hour.

Belongers should send copy of their application to Labour Board. Position currently held by work permit holder.

Duties:- Assist in Food Prep, Cleaning and Serving Customers This position is for a first time applicant Belongers are encouraged to send resumes to the Labour Department. $6.25per hour

CONTACT: 243-4350

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16343

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT

649-231-6710

bgscakesnthings@ gmail.com 16368

DOVE RETAIL STORE AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

D’DIVA SALON

CORDELL WILLIAMS

LABOURER

HAIR DRESSER

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis • To work 5 days per week Salary: $9.00 per hour

Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving.

Salary: $300 per week

CONTACT: 345-8242

CONTACT: 231-0575

CONTACT: 244-3369

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16335

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16328

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16326

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DIRECT DEVELOPMENT LTD COOPER JACK Is seeking to employ a

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. Salary: $6.50 per hour

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

TWO LABOURERS

KITCHEN HELPER/SERVER

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers.

Restock products inside the store. Salary: $6.25 per hour

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Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 244-5400

MECHANIC HELPER/ YARD LABOURER WANTED, A MECHANIC HELPER/YARD LABOURER AT CAICOS MARINA AND SHIPYARD. • Must have proven experience hauling and blocking boats in correct areas on blocks and stands • General understanding of boat construction • Mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment such as 50-ton Travel Lift and heavy Duty Fork Lift and ability to check on a daily basis and service • Knowledge and ability to carry out repairs and service on tools, pressure washer, sander, compressor etc • Keen attention to detail • Self motivated • Ability to work some weekends and holidays

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Cleaning the facilities, landscaping, greasing machinery, washing boats, pressure washing boat bottoms, sanding and painting boat bottoms using antifouling paint, servicing heavy equipment and repairing tools.

WAGE RATE:

Wages are at the rate of $8.00 - $10.00 per hour weekly.

APPLICATION: Applications are invited from suitably qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders and copies of same should be submitted to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by an eligible Work Permit Holder.

Applications must be submitted in writing and delivered by hand to Caicos Marina and Shipyard, Long Bay Highway, Providenciales. Or send via email at info@caicosmarina.com. Persons may also contact us via telephone at 649 946 5600.

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Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

Salary: $6.50 per hour Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16199

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DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 241-7834

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CILOTTE GARDINER

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PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

• Prepare the coconut properly, clean and sanitize workstation, be able to work quickly, excellent customer service.

• 5 days per week Salary: $10.00 per hour

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GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis Salary: $300 per week

CONTACT: 347-2707

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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16351

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STORE CLERK Person who organizes merchandise, makes purchases for the assortment of the cafeteria, records maintenance and has its own transport.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 331-0818

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Acting on behalf of our client who are seeking to employ the following.

DONALD FRANCOIS Blue Hills

CHARITE ALCY

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16337

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AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

BARBER

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• To work 6 days per week Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-5099

LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

• Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials • To work 6 days per week+ Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 231-0271

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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16360

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16342

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BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

• Preparing the work station for the cook.

Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

• Must be willing to work 4 days per week Salary: $250 per hour

CONTACT: 231-0595

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16341

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE MAN

• fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system • To work 6 days per week.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 341-6778

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FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside property • Picking up waste • Disposing of trash • Assist with cars Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 343-8536

Email: Indera143@yahoo. com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16327

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES Grand Turk Cruise Center is currently accepting applications for motivated Turks Islanders interested in the following positions listed:

SECURITY OFFICER

CARPENTER

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in both rough and finish carpentry and be familiar with the safe and efficient operation of most commonly used power tools.

• Shape or cut materials to specific measurements using hand tools, machines or power saw.

• Interpret sketches or basic plans to prepare project layouts and determine dimensions and materials required.

• Build and repair wooden bridges and buildings.

• Build or repair fixtures and fittings used in buildings.

• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground.

• Repair or replace damaged or defective parts or sections of structures using hand tools.

• Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in buildings using paint, hand tools and paneling.

• Inspect ceiling, floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

• This position requires experience in general maintenance skills such as building, painting and masonry, to facilitate maintenance of all buildings and public areas in optimum condition.

• Knowledge of plumbing and/or masonry would be an asset.

• Knowledge of landscaping • Assist in any various tasks, necessary to keep GTCC operating to the highest standard.

FEMALE HOUSEKEEPER

• Must be fluent in the English language.

• Applicants must be able to lift 40 lbs. and willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

• Experience is preferred Applicants must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays. Must be able to lift minimum of 50lbs, have a strong command of English Language (oral and written); and able to work well as part of a culturally diverse team.

WAGES BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Ms. Wilson at

Grand Turk Cruise Center office Phone: 649- 946-1040 /649-332-1304 E-Mail: admin@grandturkcc.com

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• Ensure the safety and security of passengers, tenants and their employees, personnel and guest at the GTCC. • Must have training in CPR and First responder.

• Ensure the safety and security of passengers, tenants and their employees, personnel and guest at the GTCC. • Direct traffic to the appropriate parking areas.

• Secure / prevent access to restricted areas by unauthorized persons

ONLY BELONGERS NEED APPLY

HERZOG CARIBBEAN LTD. is seeking to employ a

• Control and guide machines to lay asphalt.

• Fill tanks or hoppers with paving materials.

• Spread stone, concrete, or asphalt on roadbeds.

• Smooth out stone or concrete using special attachments.

• Ensure all machines are well-oiled, serviced, and inspected.

• Coordinate materials at job site.

• Shovel and remove blacktop.

• Operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact earth fills, foundation forms, and finished road materials, according to grade specifications.

• Operate other machines such as loaders, dump trucks, and distributor trucks.

• Push dump trucks to maintain flow of asphalt into hoppers.

• Drive or attach machines onto tractor trailers.

• Install dies or cutters to screeds.

• Break up pavement with machines using

hammers.

• Light burners on machines and regulate screed temperatures.

• Ensure uniform thickness of mat in accordance with job specs • Operate other construction equipment • Assist Foreman in various construction activities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years asphalt crew experience • Must have own vehicle to travel to work

SKILLS

• • • • • •

Able to recognize drainage issues Good physical strength Good physical stamina Good manual dexterity Great attention to detail Works well as part of a team

COMPENSATION

• $40K - $52K

POSITION TYPE

• Full-Time

Please submit applications to main office at

C 5-6 Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales TCI

16357

GRACE BAY COURT ACROSS FROM SUNSHINE NURSERY, GRACE BAY

SPACE AVAILABLE NOW

1500 SQ FT. – UNIT 102 16330

COMMERCIAL OR RETAIL

CONTACT: BILLY 612-867-8998 Lease@rentspace.com 16332

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DOMESTIC WORKER

BABYSITTER

NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 341-0451

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 343-2165

JULIEN LANDSCAPING AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

GARDENER

• Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.

• Must be willing to work 5 days per week.

Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 244-8372

JACKQUELINE JORANDO RIGBY FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 347-8532

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

This position is a First Time work permit holder 16364

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16362

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16369

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16363

PATROCINE MERCEDES MARTINEZ SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

OLINCIA MISSICK

NG’S BUILDING

LUXURY CAR RENTALS

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• Must be willing to work 3 days per week Salary: $200 per week

CONTACT: 346-9216

PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking one

- $6.50 per Hour 5 Days per week Duties include: Cleaning, Cooking, Laundry, Shopping

PLEASE CONTACT: 649 232 8628

NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 241-4838

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

This position is new.

Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must submit their application to the Immigration Board

16347

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16340

PAULA ST JEAN

PETER AND JOANNE KARAM

PROVO DRY GOODS STORE

HOUSEMAN

CONSTRUCTION HELPER

16382

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.

Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 345-2931

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16338

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GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

Responsibilities: Cooking, Cleaning, Yard Work, 5 Dogs, Salary: $1000 per month, with housing and some meals included

Email: deeshamo@ gmail.com

This position is currently held by a work permit holder Belonger are encourage to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 16372

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

• Applicant must be a hard worker.

• Must have some knowledge of the construction field must be able to do heavy lifting, etc.

Salary: $7.25 per hour

CONTACT: 341-5567

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16332

BUTTERFIELD DRIVE Is seeking to employ a

2 LABOURERS -$7-10 per hour Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis This position is a First Time work permit holder

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

16334

J&V CONSTRUCTION

LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

NANNY

• Take care of a 1-yearold girl.

• Washing, ironing, and cleaning the house.

Salary: $300 per week

CONTACT: 341-6778 OR 242-2880

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

This position is a First Time work permit holder 16355 MARIE C. WILLIAMS/ PIERRE LOUIS FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER

• Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry.

• Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Run errands, remind patients of medications.

• Willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $340.00 per week

CONTACT: 342-8555

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16370

CARIBBEAN CONSTRUCTION

TILE SETTER -$7.50 PER HOUR Set Tiles Renewal

AMG ELECTRICAL

LABOURER-$6.50 PER HOUR Chop wall, join pipes for wiring.

Renewal

MARIE CONTRACTING

MASON-$8.00 PER HOUR Lay blocks First Time

The Accountant works to prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with a retail accounting system, completing account analysis and reconciling accounts to subsidiary ledgers. Additionally, the Accountant prepares monthly expense reports.

Staff Accountant reports to and works closely with the Financial Controller.

ERB CONSTRUCTION

TILE LAYER-$7.00 PER HOUR Lay tiles Renewal

MJ CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Mudding for sheet rocks • 6 days per week.

New/Old

MARIE SHOP

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis Salary: $250.00 per week

CONTACT: 344-3710

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16325

intercompany transactions • Reconcile bank statements ensuring all transactions are recorded and documented accurately • Handle monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and P&L accounts • Prepares financial statements and variance analysis • Prepares monthly expense forecasting • Preparation of month end reporting • Completing various weekly internal and ad-hoc reports for analysis • Prepare • Oversee Accounts payables and receivables.

• Verification of all payrolls

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Please submit CV’s to HR@doitcenterprovo.com 16345

L&A TOURIST SHOPPING TRADE Leeward Highway

CRAFT WORKER-$8.00 PER HOUR 6 days per week First Time

CONTACT: 232-2001

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

CONTACT: 241-0397

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16381

Do It Centeris seeking a bright, skilled, and detailed oriented Accountant to join our Finance team. If you are an experienced, professional, creative, confident, and responsible, this opportunity may be for you!

• Responsible for month-end general ledger closings, record journal entries, accruals, payroll, and

DRYWALL-$8.00 PER HOUR

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis • To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

ACCOUNTANT

REQUIREMENTS:

Sam’s Building, Down Town Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following.

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

BUILDING MATERIALS LTD.

Minimal - BS Accountancy (BSA) CPA- or equivalent

P&D EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY

ESTEL PLUMBING

16322

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

DELBERT DON MISSICK

BRUSH CONSTRUCTION

CLUB PILLOWS

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

Grace Bay - Seeks

LABOURER

TILE LAYER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis • To work 5 days per week Salary: $250.00 per week

Must have at least 5 or more years experience and able to work with little or no supervision. Duties include but not limited to clean and level the surface to be tiled, measure and cut tile, arrange tiles according to the design plans, prepare and apply mortar or other adhesives, install tile in the planned area. Salary start at $12.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 246-3402

Contact 941-4034 if interested.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13679

LAS BRISAS RESTAURANT AND BAR CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Cleaning villas, take out trash.

• Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-946-5306

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16371

All Belonger are encouraged to submit copy of their resume to Labor. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

13677

LEOTA SIMILIEN

LUC SAINT JEAN

LABOURER

LABOURER

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 343-5285

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16339

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 343-2245

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16349

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

Kirkland St. Clair Taylor

KEW TOWN is seeking an

Providenciales

LABOURER

ELECTRICIAN with 10 years experience.

Duties includes laying out, trouble shooting, and knowledge critical areas in the electrical field. Salary base on experience. The position is held by a work permit holder.

CONTACT 243 1019 OR LABOR DEPARTMENT

13678

His responsibilities are pick up years waste and collect leaves, clean the yard with sweeper, lift garbage bags and cans into garbage truck, pick up yard waste and tree limbs, repair broken furniture and assist with other work when needed.

SALARY: 6.25 per hour

TELEPHONE: 241-2929

TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, Belonger will be given first preference 16346

GREEN DIAMOND BAR GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ

BARMAID-$6.25 PER HOUR Taking food and beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying attention to detail.

BARTENDER-$8.00 PER HOUR • Uphold customer service • Maintain Bar • Mix and serve drinks • Clean and organize all areas including bathrooms

CONTACT:231-5562

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are First Time work permit holders 16350

NOTICE REGULATION 7 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 1990 An Application, REGISTERED PR 14020, by TWO Ltd., for the RE-ZONING OF BLOCK/PARCEL 60810/197 FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R4) TO COMMERCIAL (C1) has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on the subject parcel (60810/197), The Bight & Thomas Stubbs on Providenciales.

DEVELOPMENT WILL CONSIST OF TWENTY-EIGHT (28) RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND FIFTEEN (15) COMMERCIAL UNITS. The application as submitted seeks planning consideration for an 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 of this Notice.

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Date Posted: 26th April, 2019 14020

BUILDING MATERIALS

FRESH PRODUCTS TCI LTD

Leeward Highway- 946-4131 Seeking for the following positions Salary starts at 9.00 to 15.00 per hour Please drop the resume at Building materials office

Unit 11, Central Storage, Industrial Drive Providenciales, Turk and Caicos Islands

ACCOUNTING CLERK/HORTICULTURIST

DOMESTIC WORKER/ CLEANER general cleaning work throughout the store, maintain interior clean at all time, dust items on shelf, takes out garbage outside, clean office and public bathrooms.

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Clerk/Horticulturist with knowledge in NFT farming to be responsible for all accounting and financial activities and to oversee food safety, analyze hazards and implement safety protocols Knowledge of NFT farming and specific challenges to food hazards.

SALES ASSOCIATE

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: • A/P, A/R, Inventory Reconciliation, P/L, Balance Sheet & all other financial tasks.

• Direct experience in developing and implementing HAACP plans or equivalent.

• MUST have experience in identifying food safety critical control points and implementing hazard controls.

• MUST have knowledgeable about NFT farming.

Receive credit return materials & supplies from production by verifying materials. Code & lot number quantity and placing materials in stock, prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading and securing product.

MECHANIC HELPER

Minimum Requirements: Accounting Degree, 5 year’s accounting experience with responsibility managing a company’s financials. Food Safety Manager Certification.

Keeping tools and support equipment in safe condition, keeping work areas clean. Carry tools and equipments to and from storage and working areas, repair of ground equipments. Assist in servicing the company vehicles, test and systems to ensure that they are working properly, assisting in repairing mechanical problems and maintenance work on each vehicle, help inspecting and repairs rental equipments, engine tune-ups, oil change.

TYPE OF APPLICATION: Position is held by work permit holder, Belonger will be given first preference.

Salary will be in the region of $42,000.00 per annum. The position is vacant. Belongers are encouraged to send their resume to Turks and Caicos Islands Employment Services and Fresh Products TCI Ltd. Only qualified persons will be interviewed.

Submit resume, certificates, references and Police Certificate via email to fresh.products.tci@gmail.com or call 649-941-3160.

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Deadline for application submission is May 17, 2019

17680

38 CLASSIFIEDS PURE BLISS MASSAGE PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Washing, ironing, clean floors and offices.

• Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 343-8536 Email: Indera143@ yahoo.com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16336

May 4-10, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS ROBERTS AGENCY

AIRPORT ROAD Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following Castillo Construction Is seeking to employ a PLUMBER-$10.00 PER HOUR Laying Pipes, rough & finish work Norton Development Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER-$6.25 PER HOUR

Cleaning Rental Homes This position is currently held by a work permit holder Secctic & Jose Mechanic Shop Is seeking to employ a MECHANIC-$10.00 PER HOUR Repairs & body work

These position are First Time work permit holders

CONTACT: 241-2043

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

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16352

SMITH GOLF CART RENTAL GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct .

Salary: $600 per 2 weeks

CONTACT: 231-4856

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16353

SNIP CLIP BARBER SHOP THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

BARBER

MANAGER CANDIDATES MUST HAVE

;; Hotel Management Degree or Diploma from recognized University or College ;; Minimum 5 years Senior Hotel Management Experience ;; Experience overseeing both Front of the House and Back of the House operations with more emphasis on Back of the House operations. ;; Strong mechanical aptitude ;; Experience dealing with subtrades ;; Candidates must also be personable, customer service oriented, have strong English verbal and written communication skills and car for occasional business use Resumes can be emailed to

dpapke@portsofcallresort.com Salary Commensurate with Qualification & Experience

NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.

• Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis • To work 5 days per week.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16375

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

Contact: 241-7364

SURFSIDE OCEAN ACADEMY

CONTACT: 241-2010

16329

T AND P CONSTRUCTION

GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES

SWIM TEACHERS WANTED Must have the following Certifications: -Red Cross or Lifesaving Society Water Safety Instructor -Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor -National lifeguard -LSS Standard First Aid Instructor/Examiner PAY: $15-20/hour

Applicants should submit resume and clean police record to morgan@surfsideoceanacademy.com or 231-5437 Deadline to apply is May 4th, 2010.

IS INTERVIEWING FOR:

STACIA EDITHA ARTHUR

This position is a first time work permit holder Interested belonger are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 16323

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces.

• Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-5286

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16354

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THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS TROPICAL DESTINATION MANAGEMENT (TROPICAL DMC) GRACE BAY

IS IN NEED OF A

HANDYMAN The applicant would have the following skills 1) Carrying of all supplies to and from event locations 2) Setting up beach arches, canopy’s, and all structures 3) Stringing lights on the beach and at wedding restaurant locations.

4) Washing of company vehicles.

5) Set up and tear down at all events in which Tropical DMC has provided the services for.

Raking the beach, carrying equipment, digging holes for beach arches, climbing ladders, hanging lighting, carrying large

boxes etc. You will need to be in physical shape to do this part of the job as it is extremely labor intensive.

6) Cleaning of storage units once per week.

7) Assisting with cabling for all electronic work we do with sound systems and speakers.

The pay rate for this position is $7.00 per hour and is approximately 20 hours per week.

This position is for work permit renewal

Please email your resume to:

TERESA BRUNNER TBRUNNER@TROPICALDMC.COM OR CALL 649-231-4161 Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 16359

May 4-10, 2019

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CLASSIFIEDS 39

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DRIVER/OPERATOR Sun Oil Limited TCI, a leading supplier of petroleum products and services, is seeking to employ a highly motivated, goal-oriented team member to fill the full time position as Driver/Operator at our South Dock, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Terminal.

Interested and qualified applicants with 5 years’ experience must submit their resume and supporting documents to jobs@ sunoilbahamas.com no later than 10th May, 2019.

Very Important - Please indicate the position Driver/Operator – Provo in the email subject line.

All applications will be reviewed, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview at which time additional details on the position will be shared.

Please note that only emailed applications will be accepted.

Successful candidates will receive a competitive compensation package based on their level of qualification and experience.

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UNIQUE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force

#22 HORIZON HOUSE UNIT C PROVIDENCIALES 649-245-4153 email: upmbs. tci@gmail.com

MAINTENANCE PERSON

DISTRICT CONSTABLE An exciting full-time opportunity Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Turks and Caicos Islands Oopportunities have arisen for dynamic individuals to work as District Constables in one of the oldest police forces in the World.

Ministry: Closing Date/Time: Salary: Location:

May 4-10, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Friday 17 May 2019, 11:59 PM Eastern Time $22,140.00 Per annum ‘A’ & ‘B’ Division

– to weed, shape trees, water plants, maintain the cleaning of the yards, pick up and throw out trash of the managed properties.

Salary $6.50 per hour Belongers need only apply This position is for a first time applicant Qualified Belongers are encourage to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 16373

SORBEIDA VENENCIA GIL VERAS OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

JOB PROFILE:

District Constables are appointed to support the Commissioner of Police in achieving operational objectives. District Constables are also involved in the building of safer and stronger communities by assisting Police officers in the execution of their functions, and by performing special duties

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Beat and Patrol- crowd control, traffic • Court Duties- Maintaining Order, Handling Prisoners, Open, Adjourn and close Court • Station Orderly Duties- Maintain record logs, Take reports, Handle prisoners • Special Branch- Report observations of suspicious persons/activity, Maintain logs of movement of suspicious person/activity

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• • • •

Be twenty-one years to sixty years of age; reside in the particular town or settlement for which he is appointed be physically fit to discharge the duties of a dis¬trict constable; is not a member of the Executive Council or other¬wise exempt from serving on a jury under the pro¬visions of the Jury Ordinance.

• Have a High School Diploma • Have at least three (3) CXC passes with grades 1-3 (English and Mathematics a must) • Pass the Initial three (3) weeks District Constable training Course • Have Computer Skills (desired) • Have good communication skills No experience is required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a cover letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the passport photo page.

Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Clearance/Certificate. Applications should be addressed to: James Smith, Commissioner of Police, Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Email to: Recruitment@tcipolice.tc with the subject line: District Constable/ APPLICATION. Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Ordinance, TCI Laws, Ordinances, and Public Service Ordinance.

Closing date is 3rd May 2019.Following a paper-sift, successful applicants to be called for interview will be notified by 10th May 2019 with interviews taking place on the week of Monday 20th May to 24th May 2019.

The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, All applicants will be considered on an equal basis that determines their suitability to the post applied for. The selection process will be conducted on three principles of merit, fairness and openness. Applications without all supporting documents will not be processed. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

16376

Duties: Cleaning, Dusting Mopping, and stocking Store shelves must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 343-6191

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder. 16384

J & V CONSTRUCTION PROVIDENCIALES

MASON

Smooth out concrete in segments to ensure the concrete poured in level, Arrange the concrete forms, Prepare surface with hammer and chose, Rub cement in with sponge-rubber float or burlap, Use special blades, making sure all lumps are smoothed over, Use wood or plastic forms to shape the concrete and hold it until it is set. Make concrete beams, columns and panel, finish corner by hand, Use machines that vibrate concrete to fill air pockets, Use grooves and hand towels to spread concrete.

SALARY: 8.00 per hour

TELEPHONE: 345-1307

TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, this position is currently held by a work permit holder

16391

LUDWICK FULFORD

LICELE JOSEPH FORTUNE

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Duties: Cleaning, Dusting Mopping, and stocking Store shelves must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 341-2479

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder.16385

OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Duties: Cleaning, Dusting Mopping, and stocking Store shelves must be willing to. Work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 242-5990

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder.

16386

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS CAICOS EXPRESS AIRWAYS Requires an

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC The eligible candidate MUST have the following credentials in order to be considered: • CAA AMEL with group rating in Cat A and Cat C Licence with TSIO520 rating • FAA A&P Licence with experience in general aviation airplanes with C402 type • Salary scale at approximately $30K annually • Should be an independent worker with no supervision required Interested persons should contact Richardson Arthur at 232-1982 and resumes can be faxed to 941-3864 or emailed to info@caicosexpressairways. com and also to the Labour Department Deadline for remitting expressions of interest and qualifications is 15th May 2019 THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER 16392

May 4-10, 2019

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WISLY MOLINE KEW TOWN Telephone: 343-9981 Pay: 6.25 per hour Type of application: Work permit renewal

BABYSITTER care for my little girl,

supervise her while am at work, change diapers, dress her, play with her, cook her breakfast and lunch, maintain the house clean, wash dishes, clean the dining room, living room, wash and iron for us.

Belonger will be given first preference 16390 ARABELLA WEALTHY SAUNDERS OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE WORKER Duties: To fix and maintain Mechanical equipment, Buildings and machine, Painting and cleaning SALARY: $9.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-1155

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the labour Office.

126388

IDALIA ASTWOOD OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

SALES CLERK

Duties: Greet customers Receive payments by cash, Credit cards and cheques, Issue receipts and change Due to customers. Check And balance cash at the end of the day. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 243-0591

Belongers are encouraged To send copy of their resume. To The Labour Board. 16389

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Liaison Officer

Windsong Resort, Stubbs Road, Providenciales seeks to fill the position of liaison officer to coordinate between our Management company, Strata Owners, Owner’s Representatives, Property Management and Corporate Offices. In this role, you will act as the liaison between all our entities to streamline operations, resolve issues, improve communications, and generally ensure that the relationships are as beneficial as possible.

LIAISON OFFICER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintain thorough knowledge of the Management business, as well as an understanding of how that impacts the other entities of contact • Monitor, coordinate, and communicate strategic objectives of the business to all entities • Collaborate and communicate successfully with other entities outside of the business • Collect, analyze, and utilize data and feedback to identify opportunities to improve the relationship between the Management company and the other entities • Compile reports about particular incidents, events, or updates about important issue for the business and thoroughly communicate with all entities • Provide detailed explanations of budgetary information and financial statements, including a working knowledge of all financial protocols and systems • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual operating reports and communicate the results to the Executive Teams and Owner’s Representatives • Promptly respond to incidents and other events as necessary • Transform strategic plans into tactical initiatives LIAISON OFFICER REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS • College degree in Hospitality Management or accounting preferred • 5+ years of experience in a related role in the last 10 years • Effective communicator, ability to offer innovative solutions to high net worth individuals • Ability to establish and nurture beneficial business relationships • Self-motivated with a willingness to take initiative and solve complex problems • Analytically and mathematically minded to analyze data and create necessary reports • Proficient at reading, writing and speaking English • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment • Ability to travel to and work within the United States • Notary Public License • Thorough working knowledge of Opera Hospitality Software, Micros Food and Beverage Software, Quickbooks Accounting Software, and Microsoft Office Salary $9.00 per hour plus service charge commensurate with experience. Please send resume via email at hr@windsongresort. com 649-946-3766 or by fax at 649-941-7719 by 21/5/19. All qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. This is currently a vacant position. Prospective and qualified applicants who are Belongers are asked to send copies of your applications to the Labor Board

CHARLES TIPTON LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis.

• To work 5 days per week.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 244-7929

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16399

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Construction Project Manager

Windsong Resort, Stubbs Road, Providenciales seeks to fill the position of Construction Project Manager to plan and supervise a wide range of construction projects from start to finish. You will organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

An excellent Construction Project Manager must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and great organizational skills.

The goal will be to ensure all projects are delivered on time according to requirements and without exceeding budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES • Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. To set the specifications of the project • Manage contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements • Assist in obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities • Monitor and record resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations • Evaluate all construction operations and schedules to ensure deadlines will be met • Monitor General contractor and other staff • Supervise the work of laborers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance when needed • Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports • Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues REQUIREMENTS • Proven experience as construction project manager • In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles • Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards • Good knowledge of MS Office • Familiarity with Prolog construction/ project management software • Outstanding communication and negotiation skills • Excellent organizational and time-management skills • A team player with leadership abilities Salary $43,000 per annum plus service charge commensurate with experience. Please send resume via email at hr@windsongresort. com 649-946-3766 or by fax at 649-941-7719 by 21/5/19. All qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. This is a vacant position. Prospective and qualified applicants who are Belongers are asked to send copies of your applications to the Labor Board

Purchasing Manager

Windsong Resort, Stubbs Road, Providenciales seeks to fill the position of Purchasing Manager to coordinate purchasing for our Management Company, Strata Owners and Strata Corporation. In this role, you will be required to source products and materials, analyze bids, coordinate logistics.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintain thorough knowledge of the purchasing and bidding process.

• Receive, record and inventory deliveries • Coordinate shipping and delivery to resort • Collect and analysis bids • Develop and maintain a purchase order system • Offer innovative solutions when products are not readily available • Prepare reports and communicate the results to the Executive Teams and Owner’s Representatives • Compile takeoffs based on current inventory and blueprints • Evaluate specifications and recommend alternatives REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum 5 years experience in international purchasing and logistics for a luxury hotel.

• Experience in the takeoff and bidding process • Must be able to work in South Florida and occasionally on site.

• College degree helpful • Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English • Good working knowledge of computer estimating, Autocad, Quickbooks & Microsoft Project • Valid divers license with clean driving record • Self-motivated with a willingness to take initiative and solve complex problems • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment Salary $9.00 per hour plus service charge commensurate with experience. Please send resume via email at hr@windsongresort. com 649-946-3766 or by fax at 649-941-7719 by 21/5/19. All qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. This is currently a vacant position. Prospective and qualified applicants who are Belongers are asked to send copies of your applications to the Labor Board

42 CLASSIFIEDS AGNES SWANN NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 246-4769

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16274

RASHAD ASTWOOD

PERSONAL ASSISTANT WANTED

West Road, Grand Turk Monday- Friday 9-5 For work permit renewal JOB DESCRIPTION Purpose: Daily management of home and office Description of duties: • Running errands • Managing laundry • Preparing meals • Managing inventory of home and office QUALIFICATIONS Great communication skills • Great organization skills • Able to cook Full time, 40 hrs per week Location: Grand Turk Salary: $400 monthly

CALL 649-232-6076

16253

ANDY LIGHTBOURNE

ANTOIN MICHEL

BIG D CONSTRUCTION

LABOURER

FISHERMAN

CARPENTER

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis • To work 6 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 244-4724

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 15994

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01

SECTION ISLAND EAST SUBURBS GRAND TURK

Whereas, HELENA LOUISE TAYLOR as personal representative in the estate of JAMES EDWARD TAYLOR deceased of South Back Salina, Grand Turk, has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) issued in the name of JAMES EDWARD TAYLOR was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

Take notice that I, Brandie Anderson-Stewart, registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette.

Dated this 9th day of April 2019

Use equipment like nets, fishing rods, and traps, to catch fish and other marine life that will be consumed by humans or used as animal feed or bait. Salary: $300.00 per week

CONTACT: 341-3727

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 16271

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 341-1377

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16277

CHESNEY MCARTHUR RIGBY FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweep, wash and polish tiled floors.

• Complete routine cleaning tasks in assigned home areas • Dust window blinds and reorganize room items to their original places.

• Cook and clean dishes.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 649-241-5563

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16278

Contact: 333-1236. Acting on behalf of our clients.

SEAN MARY WALKING Millennium Highway

DOMESTIC WORKER-$280 PER WEEK

Clean the house, launder sheets, towels and personal clothing.

Contact: 247-17331 or 346-6331 URY PIERRE LOUIS Five Cays

BABYSITTER- $290 PER WEEK

preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, doing housework Contact: 341-1900 LOUDWIGE ALCINEUS Long Bay

BABYSITTER-$6.50 PER HOUR

preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, doing housework Contact:242-5505

TCI BUILDING SUPPLY South Dock

LABOURER- $6.25 PER HOUR

Keep Compound clean, heavy lifting material in the warehouse.

Contact:344-4540 ELIE JOSAPHAT Blue Hills

HOUSEKEEPER-$6.50 PER HOUR

sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected Contact: 232-7124 GALAXY STORE Five Cays

SALE CLERK-$6.50 PER HOUR

receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers.

Contact:347-6080

EMAIL: EASYWAYTCI@GMAIL.COM

16299

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01

NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER SECTION ISLAND 10404/71 EAST SUBURBS GRAND TURK

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are First Time work permit holders

16303

NOTICE APPLICATION FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND BY PRESCRIPTION

This Notice is issued under Section 137 of the Registered Land Ordinance

Whereas, HELENA LOUISE TAYLOR as personal representative in the estate of JAMES EDWARD TAYLOR deceased of South Back Salina, Grand Turk, has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) issued in the name of JAMES EDWARD TAYLOR was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

Take notice that I, Brandie Anderson-Stewart, registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette.

Dated this 8th day of April 2019

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

EASY WAY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER 10408/33

May 4-10, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

16298

TAKE NOTICE that and application under section 135 of the Registered Land Ordinance has been received from RUTH MAE ADAMS – ARIZA, c/o Bensi & Co. Attorney at Law of Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands by prescription from the proprietor registered thereon.

BLOCK/ PARCEL NUMBER NAME OF OWNER AREA CLAIMED 10405/17

ALBERTHA LOUISE SEYMOUR .35 ACRES TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT I Brandie N. Anderson, Registrar of Lands after being satisfied that the applicant has acquired the ownership of land claimed, may allow the application and register him as proprietor of the land claimed, subject to any interests on the register which have not been extinguished by possession.

Any objections and/ or Responses to this notice should be addressed and sent to:

Brandie N. Anderson-Stewart (Mrs.) Registrar of Lands Land Registry Ground Floor Windmills Plaza

16300

May 4-10, 2019

CLASSIFIEDS 43

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

BE YOUR HELP ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FRONT DESK ASSISTANT -$700 PER 2 WEEKS Receiving calls and messages.

OFFICE MANAGER -$1,000 PER MONTH Take out the document files.

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR-$900 PER MONTH Deals with the company assistance.

FILE CLERK-$750 PER MONTH Fixes document files

2 OFFICE CLEANERS-$600 PER MONTH

Dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning

etc.

SOUTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

JUNIOR FRONT DESK ASSISTANT-$700 PER MONTH Back up front desk assistants

2 OFFICE CLEANERS- $600 PER MONTH

Dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.

FRONT DESK ASSISTANT-$700 PER 2 WEEKS Receiving calls and messages.

DMR GROUP HOLDINGS LTD

CHEF

5 CARPENTERS/ MASONS

• Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers.

• Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 346-3013

FILE CLERK-$750 PER MONTH Fixes document files.

CONTACT: 341-6254. EMAIL: PHAFOUNE25@GMAIL.COM Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These position are First Time work permit holders

CHINOU BAR & RESTAURANT AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

Five Cays Road - Is seeking to employ a

16291

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16269

E&V CONSTRUCTION GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden • Must be willing to work 5 days per week.

Salary: $7.00 per hour

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

JOB VACANCY

CONTACT: 242-1358

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16237

BE Properties Ltd is looking for a

GROUP DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

EDGE CONSTRUCTION COOPER JACK seeks

Reporting directly to the Board, the Group Director will oversee the Operations across all properties in Turks and Caicos, and is responsible for reaching financial targets as well as propose and implement the brand strategy.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

MASON

• A must: previous experience, as Resort Cluster Manager or Managing Director of multiple luxury resorts for a minimum of three years, preceded by General Manager position for a minimum five years; • Successful resort design and pre-opening experience; • Caribbean experience, within a recognized luxury brand; • Bachelor or University degree in Hospitality.

20+ years of experience in construction. Available to work flexible hours and weekends. Fluent in English, Spanish and creole. Pay $12 an hour Position currently held by work permit holder

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote a culture of results-oriented performance throughout all properties.

• Create budgets for approval. Plan, coordinate, and execute the annual budget process.

• Provide general managers and other direct reports with annual and quarterly goals and objectives for assigned property.

• Attract, maintain and advance talent across the organization, with special emphasis on Turks and Caicos Islanders. Train direct reportees; • Create and maintain synergies among all properties in all areas including sales, maintenance, financial processes etc.

• Maintain high brand Quality Assurance results including inspection/audits. Conduct quarterly audits at designated hotels for compliance with all brand requirements • Partner with the sales and revenue teams to ensure that revenue and sales strategies are in alignment with all assigned resorts • Oversee and manage that each direct report implements BE's processes and procedures that fully achieve the appropriate control of all operating expenses.

• Act as interim General Manager for properties where General Manager position is vacant for properties.

CONTACT 232-9432

16287

Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-0148 OR 343-8500

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16275

E&G BROKERAGE AND DELIVERY FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

TRUCK DRIVER

Must be able to use both manual and automatic transmission. Salary: $6.50 per hour CONTACT: 2411261 OR 346-3281

SIGN MAKER & INSTALLATION Install and paint signs. Salary: $6.75 per hour

CONTACT: 649-344-5176 OR 649-241-1242

Email: domdesign2010@gmail. com or infoatdomdesign@ gmail.com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is Vacant 16226

DYNAMIC CONSTRUCTION

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 346-3659

15615

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16293

ELEXANDER WILLIAMS

F&G OFFICE SUPPLY

DOMESTIC WORKER

CLEANER- $6.25 PER HOUR

PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work.

• To work 5 days per week.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 346-2721

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16270

REQUIRES 3 FIBER TECHNICIANS The successful candidates must be able to: • Install and maintain fiber, copper and COAX cables according to plan.

• Perform low-loss fiber splicing and cable jointing.

• Perform preventative maintenance and ensure that proper standards are followed.

Salary is $12.00 per hour (negotiable), 5 or 6 days per week depending on workload These positions are for work permit renewal qualified Belongers can submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

Applicants should submit a resume to:

16286

D.O.M. DESIGN LTD

Market Place, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is Vacant

FIBERWORKS

Remuneration Package: $96,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications of chosen candidate.

This is a new position. Turks and Caicos Islander applicants should also submit copies of their application to the Labor Board. Please apply in writing to Human Resources, Beach Enclave, G202 Regent Village, Providenciales, email: randi@beachenclave.com, 1 649 941 8887.

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

Director of Fiberworks, #46 Stingray Street Cooper Jack Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Email: claytonfw@gmail.com Contact: 333-0980

16265

SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

Dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning.

STORE CLERK $7.00 PER HOUR

Stock shelves, assisted other personnel as needed to maintain safety in the packaging area, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store.

CONTACT: 341-1377

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are First Time work permit holders 16276

FRED VALENTIN JEANTY FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary.

• To work 6 days per week.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 244-7223

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16292

44 CLASSIFIEDS KAMOII KERR

JOYCE & V VARIETY STORE

JEAN D. ULYSSE

*NANNY

NIGHT CASHIER

LABOURER

off Leeward Highway, requires a

DUTIES INCLUDE: - feeding, bathing and general care of children.

- Hygienic maintenance of children’s environment & play areas - Accompanying parent on hospital visits This is a live-in position and past work experience with infants is necessary.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-243-4042

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board at the Immigration Department. *This position is for a first-time Work Permit application.

16296

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.

Salary: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 344-2636

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16273

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis Salary: $250.00 per hour

CONTACT: 242-5773

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16264

T & R PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - BLUE HILLS VARIOUS POSITIONS AVALIABLE AT Bay Bistro Restaurant

(2) Kitchen Helpers - helping with the preparation of food for services, clean all food handling (2) DISHWASHER - ensuring the availability of clean dishes by bussing tables, washing dishes, pots, pans, and flatware (2) PASTRY CHEFS Preparing a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread following traditional and modern recipes.

JACK’S FOUNTAIN

KIRKLAND ST. CLAIR TAYLOR

RESTAURANT MANAGER

LABOURER

(2) Chefs-preparing duties is to oversee the daily running of the restaurant's kitchen by managing other members of the food preparation team, deciding what dishes to serve, and adjusting orders to meet guests' requests.

(2) Cooks- to assist the head chef in various food preparation for service time.

Belongers can also apply to the labour Department for positions.

CONTACT 242-8792 FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

TRANQUILITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

UNITY ONLINE SERVICES

CLEANER

DOMESTIC WORKER

SAILFISH LANE, VENETIAN ROAD Is seeking to employ a

3 years’ min experience working with villa turnover protocols, evening and weekend work is a must. English and Spanish required. Live in. Car required.

Salary: $1,000 per month

CONTACT: 231-1474

Five Cays Road, Industrial Is seeking to employ a

• Sweeping, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, and other work.

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

CONTACT: 232-7177

• Experience is essential.

• Mus have proven ability to be successful running all aspects of a restaurant.

• Proven ability in accounting, inventory control, human resource management, crowd control, POS systems, training employees, menu design, wine knowledge.

• Applicant must have a current certificate of conduct from the police and minimum of 10 years’ experience in a management position.

• Applicant must have aligned references from their previous experience that was heavily associated with the operation in question.

Salary: $450 per week

His responsibilities are pick up years waste and collect leaves, clean the yard with sweeper, lift garbage bags and cans into garbage truck, pick up yard waste and tree limbs, repair broken furniture and assist with other work when needed. SALARY: 6.25 per hour

Email: info@jacksfountain.com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder

TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, Belonger will be given first preference

PRINCE VARIETY STORE

P.J.F PRO BUILDERS

CASHIER

CARPENTER

16294

KENDAL SAUNDERS OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the labour Office. 16387

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16259

VANS TIRE SHOP

VIVIANE’S VARIETY STORE

ALMAIDA WILSON

MAINTENANCE MAN

LABOURER

CONTACT: 232-1400

Five Cays, Industrial Drive Is seeking to employ a

STORE KEEPER Control Inventory.

SALES CLERK

Remove and put on tires

LABOURER

Monitor inventory, control P.O.S system Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 232-7177

HOWARD DICKENSON

MICHAEL SIMMONS

SUZANA MOMPREMIER

WAITERESS/ SERVER

Duties: To greet and seat Customers and take food And drink Orders.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 331-8784

Belongers are asked to Submit a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board.

16309

LABOURER Duties: To clean and

Maintain premises and Assist where. Needed on work sites. SALARY: $7.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 242-1800

Belongers are encouraged.

To send a copy of their.

Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder.

16308

DOMESTIC WORKER Duties: Cleaning, Dusting Mopping, and stocking Store shelves must be willing to.

Work 6 days a week.

Salary: $7.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-9340

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder. 16307

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16283

Duties: To fix and maintain Mechanical equipment, Buildings and machine, Painting and cleaning SALARY: $9.50 per hour

Please send CV’s via email to tranquilitytci@gmail.com or drop off to P.O. Box 433, Providenciales Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16297

OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

16289

Contact: 649-332-9037

MAINTENANCE WORKER

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These position are currently held by work permit holders 16260

OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

COOPER JACK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

TELEPHONE: 241-2929

Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials Salary: $10.00 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16261

OF GRAND TURK Is Seeking To employ a

PROVIDENCIALES

Grace Bay - Is seeking to employ a

(2) LABOURERS - cleans and polish our restaurant on a daily basic

EMAIL ALL APPLICATIONS TO tameralemount@hotmail.com $6.25-$10.00 HOUR Grace Bay Providenciales (Work Permit renewal)

TRAVEL TO SEE RESTAURANT

May 4-10, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden • To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 244-3369

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16304

• Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers.

• Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $300.00 per week Email: waalexia1978@ gmail.com

DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system. Salary: $2,000 per month

CONTACT: 246-7199

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

This position is a First Time work permit holder 16295

BABYSITTER WANTED • Caring for 4 kids

CONTACT: 345-4228

SALT CAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY

$6.50 per hour CLEANUP OUTSIDE OF PROPERTY, DISPOSE OF ALL TRASH ASSIST WITH MINOR TASKS SUCH AS MENDING FENCES, WINDOW WASHING AND OTHER CHORES WHEN AND IF NECESSARY. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS

CONTACT #232-2040 WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

16305

BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH

GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY AN

ASSISTANT PASTOR

• Ensuring a safe environment and providing top-notch care • Preparing meals and doing housework • Must be available to work long hours • Must be available to sleepover from Thursday-Sunday • Salary $300.00 per week

$7.50 per hour PREACHING/TEACHING AND TAKING IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE CHURCH AND LEADING A MINISTRY. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK.

PLEASE EMAIL RESUME AND COVER LETTER SNJEZANA_ ANDREWS@YAHOO.COM 16310

WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

CONTACT #231-6432

16306

May 4-10, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS HOMAGE TANISSAINT Five Cays, Sub Division Is seeking to employ a

InterHealth Canada Construction and Services has pleasure in announcing the following vacancies within the Facilities Management Department at Cheshire Hall & Cockburn Town Medical Centres, Providenciales and Grand Turk.

• Hospital Porters – Providenciales & Grand Turk • Domestic Assistants - Providenciales & Grand Turk • Facilites Manager – Grand Turk & Providenciales

• Chef Manager – Providenciales • Grounds Man – Grand Turk Applicants must have relevent experience in the field they have applied for. Must be able to work 40 hours per week (5 shifts allocated over 7 days and include weekend working and bank holidays).

Excellent customer service, English language skills and literacy are required for all posts. *Salaries dependant on qualifications and experience

Interested candidates please forward your resume to: Dpinnock@interhealthcanada.tc For further information and queries, please contact Donique Pinnock on Tel: 941-2800 Ext 71802 O-E-N BEACH HAIR BRAIDING

BUTCHER

MYSTIQUE CAR RENTAL & TOUR AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

HAIR BRAIDER

VEHICLE PREP WORKER

Sharpen and adjust cutting equipment.

Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery.

Cut, bone, or grind pieces of meat. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 941-8010

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16280

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

To work the difference are of the beach in grace bay area to braid hair for lady on the beach from Monday to Friday 9pm to 5am.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 341-4384

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16262

Taking care of the children. Salary: $275.00 per week

CONTACT: 341-1977 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder

16282

16301

PIZZA PIZZA

Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

Clean inside the car and shampoo the outside of the car.

Salary: $300.00 per week

CONTACT: 941-3910

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16281

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

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates for the following position:

MR. GROUPER Lower Bight Road Is seeking to employ a

COOK

• Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.

Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers.

• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes.

Salary: $7.00 per hour

Contact: 649-241-5563

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Annual Work Permit 16279

FIBERWORKS

REQUIRES 3 FIBER TECHNICIANS

The successful candidates must be able to: • Install and maintain fiber, copper and COAX cables according to plan.

• Perform low-loss fiber splicing and cable jointing.

• Perform preventative maintenance and ensure that proper standards are followed.

Salary is $12.00 per hour (negotiable), 5 or 6 days per week depending on workload These positions are for first time applicants qualified Belongers can submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department Applicants should submit a resume to: Director of Fiberworks #46 Stingray Street Cooper Jack Bay Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Email: claytonfw@gmail.com contact: 333-0980

KENNISHA RESTAURANT AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

COOK HELPER

• Help the cook with food preparation.

• Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $350 per week

CONTACT: 232-5538

Email: amparosamuek@ hotmail.com This position is a First Time work permit holder Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 16129

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KAREN ADAMS POLLARD COOPER JACK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden • To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 244-8820

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VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

DCK Projetech, Ltd.

LOCATED IN TURKS AND CAICOS, GRAND CAYMAN AND SE US STATES.

Turks & Caicos Islands

POSITION

DUTIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

SR. PROJECT MANAGER

• Manage sales activity in each business unit. Hold each business unit accountable and drive each business to meet or exceed growth plans.

• Establish relationships with key customers in each business unit. Assure each business unit has resources and personnel to meet customer demands.

Provide technical sales support to customers as required.

• Manage all financial aspects of each business unit. Including accounts payable/ inventory/ invoicing/accounts receivable.

• Manage all staffing issues and opportunities as required by each business unit.

JOB DESCRIPTION • Responsible for construction of project, provide leadership and management direction to the project team; responsible and accountable for financial performance, schedule performance, and quality.

• Lead the project planning sessions, execute strategy including Site Management Plan, Subcontracting Plan, other primary work means and methods. Maintain professional relationships. Communicate effectively.

• A college degree is mandatory for this position, preferably in Engineering or Construction Management. Fluent aptitude and experience in Primavera P6, CMiC, Pre-Construction Management, and PlanGrid. Fifteen (15) years field experience on construction and engineering projects in a Field Engineer, Construction Manager, Superintendent and/ or Project Management role.

Salary Range – $135,000

Requirements include: at least 10 years relevant experience, a clean police record; excellent employment track record with supervision of plant workers; importing of cryogenics; knowledge of U.S. pharmacopeia standards.

Salary: $100 – $150K per annum.

Applications comprising a letter, resume, references, Police record etc. should be sent no later than May 13th, 2019 to:

Marsha Blanche Misick & Stanbrook 122 Leeward Highway, Providenciales Tel: (649) 946-4734 0r Fax (649) 946-4732 Email: marsha@misickstanbrook.tc

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Contact information: dck Projetech, Ltd, Six PPG Place, Suite 710, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 STATE WHETHER IT’S FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL OR A NEW POSITION: RENEWAL PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO RESUMES@DCKWW.COM, PHONE: 412-384-1000.

CANDIDATE TO STATE THEY ARE RESPONDING TO DCK PROJETECH, LTD TCI AD. 16267

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Wymara Resort and Villas is a contemporary luxury full-service boutique resort on Grace Bay Beach. We are looking for driven and energetic professionals with Five Star experience and who are committed to achieving excellence by ensuring Five Star standards and services are continuously delivered.

Executive Assistant Manager/ Food & Beverage: Responsible for leading the property’s food and beverage/culinary operation, including Restaurants/ Bars, Room Service, and Banquets/Catering, where applicable. Position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives. The position ensures the food and beverage/culinary operation meets the brand’s target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, focuses on growing revenues and maximizes the financial performance of the department. Delivers products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target customer and property employees and meeting or exceeding financial goals and provides a return on investment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Directs the activities of restaurant service personnel, Bartenders, Beverage Attendants, Host/Hostess.

Directs and ensures the implementation and execution of corporate policies and procedures. Controls, measures and reports Outlet sales performance on a daily basis and takes required corrective action to ensure operations are in accordance with the company standards and objectives. Creates new opportunities and maximizes existing ones to generate extra revenue. Maximizes profitability by increasing turnover (revenue and covers).

Ensures that department’s operational budget is strictly adhered to and that all costs are strictly controlled. Recommends measures to control/reduce costs. Works closely with the Controller and provisioning in regard to inventory taking, cost control, loading, ordering and storing.

Ensures that all bars are counted after each shift and investigates discrepancies. Assures correct pouring and ensures proper void handling.

REQUIREMENTS: 4-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major. International equivalent suffices.

Minimum 5 years’ experience as F&B Director from leading international 5 Star Level Luxury Resort, proven knowledge of, and ability to oversee and direct the food and beverage division. Fluent in English, both verbal and written. A second language is preferred. Experience in managing a large multinational staff. Extensive knowledge of varying brands and quality of liquors. Knowledge of new and oldworld wines including food and wine pairing. Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate the preparation of drink recipes. Ability to investigate and solve guest complaints, follow up and meet/exceed guest expectations. Excellent communication, coaching and leadership skills. Possess excellent financial and computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Avero, OpenTable and Micros POS. Must have the stamina to work 50 to 60 hours per week. Caribbean experience preferred.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Developing and Executing Food and Beverage Strategy and Goals • Streamlining all procedures to maximize efficiencies and drive guest satisfaction and revenues.

• Creating cost control driven menus utilizing menu engineering and the correct menu mix.

• Possess excellent financial and computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite with responsibility for monthly and yearly Labor Reports & P&L. • Works with direct reports to develop and implement promotions, food and wine pairings, menu items and presentations.

• Develops a food and beverage operating strategy that is aligned with the brand’s business strategy and leads its execution.

• Ensures integration of departmental goals in game plans. Knowledge of specific hospitality industry applications (SMS, Avero, Opentable, MICROS POS).

MAXIMIZING FOOD AND BEVERAGE REVENUE • Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Food and Beverage is performing against budget.

• Ensures cash control and liquor control policies are in place in food & beverage areas and followed by all related employees.

• Encourages calculated risk-taking to generate incremental revenue and deliver Savvy Service.

ENSURING EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE • Creates an atmosphere in all food and beverage areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations.

• Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.

• Strives to improve service performance.

MANAGING AND CONDUCTING HUMAN RESOURCE ACTIVITIES • Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) • Conducts annual performance appraisals.

• Communicates and executes departmental and property emergency procedures.

• Hires food & beverage leadership team members who demonstrate strong functional expertise, creativity and entrepreneurial leadership to meet the business needs of the operation.

• Ensures new hires participate in the department’s orientation program and receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.

• Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the performance review process and holds staff accountable for successful performance.

• Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters.

• Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.

Compensation: $70k - $90k per annum

Director of Front Office To be responsible for all aspects of the Front Desk Department; which includes a 2 Guest Service Managers, 2 concierge agents, one Front Desk Manager, 3 Assistant Front Desk Managers a Front Desk Supervisors, 3 Front Desk Agents, Night Manager, Switchboard, Bellmen and Airport Greeters. At Wymara Resort and Villas, we are currently searching for a passionate and dynamic hands-on professional who is guest focused and would be interested in leading the front desk team at this first-class hotel property. This position would suit a candidate who is currently a Director of Front Office with a minimum of four years of experience in a highend five-star branded resort property with capability to work under pressure. He/She will be responsible to ensure that all areas of the front desk work seamlessly at this up market property and to ensure a perfect trouble-free arrival and departure experience for all its guests to the highest standard possible. The candidate should also have excellent communication skills and process a very much “Hands On” leader management style. Alone with your excellent verbal and written communication skills you should be very proficient with all types of front and back of the house hospitality related computer systems (Opera, Knowcross, Salto). You also must be willing to work a flexible work schedule, as the hours for this management position will vary with the seasons and market trends. This position will report directly to the Resort Manager of this property.

MAIN DUTIES: • To provide a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service always.

• To be entirely flexible and adapt to rotate within the different departments in the hotel.

• To contribute to the best of your ability to the overall profitability of the Wymara Resort and Villas.

• To be fully aware with the budget and financial target of the hotel and responsible for managing the budgets for all departments assigned.

• To serve as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

• To handle complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

• To be fully aware and up to date relevant legislation and employment law.

• To create and maintain a team which is highly adaptive and versatile.

• To work closely and communicate with all the other departments in the hotel as and when required.

• To be presentable to the best of your ability at all times whenever you represent the Wymara Resort and Villas.

• To operate daily handover book within the Front Desk Department.

• To concentrate at all time on staff training and development.

• To cover Manager on Duty during holidays, weekends and whenever required.

• To be responsible for all aspects of Front Desk Management this includes the Front Desk, Cashiering, Porters, Switchboard, Night CONTINUED 

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES Management, Night Audit.

• To set, monitor and maintain standards of the Front Office ensuring correct procedures and systems are followed by everybody at all times.

• To be knowledgeable and responsible for the Opera PMS, the Salto Key system and Concierge Assistant.

• To be the overall liaison and on-site tech support person for these systems.

• To maintain an up to date accurate Guest profiles and history system for the hotel.

• To be responsible for all room allocations in the hotel.

• To communicate and work closely with all departments.

• To operate and officiate an administration system, which includes training schedules, handover books, operating manuals.

• To ensure monthly meetings are held within the Front Desk Department for which minutes are kept and distributed to the Rooms Division Manager/ Resort Manager.

• To show around site inspections as and when required.

• To ensure all public areas are well presented; in the Porte-Cochere, Front Desk, Lobby area.

• To be responsible for the security arrangements of the hotel including notifying security of any highprofile guests.

• To ensure that staff discipline is maintained in accordance of the staff handbook and Resort standards.

• To ensure time sheets and payroll are submitted on time and correctly for all Front Office departments.

• To be responsible for the cash handling in the Front Office, adhering to the company procedures.

• To work closely with the Accounting department.

• To ensure all staff are recruited as per company procedures.

• To ensure that all staff within Front Desk have job description • To ensure all safety procedures are adhered to and follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operation.

• Ensure prompt and courteous service to guests, and to ensure that all guest experiences are distinctively supreme • Implement annual retraining program for all colleagues and document accordingly.

• Implement special project list and monitor and document completion accordingly.

• Complete annual evaluations. Coach, counsel and use appropriate disciplinary steps.

• Distribute, delegate and direct workload to ensure maximum productivity and customer satisfaction with minimum outlay of expenses in terms of labor and materials.

• Monitor and evaluate team member performance.

Coach and counsel team members when needed.

• Plan and monitor activities to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.

• Select and train Front Office team in proper work procedures and techniques.

• Attend various other related meetings to obtain and disseminate pertinent information.

• Assist General Manager/Resort Manager with preparation of annual budgets and monthly

forecasts.

• Monitor and control budget throughout the year.

• Supervise the Managers, to ensure guest and employee satisfaction.

• Monitor Front Office personnel to ensure that guests receive prompt and courteous service • Monitor Front Office personnel to ensure that guest names are used when possible.

• Maintain strong communication with other departments.

• Establish and maintain effective human relations • Perform personnel related functions such as hiring, evaluating, suspending and making recommendations for promotions or terminations.

• Consult with the Human Resources Manager and General Manager/Resort Manager on personnel matters.

• Identify training needs and develops and implements training programs • Maintain appropriate standards for dress, hygiene, and uniforms, appearance, posture and conduct of Front Desk personnel.

• Ensure that Front Office personnel are familiar with in-house facilities for the purpose of assisting guests.

• Control and analyze departmental costs on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget.

• Participate in the preparation of the hotel’s Strategic Plan and Goals.

• Monitor and maintain the clean and orderly condition of department areas; ensure security of all hotel property.

• Monitor and maintain designated supply levels.

• To ensure all safety procedures are adhered to, and follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operation SKILLS • Administration skills • Organizational/planning skills • Multitasking ability • Excellent writing skills • Sense for urgency • Results-oriented • Sense for perfection and attention to detail • Capability to work under pressure • Excellent people skills • Strong financial acumen • Minimum 5 years Front Desk Management experience in a luxury property.

• Previous experience managing a team of front desk employees and all assigned departments through motivation, coaching and development.

• Self-motivated and dependable with an exceptional work ethic and strong problem-solving skills • Capable of using independent judgment/solid decision-making skills ability • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to speak, read and write fluently in the English language (additional language an asset.)

• Proficiency with general office PC applications (i.e.

Microsoft Office software and Opera) to prepare reports, Opera PMS, Knowcross, employee schedules, inventories, budgets as required.

Salary Range: $55k-58k per annum

Positions with * are currently being held by a work permit holder. Interested applicants can contact our Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm on (649)9417555. E- Mail cover letter outlining your interest and supporting experience in a particular position along with your Resume or C.V. to hr@wymara.com

SPACK CONSTRUCTION SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

MASONS- $10.00 PER HOUR

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

CARPENTERS-$10.00 PER HOUR

Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

DOMESTIC WORKER-$6.50 PER HOUR

Sweeping, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, and other work.

CONTACT: 232-7229

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time work permit holders

61317

FERGUSON AND SON FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

• Must have building skills • Mus be able to work under pressure.

• Hours are from 7am4pm; Monday-Friday.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: JOHN FERGUSON 649-346-2026

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16320

GK FOODS

1125 LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

ORDER PICKER

• Must have 6+ years of food service experience.

• Must be able to work in weekends/ holidays.

• Belongers and PRC holders are preferred.

Salary: $7.50 per hour EMAIL: GKSUPERMARKETTCI@ GMAIL.COM Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder

16314

MARIE FAMILY STORE

ACCU DIAGNOSTICS

SALES PERSON

GENERAL PHYSICIAN

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

To work 6 days per week; MondaySaturday 9am-5pm.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 344-3710 Email: MFStore@ hotmail.com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16316

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

Examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. Counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare.

Salary: $3,500 per month

CONTACT: 946-8308 OR 231-1184

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16321

FNM CONTRACTING SERVICES

BCS/ CS Acting on behalf of our clients is looking to fill the following positions:

GOLDEN SCISSORS

Salary based on commission

1 Tailor first time applicant 1 Tailor renewal 1 Seamstress renewal Duties: altering and sewing garments with taking measurements Must have 5 – 10 years experience Valid drivers license

S&M CONTRACTING Janitor

Airport Road

Salary $350.00 per week Duties: cleaning surroundings , must speak and write English This position is for work permit renewal

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EXAMPLE OF CHRIST CHURCH FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

CLOVERLEAF AGENCY KEVIN TAYLOR

MASON

Description: Lay and bind building materials, such as concrete blocks, construct and repair walls Pay: 9.00 hr AGNES SWANN

MAINTENANCE

Description: Description: fix and maintain building, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair

and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system maintenance. $8.50 per hour.

CLEANER-$6.50 PER HOUR

ROBERT HALL

LABOURER (RENEWAL)

Description: Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as cleaning yard, moving trash, washing windows and any other jobs given by employer. $6.50 per hour.

Contact: 246-7382 interested belonger are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

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Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.

BUS DRIVER-$8.00 PER HOUR Transport church members.

CONTACT: 242-5459

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time and Renewal work permit holders 16396

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER-$8.00 PER HOUR

Forklifts, skid loaders and other tools as directed by management

2 CARPENTERS-$10.00 TO 14.00 PER HOUR Installing cabinets; Building frame.

Contact:231-0337 READY TO GO Town Center Mall

KITCHEN HELPER$6.50 PER HOUR

Clean, equipment, utensils and dishes also sweep and mop

MR TUX

SALT MILLS PLAZA Is seeking to employ a

SEMSTRESS

Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations. Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines. Measure parts such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines Salary: $1,200 per month

CONTACT: 241-7698

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

This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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GALMO WILLIAMS

Acting on behalf of our client

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE Blue Mountain

floors.

Contact:649-946-8583

LABOURER

YOSHI RESTAURANT Grace Bay

SUSHI CHEF-$2,000 MONTHLY

Check Freshness of food and ingredients.

Contact:941-3374 SOUTHWIND MILLWORK

FINISH CARPENTER-$10.00 PER HOUR

Do work with wooden structures, frameworks, and ornaments to the correct specifications.

Contact:946-5700

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DUTIES: Taking out trash, keeping the surroundings clean. SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS A WEEK

CONTACT: 946-4536 OR EMAIL: INFOR@WINECELLAR.TC This position is for work permit renewal interested Belongers can submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

16403

P&D EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY

PEARLS VILLA MANAGEMENT IS LOOKING FOR A

Private Chef

Sam’s Building, Down Town Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following.

TCI TECHNICAL CENTER

CLEANER-$6.25 PER HOUR

Mopping, sweeping, dusting, cleaning bathroom.

RIGBY BUILDERS

SUPERVISOR-$10.00 PER HOUR

JOB SUMMARY:

Watching daily activities on construction site

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are First Time and Renewal work permits

Must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multitasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important. Must be able to create new menus, work independently, available to work seven (7) days a week.

CONTACT: 232-2001

Prepare ingredients to use in cooking.

Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.

Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.

Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.

Check quality of ingredients.

Grocery shopping for kitchen menu items.

16407

Behind Glass Shack, Ball Park Is seeking to employ a

BARBER

• Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.

• To work 6 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 331-1977

SNR STUDIO BEAUTY & BARBER VARIETY FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

NAIL TECHNICIAN

Nail and hand services, such as basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing.

Perform pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails Salary: $9.00 per hour

CONTACT: 242-5459

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

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16397

LEW AND JEN CONSTRUCTION

VACANCIES

16398

PAINTER

• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces.

• Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 232-7317

BLUE HILLS CONTACT: 347-2093 Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following.

MS&J TIRE SHOP Labourer-$6.25 per hour Fix Tires, Put plugs, etc.

PAT CONSTRUCTION Labourer-$6.25 per hour Cleaning, lift heavy things,etc.

EMAIL: DARLING86@ HOTMAIL.COM

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

Belongers Only These positions are currently held by work permit holders

R&C SNACK BAR

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH

GARDENER

MUSICIAN

16394

16406

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

• Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.

• Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $250 per week

CONTACT: 241-6307

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

16409

KEW NORTH CAICOS

DUTIES: PLAY MUSIC. SALARY $7.00 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 649-232-7317

THIS POSITION IS FOR A FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT APPLICANT HOWEVER INTERESTED BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT

16410

LAND FOR SALE

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of six (6) years’ experience in a 5-star restaurant or hotel.

• Hard working with a willingness to work long hours including weekends and holidays.

• Fluent in French and Spanish are essential.

• Proven experience as a Private Chef.

• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.

• Very good communication skills.

• Excellent physical condition and stamina.

1.3 ACRE LAND ON OCEAN DRIVE, TURTLE TAIL WITH ELEVATION

Please note that all applications must be submitted with a valid police record, and copies of all educational certifications. Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Beginning salary commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should submit their resume with qualifications and experience to: info@ saunders.tc and the TCI Employment Services and Labour Department.

PAULA HIDALGO/ IBAN BARBER SHOP

NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

1025 Leeward Highway IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders

• • • • • •

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CALL 1-649-231-3788 FOR MORE INFO. 16393

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RICHMOND HILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

EQUILIBRIUM SPA

MAC MOTORS LTD.

KITCHEN HELPER

1 MASSAGE THERAPIST

DOMESTIC WORKER

6 Richmond Hill Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Is seeking a

Person will be responsible for cooking, cleaning and maintaining general health of canteen as an assistant. Salary $6.25 per hour Position currently held by work permit holder

LABOURER

Duties: cleaning the school surroundings salary: $6.25 per hour

PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ

DUTIES:

• Must be able to do all types of massages • Chair massages • Must have at least 5 years’ experience • Salary: $6.25 per hour • Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 941-7220

CONTACT MARLON SINCLAIR, PRINCIPAL (946-4957)

interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

16408

Email: info@equispa.com This position is for work permit renewal qualified belonger are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 16412

Drop your resume off at Mac Motors Ltd. 1089 Leeward Highway, Providenciales TCI or contact us on 649-339-3841

BODY REPAIR MECHANIC APPLICANT MUST:

THE WINE CELLAR IS SEEKING TO HIRE AN

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 to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and documents business transactions

• Clean Showroom & Bathrooms • Clean kitchen, takeout garbage • Must be willing to work on weekends/holidays • Must have a clean TI police record and a drivers license This Ad is for work permit renewal. However, this position is open to all qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders.

Starting Wage: $6.25/hour

• Analyze financial 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 task SALARY depending on experience

This position is for work permit renewal qualified Belongers are encourage to submit their resume to the Labor Department. Please send Resume to: Discount Liquors/ The Wine Cellar Fax: 649-946-4871 or email: info@winecellar.tc NO PHONE CALLS

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STORE MANAGER

• Examine damaged vehicles and estimate needed repairs • Have knowledge and qualifications to repair & paint automotive bodies back to pre-damaged condition /manufacturer’s standard, using the appropriate repair techniques and tools (must have basic tools of trade; e.g. paint guns, sanders, etc.)

• Be able to refinish parts by mixing paints, match colors, apply primer & finishing coats; use chassis liner jig safely to perform chassis re-alignment; • Have knowledge of mechanical accident processes; e.g.: suspension drive shaft, steering & tracking; trim & lock, replacing glass and windscreens • Demonstrate sound knowledge of welding TIG/MIG, gas welding & brazing, and safety procedures during welding process • Present last four (4) years of work experience & two reference letters from past employers This Ad is for work permit renewal. However, this position is open to all qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders.

Remuneration: Basic Wage (Retainer) - $6.25 per hour plus commission.

Drop your resume off at Mac Motors Ltd. 1089 Leeward Highway, Providenciales TCI or contact us on 649-339-3841 or email at macmotorstci@gmail.com

16405

DESARROLLOS HOTELCO JWM Ltd. Desarrollo Hotelco, is a leader in building luxury hotels, Is seeking an experienced and proven leader.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates for the following position

CRANE OPERATOR Duties of this position include: Operate mobile crane and move materials to various locations in a safe and effective manner, Inspect, rig, and ensure that rigging applications are configured in accordance with the load chart and manufacturer guidelines, Inspect, clean, and perform operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards, Closely interact with the customer for movement of materials and equipment, Perform daily safety checks to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition, Follow related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies, and operating procedures, Complete necessary documentation, reporting, and limited office duties, Perform other duties as assigned, Coordinate the planning of the project portfolio, Assist in the coordination of engineering and construction phases, generate and analyze reports weekly / monthly monitoring progress and deviations and control of production, Manage project monitoring meetings with Client.

Salary: 1350 to 1500. May be required to work on weekends and holidays.

Ananda Ltd. Leeward Hwy, Providenciales, has an immediate opening for a Store Manager. This position is held by a work permit holder.

JOB SUMMARY: • Responsible for the day to day supervision including sales, stock and resource management; maintaining statistical and financial records • Assigning and training of employees

PLANNING SUPERVISOR

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Maximum 10 years experience as a Retail Manager • Bachelors degree in Business Studies or equivalent • Experience with computerized Inventory Systems SALARY: $3,500.00 per month.

Duties of this position include: Coordinate the planning of the project portfolio, assist in the coordination of engineering and construction phases, generate and analyze reports weekly monthly monitoring progress and deviations and control of production, Manage project monitoring meetings with Client.

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Fans urge Semenya not to quit after her cryptic tweet FANS urged Caster Semenya not to quit athletics after she posted a cryptic tweet following the loss of her appeal against regulations restricting testosterone levels in female runners.

Semenya will have to take medication to reduce her testosterone level if she is to continue competing at 800m.

The Olympic champion, 28, is confirmed for that distance in the Diamond League season opener in Doha on Friday.

Semenya’s tweet included a quote which referred to knowing when to walk away.

One person replied to Semenya’s tweet saying “never give up” while another urged her to “fight until the end”.

But Semenya posted another tweet shortly afterwards that read: “That’s me and will always be. I’m finished.”

However, Athletics South Africa president Aleck Skhosana appeared to play down suggestions Semenya could quit by describing her as “an outstanding athlete who has a continuous hunger for great results”.

Skhosana added: “We believe that Caster will shake off the world attention currently around her to give

The battle was intense in the competition.

Semenya said in response to the ruling that the IAAF “have always targeted me specifically”.

us another exceptional performance and give the world new topics to talk about.”

On Thursday, Lord Coe, president of the IAAF, welcomed the Court of Arbitration’s decision to reject Semenya’s challenge against new rules from athletics’ governing body.

Speaking in a news conference for Friday’s Diamond League meeting, he said: “It’s pretty straightforward.

Athletics has two classifications, it has age and gender.

“We are fiercely protective of both and I am really grateful the court of arbitration has upheld that principle.”

Celtics president Ainge suffers mild heart attack BOSTON Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge suffered a mild heart attack in Milwaukee on Tuesday night, the team announced.

According to a release from the team, Ainge received immediate medical attention, is expected to make a full recovery and will return to Boston shortly.

Ainge was in Milwaukee

Ainge, 60, also suffered what was described as minor heart attack in 2009.

to watch the Celtics’ Game 2 loss to the Bucks in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Ainge, 60, also suffered what was described as minor heart attack in 2009.

Ainge was a member of two championship Celtics teams in the 1980s. He became the team’s president of basketball operations in 2003. (ESPN)

PUBLIC NOTICE EAST 302 LTD. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION)

THE chants of “Cuba! Cuba!” seemed to help lift that nation’s women’s volleyball team to victory Sunday afternoon in the finals of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour’s Cayman tournament, but it was not enough to spur the men’s team to a similar win.

A contingent of Cuban immigrants sat in the south bleachers cheering on their countrymen. It was just part of the high level of energy in the capacity crowd during the gold medal games that topped three days of play by 32 teams from 15 countries. During the Cuba-Mexico men’s matchup, there were also chants of “Mexico! Mexico!” from other sections of the stands.

The Cuban team of Leila Consuelo Martinez Ortega and Mailen Deliz Tamayo overcame Brittany Hochevar Brittany and Carly Wopat of the United States,

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beating them in two straight games 18-21 and 19-21. The U.S. team led the Cubans for much of the second game before Ortega and Tamayo battled back, tying the game at 19 before going on to win it.

Their fellow players Sergio Reynaldo Gonzalez Bayard and Luis Enrique Reyes Rodriguez, however, could not hold off the Mexican team of Lombardo Ontiveros and Juan Virgen, who beat them handily in both games by dominating the net, 21-18 and 21-14.

Kennedy McGowan, president of the Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation called the tournament a success.

“The quality of the play was excellent,” McGowan said. “There were some very exciting, nail-biting games, both male and female. It’s world-class volleyball.” (Cayman Compass)

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Repairs and alters buildings, lays bricks and stones, mixing and applying mortar

preparing the site for work, loading and delivering materials.

CONSTRUCTION HELPER- $300 per week

TILE SETTER- $300 per week

helping the tradesperson by carrying tools from one area to the next, making sure site is clean at all times

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loading and off-loading materials on small vehicles on site

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NOTICE is hereby given that I have been appointed as Voluntary Liquidator of the above company.

DATED this 18th Day of April 2019 Gordon J. Burton Voluntary Liquidator C/o Caribbean Management Services Limited Richmond House, 122 Blue Mountain Road Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

Cuban women, Mexican men win NORCECA Beach Volleyball gold

Following blue print, installing structures and fixtures

LABOURER-$300 per week

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Brian Lara was arguably the greatest ever batman that WI ever product.

West Indies great Brian Lara turns 50 in style CRICKET legend Brian Lara, known for his breath-taking centuries on the field, is halfway to that landmark in the game of life.

The Prince of Port of Spain turns 50 on Thursday and, in true sporting style, is enjoying the occasion with football, cricket, golf and boxing.

Lara invited the media to his palatial home in St Ann’s on Tuesday to discuss his birthday plans and have a candid discussion on virtually any topic.

A fully relaxed and contented Lara said he is at peace with where he is in life. He said, although people tell him he doesn’t look his age, he certainly feels it.

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footballer, still enjoys “the beautiful game” and kicked off his birthday sporting festivities on Monday night with a small goal “sweat” at his home. Taking part were members of the Strike Squad, Arnold Dwarika and some of his other friends.

On Wednesday, he led a Santa Cruz XI against a Diego Martin XI in a T20 clash at the Diego Martin Sporting Complex.

Lara said he was hoping it would have been a T10 match as it would be easier on his body.

And on his birth-night, the Test match record holder held a popular Boxing at the Castle, featuring TT amateur fighters against their Guyanese counterparts.

Messi has scored 600 goals in 683 games for Barcelona, a staggering record of 0.9 goals per game.

Messi scores 600th goal: Barcelona forward reaches milestone in style LIONEL Messi marked his 600th goal for Barcelona in style with a magnificent free-kick to cap off their 3-0 win over Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final at the Nou Camp.

The Argentine forward had scored a tap-in to record goal number 599, before taking aim from around 25 yards with a majestic strike that whistled into the top corner of the Liverpool net.

Reds manager Jurgen Klopp paid tribute to Messi’s brilliance afterwards: “I knew before Lionel Messi was a world-class player and now I saw it again I’m not surprised.

“In those moments, he is unstoppable. What a strike.”

It was a wonderful goal but the 31-year-old was humble afterwards,

saying: “It was beautiful when it went in but I was lucky that the ball lodged up there in the corner.”

Maybe Messi’s first of the evening was fortunate, Luis Suarez’s effort hitting the bar and landing perfectly for him to score, but his second was simply stunning.

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand said he felt ‘blessed’ to have witnessed the moment that Messi reached 600 goals - 14 years to the day that he scored his first, a delicate lob against Albacete in La Liga on 1 May 2005.

Messi has scored 600 goals in 683 games for Barcelona, a staggering record of 0.9 goals per game. His closest challenger, Cesar Rodriguez, hit 232 goals, last playing for

Barcelona in 1954.

By scoring against Liverpool, Messi has now registered against all six English teams he has faced in the Champions League.

He and long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo - who scored his 600th career goal four days ago - are the only players to net against six teams from the same country (also English teams), but the Argentine has scored 14 more against English clubs than the Portuguese.

His Champions League record is 112 goals, second only to Ronaldo, who has 126.

He enjoys playing against English teams but Messi has been ruthless against fellow Spanish sides for years.

NBA draft: 233 early-entry prospects declare for 2019 THE NBA informed teams Tuesday that 233 players have filed as earlyentry candidates for the 2019 NBA draft, including 175 from the college ranks and a record 58 internationals.

The deadline for underclassmen and international players to submit paperwork to the league office making themselves eligible for the draft was Sunday night.

This number is down slightly from last year, when 236 early entrants declared -- 181 from American colleges and postgraduate institutions plus 55 internationals.

For the first time, NCAA players are allowed to hire certified agents to guide them through the draft process.

The NBA has also provided

an additional platform for underclassmen to showcase themselves in front of teams with the newly revamped G League Elite Camp. This camp, held May 12-14 in Chicago just prior to the NBA draft combine May 15, will allow approximately 40 NCAA seniors and underclassmen to work out and scrimmage in front of scouts and executives, with the top performers advancing to join the ranks of the 60 players participating at the main combine.

On the international front, several agents told ESPN they put their clients’ names on the NBA draft earlyentry list solely due to their desire to ensure they are able to participate in

the NBA Global Camp, which debuted for the first time last year under the NBA’s umbrella. This year’s camp is tentatively slated to be held in Monaco from May 30 through June 2. This might partially account for the record number of internationals who made themselves eligible.

The NBA told agents last year after the release of the early-entry list that it would be inviting to the camp only players who had previously made themselves eligible for the NBA draft. While no official policy has been announced this year, and the camp itself is yet to be finalised, many agents preferred to err on the side of caution and make their players eligible to avoid being shut

Zion Williamson (left) and Ja Morant are early favourites for one and two.

out of the prestigious platform.

The number of players testing the waters has steadily grown since the NCAA made sweeping changes to its early-entry rules prior to the 2016 draft, allowing players to enter the draft, attend the combine, work out

for teams and withdraw their names within 10 days of the conclusion of the combine in late May. From 2009 to 2015, any player whose name appeared on the NBA draft early-entry list immediately became ineligible to return to college.

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The Provo Juniors finished second in the Miami Cup Boys U13 Bronze division.

Provo Juniors shine but narrowly miss top spot Return from Miami Cup with second place trophy

It was a bittersweet experience for the Provo Juniors Boys U13 team who battled their way to second place in their first international tournament, the Miami Cup and Showcase, last weekend.

The football team that played in the Boys U13 Bronze division, did not concede a goal until the final

match on Sunday afternoon against the SK Sunblazers, where they lost 2-1.

Three matches prior qualified them for the formidable championship clash. On Saturday morning they defeated Wellington Wave 2-0, with goals scored by Emmanuel Martin and Louis McCabe. In the afternoon,

they won against Pinecrest White 1-0, that goal was scored by Kaidan Bobb. Meanwhile, on Sunday morning they beat CES Riviera 2-0, with goals made by McCabe and Nadly Agenor.

Tired and with some injuries, the team returned to Providenciales with a trophy and medals, and to a warm

welcome.

The squad included Kristen Howell, Jack Stephens, Peterson St Fleurent, Louis McCabe, Kaidan Bobb, Nelson Heino, Henri Heino, Emmanuel Martin, Nadly Agenor, Calvin James, Matthew McCoy, Andreas Gibbs, Godson Tiresias, Hency Gedeon,

and coaches Atte Heino and Mark McCabe.

Having been able to make their first international mark, the team expressed thanks to sponsors: Carlisle Supplies, Casablanca Casino, Herzog, the Golf Club for the fundraisers and the TCI Rugby Football Union for use of its pitch.

Registre win Masters category at first annual Long Bay Cycling Classic THE 2018 Tour Champion Friedise Registre stormed to a first place finish in the Masters category at the inaugural Long Bay Express Cycling Classic, which was held on Sunday last in Providenciales.

Twenty cyclists competed over six categories. As in the year’s earlier races, this competition had the UCI standard categories: Elite Male (Men age 18 -39), Masters Male (men 40 and up), and for the first time this season, a female category.

There were also three separate children’s categories reflecting the experience levels of our young cyclists; novice, intermediary and advanced. The Masters and Elite categories did six laps (36 miles) between Hevan Down Rock and Tropicana Roundabout, females five laps (30 miles) and all three children categories did one lap (6 miles).

Registre finished ahead of his main rivals Shanwell Gardiner and Sean Rodgers respectively in the Masters category.

Young sprinter, Tyrone Bishop took first place in the Elite, in second was Earldarrel Basden and Anthony Plunkett came in third. Gabriella Hegedus placed first in the female category, and Kate van der Bank finished second. Both women were pleased to see a female category and encourage women in the islands to get more involved in cycling.

Sean Walters and Ethan Gardiner continued their fierce, but friendly rivalry in children category one division with Sean besting Ethan for the win. Both outstanding junior cyclists are looking forward to taking their talents to regional and international meets in the upcoming months. Kymani Ewing held on

The various winners from last Sunday’s inaugural event.

tightly to his children category two title, though first time racer Renardo Palmer made him work for it.

Ethan Bubaker stayed in hot pursuit coming in third place. Kids Category three was all about the little ladies.

Hayley Williams placed first with Danielle Gardiner in second place.

The girls expressed their excitement on winning and are looking forward

to competing during the rest of the season.

Federation President Shanwell Gardiner expressed his pleasure in the way the season and cycling in general is progressing in the Turks and Caicos. Mr. Jermaine LaPorte, proprietor of the Long Bay Express Gas Station stated that he was pleased to have collaborated with the Turks

and Caicos Cycling Federation in its work to expand cycling as a sport in the TCI. He pledged his support to the TCCF going forward.

The Turks and Caicos Cycling Federation wishes to thank sponsor Long Bay Express, the public who came out to support the event, and our volunteers who assisted in making this event a success.

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Otuonye finishes third in Brazil with best season opener NATIONAL long jump record holder Ifeanyi Otuonye registered his third farthest ever jump and best season opener to cop a third place trophy in his first Professional World Challenge Meet, which was held last weekend in Brazil.

For the 24-year-old, the jump earned him a top 25 placement in the world rankings.

“Being from such a small country with so much less, performances

like these are huge not just for me but for Turks & Caicos as a whole.

It helps breathe & foster national progress in the sport of track & field. All Praise to the Most High because the back story leading towards today is nothing but a miracle.”

The jump almost did not happen for the former Kansas State University jumper, since he had a niggling injury during

the week and it was only the day before the event that he practice his sprinting.

The 7.79M jump was his fourth jump and due to a minor pain he opted out of his final two jumps.

“This is the season opener, so this is huge.” It’s really good for the rest of the season.”

Otuonye who jumped over 8 metres twice last year, fouled with an 8.20M jump in his first try.

Ifeanyi Otuonye is expecting an outstanding season.

Grace Mann will study Marine Science at the university.

Mann commits to Jacksonville University NATIONAL sailor Grace Mann has committed to the Jacksonville University, which is in the top 20 of US collegiate sailing.

The youngster who has represented the TCI with distinction said that she is elated with the decision.

“I am happy to be continuing my sailing career at the college level at Jacksonville University this fall while studying Marine Science. I am excited to be able to train with the JU coaches and team and hope the college sailing

experience will help me grow as a competitive sailor. I also plan to continue competing for the TCI whenever my schedule allows and look forward to representing the Turks and Caicos to the best of my ability and encouraging our younger TCI sailors when I am back on island!”

The TCI Sailing Association was also excited, with the body indicating that it was a “great day for TCI sailing”.

“On behalf of the Turks & Caicos Islands Sailing

Association, it is a great day for TCI Sailing! Grace, who started with us as a 7 year old in pigtails, has come up through the TCI ranks. Jacksonville has one of the best Sailing programs in the US...they are currently in the top twenty with Yale, Stanford, Georgetown, Navy, Harvard, Boston College, Penn and others.

Grace has always done it the right way, improving incrementally, staying humble, playing by the rules and respecting the process.

Go Dolphins!”

Akia Guerrier ran the third leg for her team.

Guerrier helps Kansas State University break 19-year-old relay record NATIONAL athlete Akia Guerrier helped her school, the Kansas State University, sprint medley team break a 19-yearold record last weekend at the National Relays in Arkansas.

The 20-year-old student ran the

third leg of the 4X400M race with a split of 54.7s to ensure that her team not only broke their record, but finished second overall.

Guerrier, who has had a relatively good season, said that the run was “pretty decent”.

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