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The cost of flights to and from the US is set to drop to a record low, boosting the tourism industry in the TCI and providing easier access for residents to the mainland.
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On Sunday (November 5) the low-cost carrier launched its newest route from Fort Lauderdale to Providenciales, offering Caribbean travellers its trademark perks: no fees for bags and changes
POWER RESTORED NATIONWIDE IN LESS THAN 60 DAYS PAGE 4
TCI ECONOMY CONTINUES TO IMPROVE, SAYS GOVERNOR PAGE 7
ASHCROFT PINPOINTED IN PARADISE PAPERS SCANDAL
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Power restored nationwide in less than 60 days BY OLIVIA ROSE IN LESS than 60 days since hurricane Irma, FortisTCI has been able to restore electricity across the Turks and Caicos Islands. The territory’s sole electricity provider, in an update this week, said that major restoration efforts are winding down as power has now been restored to all customers that can currently receive it. According to the company, it has made significant progress in its restoration drive after suffering extensive damage to poles, power lines, and transformers across the territory. Although the restoration drive was plagued with many challenges FortisTCI president and CEO Eddinton Powell said the company has set a new standard in the Caribbean for restoration from a hurricane. He noted that considering the scale of the devastation caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria, it is a great accomplishment to have restored electricity in such a short period. “I am pleased to say that the full return of electricity to the Turks and Caicos Islands has occurred in less than eight weeks.” Powell credited the achievement to the massive team work effort
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undertaken to ensure that the TCI is up and running in a timely manner. He said: “We would not have achieved this without the support of our parent company Fortis Inc, and our sister subsidiaries across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean and their employees that volunteered to help us, and to the staff of FortisTCI for responding with a sense of urgency to what was a devastating situation. “Also, our success would not have been possible without the close working relationship with the TCI Government, their leadership, and the partnerships with other key stakeholders.” Powell in a statement expressed gratitude to the community for being patient and supportive during this difficult time. He added that while significant work has already been done, much is still left to be accomplished. “We will not relent in our efforts to restore power to every single customer as quickly as possible. “We know how important electricity is to our customers and to the overall economy and we are applying all available resources to this effort.” HARDEST HIT The announcement comes shortly after work on rebuilding sections
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of the transmission and distribution networks on Grand Turk and Salt Cay, two of the hardest hit islands, concluded yesterday. Efforts to restore electricity to the TCI began immediately after the ‘all clear’ was issued by the Government on September 8, and was quickly ramped up with the support and arrival of 58 Fortis emergency response employees on September 10. The utility company reiterated that the process of restoring electricity began with getting power to essential services such as hospitals, water plants, and airports. Then crews then worked on repairing and restoring main the powerlines that provide electricity to large groups of customers. Following this, the focus was extended to restoring smaller service lines that feed particular streets and cul-de-sacs from the main powerlines. According to Fortis the full restoration included several hundred utility and contract workers locally, and from across Canada, the United States, and the Cayman Islands. Unfortunately, the few customers whose homes received extensive damage are still unable to be connected. “While electricity is now available to all customers that can receive it, persons with damages to their homes and businesses or those with isolated issues must have all necessary repairs completed before
Fortis restores power nationwide less than 60 days after hurricane Irma
FortisTCI lineman helping to restore service to customers in Grand Turk
Fortis utility employee is seen gathering electrical wire in Grand Turk
reconnection of service can be done. “Once repairs are completed, the property must then be inspected by the Government Planning Department and a certificate for reconnection
submitted to FortisTCI.” The company is urging customers to contact a licensed electrician before undertaking any electrical repairs.
Men plead guilty to botched supermarket robbery BY DAISY HANDFIELD TITO Reyes and Nelson Luciano, two of the three men charged with robbing Payless Cash N Carry in Providenciales, have pleaded guilty to the crime. Both men, who are Dominican nationals, are scheduled to reappear in Supreme Court on December 20 for sentencing. On June 19 at about 8pm, three men, aged 24, 36 and 50 entered the supermarket on Leeward Highway through the grocery store’s roof. According to a police report which was issued at the time of the incident, the men, one of which
was an employee, waited until the store was closed and entered the building with knives. They demanded money from the owner who was in her office after the store closed. The men took a large amount of cash then attempted to escape but fell from the ceiling. The victim did not sustain any injuries. The men were arrested the same night by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police when a resident reported the matter to 911, police said. The case was among the first in court following the September hurricanes despite a request by the
prosecutor to delay the trial due to evidence being destroyed. In a recent interview, Commissioner of Police James Smith said that the force was cracking down on crimes, but he and his team did not want to take all of the credit, because the public also played a major role in this. “We would like to thank the public for helping us out. I think the public should pat themselves on the back for the low criminality… “We are determined to bring serious criminals to book and prevent as many acts of criminality as we can,” he said.
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Southwest adds Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and TCI flights from Fort Lauderdale
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Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport unveiled Southwest Airline’s new five-gate international concourse at Terminal One
TCI welcomes Southwest Airlines from Fort Lauderdale BY OLIVIA ROSE THE COST of flights to and from the US is set to drop to a record low, boosting the tourism industry in the TCI and providing easier access for residents to the mainland. Southwest Airlines, the world’s largest low-cost carrier, is the latest to fly from Fort Lauderdale to the Turks and Caicos Islands - with prices starting at $69 one way. Although the TCI is still recovering from the one-two punch of hurricanes Irma and Maria, that did not deter the airline from launching a daily nonstop service to the territory. On Sunday (November 5) the low-cost carrier launched its newest route from Fort Lauderdale to Providenciales, offering Caribbean travellers its trademark perks: no fees for bags and changes. Coupled with this, the airline simultaneously launched nonstop services between Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and San Jose, Costa Rica. Tourism Minister Ralph Higgs was among several tourism and Government officials who flew to
Florida for a launch reception on Saturday night and flew back to Providenciales aboard the inaugural Southwest flight on Sunday afternoon. “Having Southwest Airlines come to the Turks and Caicos at this time is the greatest endorsement the destination could ever have,” he said. Higgs added that the territory, which is 609 miles southeast of Fort Lauderdale, is “well on its way to recovery,” after South Caicos and Grand Turk received direct hits from hurricanes Irma and Maria. Steve Goldberg, Southwest Airline’s senior vice president of hospitality and operations, said that while the airline could have easily pushed back its Turks and Caicos Islands launch date, Southwest felt “a commitment to the island and to bring it into our network and invest in it”. “It’s important for us to get involved in the community which we serve and Turks and Caicos is a nice fit for us,” he said. The addition of flights to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and San Jose in Costa Rica also are a testament, Goldberg said, to how successful the Caribbean and Latin American routes have been for Southwest.
Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and Steve Goldberg, Southwest Airline’s senior vice president of hospitality and operations
“It complements our network very well,” he said. This summer, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport unveiled Southwest Airline’s new five-gate international concourse at Terminal One. It was built by the airline for $200 million. Goldberg noted that the airport has come a long way since Southwest
launched its first flights from there 21 years ago. The airport has gone from a small operation domestically to one with flights now across Latin America and the Caribbean, he said. The TCI has been consistently expanding its carrier options and only last year welcomed services from JetBlue out of Fort Lauderdale.
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines tried providing service to the Islands several years ago between Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Providenciales and Grand Turk, the capital, but the flights were short-lived after failing to gain traction with tourists and locals. See also page 12
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A Weekly News column that puts you on the spot for your opinions on the issues of the day
RELIEF FROM HAITI
Leader of the Opposition Washington Misick condemns the Government for accepting hurricane aid from Haiti, claiming that accepting relief from Haiti is enabling the flow of more boatloads into the TCI. What are your thoughts?
Nothing to be done
Not sure it has any bearing on the issue given the magnitude of the problem. The Haitian government cannot control emigration to here. We cannot control the illegal migration into the Islands. The British have the legal obligation under the constitution to deal with it and one supposes the resources to do so. Trouble is they won’t step up to the plate. By the way, please no more gestures of memorandums of understanding with the Haitian government - it looks daft. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) might even come up with an ingenious and cost effective ruse. They could do a King Canute. Have the Governor sit on his throne at the waters’ edge and command the boats to go back. You never know, it might work! Maybe they will listen even if we don’t. The way things are going the Islands are well on their way to becoming a Little Haiti in any event. There is in reality nothing to be done. The FCO will see it as solving a refugee problem. The real concern is the strain on the resources here. We simply cannot cope. We will need more aid, wherever it comes from.
A gift with intent
While the relief items from Haiti may not directly facilitate the flow of more illegal migrants from there, one needs only look at the nature of the items being donated to see that this is a ‘please don’t send them home’ gift. Most of the donations are the types of materials that would be used to restore, at least temporarily, the sub-standard homes many of these people live in, and such restorations can be seen as an attempt to dissuade the TCI Government from demolishing these illegal structures. If this country were to repatriate say 4,000 Haitians because they no longer had
accommodations here, not only would that mean 4,000 more bodies their own country cannot support, but it would also mean that many less people sending monthly remittances home, further exacerbating the plight of those already living in Haiti.
Nonsensical
Washy was on point with the duty free exemption needing to be extended, and thanks for giving the Government that push by the way, but this view is just nonsensical. This is so typical of small island mentality. The fact that Haiti wants to and is willing to help another Caribbean island that’s been hit by a natural disaster, something they themselves know a thing or two about, should be looked at as commendable and accepted graciously. I can’t even wrap my head around this logic. Like his granny didn’t teach him to say “Thanks.”
Xenophobic
My thoughts are that the leader of the opposition is a fool. And only another fool would take advice from a man that was the chairman of a bank that went bankrupt under his ‘leadership’. It was only two years ago that this man blasted foreigners for celebrating their own native country’s festivities here in the TCI, telling them to “go back home”. So, I see this as just another xenophobic statement from a washed-up politician.
UN relief
The MP is correct if the supplies came earmarked for Haitians use only! These supplies didn’t come from the Haitian government. This was sent from the UN relief on behalf of the Haitian people. If Haiti was in possession of those materials, they would use it in their country. So, we should use it as a gift for the TCI. I think most legal/permitted Haitians
don’t want to pay rent. They want live substandard and send their monies back to Haiti. Any legal Haitians whose homes or rental homes were damaged should be given supplies to repair and they must be supervised.
Should be ashamed
Arrant racist and opportunistic nonsense from Washy. He should be ashamed of himself. The Bahamas, facing economic challenges commendably gave assistance to brothers and sisters suffering, Caribbean people from Dominica. Washy with a Jamaican former wife, actually knows better, but he is wilfully debasing his better human instincts and is pandering rather to the base political instincts with absolute crass racism. If there is help to a rich man extended by a poverty stricken individual when the rich man is in the ocean drowning and in need and the poor man happens to be the one who is nearest - so what? Don’t decent human beings extend a helping hand to one to the other? Even Washy, if he would drop and stop his racist diatribe, can understand and accept this - and he actually does know better. Shame on you Washy!
Not up to standards
Mister Washington has made his feelings regarding Haitians well known in public statements when he was a minister a little over a year ago.
He does not accept them and feels they are not up to his standards.
A weakness
Illegal migrants have been coming from Haiti for years so donation or no donation, they are coming by boat, wheelchair or plane. Actually, it’s time for Haiti start contributing to the havoc and trauma their illegals cause and cost in Turks and Caicos Islands. I need Haiti to start paying for the repatriation fees to transport the illegals back home. Maybe the Government should see this diplomatic effort as a doorway to retroactively request the millions we spent on fees spent sending illegals back in the past. However, the opposition leader maybe right if the Government doesn’t use this new diplomacy of Haiti to enforce accountability for not securing their borders, by paying reciprocal fees for their lack of responsibility, they might interpret it as weakness.
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TCI economy continues to improve, says Governor BY DELANA ISLES GOVERNOR John Freeman has commended the growth in the economy of the Turks and Caicos Islands while also observing that there is definite room for growth within the financial sector. Continuing our series of articles from an interview conducted with Dr Freeman on October 31, the Weekly News in this piece addresses the Governor’s observations of the state of the financial sector and the economy of the Islands since taking up the governorship one year ago. He pointed to the growth the territory has been experiencing over the past few years and the strides it has made allowing it to be one of few Caribbean islands that has been rated very well by international rating agencies. This is particularly pertinent given the aberrant economic history that preceded the suspension of the constitution. Governor Freeman said: “Before the hurricanes came there had been a gradual improving economy in this country and that’s wonderful because this territory hit a very bad place in the not too distant past, and so it has been making a real improvement. “The very fact that Standard and Poor’s gave the kind of rating twice to this territory is demonstration of the confidence that objective outsiders were placing in the economic improvement and financial resilience in this territory that spawned growth. “Clearly the two hurricanes coming along is going to rock the boat a bit but I think one should be careful, [because] there is an underlying picture of gradual improvement, and that’s what I would see being restored as we move out of the post hurricane period and as the economy begins to deliver again.” He also observed that while the tourism infrastructure took a hit over the past several weeks, it has not been severely impacted, evidenced in the fact that the territory continues to rebuild and repair from the recent disasters. “We are in quite a good place, so much of the tourist infrastructure, 84 percent of the Islands direct and indirect economy is predicated on tourism... “A lot was not damaged, only superficially, and the territory has been putting out the message absolutely right - we are open for business, we are looking forward to receiving tourists, to visitors coming back… we are all pushing that message because it’s right and it’s true,” the Governor said.
Governor John Freeman
DEVELOPMENTS Addressing the issue of lack of new developments being constructed over the past few years, the Governor noted that there a quite a number of new developments in prospect, pointing out that the possibilities are definitely there. However, he also pointed to the financial sector which he believes can be developed to help boost the economy even further. “There are a number of hotel and tourism developers in prospect and some of course have been the source of legal action which I believe has come to an end, so there are a number of possibilities there. “Of course, it is also good to see other sectors such as financial services being developed as much as possible, but it is still a relatively small part of our economy here but it could be more and obviously, there is some exploration of that. “But for the moment as far as one could see tourism and the whole condominium economy is going to remain the big earner, hence the importance of getting out and pushing the message that we are functioning, ready and looking forward to visitors coming here.” BOOSTING THE FINANCIAL SECTOR While the Turks and Caicos Islands does not have an offshore financial sector the likes of Bermuda, Gibraltar, Cayman Islands and other British overseas territories, there has been interest in the Islands about developing the local sector some more. However, while those other territories have been booming in offshore banking, they have come under intense scrutiny as tax havens for the rich and famous around the world. This has spawned reports that while the UK itself ranks only in 21st place in the financial secrecy index,
it supports and partly controls a web of secrecy jurisdictions around the world, from the Cayman Islands and Bermuda to Jersey and Gibraltar. Reports suggest that if the entire British network were to be aggregated it would easily top the financial secrecy index, far above Switzerland. Asked if the British government is at all keen on the TCI developing
as an offshore financial sector, given this assessment, the Governor responded: “I think the UK… is in favour of developments that are in accordance with the law and international financial best practice and that is the position here.” As to whether there’s room for the TCI to develop in that regard, the Governor said he does not believe that is a question for the UK, but
Under the tree
rather one of where the market is currently positioned. “That question has to be asked by the [TCI] financial services. Can we here in these Islands develop financial services in a way that discovers new customers, draws in new business and allows that sector to develop properly?” He said that the TCI has been properly fulfilling its obligations, as there are quite a number of legislative developments, and in terms of its membership of the CFATF (Caribbean Financial Action Task Force) on which the attorney general has played a leading role in that regional effort. “And the financial services industry has played a major role too - it has been very cooperative in talking these things through sensibly.” He added: “Broadening the base of this economy is clearly a good thing to try to do but let’s not decry the tremendous business in the hotel and tourism side, which has delivered so much to these Islands and will continue to deliver so much to these Islands.”
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Hurricanes won’t impact TCI’s credit quality – Standard and Poor’s cites strict building code as a positive BY DELANA ISLES STANDARD and Poor’s (S&P) international rating agency has maintained the Turks and Caicos Islands’ BBB+ sovereign rating, even in the aftermath of two catastrophic hurricanes. In a recently issued bulletin, S&P advised that the TCI has a strong fiscal position which will allow the territory to absorb the cost of the hurricanes without significantly affecting the credit quality. The agency further stated that as a result of the TCI not having any outstanding commercial bonds in the market, and its gross debt being less than 3.4 percent of GDP, these factors provide the TCI with ample flexibility to respond adequately to the hurricane’s aftermath. The BBB+ rating is representative of the TCI’s strong ability to attract foreign direct investment and build confidence among its existing business community. The agency has been rating and assessing a number of Caribbean countries and territories affected by the hurricanes and their recovery afterwards. “Most rated Caribbean sovereigns will likely weather the effects of a bad hurricane season,” the S&P
The BBB+ rating is representative of the TCI’s strong ability to attract foreign direct investment and build confidence among its existing business community
bulletin issued on October 30 noted. In outlining the effects of their rated Caribbean island sovereigns, the agency stated that most escaped unscathed. These include: Curacao (A-/ Stable/A-2), Aruba (BBB+/ Stable/A-2), Trinidad and Tobago (BBB+/Stable/A-2), Jamaica (B/ Stable/B), Barbados (CCC+/ Negative/C). Several were not so lucky; some even were affected twice. These include: Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI; BBB+/Positive/A-2), Montserrat (BBB-/Stable/A-3), The Bahamas (BB+/Stable/B), Dominican Republic (BB-/Stable/B). The storms’ strength differed in each location, and damage assessments are still ongoing, the agency said, adding that as issuers complete post-storm evaluations, they will update their assumptions. The agency stated that for now, the news isn’t all bad for rated Caribbean sovereigns.
“While the storms severely affected some nations, several factors suggest that the long-term effects of the hurricanes on Caribbean sovereign issuers that S&P Global Ratings rates, and the impact on credit quality, will be limited. “Some issuers suffered minimal or no damage, while others’ strong physical infrastructure and fiscal position will allow them to recover without significant economic or financial profile erosion, in our view.” The agency stated that these issuers’ experiences show that they are able to mitigate the risks related to increasingly frequent climate disasters by strengthening their public finances, planning for these events, and obtaining insurance. These actions, they continued, are particularly important to safeguard creditworthiness in the Caribbean, where most economies depend largely on sectors susceptible to the impact of climate change,
including tourism, agriculture, and fishing, and where a high share of their populations lives in low-lying coastal areas. HURRICANE TOLL The agency noted that this year’s hurricane season took a larger toll on the TCI, noting that while the Government has not yet completed an official assessment, the majority of homes and buildings were at least slightly damaged. “However, thanks to the islands’ strict building codes, most of the damage to the territory’s tourism sector was cosmetic. “Solid infrastructure, especially in the most concentrated tourism zone of Grace Bay and which includes underground power lines, facilitated the area’s quick recovery. “More than half of the islands’ hotels have already resumed operations and nearly all will be open in time for the start of the high season at the end of November.”
The agency added that the tourism industry’s quick recovery is critical to the territory’s economy, given that the sector represents more than half of TCI’s GDP. “We believe that the Government’s strong fiscal position, with a track record of general government surpluses that has allowed it to accumulate assets and strengthen its net asset position, will allow the territory to absorb the costs of the hurricanes without significantly affecting credit quality. “Before the storms, TCI had increased its weather-related insurance, and has since received a payout of about 1.6 percent of GDP related to the hurricanes. “At the same time, the Government had included a general contingency provision in the budget of 0.7 percent of GDP. “By our estimates, overperformance relative to previous budgets, as well as underspending in the current fiscal year, has also provided the Government with additional liquidity of eight to 10 percent of GDP, beyond the large government assets held through the National Insurance Board of about 26 percent of GDP.” The agency stated that TCI’s strong asset position complements its low debt levels, and that the territory has no outstanding commercial bonds in the market, and its gross debt is less than 3.4 percent of GDP. Last month, Leader of the Opposition Washington Misick had predicted a similar outcome of the credit rating, noting that the TCI’s rating would not suffer. Misick had expressed cautious optimism that the rating could be raised a bit, or that it would remain the same.
Chief Justice Margaret RamsayHale gets three year extension
Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale
THREE years after her first appointment Jamaican-born jurist Margaret Ramsay-Hale has been re-appointed as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Her June 2014 appointment placed Ramsay-Hale squarely in a prestigious group of women in top positions in the territory and the first woman to hold the post in the TCI. This past week, the Governor’s Office confirmed to the Weekly News that Ramsay-Hale’s appointment had been extended for a further three years on October 10. It was made by Governor John Freeman under section 87(1) of the Constitution, and in accordance with
the advice of the Judicial Services Commission “unless otherwise instructed by Her Majesty through the Secretary of State”. Ramsay-Hale, whose initial appointment was made by former Governor Peter Beckingham, is the second woman that had been appointed to a high-ranking position within the TCI’s judicial system since 2013. Turks and Caicos Islander Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles was the first with her appointment as Attorney General in February 2014. Ramsay-Hale first practiced law in the chambers of Howard Hamilton after being called to the
Bar in October 1991. She then took up a position in the Public Bar of Jamaica as a Crown Counsel in January 1994. In 1995, she was appointed a judge of the family court in St James, Jamaica, and eventually moved on to the criminal courts as a resident magistrate for the parish. In September of 1998, she moved to the Cayman Islands to serve as a magistrate of the summary court of there. In 2006, she sat as an acting judge on the Grand Court for several months and was appointed as Chief Magistrate in 2008, where she served until taking up a judgeship in the TCI. (Delana Isles)
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Ashcroft pinpointed in Paradise Papers scandal A HUGE leak of financial documents has thrown Lord Michael Ashcroft once again into the spotlight. The UK-born billionaire businessman and TCI Belonger may have broken rules on how his offshore investments were managed, according to investigators. The documents also suggest that he retained his non-domiciled tax status while in the House of Lords, despite claiming he was resident in the UK. The Paradise Papers, as they have been dubbed, reveal a world of tax dodging within the off-shore finance industry. They come mostly from offshore law firm Appleby based in Bermuda, and also include corporate registries in 19 tax jurisdictions. Several politicians, celebrities, multinational companies and wealthy individuals have already been exposed as having used complex structures to avoid high taxes. According to the BBC: “The papers also throw light on the legal firms, financial institutions and accountants working in the sector and on the jurisdictions, that adopt
offshore tax rules to attract money.” But it will take many more months for the papers to be investigated fully as the file consists of more than 1,400GB of data, containing about 13.4 million documents. The papers were obtained by German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung, as with last year’s Panama Papers. But the source has not been revealed. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), a global network of investigative journalists, was called in to oversee the investigation. The Guardian, BBC Panorama and the New York Times are among nearly 100 media organisations worldwide looking into the papers. SPOTLIGHT ON ASHCROFT Ashcroft, a former Conservative party deputy chairman and a significant donor, was among the first to be pinpointed in the scandal when details were made public on Sunday (November 5). BBC Panorama revealed that the 71-year-old peer gave assets worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the Punta Gorda Trust in Bermuda
Trial set for murder accused Lewis Iton TWENTY-NINE-year-old Lewis Leraud Iton has been committed to stand trial for murder in January 2018. Iton appeared for his sufficiency hearing in the Providenciales Supreme Court last week charged with the September 13, 2017, murder of John Eddie Penn. On the night of the murder, at about 7pm police responded to the parking lot area of Club Pillows in The Bight, Providenciales. They had received information that 44-year-old Penn had gotten into a physical altercation with another male and had become unresponsive. Penn was taken to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and while there he was pronounced dead. Iton was arrested on suspicion of murder that same night and was charged soon after. Arrests have also been in relation to a robbery at The Palms and a robbery at the Royal West Indies Resort. Commissioner Smith said: “We are determined to bring serious criminals to book and prevent as many acts of criminality as we can.
“I am extremely grateful for the hard work done by all officers and staff, particularly working in very challenging conditions, they deserve the credit for this success and I commend them for their efforts.” The commissioner said that members of the public are also doing their part in assisting the police. “We would like to thank the public for helping us out. I think the public should pat themselves on the back for the low criminality because people are taking notice that they have to look after their goods and valuables and that they do have to secure their homes when they go out and about. “There are a lot of people getting paid in cash, so you know, taking care of your own personal belongings also helps us cut crime,” he said. The commissioner added that although he was delighted, he is not complacent because things can quickly change. “We continually assess our deployment profile to match the intelligence we receive or the change in crime patterns.” (Delana Isles and Daisy Handfield)
Lord Michael Ashcroft
in 2000. “The Paradise Papers suggest he sometimes made decisions without consulting trust officials. Such action could see the trust challenged by HMRC,” the BBC report said. A further article from the BBC claimed that Ashcroft remained a non-dom, and continued to avoid tax despite attempts by UK Parliament to make peers pay their full share. “The peer was domiciled for tax purposes in Belize at a time when it was widely believed he had given up the status, the Paradise Papers show,” the report reads. “While ordinary Britons have
to pay tax on everything they earn, non-doms are only taxed on their UK income.” The leaked documents show that between 2000 and 2010, Lord Ashcroft received payments of about $200 million from his offshore trust in the Bermuda. Lord Ashcroft’s spokesperson Alan Kilkenny is quoted in The Guardian as saying the peer had never engaged in tax evasion, abusive tax avoidance or tax avoidance using artificial structures, and “any suggestion or implication that he has will be vigorously challenged”. Lord Ashcroft is the majority shareholder in Waterloo Investment Holdings Ltd (WIHL), an international company with significant investments in the Caribbean and Latin America. Through its asset-backed loans and other businesses it is one of the largest businesses in the Turks and Caicos Islands. According to Lord Ashcroft’s website: “WIHL has had a long history of investing in the Turks and Caicos Islands and continues to believe in its future as one of the most pristine destinations in the Caribbean.”
Following the demerger of BCB Holdings’ non-Belizean business in October 2011, WIHL became the holding company for the nonBelizean businesses including British Caribbean Bank (BCB). BCB, one of the largest financial institutions in the TCI, provides lending and deposit facilities together with a range of other banking services to domestic and international customers. Its assets comprise of principally loans with a high concentration in asset backed lending to the tourism and property development sectors. Ashcroft is a lifelong supporter of the Conservative Party. In 2000 he was knighted and became a member of the House of Lords. In March 2015, he resigned after concluding that his other activities did not permit him to devote the time that membership required. In 2013 Lord Ashcroft signed up to The Giving Pledge, making a public commitment to donate more than half his wealth to charity. He has authored eight books, negotiated multi-billion dollar deals and has headed companies employing more than 100,000 people.
Governor commends top cop on crime reduction – Encourages more community involvement BY DELANA ISLES “THINGS are looking better” now on the crime fighting front, Governor John Freeman has said in the wake of a reported 31 percent drop in crime for the period July 1 to September 30, 2017. Speaking with the Weekly News during an interview on October 31 the Governor commended Police Commissioner James Smith and his officers for the work they have been doing both before and after the two hurricanes. Dr Freeman said: “There is never going to be a time where there is absolutely no crime on this side of paradise. “And the police who do report to me are doing a good job to combat crime, because it is not only up to them, it is up to the community as a whole about whether people are alert, whether they report to 911, whether private sector establishments have the right lightings - there are lots of issues around fighting crime but clearly right in the middle of it is the police force and the push down on crime.
“At the moment it is looking better than it did earlier in the year.” He observed that while there are periods where there will be an upward trend in crime, steadiness in crime fighting efforts and mechanisms is what is needed. “You do get periods when you’re going to perhaps have a sudden uplift in reported crimes… this is of course a great concern to many people as well as being of importance in terms of tourism, reputation... but I think it’s steadiness that is required. “And I think the commissioner and his team are steadily increasing their capacity in terms of equipment they have. “We, the Government has an obligation to resource the police appropriately to enable them to actually do their job, they need men and women as officers, and we should be pleased that we have such.” Remarking on the dip in crime during the two major hurricanes, the Governor said that he is pleased that the TCI recorded the opposite effect of what usually transpires in times of disaster, where countries record an increase
“It is always going to be difficult or requiring great care when using statistics for particular segments, you obviously must be careful to compare like with like, take a longer trend line and the trend line isn’t that bad,” Governor Freeman noted. At the end of October, Commissioner of Police, James Smith reported a total of 477 crimes for the period July 1 to September 30, which is marked reduction of some 215 crimes, compared to the same period last year. This means that there has been 311 fewer crimes, which translates to a 40 percent reduction when compared to the same period last year. The commissioner said that this is a continuing downward spiral that has been seen over the last two years. For the last six months of 20152016 the police force recorded 1,597 crimes, for the same period in 2016-2017 the force recorded 1,368 crimes. For this year over the same period they have recorded 937 crimes, a decrease of 660 offences over the first six month period two years ago.
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Give the people their insurance money Dear Editor, My heart bleeds when I think of the desperation so many people across the length and breadth of our country face in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria three months ago. Having visited so many people throughout this country, one has to wonder, when will the majority of our people receive the much-needed help they require - not just what many would call photo op handouts, but help in the form of building materials or government issued checks to allow people to get on with rebuilding their homes, livelihoods and lives.
-Persons being offered 40 percent cash upfront in full and final settlement on their insurance claim, to get rid of the matters quickly as they know that our people are in serious need of the money and may well seize the chance to settle their claims quickly. -Persons receiving as little as $115 cheques as the claim amount is eaten up by the deductible. -Persons not collecting any cheques at all under the excuse of them being under-insured. This is sad and our Government needs to find a way to intervene and represent our people in whatever way they can.
INSURANCE CHEQUE EXPERIENCES My heart bleeds as I hear the stories from so many Turks and Caicos Islanders, rich, poor and in between of how the insurance companies are treating our people. The stories range from:
NON-INSURED EXPERIENCES My heart bleeds, for the many Turks and Caicos Islanders, rich, poor and in between who did not have any insurance at all. Their stories range from: -A single mother with four young
children who lost her entire roof and is without insurance, as prior to the renewal she had to make the tough decision of whether to renew her insurance or pay her children’s school fees of which, for very understandable reasons, she chose the latter. -A contractor who could not find work prior to the storm and as such he was unable to insure his boat, family home, and business complex, all of which suffered major damage. THE SOLUTION I can go on and on with the many stories of Turks and Caicos Islanders, but I wish to make this an article of solutions, so I would not belabour the situation any longer but will go on to say the following needs to be done NOW to assist our people: -Set up a home repair and aide programme. There should be three categories of provision to the program: furniture and clothing,
building materials, and low income housing provision. -Buy in bulk building materials from ALL of the building materials suppliers, by so doing the Government will also be pumping money into its economy and also assisting those who are in urgent need of repair materials. -Have a bi-partisan committee oversee the distribution of the said home repair materials. -Set up a pool of funds and/or donation centres for the furniture and clothing. -Have a bi-partisan committee distribute those moneys and items to those people most in need. -Initiate as priority the mass construction of low income housing to house the displaced persons countrywide. -Have a committee made up of bipartisan and fully qualified builders to determine which persons and/or companies should get the contracts to build the low-income housing on
each island. Our people need help and the Government, having already collected $15 million from Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility, should immediately be moving to use it to help its people. The decision made by the Government to bank $15 million into the Consolidated Fund is heartless. The people need a bailout. This $15 million can be used to carry out the eight-point rebuilding plan above. Let’s not forget it is the people’s money which was used to pay those insurance premiums. The cheque of $15 million belongs to the people and the Government should allocate a significant portion of those funds for the people and begin immediately to distribute those funds to the people. Mark Fulford, Providenciales
The Caribbean needs think tanks Dear Editor, As an introduction I could give you one of the many definitions of a think tank, a brain box or what brainstorming is. I’ll spare you the futile semantics and just come to point of what is needed from my perspective. The Caribbean needs ‘think and do tanks’ that are characterised by leadership of thought. My vision of a think and do tank is not a committee of some kind or other. It is an interdisciplinary communication process for in depth consideration of issues and challenges, which relevance reaches beyond individual persons, governments, businesses, operations, associations and time frames. A think and do tank must intensively consider how a future generation of professionals, operations and authorities may handle interdisciplinary matters in an ideal manner. It will suggest a pragmatic framework to improve synergy, enhance knowledge sharing and collaboration. It will foster innovation and offer solutions. And finally, it will actually be implemented. Of course, the process must be handled by persons. So, who are they? Individuals who can typically develop independent thinking patterns, which is my personal definition of intelligence! New ideas are more imaginative,
original and creative when hatched in the company of a group of people who are willing to take on the challenge of being instrumental in making significant changes. We need to find leadership for change. We are not looking for leadership in the political sense of the word. Innovation is the number one contributor to growth. How does one find new ideas, new ways, how to be innovative? Responding to change and a need to innovate requires an approach that goes beyond conventional thinking and discussion. If we continue to think and act the way we always do, we would not come up with anything new, would we? Leaders of change usually break the rules of traditional thinking; fearlessly challenging conventional wisdom, unthinking and rethinking ideas and solutions. The think and do tank will have a predetermined topic as starting point and from there on it is all open to the dynamics of exchanges of experiences and ideas of the participants in a climate of tolerance to different opinions. Any trick of the trade will be used to move forward from that starting point of the tank by bringing in suggestions which will be pushed as far to the edge as possible by challenging, redefining, adapting, modifying, magnifying, minifying,
substituting, rearranging, reversing, combining, infusing, refining, etc. It will result in sparking positive changes. Emphasis will be put on innovation and creativity. There is a need to have the courage to do things in a new and better way to make a difference. There will be a quest for generating benchmarks and developing new best practices. My favourite two predetermined topics? How about reinventing Caribbean tourism that is so unique that it can outdo any other offering of tourism products anywhere else in the world. How about reinventing Caribbean economies that are healthy, flourishing, and are a showcase of a prosperous society? The conclusions and results of the think and do tank will become benchmarks or role models after which political players or captains of the industry may remodel and improve their future operations, activities, or policies. The outcome may become a referral or focus point for other communication platforms in politics or industries locally, in the region, or even abroad. It is a movement towards a culture of action and responsibility that enables channelling entrepreneurial ideas into actions that improve the lives of people. It can also improve the quality of public policies that directly and
indirectly affect the functioning of markets and therefore the possibilities of the territories in the region to develop. An action-oriented think and do tank is a most desired process in the Caribbean. It could even become a building block in developing a knowledge industry in the region since it would allow the educational institutions to attract, retain, build and motivate local talent, develop
an independent research programme, invest in public outreach programs and ensure that research results inform and influence policy debates. It is a fact that think tanks are in a unique position to effect positive change in their societies. A think and do tank shall be conceived to make those changes actually happen. Cdr Bud Slabbaert
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Local hydroponic farm completely decimated by recent hurricanes BY OLIVIA ROSE TWO months after hurricanes Irma and Maria slammed into the TCI, Ian Harrison, owner of the territory’s largest hydroponic farm, is questioning his financial future. Island Fresh Produce uses a state of the art greenhouse with a one acre growing area in South Dock to provide fresh produce to the public. The farm adopts the hydroponic method to grow organic produce such as tomatoes, basil, mint and cucumber in a controlled, clean environment using only fresh purified water. In September Irma and Maria ripped away nearly all the leaves on the once-lush tropical landscape, brought down all the poles and greenhouse structures leaving garden beds completely empty and exposed to the sun. In an exclusive interview with the Weekly News, Harrison said that although the storm has undoubtedly dampened his spirit, he still has hope. “What took almost 18 years to build was lost in a few hours,” Harrison said, looking at a valley of destruction that spread beyond the farm and into the distance. “We’ve been supplying the local market and resorts for about 18 years. We’ve been damaged by a hurricane before but this was a complete and total write-off.”
Fresh vegetables thriving under a sturdy greenhouse before the storm
A section of the destroyed hydroponic farm
Harrison pointed out that rebuilding his green houses and regrowing fresh produce is certainly an uphill battle. When asked if he has any intentions to lobby the Government for assistance to rebuild his farm, Harrison explained that he will have to fund the entire process out of his own pocket. “I’m not a Belonger so I don’t qualify, although as a company we’re the biggest producer in the country, because it isn’t owned by a Belonger we don’t qualify for any of the aid. “The Director of Agriculture has
and it doesn’t make huge returns, but a country has to have an agriculture policy, they have to be farmers or they’ll have to import everything. “We have tried for the last 19 years tried to be part of that and it’s completely written off - not one pole left standing. “With an agricultural policy in almost any country of the world, farmers do get assistance and we are selling in competition with imported product that has had somewhere in its life support in one form or another wherever it comes from. “We are a standalone we have to
had a few people down here to access the damage because they’re trying to compile a case for some form of assistance. There’s nothing left - this is a complete rebuild. “There won’t be another cent that comes into this company until next year. The proprietors have to fund everything, there’s no concession on anything.” He estimated that his damages are well over $90,000 after Irma and Maria raked his plants, and devastated his young plant nursery. “Agriculture and horticulture is capital intensive and labor intensive
do everything on our own.” Harrison, who is proudly selfreliant, said his harvest was insured and vowed to recover. Island Fresh Produce has been known for its consistent quality product year round and its use of sustainable methods to cut down on spoilage, waste and the costs of importing produce. In the distance, visible against a backdrop of brambles and broken poles, small leaves sprouted on some of the bare garden bed. “This will be green before Christmas,” he said.
COMMENTARY
Predicting the weather GLOBAL warming continues as a top news story. This began after Al Gore lost the 2000 presidential election by a slim margin to George Bush Jr. Gore needed something to do, so he climbed on his soapbox to preach his opinion that the burning of fossil fuels - oil, coal, wood, natural gas and the like - was forming an umbrella or greenhouse over the earth that prevents the warmth of the sun from escaping into space as it did in the past. Global warming fit the political premise of Gore’s US liberal (Democrat and Socialist) parties, British Labour Party and the EU liberals. Russian and Chinese communists and socialists pretended to be part of the group, however China burns more fossil fuel than any other country.
BY DAVID TAPFER
David is a retired mobile hydraulic engineer and business executive. He has been married to Middle Caicos native Yvette Robinson Tapfer for 27 years and has lived in Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, since 2002. David formerly served as branch chairman of the PDM from 2008 to 2011
Russia supplies the EU with oil. The liberals’ premise being that large corporations, especially heavy manufacturing putting out smoke, were evil. Evil because their greenhouse gasses were causing the ruination of the earth. The liberals of the world invested huge efforts shutting down the USA and British industry. The USA and Britain lost hundreds of thousands of heavy industry jobs to Asian countries.
Interesting is that in very recent years the increased studies indicate warming is not happening as fast as thought. Even Gore now softens his rhetoric in a speech he made just a couple of weeks ago. However, the funding for the meteorological scientists continues to grow. Meteorological scientists, like every study group, need money and they want to encourage the
progressives to continue funding them. Currently the Caribbean has joined the funding. Interesting also is what the scientists are now saying. One is their discovery that the biggest hurricane in known history was not storm Irma of 2017. It was the hurricane of 1780 that hit Barbados. This 300-mile wide storm was stronger than a category five. It killed at least 2,200 people in the Caribbean. We have listened to the scientists and they are now telling two kinds of stories. By taking core samples from coral reefs they are able to determine the temperatures of ocean water over thousands of years. They now say fluctuations in water temps seem to be occurring every 750 years. One cycle has the temperature dropping, the next cycle rising.
We are currently in a warming cycle, hence more and stronger hurricanes. They then hurry to mention that the strongest 1780 hurricane happened during a cooling period. So, where does all this leave us? Weathermen and women always want a way out of what they cannot predict. By predicting multiple possibilities, they have a story to fall back on. If fossil fuel may or may not be the source of rising water and strong hurricanes they are now on record with alternate stories. Meteorological scientists cannot predict weather on a daily basis. They leave us confused. Is global warming caused by mankind or nature?
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Government muzzling voice of opposition in parliament – Misick BY OLIVIA ROSE OPPOSITION Leader Washington Misick has accused the Government of trying to muzzle the voice of the opposition by bulldozing through customary two minute speeches and not allowing enough discussion on important issues in parliament. As the House of Assembly convened on Wednesday (November 8) at the NJS Francis Building in Grand Turk, things heated up quickly as Misick raised the issue. He argued that it is due in part to the Government’s biased efforts to hush statements from elected minority representatives. “It’s been 11 months since this Government has been in office and it’s been twice we’ve had two minute speeches and twice the questions have been presented to ask,” he said. “I’d like to remind you and to remind this House there’s a majority and there’s
a minority.” Misick said that the standing orders of the House of Assembly make provisions for members to have an allotted period to make brief remarks before the official proceedings of the agenda. “The constitution and the standing order requires the speaker to always be mindful of the rights of the minority. “There’s been two hurricanes in this country, there are two sides of the House.” He stressed that the people who voted for the representatives of the opposition expect to hear from them as well as the Government. “I believe what is happening here is a perpetuation of a trend which is against the interest of the people of these Islands and a distinct imposition, prejudiced against the rights of the minority and I would like that to be recorded. “Never in the history of
Premier Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson
the parliament of this country we’ve seen a year has passed with no substantial legislation except the budget and we have not been able as the opposition to speak to those persons who we represent about the issues that they are concerned about. “I take objection to the constant eroding of the process.” However, in response to Misick’s strong statement,
Leader of the Opposition Washington Misick
Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson made it clear that the Government has no intention of gagging the opposition. She said: “Before the people of this country are misled, these bills are in two sections and there’s absolutely no reason why two minute speeches cannot be given today. “And we know that we would’ve seen a different report the last time we went to the House of Assembly. “I asked if members would’ve preferred to
postpone it, as persons in the community could not hear them because we were not live, so it’s not any pattern that’s going on and I wish to tell the people that the opportunity was given. “It is not desire on our part to muzzle anyone, because no one is muzzled in this social media world.” Also addressing the issue prior to the official proceedings, Speaker of the House Dwayne Taylor said it is the Government’s right in accordance with Standing
Order 49 to carry out its business for the day. He explained that both sides of the House had previously agreed to postpone speeches until communication was restored across the territory. “So at the end of the day it’s the Government’s prerogative to reorder the order paper and in terms of the explanation given by the premier, it was very well noted and the question was put on the floor because of the communication that was not up and running throughout the Turks and Caicos, that was something that was agreed to by both sides of this honourable House. “And so to say that persons were not given the opportunity to give their two minute speeches is not an issue because at the end of the day the Government conducts its business. “While I understand that the Government will have its say, it’s very important for me as the Speaker of the honourable House to make sure that the opposition will have an opportunity to have its say.”
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Immigration officers carry out sickout for workers’ rights BY OLIVIA ROSE SEVERAL irate immigration officers carried out a sickout on Sunday (November 5) to demonstrate their frustration with management. The protest caused operations at Providenciales International Airport to be disrupted just before the Southwest Airlines inaugural flight into the Turks and Caicos Islands was due. Only one officer reported to work while the others called in sick leaving multiple posts unattended. According to one immigration officer who spoke to the Weekly News, the industrial action was taken to demand better wages and outstanding overtime payment. Deputy Governor Anya Williams issued a press statement shortly after the incident explaining that a number of immigration officers stationed at the airport reported that they were unwell and could not attend work. She noted that the Task Force was called in to avert disruption to passenger processing. Williams assured the public that the cause for the sickout will be determined as the Government works to address the issue. Meanwhile, member of the Progressive National Party, Mark Fulford, said the immigration officers’ right to overtime should not be overlooked. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday (November 6), Fulford said that non-payment and unequal payment seems to be the growing trademark of the present administration. “It is unfortunate that the entitlement of immigration officers to their legitimately earned overtime pay had to be highlighted on the day of what the present administration hails as
its biggest achievement to date the inaugural flight of Southwest Airlines.” He condemned the Government for not upholding the same law it compels others to follow. “Governments make the law but seem to not want to uphold it. The private sector faces serious consequences when it does not pay overtime due and owing to its employees, but who is going to bring the Government to bear when they disregard and delay the payment of overtime to many of its men and women in uniform, departments such as customs, immigration and the constabulary. “These immigration officers are expected to be away from their families from the wee hours of the early morning and also late at night awaiting passenger arrivals and because of this they are contracted to receive overtime pay.” He said that withholding the officers’ overtime is “unlawful” and their treatment is “appalling”. “This is just another incident in a growing trend. We have heard reports that the former PDM opposition leader has bemoaned the treatment he received from this Government under their discriminatory practice of paying expatriate workers one rate and offering to pay him a Belonger at a lower rate. “This kind of treatment by a government of its people is a sign of heartlessness and is averse to the interests of those very people. “Both garbage dump sites were closed to the public, and the workers at the dump sites stated that they closed the dumpsites because the government did not pay its bill.” Fulford also called on the Government to be more transparent and advise the public if it is having difficulties in meeting its financial obligations.
‘Rule of law must be upheld’ - Governor on SIPT BY DELANA ISLES MUCH like his predecessors, Governor John Freeman has shied away from commenting on the long running Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) trial of former government officials on charges of corruption. As is customary, the local press seeks out the new Governor on his one year anniversary, and last month the sitting Governor was faced with a similar fate. And as has become the norm, questions were raised, and subsequently deflected on the controversial trial. During an interview with Governor Freeman on October 31, the Weekly News asked his opinions on the trial process and how he views the impact the trial has had and continues to have on the Turks and Caicos Islands. Governor Freeman stated that the upholding of the rule of law is of cardinal importance in any territory, no matter where it is. Asked if he believes the trial has been going on for far too long and thus costing the territory too much money, he said: “I don’t think you can put a time limit on the upholding on the rule of law. “I would also remark, when you ask people like Standard and Poor’s
Governor John Freeman
how they rate this territory, one of the things they rate, one of the things they take account of is the fact that the rule of law applies in this territory, and that in their views arises from lots of things.” He added: “What they are saying is, what the rule of law does is provide security and contract, all of those are vital to companies that are thinking about establishing themselves. “So… not only can you not put a price on the rule of law - actually, perhaps there are some people that can put a price on it, which is to say how very valuable it is. “So, upholding the rule of law is a key consideration for these Islands.” Freeman’s predecessor, Peter Beckingham during his one year anniversary interview in 2014 stated: “Everyone I have met, without exception, looks forward to the time when the forthcoming ‘SIPT’ trials are over.
TWO men have been remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk after appearing in the Supreme Court in Providenciales charged with robbing jitney drivers on several occasions. Renardo Clarke recently appeared in court charged with three counts of robberies in relation to repeated crimes against jitneys drivers. His accomplice is named as Elvis Smith, who acted with Clarke to
illegally detain and rob jitney drivers on three or four different days, back to back. Both men are now on remand. Smith was arrested a few months before Clarke. He has since pleaded guilty and is now awaiting sentence. Clarke first appeared before Justice Joan Joyner last week and he was committed for trial. He returns to court in January 2018.
“I hope that they will be concluded by next year, and that TCI can move ahead from them with confidence and self-belief, whatever the outcome,” he said. Three years later the trial is still ongoing, with the Crown’s case expected to be concluded sometime this year, maybe. Following the Crown’s closing, the defendants will be given an opportunity to put on their defence of the charges levelled against them. The trial is that of Michael Misick and several co-defendants. It began on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at the Supreme Court annex in Providenciales. The co-defendants are Floyd Basil Hall, McAllister Eugene Hanchell, Lillian Boyce, Jeffrey Christoval Hall, Clayton Standfield Greene, Thomas Chalmers (Chal) Misick, Lisa Hall and Melbourne Wilson. They are being prosecuted by a team of SIPT prosecutors led by Andrew Mitchell, Queen’s Counsel. Over these past several years the team has been laying a foundation to support the Crown’s allegations of corrupt activities in government carried out between the period 2003 to 2009 with particular focus on the activities of Michael Misick, who was during this time the premier, and that of other loyal members of his Cabinet.
Breast cancer still the dominant cancer in TCI – More than 30 types of cancers in the territory BY DAISY HANDFIELD
Jitney bandits remanded to prison
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BREAST cancer is still the most prevalent cancer in the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2017, according to president of the National Cancer Society (NCS), Rosemary Jolly. She shared this information during a press conference held at The Palms in Providenciales on October 31. She said: “Breast cancer is the highest rate of cancer in the Turks and Caicos Islands and then prostate cancer, then I believe the third is colon cancer. “However, we have many types of cancers in the Turks and Caicos. I think we have about 30 or more types of cancers right here in this little Turks and Caicos.” Women make up 54 percent of those with cancer in the TCI. Jolly added that the NCS currently
Rosemary Jolly, president of the National Cancer Society
assists less than 50 patients, although the numbers on the register are much higher. “It is safe to say that we have under 50 active patients. We have though on register, I believe that the number is going to about 300 overall on register in the Turks and Caicos, but of course, there are those that we do not know about and we have persons that are in remission and persons that are active,” Jolly said. This number includes cases that were diagnosed at the hospital before the actual registry was launched in
January of 2014 and officials said that at least three to four new patients are being diagnosed with cancer every month. Providenciales, understandably, has nearly three quarters of all cancer patients. Grand Turk makes up 17 percent and the remaining percentage covers the smaller islands, in terms of population, North, Middle and South Caicos. In terms of nationality, Turks and Caicos Islanders are 75 percent of those with cancer, Jamaica and Haiti combined are about 14 percent and the remaining 11 percent is made up of about 10 other nationalities. The president added that the function of the NSC is to help promote the awareness of the disease. Therefore, she will continue to play a collective role in educating the TCI about cancer and the importance of regular cancer screenings, at the required ages. There are more than 100 types of cancer, including breast cancer, skin cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and lymphoma.
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Public Health England continues with technical assistance BY OLIVIA ROSE A UK government agency is continuing to lend assistance to the Turks and Caicos Islands for posthurricane recovery. Public Health England (PHE) dispatched a team of technical experts to the territory in October to support the local health team in assessing public health needs. It also planned to design short, medium and long term interventions to meet these needs. The help comes in response to an invitation from the TCI’s Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services. As part of the programme, Dr Autilia Newton, a consultant in communicable disease control and leader of the PHE team, was sent to the TCI. Dr Newton has more than seven years of experience working overseas and recently returned from a two year assignment in Sierra Leone following the Ebola outbreak. She is currently the technical adviser to the PHE United Kingdom’s Overseas Territories International Health Regulations Compliance Programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Security Fund.
Dr Newton and the team had already established a working relationship with the TCI’s public health team, led by Dr Nadia Astwood, Director of Health Services and Dr Terese Maitland, national epidemiologist and head of the National Epidemiology and Research Unit (NERU) team. Along with this team, several other technical consultants were welcomed to the Turks and Caicos Islands from October 2 to 6. The visiting team worked to develop a comprehensive action plan for the territory while conducting capacity building sessions for health personnel. Head of that delegation, Dr Thomas Waite, has been working with the NERU in the Turks and Caicos Islands to strengthen existing disease surveillance and identify immediate additional needs as well as future planning. Dr Waite, who has extensive experience in his field, met with key stakeholders focusing on building capacity to rapidly identify clusters of gastroenteritis and vector borne disease, since the risks of these are higher after natural disasters. Dr Waite is a medical epidemiologist with the Extreme Events and Health Protection Team
at PHE, the focal point for evidencebased health protection advice for planning, response and recovery from extreme weather events and other natural hazards. He has extensive experience responding to incidents and outbreaks in the UK, Africa and south-east Asia. Alexander Vaux, a medical entomologist at Public PHE focusing particularly on the ecology of mosquitoes, also visited the TCI. During his stay in TCI, he worked closely with the Environmental Health Department, particularly the Vector Control Unit, visiting the Islands and conducting a needs assessment. The medical entomology group at PHE is responsible for advising the Government on the public health risks from endemic and emerging vector-borne diseases in the UK and abroad. Alex has nine years of experience in the medical entomology team and advises on invasive mosquitoes.” The release pointed out that he has worked extensively in the Caribbean, providing training and developing mosquito surveillance and control plans with environmental health and vector control teams across the region.
Sabrina Green appointed as Human Rights Commission director
Sabrina Green new director of Human Rights Commission BY DAISY HANDFIELD
SNAP Centre reopens after hurricane Irma BY DAISY HANDFIELD A FACILITY in Providenciales that caters to children and young adults with special needs reopened its doors on Monday (November 6), two months after being damaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria. The Special Needs Association of Providenciales (SNAP) Centre in Kew Town provides intellectual and life skills opportunities for people between the ages of four and 24. The Special Needs Unit within the Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services issued a statement earlier this week on the reopening of the centre. It read: “The ministry appreciates the commitment of corporate partners such as the Seven Stars Community Foundation who have completed refurbishment to the building including the roof, ceilings and interior walls, in addition to the surrounding environment, prior to the return of students.” In 2016 the SNAP Centre was adopted by the Seven Stars Community Foundation, a nonprofit geared at supporting youth, education and sports. The ministry also thanked the Public
Special Needs Association of Providenciales (SNAP) Centre
Works Department and Environmental Health Department for their assistance in ensuring that the centre was ready to receive students. Director of special needs BettyAnn Been said that it has been rewarding to see the completion of the repairs and the return of the students to classes. SNAP caters to a range of disabilities including, but not limited to autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, developmental
coordination disorder, speech/ language disorder and learning disorders. The centre’s goal is selfdetermination for each child where possible allowing them to grow to their full potential. Individual education plans are designed for each student with the involvement of the parents, teachers, and a member of the Special Needs Unit management team along with the student where possible.
FORMER independent candidate Sabrina Green is the newly appointed director of the Human Rights Commission. The announcement was made at a press conference at the Human Rights Commission office in Providenciales on November 2. At the press conference, Green explained that from her understanding, many people are unaware of their human rights so one of her goals is to inform the public. “Human rights has nothing to do with your legal status in this country; we act outside of that… It is all going to be about how the human person ought to be treated,” she said. Green added that she aims to get rid of the misconceptions that many people have, assuming that human rights in the Turks and Caicos Islands only applies to those who are Turks and Caicos Islanders by birth. She said: “If you feel that your rights are violated, it is unfair for you to expect for us to know of the violation if you do not come forward with your complaints. “Perhaps you are saying that there is more happening with other nationalities because they have the gumption to come out here and enquire about what their rights are. “And like any other good
governance or law enforcement authority, we cannot act without your support. “We need to know that there is an issue in order for us to address it. There is a face here now that you can relate to, there is a voice here now that you can rely on to defend your rights.” Minister of Education Karen Malcolm, who also attended the press conference, congratulated Green on her appointment. Nicholas Prew, educator and outreach officer at the Human Rights Commission, said that his role is to go out into the community and talk to people about their human rights. “One of the main duties of the Human Rights Commission is to ensure that people actually understand what their rights are,” he said. “The United Nations put in place two major international conventions around 50 years ago now. “Those conventions were the international conventions for economic, social and cultural rights. “All of the rights that we talk about fall under that banner, so everything comes from that, whether you are talking about rights regarding racial discrimination, whether you are talking about women’s rights, or if you are talking about the rights of disabled people; they all fall under those two conventions.”
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Rear of the Governor’s residence left in destruction after the hurricanes
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The front of ‘Waterloo,’ the official residence of the Governor after the hurricanes
Historical Waterloo suffers severe damage from hurricanes DURING its history ‘Waterloo’ has been the official residence of the sitting Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands in the capital Grand Turk. But this year the historical site - which celebrated its 200th anniversary in June 2015 - suffered significant damage during the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria. According to the Governor’s Office, the damage will take a considerable time to be repaired. Restoration will be carried out after a full damage assessment has been completed and the costs have been finalised and approved. Named after the famous battle fought in 1815, Waterloo is an important, historic and living piece of the history of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Historical, cultural and political highlights of Waterloo include: The Waterloo residence was built in 1815, and named after the Napoleonic battle of June 18, 1815. It was built in the style of a Bermudan home, with just one wing and, in the style of the time, an open air kitchen.
In 1857 the local owner of Waterloo, James Misick, sold the property to the British Government for £1,046. The British had been looking for a more secluded property for their ‘King’s Agent’ or Crown representative in the TCI, known as the president. In 1873, on the request of the people of TCI, the Islands became a dependency of Jamaica. With this change in constitutional status Britain was no longer represented by a president but by a commissioner, who reported to the governor-general in Jamaica, and lived in Waterloo. By the 1940s the Commissioner, Edwin Arrowsmith, found the house in poor repair; finding it, “covered with old cloth backed paper which was dilapidated and housed multitudes of cockroaches”. He began some modernisation, which was continued by a number of his successors. After Jamaica became independent in 1962, the TCI became a dependency of the United Kingdom, and responsibility fell to the Governor
A close up of the roof damage to the Waterloo residence
General of the Bahamas, who nominated administrators to represent British interests, who continued to live in Waterloo. Her Majesty the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra have all visited Waterloo. In 1973 after Bahamian
independence, the TCI chose to retain its British Dependent status and the Islands welcomed its first Governor. In 1975, members of the Junkanoo Club marched on Waterloo to demand social, economic and political reform. They held a ‘sleep out’ on the
lawn and remained there until their demands were met. Their protest secured a new constitution and the start of TCI ministerial government in 1976. The first Chief Minister was the Right Honourable James Alexander George Smith, or ‘JAGS’, McCartney. Renovations and improvements to Waterloo were commissioned in 1993, to restore as far as possible the original features, including the windows and the property’s unusual guttering. In 1999 a nine hole golf course was created in the grounds, and despite damage in the 2008 hurricane Ike, it is still used by local players who encounter tough greens and unusual fairways. Today Waterloo is the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen’s representative, His Excellency the Governor. The house is regularly used for meetings with the premier, the official opposition, overseas investors, church leaders and community groups, and school children regularly tour the building and property. (Delana Isles)
TCI Kidney Foundation receives hefty donation BY DAISY HANDFIELD A CHEQUE for $7,000 has been donated to the Turks and Caicos Islands Kidney Foundation to assist with ongoing projects. The funds were raised during the third annual Poker Run boating event which was held from October 20 to 22 in Providenciales. Johnston Stubbs, vice president
of the TCI Boating Club, presented the donation to Rueben Hall, president of the TCI Kidney Foundation. During the presentation Stubbs the club was “proud” to be a sponsor again of the TCI Kidney Foundation. “My team and I present this cheque as a token of our love and support for the struggles that they go through with their stuff and we hope
it goes a long way as always.” Hall said that the foundation was extremely thankful for the donation which will go to help people “who have been plagued with this disabling disease called kidney failure”. The president said the funds will go specifically towards patients who are unable to pay their own medical expenses.
“We assist our patients, those that are down and cannot make it for themselves. We support them in their travels and their medications and so forth. “Most importantly, we use these funds to help teach our own country and the people how to prevent the disease from happening and how to deal with the disease once they are
diagnosed with it.” Kidney failure is a medical condition of impaired kidney function in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter metabolic wastes from the blood. There are two main forms acute kidney injury, which is often reversible with adequate treatment, and chronic kidney disease, which is often not reversible.
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‘Brave’ intervened to cancel BEC contract awarded to his brother OPPOSITION Leader Philip “Brave” Davis has revealed he intervened to cancel a contract awarded to his brother by the former Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) board while he served as minister responsible for the power company. Mr Davis responded to revelations outlined in the Ernst & Young (EY) audit into operations at Bahamas Power & Light (BPL), and reported in The Tribune on Wednesday. The EY audit revealed one company owned by Mr Davis’ brother, AL D’s Construction & Roofing, received contracts from BEC even though the business was not the preferred bidder in a tender process. Standing on a point of privilege in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, Mr Davis said he moved to block the contract as soon as he was made aware of it, and instructed
Men unload supplies from a pick-up truck in Salybia, one of the areas hit hard by Hurricane Maria in Dominica. (Photo credit: UN/Rick Bajornas)
PLP Leader Philip ‘Brave’ Davis said he moved to block the contract as soon as he was made aware of it.
his permanent secretary to write directly to the corporation. He suggested the clarification was intentionally left out of the audit to further the political narrative set by the Minnis administration, adding he discussed the oversight in the report
with Works Minister Desmond Bannister in September. Mr Davis tabled a letter directing the cancellation of the contract, which was supported by Mr Bannister, who later gave a statement “exonerating” Mr Davis.
Daily routine can be a pain YOUR daily routine can be a pain, literally. We live in a world where we’re constantly in a hurry, juggling multiple tasks and carrying our belongings with us everywhere. Believe it or not, this can have serious consequences on your back health. In fact, back pain sends more patients to doctors than any condition other than the common cold. Here are some common activities that negatively impact your back health:
more pressure on your spine than standing? It’s important to remember your posture especially when you’ve had a long day at your desk. How to fix it: Practice ‘active sitting’ with your feet flat on the floor in front of you with your back straight, your shoulders squared and chin parallel with the floor. Also, ensure your workspace is set up to enable frequent breaks from sitting, like getting up to go to the printer and taking phone calls while standing.
COMMUTING Just like sitting at your desk, hunching over your steering wheel can cause your muscles to tighten, curving your back. Over time this can result in longterm lower back problems. How to fix it: Be sure to sit at a 90 degree angle and don’t fully extend your legs. Move your seat up to allow yourself to sit up straight. Adjust your lumbar to fit your back, and if it’s not enough support, try rolling up a towel to help decrease stress on your lower back.
CARRYING YOUR BELONGINGS When you’re carrying a heavy purse or laptop bag, your shoulders become out of line. This can cause your muscles to ache and throw your spine out of alignment. How to fix it: Reduce the number of items you carry with you. Also, consider using a backpack to help distribute the weight of your load evenly across your body. This will help avoid the stress of isolated muscles overcompensating for unevenly distributed weight.
WORK LIFE Did you know sitting puts 40 percent
IMPROPER LIFTING You’re not alone if you have strained
your back while lifting heavy boxes. Lifting heavy items improperly can put undue pressure on your spine and even cause spinal disc
Building safe houses, UN agency helping Dominica recover from disaster SEVEN weeks since hurricane Maria made landfall in Dominica and left widespread destruction in its wake, the United Nations migration agency has been supporting local tradespeople with safe construction skills to repair the damage and create conditions for a full recovery. One of the first beneficiaries to have her house repaired by local
construction workers trained by the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) is 31-year-old Tessa Williams, a mother of three, whose eldest child is in a wheelchair and youngest still an infant. “With this house, we have ensured that Tessa and her children have a safe home,” said Jan-Willem Wegdam, IOM’s team leader in Dominica.
YOUR BODY Dr Craig Zavitz is a Canadian chiropractor registered in the Turks and Caicos Islands. He specialises in gentle manual therapies, activator, therapeutic laser, and smoking cessation. To make appointments call 941-5252 or email craig@gracebaychiro.com. For more information visit www.gracebaychiro.com.
BY Dr Craig Zavitz
Dr Zavitz will be returning to Providenciales and available for appointments from November 16 to 22. Call or text 347-8964 to schedule an appointment.
injury4. How to fix it: Picture yourself doing the lift before engaging to ensure you’re keeping the object
in front of you, your back is straight and you’re lifting with your knees/hips rather than your back.
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“The community sees there is actually something happening and we have completed the training of our carpenters on safe construction skills.” Tessa was chosen by her own community to be one of the first recipients of the IOM support. According to the UN agency, 20 teams of trained
local workforce are repairing the roofs of some 400 vulnerable households which were moderately to heavily damaged in the storm. They are deployed in Wesley, Calibishi and Woodford Hill, three of the hardest-hit communities on the Caribbean island. Furthermore, with funding from the UN Central
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Emergency Response Fund and the Government of the United Kingdom, IOM procured building materials in the Dominican Republic in record time and brought it to Dominica with the help of the Dutch Navy. Rebuilding houses is also helping address some of the tensions in the community
NOTICE
REGULATION 7 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 1990
The work is also having another impact: it is keeping many people from migrating to neighbouring countries in
search of better opportunities after losing their homes and means of livelihood in the aftermath of the hurricane.
IRIS GREEN OF GRAND TURK
PHYSIOLOGIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
SAMUEL HARVEY
is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 649-246-5023
Position is held by a work permit holder 16422
BLUE HILLS
is looking for a
Is seeking to employ a qualified
REHABILITATIVE MASSAGE THERAPIST
MECHANIC Specialized in heavy equipments, with little or no supervision. Salary: $300 per week Deadline: November 30, 2017. For further information
with experience working in a chiropractic or physical rehab center. Salary will commensurate experience.
CONTACT: 231-0098
CONTACT FRASER DODS AT 649 431 4314 16446
16453
CABINETS BY BERNARDO
DOLPHINS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL, KEW TOWN BAR AND GRILL, PEARL BAR AND GRILL, CARIBBEAN CAFÉ Seeking to employ
An Application, REGISTERED PR 12991, by Felix O’Neil Delancy For the development of a Commercial/ Residential Building has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on 60801/34 The Bight and Thomas Stubbs on Providenciales. The application as submitted seeks planning consideration for an Animal Boarding Facility at Lower Level and two (2) One-Bedroom Apartment Units on the Upper Level.
KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
COCKTAIL WAITRESSES BARMAIDS Salary: $6.25 per hour
CARPENTER
KPW CONSTRUCTION CO.
CARPENTER- SALARY NEGOTIABLE GARDENER $6.25 PER HOUR LABOURER $6.25 PER HOUR
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.
Salary: $7.00 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week
CONTACT: 242-3803
Must be willing to work 6 days per week 16457
CAICOS EXPRESS AIRWAYS LTD.
CONTACT: 331-6364 Positions are held by work permit holders
16456
Position is held by a work permit holder 16454
TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES
Requires
3 PILOTS
Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following: J&L RETAIL
HANDYMAN $6.50 PER HOUR BLACK BOY & JEAN TRUCKING LABOURER $6.50 PER HOUR
With the following minimum qualifications: • Total time 1200 hours minimum • 600 hours multi-engine • 200 hours on Type C402 • License: Commercial Pilot • Multi-engine and Instrument ratings • Radiotelephone license • First Class medical certificate • Should be between 25 – 45 years old • Salary commensurate with experience • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays Salary commensurate with experience. Please fax resumes to (649) 941 3864 or email to info@ caicosexpressairways.com Deadline for receiving resumes is Monday, 20th November 2017
BELONGERS PREFERRED AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT. THIS IS A NEW POSITION AND IS NOT HELD BY ANYONE.
resulting from prolonged stay in makeshift dwellings or living in close coexistence with relatives or friends.
MICHELLE’S CONSTRUCTION
LABOURER $6.50 PER HOUR JEAN GEORGETTE WILLIAMS
DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 PER HOUR MENEIDE MARC
LABOURER $6.50 PER HOUR GEORGIO CHAMBERS
LABOURER $6.50 PER HOUR CLAUDETTE SIMMS
DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 241-7878 16447
Positions are held by a work permit holder
16458
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Region revises 2017 tourism growth target in light of recent hurricanes THE Caribbean’s tourism sector is now expected to register slower growth in 2017 than the 3.5 per cent projected earlier this year. Addressing a news conference at the World Travel Market in London this week, Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) Dionisio D’Aguilar said that due to the devastating impact of recent hurricanes, the sector was now likely to expand by “between one and two per cent, with a similar growth rate projected for next year”. Hurricanes Irma and Maria battered the region in September, resulting in several deaths and billions of dollars in damage. Among the hardest hit countries were Barbuda, Dominica, the British Virgin Islands, the Turks and Caicos Islands and Anguilla. D’Aguilar noted that following “record performances in the first half of 2017, “some of our member countries, and by extension the region, [experienced] the worst of times with the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria”. “We began the year growing at a healthy pace of 5.2 per cent between January and June, when compared to the same period last year,” the CTO chairman said, noting that the actual performance was way ahead of the forecasted growth rate of between 2.5 and 3.5 per cent. D’Aguilar, who is the minister of
During the first six months of 2017, the region recorded 16.6 million international tourist arrivals, an estimated 800 thousand more than for the same period in 2016.
tourism and aviation in the Bahamas, also said the initial performance was a reflection of the economic stability in the marketplace, the expansion and inauguration of flights by major carriers and a new marketing and product development thrust. During the first six months of 2017, the region recorded 16.6 million international tourist arrivals, an estimated 800 thousand more than for the same period in 2016, with D’Aguilar pointing out that growth was recorded in all major source markets, except South America,
which contracted by 14.3 per cent. Up to June, the European market had grown by 7.9 per cent, Canada by 6.4 per cent, and despite the weak sterling, the United Kingdom grew by 4.8 per cent, the CTO chairman said. In the hotel sector, the halfyear outcomes reported by STR Global showed that average occupancy increased marginally by 0.2 percentage points to 70.8 per cent, while the average daily room rate rose slightly by 0.2 per cent, moving from US$220.84 in 2016 to
US$221.38 in 2017. Growth in the cruise sector was also quite positive. “At the end of the first six months of 2017, cruise passenger arrivals to the Caribbean region had reached an estimated 15.3 million, up four per cent over the corresponding period of 2016. This performance represented the largest number of cruise passengers in the region at this time of year. “Then came the hurricanes . . . that inflicted such damage on some of our member countries, causing such despair! There has been widespread coverage of the damage caused to these countries and territories, the most serious among them being Anguilla, Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Puerto Rico, both Dutch and French Saint Martin and the US Virgin Islands,” he said, adding that “understandably, this triggered a slowdown, with travel to many of these destinations.
In light of the devastation, the Caribbean Development Bank is projecting that every one per cent reduction in tourist arrivals could cost US$137 million in lost revenue. CTO’s revised forecast is also based on air travel data provided by United Kingdom based provider OAG which shows that in October, the number of flights to the region fell by 6.7 per cent, while seat capacity contracted by 4.1 per cent. “Among the worst hit destinations, the frequency of flights to Puerto Rico decreased by 25.1 per cent, Dominica by 13.7 per cent, St Maarten by 12 per cent, the British Virgin Islands by 11.2 per cent, Anguilla by 6.3 per cent and the US Virgin Islands by 5.6 per cent,” the CTO chairman reported. He also seat capacity to these destinations was adversely affected with St Maarten experiencing a near 50 per cent falloff.
Bermuda no place to hide money, says Premier DAVID Burt pledged this week to “aggressively” defend Bermuda’s reputation after the release of millions of files that painted the island as a tax haven. The Premier said: “Bermuda is not a place to hide money. “In fact, you cannot hide money or avoid tax in Bermuda, as tax authorities receive that information in their home countries automatically.” Mr Burt added the island had nothing to hide. He said: “My message today is simple — Bermuda is an open, transparent jurisdiction. We have a vigorous regulatory framework.” The Premier said he had conducted a series of interviews with international media following the release of files from Bermudianfounded law firm Appleby as part of the Paradise Papers leak reported on Monday. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and almost 100 media organisations around the world examined 13.4 million files
David Burt said, “Bermuda is an open, transparent jurisdiction. We have a vigorous regulatory framework.”
from offshore law firms and company registries in offshore jurisdictions. The files include financial statements, e-mails and loan arrangements going back decades. Around half of the documents came from a cyberattack on Appleby. Mr Burt said he would conduct as many interviews as were needed “to
continue to set the record straight”. He added: “We will hold meetings with officials in the UK and Europe to ensure our message is delivered clearly and openly.” Mr Burt insisted Bermuda was a “recognised leader” in international tax compliance, with 114 treaty partners who get information “by request and automatically for tax purposes”. He added: “Whenever we receive evidence of wrongdoing, we have the means and the teeth to force compliance based upon our legislation, coupled with strong law enforcement and regulatory cooperation. “In the past, we have taken decisive action against individuals or corporations who are non-compliant and we will continue to do so.” Mr Burt said the island was committed to transparency, cooperation and compliance. He added: “We will not tolerate any who fall below our globalleading standards.” (Royal Gazette)
Prime Minister Andrew Holness expressing his views about corporal punishment in Parliament on Tuesday. (Photo credit: JIS)
Jamaica’s PM wants to ban flogging in schools and at home HE has already signalled his intention to seek an end to corporal punishment in schools and state entities, but now Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness wants to go further. He wants it outlawed at home as well. And he says it’s time the issue of ending corporal punishment across Jamaica be debated in Parliament. Holness’ comments in Parliament yesterday came against the background of a recent UNICEF report, ‘A Familiar Face: Violence in the Lives of Children and
Adolescents’ which noted that eight in ten Jamaican children in the two to 14 age group experience violence as a form of discipline. “While it is not a consensus across the aisle or even a consensus within the political parties about banning corporal punishment totally in the country, I wish to declare that I am totally against corporal punishment,” he said, adding that that corporal punishment does not align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the United Nations Development Programme.
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Lawmakers in quandary over proving Caymanian status IT seems individuals sometimes referred to as “ghost Caymanians,” as well as multigenerational Caymanians born in the islands, have a shared immigration problem that is now haunting members of the Legislative Assembly. “It is not a simple matter at all,” Premier Alden McLaughlin said Tuesday. “Some entity or some individual has got to make a pronouncement as to whether or not a person is Caymanian. That has fallen to immigration who, believe you me, would rather not have to deal with it.” The issue surrounds proving whether a person has Caymanian status, which is akin to locally accepted citizenship in the British Overseas Territory. Mr. McLaughlin said this proof apparently becomes more difficult to obtain over time for two types of individuals, multigenerational “born” Caymanians and those individuals who came here when they were young or who were born here to non-Caymanian parents and who never regularised their Caymanian status later in life. The latter difficulty, sometimes referred to by local immigration professionals as territorial laws creating “ghost Caymanians,” is about to come directly before the
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Legislative Assembly. It involves the case of a woman who has recently been granted Caymanian status by Cabinet. “[This is] a woman who is now in her 40s, who was born in Cayman, went to school in Cayman … considered herself a Caymanian all the way through,” the premier said. “She wound up marrying a Cuban national who applied for a residence and employment rights certificate based on her Caymanian status. “When immigration asked her to prove she was Caymanian, she could not,” he said. Being born in the Cayman Islands does not automatically make a person Caymanian, according to local immigration rules. Anyone who has applied for and obtained Caymanian status designating their right to be Caymanian during their lifetime will have a copy of the official paperwork they can use to prove that status. However, in the case of someone who was born here to multigenerational Caymanian parents, they may not have ever received those documents. Similarly, a “ghost Caymanian” who has lived here all their life and never regularised their immigration status would also never have received the necessary paperwork.
Gun detection technology and CCTVs in inner city communities for the Bahamas THE BAHAMAS’ Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said the Minnis administration is “not sleeping behind the wheel” as he outlined how the government intends to ramp up crime fighting initiatives by implementing gun detection technology in addition to CCTV in inner city communities. The Mt Moriah MP said the government remains resolute in targeting offenders who believe they are above the law, adding these criminals will be found wherever they are. This comes amid a slowdown of murders in the country. According to The Tribune’s records, there have been 117 murders for the year, with the last reported incident on October 26 when a woman’s partially decomposed body was found in bushes in Abaco. Police opened a murder investigation and a man has been arraigned in connection with her death. On Monday night, police said they found a badly decomposed body in Grand Bahama, but the deceased’s gender and cause of death is still to be established. “We are very confident in what we are proposing in terms of initiatives,” Mr Dames told The Tribune on Tuesday ahead of the morning Cabinet meeting. He added: “Officers of the police force continue on a daily basis to seize weapons, address the problem of drugs within these communities, continue to arrest those persons who are selling drugs and trafficking drugs, continuing to arrest those persons who are selling fire arms and
Minister of National Security Marvin Dames in the House of Assembly. (Photo: Shawn Hanna/Tribune Staff)
trafficking firearms, continuing to focus on these gangs and continuing to look at ways to steer our young people away from gangs. “There is no abetting. We are resolute and we are going after those persons who feel that they are above the law who feel that they can take on the law but we have a message for them that we are determined to find them wherever they are. “Just over the weekend from Friday to Sunday between 15 to 18 weapons were taken off of the streets.” According to Mr Dames, while the government focuses on the enforcement side of the crime problem, the issue has festered because of decades of neglect. He said the Minnis administration has undertaken a well co-ordinated and structured approach.
The Royal Bahamas Police Force has also recently completed its manpower assessment, Mr Dames said. This will determine whether additional police stations are needed and if certain divisions are adequately staffed to handle the demand. “So we are looking at ways to get into these communities and to work with families to work with our young people to find wholesome activities to keep them occupied (and) to teach them the importance of respect and so we are working from a ministerial level. That is we have a ministerial committee that is comprising national security, youth, education, social services, Ministry of Works and the Attorney General’s Office and so we are looking at ways to break down those walls that separate us so that we can work collectively together.
$4.5bn oil refinery for Grand Bahama Back as leader: Craig Cannonier will make fresh bid to become OBA leader. (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
Bermuda: Cannonier in fresh leadership bid OUSTED former premier Craig Cannonier is to make a fresh attempt to lead the One Bermuda Alliance. Mr Cannonier, who quit in the wake of the Jetgate controversy in 2014, is to stand for leader of the party against interim Opposition leader Patricia Gordon-Pamplin. Jeanne Atherden, the Shadow Minister of Finance, was also said to have thrown her hat in the ring, while Leah Scott is believed to have been unopposed in her candidacy as deputy leader. Mr Cannonier entered politics in 2009 as a candidate for the Bermuda Democratic Alliance and became party leader in 2010.
The BDA later joined forces with most of the United Bermuda Party to form the OBA and Mr Cannonier was elected party leader. Mr Cannonier became premier in the wake of the OBA’s election defeat of the Progressive Labour Party in December 2012. But Mr Cannonier opted to step down less than two years later after a row over a trip in a private jet to the US. Michael Dunkley replaced him as Premier. Mr Cannonier’s links to Jetgate sent his approval rating tumbling, but he was said to have sought support for a fresh leadership bid in December 2016.
THE Government is said to be “embracing” a potential $4.5 billion oil storage terminal and refinery planned for east Grand Bahama, Tribune Business can reveal. Details of the Oban Energies project are buried in a recent presentation by the Central Bank of the Bahamas, which describes a $1.5 billion first phase investment in a 20 million barrel, “multi-purpose” bulk storage facility for petroleum products. The development, which is expected to be completed in 2021, also involves a 250,000 barrel per day oil refinery. This represents the potential return of oil refining to Grand Bahama, and means Oban is envisioning a grander project than the existing Buckeye Partnersowned BORCO facility. Tribune Business sources last night confirmed that Oban Energies has been working on obtaining the necessary permits and approvals for its development, which appears to be located outside the Port Area in east Grand Bahama.
It is unclear how far the group has progressed, but its inclusion in the Central Bank’s September monthly economic developments report indicates it must be progressing. Oban Energies’ website shows it has hired Bahamas-based Islands by Design, headed by Keith Bishop, as environmental consultants, while another Bahamian entity listed is the Mosko Group, which will likely perform engineering and construction functions. Oban Energies certainly seems confident of receiving the Minnis administration’s approval, stating on its website: “With a current shortage of liquid bulk storage locations in the Caribbean, this project is being embraced by the Bahamas government as providing needed services, employment opportunities and economic growth. “Following the lifting of the 40year crude export ban in December 2015, the US could become a major exporter of light oil, providing long term value to Oban. Our relationship with the Commonwealth of the Bahamas started with a vision for
meeting the energy needs of the Bahamas and the surrounding area.” Referring specifically to its Grand Bahama project, the Palm Beach Gardens-based Oban added: “With a location just 90 miles (145 kilometers) from the US eastern seaboard, this complex is ideally suited as a merchant facility for storing and blending liquid products, transshipping and terminal operations for the Arabian Gulf, West African and Northwest European trade to the US’ east coast and the Gulf coast, as well as for North American trade to Europe, Latin America and the Pacific. Total capital required for the development is $4.5 billion over four years.” Oban Energies’ website indicated it will adopt a phased approach, saying: “Phase One requires a $1.5 billion investment for development, construction and start-up operations. The project will provide storage tankage for crude oils, residual fuel oils, middle and light distillates, specialty vegetable oils and heavy oils, and will consider all other bulk liquid storage requests.
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Paradise Papers: Corbyn suggests Queen should apologise after estate invest millions offshore JEREMY Corbyn has implied that the Queen should apologise if her private estate invested £10m of her fortune in offshore funds to avoid paying tax in Britain. Asked whether the monarch should say sorry over her investments, the Labour leader said anyone putting money offshore to avoid tax should do so and also “recognise what it does to our society”. It comes after a major leak of 13.4 million documents – dubbed the Paradise Papers – which reveal the financial affairs of the global elite. The Duchy of Lancaster, the private estate of the Queen, was found to have millions of pounds invested in offshore arrangements in the Cayman Islands and Bermuda between 2004 and 2005. There is no suggestion that those involved acted illegally. The papers also traced a small portion of the Queen’s investments – £3,208 – to the rent-to-buy firm BrightHouse – a company that has previously been accused of exploiting poor customers with high interest rates. Speaking at event hosted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the Labour leader was asked if the Queen should apologise for the investments revealed in the papers. He replied: “Well anyone that is putting money into tax havens in order to avoid taxation in Britain, and obviously investigations have to take place, should do two things
The Duchy of Lancaster overseas the Queen’s £500 million private estate.
– not just apologise for it but also recognise what it does to our society. “Because if the very wealthy person wants to avoid taxation in Britain and therefore put money into a tax haven somewhere, who loses? Schools, hospitals, housing, all those public services lose and the rest of the population have to pay to cover up the deficit created by that. “And so I think with the Paradise Papers, which I have been reading through like all of us this morning, are quite shocking.” A spokesman for the estate earlier said: “We operate a number of investments and a few of these are with overseas funds. All of our investments are fully audited and
legitimate.” But a spokesperson for the Labour leader later said Mr Corbyn was not calling for the Queen to apologise “but said anyone who puts money into a tax haven to avoid paying tax should, and that they should recognise the damage done by avoidance to our society”. They added: “Labour is calling for a public inquiry into tax avoidance.” Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme John McDonnell, the Shadow Chancellor, added that the Paradise Papers were evidence of the need for Britain to impose a “withholding tax” to ensure HMRC takes its share of company profits before firms move them to tax havens.
Pope asked to consider letting some married men act as priests A HIGH-RANKING Vatican official has said he is pressing the Catholic Church to consider allowing married men to act as priests in a remote region of the Amazon. Bishop Erwin Krautler, secretary for the Commission on the PanAmazon Region, wants the subject on the agenda at a meeting in the Vatican in 2019, he told CNN. The proposal centers around the question of allowing faithful Catholic married men to act as priests, including saying Mass and hearing confessions. Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes, president of the Bishops Commission for the Pan-Amazon, and close friend of the Pope, has long supported the idea. The region is experiencing a shortage of priests and Pope Francis has called for the special meeting of the region’s bishops, called a synod, to tackle its problems. Pope Francis said in an interview in March 2017 that he would be open to studying the question.
Pope Francis has said previously he would be open to studying the question.
According to the Vatican, the region includes parts of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Venezuela and Suriname and covers a population of 2.8 million people consisting of 400 indigenous tribes that speak some 240 languages. Most of the population is
Catholic, but due to the remoteness of their villages do not have a local priest. Although the question is currently limited to the possibility of allowing married men to become priests, Vatican observers say it could be a first step toward a wider discussion on celibacy. (CNN)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects the ICBM Hwasong-14 in this undated photo released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang.
North Korea tells Europe to relax, as Kim’s nuclear missiles target only U.S. NORTH Korea responded Wednesday to European concerns about being in the path of Pyongyang’s potentially nuclearcapable intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) by assuring the leader of Western military alliance NATO that such weapons were only intended for the U.S. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said during an interview last week with Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun that “Europe has also entered the [North Korean] missile range, and NATO member states are already in danger.” North Korea’s ruling party-run Rodong Shinmun newspaper countered these claims, calling Stoltenberg’s remarks “false and groundless” because, although European states are indeed in North Korea’s missile range, Pyongyang has no intention of pulling the trigger. “The DPRK’s ballistic rockets are for deterring the U.S. nuclear war hysterics and ensuring peace and security on the Korean peninsula and the region. They are not for threatening Europe and the world,” the commentary read, according to the official Korea Central News Agency, referring to the country’s official title: The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. “It is not the DPRK alone that has ICBM in the earth. If what Stoltenberg said is true, the countries with ICBM should naturally be a threat to Europe as it is within their range,” it added. The article went on to accuse Stoltenberg of potentially “trying to curry favor with the U.S. to prolong his remaining days,” but promptly warned that history showed “liars do not last long.” While NATO includes as many as 29 members across Europe and North America,
the U.S. has been by far its greatest financial and military contributor since its establishment at the onset of the Cold War in 1949. While NATO has traditionally poised itself for war with Russia, rapid advancements made to North Korea’s military ordered by leader Kim Jong Un have placed most of the world within the trajectory of the reclusive state’s arsenal. North Korea has long argued it does not seek to attack first, but has developed ballistic and nuclear weapons to discourage the U.S. from attempting to overthrow Kim’s dynasty. The U.S. and many of its allies, however, have rejected this line of thinking and demanded North Korea surrender its nuclear stockpile, a standoff that’s gotten increasingly tense since President Donald Trump took on the task of handling the crisis earlier this year. Trump has taken a particularly aggressive stance toward his rival and has answered in kind to North Korea’s fiery promises of destruction. During his first presidential tour of Asia, Trump was set to make a surprise visit Wednesday to the heavily fortified demilitarised zone (DMZ) that has formed the border between North Korea and U.S.backed South Korea since a 1953 armistice ended a bloody three-year conflict between the neighbors. The visit was canceled because of inclement weather. During a press conference in Seoul, Trump urged Kim to “make a deal.” A spokesperson for the German Foreign Ministry implored North Korea to heed the U.S. president’s advice out of concern that Trump’s foreign policy had become “unpredictable,” Reuters reported. (Newsweek)
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Priti Patel, who paid for the trip herself, met with a dozen politicians and organisations, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yuval Rotem, a senior Israeli Foreign Ministry official.
UK minister Patel resigns over secret Israel trip UK government minister Priti Patel resigned Wednesday amid a political storm over her undisclosed meetings with Israeli officials. The UK secretary of state for international development was summoned back from Kenya by Prime Minister Theresa May after it was revealed she met senior Israeli officials during a family holiday in the summer, a significant breach of diplomatic protocol. During the visit, Patel, who paid for the trip herself, met with a dozen politicians and organisations, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yuval Rotem, a senior Israeli Foreign Ministry official. She also met with Yair Lapid, the head of Yesh Atid, one of Netanyahu’s coalition partners, who tweeted about their meeting. Even as Patel offered a “fulsome apology” on Wednesday in her resignation letter, May offered a firm rebuke to the departing minister. Patel’s departure will throw May’s Conservative government
into further chaos after the sudden resignation last week of Defense Secretary Michael Fallon, who stood down after becoming embroiled in a growing Westminster sexual harassment scandal. Adding to the turmoil, May’s de facto deputy, Damian Green, was forced to deny allegations at the weekend that “extreme” pornographic material was found on his work computer in 2008. In another development, former Welsh government minister Carl Sargeant, who was sacked last week after undisclosed allegations about his personal conduct, was found dead on Tuesday. He had apparently killed himself, the UK Press Association reported. Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson was forced to backtrack Tuesday over comments he made about a British-Iranian woman, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who is jailed in Iran accused of espionage, after an outcry from her family and other lawmakers.
Lib Dem member ‘referred to police over rape allegation’ THE Liberal Democrats have suspended a party member and referred reported rape allegations to the police. The allegations emerged in a series of tweets over the weekend, which claimed an alleged victim’s complaint had been “hushed up” by party HQ. The party said a member was suspended “pending the outcome” of a police probe but gave no further details. It is the first allegation involving the Lib Dems in the misconduct scandal currently engulfing Westminster. Lib Dem leader Sir Vince
Cable earlier took part in crossparty talks which resulted in the announcement of a new grievance procedure for staff at Westminster, to be introduced in the New Year. Lib Dem volunteers have set up a website, LibDemsToo, to catalogue “accounts of sexism within the UK Liberal Democrats and useful links for taking action”. In a statement, a Lib Dem spokesman said: “If an allegation is made against a party member, the disciplinary procedure is triggered immediately with an investigator talking to witnesses.
SAUDI Arabia has arrested dozens of princes, senior military officers, businessmen and top officials, including a well-known royal billionaire with extensive holdings in Western companies, as part of a sweeping anti-corruption probe that further cements control in the hands of its young crown prince. A high-level employee at Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s Kingdom Holding Co. told The Associated Press that the royal— who is one of the world’s richest men— was among those detained overnight Saturday. The company’s stock was down nearly 9 percent in trading Sunday on the Saudi stock exchange. The surprise arrests, which also reportedly include two of the late King Abdullah’s sons, were hailed by pro-government media outlets as the greatest sign yet that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is keeping his promise to reform the country, long been plagued by allegations of corruption at the highest levels of government. Analysts have suggested the arrest of once-untouchable members of the royal family is the latest sign that the 32-year-old crown prince is moving
Saudi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made drastic changes since his rise to power.
to quash potential rivals or critics. The prince’s swift rise to power has unnerved more experienced, elder members of the ruling Al Saud family, which has long ruled by consensus, though ultimate decisionmaking remains with the monarch. The king named his son, the crown prince, as head of an anticorruption committee established
late Saturday, just hours before its arrest of top officials. A Saudi government official with close ties to security says 11 princes and 38 others are being held in fivestar hotels across the capital, Riyadh. The official spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press. The scale of the arrests is unprecedented in Saudi Arabia, where senior royals and their business associates were seen as operating above the law. Saudi nationals have long complained of rampant corruption in government and of public funds being squandered or misused by people in power. Shortly before the arrests, King Salman had ousted Prince Miteb bin Abdullah from his post as head of the National Guard. The prince is reportedly among those detained in the sweep, as is his brother, Prince Turki bin Abdullah, who was once governor of Riyadh. Both are sons of the late King Abdullah, who ruled before his half brother King Salman. Prince Miteb was once considered a contender for the throne. (Time/ AP)
Yemen conflict: UN official warns of world’s biggest famine YEMEN faces the world’s largest famine in decades “with millions of victims” if aid deliveries are not resumed, a senior UN official has warned. Mark Lowcock, the UN undersecretary general for humanitarian affairs, urged the Saudi-led coalition to lift its blockade of the conflict-torn country. On Monday, the coalition shut air, land and sea routes into Yemen after Houthi rebels fired a missile at Riyadh. The ballistic warhead was intercepted near the Saudi capital. Saudi Arabia said the blockade was needed to stop Iran sending weapons to the rebels. Iran denies arming the rebels, who have fought the Saudi-led coalition since 2015. Mr Lowcock was speaking on Wednesday, after briefing the UN Security Council on the issue behind closed doors. “I have told the council that unless those measures are lifted... there will be a famine in Yemen”, Mr Lowcock told reporters. “It will be the largest famine the world has seen for many decades with millions of victims.”
Yemen’s rebel-held port of Hodeida is a key entry point for UN aid.
Earlier this week, the UN and the Red Cross warned that a “catastrophic” situation threatened millions of Yemenis who relied on life-saving aid deliveries. The Red Cross said its shipment of chlorine tablets, vital to combating a cholera epidemic which has affected more than 900,000 people, had been blocked. The UN says seven million Yemenis are on the brink of famine.
The country relies on imports for virtually everything civilians need to survive, but now neither food, fuel nor medicine can get in. More than 8,670 people - 60% of them civilians - have been killed and 49,960 injured in air strikes and fighting on the ground since the coalition intervened in Yemen’s civil war in March 2015, according to the UN. (BBC)
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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES (APPLICATION DEADLINE – 17th NOVEMBER 2017)
Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed
Administrative Officer – LBB5-24 Kevin Spacey was dropped from his House of Cards series after new allegations.
New allegations emerge against Spacey NEW allegations of sexual harassment and predatory behaviour towards men and women by Kevin Spacey have emerged. The claims, spanning from the mid-1980s to 2016, raise further questions about the US actor’s conduct in the decades he worked in Hollywood and as artistic director at London’s Old Vic theatre. The BBC has contacted Mr Spacey for comment. On Wednesday, the journalist whose October tweet triggered a series of accusations about Mr Spacey spoke out. Former television news anchor Heather Unruh told a press conference in Boston that her son had been sexually assaulted by Mr Spacey, at the age of 18 in a bar in Nantucket, Massachusetts, in July 2016. She said Mr Spacey had bought her son alcohol - the drinking age in Massachusetts is 21. After getting him drunk, Mr Spacey had “stuck his hand inside my son’s pants and grabbed his genitals”, she said. She said Mr Spacey had invited her son to a party, but he had run away from the bar when Mr Spacey had gone to the lavatory. A criminal investigation was now under way, Mrs Unruh said. “Shame on you for what you did to my son. Your actions are criminal,” Mrs Unruh said through her tears. Since the first allegation of sexual advances were made by actor Anthony Rapp on 30 October, US network Netflix axed further production of Mr Spacey’s House of Cards drama, the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced it will no longer give the actor a special Emmy award, and his
agent and publicist dropped him as a client. In response to Mr Rapp’s claims, Mr Spacey said he has no memory of the incident and offered an apology. On 3 November police in the UK confirmed they were investigating an alleged assault on a man from 2008. Mr Spacey said he was seeking treatment after facing the allegations but did not give information about the type. Since then more men have come forward. Barman Kris Nixon, from Belfast, Northern Ireland, said he had been working near the Old Vic in 2007 when Mr Spacey groped him at a party. “Kevin Spacey sat down next to me on a sofa, then reached over and grabbed my penis,” he said. The actor had then suggested he perform a sexual act on Mr Nixon, according to the barman, who then left the party. Two weeks later, Mr Nixon was in the basement of the bar he had been working in, when, he said, he realised Spacey was two feet (60cm) behind him. The actor grabbed Mr Nixon’s waistband and offered to “make it up” to him, he said. “I didn’t want to make a scene about it - he was a customer. I didn’t want to get fired. “Until Anthony Rapp spoke out, I never felt able to tell anyone.” Meanwhile, an American film-maker has told the BBC that he was groped and sexually harassed by Mr Spacey as a 22-year-old junior crew member. The man, now 44, who does not want to be identified, said the “powerful” director had made advances towards him on the shoot of Albino Alligator in 1995.
DEPARTMENT: Deputy Governor’s Office LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum
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This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.
Plumber – CBB5-25
DEPARTMENT: Public Works Department – Water Undertaking LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 4 - $21,935.00 per annum
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Provide support to the Water Undertaking in dealing with all jobs associated with the pipe distribution network – fixing leaks, installation of service connections, disconnections and reconnections. This post will assist with the general maintenance of the entire distribution network.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works Department – Water Undertaking LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY: Grade 4- $21,935.00 per annum
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THE JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION The Judicial Services Commission of the Turks and Caicos Islands invites applications for the position of Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Supreme Court is a superior court of record. Its original jurisdiction in both civil and criminal matters is similar to that exercised by all divisions of Her Majesty's High Court of Justice in England and the Crown Court. In its appellate jurisdiction the Supreme Court deals with all appeals from the Magistrates' Court, and from bodies and persons exercising quasi-judicial powers for special purposes. Candidates for this position must be: · A barrister or solicitor of the United Kingdom, of any other part of the Commonwealth, or of Ireland; · A member of the Faculty of Advocates or a Writer to the Signet of Scotland; or · An attorney of the Supreme Court admitted under the TCI Legal Profession Ordinance or under any law for the time being in force in the Islands making like provision
JOB SUMMARY
And have at least ten (10) years’ standing as such. It is desirable that applicants have some knowledge and experience at the Commercial Bar. The successful candidate will, however, be expected to hear any case that comes before the Supreme Court in its original or appellate jurisdiction including criminal trials and family proceedings. It is unlikely that candidates with no previous judicial experience will be considered.
For more details regarding this position, kindly refer to the attached documents or visit www.gov.tc
RENUMERATION PACKAGE: SALARY - $120,000 per annum (income tax free) PROFESSIONAL ALLOWANCE - $6,000 per annum TELEPHONE ALLOWANCE - $720 per annum TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE - $ 2,760 per annum HOUSING ALLOWANCE – $24,000.00 per annum
Provide support to the Water Undertaking in dealing with all jobs associated with the pipe distribution network – fixing leaks, installation of service connections, disconnections and reconnections. This post will assist with the general maintenance of the entire distribution network.
Please note: Applications that are not accompanied by
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For persons recruited outside of the Turks and Caicos Islands, there is a three (3) year contract extendable on mutual agreement. Other benefits in addition to the above allowances include an end-of-contract gratuity of 10% of salary; return passage for family of up to two children under the age of eighteen (18) years as well as duty free concession on the shipment of personal effects imported within first six (6) months of appointment. 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 Certificate. Applications should be addressed to the Governor’s Office, Waterloo, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands. Applications can be sent by email to: Jaastwood@gov.tc with the subject line being: Puisne Judge Application. If sent by courier, envelopes should have the subject: Puisne Judge Application clearly marked on the front. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS. 16459
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Sheen ‘’categorically denies’’ Haim rape allegation CHARLIE Sheen says there’s no truth to the allegations that he sexually assaulted Corey Haim. A National Enquirer report published Wednesday cited accounts from actor Dominick Brascia and “dozens” of unnamed sources who said Haim told them Sheen raped him while filming the 1986 film, Lucas. At the time, Sheen was 19-years-old and the former child star, who died in 2010, was 13. A representative for Sheen tells E! News in a statement, “Charlie categorically denies these allegations.” As Brascia recalled to the tabloid, “[Haim] told me they smoked pot and had sex. He said they had anal sex. Haim
Charlie Sheen was 19, while the late Corey Haim was 13 when they filmed Lucas in 1986.
said after it happened Sheen became very cold and rejected him. When Corey wanted to fool around again, Charlie was not interested.” Another woman, who said she was an extra for Lucas and spoke on the condition of anonymity, claimed Sheen
inappropriately kissed and solicited sex from her. During a separate alleged incident, a second woman told the National Enquirer that the former Two and a Half Men star attempted to kiss her upon finding out it was her 18th birthday.
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Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox eyes a sale to Walt Disney Meek Mill has been sentenced to two to four years in prison for violating his probation.
Mill sentenced to 2-4 years in prison for violating probation THE Meek shall inherit the cell. Meek Mill was sentenced to two to four years in prison Monday after violating his probation, according to CBS 3. The 30-year-old rapper, who was already under probation for a drug and weapons case, was arrested twice this year. In March, he was arrested in St. Louis and charged with misdemeanor
assault for an altercation with two airport employees. In August, the rapper, whose real name is Robert Rihmeek William, was charged with reckless endangerment for illegally riding his dirt bike in Inwood. He took a plea deal and the case will be dismissed after six months of good behavior and 30 hours of community service.
THE House of Mouse may soon be the new owner of a majority of 21st Century Fox’s film and TV properties. Walt Disney Co. is in talks to buy the movie and TV production studios of Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox, CNBC reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Shares of Fox jumped Monday on the heels of speculation that Murdoch might be unloading the entertainment segment of his Los Angeles-based company — even though the talks were described as on and off . If a deal were struck, it would not include Fox News Channel, according to one person familiar with discussions. Disney, which already owns ABC, can’t own two
The sale would also send ripples throughout the Marvel universe — which Disney acquired in 2009 — and would come as welcome news for fans longing to see the “X-Men” and “Fantastic Four” characters in the same world as “The Avengers” (pictured).
broadcast networks. Fox’s regional sports network would also be carved out of any sale, the source said. The move would beef up Disney’s media conglomerate, allowing it to better compete with
tech giants such as Google, Amazon and Netflix, which has in recent years invaded Hollywood with original programming of their own that’s proven wildly popular and critically successful.
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We are looking for an experienced all-round reporter to join our small team. The successful applicant would have run the gamut of covering community events to court and parliamentary reporting. The ideal candidate should be able to copy edit and be able to write eye-catching headlines, as well as proofread. He or she will be responsible for ensuring that copy is accurate; has correct grammar and follows house style. Applicant should be computer-literate and should know how to use a camera. Please send application to the publisher at Turks & Caicos News Ltd. (The Weekly News) tcweeklynews@gmail.com, or P.O.Box 52, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.
We are looking for a qualified reporter who has strong news gathering and writing skills, as well as the ability and enthusiasm to help keep the country’s leading newspaper ahead of the pack. The position is available for immediate start and the successful candidate will be joining a small, dedicated team covering a wide range of news and features across the islands of the Turks & Caicos. Local knowledge is preferred but not essential, but the successful applicant would have had wide experience in community, court and parliamentary reporting. A working knowledge of computer and photography is essential. The salary for this position will be dependent on experience. Write or email the publisher at tcweeklynews@gmail.com No phone calls please.
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CONTACT: 649-241-3896
this position is for work permit renewal 13615
MARIE SHOP FIVE CAYS Is looking for a
HANDYMAN To work 5 days per week
salary $6.25 per hour this position is for work permit renewal
CONTACT: 649-343-1101
November 11 - 17, 2017
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JOB VACANCIES Duties: Mainly sales and customer service handling
LABOURER
Duties: Warehouse Maintenance
Duties: For general duties such as cleaning and washing
1 DISHWASHER 1 KITCHEN HELPER 1 LABOURER
SUPERVISORS
Duties: Supervising store activities, inventory and staff etc.
LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES & GRAND TURK Telephone: (649) 331-6020, (649) 231-4101 (649) 339-4663 Fax: 941-8155. Email: info@kbhomecenter.com Salary is negotiable Must be willing to work six days per week. Positions available immediately
BARMAID Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week
CONTACT: 441-0548
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CARPENTER Salary: $8.00 per hour
Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour
APPLICATIONS MAY BE HAND DELIVERED TO THE ADDRESS BELOW:
KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
ANITA SIMMONS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC HELPER
BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY
CAICEDO PUB HOUSE
DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a
Is seeking to employ
CONTACT: 333-1199
CONTACT: 946-5396 16317
Position is currently held by a work permit holder
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LABOURER Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 231-6028
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STORE CLERKS
S&G CONSTRUCTION
BAY BISTRO
ANANDA LTD. / KB HOME CENTER
CASABLANCA CASINO
CAICOS CAFÉ LTD. Is seeking to employ a
Is looking for the following
Chef de Partie
1 WAITRESS
• Must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays, 6 days per week • Clean the kitchen after service • Have at least 8 years’ experience • Good knowledge of sautéed seafood, shellfish, meat and poultry, grilling, rotisserie, butchery, sauces, broth and dressing • Must be able to speak English • Physically fit, dependable and hardworking Salaries are based on experience and quality of work
All resumes CV’s letters of reference along with a clean police record must be delivered at Caicos Café Bar and grill, Grace Bay, Providenciales 16324
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Salary $12/ hour (tip included in hourly pay) Excellent customer service, full knowledge of point of sale system, understanding of the nature of Casino business and its requirements, excellent physical condition carrying drinks and walking for hours, full knowledge of food and beverage.
1 LABOURER/ KITCHEN HELPER
Salary $10/hour Excellent physical condition carrying heavy delivery stock, moving heavy kitchen equipment, preparation of bar stock needs. All candidates should have at least 2-5 years’ experience in the same field. Must be willing to work on weekends, night shifts and holidays
Please drop of CV’s at the Casablanca Casino, address to HR. Positions are held by work permit holders16330
BAYVIEW MOTORS Is looking to employ an experienced
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
NOTICE REGULATION 7 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 1990 An Application, REGISTERED PR 13217, by KH Capital Limited For the development of Solar Carport has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on 60805/29 The Bight & Thomas Stubbs on Providenciales. The application as submitted seeks planning consideration for a Solar Carport On The Existing Parking Lot. 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. Dated Posted: 16323
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Developing and administering various human resource plans and procedures for all company personnel • Planning, organizing and controlling all activities of the department. Participating in developing department goals, objectives and systems • Implementing and annually updating compensation programs; rewriting job descriptions as necessary; conducting annual salary surveys and developing merit pool (salary budget); analyzing compensation; monitoring the performance evaluation program and revising as necessary. • Developing, recommending and implementing personnel policies and procedures; preparing and maintaining employee handbooks on policies and procedures; change reporting, annual re-evaluation of policies for cost effectiveness, information activities program and cash flow. • Conducting recruitment effort for all full-time and temporary employees; conducting newemployee orientations; monitoring career-pathing programs, employee relations counseling and exit interviewing; writes and places advertisements. • Establishing and maintaining department records, reports and logs. Participating in administrative staff meeting and attends other meetings, such as seminars. • Maintaining company organization charts and employee directory • Evaluating reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals. • Recommending new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of departments and services performed. • Performing other incidental and related duties as required and assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Possess a tactful, friendly but firm manner • Ability to present information to groups as well as individuals • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; good organizational abilities • Proficient in MS Office applications, good administrative and other computer skills • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, problem resolution skills and negotiating skills • Ability to build strong relations ships and credibility with employees • Ability to handle confidential information appropriately and ethically • Ability to manage the HR over sight of 50-100 employees • Human Resource Certification or related field required • MUST possess 2+ years of Human Resource work experience • Salary range between 42K - 45K per annum commensurate with experience.
The position offers attractive financial and professional rewards for a committed individual. If you have the required skills, please send your CV via email to: hr@ tciautogroup.com or in person at Bayview Motors Ltd. At Suzie’s Turn, Leeward Highway. Please note only short-listed applicants will be contacted 16344
34 CLASSIFIEDS KIN KHOW LITTLE HAVANA Is seeking to employ a CIGAR LOUNGE CAFÉ Providenciales/Grand Turk Is seeking to employ
$6.25 per hour
COOK
$8.00 per hour
CONTACT: 243-7791
Positions held by a work permit holder 16333
MARTHA C CAMPBELL THE LOWER BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
FN&M VARIETY Is seeking to employ a
STOCKER
KITCHEN HELPER STORE CLERKS KITCHEN HELPER Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 3473871 OR 231-7099
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Held by a work permit holder
PROPERTY CARETAKER
CASHIER CLEANER
CONTACT: 246-3681
CONTACT: 345-2090
Salary: $6.50 per hour
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Salary: $6.25 per hour
FULL-TIME VILLA CHEF IS NEEDED
REQUIREMENTS • Candidate to have a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience, at least a minimum of five (5) years in Luxury Villas. • Must have you own vehicle • Ability to perform Culinary arts at a confident and spectacular high end • Meal Prep cook • Master Italian, French, Asian, Kosher, Vegan and Paleo cuisine • Available to communicate
effective with VIP Guests, Owners and Suppliers • First-Aid certified • Medical examination to confirm health fitness • Deep cleaning of entire kitchen • Housekeeping when required • Excellent written and spoken English This position is new. Belongers preferred Salary Range: $1500-$2000 per month
For further information email glennrgerrard@gmail.com 16292
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MAXINE WALKIN BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
TEMPORARY IP/ VAS ENGINEER
MESSENGER BAPTIST CHURCH FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
BRUCE TWA (946-4261)
DOMESTIC WORKER
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB:
The IP/VAS Engineer will be responsible for the real-time management of all VAS, HSPA/ LTE Core (Mobile packet core), Broadband IP based networks. They will assist in the design and implementation of all IP Core, Mobile Packet Core and Charging System Networks. They will also manage and maintain Policy and Charging Infrastructure. They will provide first-line identification and resolution of faults, and ensure that all required documentation is maintained in a timely basis.
BABYSITTER Salary: $6.50 per hour
CLEANER
5 days per week to clean, wash, Iron and assist where necessary. Part Time. Salary $10/hr.
CONTACT: 342-3717
CONTACT: 241-3609
CONTACT: TWA@TMWLAW.TC OR 946-4261. PREFERENCE TO TCISLANDERS. POSITION CURRENTLY HELD BY PERMIT HOLDER. 16283
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MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for the design, installation and support of all Packet Core and IP based systems to support the technical operations of the business. • Design IP Numbering an addressing schemes, Development, Configuration and Implementation of IP based systems • Perform dimensioning and capacity planning of IP network • Planning, designing and management of all Mobile Packet Core technologies. • Management and maintenance of all Ericsson Charging System Nodes CCN, SDP, AIR. • Management and maintenance of all Packet Core systems which include, Ericsson SGSN-MME, EPG, Ericsson Mobile Packet Backbone Network (MPBN) for LTE, WCDMA, DNS and AAA. • Responsible for operation and maintenance of all Policy and Mobile Data Billing Systems • Responsible for all IP based systems, which include Cisco network devices (Routers and Switches), SUN Solaris/Linux servers, Checkpoint and Juniper Firewalls to ensure their high availability. • Managing and coordinating activities that involves updates and changes by external partners in including Roaming and ISP upstream providers. • Develop and schedule preventative and corrective maintenance policies and procedures, such as regular backups, spares inventory, to ensure high availability of all VAS and IP based systems. • Ensure that Digicel TCI continue to operate on secure local and wide area networks with the implementation of VPN technologies and firewall policy management • Ensure that network metrics are closely monitored (QoS and KPIs) and captured so as to provide proactive network management, as well as regular feedback on network performance in the form of reports to management • Provide IP Support to other departments and external parties as required
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE JOB
• 5-7 years’ experience in VAS and IP based network design, implementation and administration • CCNA, CCNP certification and Solid hands on experience with Cisco devices • In-depth knowledge of switching, routing, technologies, DNS, Mobile data LTE, WCDMA, GSM • In-depth knowledge of Ericsson Charging System, CCN, SDP, AIR. • In-depth knowledge and experience with UNIX and/or Linux systems. • Design, implementation and operational knowledge of network security (VPN, firewall management, intrusion detection) • Knowledge of ISP/Service provider IP configurations • Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Computer Sciences. DEADLINE:
Salary: 150 per week
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POSITION AVAILABLE
Audio/Video Editor
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
Responsible for Preparing programs for television, advertisements, titles and graphics
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Responsible for creative materials liaising with the creative team, graphic designer and the Marketing Director to ensure smooth and efficient delivery. • Responsible for accuracy and consistency of written, visual and web materials. • Work with various offices to produce production schedules for creative proofs and liaise with international offices. Experience, Qualifications and Skills: • Certificate or Diploma related to video editing • Eight or more years experience in Television Broadcasting (must possess relevant certification) with good production/trafficking skills and be able to work in a fast paced environment. • Skilful operator of Audio/Video Editing Systems working on both online and offline materials as well as on special communication projects • Knowledge of TV, Camera, and Lighting for Quality Control, Animations, Motion Graphics • Production experience, good interpersonal skills and creative ability, good storytelling skills, a methodical mind, and ability to communicate well. • Ability to meet deadlines and have strong organizational skills as well as an eye for detail. • Management skills would be an asset. • Required to work evenings, weekends and holidays Salary commensurate with experience.
Send Resumes to kay@acltci.tc or P.O. Box 230 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. No telephone calls please.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD FORWARD THEIR RESUME TO HRTCI@ DIGICELGROUP.COM, NO LATER THAN November17,2017 16320
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OPEN JOB POSITION DATE OPEN: October 2, 2017 START DATE: ASAP
Guest Services Supervisor RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Greets guest and processes resort orientation and in-room registration • Keeps current on resort accommodations, services and area attractions • Responds to guest inquiries for information • Arranges for services requested by the guest by working with other departments as appropriate • Stays current with developments in the resort by reviewing and updating the communication log • Maximizes revenue and cash flow by promoting resort services, amenities, food & beverage outlets and services • Makes reservations accordance with resort's yield management practices • Processes guest credit at check-in in accordance with resort policy • Identifies and records special billing instructions and notifies Accounting • Obtains appropriate approvals and signatures • Follows resort policy on posting and cash banks • Creates a Grace Bay Club experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of: o Ownership - Takes personal responsibility and shows initiative in work planning and problem-solving. o Personalized Service - Shows personal attention to guests' unique needs, interests and expectations. o Expertise - Keeps informed and demonstrates job knowledge, following all job and service standards. o Natural Approach - Provides genuine service through actions that display self-confidence, grace and courtesy to guests and colleagues. Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $2,500 - $2,900 per month DATE OPEN: October 2, 2017 START DATE: ASAP
Fine Dining Restaurant Manager JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Certification in Food & Beverage Management • A minimum of 4 years’ experience operating a luxury a la carte restaurant • Experience in quality and efficiency initiatives • Must be able to work with different types of people, meet challenges with a positive attitude and live the standards of our organization. • Responsible for ordering and receiving food and beverage shipments. • Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records. • Responsible for hiring and training restaurant staff • Evaluate employees and conduct shift line ups and restaurant cost controls • Micros Administrative Knowledge Required. • Certified Departmental Trainer • Extensive knowledge of wines from around the world (Sommelier educational training would be an added advantage) • Expertise in fine wines and knowledge of Wine Spectator’s
Award Process. • Ability to conduct Wine Training / tasting and pairing with food. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $38,000 - $48,300 per month DATE OPEN: October 2, 2017 START DATE: ASAP
Sommelier
Job Overview: Grace Bay Club Food and Beverage operation is looking for a Sommelier that will be responsible of all aspects of the resorts wine programs - purchasing, storage, and selling, training staff.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Ensure the complete satisfaction of all guests. • Actively support, demonstrate and energize the Grace Bay Resorts' Credo and Mission. • Direct, implement and maintain our service and management philosophy, which serves as a guide to respective staff. • Decide on what wines etc to provide our guests, patrons and owners • Cost control and inventory management • Ensure that dining patrons are able to find a wine within their budget that fits their tastes and complements their food. • Work with the culinary staff to find suitable wines to pair with dishes on the menu. • Work on the floor of the restaurant, helping customers to decide the exact wine that best meets their needs. In order to participate in an incentive program which is derived from the overall Beverage Sales, this sommelier position will also be responsible for the following aspects of the beverage department: • Inventory and Ordering - Responsible for keeping track of working bar inventories, storeroom inventory. Negotiates pricing with suppliers. Receive, check, and enter items into inventory upon arrival, and ensure that paperwork is processed for bookkeeping and payment. • Pricing and Sales Transactions – This person should know their numbers. Should be able to cross check the sales numbers against the inventory received. • Loss Prevention and Maximizing Profit (Got to be strong in this area). - This position will be tasked with preventing product loss and maximizing profit. Data derived by comparing inventory with individual bartender sales and total sales figures is communicated to upper management. Any inconsistency needs to be dealt with immediately.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Certified Master Sommelier or equivalent • High school diploma, some/all college • 2+ years’ experience as Head Sommelier in a 4/5 star establishment • International experience preferred, • Been a successful salesman in the previous restaurants of employment, worked with wine lists that cover all the regions represented in our wine list. (United States, South America, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Europe) and have an education as Sommelier This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $28,000 - $36,000 per annum
DATE OPEN: October 2, 2017 START DATE: ASAP
Cook
Job Overview: A Cook’s major responsibility is to prepare food, help the kitchen workers in the preparation of food items and set up allocated stations for menu, as instructed by Chef and compliant with standards. They also arrange, prepare and break down the stations while maintaining the uppermost hygienic standards. Shifts vary. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $10.00 - $11.50 per hour DATE OPEN: October 2, 2017 START DATE: December 1, 2017
Mixologist
Lead Bar Mixologist The Grace Bay Club is looking for a proven Mixologist, who is passionate about the art of hand crafted cocktails, beer and wine to give our guests the full Food and Beverage experience.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Bar Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: • Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service • Maintain a professional but engaging interaction with Resort’s guests and colleagues. • Assist guests regarding all beverage menu items in an informative and helpful way • Mix drinks and control the beverage stock as per guidelines • Extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits • Have full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions • Have full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, contents and preparation methods • Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards • Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage • Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous International Mixologist experience in leading hotels/resorts. • Certified in Flair Bartending from reputed institution. • Excellent knowledge of all beverage products, beer, wine and spirits • Previous point of sale system experience an asset • Excellent communication and organizational skills • Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities • Highly responsible & reliable • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment • Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): • Constant standing and walking throughout shift • Frequent lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs • Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting • Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $3,000 - $3,400 per month
Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than November 30, 2017 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1081 Email: delthia.russell@gracebayclub.com | Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies
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POSITION AVAILABLE:
PRESTIGE BEAUTY SALON & BOUTIQUE
RONALD STORE
KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
BLUE HILLS Is looking to fill the following positions
BARBER Salary: $7.50 per hour
CASHIER LABOURER
CONTACT: 345-2403
CONTACT: 649-244-2327
BRANFORD HARVEY PROVIDENCIALES Is looking for a
CACTUS KRAFTS
GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
PRESSER
• Minimum of 5 years experience in pressing with emphasis on specialty items; wedding gowns, cocktail dresses, drapes, suits etc. • Excellent finishing quality and efficiency is required. • Must be able to stand for long hours and manage hot working conditions. • Must be fluent in English and be a team worker. • All applicants will be required to demonstrate skills. • Pay dependent on pieces pressed per hour, approx. $12/hr.
Email resume to info@pioneertci.com
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Marketing & Communications Specialist JOB DESCRIPTION:
We’re looking for a results-driven marketing and sales representative to actively seek out, court and engage new clients. Through marketing both online and offline you will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost topline revenue growth, customer acquisition levels, and profitability. The ideal candidate will be able to combine excellent customer service with, have proven, prospecting, negotiating and closing skills, be self-confident and highly motivated to sell.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have proven knowledge of HubSpot CRM/Marketing software as well as MS Office and Big Commerce Websites. • Minimum Education and Workplace Experience required: Associate College Degree, 6 year’s minimum of Marketing Experience with Marketing, Social Media, and Sales Diplomas. • Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales. • Excellent marketing, selling, communication and negotiation skills. • Proven knowledge current of social media and online marketing techniques. • Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills. • Excellent public speaking skills. • Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs. • Generating sales leads through online and offline channels. • Customer oriented, excellent communication and presentation skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Present, promote and sell our products to prospective customers. • Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships. • Reach out to customer leads through cold calling/email and follow up on responses. • Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction. • Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products. • Develop easy-to-use, clear, concise, comprehensible content for web based blog and social media outlets. • Optimize our website for search engines and improve search-engine rankings. • Develop relationships with websites to obtain quality links. • Develop and maintain social media profiles on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. • Drive traffic to websites using a variety of methods. • Design, manage and deliver email lists. • Craft email campaigns and integrate other online presences including social media outlets with email campaigns. Remuneration is commensurate to experience and commission based.
Please submit CV by email no later than November 24, 2017 to: turksislandmarketing@gmail.com. Preference will be given to Experienced and Qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders.
Salary $6.25 per hour.
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ULON PARKER MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY Is looking for a
LABOURER
to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per week
CONTACT: 649-332-5020
this position is for work permit renewal 13605
LABOURER to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 649-341-3247
this position is held by a work permit renewal 13614
VANS TIRE SHOP FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking to employ a
SALES PERSON SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 332-0800
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CARDINAL ARTHUR MIDDLE CAICOS
Is seeking to employ a
TIREMAN Salary: $6.25 per hour
MASON
CONTACT: 232-7177
CONTACT: 231-0730
Position is held by a work permit holder 16329
Salary: $10 per hour
Position is held by a work permit holder 16291
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THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS BAYVIEW MOTORS LTD. GOLDSMITH/KUBERA LTD NEEDS
Is seeking looking to employ an
STORE CLERK
Automotive Repair Technician Duties: Mainly sales and customer service handling
DUTIES INCLUDE:DOMESTIC
WORKER
Duties: For general duties such as cleaning and washing
• Identify mechanical problems, often by using computerized diagnostic equipment • Test parts and systems to ensure they are working properly Duties: educating, promoting and sellingparts various of jewels. Must be • Follow checklists to make sure all critical aretypes examined willing to travel to define various gems and stones to the • Perform basic auto and carehave andability maintenance services customers and staff. • Replace worn or malfunctioning parts Jewelry repairman must be able to repair jewelry and watches • Use testing equipment to ensure that repairs and maintenance are effective
JEWELER/JEWELRY REPAIRMAN
LABOURER
Duties: Warehouse Maintenance MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Must possess adequate tools to perform duties • Must be able work with little or no supervision Duties: Managing the store, inventory and staff etc. • Must have experience using computerized diagnostic equipment • Must possess a valid TCI Driver’s License. • Must possess applicable ASE Certification or equivalent Salary range is $28.00 - $30.00 perneeds flat rate hour commensurate withfood, DUTIES: Assist with medical to wheelchair person, prepare experience and qualifications. housekeeping ETC.
MANAGERS
CAREGIVER
BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY
APPLICATIONS MAY BE HAND TO THE ADDRESS BELOW Please email all application toDELIVERED syrmondg@bayviewmotors.com KUBERA LTD/ GOLDMITH, CENTRAL SQUARE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be PROVIDENCIALES AND FRONT STREET GRAND TURK. TELEPHONE: (649) contacted for an (649) interview. 231-4101; (649) 347-1482; (649) 332-4103; 332-4104; FAX: 946-4104: EMAIL: Bayview Motors Ltd.FROM $6.50 TO $10. MUST BE GOLDSMITHTCI@GMAIL.COM SALARY RANGES P.O Box SIX 619, Leeward Highway, Providenciales WILLING TO WORK DAYS PER WEEK. POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.
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CARIBBEAN BUILDERS CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a
CAYS CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD. is seeking employment for the following:
DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.50 per hour
1) LABOURER
CONTACT: 244-0065
CONTACT 342-1222
Interested candidate may
Position is held by a work permit holder 16301
regarding employment
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D & S CONSTRUCTION
CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST
CLARENCE WALKIN
COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION
LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
HANDYMAN/ MAINTENANCE WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER
CLEANER
CONTACT: 332-4903
CONTACT: 347-0890
CONTACT: 231-0337
Salary: $7.00 per hour
Position is held by a work permit holder 16298
BLUE MOUNTAIN Is seeking to employ a
Salary: $6.25 per hour
Position is held by a work permit holder 16302
Salary: $6.50 per hour
Position is held by a work permit holder 16274
SEEKS
Main duties will be domestic duties. Must be able to speak English, Salary starts at $6.50 per hour
to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour
Will have to work 6 days a week. Deadline for applications is November 17th 2017.
CONTACT: 649-7217 this position is held by a
Interested persons should send applications via fax at (649) 941-8472
Only applicants selected will be contacted. 16299
13613
Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 345-3914
16289
Is looking for an
1 DOMESTIC WORKER
LABOURER
CORIELAN SMITH
MW LTD.
Deseree Mcintosh
PROVIDENCIALES Is looking for a
work permit holder
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ASSISTANT GALLERY MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Post secondary degree in arts or related discipline • Minimum 10 years experience in silks screen printing • Commercial painting and design • In-depth knowledge of materials from screen printing • Impeccable customer service skills • Liaising with suppliers and customers • Office and computer skills (MS Office and Photoshop) • Art Painting • Art Instruction • Bookkeeping • Must be available to work long hours, weekends and holidays especially during the season
DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Manual Silk Screen
PROPRIETOR’S STRATA PLAN #41 MANAGEMENT CO. LTD seeks to fill the following position:
ONE (1) LABOURER Interested persons must be willing to work hard, must work responsible, reliable and trustworthy. Must be willing to work with little or no supervision. Schedule work hours are 7am to 5pm. Applicants must work be willing to work on holidays and weekends. Salary: $400.00 per week.
PLEASE CONTACT 941-3082
ADVERTISE
IN THIS SPACE!
Prospective TC Islander applicants are also free to lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board.
ONLY
$33
CALL 946-4664
wanted for SURFside Ocean Academy
• Day to day running od brewing and bottling and canning operation • Winemaking and alcoholic malt beverages • Developing quality recipe formulation and ingredients selectionhandling and assessment of raw materials and grains • Controlling quality of product and keeping the facility and equipment clean and operation. • Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. • Purchasing of raw materials.
SKILLS
-experience servicing scuba equipment and outboard engines -Work 6 days/week on a Team in the sun and on Holidays -must have a passion for teaching, the environment and deliver 5 star service -able to maintain 100% safety on and under the water
• • • • •
Strong communications skills Sound technical knowledge of brewing, winemaking and distilling Understanding of microbiology and aseptic lab technique Ability to maintain organized records of brew and quality control data] Efficient computer skills
Salary $50,000 per year or commensurate with experience
PAY: $500/week base salary
Work permit renewal Please email resume to dave@turksheadbeer.com Provo Beverages Industrial Park, Providenciales, TCi
CONTACT MORGAN AT MORGAN@ SURFSIDEOCEANACADEMY.COM OR 231-5437 Deadline to apply is November 30, 2017. This position is not currently held by an expatriate worker.
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HEAD BREWER
PER WEEK
SCUBA DIVE TEACHERS
ALSO REQUIRED:
Contact: Albert 649-242-4548 for more information and in order to submit resumes/portfolios. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.
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MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS: -PADI OWSI and PADI Freedive Instructor -first aid certifications -Valid driver license with van/truck qualifications -additional watersports certifications preferred
Remuneration: $12.00 per hour plus commission
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38 CLASSIFIEDS ADRIAN WILLIAMS LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a
ALDARRO’S CONSTRUCTION OF GRAND TURK is seeking to employ a
ALL ABOUT YOU AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a
HELPER LABOURER LABOURER Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 243-0282
Position is held by a work permit holder 16358
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Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 649-331-1625
Position is held by a work permit holder 16423
B&B SERVICES
Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following
RCO LTD
BARTENDER $6.25 PER HOUR CHEF $7.00 PER HOUR KITCHEN HELPER $ 6.25 PER HOUR GARDENER $6.25 PER HOUR DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 PER HOUR
DANNY BUOY’S
LABOURER $6.25 PER HOUR CHANNY’S HAIR LOUNGE COSMETOLOGIST $7.00 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 245-6962 These positions are currently held by work permit holders
16415
Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week
GET LEGAL HELP ON YOUR INSURANCE CLAIM CALL OR EMAIL US AT
duncansonlaw@gmail.com duncansonlaw.office@gmail.com 649-941-4444/ 649-245-1314/649-348-5744 DUNCANSON & CO BARRISTERS & ATTORNEYS
CONTACT: 231-3892
16121
16383
BLACK BOY & JEAN TRUCKING
SOUTH DOCK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
LABOURER
BUILDING MATERIALS LEEWARD HIGHWAY IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY
C&S PROFESSIONALS Acting on behalf of our client Diane Williams who is seeking to employ a
1 $8.00 MECHANIC PER HOUR
1 PAINTER $8.00 PER HOUR
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY MIDDLE CAICOS Is seeking to employ a
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
1 LABOURER $6.25 PER HOUR
LABOURER
LABOURER
CONTACT: 332-5020 POSITION IS HELD BY A
CONTACT: 946-4131 POSITIONS ARE HELD BY
CONTACT: 241-5922 Position is currently held by a
CONTACT: 246-3062
WORK PERMIT HOLDER
16361
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
WORK PERMIT HOLDERS
16150
JOB SUMMARY ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS, INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS OF DUCTED AND NONDUCTED AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • INSTALLATION OF MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AND RHEEM SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ELCTRICAL AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS. • FAULT CODE RAPAIRS ON MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AND RHEEM SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ELCTRICAL AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS. NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • MINIMUM OF 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN SIMILAR POSITION • ELECTRICAL, REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING TRADE CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES • MUST BE MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CERTIFIED • ABILITY TO SPEAK ENGLISH SALARY: NEGOTIABLE BETWEEN $25-$42K PER ANNUM BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE. ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT RESUME, CONTACT INFORMATION, COVER LETTER AS WELL AS THREE CHARACTER REFERENCES (ONE FROM A PREVIOUS EMPLOYER), COPIES OF CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES, POLICE RECORD AND A COPY OF PASSPORT PHOTO PAGE TO office@aircool.tc FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL office@aircool.tc POSITION CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER, BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY. APPLICATION DEADLINE 30-11-2017
work permit holder
16428
CLOVERLEAF AGENCY
Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 246-7382
Position held by work permit holder 16357
COCO BISTRO Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER Salary: $6.25 per hour Maintenance work around the property. Must be able to do any duties given by the Manager. Belongers need only apply. All resumes/Cv’s letters of reference along with a clean police record must be forwarded to
FAX: 649-946-5369 and the Labour Board or email: cocobistro@tciway.tc
16402
Salary: $200 per week
Position is held by a work permit holder 16407
CINDY DICKENSON Is seeking to employ a
Acting on behalf of our client GEE HANDFIELD NORTH CAICOS Seeking to employ a
LABOURER AIR CONDITION TECHNICIAN
Salary: $6.50 per hour
FULL-TIME NURSE’S AID NEEDED For Evening and weekend work for Basia Zaidan. Position is Live-In and candidate must have a car. Salary is $1500 per month.
Please send CV via email to tranquilitytci@gmail.com or drop off to P.O. Box 433, Providenciales 16450
BABYSITTER Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 345-6688
Position is currently held by a work permit holder 16416
CASABLANCA CASINO
Is looking for a candidate in the following FULL TIME position
DICE DEALER SALARY: $14 PER HOUR CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AT LEAST 3-5 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE IN THE CASINO INDUSTRY, FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ALL CASINO TABLE GAMES. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK NIGHT SHIFT, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. Please drop off CV’s at Casablanca Casino. Position held by work permit holder
16391
November 11 - 17, 2017
C&J CONSULTANCY
COCO BISTRO RESTAURANT in Grace Bay is looking for a
• Must be able to work 6 days/nights and weekends including holidays • Be a team leader and work well under pressure • This is a hands on job • $24,000/ annum Applicants must be able to understand and speak English, physically fit, dependable and hardworking
All resumes/Cv’s letters of reference along with a clean police record must be forwarded to fax: 649-946-5369 and the Labour Board or email: cocobistro@tciway.tc This position is held by a work permit holder Deadline for application is November 28th, 2017
Is seeking to employ a
GARDENER/ LABOURER Salary: $6.25 per hour CONTACT: 244-8820 AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a
Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 345-8242
16441
EBEN-NEZER BLUE HILLS
IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
Interested persons must forward resumes and qualification to robert@dnbautoparts.com or dnbautoparts@tciway.tc 16427
DEEP BLUE CLEANING SERVICES
LUXURY CAR wash is looking for a
A NANNY/ HOUSEKEEPER Willing to work nights/ weekends, six days a week and holidays Salary: $500 bi-weekly
Contact: darling86@hotmail.com
16439
Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 345-5282
Position held by a work permit holder 16374
EDVARD JEAN BLUE HILLS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
Hours of work 8 am to 5 pm, mon – Sat. Salary is $ 6. 25 per hour, please
TO WORK 8 am – 5 PM, Mon to Sat Salary is $6.25 per hour.
CONTACT 649-241-3019
PLEASE CONTACT 649 242 8558
ERCO LTD
G-SPOT BAR
16442
GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a
BUTLER
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week
CONTACT: 343-0353
CONTACT: 241-0452
CONTACT: 231-1368
POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
16368
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
16286
AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ
1 NAIL TECHNICIAN Position is held by work permit holder
1 HAIRDRESSER $6.25 per hour
1 DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 per hour
Interested persons must forward resumes and qualification to robert@dnbautoparts.com or dnbautoparts@tciway.tc 16390
WANTED
16443
FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
BAR WAITRESS Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 241-0611
Position is currently held by a work permit holder 16414
Email: thekissingfishcateringco@yahoo. com Position is held by a work permit holder 16382
D’DIVA SALON
1. Estimate cost for repair jobs 2. Straighten bent or twisted frames/weld metal parts 3. Remove, repair, or replace fenders, doors, or other body parts 4. File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces 5. Able to paint vehicle to prescribe standard 6. A minimum of ten years’ experience in repairing Japanese, American and European vehicles 7. Applicant must be willing to work weekends and holidays 8. Salary US$12/hr
DOMESTIC JANITOR LABOURER WORKER
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
16367
Security Guard: $6.25-$8.00 per hour Cleaner: $6.25 per hour Car Washer: $6.25 per hour Labourer: $6.25 per hour Mechanic: $12-$30 per hour Sales Clerk: $6.25 per hour Held by work permit holder
D&B AUTO REPAIRS
1. Prepare rental and return documents accurately and completely 2. Qualify each customer using our company rental requirement guidelines 3. Review rental parameters with all customers to ensure a complete understanding of our rates and service charges. 4. Minimum two year experience 5. Must have good marketing skills and willing to work on weekends and holidays 6. Salary based on commission.
LABOURER CLEANER POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
VENETIAN ROAD Is seeking to employ
AUTO RENTAL AGENT AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN
Is seeking to employ a
NAIL TECHNICIAN
16403
D&B AUTO REPAIRS
16397
D’DIVA SALON
CLIVE WHENT
Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following V&M Security, Maid to Clean, Spotless Car Wash, Provo Stevedoring, Discount Auto parts, D&J Restaurant and Bar
COOK
• Must have the following qualifications: • At least 6 years’ experience in an up market restaurant • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Publisher • Culinary Degree • Willing to work on the line daily and do any job required
D&U LANDSCAPING
CLASSIFIEDS 39
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
CONTACT: 242-3365
16436
DREADZ
DEYON SEYMOUR
Is seeking to employ a
LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a
SALON HELPER
GARDENER Salary: $250 per week
Salary: $6.50 per down Must be willing to work 6 days per week
CONTACT: 247-2192
CONTACT: 332-2182
16372
16393
DISCOUNT LIQUORS LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER Salary: $7.00 per hour
CONTACT: 946-4536
Positon held by a work permit holder 16419
40 CLASSIFIEDS
November 11 - 17, 2017
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
G&G CONSTRUCTION BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
VACANCY
PLANT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for supervision of the plant maintenance department staff and the recommendations for network upgrades along with proactive maintenance to ensure the TCI HFC network is maintained efficiently and responsibly
GEORGE GUZMAN BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER Position held by work permit holder Salary: $6.50 per hour
DOMESTIC WORKER CARPENTER $8.00 per hour
Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 241-2962
CONTACT: 241-1096
16435
16434
BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 3 days per week
CONTACT: 244-9696 Position held by a work permit holder
16375
JAMES HAMILTON
NORTH CAICOS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Splice multiple count fibre optic cables and trouble shoot the fibre optic network • Install and trouble shoot power supplies ranging 60 to 90 volts AC • Install, activate and balance CATV optical nodes along with all associated HFC active components for forward and return path signal for both TV and internet (DOCSIS 3.0) • Understand HFC network and provide design recommendations where required • Proficient in using HFC test equipment (DSAM 6300, OTDRs, Spectrum Analyzers) • Willing to work beyond normal business hours for the protection of the network and provide excellent customer experience. • Hire, train, and evaluate assigned staff. • Coordinate installation activity with customer service and sales departments. • Perform quality control checks of completed installations. • Undertake vehicle and tool audits on a regular basis to ensure DIGICEL corporate image is being maintained. • Complete weekly, monthly or other reports as required. • Consult with customers to resolve installation concerns. • Submit work order paperwork in a timely and completed manner on a daily basis to dispatch • Ensure that technical quality and safety standards are adhered to at all times • Stock company vehicle with necessary tools, supplies and equipment and maintain all company assets in accordance with DIGICEL Code of Conduct and Ethics
JACQUELIN DESRONVIL
Horizon Construction is seeking to employ a
STEEL ERECTOR WORKER This position requires a well-rounded person who is detail oriented, and capable of performing the installation of metal studs and tracks, metal panels, light electrical, plumbing, sheetrock framing and interior finishing - as needed.
PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO: INFO@ HORIZONCONSTRUCTION.TC OR 649-946-5413 Deadline: November 15, 2017
16369
LABOURER SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 242-9009 POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
16371
JOCELYN C SEIDE
KB HOMES CENTER
K & J VARIETY
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE/ STORE CLERK
LABOURER
HELPER
CONTACT: 342-4704
CONTACT: 244-0893 Position is currently held
Is seeking to employ a
Is seeking to employ a
Is seeking to employ a
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• • • •
Degree in BS Electrical or Electronics or equivalent Certified Fibre Optic Cable Technician or installer Must have 10-15 years related experience in fiber optic and cable TV industry Demonstrated leadership skills through minimum of two years of managing teams.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. • Valid driver’s license and ability to use standard tools • Ability to work within confined spaces, such as crawl spaces, manholes etc, while performing duties of this job. • The employee is regularly required to use; hands and fingers, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms • The employee is frequently required to; stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch as well as talk and hear. • Must be capable of carrying heavy equipment and is required to climb poles using ladders up to 32ft, must frequently lift and or move up to 70 pounds and have the ability to pull equivalent of up to 150 pounds of force • Must maintain a high level of confidentiality and work with highly sensitive data and information • Ability to work unsupervised and handle multiple priority assignments simultaneously • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills • Demonstrate ability to work in cross-functional teams • Ability to meet deadlines while paying attention to detail • High degree of initiative and creativity
Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week
CONTACT: 339-4663
16418
KETTELEY MOORE Is seeking to employ a
CARETAKER Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 231-6145
DEADLINE:
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD FORWARD THEIR RESUME TO HRTCI@DIGICELGROUP.COM, NO LATER THAN November 24, 2017 16401
Positions held by work permit holder 16385
Salary: $6.25 per hour
Position is currently held by a work permit holder
16399
KENRIC HALL is seeking a
Salary: $6.25 per hour
by a work permit holder
16395
KENARD CRUICKSHANK Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER to work 5 days per week in South Caicos salary $6.50 per hour.
CONTACT: 649-243-2112
16410
LABOURER Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 332-3866
Position is held by a work permit holder 16437
November 11 - 17, 2017
LAV MANAGEMENT TURTLE COVE IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
CLEANER SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 946-8522 POSITION IS HEKD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
16360
OLYMPIC CONSTRUCTION NEEDS
6 CERTIFIED TILE SETTERS AT $8.00 PER HOUR, WITH CERTIFICATION
1 CERTIFIED SPRAY PAINTER AT $8.00 PER HOUT, WITH CERTIFICATION
CONTACT: 431-1241
16359
CLASSIFIEDS 41
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS LEW 1 SHIPPING
seeks the following persons:
TWO (2) DECKHANDS
to load and off load Barge must have a STCW Certificate, must be willing to live on barge. Starting at $6.25 per hour
CONTACT : 941-5707
16413
NOBLE SECURITY
IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
LEW 1 SHIPPING seeks
Is seeking to employ a
ONE (1) LABOURER
to work 6 days per week. Basic salary
CONTACT: 941-5707
16421
NEW STYLE CONSTRUCTION THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
SECURITY OFFICER SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK
LABOURER
CONTACT: 341-9646 POSITION IS HELD BY A
CONTACT: 946-8876
WORK PERMIT HOLDER
16365
LUXURY CAR WASH
Salary: $6.25 per hour
Only Belongers need to apply
16430
MICHAEL LIGHTBOURNE
CAR WASHER MASON Salary: $250 per week
CONTACT: 342-3348 This position is currently held by a work permit holder
16394
MR. GROUPER
M.A.L Contractors Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
Salary: $8.00 per hour Required to work weekends and holidays
CONTACT: 946-8876
16432
THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
BARTENDER Salary: $6.25 per hour Required to work weekends and holidays
CONTACT: 242-6780 Only Belongers need to apply
16429
Mystique Car Rental & Tours Ltd. Is Seeking to Employ
CAR RENTAL AGENT 1. Must be fluent in English with the ability to compose emails etc. 2. Have a second language Spanish would be an asset 3. Must be computer literate 4. Must be customer service oriented 5. Must be willing to work on weekends, holidays and at nights 6. Three references required
7. Minimum of 5 years experience 8. Age 25 or older 9. Clean driver license-minimum of five years 10. Knowledge of TSO rental software 11. Well groomed Salary will be based on qualification and experiences.
Please forward resume to Mystique Car Rental & Tours Ltd 72 Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Deadline: November 30,2017
16411
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
PHARMACIST DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serves patients with kind and caring disposition • Prepares medications • Counsels and monitors patients drug therapies • Gives pharmacological advice and information to multidisciplinary health care team, • Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physicians orders • Detects and resolves therapeutic incompatibilities • Provides pharmacological advice and information via phone and in person to patients and health care professionals.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Margaritaville Grand Turk currently seeks to employ the following persons:
ENTERTAINMENT SUPERVISOR STILT WALKER STORES KEEPER STORES PORTER DINING ROOM & RESTAURANT CAPTAINS SERVERS/WAITERS HOST/ HOSTESS HOUSEKEEPERS, BUSSERS & RUNNERS BARTENDER S BARBACKS CHEF STEWARD KITCHEN HELPERS COOKS ASSISTANT COOKS RETAIL MANAGER RETAIL STORE CLERKS
• Must have certification from accredited university/institution and valid professional licenses through valid and acceptable regulation authority • Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a Retail Pharmacy environment • Skilled at interacting with customers of all socioeconomic backgrounds • Ability to operate Point-of-Sale and Kroll software programs • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Competent and reliable professional, committed and experience • Salary is based on qualifications and experience • POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.
Persons must be able to work long hours, holidays and weekends and be willing to work as part of a team. Submit applications accompanied by a resume to the Human Resource Department at nrobinson@margaritavillecaribbean.com or by faxing to 649-946-1514.
BELONGERS ONLY NEED TO APPLY, QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MAY APPLY VIA EMAIL TO: ISLANDPHARMACY@TCIWAY.TC. ADDRESSED TO THE ATTENTION OF BUSINESS MANAGER, MRS. MELANIE DELANCY
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 30TH November 2017 Whilst we thank every applicant for their interest in Margaritaville Grand Turk, only short-listed persons will be contacted. Only applications from Belongers will be accepted.
16392
16412
42 CLASSIFIEDS
NOTICE OF DORMANT ACCOUNT
PALM VENTURES LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a
(Regulation 2) Name of Financial Institution/TIN of Financial Institution SCOTIABANK (TCI) LTD
LABOURER
Address of Financial Institution
Salary: $6.25 per hour
88 CHEROKEE ROAD LEEWARD HIGHWAY PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
CONTACT: 431-0917
Change of name, if any, of the Financial Institution THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA
Only Belongers need to apply
16431
ROXY BEAUTY SALON
The public is hereby given notice that (SCOTIABANK (TCI) LTD) holds the following dormant accounts– Account Type Account Name
Savings
Jonathan Brown
Savings
Daniel S. Simmons
Savings
Gordon Robinson
Savings
Tessier Isabel V
Savings
Adlaid Carter
Chequing
Pennylaine Photos
Savings
Dengel Sieglinde
Chequing
Haitian Baptist
Chequing
Atlas Contract
Chequing
Regenesis Foundation
Chequing
Island Sea
Savings
Chrishawn L Boyce
Chequing
Savings
Kimona A Watson
Turks and Caicos Equities Ltd
Savings
Deondra A Wilson
Chequing
Provo Teen Club
Savings
Claudy Sainvil
Chequing
Ricketts & Associates
Savings
Desmond Quant Jr.
Chequing
The Grand Turk Crick
Savings
David Devries
Savings
Yanely Thomas
Savings
Predrag Krstajic
Savings
Malike O Cummings
Savings
Tolani S/A Shingrani
Savings
Simmons Daniel S
Savings
Craig Alexande Shaw
Savings
St Fleur Bremeus
Savings
Mark Piekarz
Savings
Marie Victor
Savings
Christopher Taylor
Chequing
Lemitek/SSSI Limited
Savings
Shoval Amnon
Chequing
McLeans
The public is also hereby given notice of the following– 1. Unless one or more of the following transactions are effected on a dormant account listed above on or before the November 30th, 2017 the monies in the dormant account will be transferred to the general revenue of the Islands without further notice(a) Increase or decrease the amount held or owed in the Financial Institution1; (b) Present the passbook or other record for the crediting of interest or dividends in respect to any general deposit, demand deposit, savings deposit or deposit for a fixed period, made in the Islands; 1 Interest paid, or account fees applied, by a Financial Institution on monies held or owed in the Financial Institution shall not be regarded as a transaction which increase or decreases the amount held in the Financial Institution pursuant to section 4(4) of the Dormant Accounts Ordinance. (c) Correspond in writing with the Financial Institution concerning the monies; or (d) Otherwise indicate an interest in the monies as evidenced in writing by the Financial Institution. 2. Subject to the Dormant Accounts Ordinance, on the transfer of the monies in the dormant account to the general revenue of the Islands, the dormant account holder will no longer have any right against the Financial Institution to the repayment of the monies transferred, but the dormant account holder will have against the Government such right to repayment of the monies transferred that the dormant account holder would have had against the Financial Institution. 3. Any interested person should contact the Financial Institution mentioned above to establish if that person is a dormant account holder. Dated this 24 day of October 2017
November 11 - 17, 2017
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ
PASTOR EVAN WILLIAMS MIDDLE CAICOS Is seeking to employ a
CHURCH MUSICIAN Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week
CONTACT: 245-5266
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
REQUIRED FOR RESORT PROPERTY
MASSEUSE
Must have certificate/ diploma in Massage Therapy. Must be willing to work evenings, and weekends. Must be honest, hardworking and reliable. Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Salary: $7.00 per hour Email: alliedmanagement@ usa.net or 649-946-5866 Deadline: November 15th, 2017
16362
16287
Each company is looking for suitably qualified persons to fill the following positions:
PROVO ELECTRIC
CARPENTERS 2 TECHNICIANS Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 347-3121
Position held by work permit holder 16438
Starting Salary $6.25
Resumes can be faxed to 941-3425 or call Tel # 946-4726 and the Labour Department, Providenciales as soon as possible
16444
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS Ports of Call Resort IS INTERVIEWING FOR:
FRONT DESK, HOUSEKEEPING, BAR, BEACH AND GARDEN POSITIONS Join relaxed and friendly 35 team workforces and enjoy one of the highest wage and bonus packages on island.
Our 98-room Resort popularity and occupancy are growing year after resulting in high distribution of service charges and NO SLOW SEASON LAYOFFS Salary is based on experience and qualifications Resumes can be dropped off at hotel or emailed to
jgarland@portsofcallresort.com
16426
November 11 - 17, 2017 SAJ CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
SALOMON MORENCY
DOMESTIC WORKER
2 LABOURERS CARETAKER CARPENTER
IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 342-5882
16373
TECH PRO LTD GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a
FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ
SAMUEL ALBERT JOSEPH BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
Salary: $200-$245 per week
Salary: $7.00
CONTACT: 242-5559
Position is held by work permit holder 16408
TELMAGE WESLEY ADAMS BLUE HILLS
CONTACT: 342-5882
Position is currently held by a work permit holder 16420
Is seeking to employ a
TECHNICIAN JANITOR CARPENTER CONTACT: 341-0998 Position is currently held by a work permit holder
16388
TROPICANA UPHOLSTERING Is seeking to employ a
SALARY: $200 PER WEEK
Salary: $8.00 per hour
CONTACT: 232-1167
CONTACT: 242-4442
POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
16380
TREVOR MUSGROVE VENETIAN ROAD Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER LABOURER Salary: $7.00 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week
CONTACT: 244-7033
16400
VERNEICE SELVER GRAND TURK is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER Salary $6.25 per hour
CONTACT INFORMATION: 232 0949 Position is held by a work Permit Holder 16409
Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 232-4336
Position is held by a work permit holder 16433
WATERPLAY Is seeking to employ
3 BEACH ATTENDANTS
(One is held by a work permit holder) 1 kiteboarding instructor Speaks English or Spanish or Italian or French. 18 years or older. Excellent attitude
CONTACT: 232 7245
or email waterplayprovo@ gmail.com 16398
SAMUEL FORBES Is seeking to employ a
Position is held by a work permit holder 16389
CONTACT: 231-6370
Position is held by a work permit holder 16384
16425
CONTACT: 331-0818
Position is currently held by a work permit holder 16397
TREE OF LIFE CHURCH OF GOD THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
GUITAR PLAYER Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 241-1377
16377
Position is held by a work permit holder 16424
TURKS & CAICOS SANITATION LTD Is seeking to employ
4 SEWAGE WORKERS/ DRIVER
Applicant should have 2-5 years’ experience driving Trailers. Salary: $9.00 per hour
Please contact (649) 946-4925 or 231-0436
16381
16378
CONTACT: 231-7047
CONTACT: 941-4667
CONTACT: 941-4667
CONTACT: 243-3291
Salary: $7.50 per hour
Salary: $600 per month
To work 6 days a week, salary is $6.00 per hour.
To work 6 days a week, salary is $6.00 per hour
SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR
SUPERVISOR 1 BARBER
PLUMBER
MECHANIC
LABOURER
KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
is looking for a
is looking for
GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
SPOTLESS CLEANERS
THE TUSCANY RESORT
THE TUSCANY RESORT
WHITE SAND
SNIP & CLIP Is seeking to employ
Salary: $7.50 per hour
TEN &SANCHEZ
IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
Salary: $11.00 per hour
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ZARNELLE COX
GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
DOMESTIC WORKER SALARY: $6.25 PER HOUR. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK
CONTACT: 241-9643 POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
16379
Email your resume to tcsanitation@tciway.tc 1 position Is held by a work permit holder
16417
ISLAND DRILLING LTD.
POLLYANN HOWELL
MECHANIC
BABYSITTER Salary: $6.25 per hour
NORTH CAICOS Is looking for a
to work 6 days per week salary $10.00 per hour. email: islanddrillingltd@ gmail.com this position is held by a work permit holder 16451
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
Must be willing to work 5 days per week
CONTACT: 247-6953
16445
44 CLASSIFIEDS FIDELITY CONSTRUCTION TCI BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
GOLD JEWELRY PAWN SHOP
Is seeking to employ Professional Services of
JEWELRY REPAIR
Candidate must have at least 3-5 years’ experience in the field, repairing jewelry. Clean police record, to work 6 days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour
LABOURER Salary: $400 per week
CONTACT: 331-0818
CONTACT: 231-4587
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Position is held by a work permit holder 16356
16354
MILLS INSTITUTE Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour Contact: millsinstitute@ gmail.com Position is currently held by a work permit holder
OUTREACH MINISTRIES OF LOVE GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
SEXTON MISSIONARY CREOLE TEACHER Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week
16255
CONTACT: 246-4093
16285
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS WALTER GARDINER GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following. Construction Complete, Brid M. Benjamin, Coyaba Restaurant, Villa del Mar, Platinum Security, PJ’s Barber Shop
JOB VACANCY
MAINTENANCE STORE CLERK REPORTS TO: ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE MANAGER
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:
Responsible for the accurate booking in and booking out of all items for stock, or repair. Maintaining accurate stock control and its issue to the various technicians within the company.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• To Carry out inspection of goods received - checking for any damages, quantity and to ensure items matched those ordered. • To maintain quality, batch control and traceability of all parts and to ensure the department operates to the quality manual. • To complete regular inventory weekly and quarterly as required • To accurately pick stock items in accordance with the outgoing paperwork ensuring conformance to the customer’s requirements. • To package all equipment’s for safe delivery to be calibrated. • To keep the working area / stores clean and tidy free of hazards, reporting any potential dangers to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager as soon as they arise. • Ordering and procurement of parts and materials • To issue stock parts to the workshop as required and update the system accordingly • Obtain quotations for parts and materials. • Prepare and record purchase requisitions for purchasing of parts and materials. • Obtain and keep a record of purchase orders • To unlock / lock up the tools, equipment and stores as required.
SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIES
• • • • • •
High school diploma 5 CXC’s Minimum of 1 year of general office experience or equivalent training. To be flexible as possible with working hours at times of heavy workload. Must be fluent in English Effective Communication Skills Excellent inter personal skills
REQUIREMENTS
• A Valid Driver’s License • A Valid Police Record • Two (2) reference letters one from recent employer Salary: $27, 199.80 per annum. Qualified candidates should submit C.V. via email on or before November 10, 2017 to: Human Resource Manager Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority Providenciales International Airport hrrecruitment@tciairports.com 16207
WARD’S CONSULTANCY
LABOURER Salary: $6.50 per hour Must be willing to work 5 days per week
CONTACT: 346-1654
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
16278
Mason $7.00 per hour Waiter $6.25 per hour Tile Layer $1,200 per month Labourer $7.00 per hour Laundry Attendant $7.50 per hour Security officer $7.50 per hour Steelmen $9.00 per hour Cosmetologist $200 per week
CONTACT: 345-7212
16335
PROVO WAREHOUSE & STORAGE SOUTH DOCK AREA
WORKSHOP & STORAGE UNITS 15’X30’24’ HIGH 30’X30’X24’ HIGH 15’X60’X20’ HIGH DOCUMENT ARCHIEVE STORAGE 20’X40’ 5 HOUR FIREPROOF/ SHELVES HURRICAN PROOF 24 HOUR SECURITY
CONTACT: 431-0645 16280
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NOTICE OF DORMANT ACCOUNT
CLASSIFIEDS 45 MAGASANI ATELIER LE BOUCHON & UPHOLSTERY DU VILLAGE BLUE HILLS
Is seeking to employ an
Is seeking to employ a
(Regulation 2) Name of Financial Institution/TIN of Financial Institution SCOTIABANK (TCI) LTD Address of Financial Institution 88 CHEROKEE ROAD LEEWARD HIGHWAY PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
ASSISTANT COOK Salary: $200 per week Must be willing to work 6 days per week
CONTACT: 232-1643
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
16355
Change of name, if any, of the Financial Institution THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA The public is hereby given notice that (SCOTIABANK (TCI) LTD) holds the following dormant accounts– Account Type
Account Name
Savings
Jonathan Brown
Savings
Daniel S. Simmons
Savings
Tessier Isabel V
Savings
Gordon Robinson
Chequing
Pennylaine Photos
Savings
Adlaid Carter
Chequing
Haitian Baptist
Savings
Dengel Sieglinde
Chequing
Regenesis Foundation
Chequing
Atlas Contract
Savings
Chrishawn L Boyce
Chequing
Island Sea
Savings
Kimona A Watson
Chequing
Turks and Caicos Equities Ltd
Savings
Deondra A Wilson
Chequing
Provo Teen Club
Savings
Claudy Sainvil
Chequing
Ricketts & Associates
Savings
Desmond Quant Jr.
Chequing
The Grand Turk Crick
Savings
David Devries
Savings
Yanely Thomas
Savings
Predrag Krstajic
Savings
Malike O Cummings
Savings
Tolani S/A Shingrani
Savings
Simmons Daniel S
Savings
Craig Alexande Shaw
Savings
St Fleur Bremeus
Savings
Mark Piekarz
Savings
Marie Victor
Savings
Christopher Taylor
Chequing
Lemitek/SSSI Limited
Savings
Shoval Amnon
Chequing
McLeans
The public is also hereby given notice of the following– Unless one or more of the following transactions are effected on a dormant account listed above on or before the November 30th, 2016 the monies in the dormant account will be transferred to the general revenue of the Islands without further notice-
Increase or decrease the amount held or owed in the Financial Institution1; Present the passbook or other record for the crediting of interest or dividends in respect to any general deposit, demand deposit, savings deposit or deposit for a fixed period, made in the Islands; 1
Interest paid, or account fees applied, by a Financial Institution on monies held or owed in the Financial Institution shall not be regarded as a transaction which increase or decreases the amount held in the Financial Institution pursuant to section 4(4) of the Dormant Accounts Ordinance. Correspond in writing with the Financial Institution concerning the monies; or
DOMESTIC WORKER Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 244-4542
Position is currently held by a work permit holder
16353
RA SHAW DESIGNS Is looking for a
PAINTER
Must be reliable and responsible also willing to work weekends, and holidays salary based on qualifications and experience salary US$8.00 per hour. Current position held by work permit holder
Interested person can contact: 649-941-4394 ext 104 16331
PROVO BEVERAGES
LABOURER Is looking for a
to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour this position is for work permit renewal email: dave@ turksheadbeer.com
16319
THE HELP DESK acts on behalf off its clients
Mike Odena (345-5236)
Babysitter $6.50 per hour
Coxco Construction
Subject to the Dormant Accounts Ordinance, on the transfer of the monies in the dormant account to the general revenue of the Islands, the dormant account holder will no longer have any right against the Financial Institution to the repayment of the monies transferred, but the dormant account holder will have against the Government such right to repayment of the monies transferred that the dormant account holder would have had against the Financial Institution.
Rigby Builders (241-9541)
Any interested person should contact the Financial Institution mentioned above to establish if that person is a dormant account holder.
Nina Siegenthaler (2310707)
who should be time served joiners with at least 5 years experience working with tropical hardwoods to achieve the very highest standards of finish. Must be willing to undertake a test to ascertain ability to work to the highest standards. Hourly rate $14/hour
Otherwise indicate an interest in the monies as evidenced in writing by the Financial Institution.
Dated this 24 day of October 2017
Labourer, Mason, Carpenter, Supervisor Starting salary $6.50$15.00 per hr
Housekeeper $1400.00 per month
Finishing Carpenters
All positions are currently held by work permit holders. 16342
46 CLASSIFIEDS
BRUCE TWA
Is seeking to employ a
Bark & Bliss Ltd. is seeking qualified individuals for the following positions. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements will be considered. All candidates must be willing to work unusual hours including weekends and public holidays. All candidates must be non-smokers. Applicants will be required to pass a written skills test. These positions are currently occupied by a Work Permit holders. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to forward resumes to the Labour Board.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
DOMESTIC WORKER
Deliver diagnosis, treatment and intensive medical care for patients in need Treat urgent and emergency medical and surgical cases Perform routine surgical, specialty surgical and dental procedures Institute and deliver preventative care for healthy patients Perform routine surgical, specialty surgical and dental procedures Verify accurate charges, and provide detailed notes for ongoing patient care and case transfer • Developing protocols for all aspects of the business; work closely with accounting to maintain and update budget, inventory, and staff time within approved budgetary constraints • Develop relationships with social service agencies, government agencies and rescues/shelters • Train and educate volunteers, veterinarians, technicians and veterinary students on our anesthetic and surgical protocols
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
CONTACT: TWA@ TMWLAW.TC OR 946-4261
CONTACT: 946-5396
Positions are held by work permit holders 16332
PROVO UPHOLSTERY FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
CONTACT: 649-241-9411
this position is held by a work permit holder 16347
LABOURER
Must be reliable and responsible also willing to work weekends, and holidays salary based on qualifications and experience salary US$6.25 per hour. Current position held by work permit holder
Salary: $8.00 per hour
OLD AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a
to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour
Is looking for a
LABOURER
SEAL SECURITY
DOMESTIC WORKER
RA SHAW DESIGNS
Interested person can contact: 649-941-4394 ext 10416346
Position is currently held by a work permit holder 16350
Veterinary Technician
SOUTH DOCK Is looking for a
1 DISHWASHER 1 KITCHEN HELPER 1 LABOURER 1 CHEF $10
CONTACT: 941-5010
Must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree 10+ years of practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 5+ years of experience in high volume spay & neuter environments 5+ years of experience with modern diagnostic equipment and machinery 5+ years hiring, managing and training staff Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English
ANNIEST HAMILTON
Is seeking to employ
Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• • • • • •
BAY BISTRO
5 days per week to clean, wash, iron and assist where necessary. Part time. Salary $10 per hour
Preference to TC Islanders. Positions currently held by a permit holder 16283
Salary: $65,000 Annually
• • • • • •
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SID ROBINSON LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a
Salary: $35,000 Annually
SKY BLEU LODGE KEW TOWN & FIVE CAYS Is looking for a
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• • • • • • • • • • •
Assist in diagnosis, treatment and intensive medical care for patients in need Assist in the treatment urgent and emergency medical and surgical cases Provide nursing care or emergency first aid to injured or recovering animals Restrain animals during exams or procedures Administer anesthesia to animals, and monitor their responses Collect laboratory samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for testing Perform and interpret laboratory tests, such as urinalyses and blood counts Prepare animals and instruments for surgery Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian Collect and record patients’ case histories Perform general hygiene procedures such as nail clipping, bathing, etc.
CONTACT: 231-2621
Salary: $275 per week
Position is currently held by a work permit holder
16288
THE CHARTERED ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE, ‘STERLING PROPERTY CONSULTANTS’ is looking to hire a qualified
17102
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
CONTACT: 442-6220
Position is currently held by a work permit holder 16273
Must have an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology 5+ years of experience in a veterinary clinic environment 5+ years of experience in high volume spay & neuter environments 5+ years of experience with modern diagnostic equipment and machinery Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English
Applications can be submitted directly to careers@barkandbliss.com
LABOURER
Salary: $7.00 per hour
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
• • • • •
SECURITY OFFICER
BUILDING THERMOGRAPHER Capable of conducting building energy audits. The qualified person should have an internationally recognized building thermography qualification and have suitable Caribbean experience in building audits and networking The suitable candidate will be paid on commission basis. Applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae to james@jameshamiltonarchitects.com 16328
CLEANER to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour this position is for work permit renewal
CONTACT: 649-242-1402
13608
TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following
E&L CONSTRUCTION Mason $10.50 per hour CHARNITNA C.E.CRAIG Domestic Worker $6.25 per hour ARNOLD GARDINER (NORTH CAICOS) Labourer $6.50 per hour AMAZING RESTAURANT Labourer $6.50 per hour LIFE CHANGING VARIETY STORE Labourer $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 241-7878 Positions are held by work permit holders
16349
November 11 - 17, 2017 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL Is seeking to employ a
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PROVO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Invite applications for the following positions:
TEACHERS
REQUIREMENTS
LABOURER Salary: $140 per hour
CONTACT: 343-7835
This position is currently held by a work permit holder
16346
• Must be a committed Christian preferable of Baptist faith • A minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university • Valid teacher’s certification or diploma in education
Grand Turk Cruise Center is currently accepting applications for motivated Turks Islanders interested in the following positions listed:
Contact Information: Applications must be made in writing along with full Curriculum Vita and names of at least three (3) references to:
This position is currently held by work permit holders
Provo Christian School, P.O. Box 305 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Email: info@provochristianschool.com
SAMUEL HALL NORTH CAICOS Is looking for a
COMPENSATION:
Base on Qualifications and experience $1,350.00 - $1,500.00
16348
S. WALKIN & SON BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
FARMER
GARDENER Salary: $7.50 per hour. Must be willing to work 5 days per week
to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 649-332-5020
CONTACT: 946-4411
this position is held by a work permit holder 13609
SMITH ELECTRICAL Is seeking to employ a
Position is held by a work permit holder
SNIP & CLIP Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
CONTACT: 242-7457
CONTACT: 231-7047
16340
Salary: $ 6.50 per hour
Position is currently held by a work permit holder 16337
All position requires standing on your feet. Must speak and write fluent English. Hotel / restaurant experience is a preference at least four years. Flexible working hours on weekend and Holidays. Applicant must know how to prepare Asian, French cuisine. Renewal Purpose
PASTRY CHEF BUSSER DISHWASHER KITCHEN HELPER SERVER
• 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.
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Must have training in CPR and First responder. • Assisting in line handling for docking cruise ships as needed • Ensure the safety and security of passengers, tenants and their employees, personnel and guest at the GTCC. • Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility
to work 6 days per hour
CONTACT: 649-346-2311
this position is held by a work permit holder 13612
THE CHURCH OF GOD
SUNNY REEF LTD.
LABOURER COOK BUSINESS COORDINATOR
SECURITY OFFICERS:
TEMPCO RETAILS VARIETY FIVE CAYS Is looking for a
BARBER
Position is held by a work permit holder
HESS TECHNICIAN
Grand Turk Cruise Center is currently seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the position of HESS Technician. Ideal candidates must be well apt in the area of Environmental Health Sciences, be computer literate and have a strong command of English Language (oral and written). Additionally the successful candidates must possess relevant experience associated with the position (minimum of 3 years work experience) and, or knowledge in the areas outlined below: • Operation of Waste Water Treatment Plants • Operation of Recreational Water Facilities (RWF) – Commercial Swimming Pools and Flowrider • Monitoring of Water Treatment Processes and Reporting of data • RO Plant operations
16139
MASON Salary: $8.00 per hour
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT:
Required Qualifications & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting/finance from an accredited university. • Minimum of 3 years work experience in Accounting. • Accounts Payable / Receivable. • Strict adherence to confidentiality and trustworthiness will be a requirement of this position. • Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight month-end deadlines. • Possess strong knowledge of accounting software and excel. • Ability to work independently and a willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and public holidays.
NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ
LIFE GUARDS
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 • Assisting in any various tasks, necessary to keep GTCC operating to the highest standard. 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.
2 MINISTERS
INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT MS. WILSON AT GRAND TURK CRUISE CENTER OFFICE
CONTACT: 243-6890
PHONE: 649- 946-1040 /649-332-1304 E-MAIL: ADMIN@GRANDTURKCC.COM
Salary: $7.00 per hour
Send Resume to mangoreef@hotmail. com. No phone call.
16338
Position is held by a work permit holder 16270
ONLY BELONGERS NEED APPLY
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Sports National
World Cup: FIFA urged to strengthen workers’ rights in Russia & Qatar FIFA has been urged to strengthen efforts to address risks to workers’ rights on World Cup stadium construction sites in Russia and Qatar. It is one of 33 recommendations in the first report of the governing body’s new Human Rights Advisory
Board. The panel, including representatives from the UN, trade unions and sponsors, was created to provide independent advice on Fifa’s responsibilities. “Our first report sets a baseline,” the advisory board said.
“We recognise that Fifa has taken important steps, particularly by adopting a new Human Rights Policy, fighting discrimination connected to matches and integrating human rights requirements into the 2026 Fifa World Cup bidding documents. “We also make 33 detailed
MOMENTOUS LTD. Momentous Ltd. is seeking qualified individuals. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements will be considered. All candidates must be willing to work unusual hours including weekends and public holidays. All candidates must be non-smokers. Applicants will be required to pass a written skills test. These positions are currently occupied by Work Permit holders. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to forward resumes to the Labour Board.
recommendations on issues Fifa should focus on, including, as a priority, building on what has been done to date by continuing to strengthen efforts to address risks to workers’ rights on World Cup stadium construction sites in Russia and Qatar. “We highlight the longterm commitment required from Fifa to build systems at the operational level that can proactively identify and respond to the most severe human rights risks.” Fifa - along with other global sports institutions has come under increasing pressure to make human rights more of a priority. Last year it announced that for the first time it was
Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar was the first completed 2022 World Cup venue.
organising a system, together with the Russian authorities, to monitor labour conditions at stadiums being built or renovated for the 2018 World Cup. However, its effectiveness has been criticised by rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW). Meanwhile, Fifa president Gianni Infantino admitted in May there had been human rights abuses of North Korean workers involved in
the construction of the Zenit Arena in St Petersburg. In September, HWR warned that migrant construction workers in Qatar, including those building stadiums for the 2022 World Cup, were working in potentially lifethreatening heat and humidity. This week however, the International Labor Organization (ILO) ended a potential investigation of Qatar after it pledged to protect the rights of migrant workers.
SUNRISE CAFÉ
ASSISTANT MANAGER
– PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS SALARY: $30,000 ANNUALLY EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated experience managing the full product development lifecycle, including product briefing, conceptual crafting, product line development, costing, prototyping, spec development, manufacturing, designing, testing, release • Create, execute and track agile project plans, including the User Story/Acceptance Criteria process • Plan and manage sprint cycles. Ensure the timely and bug-free delivery of sprints. • Build and lead a high performing internal team of development, technical, engineering, and design staff, while also leveraging external industrial designers, product designers, and vendor/factory resources to develop compelling new products • Ability to gather and analyze data and trends by extracting data directly from databases using Microsoft SQL • Experience in domain name industry including familiarity with launch and life cycle of new gTLDs. • 3+ years experience building hi-profile products and demonstrating a minimum of 3 successful product launches • 3+ years experience with agile development methods • 10+ years experience strategy development and project management • University degree from top-tier university
ASSISTANT MANAGER – TECHNOLOGY Salary: $35,000 Annually EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
• The ability to work in a collaborative and agile environment using an iterative & incremental approach to development • Experience with high-traffic, load-balanced, secure and redundant applications • The ability to effectively lead & motivate a team • 10+ years programming knowledge including .NET, PHP, VBScript, Pascal, & COBOL • 10+ years experience with Transact-SQL and Microsoft SQL Server including Query Analyzer, Enterprise Manager or including SQL Server Management Studio • 10+ years experience in domain name industry • 10+ years experience managing ICANN accredited registrars
Applications can be submitted directly to careers@momentous.com 16352
FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER • • • • • • •
General cleaning & light maintenance; yard, vehicles, building. Cleaning of sensitive electronic equipment. Very hot working conditions. Must be in good health as work is physically demanding. Night shift and on-call as required. Must be fluent in English, be a team worker and reliable. Pay rate: $8.00/hour.
Email resume info@pioneertci.com
WAITRESS Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 242-2495
16449
16460
PUBLIC NOTICE BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION (Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)
Take Notice that I, John Freeman, Governor of Turks and Caicos in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3(2) of the Immigration Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Belonger Status to SANDRA ODETTE LIGHTBOURNE by virtue of marriage to a Belonger. JOHN FREEMAN
November 11 - 17, 2017
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Sports National Red Mist register first win in two seasons COAST Red Mist registered their first win in two seasons after a victory against Jolly Ranchers in Round 3 of the TCIRFU Tag Rugby League on Thursday evening at the Meridian Field in Providenciales. The underdogs of the league enjoyed a small lead throughout the game. At the half it was 11-8, but their attacks grew in confidence and they finished 19-10. Tom Greenfield, Dwayne Giddon, Robert Moxon, Lucy Bullard and David O’Connell and his daughter Ella all scored for the winners. The team, who went all last season
without a point, had registered their first point in Week two after drawing 14-14 with Pampered Paws Reef Rovers last Thursday evening. ONLY UNBEATEN TEAM After two weeks the Alexandra Resort Tipsy Turtles and Le Bouchon Nuff Said were tied with six points each at the top of the league, but their much anticipated clash ended with an 10-8 win for the Turtles—the only remaining unbeaten side. Davidson Silence led the winners with five tries, while Brian Gregg sealed the win in the second half.
Coast Red Mist registered their first win over two seasons on Thursday evening (November 9th).
Aaron Hernandez a former New England Patriots tight end, hanged himself with a bedsheet in April in a Massachusetts prison while serving a life sentence for the murder of his friend Odin Lloyd in 2013.
Hernandez suffered from most severe CTE ever found in a person his age AARON Hernandez suffered the most severe case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy ever discovered in a person his age, damage that would have significantly affected his decisionmaking, judgment and cognition, researchers at Boston University revealed at a medical conference Thursday. Ann McKee, the head of BU’s CTE Center, which has studied the disease caused by repetitive brain trauma for more than a decade, called Hernandez’s brain “one of the most significant contributions to our work” because of the brain’s pristine condition and the rare opportunity to study the disease in a 27-year-old. Hernandez, a former New
England Patriots tight end, hanged himself with a bedsheet in April in a Massachusetts prison while serving a life sentence for the murder of his friend Odin Lloyd in 2013. In a diagnosis that linked one of football’s most notorious figures with the sport’s most significant health risk, doctors found Hernandez had Stage 3 CTE, which researchers had never seen in a brain younger than 46 years old, McKee said. Because the center has received few brains from people Hernandez’s age, McKee could not say whether Hernandez’s brain was representative of a 27-year-old who had played football as much as Hernandez. But she found the advanced stage of CTE alarming.
Kristoff Malcolm is his university’s hockey team captain this season
Malcolm says weight off his shoulders after first college goal KRISTOFF Malcolm’s first goal for the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles was a weight off his shoulders. The hockey captain had showed the experience and temperament to lead his team, but had failed to find the back of the net. “It felt good, a lot of weight lifted off my shoulders,” he told the Weekly News. The 22-year-old said that he was
very hard on himself for not scoring last season. “Despite the numerous ways to contribute to a hockey game without scoring, scoring is always a big measure of success.” Malcolm said that the plan this season is to grow individually and as a team. The former PHL player added that he has a very good team this year. “Good group of guys I am leading. We are aiming for a national
championship this year and I believe we have the team to do it.” After finding the back of the net in the 5-4 win against the University of Central Florida, Malcolm feels that he will approach scoring in a different way. “I was just way too hard on myself, this year I am going back to how it was when I first started. Just trying to have fun.”
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November 11 - 17, 2017
Redmond dominates Surfside swim meet
TCI’s top triathlon athlete Dan Redmond proved that he is one of the most dominant locals in the water after registering wins in the 400M and 800M races last Sunday at the Surfside’s Open Water Swim Meet. Redmond clocked five minutes and 30.8 seconds over the shorter distance and 11:05.4 in the 800M at the fundraiser in Provo. Second place in the male 800M race went to fifteen-year-old Jack Parlee (SURFside), while president of the TCI Swim Federation Ben Stubenberg (Parrotfish Swim Club) finished third (fifth overall). Fourteen-year-old Georgia Greatrex was the top female swimmer in the longer division. Her time of 13:12.1 placed her third overall, while second place female Alex Maclaren finished fourth overall, just ahead of Stubenberg. Young female swimmer, Lillian Taylor, clocked 13:25.6 to finish as the third best female and the seventh best overall. In the 400M, Stubenberg registered a second place overall finish. Third place in the male division went to rookie swimmer Leon Cummings (fifth overall). SURFside’s Masters swimmer Janine Taylor, second overall, was the first female to cross the line, while Megan O’Reilly finished fourth overall (second best female) and Caren Castillo third best female (seventh overall). Parlee won the 100M 10-and-over race ahead of Cummings (Swim and Surf). Greatrex and Maclaren finished tied for third. In the nine-and-under category, Maddox Zaiden-Jones (SURFside), Roman Brake (Swim & Surf) and Ethan Gardiner clocked the three best times. The first place finishers (males and females) in each event won an entry into either the SURFside Spring Sprint or Race for the Conch, as well as a choice of swimming gear from Arena, according to information from the SURFside Swim Club. FUNDRAISER Lead fundraisers, Jessica Soderquist and Morgan Luker, stated that the event was able to raise over $2300 in just a few hours. Turk’s Head Brewery was also on hand and donated all funds from beverages sold to the cause. The SURFside Swim Club plans to donate half of the money raised to the Turks & Caicos Rebuilding Fund, spearheaded by HABITAT Construction and Domino Creative
Some of the young participants at the swim meet. (SURFside picture)
towards the Salt Cay Primary School rebuilding project. The second part will go towards proper competitive Arena swim team suits for SURFside athletes for their December swim meet in Jamaica. “This was the first annual open water swim race that we have held in the fall. Each Spring we also host a Spring Sprint and there is the Race for the Conch EcoSea Swim in July,
hosted by Caicu Naniki. We now have plans to host similar open water swim races every other month, so we will have our very own TCI open water swim series!” Luker explained. She added, “The sport of swimming is growing quickly throughout Provo, our hope is also to have the means to outreach to our sister islands to help develop the sport for everyone in TCI.”
Simmons contributes to college’s 3-0 start RISING Stars basketball player Dwaine Simmons is having a good experience in junior college after the first few games of the season for Dakota College at Bottineau in the National Junior College Athletics Association League. The 22-year-old told the Weekly News this week that “our team is playing great together ...playing to each other’s strengths. “We are in a great grove.”
Simmons had a slow start in game one, but starred in the second clash, with a double-double 12 points and 14 boards. The 6’6 forward has switched between centre and the forward positions. In his third clash on Tuesday night, he got into early foul trouble, which restricted his scoring to six points and five boards. The Grand Turk born is hoping that his team can build on their 3-0 start.
Dwaine Simmons dominated the post for his college team in the early games.
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November 11 - 17, 2017