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SERVICE CHARGE

BILL PASSED BUT NOT BEFORE LENGTHY DEBATE FOR AND AGAINST

Fourteen for, three absent members and one abstention saw the service charge bill easily passing in the House of Assembly last week.

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TEACHERS PLAY SAWS DURING INTERACTIVE PAGE 17 WORKSHOP CONNOLLY SAYS GOV’T HASTILY PASSED BILL TO BOOST SINKING RATINGS PAGE  4

INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TO PROMOTE LOCAL TALENT PAGE  9

TCI HOTEL WINS BEST RESORT BEACH AWARD PAGE  14

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Connolly says Gov’t hastily passed bill to boost sinking ratings

BY OLIVIA ROSE SECOND all-island elected member Hon. Josephine Connolly said this week that the Sharlene Cartwright Robinson-led Government hurriedly passed a “fatally-flawed” service charge bill to boost their falling ratings.

Connolly was the only member to abstain from voting on the controversial Service Charge Bill 2018 which was passed in the House of Assembly on Monday (September 24).

The bill will now ensure that more than 7,000 resort and restaurant workers in the TCI are legally paid the full 10 percent charge which has been divided between workers and hoteliers for years.

Connolly explained to the Weekly News that she withheld her support for the bill since she believes it was rushed to passage solely for political mileage.

She said: “When I campaigned for the 100 percent service charge in the last election because I believed then as now that the natural justice of customers leaving money for the staff…then that money should go to the staff, it is self-evidently fair, just and equitable.

“In my view this ordinance is ill-considered, fatally flawed and appears to have been prepared in haste to boost the falling ratings of a deeply unpopular Government.”

She pointed out that the fatal flaw in the bill is that the resorts have the option to opt out the charge.

“Section 3(2) of the ordinance states that hotels and restaurants may elect to levy a service charge.

“So, if the hotels and restaurants

Second all island elected member, Hon. Josephine Connolly

elect not to levy a service charge, in that case 100 percent of nothing is nothing.”

She highlighted that standardising the rate at 10 percent will mean that those workers in establishments that currently charge 15 percent will only be marginally better off while on the other hand those in establishments that charge 18 percent will be worse off.

“It was only after I and other contributors from the loyal opposition, pointed out that this bill would make resort workers worse off, was there a flurry of amendments by the Government in the committee stage to try and fix the fatal flaw.”

The independent all-island member stressed that the initial intention of the amendments to the bill was about the fair distribution of the service charge being collected by hotel and resorts.

Connolly claimed that the hastily drawn amendments have expanded the bill way beyond the redistribution of existing service charges, to the imposition of a whole new set of

charges on a completely different market sector.

OWNER RENTALS The amendments to the service charge bill now extend this tax to the vacation rentals by owner (VRBO) sector, Connolly said.

“But as the Government desperately tried to fix a problem that they had created in their first draft, in their haste they created a much worse problem with the bill that was actually made law.

“The amendments extended it to all villa rentals with three bedrooms and over. There are over 500 VRBOs many of which will be caught by this bill.

“In a stroke this Government increased the cost of this destination to tourists in this market sector by 10 percent.

“It is unusual for the VRBOs to apply a service charge for the obvious reason that when you rent a villa there is generally very few staff

and little interaction.

“Effectively there is very little ‘service’, they are simply renting a house.

“We are no longer discussing a redistribution of money already being collected, we have imposed a new tax that will make the VRBOs uncompetitive when compared to other jurisdictions.

“A renter of a villa will ask what service am I paying for?”

Connolly strongly suggested that this will lead to a decline in villa rentals across the TCI which could potentially damage the niche market.

“Less tourists means less money for everyone, resort workers, the workers who indirectly supply the tourist industry and Government who rely on the taxes,” she said.

“The VRBOs are a completely different business model than the hotel and resorts with a significantly smaller staff compliment, usually only a maid and a gardener.

“In discussion of the service charge a lot has been said about fairness, so perhaps the resort workers who do not work for VRBOs should consider the size of their increase against the amount that will now be collected by the staff of VRBOs. “Villa rentals can charge $10,000 to $50,000 a week. So, who is going to share the $1,000 to $5,000 a week service charge? My guess is not Turks and Caicos Islanders.”

She maintained that the passage of the amended legislation will have grave consequences for the tourism sector.

“I stood alone and did not vote for this bill not because it granted 100 percent to resort staff who deserve their money,” she said, “but because this bill will not achieve what has been promised and will do significant and long term damage to our economy, the economy that pays the taxes that pays for roads, schools, and the civil service.

“If I was a member with one eye on the next election I should vote for this bill but this House has seen too much of the short termism based on the next election, too much toeing the party line, too much telling our people what they want to hear, not what they need to hear.

“We need representatives who speak the truth even if it is not always what some people want to hear.

“I stood against this bill not because of the redistribution of the existing service charge, but because the haste to fulfil a campaign promise irrespective of the flaws, has left us with a law that will damage significantly a market sector which contributes to the economy upon which we all depend.

“With this bill, the proof of the pudding will be in the eating.”

She added: “The Government could have withdrawn the bill and represented a more carefully considered version that would still have given our people 100 percent, but it appears they would rather pass a bad law than admit to a mistake.”

Connolly implored the Government to take the bill back to the drawing board in the interest of fairness and equity for the workers.

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AMENDMENTS to TCI’s childcare law passed in the House of Assembly this week will see greater protection for young people from abuse.

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication announced on Thursday (September 27) that the changes to the Children (Care and Protection) Ordinance were passed.

Among the amendments are: -Replacing the Advisory Committee with the Safeguarding Children’s Board and setting out its functions.

-Specifying the circumstances around a child being considered ‘at risk of significant harm’.

-Grounds on which the court may make a care order.

-Setting out the period of time a child may be kept in secured accommodation without an order of the court.

Hon. Vaden Delroy Williams, Minister of Home Affairs, Agriculture and Human Services, said: “Since coming to office it has been my mission to ensure that greater resources and efforts are allocated to enhancing the state and functioning of social development.”

He said the amendment to the bill is another significant and positive step in that direction, as it strengthens the protection of the

TCI’s children.

The minister added: “It is well accepted that children are our future, so it naturally follows that their overall protection is vital to securing that bright future, which we all would like to see for them and our country.

“As minister responsible for social development, let me also take this opportunity to say that protecting and safeguarding our children must be a collective and national effort.”

Williams said that he will be calling on all stakeholders throughout the TCI to join together to make the lives of children safer, prosperous and enriching.

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Service charge bill passed in parliament But not before lengthy debate for and against

BY DELANA ISLES FOURTEEN for, three absent members and one abstention saw the service charge bill easily passing in the House of Assembly last week.

Following several hours of debate by members of the House, the Service Charges (Hotel and Restaurants) Bill 2018 was passed without amendments on Monday (September 24) evening.

The proceedings effectively repealed and replaced the Service Charges (Hotel and Restaurants) Ordinance 2003 with the new bill.

Those voting yes were Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Deputy Premier Sean Astwood, Home Affairs Minister Delroy Williams, Health Minister Edwin Astwood, Housing Minister Goldray Ewing, Education Minister Karen Malcolm, Deputy Speaker of the House Derek Taylor, PDM elected member Douglas Parnell, Government appointed member Maxovonno Thomas, PNP elected member Akierra Missick, PNP

elected member Porsha Smith, PNP elected member Ruth Blackman, opposition appointed member Royal Robinson and governor’s appointed member Temard Butterfield.

Members who did not participate in the vote by absenting themselves during this time were Leader of the Opposition Washington Misick, Grand Turk North PNP elected member George Lightbourne and governor’s appointed member John Phillips.

Minister of Tourism Ralph Higgs, whose family is constructing a new hotel in North Caicos, declared a conflict of interest to the Integrity Commission and was advised not to participate in the debate and vote on the bill.

Independent member Josephine Connolly abstained from voting on the bill.

Connolly, who won her seat in the House as an all island PDM candidate, shared her sentiments on the bill as an independent candidate.

She previously campaigned under the PDM Government’s promise to

Newly hired prison boss resigns AFTER only five months on the job, the new Superintendent of Her Majesty’s Prison, Steve Rodford, has resigned.

The Weekly News confirmed the resignation with Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Delroy Williams on Wednesday (September 26).

Hon. Williams said that based on information he was provided, Rodford had a family emergency that needed his attention back in the United Kingdom and saw his only option as resignation in order to address it.

At the time of his resignation, Rodford was on a ten day vacation back home.

Rodford is the second superintendent to leave the post this year, following on the heels of Steve Barrett who left the TCI at the end of his contract in January

Now former HMP Superintendent Steve Rodford

to take over the Cayman Islands prison facilities in February.

Both men are originally from the United Kingdom.

Williams denied any suggestion that Rodford resigned due to conflict with other senior staffers at the Grand Turk facility.

(Delana Isles)

pay the workers all of the service charge collected by establishments in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“In my view this ordinance is ill-considered and fatally flawed and appears to have been prepared in haste in an attempt to pacify unsuspecting and gullible workers in the industry.

“The fatal flaw in the bill is that the resorts have been given the option to simply not charge a service charge. In other words, to opt out.

“Section 3(2) of the ordinance states that hotels and restaurants may elect to levy a service charge.

“So, if the hotels and restaurants elect not to levy a service charge, in that case, 100 percent of nothing is nothing.”

She said it is also unfair to allinclusive hotels who do not have the ability to choose.

“So, the question is why would the resorts who can opt out not opt out? What are we to infer from the offering of a four percent facility fee? Pacification or a quid pro quo?”

She added that if condo resorts felt they could “squeeze another four

percent” on their rates, they would have done it.

“But the pricing in this industry is finely calibrated taking in competing products in other jurisdictions… to those of us with a passing acquaintance with economics know that price increase usually means a decrease in demand.

“Whether a four percent increase in price leads to a four percent decrease in demand or a 10 percent decrease no one knows until after the event.

“But one thing that can be said with certainty, a price increase will not stimulate demand, it will reduce demand in the biggest economic driver in this economy.”

She stated that the 100 percent service charge promise that the PDM made, despite being left to fester for two years has not been forgotten.

She added that hastily crafting a bill that guarantees that resorts workers will be worse off to satisfy an election promise is inconsiderate, unconscionable and insulting.

“There was an unspoken condition that in giving staff 100

percent, the staff are not financially worse off than before. This bill will do precisely that - give the resort staff less than they get now.”

The member also pointed out that she is not an apologist for the hotel industry, and that there is much than can and should be done to improve the lot of hotel employees, but to do this there needs to be meaningful discussion with the industry where necessary.

Governor’s appointed member, John Phillips was another notable voice against the bill.

Phillips urged members not to accept the bill as it was and to let the Government go back the drawing board.

The governor’s member said that he agrees with the position of the Opposition Leader Washington Misick, who presented a lengthy contribution on the flaws in the new bill.

Misick has spoken out for months on the bill, firmly and repeatedly stating his lack of support for it.

Notably he has stated in the past that the premier and the PDM Government painted themselves into a corner on the service charge issue during the 2016 election campaign season.

Another armed robbery in Provo A BLUE Hills store was the latest target of gun wielding bandits in Providenciales.

On Monday (September 24) at about 2pm two men with their faces covered by a white material appeared outside the shop.

They ordered an employee who was sitting outside the store with another woman back inside the building at gunpoint.

As the employee was forced back inside, the other woman walked away from the crime scene and a grey car with the back door open pulled in front of the establishment.

These details were taken from a video of the robbery shared with the Weekly News.

The woman was directed to empty the cash register by one of the armed men, while the second gunman stood guard in the store.

Once the register was emptied of cash, the men made good their escape, jumping into the backseat of the waiting grey car driven by a third

Video screenshot of armed robbery progress in Blue Hills last Monday

bandit.

Police said that the men were wearing camouflage and black clothing when they carried out the robbery. They made off with an undisclosed sum of cash.

No shots were fired and no one

was injured during the crime.

Police are appealing to members of the public who may have any information in connection with this robbery to contact them right away on 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-8008477.

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

PROSECUTION RESTS CASE

Phew! The long-awaited closure of the SIPT’s case has finally happened. The announcement was made by lead prosecutor Andrew Mitchell just before 1pm last Thursday.

The trial, which officially began December 8, 2015, heard testimonies from more than 200 witnesses.

It is now officially two years, eight months and two days since the prosecutor’s opening statement in the trial was delivered.

According to Mitchell, the defence lawyers have indicated that they will seek to have the case dismissed and the judge has given them five weeks to prepare their submissions.

What are your thoughts?

A complete farce

A farce on a par with The Muppet Show.

A gravy train for what are some very rich prosecution lawyers here now.

It has done very little for the prestige of the Islands, creating a backdrop of uncertainty.

Sadly, common sense seems to have gone down the plug hole a long time ago here.

That money could have been spent so much more wisely - as if there aren’t more pressing priorities in the Islands.

It’s so easy for functionaries to spend other people’s money, especially when it’s the public purse and not their own.

It has also gone on far too long. What will it have achieved at the end of the day?

Justice having been seen to be served?

Doubt it.

The reason? As a final epithet add this to it. There is a conspicuous absence of one final defendant in the dock.

Namely the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) on a charge of criminal negligence. But for their lack of oversight this debacle of a trial would not have been necessary.

Perish the thought of the governor in the dock, adorned in a designer bird-foot patterned suit and cap, ankle chains and handcuffs, US style.

Bleating from a 20 page memorandum of incomprehensible FCO waffle in lieu of a not guilty plea.

It doesn’t bear thinking about, although the co-defendants might relish it.

You might add two extra charges whilst about it. Failure under the constitution to protect the people of the Islands with a credibly funded police force and effective

border control.

But this all rather misses the point, because when all is said and done they are, for all practical purposes, above the law!

What a farce indeed.

A good sign

Despite multiple issues with this case, it shows that TCI is a land of law.

This is a good signal on the international level for investors that the TCI won’t allow illegal practices.

It’s also a good sign that it’s soon over.

Let’s hope the defence won’t try to extend again and again.

Bamboozled

The judge is either part man and part machine or there is a script set, because under no circumstances do I believe a single man judge can process over 200 witnesses and millions of pages of testimonies and evidence and two years plus later can be accurate in as much as a fair verdict.

I wonder if the judiciary and the people are now confident or proud of the prospectus that lie ahead and how will we classify it, just, unjust or injustice.

Either way the taxpayers should not be happy because all in all we got bamboozled by external powers and as a precedent set, it does not look good for the UK to not pay for this.

What a waste

Corruption! Highway robbery. A waste of the country’s judicial time and money.

Absolute disgrace

This is one process, the SIPT trials, that most indigenous Turks and Caicos Islanders now have buyer’s remorse on.

When locals, residents and the then opposition called for the 2008-2009 Commission of Inquiry, the call was for a genuine law enforcement process.

It begs the question, from way back when whether the British government saw something else and saw a long term plan to get this country from under the control of its own people?

It was like in 2003 the British and their people on the ground, paid, financed and did what they could to get a vulnerable and gullible Government elected.

They knew full well of their weaknesses and potential for extravagance but gave them complete power, autonomy and autocratic powers to do what they liked and basically encouraged that Government to go too far.

The result of which was in 2007-2008, there was a perceived need by the people to get them out.

The British, however, saw an opportunity to go after the assets, lands and wealth of the Islands.

An interim government ensued for three years from 2009-2012, during which time their governors, it is alleged, diverted the attention of the so-called law enforcement process away from the developers and investors and only onto the TC Islanders.

In other instances, the asset recovery team moved to take away the lands and assets of TC Islanders.

There aren’t many instances where any developer or so-called investor was charged, arrested or faced trial without a jury.

Retrospective legislation was enacted to go after certain people.

They amended the constitution providing for trial without jury, a repugnant concept in the UK’s legal system but that repugnancy was foisted on the TCI. What took place since 2003-2008 and to date is an absolute disgrace.

The aftermath of these trials show British modes of colonialism and neo-colonialism have not changed and that history repeats itself in the most ridiculous of ways.

Long delays

Stand by for a long defence case. Character witnesses and points of law which point to the 2003-2009 Government assuming they had the power to use the country’s money and land for their personal benefit.

If as an accused, you are concerned about going to jail or losing your ill-gotten goodies you will delay as long as possible.

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Conflict of interest kept tourism minister from service charge debate

Integrity Commission investigates other HOA members

BY DELANA ISLES MINISTER of Tourism, Hon. Ralph Higgs was advised by the TCI Integrity Commission to abstain from the debate and vote on the contentious service charge bill.

The debate took place on Monday (September 24) in the House of Assembly in Grand Turk.

Hon. Higgs, whose family is constructing a hotel on the island of North Caicos, was advised by the anti-corruption body to refrain from participation in the debate because of possible conflict of interest.

In a Facebook post on Monday, the minister stated: “As you listened attentively to the HOA today on the bill being debated, I know many of you were interested in hearing my contribution as the minister with responsibility for tourism. I too would have loved to make same.

“However, I have been advised by the Integrity Commission that I should ‘withdraw and abstain from all discussions, debate and or voting on the referenced service charge bill in the House of Assembly’ due to possible conflict of interest as my family is currently constructing a small hotel in North Caicos.”

The Higgs’ family first broke ground on the Silver Bay Resort in July 2016.

The under-construction building is located in Windsor, Bottle Creek next to the fuel station.

On Thursday, director of the Integrity Commission Greg Christie confirmed the member’s statements following queries from the Weekly News.

He stated that on September 13, Hon. Higgs sought, in writing, the “guidance” and “assistance” of the commission on the question of whether he should participate in what he said was the service charge bill.

“The minister advised the commission that his ‘family is currently constructing a small hotel in North Caicos, which will be obviously governed by this legislation once ascended to’ and that he holds a ‘declared interest in my family’s business’.

“The Hon. Minister stated thus: ‘I am seeking guidance from the commission on whether or not I am able to participate in this debate. I shall be grateful for your assistance in this matter.’”

The minister was the advised by the commission on September 14 that as he outlined, his participation in the debate and vote on the bill would place him in a conflict of interest position and a potential breach of the Code of Conduct for Persons in Public Life in TCI, if the requisite steps are not taken by you to avoid same.

Five traffic officers arrested on suspicion of forgery THE ROYAL Turks and Caicos Police Force (RTCIPF) has dismantled a suspected forgery ring allegedly involving several of their own officers in Grand Turk and Providenciales.

The five officers - four woman and two men - were arrested on Tuesday (September 25) by police on suspicion of uttering forged documents.

They were each placed on $5,000 bail while investigations into the allegations continue.

The investigations are being carried out by the RTCIPF’s Serious Crimes Unit into unethical conduct and breaches of the laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands involving these officers.

No charges have as yet been laid on any of the suspects and their names have been redacted until charges are instituted.

Reports are that the officers were making fake driver’s licences, printing them at a local

printing company and selling them for as much as $1,000 to drivers.

Reports also stated that computers, cellular phones and other electronic devices belonging to the suspects were confiscated by police during searches of their person and homes.

The local printing business that has been implicated in the crime has since publicly denied the allegations on their Facebook page.

“The management of Business Solutions Ltd, would like to notify the general public that the rumours of the company printing Government issued IDs are false.

“Our company policy is strict and clear as it relates to official documents.

“We can say with confidence that the rumours are false and our professional reputation remains intact.” (Delana Isles)

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Ralph Higgs

“In going forward, you should forthwith formally advise the Hon. Premier and the Hon. Speaker of the Hon. House of Assembly of (a) your interest in the hotel that you have asserted is currently under construction in North Caicos, and (b) your intention to withdraw and abstain from all discussions, debate and/or voting on the referenced service charge bill in the House of Assembly,” the director advised Higgs.

“You must then follow through by not participating in any way in any discussions, debate and/or voting on the referenced service charge bill.”

POSSIBLE BREACHES Christie also told the Weekly News that the commission received reports that other members of the assembly may have breached the code set out for public officers by participating in

the debate.

“On the morning of September 25, 2018, following certain matters that were brought to the attention of the commission, I wrote to the Hon. Dwayne S Taylor, Speaker of the House of Assembly, with copy to the Hon. Premier and the Hon. Leader of the Opposition,” the director said.

That letter read: “The Integrity Commission wishes to request the urgent assistance of your good office in providing it with a complete transcript of the proceedings of the Hon. House of Assembly, of Monday, September 24, 2018, in the matter of the debates on the Hotel and Restaurant (Service Charge) 2018.

“The commission also wishes to utilise this opportunity to advise you, Hon. Speaker, that concerns and allegations have been raised with the commission that certain Hon. Members of the House, who might have a personal interest in matters that could be impacted by the bill, have been participating in the referenced debates.

“The commission wishes to use this opportunity, through your good office, to caution all members of the Hon. House of Assembly, that they should read and be guided by the relevant provisions of the Code of Conduct for Persons in Public Life, the Seven Principles in Public Life, and the Guide to Identifying, Avoiding, and Managing Conflicts of Interests, all of which are available for review of the commission’s

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website.

“By way of copy of this communication to the Hon. Premier, and the Hon. Opposition Leader, I will also bring the matter directly to their attention.”

The director stated that the provisions of the Integrity Commission Ordinance, and the Code of Conduct for Persons in Public Life, inclusive of the Guide to Identifying, Avoiding, and Managing Conflicts of Interests, have equal applicability to all members of the House of Assembly, which is consistent with the rule of law.

He stated: “A complaint or allegation that the provisions of one or the other may have been breached by a member, will therefore as a matter of course be impartially and dispassionately examined by the commission.

“This is the mandate of the Integrity Commission as prescribed by law.

“The commission also wishes to advise that it continues to stand ready and willing, as it has in the past, to provide without prejudice its assistance and guidance in writing to any Member of the Hon. House of Assembly who desires to have it and who requests it, in respect of the provisions of the Integrity Commission Ordinance and the Code of Conduct for Persons in Public Life, inclusive of the Guide to Identifying, Avoiding, and Managing Conflicts of Interests.”

By Benneth Williams

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Agencies working together to enhance the safeguarding and protection of children

Agencies join forces to protect children from abuse

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE ROYAL Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) recently hosted a multi-agency workshop to ensure children are protected from harm, maltreatment and abuse.

The two day session was held at the Chalk Sound Police Station in Providenciales on September 19 and 20.

It saw stakeholders being updated on best practices and lessons learned in child safeguarding from other jurisdictions.

The goal of the workshop was to develop a greater understanding between the agencies responsible for child protection in a bid to enhance their inter-agency collaboration.

Hosts also aimed to ensure greater and more effective response to allegations for the benefit of children and other vulnerable people living in the TCI. Deputy Commissioner Trevor Botting facilitated the event in partnership with police officers from the UK National Crime Agency.

Speaking at the workshop he

emphasised that protecting children from abuse, which often leads to the impairment of their health and development, requires an all-handson-deck approach.

He said: “The safeguarding of children and vulnerable people on the Turks and Caicos Islands is everybody’s business.

“This workshop brought together partner agencies from across the TCI to develop closer ways of working to better serve victims of sexual offences.

“In the near future, officers from the RTCIPF and social workers from the Department of Social Development will be accommodated in the same office space and working much closer together and with great commitment to protecting children and those most vulnerable within our communities.”

During the sessions presentations were made on multi-agency child abuse and neglect investigations.

Discussions were also held on the issues and challenges faced by the agencies involved in the investigation of crimes against children, in providing support to victims and witnesses, and in the

prosecution of offenders.

The attendees included police officers, representatives from Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Department of Social Development (DSD), healthcare professionals and members of the Gender Affairs Department.

Child abuse is described as any act or series of actions, or failure to act by a parent or caregiver which results in any form of harm, potential for harm or threat of harm to a minor child.

The Government on November 15, 2017, signed a multi-agency protocol to protect children from abuse and neglect.

The protocol helps to establish standards for points of contact, methods of contact and purpose of contact between relevant agencies.

It also outlines concrete and practical procedures for handling special issues while defining professional roles and responsibilities.

The inking of the modus operandi signalled a commitment of stakeholder agencies to work together in the interest of children in the TCI.

THE BANNING of single use plastic bags, protection of coastal properties and EU hurricane repair funding were all hot topics at the latest meeting of Cabinet.

Governor John Freeman chaired the 21st meeting on Wednesday (September 26) at the NJS Francis Building in Grand Turk.

All ministers were present except Deputy Premier Sean Astwood.

At this meeting Cabinet: -Advised the governor to approve the subdivision of Crown land parcel 60000/618 at North West and North Central in Providenciales and to approve the issuing of a public tender notice for lots 29 and 30 of the subdivided parcel.

-Approved the appointments of Urban Jason Francis as the deputy chairman and Derek Rolle as a member of the TCI Ports Authority Board for a period of three years in accordance with Section 3 (2) of the Ports Authority Ordinance.

-Approved the appointment of Darcel Smith to the National Insurance Board (NIB) as the insured persons representative for a period of three years in accordance with Schedule 3 (Section 27) (1) (d) of the NIB Ordinance.

-Approved the appointment of the Permanent Secretary of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning as the Government’s additional member on the executive committee responsible for managing the TCIG/Carnival Corporation Infrastructure Improvement Account.

Cabinet noted the appointment of Carnival Corporation’s voting member and additional members on the executive committee.

-Approved the terms of reference of and appointment of members to the Local Government Review and Modernisation Committee with effect from October 1.

-Approved the formation of and terms of reference for the National Assessment Team

for a period of nine months to coordinate the TCI Country Poverty Assessment.

-Approved a ban on the import of single use plastic bags with effect from January 1, 2019, and a ban on the use of single use plastic bags by retailers with effect from May 1, 2019. Cabinet approved a list of alternative bags which could be used by retailers from May 1, 2019, on which reduced custom tariff rates for certain of the alternative bags would be applied.

-Received a presentation by Hon. Goldray Ewing, Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning, on a draft paper setting out measures to avert further damage to selected coastal properties on Providenciales.

Cabinet requested that the paper be amended by relevant ministries and returned to Cabinet for approval.

-Noted an information paper presented by Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson on the draft TCI Vision 2040 paper which will be released for public consultation at a future date.

-Received an information paper from Hon. Ralph Higgs, Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture, updating Cabinet on work completed to date to introduce amendments to the National Parks Ordinance.

Cabinet noted the work already completed and looked forward to completion of work that remained outstanding.

-Was informed by Deputy Governor Anya Williams and EU programmes manager that the TCI had received approval for an allocation from the European Union B Envelope of €2.9 million for the repairs and upgrading of schools damaged by the 2017 hurricanes.

-Was informed by the premier that the Hyatt brand of hotels will be establishing itself in the TCI. -Received an update by the chair of the TCI National Disaster Recovery Task Force on recent and planned work.

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International film festival to promote local talent PLANS are in the pipelines to launch an international film festival which will focus on the ocean, the environment and promoting local talent.

Hon. Ralph Higgs, Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime and Gaming, announced on Friday, September 21, that efforts are underway to establish a TCI Film Commission (TCFC) which will oversee the execution of the initiative.

He said that the commission will operate under the Tourist Board and will be responsible for all activities associated with inward filming and photographic activities, outward filming development and distribution.

The commission will also focus on the establishment of business opportunities to support the festival and work in conjunction with the

Ministry of Education to encourage educational opportunities to expand film making activities in schools and communities throughout the TCI. Minister Higgs said: “The Turks and Caicos International Film Festival (TCIFF) will be a private, not-for-profit local organisation that will host the three-day festival, which will focus on the dual themes of the ocean and the environment.

“Strands called ‘Blue’ and ‘Green’ will showcase the best dramas and documentaries that address these themes.

“A companion strand ‘Young Turks’ will highlight the achievements of the islands’ own filmmaking community.”

Minister Higgs said an 11-member committee has been working for the past six months to develop a framework to bring the festival to fruition and fundraising

Forty-five civil service jobs up for grabs THE OFFICE of the Deputy Governor is hosting its fourth recruitment drive of the financial year in an attempt to fill more than 45 vacant positions within the civil service.

Jobs are available across all ministries with key positions up for grabs in the Ministries of Health, Education, Infrastructure and Border Control.

According to Deputy Governor Anya Williams in a statement on September 20, the aim of the drive is to “attract new talent”.

“We are pleased with the continued level of interest in TCIG jobs,” she said. “During the first three recruitment exercises we attracted a total of 738 applications for some 98 positions.”

She explained that since the introduction of a new grade structure and the restructuring of several Government departments, there has been “keen interest” from workers in the private sector.

Current civil service staff have also been able to upgrade their skills through the launch of the Civil Service Professional Development Fund and other training programmes.

This allows them to compete for and be promoted from within the organisation.

“Recruitment is an ongoing process as staff are continuously moving up within and also at times out of the organisation, which makes this a very active process,” Williams said.

“I am grateful for the efforts of my staff within the human resource management directorate and also the various ministries and departments across Government that work to ensure that new and existing vacant positions are filled on a timely basis and with the right people and skills to assist in moving the organisation forward as we continue to seek to build a more effective and efficient public service.”

As part of its recruitment strategy the Office of the Deputy Governor has sought to provide more access to vacancies in the Government by launching a vacancies webpage on www.gov. tc It has also been posting links to current vacancies on the official TCIG press office Facebook page www.facebook.com/ pressofficetcig Jobs are advertised in the local newspapers as well as on Job Market on Radio Turks and Caicos which is aired as a part of the community announcements at 7.30am and 3pm each day.

The office plans to host another job readiness fair to assist potential candidates in preparing for and conducting themselves in an interview.

Three recruitment drives have been conducted since the beginning of the 2018-2019 financial year which began on April 1. They took place on May 11, July 9 and August 2.

and marketing activities will also begin shortly.

The TCIFF will run from November 15 to 17, 2019, and will be held in the high end resort areas of Grace Bay and Long Bay in Providenciales.

Higgs said: “Grace Bay beach is regularly voted the best beach in the world, the TCI tourist board slogan is ‘beautiful by nature’.

“This revised energy for a festival was born out of the passage of Irma and Maria in September 2017, and the core themes of the festival ‘ocean and environment’ will be highlighted to show how, local entrepreneurs and the creative community realised there was all the more reason to celebrate the country’s resilience.”

Highly-respected and celebrated British film executive Colin Burrows, who is the CEO for Special Treats production company and co-founder of Beautiful Bay Entertainment, will serve as the director of the festival.

He said the festival will also help to educate the public on the importance of reef preservation and environmentally friendly practices.

“Every week we hear another news story about the state of our oceans or damage to our reef systems.

“When you live on a Caribbean island, surrounded by one of the world’s best-preserved barrier reefs

Hon. Ralph Higgs, Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime and Gaming

and where these precious ecosystems are critical to your survival in the event of a hurricane, such stories are particularly close to home.

“We want to celebrate what we have and explore ways to make sure it stays pristine for the next generation.”

He said the Turks and Caicos

Islands are well established as a luxury brand for celebrities, and already has many travellers from Hollywood enjoying the territory’s opulence.

“We’re looking to bring both aspects of island life together in an event that raises a common concern for the natural world.” (Olivia Rose)

Service charge bill passage is disappointing, says hotel owner

BY DELANA ISLES AS THE dust settles on the service charge issue, one owner of a noninclusive condo resort has expressed his disappointment and reiterated the potential economic fallout.

Dale Papke, owner of the Ports of Call Resort in Providenciales, told the Weekly News on Thursday (September 27) the entire issue is misunderstood.

Papke has been vocal on the issue in the run up to Monday’s debate, stating his opinions on the negative impact the bill will have on the industry if passed and warning of possible layoffs and downsizing by hotel owners.

He offered brief comments expressing his disappointment following the bill’s passage on Monday.

“I can’t say much other than I am very disappointed. Not only did the Government not consult properly with the hoteliers as they have stated, but the whole service charge is misunderstood.

“It was never a full gratuity, but rather a combination of gratuities and resort fees.

“To think that guests are actually

tipping the staff an additional $25 to $100 a day when they are already leaving tips on the beds, to the bartenders and the beach staff is wrong.”

Papke’s reference to the combination of gratuity and resort fees was substantiated by a press release sent out by the Turks and Caicos Resort Economic Council (TCREC) on Friday, September 21.

The organisation, which is made up of a group of business people who have developed the luxury condo resort business in the TCI, stated that the facility fee was in place long before a service charge was put in place, as such, reports that service charge is being “restored” to the workers are factually incorrect.

When the service charge bill was first drafted in 2003, it took what used to be the facility fee that resorts were already charging and combined it with what the Government at that time decided should be service charge.

The TCREC said that the Service Charge Ordinance that was then born, never stated that employees were to receive 100 percent of the service charge collected.

The organisation further clarified:

“Prior to 2003 and the passing of the first Service Charge Ordinance, many condo resorts charged a facility fee, which was a commercial agreement between guests and the management companies.

“100 percent of this facility fee was collected by the management company for their use in support of their operational expenses that were not shared with the condo owners.”

“With the Service Charge Ordinance (Nov 2003), the facility fee was appropriated by Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) through the ordinance and with the consensus of the industry, it designated that a minimum 60 percent of the service charge collected be paid to employees, which has remained unchanged since 2003,” the TCREC advised.

The organisation stated that while the newly passed bill offers resorts the option to make up their lost operating funding (40 percent of service charge) by charging an additional facility fee on top of service charge to visiting tourists, it does not appear to consider the potential impacts to the industry and the economy this price increase could cause.

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Proper perspective on service charges Dear Editor, The following comments pertain to service charges as they relate to resorts in the TCI, and do not attempt to address the charging and distribution of service charges within non-resort restaurants.

Service charges have long been prevalent throughout the Caribbean as an ‘add on’ to the posted accommodation rates.

The prevailing rate of service charge in this country is 10 percent which, when added to the Government’s accommodation tax of 12 percent, creates a 22 percent surcharge for all our guests.

For some time in our history, the distribution of service charges among resort employees was arbitrary and often unfair, with an employee’s share frequently being determined by factors other than their hours worked or their degree of direct guest contact.

Some 20 years ago agreement was reached between the TCI Hotel and Tourism Association and the Government of the day that a minimum of 60 percent of service charges collected would be paid to employees, in cash, and distributed among those employees in an equitable manner.

To this day, the payment of 60 percent of service charges collected

is pretty much the standard among resorts in the TCI. The remaining 40 percent of service charges collected (typically four percent of total revenue) is retained by the various resorts to help offset overall operating costs, and this offset is a critical part of resort operating results, as well as a factor in the decision whether to invest in a resort property in this country.

The Government now proposes that fully 100 percent of service charges collected shall be passed on to the employees (an increase of two thirds in their service charge pay out) and that resort owners will be allowed to recoup their ‘lost’ 40 percent by imposing a ‘facility fee’ of up to five percent on the guest’s accommodation charge.

So, at first glance, the new legislation seems to be a win win situation in which the employees get paid more and the resorts recover that extra payment (or perhaps even a bit extra), but let’s take a closer look at what this really means.

For our resorts: According to the KPMG 2016 Resort Benchmarking Survey for the TCI, the average daily rate charged by resorts in this country was $584, as compared to a Caribbean-wide average of $340.

Notwithstanding that the TCI figures are skewed somewhat by our higher proportion of luxury villas, the fact remains that, across the board, the TCI is a relatively expensive place to vacation, and the increase of our combined surcharge from 22 percent to as much as 27 percent will only boost this disparity.

Being acutely aware of competitive pressures in the Caribbean tourist marketplace, our astute resort operators may well realise that they cannot impose an additional facility fee of five percent, and will have to settle for a reduced fee, or perhaps none at all.

To the extent that the facility fee charged is less than four percent, resort operating costs will be increased correspondingly.

To help offset this increase in operating costs, our resorts will likely have to cut back on ‘discretionary’ expenditures, such as their recent funding of the closed circuit television system to boost security levels throughout Provo, ancillary support to our police department, the school adoption programmes that help cover necessary school expenses that the Government is unwilling to fund, and the generally high level of support for charitable causes

throughout the community.

Another very real possibility is that our resorts will start hiring new employees at wages at or near the statutory minimum wage, instead of at the generally higher wages now in effect, so that the new wage plus the 100 percent service charge share will be roughly equal to the current wage plus the 60 percent share.

For resort employees: The PDM first brought forward the idea of paying out 100 percent of service charges to employees in response to what they referred to as “the plight of the hospitality worker” - but does this ‘plight’ really exist?

The records of a single resort on Provo for the calendar year 2016 show a service charge pay out (at 60 percent) of just pennies under $3 per hour worked.

Combine this with a median wage of $8 per hour for non-supervisory staff and the median line employee was making close to $11 per hour a figure that has since risen, through wage increases and a larger service charge pool, to almost $13 per hour.

In a country where the minimum wage is $6.25 per hour, it is hard to see where the hospitality worker is at all disadvantaged, particularly when current their service charge pay-out sees them earning over twice that

minimum wage (rising to almost two and one-half times that minimum wage if the service charge pay-out is increased as proposed).

How does one compare the position of a gardener, for example, who is fortunate enough to be working at a resort, and shortly to be earning close to $15 an hour all-in, with someone doing a similar job for one of the independent landscaping companies and likely to be earning less than half that rate?

In a nutshell then, what the Government is on the verge of passing is legislation that will put additional funds in the hands of employees who are already well paid

by TCI standards, at the expense of their resort employers, thereby forcing those employers to either curtail their levels of social spending or other operating costs, or impose rate increases on their guests that will further erode the competitive position of the Turks and Caicos Islands in the worldwide tourism market.

The current Government has frequently been accused of doing nothing, but perhaps ‘doing nothing’ is preferable to enacting this kind of counter-productive legislation!

Lorne Rowe, Providenciales

COMMENTARY

Changes, round two THE CURRENT People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) Government was swept into office in 2016. The last PDM win was in 1999.

The PDM under Derek Taylor won a third term in 2003 but that win was overturned by a by-election with the slimiest of margins.

The PDM had been out of power for 13 years when they won in 2016. Children fiveyears-old in 2003 are now over 18-years-old.

In 2016 the PDM won by promising change. Thirteen years of the PNP and British direct government left the TCI in what is known as a mess.

The trial of an entire administration. Massive debt with little to nothing to show for it.

Now we approach the two

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

year point in the PDM Government.

Recently revealed is this Government is suffering from unannounced changes to the Cabinet.

Now we have the governor joined by the deputy governor and the attorney general able to second guess anything the PDM decides.

Under the 2006 constitution only the governor had a vote.

We need the deputy governor to perform her function of representing

the governor when he is away.

She also has the responsibility for managing the civil service.

The attorney general was in Cabinet to advise on the legality of any new laws or projects proposed.

She was in an advise and consent basis, and is now a voting member.

We need to ask if the politics of these two could affect their votes.

They are locals but not elected.

We need to go back to what worked

in the past.

There is also a basic problem in our election system. After election, anyone elected can be assigned a ministry.

A district representative becomes a minister taking his or her time away from his consistency.

Why then do we have only five at large candidates? The winning at large candidates should be ministers.

They were chosen by all the islands not just one district.

Then we have little Provo - a small island with six representatives.

How can a winning candidate elected by the voters in a localised district serve as premier or leader of the opposition? Is this what Britain had in mind?

In practice, we have Minister of Tourism Hon. Ralph Higgs. No one is better equipped for that job!

However, Minster Ralph is also the best equipped to represent the

people of North and Middle Caicos.

Further, the North and Middle Caicos seat should not be for a weak candidate with bold ambitions on a national scale. The Lord knows Middle and North Caicos need representation.

The idea of having boards of control when their elected rep is busy as a minister has great merit.

The boards need a budget and funds they can spend on local needs. Changes are needed. We need to promote democracy not colonialism.

Remember the 14 overseas territories have 250,000 people and not one representative in the British parliament.

No wonder so many little Caribbean nations went independent prematurely. Wake up Britain!

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Serious questions on service charge debate Dear Editor, As I reflect on the service charge debate that recently took place in the HOA and the subsequent criticism of the opposition’s concerns about how the 100 percent service charge will impact the tourism industry and or the proposition that TC Islanders be allowed to benefit more from service charge than work permit holders (because economically the work permit holder is already costing the hotels more to operate because of the work permit fees levied for each of them which isn’t levied for an Islander to be employed), I cannot help but also reflect on the decision of the minister of tourism to not make a contribution or vote on the bill.

As you may recall I raised during the division vote that the minister was in the chamber and for the majority of the day the people of this country waited to hear what the head of tourism had to say.

First and foremost, it is mindboggling that during the debate and passage of one the biggest legislation to impact the TCI tourism industry in recent years, the Government’s minister was speechless.

The only words written by the minister was a press statement citing the advice from the Integrity Commission to abstain from the debate and voting due to a conflict of interest.

We can assume that the conflict of interest is the fact that he is constructing a boutique hotel in his constituency.

The operative word in that previous sentence is ‘constructing’.

The hotel is not yet operational or in a position to collect service charge, therefore we believe the minister of tourism should have made representation for his constituency as well as his portfolio.

Which begs the question, has he abstained from previous debates or voting affecting hospitality industry in the TCI or will he abstain from every future debate or conversation regarding the hospitality sector?

Better yet, will he ever be able to speak to the service charge on behalf of his Government in any capacity?

Or will it still be a conflict of interest?

Can the minister of tourism be an effective minister if he cannot speak or take legislative position

Hon. Akierra Mary Deanne Missick

on the pertinent issues affecting his portfolio?

It was clear that another minister contributed to the debate and voted who has a close relative operating a hotel who will now have to charge service charge if it wasn’t being charged before. We weren’t advised of a conflict there.

Isn’t there also a minister who has a beneficial interest in a restaurant that can elect to levy service charge and the new facility fee because of his Government’s bill? Where was that conflict?

The people of Middle and North should really be questioning whether their MP should remain in Cabinet if he is to be silenced by the IC on important national issues affecting them, or is his personal business interest more important than the people of Middle and North being represented by him?

Will the head of tourism TCI be able to contribute to the drafting of regulations to bring this bill into operation?

Did he declare a conflict in Cabinet when the bill was presented? Did he declare a conflict when he met with hoteliers on these proposals?

But the one thing we can all agree on is this - this country has many questions for this Government.

However, unlike when they were in opposition, they can’t seem to find the answer sheet.

Hon. Akierra Mary Deanne Missick, Member of Parliament for Leeward and Long Bay, Chair of the TCI Public Accounts Committee

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Control this deadly trend Dear Editor, It appears our once peaceful paradise is turning into the wild, wild west days with gun shots ringing out way too often.

Something you only saw on television or crime ridden cities like West Side, Chicago.

How do we get a handle on this deadly trend before it ruins our image, deters potential investors and dampens our robust tourism sector?

If not controlled, law abiding citizens will be more inclined to purchase their own guns in order to protect their families, which inadvertently creates a weapons demand.

The other downside to this is it will create other challenges such as guns not being properly secured and then ending up in the wrong hands like those of children and criminals.

A gun buyback programme is something worth exploring. It’s a programme that is frequently used in metropolitan cities across the world.

It was instituted to purchase back privately owned firearms. The purchasing is done by the police and the goal is to reduce the number of legal or illegal firearms owned by civilians, and provide a process whereby civilians can sell their privately-owned firearms to the Government without risk of prosecution.

At this juncture in our quest to reduce the number of gun related crimes in some of our communities, it’s also a great opportunity to remove illegal guns from the street and out of the hands of criminals who might otherwise use them for the wrong purpose.

There is no silver bullet to solving

these complex issues but our leaders and law enforcement must, and I repeat MUST, continue to explore other measures to see what are the most effective ways to reduce crime.

Crime and punishment goes hand in hand which should include taking a closer look into our prison system.

Are we creating a Ritz Carlton service for prisoners or an inconvenience? This is why they are called prisoners.

I have had the opportunity to visit our prison system on a number of occasions and although we have improved in some areas in terms of tighter security, what I saw was repugnant.

Prisoners wearing the most expensive sneakers, clothing of the latest style, having groceries delivered that can fill a small convenient store, families bringing in cooked meals etc.

Is this prison to you? I’m all about human rights but we must re-evaluate the true purpose of the prison system and its intended purpose.

It was not designed for luxury but as a punishment for crimes committed.

Here is some food for thought.

Why aren’t the prisoners in uniform? During my visits, most times you cannot differentiate the prisoners from the visitors.

Why are we allowing cooked food and groceries to be brought in? It is almost impossible to do a proper search of these items.

The prison should have their own commissary, which is more controlled in addition to providing a source of revenue.

Chain gang, what happened to

those days? While growing up in Grand Turk, low risk prisoners were required to clean the streets. Why not return to those bygone days?

Back then, it was a shame to be seen in prison clothes on the street.

A more robust border patrol operation, search and seizure of illegal cargo is how we keep the guns out.

A holistic approach to crime control is what’s needed. Inclusive of the role mental health counselling and anger management classes can have. All are areas needing attention in this developing country.

Mental health has been a taboo for far too long and can no longer be ignored.

If left untreated, it could have wide reaching impact such as what we are seeing today in relation to the recidivism rate and growing violent crimes among teens.

If you look at the profile of the individuals committing crimes, they are primary older teens or young adults.

In my opinion, they are not inherently bad kids, just are impressionable, conflicted young people wrestling with emotions and impulses.

They are trying to communicate their feelings and needs the only way they know how.

Therefore, it’s imperative that we keep these matters at the forefront and hold our elected ministers, the governor and law enforcement more accountable.

Respectfully, Ed Forbes, Grand Turk

No ‘restoration’ of total service charge to workers Dear Editor, The TCI Resort Economic Council (TCREC), supported by the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association, would like to clarify some facts regarding the current Service Charge Ordinance discussions.

Recent articles claim the Turks and Caicos Islands Government has indicated the new proposed Service Charge Ordinance “restores” the entire sum back to the employees, when in fact the Service Charge Ordinance has never stated that employees were to receive 100 percent of service charge collected.

Prior to 2003 and the passing of the first Service Charge Ordinance, many condo resorts charged a facility fee, which was a commercial agreement between guests and the management companies.

All of this facility fee was collected by the management company for their use in support of their operational expenses that were not shared with the condo owners.

With the Service Charge Ordinance (Nov 2003), the facility fee was appropriated by the Government through the ordinance and with the

consensus of the industry it designated that a minimum 60 percent of the service charge collected be paid to employees, which has remained unchanged since 2003.

Facilities fees were in use long before the Service Charge Ordinance was made law in 2003.

The Service Charge Ordinance consistently stated employees be paid a minimum of 60 percent of service charge collected.

Reference to “restore 100 percent of service charge to employees” is inaccurate.

While the proposed bill offers resorts the option to make up their lost operating funding (40 percent of service charge) by charging an additional facilities fee on top of service charge to visiting tourists, it does not appear to consider the potential impacts to the industry and the economy this price increase could cause.

The Government has a clear and understandable goal of ensuring growth in wages of the people of the country.

The tourism industry agrees and as a result continues to pay industry

leading wages to its employees, allowing the TCI to be one of the most envied tourism markets in the Caribbean.

However, only 2,000 people are employed by non-all-inclusive resorts.

TCREC members have always been respectful of the Government, the TCI’s laws and its people.

We remain open to dialogue with the premier and her Government with a goal of finding common ground on this matter of vital importance to the country and its economy, and we thank the premier for her respect of the industry in waiting to meet with us prior to the bill being passed.

TCREC are a group of business people who have collectively developed the successful luxury condo resorts in TCI contributing to the Government’s tax revenue and scholarships annually, and who have been contributors to such community efforts as security lighting, beach patrol vehicles, CCTV, 911 Centre, tools and equipment for the RTCPF. TCI Resort Economic Council, Turks and Caicos Islands

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TCI moves towards sustainable, low cost energy

BY OLIVIA ROSE MORE sustainable, reliable and low cost energy could be on the cards for the TCI, following the signing of an agreement to create a new energy strategy this week.

The Government, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and FortisTCI met on Wednesday (September 26) to sign a preliminary agreement to draft a Resilient National Energy Transition Strategy (R-NETS).

The strategy is expected to modernise the electricity sector in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

It will focus on building a sustainable future that takes into consideration the full scope of generating and delivering electricity in the territory.

Speaking at the meeting in Providenciales, Hon. Goldray Ewing, Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning, pointed out that a growing number of countries are incorporating resilience into

their national energy strategies.

He said: “This is a pivotal moment for the Turks and Caicos Islands energy sector, since this undertaking will chart the course and establish our energy landscape for the short, medium and long term.”

He said the collaborative engagement could not have occurred at a more opportune time, given Cabinet’s recent approval for the drafting of legislation for the implementation of integrated resource planning for the sector.

“This of course will allow for more rigid regulatory oversight and involvement in the development of the electricity sector,” he said, “in alignment with the objectives of least cost generation, reliability, and environmental and economic sustainability of the sector.”

FortisTCI president and CEO Eddinton Powell also speaking at the meeting pointed out that the strategy will further strengthen and grow the TCI’s economy.

“FortisTCI is fully committed

to the R-NETS process and is looking forward to collaborating with the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and Rocky Mountain Institute in further developing the electricity sector in these islands.

“Creating a joint strategy is the right approach and serves as the first step toward modernising the electricity sector and expanding the energy mix in ways that are beneficial to all stakeholders.”

RMI’s principal Roy Tobert said the institute is looking forward to working with both Government and FortisTCI to bring the modernisation strategy to fruition.

“This inclusive process invites all stakeholders to have a seat at the table and work toward selecting resilient and cost-effective technology solutions, in support of advancing the shared priorities of the TCI,” he said.

Establishing energy systems that are both sustainable and resilient will require a systematic approach to new developments.

According to FortisTCI the transition toward a smarter energy grid can be achieved through a portfolio of technologies including intelligent systems such as advanced grid automation.

“The R-NETS is intended to ensure that all stakeholder needs - including customers, the government and the utility - are met as changes are implemented.

“The R-NETS will also identify specific roles for TCIG, FortisTCI, developers, financial institutions, and local communities that will enable this transition toward a more sustainable energy future.

“Other objectives of the process include exploring viable options for producing and distributing electricity to customers across the Turks and Caicos Islands, identifying the appropriate mix of energy sources needed to meet short and long-term consumer energy needs, and ensuring that TCIG objectives are aligned with that of the electricity sector.”

The R-NETS process will be implemented through a threepronged approach.

“Phase one takes a fact-based approach and identifies the traditional and renewable energy options available for TCI, along with current costs, projected future costs, and other risk factors.

“Phase two takes into account the technical and financial implications and seeks to narrow the potential least-cost options further to meet the energy needs of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“Phase three of the process will see the production of an R-NETS report and implementation plan.”

The public will also have an opportunity to weigh in on this new approach when consultations are held at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex on October 3 in Providenciales and at the HJ Robinson High School auditorium in Grand Turk October 4. Both meetings are scheduled to begin at 6pm.

Hands tied and feet bound Dear Editor, The bombardment of political promises in the 2016 election campaign, the receptive gullibility and expectations that these promises generated and now the uncertainty about their fulfilment underscore the need for more public and political projections of the current Government’s shortfalls is a continuous saga.

While it would be very unkind to declare them totally useless, we must pay attention to their track records and identify that there is a disparity and a divide in our country between the PDM’s brilliance in talking and importantly executing these talks in getting the job done.

Pardon my witlessness or lack of understanding of why it is so exceedingly difficult for the Government to influence adequate changes in the country where they were elected by the people.

The story has been unfolding by the Government’s ministers that there is a vast amount of power in the hands of the governor and the British government by extension.

Additionally, the many cries of the ministers are their inability to work autonomously to make executive decisions without the British government’s interjections.

Citizens and investors alike have complained that they have reached

out to several ministerial authorities for assistance in several capacities and it has been the same response: “My hands are tied.”

Even though I have one of the worst memory retention, I am fully aware that home rule was reinstated a long time ago and we have always operated as a self-governing nation with a constitution that supports and gives us legislative power.

So why is this Government experiencing the many obstacles to execute appropriately systems, policies and issues that needs to be addressed?

Before the general elections in 2016, the opposition worked assiduously and had a long successful stretch of implementing changes that has played a vital role in the Turks and Caicos Islands that exist today.

These inadequacies and complaints were never aired or expressed with such magnitude.

This curiosity lends me to wonder, what has gone wrong constitutionally since then and why suddenly since the PDM’s success to governance this has been the PDM’s experience governing.

Let me remind them that as elected Government it is their responsibility to ensure programmes and issues are resolved within ample time frames.

It is them the people are depending on to control and make the right

Dameko Dean

decisions for the country.

Therefore, as leaders, accountability must be accepted by their offices rather than projecting their shortfalls and deficits on to the governor, his deputy and attorney general.

Frankly speaking I cannot see how it could be at all possible that all three appointed members are religiously stopping the progress of the manifestos they, the elected members, swore and promised to the people.

Some time ago a young lady asked for assistance with getting a passport extension to attend her daughter’s grandfather funeral in Jamaica.

After calling back and forth to the powers that be, it dawned on me that the minister of immigration suggested that he was not in the position to sign off on a travel letter.

The director of immigration was unable to give a passport extension.

I was shocked to say the least by how the situation was handled. The representatives suggested that they were unable to take accountability or initiative to assist this individual.

Are we suggesting that all matters that arise in the TCI have to go through offices of the United Kingdom?

Additionally, if simple matters like these cannot be addressed by the elected ministers of Government, then evidently what are the roles and responsibilities of the ministers and if this is the case why do we need ‘the government’?

The premier, who also holds office of finance minister, has complained intensely that she and her elected ministers are being frustrated in their efforts to bring advancement to the TCI by the of the British governor, his deputy, and the attorney general.

What is far more interesting would be to understand the circumstances that the three disagree with the elected Government officials.

Furthermore, is this a trend of obstinacy on the Government’s part to defer the attention from their failing ministries?

Are we as citizens to understand that we are living in a democratic country with an elected Government

which has absolutely no power and autonomy to effect any change?

Additionally, are minister elects saying that the governor, deputy governor and attorney general are the only three persons in the Cabinet to stamp approval of policies and systems?

My opinion stands that this a trend by the ministers to glamorize and glorify mediocrity and to further masquerade the need for us to take them seriously.

This is absolute foolishness! We have a democratic system; each individual plays their part to create a whole.

I believe the Government should desist from aggravating the spirit of the people through the laissez faire attitude of these elected ministers and if they are not in the position to create the changes that are needed, they should step down and allow capable persons to lead.

If the Government’s hands are tied and feet are bound, I now understand why we have seen little movement.

A good place to start combating the myriad of challenges they complain of is to admit that they are not managing and their manifesto was embellished with exaggerations that are not at all possible right now.

Dameko Dean, Providenciales

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Course facilitator Sharon Edwards Francis from the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority

Proud participants of the Aeronautical Information Publication training programme

Airport staff gets flight safety standards training EMPLOYEES at Providenciales International Airport recently graduated from the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) training programme.

The two week flight safety standards training was delivered by a representative of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority and concluded on Friday, September 21.

A Government press release on Monday (September 24) explained that AIP training is an essential part of the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package.

This contains aeronautical information necessary for safety

of aircraft operations, such as regulations, procedures, aerodrome information and other pertinent data.

Information provider Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) plays an important role in civil aviation - its objective is to ensure the accurate and timely dissemination of information necessary for the safety, regularity and efficiency of air navigation.

AIS specialist and course facilitator Sharon Edwards Francis explained that AIS is the hub of international and local civil aviation.

“Information flows from the AIS to all stakeholders in the aviation

industry worldwide,” she said.

These include airlines, aviation chart producers, updaters of airborne computer-based navigation systems, data link systems, databases and flight management systems, handling agents and more.

She added: “The quality and integrity of the data/information published by the AIS is critical to flight safety.”

Six members of the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority took part in the training.

They were William John, Jennifer James, Cammiel Laborde, Rico Smith, Donancia Cartwright and

Straudia Gardiner.

On completion of training, participants were issued certificates to reflect their newly acquired skills and knowledge that they will now put to use during their daily tasks in the aviation field.

Emmanuel Rigby, acting CEO of the TCI Airports Authority, said: “We are grateful for Mrs Francis for the abundance of knowledge that she was able to impart to the participants of this training.

“I would like to congratulate the graduates on completing their studies and remind all that the information/ data received must always be handled

in a very thorough and meticulous manner and be delivered in a positive way so as to enhance safety.”

The TCI Airports Authority is a statutory body that was established in 2006 following the split of the Civil Aviation Department into the Civil Aviation Authority and Airports Authority.

The TCIAA is responsible for the constructing, controlling and managing of airports, providing and maintaining runways, taxiways and terminals for the efficient operation of airports, providing facilities for customs and immigration services, and health and security checks.

Long Bay Junior High School completed THE THIRD and final phase at the new junior high school located in Long Bay Hills was officially completed and handed over the school body on Monday, September 17.

Present at the ribbon cutting ceremony were Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Deputy Governor Anya Williams, Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcolm, other ministers of Government and former minister of education Akierra Missick.

It is now three years since students were officially welcomed through its doors in November 2015.

Long Bay High School is the second high school to be built in some 28 years in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

After several delays in the initial constructions phases, the entire school is now finally built.

Delivering remarks at last week’s ribbon cutting ceremony was Minister Karen Malcolm, who noted that the opening signalled the official start of Long Bay High School as a junior high school.

She also shared her vision for the future of education infrastructure in the Turks and Caicos Islands with the gathering.

“This building is designed to support a generation of children and enable them to learn, grow and flourish, and be prepared for the fighting challenges that lie ahead of them.

“Modern facilities not only improve the school’s visible

environment but also its learning culture.”

She noted that the building alone cannot infuse the visions and passions that guide the students’ development.

“It is the human spirit and the interaction between teachers and students which will make the difference and ensure that the new building supports higher levels of learning.”

Minister Malcolm also urged the faculty and students to take good care of the three new buildings.

She further stated that the Ministry of Education is always in the forefront of providing quality education and takes the lead to try new initiatives, one of which is Long Bay Junior High School.

“This new building will be a place where students can build their capacities and their aspirations with the support of their teachers.

“Today marks another milestone in the development of education in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“This is a day of hope for the future, interwoven with good memories of the old days where a classroom was only fitted with a desk, a chair and a chalkboard. This is a potent mix which will be our future here at this school.”

The newly commissioned building will house numerous labs and several classrooms among which is a special education class.

Principal Deanne Whiskey John also shared a few words with the gathering.

“This new building alone cannot create world class citizens; indeed it will be human spirit of all of its users and their commitment and determination to succeed that will make the difference and ensure that this new phase support quality learning.

“Thus I encourage all the users of this new block to take good care of it and remain conscious of what it symbolises.

“It symbolises an increased opportunity to acquire knowledge towards empowering yourselves and building a better Providenciales and by extension Turks and Caicos Islands.”

She thanked the Government and all others who contributed to the new wing of the school.

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TCI hotel wins best resort beach award THE COASTLINE in front of the Amanyara resort in Providenciales has been named as one of the top three resort beaches in the world by a members-only travel magazine.

The Hideaway Report, which produces web articles, a quarterly Traveller magazine and the annual Directory magazine, recently published its 2018 Members’ Choice Awards.

Voters included A-list actors, Fortune 500 CEOs and society elite, a press release from the travel content creators on September 5 read.

Joining Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in Hawaii and Belmond Cap Juluca in Anguilla in the ‘Best Hotel Beach’ category was Amanyara.

The Hideaway Report site reads: “Nestled between a marine national park and a nature reserve, Amanyara overlooks a half mile stretch of white sand on the western shore of Providenciales.

“From here, guests can access some of the best dive sites in the

Caribbean or explore pristine coral reefs by snorkelling directly from the beach.

“Alternatively, the stunning coast can be explored by kayak, paddleboard and catamaran.

“Ocean-facing teakwood pavilions have direct pathways to the beach where you can dig your toes into the sand while enjoying dinner attended by a private butler.”

Other categories included Favourite Hideaway Hotel, Hotel with the Best View, Culturally Connected Hotel, Most Romantic Hotel, Hotel That Made You Feel Special, Best Place to Unplug, Best Wildlife Experience, Best Adventure Activities, Photo Contest Winners, Most Incredible Pool, Most Indulgent Spa, Best Hotel Restaurant, Best Hotel for Kids and Bucket List Destinations.

In 1979, Hideaway Report’s founding editor left his corporate life to travel the world.

In his desire for authenticity, he sought out small hideaways in unspoiled corners of the world,

Amanyara resort in Providenciales boasts easy access to a beautiful secluded beach

sharing his findings under the pen name Andrew Harper.

For nearly 40 years, Hideaway Report editors have followed suit, travelling anonymously to seek out

unique properties and experiences around the world.

They uncover one-of-akind hideaways and publish truly independent reviews and

recommendations for their members.

The complete list of Hideaway Report’s 2018 Members’ Choice Award selections can also be found at www.hideawayreport.com

Developers announce plans to break ground on luxury hotel

BY DELANA ISLES CONSTRUCTION on an Andaz Hyatt branded hotel at the old Toscana hotel site in Providenciales is reportedly set to commence later this year.

This is according to developers who spoke with Forbes Magazine contributor Carrie Coolidge this week.

In an article carried on Tuesday (September 25) in the magazine’s online edition, Coolidge wrote: “The five-star experience, developed by Vista Development Ltd, Andaz Turks and Caicos at Grace Bay will feature 59 hotel suites and 74 luxury residences, for a total of 170 accommodations, on a stunning five and a half acre property with a plethora of amenities.

“Construction of Andaz Turks and Caicos at Grace Bay, which is being designed by RAD Architecture Inc, is due to begin later this year.”

The article further stated that the development will be one of the premiere flagship residential Andaz-branded properties in the Caribbean.

Andaz is a global luxury boutique hotel management company that is a subsidiary of

A luxury resort with residences is set to soon break ground in the TCI (photo courtesy of Andaz Turks and Caicos)

Hyatt Hotels Corp.

“We are thrilled to announce development plans for the first Andaz branded resort and residences in the Caribbean,” Myles McGourty, senior vice president of Latin America and Caribbean Hyatt, told Forbes.

“We look forward to working with Vista Development Ltd to introduce the inspiring concept of this luxury lifestyle Hyatt brand to a world-class

destination like Turks and Caicos’ coveted Grace Bay. Co-managing director of Vista Development Ltd, Matt McDonald, said: “We’ve recognised the uniqueness of the location and the potential for an unparalleled offering,” McDonald is developing the project along with Jon Siegel, Vista Development’s co-managing

director, director of development John Fair and Vista director Ramez Hakoura.

“We look forward to seeing the project evolve with Hyatt and become part of the community and culture of Turks and Caicos,” McDonald told Forbes.

The resort will be comprised of two buildings with residences being integrated into the resort.

The overall exterior design of the development will have a modern and contemporary timeless feel.

Back in June McDonald and others from Vista Development met with the premier and minister of tourism to officially announce the coming luxury resort at the old Toscana hotel site in the Lower Bight.

It was announced then that the resort will cost some $100 million.

Several years ago, McDonald and his team purchased the five and a half acre site of what was to be the Toscana resort, and in 2014 had proposed to the then Government that they will build a resort on the site.

McDonald had also announced at the June meeting that construction on the project will begin in late 2018 and will emphasise the use of local contractors and providing employment for Turks and Caicos Islanders during the development phases.

It is set to open in 2021, and will create a number of positions across many segments in the hospitality industry as they assemble their branded five-star service team.

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Model sailboat skills

Children carefully carve wood to create traditional model sailboats

passed on to a new generation

GRAND Turk students were taught how to build traditional model sailboats during a Department of Culture led workshop last week.

The keen participants carefully carved vessels out of wood under experienced guidance in preparation for competing at an annual sailboat competition in the capital next month.

It is all part of the department’s drive to promote cultural heritage leading up to National Heritage Month in October.

In a statement to press on Tuesday (September 25), Director of Culture Ludwina Fulford said the workshop was something she had wanted to get going with since last year.

“I am pleased to see that we have finally been able to get it done and how enthusiastic the participants were,” she said.

“Once we complete the follow up session, the participants will start preparing for the James E Simmons Model Sail Boat Competition that is scheduled for October 27 in Grand Turk as a part of this year’s National Heritage Month celebrations.”

The workshop on September 20 was taught by experienced model boat builder Pastor Samuel ‘Goldston’ Williams.

“We have been working along with Pastor Gold for some time now, and sincerely appreciate all that he is doing to assist us in carrying out our mandate,” Fulford said.

About 20 students participated in the workshop, each coming with sparked interest and a love for

boating.

They were delighted to have the opportunity to learn the craft and were pleased with what they accomplished.

One student said: “I was always interested in how boats were made and this workshop has given me the chance to see first-hand and to also practice my boat building skills.

“I wish some of my other friends could get some of this exposure.”

Hon. Karen Malcolm, Minister of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services, also joined the workshop.

“It was such a pleasure to see this skill being passed on to our children,” she said in the statement.

“I was thoroughly impressed with how quickly they grasped the information that Pastor Gold was sharing with them and how excited they were to be a part of the session.

Students learnt specialist wood carving skills during last week’s educational class

“I take this opportunity to encourage individuals within the community to take full advantage of the various workshops being hosted by the Department of Culture, as they are passing on skills that will be

Two participants proudly show off their unique creations at the workshop

useful in years to come.”

Heritage workshops will continue throughout the other islands in the new year, with particular attention being paid to straw work and other local crafts.

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Charity donates cash for new school instruments STUDENTS at Clement Howell High School will soon be able to play in their own band after a resort charity donated cash for a new set of musical instruments.

The Sandals Foundation the charitable arm of Sandals and Beaches Resorts – hosted a concert in 2016 called ‘Story Behind the Songs’ to gather funds for local projects.

Last year it gave the $8,610 raised during the event to the Providenciales school for its music programme, but the equipment purchase was delayed when two hurricanes hit in September.

Two years later and the school now has new saxophones, guitars, violins, pianos and trombones.

In a press release from Beaches on September 18, principal Kadean Cunningham said the new equipment will be put to good use.

“We have always wanted to start a school orchestra or a band and acquiring the instruments

were the main challenges we had.

“So when Beaches and Sandals graciously accepted to provide assistance, we were really excited about that.”

Music teacher Garfield Gurley said the instruments will enhance the music programme at Clement Howell High School.

“Soon you’ll be seeing the marching band and other bands at the school because now we have the resources and we say thank you to Beaches.”

Fourth form student Wendy Janka said he was excited to see more variety added to the school programme.

“I really love it. It’s really going to help students to learn music and now we’ll be able to practice and get better.”

And fifth-former Kendly Smigh added: “With these instruments we will be able to perform at more events.

“Before with a small amount of equipment, we could only take a certain amount of students. Now

Clement Howell High School pupils show off their new instruments with teachers and Beaches staff

more people can learn how to play.”

The Sandals Foundation hosted the Story Behind the Songs concert from September 23 to 26, 2016, at Beaches Resort in Providenciales.

It featured country music artists Lee Brice, Jerrod Niemann and Dylan Scott, and was hosted by award-winning country radio and

CMT personality Cody Alan.

It was part of Sandals Resorts International’s new LIV and Events programme which offers vacationers unique limited-edition events.

Beaches public relations manager Elanor Krzanowski said Clement Howell High School is

home to some of the most talented students in the territory.

“As passionate supporters of the arts we look forward to personally experiencing the impact this gift of music will have on the development of student and their talents at the school.”

Teachers play saws during interactive workshop

GOVERNMENT school music teachers were taught how to play traditional ripsaw instruments during a fun and interactive workshop this summer.

They not only learnt how to use the handsaw, goat skin drums and cowbells, but were also given information on the history of the musical style.

The attendees will now take their new-found skills and knowledge into their classrooms and help interested students to form a school ripsaw band.

A press release from the Department of Culture on Wednesday (September 26) said the bands formed will perform at a special event called ‘Ripsaw in the Park’ in October.

“This will be the final event in the lineup of activities marking National Heritage Month 2018,” the statement read.

The department hosted the Ripsaw Music Workshop on August 31 at HJ Robinson High School in

Grand Turk.

Hon. Karen Malcolm, Minister of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services, said: “This initiative has been long awaited and I am very pleased with the Culture Department for hosting this event.

“I hope information learnt will be applied to students to produce more cultural features in our schools.”

The Department of Culture continues to prepare for National Heritage Month celebrations which will begin on Sunday (September 30).

Ripsaw in the Park will be held on October 31 in Providenciales at 5pm.

Ripsaw is a musical genre which originated in the Turks and Caicos Islands, specifically in Middle and North Caicos.

Its most distinctive characteristic is the use of the handsaw as the main instrument.

The saw is played by scraping an object, usually an old knife blade, along its teeth. The sound is similar to paper being ripped.

Workshop attendees learnt how to use the handsaw, goat skin drums and cowbells

Music teachers from across the TCI learnt the history of traditional ripsaw music

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GARDENING 

Hon. Karen Malcolm said the education ministry will continue to invest in young people

Young people are a ‘national priority’ THE TCI’s young people are a “national priority” and their critical needs will be addressed, according to the youth minister.

Hon. Karen Malcolm, Minister of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services, delivered a statement for National Youth Week on Wednesday (September 26).

This year the week’s theme is, ‘Empowering the youth, one island at a time, no child left behind’.

Malcolm said the week allows everyone to recognise and celebrate the contributions of young people in society.

“I wish to inform the youths of this nation that the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that their future is paved so that they will be able to make meaningful contributions to the nation’s development,” she said.

“I have realised that Turks and Caicos young people are a national priority and as such the Department of Youth is committed to doing its part by developing comprehensive programmes and policies using a strategic approach aimed at addressing the critical needs of the youth of these islands.”

She said the Ministry of Education recognises the crucial roles that it is expected to play in ensuring that the Government’s commitment to the youth is fulfilled.

“We will continue to invest in young people so that they will have access to education, training and decent jobs to achieve their full potential,” Malcolm stressed.

She added that the Department

of Youth stands ready to execute its mandates which aim at preparation and empowerment of the TCI’s young people.

“Education is the most important asset that our youth should and must acquire,” she said, “my Government has invested in many new policies and initiatives to succeed in improving education and making it accessible.”

The minister explained that through education, each child is able to realise their own potential, and to contribute to communities and the broader society.

“I encourage youths to make full use of the resources provided to enhance their development and their respective communities whilst fostering peace and social cohesion.

“Remember when God touches the heart of a young man or woman, they become capable of doing tremendous things.”

She added: “I celebrate with the youth to bring about change and I am strongly committed to listening to the voices of the young people and opening pathways for meaningful participation in decisions that affect them.”

Malcom concluded by saying that the ministry will continue to strengthen its relationships with academic and training institutions, at home and abroad, to ensure that young people are skilled and empowered.

And it will encourage initiatives that will enable them to make meaningful contributions in their personal and community’s development throughout the territory.

CENTIPEDE

CENTIPEDE. Even the name is spooky and I’m sure that when you looked at this picture you got the chills.

Have you come across one?

No? Well don’t worry, you will eventually.

But should you be scared?

Yes, I think you should. Actually, when I see one I just run like a thief.

But actually, they don’t bite.

A centipede ‘bite’ is an injury resulting from the action of a centipede’s forcipules - pincer-like appendages that pierce the skin and inject venom into the wound.

Such a wound is not technically a bite, as the forcipules are modified legs rather than true mouthparts.

Clinically, the wound is viewed as a cutaneous condition characterised by paired haemorrhagic marks that form a chevron shape caused by the large paired forcipules of the centipede.

The centipede’s venom causes pain and swelling in the area of the bite, and may cause other reactions throughout the body.

The majority of bites are not life-threatening to humans and presents the greatest risk to children and those who develop allergic reactions.

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People who are bitten by centipedes are sometimes given a urine test to check for muscle tissue breakdown and/or an EKG to check for heart and vascular problems.

Reassurance and pain relief is often given in the form of painkillers.

In a severe case the affected limb can be elevated and administered diuretic medications.

Centipedes, Scolopendra gigantea, have their bodies divided into well-marked segments, each of which is flattened.

Each body segment has a pair of legs, which means that there are always an odd number of leg pairs ranging from 21 to 23.

Their rear legs are spiny in order to ward off potential predators.

Centipedes have long, manyjointed antenna, simple or no eyes, and a head covered by a flat shield.

They can lose a lot of water quickly and dehydration can occur.

A normal lifespan for S gigantea is about ten years, and this species can grow to be 12 inches long.

Because of their mode of

breathing, Scolopendra gigantea must live in humid environments, such as the underside of rocks or in the soil.

After her eggs are laid, the female of the species broods them until the hatchlings can get their own food.

The centipedes are voracious carnivores that feed on small invertebrates such as crickets, worms, snails and roaches, and can also eat lizards, mice and frogs.

Because they feed on many insects and other ‘pests’ some gardeners find them valuable to keep the potential pest populations down.

Also, centipedes in general are becoming popular terrarium pets.

But if you do not care for this pest eater, make sure you remove dead leaves in the garden.

The only natural enemy of the centipede is the Caribbean scorpion, which can kill it. But larger centipede will also kill a scorpion. Spooky!

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Minnis hails Bahamas’ role in fighting apartheid

Dominican Republic earthquake: The quake was also felt in Haiti.

Massive 5.2 earthquake hits the Dominican Republic

TERRIFIED locals and tourists said the whole island shook when a huge 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Dominican Republic and Haiti in the early hours of Sunday.

The earthquake struck just three kilometres from Villa Elisa, with a depth of 14km, at 5.45am UTC (6.45am BST).

An estimated 4.0 million people live in the area affected by the quake, with locals and tourists send into a frenzied panic.

Santiago - some 80km from the earthquake’s centre - was one of the key areas where the tremor was felt.

A USGS map shows a number of reports of shaking in the Santiago area.

Some locals and tourists took to social media following the

earthquake’s strike.

Twitter user Mills posted: “Anyone else just feel an #earthquake in Santiago, Dominican Republic?!”

Ernest Sacarello tweeted: “Just heard from a friend in Dominican Republic had an earthquake that shook the whole island.”

The earthquake was preceded by some smaller 3.1 and 3.2-magnitde quakes which struck the British Virgin Islands to the east and a 3.2-magnitude tremor which hit Puerto Rico in the hours before.

The Dominican Republic is a popular holiday hotspot among Brits, where thousands of tourists flock to each year.

Hotels within the earthquake’s range reportedly shook at the height of the tremor.

Choudhury will not return to Cayman Islands THE Governor of the Cayman Islands, Anwar Choudhury, will not return to the British Overseas Territory three months after he was temporarily withdrawn from his post so as to allow the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to investigate a number of complaints against him, according to a statement issued Thursday by the Governor’s Office.

The brief two paragraph statement said that following an investigation into a number of allegations “Choudhury will not return to the Cayman Islands as Governor, but will return to another diplomatic posting in London”.

“A short term successor will be appointed soon while the recruitment process for a permanent replacement is underway,” the statement said, adding that the FCO “will not be commenting further”.

In June, Premier Alden McLaughlin, announced the temporarily removal of Choudhury after he had been invited to the House of Lords to meet with Lord Ahmad, Minister of State for the

Anwar Choudhury will take up a diplomatic posting in London according to reports.

Overseas Territories.

“There the minister formally advised me that His Excellency the Governor, Mr Anwar Choudhury, has been temporarily withdrawn from his post as Governor of the Cayman Islands to allow the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to investigate a number of complaints against him,” McLaughlin said.

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis flagged the country’s historic role in the fight against apartheid on Monday during his remarks at the United Nations’ Nelson Mandela Peace Summit in New York.

Speaking to world dignitaries, Dr Minnis said amid global wars, conflicts, violence, injustice, hunger and bitter hatreds, the world finds hope in the commemoration of the centenary of the birth of a noble soul - Nelson Mandela, whose witness to reconciliation and peace is an eternal wellspring for humanity.

In his reflection, the prime minister said the most enduring witness and testimony humankind can offer, is the same manner of courage from a man of grace and nobility who w 0as prepared to give his very life in the service of humanity.

“In 1985,” Dr Minnis said, “the Eighth Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held in The Bahamas, hosted by the late Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling, a leading figure in the struggle for equality and majority rule in The Bahamas.

“The Meeting produced the Commonwealth Agreement on South Africa, also known as the Nassau Accord. The Nassau Accord pressed for the then government of South Africa to enter into negotiations with

Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis speaks at the UN headquarters. (AP)

the black majority to end apartheid.

“The Accord also called on South Africa to end the occupation of Namibia,” he continued.

“The struggle for peace and justice is universal.”

Dr Minnis went on to quote from a 2014 letter from Sir Arthur Foulkes to the students of The Bahamas on the attainment of majority rule and the second emancipation of The Bahamas in 1967.

“That event removed the last

psychological shackles from the minds of many; it shattered false notions of superiority or inferiority; it created the foundation upon which to build a society with opportunity for all; it unleashed the hitherto brutally-suppressed but powerful entrepreneurial instincts of a people…”

Sir Arthur’s letter continued: “It freed many Bahamians from the fear of one another because of differences of colour or ethnic origin.”

About three dozen children murdered this month in Jamaica AS VIOLENCE against the island’s children rises to increasingly disturbing levels, National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang says the brutality that is beginning to emerge is particularly worrying.

At least 35 children have been killed since the start of the month and September has not yet ended.

The latest youngster to be murdered was 16-year-old Herbert Morrison student Jayshenel Gordon, who, along with her mother, died at the hands of her stepfather in Rosemount, St James.

On Saturday morning, as Chang spoke during the Office of the Children’s Advocate’s ‘Child Justice Guidelines Training Seminar’ for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Gordon was still alive.

“We need to do more because 34 murders are certainly unacceptable to all of us,” the minister pointed out, adding that he had had discussions with Police Commissioner Major General Antony Anderson and Dianne McIntosh, his permanent

National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang expressed dismay that the country had registered a distressing number of murders of children this year.

secretary, about some additional things that could be done.

“Offenders found guilty of these crimes must be brought to swift justice. There has to be a signal given.

When anyone cuts down a child of two or three because his father is a

criminal, there is something going wrong in the head, and we have to find a way to get them off the streets,” he declared.

Chang expressed dismay that the country had registered a distressing number of murders of children this year, noting that his ministry would have to do everything in its power to rid the streets of the perpetrators.

Acknowledging that the phrase “children are our future” has become a cliche, he maintained that they, indeed, were just that.

“More importantly, children are part of our very important present.

How we treat them has significant bearing on the future we achieve,” he said.

“The extent to which we as a society create tools to educate, protect, and provide for our children is the extent to which we secure our own collective posterity. “ Chang admitted to having grave concerns for Jamaica’s future in light of the prevailing vulnerability of the island’s children. (Jamaica Gleaner)

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Trinidad: More than 42 children taken by parents to ISIS battlegrounds MORE than 42 children were taken by their parents from their TT homes to ISIS battlegrounds in the Middle East over the last three years. This was revealed in findings by a UK professor of criminology who travelled to the twin island recently to undertake a study on TT as an exporter of ISIS fighters. Children comprised the highest number among all those who were recruited.

“One of my most striking findings is the block recruitment of Trinis to ISIS,” Dr Simon Cottee of Kent University told Sunday Newsday.

“Entire families went. It was mothers, daughters, fathers and sons.

According to my estimate, about 30 per cent who went were men, about 30 per cent women and the remainder –40 percent– children.”

Whether all the adult males took up arms for the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group, is clouded in mystery, as is the speculation that many may have been killed. Sunday Newsday met Dr Cottee a few weeks ago when he journeyed to Boos Village, Rio Claro, to meet with former Jamaatal-Muslimeen member Nazim Mohammed, 77. Cottee interviewed Mohammed who is the imam of the Boos Village Jamaat, about his

North Topsail Beach firefighter Bradley Thomas Dixon says 90 percent of the trash he has picked up off Topsail Island beaches is from “outside the USA.”

Dr Simon Cottee, professor of criminology from the University of Kent, interviews Nazim Mohammed, of the Boos Village Jamaat, Rio Claro.

daughter, her husband and their three daughters with their husbands who are currently holed up in Iraq and Syria. Cottee also interviewed some of the families of the 130 suspected ISIS fighters, senior Special Branch police and government officials, in what was the last of eight two-weeklong research trips from London to TT.

Cottee told Sunday Newsday his study revealed that a total of eight TT families left to join ISIS in Syria and Iraq between 2014 and 2016. He found that they were recruited from jihad networks in at least three areas in the country. He cited parts of east Trinidad, Diego Martin and east of Chaguanas, as ISIS recruiting hotspots.

Twenty-six arrested after Bahamas and US sting operation in Abaco BAHAMIAN and American law enforcement officers teamed up for massive, surprise operation in Abaco this week, uncovering drugs and illegal weapons while arresting 26 people.

Flanked by dozens of officers when the group arrived at Odyssey Airport, Assistant Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said police are intent on finishing the year strong.

“This is one of many to be continued,” he said of the operation.

“We are not just focusing on New Providence. Crime trends in Abaco continues with a number of shootings at various nightclubs.”

ACP Fernander said the operation started 5pm Sunday with a sea campaign. Those officers were joined by a team that arrived by air.

Of the 26 people arrested, 21 were men and five were women, he said.

Two pistols with ammunition were recovered, with four people expected to be charged in connection with those weapons.

“We also recovered a goodly amount of marijuana,” ACP Fernander said. “Two individuals were arrested with a large sum of money totalling $100,000 and they can’t give a satisfactory account for

Hurricane Florence blamed for Haiti and DR trash reaching North Carolina beaches HURRICANE Florence is being blamed for piles of trash from Haiti and the Dominican Republic found strewn across miles of North Carolina beaches.

That’s an 1,100 mile trip across the Atlantic.

Residents of North Topsail Beach began posting photos of the mysterious trash on Facebook over the weekend, noting brightly coloured products labeled in Spanish and French were now lodged in the sand.

North Topsail Beach firefighter Bradley Thomas Dixon told McClatchy he expected the recordsetting storm to spread trash across Topsail Island’s beaches, but was “shocked to find the majority came

from another country.“ “I started realizing that I did not recognize 60 percent of the bottles that I was picking up!” said Dixon, who was among those who volunteered to clean beaches over the weekend.

“That was when I found a plastic bottle cap that said ‘Haiti.’ I guess Hurricane Florence scooped up a big pile of trash out in the Atlantic and scattered it on North Carolina beaches...Topsail is littered with it.”

North Topsail homeowners Margot Clark and Jennifer Cusimano Miller say they also found some of the Haitian trash, which was made up of plastic bottles for things such as shampoo, vinegar, deodorant and ketchup.

Jamaica: Man kills common-law wife and teen stepdaughter

Officers arrive at Odyssey Airport Tuesday afternoon following the operation on Abaco. (Photo: Shawn Hanna/Tribune Staff)

that. Others were arrested for various offences.”

Massive, random joint operations have become a feature under Police Commissioner Anthony Ferguson.

In January, 30 people were arrested during an operation in southern New Providence. In March, 51 people were arrested in Grand Bahama. Last month, 21 people were arrested in New Providence.

ACP Fernander could not say how

many of these people are ultimately charged with a crime.

Not everyone was happy with the police’s latest operation, however.

Shawn Roberts, a government employee who serves as a deacon at Mount Zion Baptist in Sandy Point, Abaco, complained to The Tribune yesterday that police arrested him yesterday in a case of mistaken identity around 2am in the presence of his “shaken” family.

AN ENRAGED security guard who butchered his common-law wife and her teenaged daughter at their St James home on Sunday morning later killed himself by driving over the Flat Bridge into the Rio Cobre in St Catherine, where he drowned.

The guard has been identified as Fabian Lyewsang, while the murder victims are 45-year-old gas station supervisor Deon Smith and her 16year-old daughter Jayshenel Gordon; all of Rose Mount in St James.

Reports are that Lyewsang, who fled the murder scene in Smith’s motor car with his 13-year-old son aboard, subsequently left the child at a family member’s house in Eltham Park, St Catherine, before taking the plunge.

According to Crime Officer for Area One Superintendent Michael Phipps, about 2:00 am yesterday Lyewsang called one of Smith’s family members, informing her of the carnage.

Other members of the family were subsequently alerted and went to the house where the gruesome discovery

Deon Smith and Fabian Lyewsang in and undated photo.

was made.

The blood-drenched body of Smith was found in a section of the house, while her daughter was found upstairs in her bed. Both victims had their throats slashed.

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No-deal Brexit could result in Northern Ireland blackouts, leaks reveal

Stefan Löfven, who has served as prime minister since 2014, will lead a transitional government until further notice, the speaker’s office said Tuesday.

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven loses confidence vote SWEDEN’S center-left prime minister was toppled after losing a confidence vote in parliament Tuesday, forcing the country into a period of further political turmoil.

The center-right opposition parties voted with the far-right Sweden Democrats to depose Stefan Löfven, two weeks after a tumultuous general election that delivered a hung parliament.

The newly elected speaker of parliament, Andreas Norlén of the Moderates, will now consult with parliamentary parties over a new prime minister. Those discussions are likely to be tortuous, as the Democrats have pledged not to enter a formal coalition with the antiimmigrant Sweden Democrats.

The speaker’s eventual choice for prime minister must be put to

a vote. If no more than half of the politicians -- at least 175 members -vote against the speaker’s nominee, the appointment would go through, CNN’s Swedish affiliate Expressen reports.

Norlén has four attempts at proposing a new prime minister.

If he fails to get enough support in parliament and the deadlock continues, Sweden would need to hold a new election within three months.

Löfven, who has served as prime minister since 2014, will lead a transitional government until further notice, the speaker’s office said Tuesday.

Speaking at a press conference after the vote, Löfven told reporters: “I’m still Sweden’s prime minister.

I am prime minister in a transitional government.”

NORTHERN Ireland faces blackouts and drastic electricity price rises in the event of a no-deal Brexit, leaked government documents reveal.

The country would likely be cut off from electricity supplies from the Republic of Ireland and unable to use its sole electricity link to the UK mainland, according to an internal briefing.

Officials have been warning for months that Northern Ireland’s electricity market could collapse, triggering “unprecedented consequences” and forcing authorities to prepare to take energy infrastructure into public ownership to keep the lights on.

The government documents, shared widely across Whitehall and seen by the Guardian, show that in the event of a no-deal Brexit: • Householders in Northern Ireland could see electricity bills rise by up to £200.

• Energy companies could collapse.

• Diesel generators would be needed to keep power supplies running.

• The UK government has not yet talked to power station operators in Northern Ireland.

For more than a decade, Ireland and Northern Ireland have had a joint electricity market, known as the Single Electricity Market (SEM), allowing power to be traded across the border.

But that market would probably

Border between Northern Ireland and Irish Republic. A leaked government briefing warns Northern Ireland’s electricity market could collapse in the event of no-deal Brexit.

collapse if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, because there would no longer be a basis for staying in the SEM. A deal with the EU is described as “essential” to the market’s future.

“Without a deal there are significant price and security of supply risks for Northern Ireland,” according to the government briefing. Those include “electricity blackouts”, “up to 34% increase in [electricity] bills”, and the need for “heavy government intervention”.

Officials expect that for two years Northern Ireland would not be able to draw power supplies from the country’s sole electricity link to the UK mainland, the Moyle

interconnector to Scotland, while new cross-border arrangements were drawn up.

One of the country’s main power stations, the Kilroot plant in County Antrim, is due to close on Sunday, after it failed to secure subsidies to provide backup power.

The Unite union said that the warnings of blackouts should lead to a rethink on the closure of Kilroot, which represents more than a third of the country’s electricity generating capacity.

Senior energy industry figures have told the Guardian that Northern Ireland is not sustainable as an energy market on its own, because of its relatively small size.

Skripal suspect ‘was made Hero of Russia’ by President Putin website claims

Residents steer a dugout canoe past flooded houses after heavy rain earlier this month in Lokoja, Nigeria.

Nearly 200 killed by Nigeria floods SEVERE flooding has killed nearly 200 people in Nigeria, including a 9-year-old girl, officials said Thursday.

Bernadette Uzo, 9, was swept away by flash floods that wreaked havoc this week in a remote village in the southeastern state of Anambra, according to local media reports.

Anambra is among the states hard hit by the disaster, Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency said.

Residents in flooded areas have

been asked to evacuate their homes to avoid being trapped as water levels continue to rise, the agency said.

Around 176,000 people have been displaced following weeks of heavy rainfall in several states in Nigeria, the agency said.

“In some communities, people are trapped and we are trying to make arrangements to evacuate them,” said Brandon Walson, the agency’s incident coordinator in Anambra and Delta states.

A RUSSIAN man accused of the Salisbury poisoning is a military officer who received an honour from Vladimir Putin, an investigative website says.

Following the attempted poisoning in March, UK investigators identified one of the two suspects as Ruslan Boshirov.

President Putin claimed Boshirov was a civilian, and on Russian TV, he himself said he visited Salisbury as a tourist.

But the website Bellingcat says he is actually an intelligence officer by the name of Colonel Anatoliy Chepiga.

He has served in Chechnya and Ukraine and was made a “Hero of the Russian Federation” in 2014.

British officials have not commented, but the BBC understands there is no dispute over the identification.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova dismissed the new claims, saying there was no evidence.

Bellingcat released a photo of the man it says is Anatoliy Chepiga (left), while Russia Today named him as Ruslan Boshirov (right).

Ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal - who sold secrets to MI6 - and his daughter Yulia were poisoned with Novichok on 4 March.

Both Mr Skripal and his daughter survived, but Dawn Sturgess - a local woman not connected to the original attack - died in July after being exposed to the same substance.

It is thought Chepiga travelled to the UK on a false passport, along with another Russian national who used the name Alexander Petrov.

The 39-year-old trained at one of Russia’s elite academies and served with a special forces unit under the command of the GRU - Russia’s military intelligence service.

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China leads Asia rise in 2019 World University Rankings CHINESE universities are leading Asia’s rise in global university rankings, though the top 10 list is dominated by leading institutions in the United Kingdom and United States.

British universities Oxford and Cambridge remain at number one and two respectively in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, with US institutions dominating the top 100 places in the list.

Stanford maintained its position as the highest ranked US institution in 3rd place, alongside Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) at 4th, and California Institute of Technology at 5th.

However, Japan has overtaken the UK as the second most represented nation in the table with 103 universities, up from 89, as the UK shows signs of “stagnation and modest decline.”

China is leading the eastern hemisphere’s surge with one its universities becoming the top institution in Asia for the first time in the rankings of the best 1,250 research universities around the world.

Tsinghua University in Beijing has overtaken the National University of Singapore as the top institution in Asia, after rising eight places to 22nd, representing the greatest rise in

Mr Maduro’s speech was unexpected as he had earlier said he would skip the UN meeting like last year.

Venezuela crisis: Maduro willing to ‘shake hands’ with Trump Students throw their mortar boards into the air as they graduate during a ceremony held at the Tsinghua University on July 18, 2007 in Beijing, China.

the top 30. NUS dropped from joint 22nd to 23rd, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) website.

“Tsinghua’s rise was driven largely by improvements to its teaching environment, in particular increases in institutional income and the share of PhD degrees awarded,” said THE. Simon Marginson, professor of higher education at the University of Oxford, was quoted as saying that he was “not surprised” by Tsinghua’s advance.

“It’s easily the number one university in the world for high

citation research in mathematics and computing -- a combined field in which China has now moved well ahead of the US and, further back, Europe. It is near the top of the world, and rising fast, in physical sciences and engineering,” he said, according to THE. The university could also give most western higher education institutions a run for their money in terms of post graduate application costs, charging modest tuition fees of RMB 30,000 ($4,360) per year and RMB 40 to 80 per day ($4 to $12) for lodging in a single room.

VENEZUELAN President Nicolás Maduro said on Wednesday he was willing to “shake hands” with his US counterpart Donald Trump “despite the differences”.

The socialist leader made an unexpected visit to the UN General Assembly in New York to “defend his country”.

Six nations have accused him of crimes against humanity, while Mr Trump has hinted at military action against Venezuela on top of existing sanctions.

President Trump had earlier said he was willing to meet Mr Maduro.

However the US leader also told journalists “all options are on the table” because “I want to see Venezuela straightened out”.

Venezuela has been in a dire economic crisis since 2014. An

estimated 2.3 million citizens have fled hyperinflation, power cuts, and food and medicine shortages.

The Venezuelan leader took to the UN stage to say, “Despite the differences... I would be willing to reach out my hand to the president of the United States, Donald Trump, to discuss matters bilaterally.”

During his prolonged address, he stressed that he was “a worker, a driver, a man of the people” and “not a magnate”.

On Tuesday, the US treasury imposed financial sanctions on Venezuela’s First Lady, which the socialist called “illegal unilateral sanctions”.

Mr Maduro, 55, also accused the US of “giving order to the rest of the world as though the world were its own property”.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION

BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION

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

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

JOHN FREEMAN

JOHN FREEMAN

(Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

(Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-01

LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1 - $26,650.00 Per annum

DEPARTMENT: National Audit Office LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.50 per annum

JOB SUMMARY 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.

Audit Principal

JOB SUMMARY The Audit Principal is responsible for conducting detailed planning, fieldwork, reporting, wrap-up and close out of all financial and value for money audits to which he/she is assigned so as to achieve the annual audit objectives of the NAO. The incumbent in this position is will conduct special audits as directed by the Senior Financial Audit Manager to ensure timely completion of the audit programmes and is expected to conduct external audits of ministries and all statutory bodies.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-02

Administrative Officer

DEPARTMENT: National Audit Office LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5. 1 - $25,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY To ensure the efficient administrative and accounting operation of the NAO and in particular the Auditor General in managing schedule, calendar, administrative/finance activities and any other tasks as assigned. It involves assisting in the restructuring process, preserving the confidentiality of sensitive government financial and other related information and maintaining the day-to-day operations of the NAO. JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-03

Deputy Director - Contracts and Procurement DEPARTMENT: Contracts and Procurement LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 9.1 - $59,552.50 per annum

JOB SUMMARY The post holder supports the Director of Contracts and Corporate Performance Management in the discharge of his/ her duties. The contracts and project management function is responsible for assisting Ministries, Departments, Statutory Bodies and other Public Bodies in the delivery of TCIG services and protecting the delivery of TCIG programmes and projects.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-04

Procurement Officer

DEPARTMENT: Contracts and Procurement Department LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6.1 - $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY The post holder supports the Director of Contracts and Corporate Performance Management and the office by providing guidance on procurement and project management matters to Ministries, Departments, Statutory Bodies and other Public Bodies to allow for effective project and business decisions.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-05

Administrative Officer DEPARTMENT: Premier’s Office

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-06

Communications Director DEPARTMENT: Premier’s Office LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6.1: $33,415.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY This job provides a proactive and reactive professional media and public relations service for the Premier's Office, to ensure that the policies, programmes, decisions and activities of the Office of the Premier, Cabinet and the Legislature are communicated to key stakeholders and the public.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-08

Aide De Camp

DEPARTMENT: Premier’s Office LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1 - $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY The job holder is primarily responsible for assisting with the provision of transportation services and to the Premier and the First Family and the Acting Premier in performing their official duties.

The position requires the incumbent to be a mature, responsible and accountable individual who will be expected to maintain high service standards and be very punctual. The incumbent must be able to pay keen attention to detail and be able to work flexible hours. The candidate must also be physically fit in order to carry out the assigned duties and responsibilities.

the Crown Land Unit. The Senior Land Compliance Officer and subordinate Land Compliance Officer(s) are responsible for monitoring use of all Crown Land in the area to which they are assigned other than protected areas, and for ensuring that quick action if taken against any breaches of the Crown Land Ordinance or the terms and conditions of Crown Land leases or licenses, under the guidance of the Deputy Director(s), Crown Land Unit. The Senior Land Compliance Officer is essentially a field oriented staff and is expected to spend at least three to four days per week inspecting or taking action regarding breaches in occupation of Crown Land parcels JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB4-11

Senior Administrative Officer MINISTRY: Attorney General’s Chambers DEPARTMENT: Crown Land Unit LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6.1: $33,415.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the day to day operations of administrative Functions in the office and provide support in resource management of Finances, Human Resources, Facilities and Purchasing.

Job Reference No: CBB4-12

Chief Valuation Officer

DEPARTMENT: Valuation Office MINISTRY: Attorney General’s Chambers LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 9.1: $59,552.50 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior managerial position with national responsibility for shaping the land development, acquisition, disposal, and valuation policy of the TCI. Job holder is responsible to improve quality and to ensure timely delivery of professional services related to property valuation. It supports the stamp duty regime by providing timely and objective assessment of the market transactions of all relevant real estate in the Turks and Caicos.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB4-09

Crown Counsel

MINISTRY: Attorney General’s Chambers LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY Grade 8.1: $51,147.50 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: The job holder in this position must be able to provide legal advice to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government as it relates to a wide range of Government activities, public service matters, and advice to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force: other than in relation to criminal prosecutions.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB4-10

Senior Compliance Officer

MINISTRY: Attorney General’s Chambers DEPARTMENT: Crown Land Unit LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6.1: $33,415.00 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Land Compliance Officer is a middle level post in

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB4-13

Assistant Clerk of Courts MINISTRY: Judicial Administration LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: GRADE 4.1: $21,935.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative position, which provides support to the Supreme Court/Magistrate Court Registry. The post holder will support the clerical/administrative functions of either court. He/She may from time to time (after training) be required to sit with a Judge or Magistrate as the situation demands.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-14

Vice Principal (Enid Capron Primary School) DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 4.1 - $43,111.50 per annum

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES Continued  JOB SUMMARY This is a senior professional position which has responsibility for assisting the Principal with the administration of the daily operations of the primary school. The job holder is required to help the Principal to manage school operations, supervise staff and students, ensure the appropriate instruction and discipline of the student body and manage the school’s finances and supply inventory.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-15

Vice Principal (Marjorie Basden High School)

DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 4.1 - $43,111.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY This is a senior professional position which has responsibility for assisting the Principal with the administration of the daily operations of the secondary school. The job holder is required to help the Principal to manage school operations, supervise staff and students, ensure the appropriate instruction and discipline of the student body and prepare and manage the school’s annual budget and supply inventory.

required regarding the development of Emergency Medical Services policy and relevant ordinances. The job holder will participate in the response to National disasters and multiple patient incidents in conjunction with the DDME (Department of Disaster Management) and HDEMU (Health Disaster Emergency Management Unit).

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-19

Speech and Language Pathologist

DEPARTMENT: Special Needs Unit/SNAP CENTER LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY This is a professional position, performing evaluations, developing and implementing effective patient treatment plans to restore, compensate or adapt for loss of patient function, by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy treatments in accordance with professional standards governing the facility and their discipline.

Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members.

SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY Is to oversee and evaluate the trapping operations of the animal welfare unit and enforcement of animal control ordinances. To investigate cases of mistreatment, nuisance and other breaches of the animal control ordinances. To control abandoned, dangerous, feral, stray and unattended animals. To enforce the Plant Health Act and Subsidiary regulations with the goal of preventing the ingress and spread of plant pests and diseases of quarantine significance.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-24

Administrative Officer

MINISTRY: Ministry of Health, Agriculture, Sports & Human Services LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: 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.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-24

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-16

Graduate Secondary Teacher – English AB Teacher (Raymond Gardiner High School) DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: North Caicos SALARY: Grade 2.1 - $35,926.25 per annum

JOB SUMMARY This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-17

Graduate Secondary Teacher – Home Economics DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Various SALARY: Grade 5.1 - $26,650.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-18

Director/Emergency Medical Services

DEPARTMENT: Emergency Medical Services LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 8.1 $51,147.50 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY This is a senior management position with nationwide responsibility for the administration of the Emergency Medical Services Department throughout TCI. The job holder will oversee the Department's daily functions, manage the staff, ensure the safe transportation and clinical management of patients in the prehospital and interhospital environments, educate the public and liaise as

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-20

Deputy Supervisor Wellness Center

DEPARTMENT: Special Needs Unit/Wellness Center LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY The job entails responsibility to assist the Supervisor with the management of the Wellness Centre/Special Needs Unit and ensuring quality care for all clients.

Executive Secretary/Office Manager MINISTRY: Health Regulatory Authority LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 7.1 - $41, 205.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY This senior administrative support position will provide an efficient and responsive administrative, organisational and logistical service to senior executives (hereafter called executives) and the Board of the Health Regulation Authority (hereafter called the Board)

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-21

Custodian

DEPARTMENT: Sports Department LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY: Grade 2 - $14,657.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY The job holder follows instructions from the supervisor to ensure that sporting facilities are secure and clean.

The holder ensures that order is maintained by users and monitors the entry, exit and compliance of users at all facilities.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-22

Labourer

DEPARTMENT: Agriculture Department LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: 499.98 Bi -Weekly JOB SUMMARY The post holder's responsibilities include providing labour / assistance in all aspects of animal (canine) control. Working under the instruction of the Supervisors the labourer may be required to work alone or with a small team.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-23

Quarantine Officer

DEPARTMENT: Agriculture Department LOCATION: Various

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB4-31

Civil Engineer

MINISTRY: Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning DEPARTMENT: Public Works LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8.1: $51,147.50 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY The Civil Engineer is responsible for the design of all Government Civil works, across the islands, and is required to oversee and monitor their construction, and to conduct regular inspections to ensure quality assurance and quality controls procedures are maintained.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB4-34

Development Control Officer

DEPARTMENT: Planning Department MINISTRY: Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning LOCATION: Providenciales & Grand Turk SALARY: GRADE 5.1: $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a junior position with responsibility for the enforcement of the Physical Planning Ordinance and the regulations made thereunder throughout TCI. The job holder will assist in ensuring the enforcement of the Code, educate the public and liaise as required regarding amendments to the Planning and Building Regulations.

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES Continued  JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB4-35

Senior Electrical Inspector

DEPARTMENT: Planning Department MINISTRY: Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: GRADE 6.1: $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a Mid-level technical support position with responsibility for the electrical inspection of new and existing electrical installations, and equipment, to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code for workmanship and safety factors. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work will include but not limited to the following: Commercial and Industrial Buildings, Hotels and Apartments, Educational and Recreational installations, Health Facilities and Residences.

In addition to performing inspections and circuit testing, the job holder is required to supervise the Electrical Inspectors and give guidance to electricians and electrical contractors to ensure compliance with Code and regulatory issues.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB4-36

Director of Maritime

namely the Employment Services Department.

JOB REFERENCE NO.: CFB4-39

Junior Conservation Officer

MINISTRY: Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture DEPARTMENT: Environment and Coastal Resources LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 4 - $21,935.00 per annum

JOB REFERENCE NO.: CFB4-40

JOB REFERNCE NO: JCB4-45

Environmental Officer

MINISTRY: Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture DEPARTMENT: Environment and Coastal Resources LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6.1 - $33,415.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: The post is a senior management position mandated to oversee the efficient enforcement of applicable maritime laws and proper implementation of the duties and responsibilities of the Department; to conduct policy review and analyses, and to propose appropriate legislative action; to perform SWOT analyses and strategic planning to address both short and long-term issues and challenges of the Department.

JOB REFERNECE NO: CFB4-41

MINISTRY: Tourism, Environmental, Heritage, Maritime and Gaming DEPARTMENT: Maritime LOCATION: Providenciales, South Caicos, Grand Turk Salary: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a mid-level position, with national responsibility for the enforcement of all pertinent maritime laws in the TCI. The job holders are also to participate in all maritime activities; to maintain the maritime vessels, vehicles and equipment.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB4-38

Director of Gaming

MINISTRY: Ministry of Tourism DEPARTMENT: Gaming Inspectorate LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 9.1 - $59,552.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The job holder is the head of the Gaming Inspectorate and is responsible for its management and for overseeing the performance and service delivery standards in the Department. Duties include working with the Management Team to monitor and evaluate financial policies and strategies that impact the Public Service, Gaming and Casino Ordinances.

MINISTRY: Border Control and Employment DEPARTMENT: Employment Services LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 6.1: $33,415.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the day to day operations of administrative Functions in the office and provide support in resource management of Finances, Human Resources, Facilities and Purchasing.

JOB SUMMARY: This post is mandated to contribute and provide for environmental research, monitoring and environmental awareness programmes of the department.

Maritime Officer

Senior Administrative Officer

JOB SUMMARY: This post supports the Conservation Officers who are responsible for the enforcement of pertinent environmental laws and maritime laws in TCI; involve in all conservation activities; maintain parks infrastructures; and keep all dive equipment and field tools in proper conditions.

MINISTRY: Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture DEPARTMENT: Maritime LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 9 - $59,552.50 per annum

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB4-37

JOB REFERENCE NO: JCB4-44

Inspector

MINISTRY: Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture DEPARTMENT: Gaming Inspectorate SALARY: Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum LOCATION: Providenciales JOB SUMMARY: To conduct the necessary activities to get operators in default to comply with the requirements under the Gaming or Casino Ordinances and Regulations and maintain Compliance. In addition the job holder will be generally to ensure that the various games played in the casino are in accordance with the statutory rules.

JOB REFERNECE NO: CFB4-42

News & Sports Journalist

DEPARTMENT: Radio Turks & Caicos MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Transportation & Communication LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 5.1 - $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will seek out and report the news and bring it to the public as quickly as possible. The job holder will aim to present stories in a clear, engaging style that’s balanced, honest and fair.

JOB REFERENCE NO: JCB4-43

Clerical Assistant

MINISTRY: Border Control and Employment DEPARTMENT: Employment Services LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 3.1: $16,707.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative support position for the Lands Division.

The job holder will undertake clerical and administrative tasks to support the day-to-day operations of

Accountant General

DEPARTMENT: Office of the Accountant General LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: $73,185.00 per annum + Housing Allowance and other allowances JOB SUMMARY: The job holder in this managerial position is responsible for overseeing the performance and service delivery standards in the Department. The job holder is the head of the Treasury Department and is responsible for its management; sets accounting standards for Government and prepares Government statutory statements for audit and periodic financial management reports. The job holder also provides impartial, accurate and timely advice; supervises Treasury Department staff; and represents the Ministry at meetings, conferences and seminars JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB4-46

Director

DEPARTMENT: Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) MINISTRY: Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime and Gaming LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 9: $59,552.50 per annum, plus appropriate allowances JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position will be responsible for enforcing all pertinent environmental and fisheries laws in TCI. JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB4-47

Conservation Officer

MINISTRY: Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime and Gaming DEPARTMENT: Environment and Coastal Resources LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: - GRADE 5.1 $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY This is a mid-level post, with national responsibility for the enforcement of all pertinent environmental, fisheries and maritime laws in TCI. Job holders are also to participate in all conservation activities; to maintain park and Protected Areas infrastructures; and to keep all equipment, including boats, vehicles, dive gear and field tools in proper condition.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

Application Deadline: 5th October, 2018

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Cosby to serve between 3-10 years in jail A JUDGE in Pennsylvania has jailed US comedian Bill Cosby for three to 10 years for sexual assault.

Cosby, 81, was also categorised as a sexually violent predator, meaning he must undergo counselling for life and be listed on the sex offender registry.

The actor declined to make a statement when offered the opportunity.

At a retrial in April, Cosby was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault for drugging and molesting Andrea Constand in 2004.

Cosby’s request for bail pending appeal was denied. He was also fined $25,000 (£19,000) plus the prosecution costs.

After the sentencing, he was led away in handcuffs from the courtroom. He was then driven to Montgomery County Correctional Facility.

Cosby’s attorney had asked for his sentence to be restricted to house arrest, saying he was too frail for prison.

The actor had been under house arrest since April.

The comedian became a

Bill Cosby (middle) can apply for parole after three years or could end up serving the maximum 10-year-sentence.

household name in 1980s America when he starred in the Cosby Show TV sitcom, playing the father in a well-to-do African-American family living in Brooklyn, New York.

Such was his popularity that he was dubbed “America’s Dad”.

“This was a serious crime,” Judge Steven O’Neill was quoted as saying

by CNN after pronouncing the sentence in the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown.

“Mr Cosby, this has all circled back to you. The day has come, the time has come.”

In June 2017, the former Temple University basketball administrator described how Cosby, whom she had viewed as a “mentor”, had given her pills that left her “frozen” and unable to stop his assault.

In her impact statement, as carried by the National Post, she said: “To truly understand the impact that the

sexual assault has had on my life, you have to understand the person that I was before it happened.”

“I was at the top of my game, certain that the groundwork provided by my education and athletic training would stand me in good stead whatever challenges lay ahead...” she said.

“After the assault, I wasn’t sure what had actually happened but the pain spoke volumes. The shame was overwhelming. Self-doubt and confusion kept me from turning to my family or friends as I normally did. I felt completely alone, unable to trust anyone, including myself.”

She wrote that she had stopped eating, sleeping and socialising.

Tormented by nightmares, she finally told her mother the truth about what had happened.

“Bill Cosby took my beautiful, healthy young spirit and crushed it,” she said. “He robbed me of my health and vitality, my open nature, and my trust in myself and others.”

“Instead of looking back, I am looking forward to looking forward,” she added. “I want to get to the place where the person I was meant to be gets a second chance.”

Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele paid tribute to Ms Constand, saying: “We are all better off because she is in our lives.

You’ve heard about how this assault changed her life... To put herself out like this, for years, in front of a worldwide audience is extremely difficult for anyone.

“She could’ve lived a quiet life but she knew it was important to see that justice was served.”

The three counts on which Cosby was convicted were merged into one after an agreement between the defence and prosecutors, AFP News agency reports.

Cosby can apply for parole after three years - such a request would be reviewed by a special committee.

However, he could end up serving the maximum 10-year-sentence.

Psychologist Kristen Dudley testified that Cosby showed signs of a mental disorder and was likely to reoffend.

Ahead of the sentence, the judge designated him a sexually violent predator, despite the defence’s argument that Cosby’s age and blindness meant he was not a threat.

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Disney redraws Princess Tiana in ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ sequel amid whitewashing claims DISNEY has opted to reanimate the character of Princess Tiana in the “Wreck-It Ralph” sequel amid claims that the studio’s first black princess had been whitewashed.

Backlash erupted last month when a teaser trailer for “Ralph Breaks the Internet” emerged – and it appeared Tiana’s skin was lighter and her nose narrower than when she first appeared in the 2009 film “The Princess and the Frog.”

The look differed greatly from previous trailers, which showed the princess similar to how she appeared in the film.

“She’s the only black princess . . . let her be black,” one Twitter user wrote.

Added another, “I hate to nitpick but – no I don’t actually, why does Tiana have a tiny white girl nose in the ‘Wreck-It Ralph 2’ (trailer) specifically. We know why.

But like WHY.” Upon her introduction in 2009, Tiana was – and remains – the only black princess in Disney’s lineup, which also includes Pocahontas and Moana, who are Native American and Polynesian, respectively.

According to the The Wall Street Journal, Disney took the

Princess Tiana looked significantly different in a teaser for “Ralph Breaks the Internet” last month. (YouTube)

criticism to heart, and chose to redraw Tiana, even getting input from actress Anika Noni Rose, who provides Tiana’s voice.

Rose addressed the issue in a lengthy social media post Monday night, and said she and her team immediately called Disney when she noticed Tiana’s new look.

She said she met in person with the “Wreck-It Ralph” team and her original animator Mark Henn, among others, and that they explained that CGI animation can often

distort different things about a character, such as skin tone.

“I was able to express how important it is to the little girls (and let’s face it, grown women) who felt represented by her that her skin tone stay as rich as it had been, and that her nose continue to be the little round nose that Mark so beautifully rendered in the movie,” she wrote. “The same nose on my very own face and on many other little brown faces around the world, that we so rarely get to see represented in fantasy.”

Bundchen reveals she contemplated suicide after battling anxiety: ‘I felt powerless’ GISELE Bundchen’s life as a Victoria’s Secret supermodel may have looked pictureperfect from the outside, but the star says that at the height of her fame, she was battling demons that left her feeling “powerless.”

Bündchen, 38, revealed that she suffered panic attacks and anxiety so bad that she contemplated suicide.

The model, whose memoir, “Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life,” is out next month, said in a new interview that she had her first panic attack in 2003 on a bumpy plane ride.

Soon, she had developed an intense fear of enclosed spaces, such as tunnels and elevators.

“I had a wonderful position in my career, I was very close to my family, and I always considered myself a positive person, so I was really beating myself up. Like, ‘Why should I be feeling this?’ I felt like I

Gisele Bündchen, 38, revealed that she suffered panic attacks and anxiety so bad that she contemplated suicide.

wasn’t allowed to feel bad,” she told People.

“But I felt powerless. Your world becomes smaller and smaller, and you can’t breathe, which is the worst feeling I’ve ever had.”

While previously limited to small spaces, the fears soon

followed her into her own home, prompting thoughts of suicide.

“I actually had the feeling of, ‘If I just jump off my balcony, this is going to end, and I never have to worry about this feeling of my world closing in,’ ” she recalled.

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Will Smith used the event to raise money for charity.

Will Smith bungee jumps from helicopter for 50th birthday LIKE a scene out of a high-octane action movie that he would star in, Will Smith celebrated his 50th birthday Tuesday by successfully bungee jumping from a helicopter near the Grand Canyon.

Cameras, which captured the stunt for a livestream on YouTube , showed the actor hooked to a harness and bungee cords dangling over a gorge in northeastern Arizona.

“This is some of the most beautiful stuff I’ve ever seen in my life,” Smith said while still swinging over the chasm.

He described the experience as going “from pure terror to absolute bliss.”

Tom Hardy will be playing the dual roles of Eddie Brock and Venom in the movie that is scheduled to be released Oct. 5.

Hardy says McGregor was inspiration for ‘Venom’ UFC superstar Conor McGregor played a key role in bringing to life Tom Hardy’s character in the upcoming film Venom.

Speaking to RTE Entertainment, Hardy said McGregor was a “key note” to getting the character right because the former two-division mixed martial arts champion “wants to have a scrap with everybody.”

Hardy will be playing the dual roles of Eddie Brock and Venom in the movie that is scheduled to be released Oct. 5 in the United States.

Unfortunately, the Oscarnominated actor noted fans probably won’t recognize McGregor’s mannerisms on the screen because it “was more of an interior choice.”

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946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

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WANTED URGENTLY

FLORAL DESIGNER

Must have thorough knowledge in the floral business with 3-5 years experience.

Call: 231-3788

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SPACE AVAILABLE ON BUSY HIGHWAY FOR IMMEDIATE RENT. THIS SPACE IS NEWLY RENOVATED.

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duncansonlaw@gmail.com duncansonlaw.office@gmail.com 649-941-4444/ 649-245-1314/649-348-5744

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CALL 649 231-3788

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WE ARE OPEN

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16121

WITH FRESH FLOWERS AT REASONABLE PRICES

CONTACT: 649-946-4894

We are in need of a young man to deliver bills, pick up checks and distribute newspapers. Must be honest and have a clean driver’s license.

Contact the Publisher at tcweeklynews@gmail.com

PRESTIGIOUS PROPERTIES

K & T DISPOSABLE SERVICES

PROPERTY MANAGER

MECHANIC

Industrial Park

Grace Bay | Is seeking to employ a

Profile: Administrative Support, Executive Management Support, Front Operations, Customer Service, Records Management, Database Management, MS Office, QuickBooks.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: • Assist Property Management Department with the day to day operations and tenant relations through the co-ordinations of tenant requests and administration of maintenance services.

• Provide weekly/monthly statements for client ledger for all property managers.

• Record collections of All rental income weekly/ monthly • Answer and route phone calls from tenants and vendors to the appropriate contact within Property

Management Department • Handle tenant, vendor and prospective tenant walkins • Provide excellent customer service.\maintain reported Risk Management Policies and incidents immediately upon occurrence and emergency contact information as well as a master tenant contact e-mail address listing.

• Maintain an organize filing system, (hard copies and electronically) for leases, tenants’ information, building insurance, vendor information, buildings address physical (as per 911 registry) • Assist Management as needed on any special project of assignments.

Salary: Based on Experience

CONTACT: 946-5383

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is vacant

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Servicing the company vehicles, test and systems to ensure that they are working properly, identify mechanical problems, repairs and maintenance work on each vehicle, inspect and repairs rental machines, engine tuneups, oil change. SALARY: $1100.00 per month.

PHONE NUMBER: 241-1777 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORKPERMIT HOLDER 13738

TCI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Spot Plaza, Airport Road Acting on behalf of PORT ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION Who is seeking to employ the following:

HANDYMAN

(Cleaning equipment, move materials to and from work site, dumping waste) Salary: $ 6.50 per hour Address: Five Cays Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board Work Permit Renewal

S & G CONTRACTING CO

Leeward Palms, Providenciales. Phone: 331-8705

Is looking for a

DELIVERY AGENT who is reliable, trustworthy and want to make some extra cash

PLUMBER -Salary $8.00 per hour

• install pipes & fixtures • dig trenches, drainage systems Position is currently held by work permit holder.

Qualified Belongers may also apply to Labour Department.

AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

TEACHER

• Follow a curriculum which will teach children fundamentals in shapes, colors, numbers and letters • Read stories and lead students through alphabet and letter recognition • Engage in activities that encourage learning and age appropriate development • Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material.

• Prepares for lessons by gathering materials or setting up activities • Supervise students in class, between classes, during lunch and play periods • Perform productive tasks (filing, record keeping, etc.) as needed Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-5563

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a new Position.

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cleaning, minor upkeep of property, weeding Position for a work permit holder.

Qualified Belongers may also apply to Labour Department.

HEMMINGWAYS

The Sands Grace Bay, Providenciales.

Phone:941-8408

Server, Kitchen HelperSalary $6.25 - $7.00 per hr

COLLIN GRAY

cleaning kitchen, prepping, serving guests Position is currently held by work permit holders.

Labourer -Salary $6.25 per hour

Qualified Belongers may also apply to Labour Department.

Leeward , Providenciales. Phone:242-8822

Delivery times are 11 A.M and 3 P.M Call 231-3788 or 246-7856 for further information

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TLC DAY CARE PRESCHOOL

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BUGALOO CONCH CRAWL

ANANDA LTD.

BAMBARRA BAKERY

WAREHOUSE MANAGER

ONE BAKERY ASSISTANT

AV Butterfield Drive has an immediate opening for a

JOB SUMMARY: • Manage the warehouse in compliance with the company’s policy and vision • Overseeing receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maximum 3 years Warehouse Experience • A keen eye for Detail and Safety • Experience with computerized Inventory Systems • Experience in using forklift & other Warehouse equipment SALARY: $2,500.00 per month.

QUALIFIED BELONGERS ONLY

Please submit applications no later than Wednesday October 05, 2018 to: Ananda Ltd., Leeward Hwy, Providenciales. Tel: 941-8155 Email: managers@kbhomecenter.com This position is not held by a work permit holder.

13724 TCI SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

Blue Hills Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following JA’SAMS CONSTRUCTION Property Caretaker $10 per hour Takes care of the property, maintains the surroundings, making sure it’s clean at all times SHAMONE MOORE Babysitter $8.00 per hour Takes care of the children, cleans, washes and irons for kids K&T DISPOSABLE SERVICE Welder $10 per hour • Cut and join metals and other materials at our facilities or construction sites.

• This position is currently held by a

work permit holder KENDAL AND TAZANA Streel Man $10 Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges, and other structures.

ERLINE RAPHAEL Domestic Worker $6.25 per hour Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work

CONTACT: 346-9362 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These positions are First Time work permit holders one position is currently held by a work permit holder

September 29 - October 5, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS Is looking for

• Responsible for general cleaning of bakery equipment • Make sure bakery is kept tidy at all times • Packing of baking products for distribution • Must be honest and have a pleasant attitude towards customers • Must be willing to work from 4:00 am-1:00 pm (long hours). 5 days per week and sometimes weekends.

• Salary $6.25 per hour

Discount@tciway.tc or Fax: 946-4871 13671

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

WAITRESS Assist Customers, takes orders, serve food & drinks, clean tables, clean utensils and sweep. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 333-7321

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13706

DOMESTIC WORKER

SCUBA DIVE INSTRUCTORS

CONTACT: 331-6872

Email: troy.saunders@live.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13733

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THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

CONTACT: 941-7538

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder13705

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

PROVIDENCIALES VESSEL – TC AGGRESSOR II

• Must have PADI/ SSI Dive Instructor Membership and liability insurance • Must have specialty ratings • Knowledge of underwater film and photography • STCW Compliant • Follow Captains instructions with regard to daily boat maintenance/ administration paperwork • Computer literate

with 5 to 10 years of experience. Must be able to travel and work weekends and holidays.

• Lays out builds, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies development and production electronic components, parts, equipment and systems, such as computer equipment, missile control instrumentation, electron tubes, test equipment and machine, tool numerical controls • Discusses layout and assembly procedures and problems with Electronic Engineer and draws sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.

Salary: $2000 per month

CAICOS ADVENTURES

CAICOS LIVEABOARD DIVING LTD.

Taking of kids as well as the household which includes: Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.25 per hour

#5 Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is looking for an

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

TROY SAUNDERS

Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DREAM TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

• Living and working onboard the vessel up to eight weeks before vacation is scheduled • Working seven days a week including holidays and Sunday • Knowledge of boat mechanics • Experienced Belongers are encouraged to submit their resume to the Lab Salary $500.00

Contact: 343-2691. Email:cladaggressor@gmail.com

DIVE INSTRUCTOR Teaching Dive courses, diving, and snorkeling Salary: $10 per hour

CONTACT: 941-3612

Email: divucrzy@tciway.tc Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS ALIVE AND WELL RESORTS & HOTEL, LTD.

Projetech Construction Management & Services Ltd., wishes to recruit a

PROJECT MANAGER Applicants must be able to demonstrate at least fifteen years suitable experience as a Project Manager on large commercial and residential building projects, together with a suitable professional qualification in Construction Management. A proven track record demonstrating the ability to complete projects on time, within budget, to a high standard of quality, and all within a demanding schedule must be shown. Strong leadership, communication and organization skills are essential, together with experience with very high quality finishings. The successful candidate must be prepared to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends.

Salary starts at US$70k per annum, based on qualifications and experience.

Applications must be made in writing and should include career history and the names and contact details of at least two references. Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders should also submit copies of their application to the Labour Board. Position held by work permit holder.

All applications will be properly reviewed and suitably qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications should be received by October 15th, 2018 and sent to:

Steve Thompson Projetech Construction Management & Services Ltd. Project House 930 Leeward Highway, Providenciales Tel: 941 3508. Fax: 941 5824 Email: info@projetech.tc

NOW HIRING BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Applicant must have: Min. 20 years’ experience with Royal Building Systems ™ (single/multi storey); Min. 15 years’ experience in all aspects of custom home building; Experienced in all aspects of job costing, material ordering, site coordination and scheduling with other trades; Possess excellent roof framing, rough and finished carpentry skills; Willingness to work long hours and weekends under a tight schedule; Computer literate; Salary Range: $30,000 - $34,000.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Applicant must have: Must have luxury goods service & marketing experience with affluent Chinese clientele; fluent in Mandarin Chinese and have solid understanding of Chinese business etiquette; be willing to work long hours, evenings, weekends and holidays; Computer literate; Salary Range: $24,000 -$26,000

All resumes can be emailed or delivered to: HR@ALIVEANDWELLRESORTS. COM; 31 Downwind Street, Providenciales, (649)941.3121. Copies of resumes can be sent to Employment Services BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY. Positions currently held by work permit holders. Deadline for applications: September 24th, 2018

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JOB VACANCIES A luxury Resort property is looking to fill the following positions.

VIP BUTLER QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A self-motivated, highly service orientated individual who uses own initiative. The candidate must have a good command of English and excellent communication skills and be prepared to work long hours, week-ends and holidays. Candidate is expected to be hardworking, trustworthy and a team player.

CAICOS LIVEABOARD DIVING LTD. PROVIDENCIALES VESSEL – TC AGGRESSOR II

the vessel up to eight weeks before vacation is allowed • Working seven days a week including holidays and Sundays • Must hold a minimum of Open Water Certification • STCW Compliant • Experienced Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department Starting salary $400.00

Contact: 343-2691 Email: cladaggressor@gmail.com

Summary of duties and responsibilities • • • •

The leadership and administration of the villa staff.

Assist in other areas as deemed necessary.

Housekeeping to the highest standards Serving food and drinks and assisting the chef, therefore a background in F&B is essential.

• A knowledge and understanding of utility meters, & simple pool maintenance is an advantage since this position reports to the property manager for such issues.

• Must be computer literate in order to present guest charges to villa manager.

• A willingness to perform a variety of functions that may not be listed above in order to enhance guest’s stay.

• Take care of VIP guest for the property • Conduct Property Tours • Must have previous butler experience The successful candidate must also be willing to work flexible hours, including week-ends, public holidays etc.

This position reports directly to the Butler Service Manager.

13680

COCO BISTRO

YARD CLEANER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 431-3064 Email: desi-smith14@ yahoo.com

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

13669

DENIS ROPER

Grace Bay Road Is seeking to employ a

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

COOK LABOURER • Responsible for recipes and planning daily specials • Punctuality and adhering to management schedule • Making sure kitchen is closed properly • Must have 15 or more years if experience Salary: $56,500 per year. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 946-5369 EMAIL: COCOBISTRO@TCIWAY.TC Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Preference will be given to individuals with butler experience in a 5 star hotel and with a valid drivers license. Salary is $2,000 - $2,250 a month based on qualifications and experience.

13702

DOSSOU CONSTRUCTION

Bishop William Plaza, Five Cays Road Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

PRIVATE ESTATES MANAGER

Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $8.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week 44 hours

A PRIVATE ESTATES MANAGER is required to oversee Owner Operations at a Resort

THIS INDIVIDUAL MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a luxury hotel as a front of house department head • A minimum of 3 years’ experience managing 20+ employees • Must be able to provide the home owners with regular reports and statements • Work closely with the Chief Engineer to ensure homes are up to owners’ standards • Exercise good cost control and procurement • Computer literacy with the ability to record and present invoices and purchases in an accurate manner.

CONTACT: 346-7379

Email: franclindosso@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13713

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

• Conduct disciplinary actions against staff, including termination • Be able to work within a team, be reliable and trustworthy • Be extremely well presented and have an excellent command of English • Must possess a clean driver’s license in order to run errands • Must also possess a valid passport with the capability of traveling to other countries • Must be prepared to carry out duties when guests are not in house Preference will be given to individuals with work experience in 5 star hotels and with a valid driver’s license. Salary is $3,500 - $4,000 based on qualifications and experience.

GRAND TURK is seeking to employ a

HANDYMAN

Duties Include: carpentry, drywall, electrical, and flooring. Salary is $6.50 per hour

CONTACT 242-0626

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board The Position is currently held by a work permit holder

CONTACT: 242-1307

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

13689

DIAMOND CLEANING SERVICES

#14 Dove Close, Cheshire Hall, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

TECHNICIAN Repairing and maintain of machines and equipment.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-7600 Email: jmissick@gmail.com

13715

EXECUTIVE CLEANING SERVICES LTD

EUNETTIE GLINTON

EDWIN DICKENSON

CLEANER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 242-3825

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 13663 13695

DONOVAN FULFORD

Cleans yard and removal of trash from property, minor maintenance and repairs, and any other related duties deemed necessary.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 13687

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

This AD is for a work permit. However, this position is open to all qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders. Potential Turks and Caicos Islands candidates should also submit copies of their application to the Labor Board.

PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING TO HUMAN RESOURCES, BEACH ENCLAVE, INTERNATIONAL DRIVE EMAIL: JASMINE@BEACHENCLAVE.COM 1-649-941-8887

MIDDLE CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

SOUS CHEF

• Must have cheffing experience in menu planning • Assist head chef in prepping and presentation of three meals daily, with snacks in between • Experience in special dietary requirements • Follow Captains instructions with regard to daily boat maintenance/ administration/ paper work/ safety drills • Living and working onboard

CARAMANDA HIGGS-FORBES

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-2160 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

13688

GRAND TURK, TCI is looking for

(2) DOMESTIC WORKERS General house works, laundry, taking care a child To work 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: TEL: 649-9461278 / FAX:649-946-1101 / EMAIL: INFO@OLYMPIC.TC

Positions currently held by work permit holders BELONGERS are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 13728

36 CLASSIFIEDS VALARIE JOY CHARLES GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

STORE CLERK provide assistance to customers and handle various duties such as operating the cash register, greeting customers, helping people locate products, doing paperwork, stocking shelves, and maintaining the store clean and organized.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-7034

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

13690

EDEN YACHT CHARTER

WARD’S CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our clients: FACES AND FINGERS ID Courtyard Plaza, Leeward Hwy, Providenciales.

Is seeking to employ the following position: MASSEUSE • Provide massages for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.

• Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.

• Guide clients through our service offerings and help them choose the types of massages that would benefit them most.

Salary $2,000.00 per months Contact: 649-941/332-4411 READY TO GO #2 Parade Ave. Butterfield Square, Town Center Mall, Providenciales.

Is seeking to employ the following positions:

BOAT CAPTAIN

S&B CONSTRUCTION- GRAND TURK

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CLEANER; • Clean, stock and supply designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc) • Follow all health and safety regulations.

• Perform routine of cleaning and maintenance activities.

Salary $7.50 per hour Contact: 649-946-8583 PLATINUM SECURITY SERVICES Long Bay, Providenciales.

Is seeking to employ the following position: SECURITY OFFICER • Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers • Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.

• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting.

Salary $6.50 Contact: (649) 241-9681

1 PAINTER- Applying paint stains and coating od exterior and interior walls of new Buildings and others after completion/construction.

Salary: $10 per hour 1 LABOURER- Cleanup on sites, removal of waste etc. assist supervisors and others whenever necessary. Must be willing to work on weekends and holidays Salary: $6.25 per hour Contact: 231-6432 Shirlen Forbes Jnr.- Grand Turk 1 LABOURER- Cleans Yard and removal of trash from property, minor maintenance and repairs. Any other duties deemed necessary.

Salary: $6.25 per hour Contact: 245-6442 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders.

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BETHANY’S EDUCATIONAL & SOCIAL TRAINING (B.E.S.T) INSTITUTE INC

ESSENCE SALON & NAIL SPA

Is seeking suitable candidates for the following positions:

Down Town, Alice and Alice Building #207 Is seeking to employ a

JANITOR

COSMETOLOGISTS

The individual should meet the following requirements: • Be able to work in and around the school also the up keep of the premises • Salary start at $6.25 per hour • Working hours are 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday • This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Application can be dropped off at B.E.S.T Institute Office, 250 Bay Road Blue Hill, Providenciales.

Or email bestinstitute@tciway.tc.

Copy all enquiries to the Labour Board, Turks and Caicos. Contact: 941-4802 13721

ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS IRRIGATION LTD.

EKD CONSULTANCY

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following:

POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER AND BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION BY SUBMITTING THEIR APPLICATION TO LABOUR BOARD OR CONTACT THE EMPLOYER 649-432-4332 (OFFICE) OR 649-441-3123 (CELL) REGARDING EMPLOYMENT.

LABOURER • Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects.

• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs.

• Make adjustments and minor repairs • Stock and maintain supply rooms • Cooperate with the rest of the staff • Follow all health and safety regulations Salary $ 7.50 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy Of their resume to the labour board This positions are currently held by work permit holder

Turtle Cove Marina, Providenciales Seeking employment for the following.

Applicant must have 5 years’ experience minimum, must be willing to work on holidays, must be able to operate a 60 ft. yacht, maintain the boat, cook and prepare food for the guests.

Salary: $3,250 per month.

Hours of work is 8 hours per day and 5 days per week

September 29 - October 5, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

is seeking to employ an

IRRIGATION SPECIALISTS

JOB SUMMARY The successful applicant will be expected to be able to assemble, draft, edit and review irrigation and landscape quotes and technical documents.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: • Communicate scheduling and relevant infrastructure shifts to affected staff • Provide technical support to other departments, including internet searches, materials souring and quality assurance

• Co-ordinate and track progress and schedules • Information reporting- professional communicate with clients and staff both verbally and electronically • Identify system issues and propose resolutions and inform clients and Maintenance Manager • Irrigation Trade Certificates required.

Salary approximately $400-450 per week based on experience and qualifications.

Interested applicants including islanders/ Belongers can send applications to Environmental Arts Irrigation Ltd.by email to mary@eagrouptci.com . successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview. This positon is currently held by work permit holders 13634 KEECHIE - MILLENNIUM PLAZA, BLUE HILLS

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

TEN & SANCHEZ

MASON $8.00 PER HOUR

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices.

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters

PRUDHOE CARIBBEAN

HARD ROCK CONSTRUCTION

MASON $8.00 PER HOUR

ATTORNEY TRAINING CONTRACT

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and

– Prudhoe Caribbean, January 2019

We are pleased to offer at least one opportunity for an ambitious and hard-working Turks & Caicos Islander lawyer to undertake his or her required period of supervised practice as the final stages of vocational training for admission to the TCI Bar.

other brick or stone edifices.

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters

TCIP COMPREHENSION SCHOOL

TEACHERSMATHEMATICS, ENGLISH LANGUAGE, ARTS AND CRAFTS, SOCIAL STUDIES, HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION.

Salary will be negotiable based on qualifications

Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 332-2222

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

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VALEDA ARTHUR GARDINER Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

Taking care of children, which includes; cooking and preparing meals, feeding, bathing, cleaning of children’s rooms Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 649-2426929

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13741

VICIOUS CUTS BARBER SHOP GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: General cleaning, sweeping, dusting.

Mopping, washing. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 332-7115

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are vacant

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a work permit holder. 13735

NATASHA CONSULTANCY - JUBA SOUND

JUDITH ROBINSON

CONTACT: 341-4752

Email: comomuchacho@live.com

The training contract will be paid and commence in early January 2019, for a period of six months. At the end of that six-month period the successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply for a full-time attorney position within the firm.

In addition to supervision in practice as required under current legislation, the training will also follow a specific “syllabus” modelled on the pupillage for the English Bar and of which the firm has both a recent former English pupil and an accredited (English Bar Standards Board) pupillage supervisor. That syllabus is internal to the Firm and will be available for review by any successful candidate prior to acceptance of any offer.

Our work emphasis is litigation, but we are able to ensure that the successful candidate also gains exposure to transactional and other non-contentious work. High academic ability is necessary, as well as a demonstrated commitment to acquire the skills necessary for successful practice in TCI and elsewhere in the Caribbean Region from a TCI base.

Academic transcripts will be required as part of the application process and undergraduate degree below a 2:1 will require a detailed explanation. A writing sample will be required from shortlisted candidates. Interviews will take place in London or TCI (to suit the candidate) in late October.

Any offer made to a successful candidate will be subject to applicable legislation.

Applications by way of detailed CV and cover letter by email jobs@ prudhoecaribbean.com by Friday 12th October 2018

JOSEPH SKIPPINGS 348-7551 LABOURER $6.50 Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. 6 days per week CLUB ZODIAC 331-6258 BARTENDER $7.00 PER HOUR Uphold customer service. Maintain Bar. Mix and serve drinks. Clean and organize all areas including bathrooms. 6 days per week JOHN WILLIAMS 244-2337 LABOURER $6.50 PER HOUR Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. 6 days per week PETER PARKER/ NATASHA HALL 244-0399 MASON $8.50 PER HOUR Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

6 days per week

GREENLAND LANDSCAPING SERVICES 241-6425 GARDENER $8.50 PER HOUR Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.6 days per week

REEF RESIDENCES 432-1480 ROOM ATTENDANT $6.25 PER HOUR

Ensures that hotel rooms are clean, tidy and inviting to guests. All aspects of cleaning are covered. This includes: changing bed linen, making beds, vacuuming floors and replenishing stocks of guest supplies such as shampoo and soap, and drinks in the mini-bar.

CAMCO 941-8821 VILLA HOST $3000 PER MONTH Take ownership and leadership of all villas assigned to you including supervising, directing, assisting and ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of guest villa.

HOUSEKEEPER $6.50 Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.

Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards. 6 days per week

CONTACT: 245-6016

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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are vacant.

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PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Maintenance, cleaning outside the property with sweeper, picking up waste and disposing of trash, gardening, cleaning windows and door frames.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-2950 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is vacant 13745

September 29 - October 5, 2018

JERARD SPENCER

D&D CONSTRUCTION #87 Missick Plaza, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, set up forms for the pouring of concrete foundations, and even hand tools to workers, remove all debris, pack up tools, put away any unused materials, and take down bracing and scaffolding. keep debris away from worksites Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 232-5501

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit 13734 holder

TCI EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Long Bay. Is seeking to employ a

LIVE-IN NANNY

REQUIREMENTS: • Required to live in and take care of children • Must be able to cook and clean • Must love children • Required to travel and go to doctor’s visit with children • Must have a clean police

record with no criminal background.

• Must be available to work a minimum of 6 days per week.

• All living accommodations will be taken care of by employer Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 332-3737 EMAIL: FORTRESSSECURITYSOLUTIONS@LIVE.COM

SAVOR HOLDINGS LTD

Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay, Providenciales Contact 432-6266 /e-mail – provencetci@gmail.com Looking for a Line Cooks, Butlers, Pastry Assistants and Sommelier

• Must have at least 3-5 years in a 5star establishment • Prep ingredients and assemble dishes according to restaurant recipes and specifications • Assist with our catering division • Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays • Starting Salary $8-12 per hour based on qualifications and experience

SOMMELIER

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in running a team of 5-10 employees • Create wine list, order wines and maintain and rotate wine stock • Make wine suggestions to go with particular types of food or customers taste • Train staff on wine and wine tastings • Sommelier Training and Certification a must • Bilingual in French/English an asset • Experience in labor cost & familiar with weekly/monthly budgets • Experience in Fine Dining setting • Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning Menus.

• Overseeing stock levels.

• Preparing and presenting staffing/sales reports.

• Keeping statistical and financial records.

Duties include teaching of intensive course of full MS Office package; teaching of English to IGSCE and Advance level; day-to-day running of the school; curriculum planning, management and review; policy-making and administration. Must be available at all hours, weekends included, 50 weeks of the year. Starting salary $4,200 gross per month

TEACHER OF ART

Duties include idle school art and craft classes, IGSCE and GCE A-Level classes.

Preparation and management of exhibitions. Starting salary $3,200 gross per month Duties include administration of school library; taking of regular inventory; preparing displays; design and delivery of PSHE classes for middle and high school students. Starting salary $1,500 gross per month Candidates for the above posts must have at least a bachelor’s degree, teaching qualifications, and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience teaching the British National Curriculum and CIE Examination syllabi. For the post of Vice-Principal, an advanced degree in Educational Management is desirable.

The Principal, British West Indies Collegiate, P.O. Box 338, #51 Venetian Road, Providenciales. Email: principal@bwic.tc Current positions held by work permit holders

• Starting Salary $2,500 - $3,500 per month based on qualifications and experience

BUTLERS

• Assist with our catering division • Greet guests, assist in the planning of events and dinner parties, oversee table settings, and serve drinks and food.

• Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays • Starting Salary $7-12 per hour based on qualifications and experience

Suitable candidates will be called for interview TCI Islanders are invited to send copies of their application to the Immigration Board

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PASTRY ASSISTANTS

• Assist Bakers in making and creating all manner of baked goods, pastries, confections, and other desserts for restaurant and wholesale • Must have at least 3-5 years in a 5star establishment • Help design the dessert menus and develop new recipes • Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays • Starting Salary $7-12 per hour based on qualifications and experience

RESTAURANT MANAGER Report directly to the Food and Beverage Manager. Oversee the daily operations of the restaurant, direct the activities of the restaurant’s service personnel, bartenders, beverage attendants and host/hostess. Train workers in food presentation and in service sanitation and safety procedures.

VICE- PRINCIPAL (AND TEACHER OF ICT & ENGLISH)

CV, letter of application, and names of two referees to:

Positions are currently held by work permit holders.

Positions open to qualified Belongers. Belongers should send Resumes to Labour Department or Drop Resume at Provence Restaurant – Le Vele Plaza 13730

JOB SUMMARY

REQUIRES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-2019

SCHOOL LIBRARIAN AND TEACHER OF PSHE

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 13798

LINE COOKS

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• • • • • •

Assessing and improving profitability.

Recruiting training and supervising staff.

Agreeing /managing budgets.

Ordering supplies.

Producing staff rotas.

Handling customer enquiries and complaints.

• Promoting and marketing the restaurants.

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES AND EXAMINATIONS FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE CERTIFICATE AND NATURALIZATION APPLICANTS Below are the dates for the upcoming classes and examinations for persons applying for a Permanent Residence Certificate and those wanting to be naturalized.

DATES FOR CLASSES

DATES FOR EXAMINATIONS

September 10 – 28, 2018

October 5, 2018

October 8 – November 2, 2018

November 9, 2018

November 12 – December 7, 2018

December 12, 2018

January 7 – February 1, 2019

February 8, 2019

February 11 – March 8, 2019

March 15, 2019

March 18 – April 12, 2019

April 16, 2019

April 23 – May 17, 2019

May 24, 2019

May 27 – June 21, 2019

June 28, 2010

June 24 - July 19, 2019

July 22, 2019

CLASSES:

Classes will be three (3) hours per week for a period of four (4) weeks.

FEES:

Cost of Instruction for English $360.00 Cost of Instruction for TCI Studies $360.00

EXAM FEES:

REQUIREMENTS All applicants should have at least 7 years’ experience in the hospitality industry with at least two of those years as a Restaurant Supervisor/Manager. A degree in hospitality would be considered a plus.

English Exam = $100 TCI Studies Exam = $200 The college will be closed from July 15th-August 23rd, 2019 for summer break. For further information, contact the College:

Please note that all applications must be submitted with a valid police record, and copies of all educational certifications. Applicants must be willing to relocate and live in South Caicos.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview. Beginning salary commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should submit their resume with qualifications and experience to: info@saunders.tc and the TCI Employment Services and Labour Department.

The position is currently vacant 13646

GRAND TURK PROVIDENCIALES

P.O. BOX 236 3 SUCCESS WAY, LIGHTHOUSE ROAD DOWN TOWN TEL: 946-1163 TEL.: 941-3210 FAX: 946-1661 FAX: 941-8380

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BIG BLUE COLLECTIVE LEEWARD MARINA

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SCUBA DIVING/WATERSPORTS INDUSTRY Big Blue is looking for Turks and Caicos Islanders with outgoing personalities and physical coordination to join a team of knowledgeable and experienced guides to conduct educational and environmentally conscious eco-tours and boat charters throughout the Caicos Islands.

1. ECO-TOUR GUIDES

Seeking keen individuals to join the eco-tour team.

Suitable candidates will be trained to guide kayak, stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and snorkeling excursions.

Training will also be provided on the marine and terrestrial environment of the Turks and Caicos, first aid, and general marine and tourism safety. Guides who show the appropriate aptitude and character will be given boat driving training after a suitable probationary period of employment. The work schedule is varied and provides up to 6-days work per week. Applicant requirements include: • Minimum 18 years old and fluent in English • Genuine interest in the marine environment and a desire to enjoy and protect it.

• Good to strong swimmer • Be living (or be willing to live) on Providenciales and be punctual, reliable and able to work long days, public holidays, and weekends.

• No criminal record and good character references Positions not currently filled. Specifically seeking for belongers. Interested applicants should apply to the email address below. Salary range: $90-$120 per day plus gratuities depending on previous experience and/ or qualifications

2. BOAT CAPTAINS

Seeking boat captain with prior experience to conduct a range of snorkel, dive and private boat charters. Boat captains who have completed the STCW course and hold a current TCI boat masters and VHF radio license will be given preference. The work schedule is varied and provides up to 6-days work per week. Additional training will be provided but candidates must have: • A minimum of 2 years boating experience in TCI waters and be a good to strong swimmer • Hold a clean driving license and no criminal record • Minimum 18 yrs old and fluent in English • Be living (or be willing to live) on Providenciales and be punctual, reliable and able to work long days, public holidays, and weekends.

• Good character references essential.

Positions currently filled by belongers. Interested applicants should apply to the email address below.

Preference will be given to anyone with prior experience in the tourism industry and with boat and engine maintenance skills and/or SCUBA diving training.

Salary range: $120-$150 per day plus gratuities depending on previous experience and/or qualifications.

3. SCUBA DIVING INSTRUCTORS

Seeking qualified Scuba Instructors to conduct PADI dive courses and tours. Preference will be given to belongers and those with professional boating experience. Other duties include conducting snorkel tours and dive equipment maintenance. The work schedule is varied and provides up to 6-days work per week.

New positions vacant. Salary range: $110 to $130 per day plus gratuities depending on previous experience.

Applicants should apply to the email address below.

4. KITE INSTRUCTORS

Seeking qualified IKO kite instructors to teach kite

courses. Preference will be given to belongers and those with extended teaching experience. Other duties include assisting with sales and conducting kite tours and other watersports activities offered by the company.

The work schedule is varied and provides up to 6-days work per week. Must be willing to work long days in the sun.

New positions open. Salary range: 25-30% of course fee plus gratuities. Applicants should apply to the email address below.

5. OPERATIONS MANAGERS

Seeking experience personal in the watersports industry to manage daily scuba diving and watersports operations. Prior experience essential and a current scuba diving instructor qualification is mandatory.

Responsibilities include: • Ensuring all tours, charters and courses are executed in a timely manner • Monitor and manage reservations • Schedule tours and staff • Ensure dive operations are conducted to the highest safety standards and be able to assist with dive inquiries and courses when required.

• Oversea a strict maintenance schedule for all dive, paddle and boat equipment.

Positions are currently not held and priority will be given to belongers. Must be willing to work long days, weekends and all public holidays. Salary range $3,500 to $5,000 per month. Interested applicants should apply to the email address below.

6. DRIVER

Looking for a reliable driver to conduct hotel transfers in 14 passenger bus and deliver kayaks and paddleboards to private villas. The work schedule is varied and provides up to 6-days work per week. Responsibilities include providing a punctual service and keeping the operators vehicle clean and serviced. Preference will be given to those with automotive maintenance experience.

Applicants must: • Hold a clean driving license and no criminal record, • Be able to drive a manual stick shift is mandatory • Minimum 25yrs old and fluent in English • Be living (or be willing to live) on Providenciales and be punctual, reliable and able to work long days, public holidays, and weekends.

The position is not currently held. Belongers are preferred. Salary range $100 to $120 per day.

7. KITCHEN HELPER

Looking for a suitable candidate to help prepare food for boat charters, clean coolers and clean office premises.

Duties include baking, cleaning and ordering food. The work schedule is varied and provides up to 6-days work per week. The following are required of the applicant: • Fluent in English with good speaking and reading skills.

• Willing to start at 5am, work long days, weekends and public holidays.

• Have prior experience in kitchen health and safety standards.

The position is currently open. Belongers are preferred.

Salary ranges from $8-$10 per hour

Candidates should apply via email to info@bigbluecollective.com before the 10th October 2018 and include a resume and cover letter with a brief description of why they believe they are a suitable candidate to work in the eco-tourism / watersports industry. Applicants should send a copy to the Commissioner of Labour.. Contact: 946-5034

September 29 - October 5, 2018 MISICK'S GAS STATION & MISICK'S BAKERY are seeking to fill the following positions:

(1) LABOURER (3) DOMESTIC WORKERS

Working hours are from Monday- Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Wages are based on the minimum wage and paid on a weekly basis. Applicant's are to provide their resume and any accompanying documentation to the following:

MISICK'S GAS STATION

Church Folly, Grand Turk (649)331-0610 13673

NEWLY LAUNCHED BARBER SALON “IDEAL CUTS” is seeking

PROFESSIONAL BARBERS Who are self motivated, to join their team. Salary is based on a 50% commission. Open Mon- Sun from 8AM-8PM. Applicants must have basic to good command of the English language, bi-lingual is a plus, A Belonger /Resident is preferred.

Please submit resume to idealbarbers@outlook.com or call 246-5721/341-2640 for interviews. Located at Windsor Place (old movie theatre) unit #B7 Leeward Highway, Providenciales TCI. Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are not held by work permit holders and is currently vacant.

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GENTLE ORGANIZER

Seeking vibrant, savvy professional male or females interested in starting a career in Hospitality. Must have an excellent command of English, written and spoken a second language is a Plus. Have at least an Associate Degree in Tourism/Hospitality or comparable.

Must have over 3 years work experience in Hospitality Front Desk, Concierge or Sales or Customer service field Airlines, Cargo or similar.

• Must have an excellent knowledge of the Turks and Caicos • Flexible Hours of work, ability to work on weekends and Holidays and on call 24/7 • Must have own or access to reliable vehicle • Must be able to climb stairs and must be able to lift 30 lbs. unassisted Salary commission based only Send resumes to: #3 CHARTER HOUSE, THE CENTER COMPLEX, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, TEL: 331-3670; TCI BLUE LTD - EMAIL INFO@ TCIBLUE.COM ALSO COPY TO THE TCI LABOUR DEPARTMENT. THIS POSITION IS A FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 13681

WANTED 2 BARMAIDS for Town Tigers on Grand Turk.

Experience in bar work required.

6 days a week. Must be willing to work bank holidays and weekends.

Salary $6.25 per hour. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Please phone 331 6005 or send resume to PO Box 240. Alternatively resume can be submitted to Town Tigers directly.

Interested islanders should submit their application to the labour board

ROSTAND MALCOLM GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 245-3172

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 13693

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MEDINCO LTD

Town Center Mall, Downtown seeks

REGISTERED NURSE

Minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience with outpatient and emergency care RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE: • Daily clinic operations • Administrative oversight and management • Outpatient and emergency patient care • Training of other support staff Must be willing to work extended hours and holidays

CONTACT: 941-5050

Please email resumes to Medinco@omnicaremed.com and also are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labor Board. This position 13509 is vacant

September 29 - October 5, 2018

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HANDFIELD’S CONVENIENCE STORE GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

An opportunity exist for a full time domestic worker.

Must be willing to work Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Salary: US$6.50 per hour.

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity please apply in confidence by sending details of your experience to:

Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. Salary: $6.25 per hour

GLYNES ROBINSON P.O. BOX 357 THE VILLAGE AT GRACE BAY PROVIDENCIALES TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 13717

JAMES CHRISTOPHER JOHN POLLON

HILLTOP MINISTRIES

13697

#36 Blue Water Road, Long Bay Hills Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER Taking care of 2 children, which includes; cleaning after children, cleaning their bedroom, washing and ironing for them. Salary: $1200 per month

CONTACT: 232-4232

CONTACT: 332-1466

Guzman Plaza, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

MINISTER The minister’s role is one of Leadership, finding ways to make the message of God’s love and promise become so real that we, the people, incorporate it into our daily lives.

CONTACT: 333-1114

Email: islandproperty@ tciway.tc Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Email: vendahrobinson@ yahoo.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board and to the email listed above This position is a First Time work permit holder 13493

KLASS ENTERPRISE

LINE FRANCOIS

13701

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames loading customers’ vehicles, unload containers, assist during deliveries. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 232-4866

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER Care for my children, maintain the house, clean, wash dishes, cleans bathroom, bedroom, wash and iron. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 344-0858

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

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

MAXWELL DELANCY

LORNA O’GILVIE

13700

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

2 LABOURERS Cutting grass, mowing lawn, removing trash from property. Salary: $7.50 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 244-3732

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

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KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-7600

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

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VACANCIES KITCHEN HELPERS

• Perform combination of duties to maintain kitchen work areas, restaurant equipment, utensils clean and in an orderly condition.

• Wash worktables, walls, refrigerators, mop, sweep floors, and meat blocks.

• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)

• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.

• Proven experience as kitchen helper.

• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bake ware.

• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)

• Very good communication skills.

• Work cohesively with kitchen cooks, sous chefs and head chef.

Minimum 2-3 years in the specialized field.

To work 6 days per week rate $6.58 per hour.

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Clean and tidy all areas to the standard cleanliness within time limits.

• Frequent bending, pushing, pulling and kneeling.

• Re-set dinner rooms tables and terraces.

• Clean dining rooms tables and terraces.

• Clean windows, sweep floors, mop floors and polish furniture fixtures in and outside restaurant.

• Remove dinner wares, push cart and lift trays from dining rooms.

• Work cohesively with restaurant waiters, waitresses and supervisors.

• Work with minimum supervision and remain motivated.

Minimum 1-2 years in the specialized field.

To work 6 days per week rate $6.58 per hour.

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.

• Scrape food from dirty dishes, wash them by hand or place them in the racks to conveyor through the dishwashing machine.

• Sets up and breakdown buffets.

• Wash and peel vegetables, using knife or peeling machine.

• Empty trash containers as required and maintain assign work station in a safe and sanitary condition.

• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas keep supplied as needed.

• Maintain cleanliness of work and kitchen area using proper cleaning chemicals.

• Work cohesively with kitchen cooks, sous chefs and head chef.

Minimum 1-2 years in the specialized field.

To work 6 days per week rate $6.58 per hour.

DOMESTIC WORKERS

• Making sure all rooms are clean and in top condition for new arrivals and existing guests.

• Work quickly and efficiently so guests aren’t left hanging around.

• Liaise with the head housekeeper and supervisor when rooms are ready for guests.

• Ensure the equipment’s use, such as shampooers, polishers and trolleys, is in good working condition.

• Being able to use the equipment safely and efficiently.

• Ability to bent, lift and walk upstairs.

• Report on any shortages, damages or security issues.

• Handle reasonable guest’s complaints/requests and inform head of department.

To work 6 six days per week rate $6.58 per hour.

Minimum 2-3 years in the specialized field.

LABOURER

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.

• Gather empty trash cans, service, clean, and supply restrooms.

• Frequent bending, pushing, pulling and kneeling.

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift.

• Clean and restore building interiors damages, using commercial cleaning equipment and fixing equipment’s if damage.

• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.

• Collect towels from beach and pool.

• Clean windows, glass partitions, mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, furniture, walls, machines and painting.

• Ability to walk up and down stairs, bent, physical strength, stamina and carrying up to 50lbs.

• Ability to comprehend and communicate in fluent English.

• Ability to overnight.

• Excellent communication skills through effectively communicating with guests and management.

Minimum 2-3 years in the specialized field.

To work 6 days per week rate $6.58 per hour.

LABOURER

• Carry and label guest’s luggage with tags to rooms.

• Must be able to lift 50lbs pounds on a consistent basis.

• Frequent bending, pushing, pulling and kneeling.

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift.

• Sweep and mop floors and vacuum carpets.

• Ensure building entrance is free of clutter at all time.

• Direct guests to the reception areas or the appropriate rooms/office.

• Collect beverages from the bar for guests at arrivals.

• Follow evacuation rules in case of emergencies.

Minimum 2-3 years in the specialized field.

To work 6 days per week rate $6.58 per hour.

LABOURER

• Must be able to lift 50lbs pounds on a consistent basis.

• Ability to bent, lift and walk upstairs.

• Collect all dirty lines from rooms.

• Prepared and distributed towels, lines and rags to different departments.

• Arranged and maintained a sanitary hallway and area outside of the laundry and rooms.

• Load all laundry into washer and add specified cleaning agents.

• Operated liner feeder, and table’s linen ironing machines.

• Monitored and operated computer driven washers and dryers according to recommended capacity and manufacture guidelines.

Minimum 2-3 years in the specialized field.

To work 6 days per week rate $6.58 per hour.

Candidates must have the ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts, split shifts including weekends and Holidays.

THIS AD IS FOR WORK PERMIT HOLDER. EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO TURCREHU02@CLUBMED. COM OR CONTACT: 649-946-5500 HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. HOWEVER, THE POSITIONS ARE ALL OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDERS. POTENTIAL TURKS ISLANDERS CANDIDATED MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE TURKS AND CAICOS LABOUR DEPARMENT.

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September 29 - October 5, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS RA SHAW DESIGNS LTD.

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01

RA SHAW DESIGNS LTD. Leeward Highway Is looking for a:

Leeward Highway Is looking for a

LABOURER

NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE

Must be reliable and responsible, also willing to work weekends and holidays. Salary is based on qualifications and experience. Salary US$7.00 per hour. This position is a new work permit holder.

TITLE NUMBER SECTION ISLAND 10204/203 NORTH WEST SUBURBS GRAND TURK Whereas, EMMA RIACH of Providenciales, has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) issued in the name of VICTORIA WITHERS GREEN was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE APPLY CONTACT (649) 9414394 EXT 104. BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 13749

HORTICULTURIST AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR NEEDED Individual must have 5 years’ experience in Landscape Design with combined horticulture principles and practices also must be motivated in a team environment with strong leadership and values.

• 1.Likely candidate must have a Degree in Horticulture and Plant pathology • 2.Knowledge of citrus care and maintenance • 3.Thorough knowledge of insecticides and fertilizer application • 4.Minimum 5 years’ hands on experience in tropical landscape and care

Position is currently held by a work permit holder. Interested persons please apply CONTACT 1(649) 941-4394 EXT 104.

Belongers are also encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board 13750

Take notice that I, Brandie Anderson, Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Signed ............................................................................................

Registrar of Lands

Ocean Club Resorts is looking for qualified applicants for the following vacant position:

Witnessed .......................................................................................

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POSITION TITLE

LABOURER

Property Services Supervisor

This is a hands-on, working supervisory position, overseeing and working alongside a mainly Creole speaking team responsible for cleaning all outdoor areas, assisting other departments as needed, including Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Pool & Beach.

The position involves strenuous physical labor, which requires being able and willing to perform heavy lifting, and other physically demanding functions.

Successful applicant must be able to work on holidays and weekends on a flexible schedule dictated by business demands, be able to speak English and Creole fluently, and have a clean police record.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Pavilion Management is looking for a labourer to be responsible for the general maintenance of the gardens, plants and lawns at a rental villa in Grace Bay.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Soil cultivation when necessary, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, and planting.

• Using and maintaining hand tools and basic light machinery.

• Using mower, trimmers, leaf blowers etc.

• Check oil levels and any damage to any gardening equipment.

• Reporting any equipment or irrigation malfunctions to villa manager as and when noticed.

• Ensuring all equipment and machinery are stored securely and clean after use.

• Maintaining gardens by trimming and making sure that plants are receiving adequate water.

• Pruning trees and hedges to correct shape and height so that they are safe and look good.

• Maintaining lawn and grass areas using machinery.

• Keeping the gardens, thoroughfares and footpaths clear and free from litter at all times.

• Weeding and blowing leaves from lawn and other areas • Cleaning lily pond as required.

• Pruning and cutting hedges.

• Outside maintenance including pathways, outdoor areas, steps, walls, windows etc.

• Ensure the cleanliness of the beach frontage • Keep the tool shed / store room clean and tidy.

• Clean garbage bins and garbage area after every pick up.

• Perform small maintenance jobs at the villa when required to do so.

PREREQUISITES:

Self-motivated, enthusiastic, fit and capable of heavy work. Able to work in all weather conditions and able to use machinery, lawn mower, trimmers, brush cutter, hedge cutters, etc. Must be able to work quickly and efficiently without distraction. Must be able and willing to follow instructions without any protest and be able to work without constant reminder and/ or guidance.

EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience in similar role as well as a sound knowledge and use of horticultural machinery is an added advantage.

SALARY:

Wage commensurate with experience.

Drop off resume or pick up application at Ocean Club or Ocean Club West, alternatively send to:

diane@oceanclubresorts.com or Fax: 1-649-946-5845

Only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

All TC Islanders are invited to copy their resumes to the Immigration and Labor Departments.

13674

FLAMINGO PHARMACY GRACEWAY LEEWARD HIGHWAY PROVIDENCIALES

VACANCY

MATERNITY LEAVE PHARMACIST WORK PERMIT RENEWAL NOVEMBER 2018 THRU FEBRUARY 2019 ONLY

• Bachelor’s, PharmD. Or Master Degree eligible for licensure from an accredited University • Eligible to register with the TCI Health Practitioners Board and MPS • Minimum 3-5 years experience as a licensed pharmacist • Duties to include dispensing and checking of prescriptions for accuracy and completeness, clinical patient assessment, patient counselling, supervision of pharmacy technicians and assistants, inventory management and pharmacy professional services • Proven ability to manage a large pharmacy team in a busy retail setting • Above average clinical knowledge of chronic disease states, medication ( OTC and Rx) , and impeccable integrity • Able to work long daily shifts, weekends and occasional holidays • Salary 60-70 k USD annually

$1,750.00 per calendar month.

Interested persons should send resumes to Griffiths & Partners, FAO: Andrea Riggs, ar@griffithsandpartners.com, Fax: 941-8251. Applicants are also encouraged to apply at the Labour Department. This is a new position.

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PLEASE SEND CV/RESUME, COPY OF PHARMACIST QUALIFICATIONS AND IMMIGRATION STATUS TO jobs@flamingopharmacy.com or fax resume and letter of interest to 649-941-4098, please send copy to labour department. Turks and Caicos. Islanders will be given preferred consideration, Closing Date: September 24,2018

13676

September 29 - October 5, 2018 OLYMPIC CONSTRUCTION LTD.

WATERLOO PLAZA COMPLEX, GRAND TURK, TCI is looking for

PROJECT COORDINATOR

BS Civil Engineering Graduate Must have at least 10 years experience in construction industry.

Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the client; Performing risk, value management and cost control; Analyzing outcomes and writing detailed progress report, etc.

Salary Range: $48K - $54K per annum

CONTACT: Tel: 649-946-1278 / Fax:649946-1101 / Email: info@olympic.tc

Position currently held by work permit holder BELONGERS are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 13727

P&D EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY SAM’S BUILDING, DOWN TOWN

Acting on behalf of our client who is seeking to employ the following

B&M CONSTRUCTION

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER • Responsible for producing high level drawings skills for architectural interior projects producing all graphic designs.

• Gather and collect designs for new projects for new construction alterations and repairs.

• Prepare architectural designs based on design

requirements.

• Must have 5 years’ experience in the field and have experience in using Autocat programmer, • Designing cabinets, vanities, closets etc.

• Weekdays 8am-5pm Saturdays 8am to 3pm Salary: $10 per hour

CONTACT: 232-2001

Email: paulacumberbatch@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a ew work permit holder. 13592

RUTH ROLLE

PARADISE PHOTOGRAPHY

GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY

Position: Professional Photographer Contact: info@myparadisephoto.com

Paradise Photography is looking for an experienced professional photographer with the following: • Minimum 5 years of professional photography experience, which includes working for a photography studio.

• Formal degree in photography • Experience with and solid portfolio demonstrating photographing real estate, weddings and commercial shoots as a primary/lead shooter.

• Demonstrated experience with real estate photography geo-mapping, Matterport 3D system, HDR merging for architectural photos, posing groups and large weddings.

• High level of client relations skills, including experience with on-line postings of galleries and fulfilling client photo orders

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• Knowledge of File Transfer Protocols and other internet based mediums • Experience teaching and training photo assistants and interns • Demonstrated skill in processing RAW images using professional raw processors and artistic filters (e.g., Photoshop, Lightroom).

• A working knowledge of studio photographic techniques using studio equipment, lighting and background gear • Minimum 3 years of sales experience in selling photographic products • Candidate must own all equipment, including a minimum of professional quality camera bodies, lenses, off-camera lights, and computer Salary: Commission based

Additional: applicant must have professional camera gear and computer equipment/programs to process files.

Applications must be submitted to: info@myparadisephoto.com Belongers are advised to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is vacant.

13716

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS INTEGRITY COMMISSION VACANT POSITION OF

INTELLIGENCE/ INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER The Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Intelligence/Investigative Officer.

For further details on this vacancy, which include purpose and key responsibilities, qualifications and experience needed, technical and related skills, competencies and other desirable qualities, PLEASE VISIT THE TCI INTEGRITY COMMISSIONS WEBSITE at https://www.integritycommission.tc/sites/default/files/Documents/General/PressReleases/18-SEP-2018_Vacancy_Intel-Officer.pdf

REMUNERATION

Salary will be paid in the range of $60,000 to $66,000 per annum, depending upon qualifications and experience. A housing allowance will also be paid.

The expectation is that the successful candidate will serve a two (2) year tenure in the role, which may be extended subject to the Commission’s agreement.

BASE OFFICE LOCATION

DOMESTIC WORKER • CLEANING OF HOUSE, COOKING, LAUNDRY AND IRONING • AND TAKING CARE OF TWO CHILDREN. ANY OTHER • RELATED DUTIES. MUST BE TRUSTWORTHY AND MUST BE • BE WILLING TO WORK WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS SALARY $6.25 PER HR

CONTACT #245-9136

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13719

COOK

T&R PROFESSIONALS

Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following

Prepare meals ingredients for Resort Service Guest Salary: $6.50 - $9.00 per hour. Held by work permit holders

Applications should be sent to The Secretary, TCI Integrity Commission, either by email to secretary@integritycommission.tc , or by fax 946-1355. Direct mail should be addressed to Mrs. Wanda Ariza, Secretary, The Integrity Commission, Franklyn Missick Building, Church Folly, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands.

13704

COMPENSATION: Base on Qualifications and experience $1,350.00 - $1,500.00

JANITOR / CLEANER:

To provide janitorial services at the school 5 days per week at $6.75 per hour

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Applications must be made in writing along with full Curriculum Vita and names of at least three (3) references to: Provo Christian School, P.O. Box 305 Blue Hills, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Contact: 941-5775. Email: info@provochristianschool.com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders. 13345

BUGALOO CONCH CRAWL FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

RA SHAW DESIGNS LTD. Leeward Highway Is looking for a:

LABOURER

WAITRESS Assist Customers, takes orders, serve food & drinks, clean tables, clean utensils and sweep Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 333-7321 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13751

Must be reliable and responsible, also willing to work weekends and holidays. Salary is based on qualifications and experience. Salary US$7.00 per hour Position is currently held by a work permit holder.

INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE APPLY CONTACT (649) 9414394 EXT 104. BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 13748

menu and capable of introducing new, creative dishes and daily specials.

BARTENDER / SERVER

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in mixology and strong customer service skills required.

• Prepared to stand, walk and work a full 8-hour shift, 6 days a week with the possibility of late evenings in a fast pace outdoor environment.

• Fluent in English, Oral & Written and basic math skills are a must.

• The candidate must be organized, outgoing and even tempered when listening to customers to determine their needs (food & drink preferences) • Pay is $7/ hour

Please email resumes tonalulu@hotmail.com or call Contact: (649) 244-5606. Belongers are also encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board.

13720

CHEF:

Please note that only applicants who are selected for an interview will be notified. Applicants who may have previously applied for this post need not re-apply.

Requirements • 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

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a fast pace kitchen environment in full service dining with an eye for detail and a committed, dedicated work ethic.

• Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen hygiene and health safety.

• Fluent in English, Oral & Written.

• Willing to work flexible hours, split shifts, 6 days a week including evenings, weekends and public holidays. Be able to stand on your feet for 8 hours a day. Pay is $8/hour • General clean-up of kitchen after food service includes cleaning floor, equipment, utensils & dishes.

• Willing to maintain the consistency of current

BARTENDER:

Applicants are requested to submit their CV, together with an accompanying letter, demonstrating why they would wish to work with the Integrity Commission and what attributes they would bring to its work.

Copies of relevant qualifications, as well as the names and contacts of two referees must be submitted with your application.

The deadline for applications is 12th October, 2018

TEACHERS

GRAND TURK is seeking application from qualified people for the following positions:

Uphold customer service, Mix and serve drinks, Clean and organize bar area

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Invite applications for the following positions:

SANDBAR

NORTHWEST POINT RESORT

The successful candidate will be based in Providenciales.

PROVO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

MANGO REEF RESTAURANT (2) LABOURERS- cleans and polish our restaurant on a daily basic

(2) WAITERS- to take orders serve dinks and serve guest their meals from time to time when the restaurant (2) BUSSER to clean tables, taking plates, utensils and drinkware to the kitchen to be washed.

(2) DISHWASHER - ensuring the availability of clean dishes by bussing tables, washing dishes, pots, pans, and flatware W/P RENEWAL EMAIL ALL APPLICATIONS TO MANGOREEF@HOTMAIL.COM Salary $6.50-$9.00 HOUR BELONGER ONLY APPLY CONTACT 242-8792 FOR FURTHER DETAILS. NYKI ENTERPRISES

NAIL TECHNICIANS

Applying and removing acrylics, sanitizing instruments before use, keep surrounding area clean

STORE CLERK:

Work in salon, arranging appointments

HAIRSTYLISTS

Must be able to color, blow dry and style hair Salary: $6.50 – 10.00 per hour. Must be willing to work long hours. These position are currently vacant.

Contact: 242-8792 or email: tameralemount@hotmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board.

13638

MALE LABOURER NEEDED Seeking 1 Labourer to work as houseman in private homes

• Salary $6.50 per hour • Must have own vehicle • Must have knowledge of bicycle maintenance • Must speak English, Creole a bonus • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted • Must be able to work flexible schedules plus weekends and Holidays Send resumes to: #3 CHARTER HOUSE, THE CENTER COMPLEX, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, TEL: 331-3670; TCI BLUE LTD - EMAIL INFO@TCIBLUE.COM ALSO COPY TO THE TCI LABOUR DEPARTMENT. THIS POSITION IS A CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 13495

42 CLASSIFIEDS A.M SERVICE

ALLIANCE REALTY LTD.

CLEANER

MAINTENANCE MAN Must have at least 3 years

DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a

GRACE BAY is Seeking to employ

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 441-0237

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13789

ANGE TOUSSAINT GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

experience. Salary start at $10.00 an hour. Job entails maintenance of all the maintenance work giving by the employer of the property.

Must be able to work weekends and holidays if deemed necessary.

Cleaning, cooking and housework. Salary: $6.50 per hour. Must be willing to work 5 days per week

INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD SEND APPLICATIONS VIA FAX AT (649) 941-4034

CONTACT: 244-2888

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13790

Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their Resume to Labour Board. Position currently held by work permit holder.

13759

SMITHCO

T. HOLDINGS LTD. South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

MASON

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices.

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 332-4336 Email: trevormusgrove@ tciway.tc

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13754

BOOKKEEPER

• Use QuickBooks to input all data • Prepare accounts receivable • Prepare statement of account for corporate and government account • Excellent knowledge in bank reconciliations

2 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REPAIRMEN

$8.00 per hour • Oil Change, Brake Change, servicing of vehicles

ANGELA GARCIA GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: General cleaning, sweeping, dusting, Mopping, washing. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 242-1635

13685

TCI AGRISYSTEMS

BERNADINE SMITH

FARM LABOURER

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

TILE LAYER Tile layers install materials on a variety of surfaces, such as floors, walls, ceilings, countertops, patios, and roof decks. Because tile and marble must be set on smooth, even surfaces, installers often must level the surface to be tiled with a layer of mortar or plywood Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT:

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder

CACTUS CORRAL

CEE'S SUPERSTORE

13783

GRAND TURK is seeking to employ

seeking skilled

CONTACT: 342-3051

BERNADINE SMITH

CONTACT: 331-0611

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resumes to the Labour Board. The above position is currently held by a work permit holder.

BABYSITTER

Taking care of two children, cleans the household, washes and irons. Salary: $6.25 per hour Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13787

TILE LAYER

CONTACT: 231-0984 OR EMAIL SMITHCOTCI@GMAIL.COM

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder. 13736

Tile layers install materials on a variety of surfaces, such as floors, walls, ceilings, countertops, patios, and roof decks. Because tile and marble must be set on smooth, even surfaces, installers often must level the surface to be tiled with a layer of mortar or plywood Salary: $8.00 per hour

• Prepare balance sheet; profit and loss, cash flow • Audit cashier’s reports and credit card statement • Graduate of B.S.C major in accounting • 15 years of experience in accounting and auditing

ANISE LAMOUR

13783

GRAND TURK Seeks a

Job would entail maintenance of small scale farm and stable. Understanding of water testing, plant diseases and pest. Must be familiar with organic treatments of pests and diseases. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Starting pay $7 per hour.

MECHANIC

$10 per hour • Overhaul and repairing transmissions.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These position are First Time work permit holders.

13776

CONTACT: 232-7177

FOUR (4) BAR MAIDS

Application to be submitted in writing with references and CV to Ms Cynthia Joseph at InterIsland Medical Services, Neptune Court Grace Bay or Via email address Cynthia.iims@tciway.tc

THE TUSCANY

Grace Bay Beach Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos. Tel: 941-4667 terria@thetuscanyresort.com

HOUSEKEEPER To work (5) days a week, salary $6.25 per hour. Description: General housekeeping, clean units, sweep, mop, make beds, clean bathroom, kitchen, dust Renewal permit Qualified Belongers are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 13780

13775

$8.00 per hour • Plug tires, patch tires, tire inventory and tire change

WC SECURITY #123 Long Bay Hills Is seeking to employ a

SECURITY OFFICER

Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. Obtains help by sounding alarms. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 333-6577

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 231-2758

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13791

BERTHONY’S CONSTRUCTION

Sam’s Building, Down Town Is seeking to employ a

ELECTRICIAN

Electrical work to be done on all jobs. Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 348-2233

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13784

CORE RESOURCES

Blue Heron Drive, South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

AUTO MECHANIC

Experience in permaculture and aquaponic systems.

3 TIRE REPAIRMEN

ANTOINE FLORISCA

DOMESTIC WORKER

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

INDUSTRIAL ROAD FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

VANS TIRE SHOP INDUSTRIAL DRIVE Is seeking to employ

September 29 - October 5, 2018

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13754

Must be willing to work 6 days per week, incl. holidays. Salary: $6.25 per hour

DOMESTIC HELPER (Now Work Permit Holder). Wages: $6.25 per hour. Applicant must be hard-working, honest and reliable.

CONTACT: (649) 242- 3005

CONTACT: 946-2030

DREADZ BEAUTY SALON

ELIE JOSAPHAT

13767

IBO PLAZA, LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

COSMETOLOGIST

• Performs haircuts based on the desires and needs of the clients.

Performs hair dyes • Recommends beauty products for future beauty care needs. Sells products that a salon maintains as a business partner • Acts courteous upon meeting new clients. Maintains a safe work environment to maintain compliance with governmental business regulations Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 342-2182

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13774

13783

BLUE HILLS is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

Cleaning, stocking and supplying designated facility areas dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 232-7124

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13758

• Specialized in Boat gasoline & Diesel engine • European and American Vehicles • Must have a valid driver’s license Salary: $10 per hour

CONTACT: 946-5387

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13756

ELITE EDUCATION SYS HIGH SCHOOL FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

HANDYMAN

• Clean the yard. Help to repair broken things around the school.

• Cleaning, painting and taking out of trash.

Salary: $6.75 per hour

CONTACT: 245-8334 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is vacant

ELVA WILLIAMS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

EMMANUEL DUNCANSON Anale Avenue, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Yard chores, removal of waste etc. minor repairs and maintenance whenever is necessary. Must be willing to work on weekends and holidays Salary: $6.50 per hour

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $300 per week

CONTACT: 231-4657

CONTACT: 246-4201

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

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

LABOURERS, HELPER, ROOFERS

$6.25 - $9.00 per hr.

Clean sites & machine, install metal roofs, cut metal etc. Pass roofers metal. Position is currently held by work permit holders.

Qualified Belongers may also apply with Labour Department 13746

JOHN HANCHELL GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER To do chores around the house and beauty salon.

Salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 649-242-2413

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labor Department. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13761

EXECUTIVE CLEANING SERVICES LTD Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

EXPRESS MAINTENANCE SERVICES Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $7.00 per hour

LABOURER

CONTACT: 242-3823

CONTACT: 231-4794

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13663

Property maintenance, fixing minor problems Salary: $6.25 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13778

GLAMOR M&R BEAUTY SALON GRAND TURK Is Seeking to Employ A

HAIRDRESSER

Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving.

Salary: $250 Per Week

CONTACT: 242-0957 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

GRANT’S PETROLEUM LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Fill up gas tanks, collect money from customers, dispense change. Collect and dispose of trash outside. Provide customers with receipts.

Answer questions and provide directions when needed, clean windshield. Activate fuel pumps. Prepare daily reports of fuel. Clean gas station bathrooms. Sweep and mop floors. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 432-8265

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit 13782 holder

GENESISAUTO MOBILE REPAIRS

ISLAND FIRE SUPPLIES LTD.

GUTTERS EXPRESS/ JEREMY RIGBY Blue Hills, Providenciales Phone: 347-9104/338-2555

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Industrial Drive, Opposite Pioneer's Cleaners Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Office: (649) 941-GAME (4263) Office Cell: (649)241-7177. Fax: 946-4133 Ian 245-2293/342-8283

Saltmills Plaza, Providenciales Requires a fully qualified

FIRE ALARM TECHNICIAN

NEED 2 MECHANICS

For Commercial and Residential Installations Must have at least 10 years experience in the installation, maintenance and repairs of Fire Alarm Systems, Suppression Systems and Fire Sprinklers. Must have a qualification in Fire Extinguisher maintenance and service. Knowledge of Gamewell FCI, Simplex and Fire Lite systems is a must. Hourly rate starting at $12.00 and must be willing to work weekends and public holidays.

PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO IFS@ TCIWAY.TC OR CALL 331 0732.

Pay set @ $12 & $15 per hour Hours of Work Monday to Friday 7 am -5 pm & Saturday 7 am to 3 pm JOB DESCRIPTION

• Perform maintenance and repair on customer vehicles.

• Identify problems with vehicles using the diagnostic equipment.

• Explain automotive repairs and issues and provide great customer service.

• Plan repair procedures using charts manuals and experience.

• Test the functionality of parts and systems • Perform basic auto care and maintenance tasks such as oil changes, fluid level checks,

and tire rotation.

• Repair and replace brake pads, wheel bearings, sensors and other parts.

• Perform routine maintenance and general mechanic work on vehicles.

• Prepared to get additional certification as needed.

• Willingness to learn with hands-on training.

• Help keep repair shop clean and organized.

• Keep a professional appearance.

Qualified Belongers are asked to email a copy of your resume to the Labor Department

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JOSEPH AGENOR BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

HELPER

Yard cleaning, weeding, trimming, cutting, cleaning door frames and windows.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 341-5534

Email: naomie08@hotmail. com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13792

TOUCH OF CLASS SALON Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

To work 6 days a week general labourer duties around the property & basic maintenance of equipment. Schedule work hours: 8am to 5pm. Must speak English. Salary - $7.25 per hour.

Belongers need only apply Please send resume to:

MRS JOYCE RIGBY MANAGER TOUCH OF CLASS SALON AIRPORT ROAD PROVIDENCIALES TEL: (649) 244-0469

with a copy also to The Labour Board This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder

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KENARD CRUISES LTD. Is looking for a

BOAT CAPTAIN

A hardworking person who has the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of a Boat Captain aboard a vessel.

▪ Must be excellent in mastering boats during excursions.

▪ Must be excellent in guest relations, good with children and a good swimmer for guidance in water activities such as snorkeling.

▪ Must be trustworthy with the operation of the business and must speak English.

▪ Must be prepared to travel frequently aboard vessel and work long hours and holidays.

Remuneration based on experience, commencing at $28,000.00 per annum plus commission.

This job position is currently held by a work permit holder.

All suitably qualified TC Islanders are requested to submit resumes/portfolios to PO Box 560, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI or send by fax to 946 4663.

Prospective TC Islander applicants are also free to lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board.

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Juba Sound Holdings Ltd requires

A LUXURY VILLA COOK Responsible for the consistent preparation of innovative and creative cuisine of the highest quality. Attention to detail a must, as is demonstrated culinary expertise resulting in outstanding guest satisfaction. Managing a busy kitchen, setting menus, ordering and monitoring supplies.

• Liaise with Concierge for food provision to purchase prior to guest arrival.

• Submit the provision receipts, to Accounting in an accurate report and timely manner • Provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen.

• Actively involved in menu development.

• Determines how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.

• Ensures practices and procedures comply with food handling and sanitation standards. This includes completing an annual hygiene plan and hygiene inspection prior to guest arrival • Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.

• Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly cleaned, maintained and in working order in accordance with local Health Department standards.

• When the villa is vacant he/she shall work with the villa team to ensure that the villa is clean and well maintained.

PREREQUISITES:

• Must have experience cooking and working within luxury villas or hospitality environment. Displays leadership. Exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations. Must be Serv-Safe Certified.

• Interested Turks & Caicos Islanders should address all resumes to mike@twsvillas. com and also to Labour Department.

• This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

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-Salary $6.25 per hour Open laundromat 5:30-6 am, clean laundromat.

Wash & fold customers clothes etc. Position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Qualified Belongers may also apply with Labour Department

BOTTLE CREEK Is seeking to employ a

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

26 aviation Drive, Southside Plaza, Providenciales Phone: 941-4800

DOMESTIC WORKER

MY DEE’S

PLAYLAND

QUICK STEP SHOE REPAIR

MASTER CHARGE CLERK

WALDORF TEACHER

• Receive and check Container, off-load into storage, • Take Inventory of Goods, Assigned goods to store • Pricing and selling of Goods in store.

• Applicant must be honest, reliable and hardworking.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

• Experienced in teaching children arts and crafts • At least 8 years in Waldorf Teaching • Must be fluent in English Salary: Based on experience and qualifications

CONTACT: 231-5483

CONTACT: 231-2344

Email: play@playlandtci.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 13683

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Momentous 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 nonsmokers, must have a valid passport, and ability to travel globally. Applicants will be required to pass a written skills and fluency (English) test. These positions are not currently occupied by Work Permit holders. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to forward resumes to the Labour Board.

DIRECTOR OF DESIGN Salary: $30,000 Annually

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: • Plan, design, and execute building construction of upcoming projects.

• Hire, supervise, and manage supplemental design team and sub-contractors.

• In the construction jurisdiction, hire and manage local staff to execute the construction.

• Create and manage a budget for construction of building, delivering the project within that budget.

• On the ground project management, troubleshooting, and general operations of the construction.

• Advise on strategies for building of projects.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have 5+ years establishing and maintaining relationships with subcontractors, partners, and trades • Must have 5+ years of business management and business development • Must have 5+ years of training, supervising and

managing a team • Must have 5+ years experience as a project manager of construction • Must have 2+ years experience managing architectural design projects • Strong interpersonal and communications skills are required • Experience in negotiating contracts and working with architects and designers • Experience with building facilities and fixtures, including plumbing, flooring, drywall, electrical, and furniture • Experience with concept design, creating and maintaining budgets, and project execution • Must have a Diploma in the field of construction, architecture, or design • Must have completed a reputable woodworking certification program • Must have ability to travel globally • Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English, second language an asset

DOMINO CREATIVE LTD. is looking to employ a

DESIGN DIRECTOR CANDIDATES MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING: ▪ 10+ years’ experience in residential, commercial, and hospitality design.

▪ A bachelor’s degree from a recognized 4 year program, along with extensive knowledge of AutoCAD 2013, Xcel, and SketchUp. ▪ Ability to run projects from initiation to completion, including Programming and

Design development, Working Drawing Packages, Tendering, and managing Construction Administration.

▪ Good client interaction skills and familiarity with North American furniture suppliers and be willing to work under deadlines as required.

Remuneration based on experience, commencing at $6,000.00 per month.

This job position is currently held by a work permit holder.

All suitably qualified TC Islanders are requested to resumes/portfolios to PO Box 560, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI or send by fax to 946 4663.

Prospective TC Islander applicants are also free to lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board.

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Momentous 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, must have a valid passport, and ability to travel globally. Applicants will be required to pass a written skills and fluency (English) test. These positions are not currently occupied by Work Permit holders. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to forward resumes to the Labour Board.

DIRECTOR OF ENTERTAINMENT Salary: $60,000 Annually

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Financial performance of all entertainment products • Programming of annual schedule of entertainment events • Oversight of marketing, customer service, and technical operations • In the entertainment jurisdiction, hire and manage local staff to execute events • Create and manage a budget for each event, delivering the event within that budget • Supplier management • Facility management • On the ground troubleshooting of events and associated facilities

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: • 10+ years planning, managing and executing entertainment events and facilities • 5+ years hiring, managing and training staff • 5+ years creating and managing budgets and fiscal reporting to shareholders • Experience in negotiating contracts • Strong interpersonal and communications skills are required • Must have a University degree • Must have ability to travel globally • Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English

Applications can be submitted online at www.momentous.com.

Applications can be submitted online at www.momentous.com.

Momentous 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, must have a valid passport, and ability to travel globally. Applicants will be required to pass a written skills and fluency (English) test. These positions are not currently occupied by Work Permit holders. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to forward resumes to the Labour Board.

Momentous 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, must have a valid passport, and ability to travel globally.

Applicants will be required to pass a written skills and fluency (English) test. These positions are not currently occupied by Work Permit holders. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to forward resumes to the Labour Board.

Director of Convention Services Salary: $30,000 Annually

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: • Plan upcoming conventions and events around the globe.

• Attend conventions and events and manage their execution.

• In the events jurisdiction, hire and manage local staff to execute the event.

• Create and manage a budget for each event, delivering the event within that budget.

• On the ground troubleshooting and operations of the convention and event.

• Advise on strategies for growing conventions and events globally.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have 10+ years experience managing business operations • Must have 5+ years experience with project management;

• •

•

• • • •

creating and managing project and event budgets Must have 2+ years with a worldwide advertising agency Must have 2+ years experience developing, planning, managing and executing conventions and other events globally Must have 2+ years hiring and managing staff at various events and conferences in different countries Experience in negotiating contracts for convention and event space Experience developing and implementing lead generation strategies Strong interpersonal and communications skills are required Must have experience developing long term and short

term business plans • Experience with Adobe Suite and Creatives is an asset – Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat DC etc.

• Experience with Project Management software is an asset – Scum, Redbooth, Asana, Basecamp • Experience managing web content on Drupal and WordPress is an asset • Must have a Diploma from a reputable University • Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English – second language is an asset • Must have ability to travel globally Applications can be submitted online at www.momentous.com.

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ASSISTANT MANAGER – COMMUNICATIONS Salary: $30,000 Annually

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships • Develop and execute communication planning efforts for assigned projects/ programs.

• Determine success metrics and measure impact • Application of sales strategies to communications plans

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office applications and ability to troubleshoot/diagnose computer and network issues • Manage and maintain effectiveness of IT • Provide oversight on specific communications-related projects • Manage and executing marketing plans • Review and negotiate legal contracts • Recruit and train staff according to company policies and employment laws, ensuring relevant HR procedures are followed

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September 29 - October 5, 2018

ROBERT’S AGENCY

PASTRY CHEF/ COOK FUNCTION: Responsible for all of the food preparation and for the operation of the kitchen; must ensure that the kitchen runs efficiently and profitably. Maintaining the highest standards of kitchen sanitation and determines storage areas, processing methods and food preparation. Responsible for ordering and purchasing kitchen equipment, serving equipment and all cleaning supplies for the entire Villa.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST: • Proven experience in establishing budget for ingredient purchase; and supplies needs on a weekly basis – minimum 5 years; Certificate of Skill in Culinary Arts, specialization in Bakery 1 and Bakery 2. Bachelor’s Degree in Arts major in English is an asset.

• Extensive knowledge in creating and baking breads to accompany different meals in the Villa Resort; Decorate cakes and baked goods according to requirements; Plate desserts for serving. Pair recommended desserts with appropriate wines cocktails, non-alcoholic drink, etc. Create cheese plateaus to complement a meal; and

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create baked goods for specific to recipes or taste.

• Able to plan menus according to employers needs and diet restrictions. Prepare food for parties, holiday meals luncheons, special functions & others events.

• Over all in-charge of the upkeep of the entire Villa Resort in order to enhance & maintain each appeal. Clean and maintain models and/ or target units on a daily basis.

Perform additional duties as per required.

• Able to work on stressful weekend 7:00 A.M to midnight as owner and guest on vacation on the island.

Wages: $1,300 - $1,500 / per month – commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please submit application letter and resume to: PARADISA LTD. Ila Paliwal - email: ilaPaliwal@gmail.com or Jerina Chiu – Ph. #649-2328896; email:Jerina@tci.com. The application deadline is October 5, 2018 (This Position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board) 13777

GARDENERS/ LABOURERS NEEDED

3 J’S ENTERPRISE

2 Store Keeper $6.50 per hour Serve customers as well as stack shelves Tel: 232-5144. Work permit holder

SUNSHINE NURSERY

1 Mason $9.50 per hour Must be willing to plaster and make forms using concrete Tel: 946-5443. Work permit holder

FR CONSTRUCTION

1 Tile Layer $10 per hour Must be willing to lay tiles on cabinets, counter, floors and roof at a professional level Tel: 232-2548

BEEN MEP CO. LTD.

Interested applicants including Islanders/Belongers can bring all applications to SERVICES

BY EA located at #65 beechwood Road, Grace Bay, Providenciales or email to mary@ environmentalarts.tc. Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview. These positions are currently held by work permit holders. Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board.

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GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

BARBER Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 243-2928

SAM’S SHOP

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

BOAT BUILDER Fixing and repairing of boat. Salary: $8.50 per hour

CONTACT: 342-2511

1 Carpenter $10 per hour Completing cabinets, fixing wood fixtures and other carpentry work Tel: 231-6920. Work permit holder Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13772

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 13783

SIX RENT -A- CAR

SAMUEL WILSON

SAMUEL V WILSON

CAR WASH ATTENDANT

MAINTENANCE PERSON

Blue Heron Drive, South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

Applicants must be able to work outdoors performing manual and physical labor. They must be able to operate a jackhammer, lawn mower and chainsaw. They will be asked to dig holes, mix and spread topsoil, cow manure and plant. They must be able to speak and communicate in English.

Starting salary is $6.50 per hour and may be required on weekends and holidays if needed.

SAMMY’S CUTS

Wash, scrub and polish the interiors and exteriors of cars, buses and trucks to protect their appearance. Car wash attendants may perform the following tasks: vacuum, clean and maintain vehicle interiors, including dashboards and consoles. Must be young, energetic, valid license and must be multi-task. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 941-5966

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder

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KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines, plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system.

Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 342-2511

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13755

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE

Diagnostics and cleaning equipment. Reporting the problems found Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 342-2511

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is vacant 13474

PREMIER SOLUTIONS

FLAMINGO PARK Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Days worked - Monday to Fridays. Contact number - 247 9013 This position is for work permit Renewal

DATABASE DESIGNER AT PREMIER SOLUTIONS

Momentous 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, must have a valid passport, and ability to travel globally. Applicants will be required to pass a written skills and fluency (English) test. These positions are not currently occupied by Work Permit holders. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to forward resumes to the Labour Board.

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

Applications can be submitted online at www.momentous.com

We are looking to recruit a Database Designer whose responsibilities will be developing and maintaining digital libraries, including developing and updating all necessary digital design elements. The successful candidate must have strong technical experience in working with system infrastructures and advanced design skills in Adobe Suite Creative Cloud.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• A minimum of 7 years experience in developing and managing large database systems and coordinating multiple digital libraries.

• Working experience with website development and consultation skills with proficient knowledge of CSS and HTML5.

• Integration of database elements with client assets and deployment experience in Linux and FreeBSD environments.

• Experience of following W3C web standards to address accessibility specifications.

• Analytical and project management experience of multiple digital product libraries as a Product Coordinator or similar role.

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite in particular InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

• Working experience with corporate brand development and rollout of new creative assets in line with updated branding across online platforms and printed media.

• A bachelor’s degree in Multidisciplinary Design or closely related fields.

• Experience with billing, tracking, invoicing and client management.

Send resume to tcpremiersolutions@gmail.com Belongers are e encouraged to submit resumes to the Labor Department 13768

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VARIOUS TEACHING POSTS AVAILABLE AT PROVO PRIMARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS TEACHERS

Responsibilities: Care for, plan and teach classes of children at one of the following levels: • Kindergarten (4-5 year olds) • Key Stage 1 (5-7 year olds) • Key Stage 2 (7-11 year olds) • Key Stage 3 (Years 11-14 year olds) Specialisms should include one or more of the following: • Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Assessment, Computing, Design Technology, Music, Art, P.E, Social Studies Salary ranges commensurate with experience, posts of responsibility and qualifications, from $36,000-$60,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week).

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants for Class Teaching posts should hold a Teaching Degree in Primary or Middle School Education or a Bachelor’s Degree and PGCE or similar teaching qualification and should preferably have at least two years’ experience working within a British National Curriculum school.

SPANISH, ART AND PIANO/MUSIC THEORY TEACHERS

Spanish Teacher Responsibilities: Plan and teach Spanish lessons to classes of children from Kindergarten to Year 9 Salary range commensurate with experience and qualifications, from $34,800 to $38,400 per annum (based on 40 hours per week).

Art Teacher Responsibilities: Plan and teach Art lessons and organize After School Art Clubs for groups of children from Year 3 to Year 9 Salary range commensurate with experience and qualifications, from $32,400 to $36,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week).

PIANO AND MUSIC THEORY TEACHER

Responsibilities: • Plan and deliver lessons to individual and small groups of children from 5 years old to adult • Prepare children for recitals and external examinations Salary range commensurate with experience, posts of responsibility and qualifications from $34,800 to $40,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week).

QUALIFICATIONS: Music, Spanish, Art or other language or specialist teachers should hold a Degree, MA or equivalent in their instrument or subject. They should also hold necessary qualifications, such as PGCE or other teaching qualification, to enable them to teach music, languages or other specialist subject areas.

EARLY YEARS AND LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHERS Early Years Teachers Responsibilities: Care for, plan and teach classes or groups of children throughout Early Years (18 months - 5 year olds) Learning Support Teacher Responsibilities: Assess children’s learning needs and develop Individual Education Plans.

Plan and deliver activities that support children’s learning. Work with individual or small groups of children from Kindergarten to Year 9.

QUALIFICATIONS: Early Years Teachers, and Learning Support teachers must hold an NNEB, NVQ, Teaching Certificate, Early Childhood Certificate, Associate Degree or similar teaching qualification and preferably have experience working within the British National Curriculum.

Salary range commensurate with experience, posts of responsibility and qualifications from $19,200 to $34,800 per annum (based on 40 hours per week).

The advertised positions are currently held by work permit holders or are new positions due to school expansion. We invite prospective applicants who are Turks Islanders to send copies of their applications to Providenciales Primary School and to The Immigration Board.

Please send full CV, letter of application, certificates and police check to Alison Williams at Director@provoprimary.com Visit our school behind Graceway Sports Centre, Flamingo Park, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Tel: 649 333 6327 Website: www.provoprimary.com

September 29 - October 5, 2018

ALIVE AND WELL RESORTS & HOTEL, LTD.

NOW HIRING MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE MAN

Applicant must hold a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology. Has experience for attending to guest repair requests 24/7; understand, operate, maintain and repair all advanced mechanical, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and security systems; check for new maintenance requests from the PMS; interpret readings from meters and gauges; read and understand test equipment, measuring devices, installation, maintenance, operations, and safety manuals; perform maintenance activities in the guest room like plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, mechanical, electrical, internet, key card access systems, and room safes. Salary Range: $15,000-$17000. Position currently held by work permit holder.

(3) GARDENERS

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Agriculture Technology. Has experience with propagating, planting of all landscape stock, perform regular scheduled maintenance of all flora and fauna, application all fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, trimming, weeding and pruning; be knowledgeable with all types of local and imported flora and fauna to provide guests with tours of the gardens. Must be proficient in speaking English. Salary Range: $15,000-$17000. Positions currently held by work permit holders

(4) BUTLERS

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years experience working in high end luxury resorts, willing to work outside normal working hours; must be computer literate, fluent in English, second language an asset. Must have experience operating a POS and PMS systems. Salary Range: $15,000-$17000. 2 positions currently held by work permit holders. 2 positions are new.

(4) HOUSEKEEPERS

Applicant must ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the assigned rooms, work areas and equipment. Willing to work outside of normal hours; has experience using sanitation equipment such as extractors & floor polishers. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, climb stairs, and carry up to 20 lbs. Minimum 5 years experience working in a hotel/resort. Must be fluent in English with the ability to read and write.

Salary Range: $15,000-$17000. 2 positions currently held by work permit holders; 2 positions are new.

(3) HANDYMEN/LABOURER

Applicant will be required to assist in maintaining the grounds of the resort. Set up equipment, power wash resort balconies and pathways, remove all debris, assist in minor repairs inside guest rooms or on property. Must be proficient in the English language, and follow detailed instructions. Willing to work outside of normal working hours. Salary Range: $15,000-$17000. Positions currently held by work permit holders

(2) MASON HELPERS

Applicant will be required to repair, maintain and alter buildings, retaining walls and other brick and stone edifices. Willing to work long hours. Must be proficient in the English language. Salary Range: $15,000-$17000. Positions currently held by work permit holders

(1) ASSISTANT FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR Under the supervision of the Managing Director, Director of Finance, and the Resident Manager, the Assistant Financial Administrator performs accounting, payroll, treasury, secretarial and administrative duties for a various group of companies. Applicant must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy. A minimum of 5 years related experience in the construction, development or resort property management fields.

Have working knowledge of principles of payroll accounting, treasury operation and the general accounting process; maintain routine financial records, prepare financial reports; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Willing to work Salary range: $15,000-$17,000. New position

All resumes can be emailed or delivered to: HR@ALIVEANDWELLRESORTS. COM; 31 Downwind Street, Providenciales, (649)941.3121. Copies of resumes can be sent to Employment Services .

BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY. Deadline for applications: October 8th, 2018

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ZARNELLE COX

ADRIENNE VARIETY STORE 1 LABOURER $7.00 PER HOUR Stock inventory, lift heavy items from container MICHEL SAJOUS 1 BABYSITTER $6.50 PER HOUR Babysitting 3 kids…taking care of children, cleaning, washing and ironing WELL FIX MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN $10 PER HOUR Wiring up buildings for electricity, fixing lights, fans etc.

ERB CONSTRUCTION MASON $8.00 PER HOUR Laying bricks and plastering

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sam’s Building, Down Town Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking the following

OFFICE OF THE COMPLAINTS COMMISSIONER (OMBUDSMAN) TONY CLARKE’S BUILDING WATERLOO ROAD GRAND TURK, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Email: complaints_commission@gov.tc Tel: (649)-338-2927

SENIOR INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER DEPARTMENT: Office of the Complaints Commission Organization: Office of the Complaints Commissioner LOCATION: GRAND TURK

CONTACT: 232-2001 Email: paulacumberbatch@ gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are new positions.

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

House chores, cleaning, laundry, taking care of a child, other related chores when necessary.

Must be willing to work on weekend and holidays.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 241-9643

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13779

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Investigative Officer is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day administration of the Investigative Unit of the Complaints Commission.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and assist personnel of this unit in ensuring that the Commission effectively and efficiently discharges its mandate as an investigative Unit through: • The promotion of integrity, honesty and good faith in public life of the TCI; • The robust implementation of and compliance with the provisions of the Code of Conduct for Persons in Public Life, Complaints Commission Ordinance • Provide legal advice and guidance to the complaints commissioner.

• Conduct or oversee the conduct of investigations and inquiries into all contraventions or breaches of the Code of Conduct, provisions of the Constitution (relevant to the Commission) and the Complaints Commission Ordinance.

• Conduct and manage investigations into allegations of maladministration and to participate in good governance reviews of public bodies.

• Act as the Commissioner’s liaison with other agencies on matters referred for further investigations.

• Manage the inflow of information, reports and complaints to the Commission and establish and manage an effective system to this effect.

• Provide expertise and advice on all investigative related issues and function as a lead member of the investigative team reporting to the Complaints Commissioner.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and experience in Investigation.

• At least Five (5) years relevant experience is required. Proven experience in interviews involving witnesses and subjects of investigations. Recent and relevant senior policing experience would be particularly valuable.

TECHNICAL AND RELATED SKILLS:

• • • •

Comprehensive knowledge of investigative strategies, methodologies and techniques.

Ability to conduct witness interviews, handle depositions or otherwise elicit relevant testimony.

Strong writing and editing skills; experience collecting and reviewing documentation to identify relevant evidence.

Outstanding ability in gathering, analyzing and synthesizing information from multiple source and/or formulating perspectives to make clear, timely and well- reasoned decisions and recommendations.

• Good analytic and evaluation skills to identify procedural or compliance weaknesses, strong problem solving ability.

COCKTAIL WAITRESSES – Serve Cocktails BARTENDERS - Mix Drinks BARMAIDS - Serve foods and drinks; keep bar organized Salary: $6.25 per hour

KPW CONSTRUCTION CO.

CARPENTER- Roof Work, Form Work MASON - Laying blocks and plastering Salary: Negotiable CARPENTER HELPER: holds up scaffold, clearing the area of debris Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week Contact: 331-6364

Email: kwilliams6364@gmail.com

Belongers are encourage to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. Some Positions are held by work permit holders 13815

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VACANCY CORAL VISIONS LTD.

COMPETENCIES AND OTHER DESIRABLE QUALITIES:

ROBERT BEEN PLAZA, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Is seeking to employ an

• Possession of the highest standards of integrity and probity, and understanding of fiduciary responsibility to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands; • The ability to work effectively in teams, as well as being able to work independently and under pressure; • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills and inter- personal skills; • The applicant will particularly demonstrate suitability for a role that involves driving forward good governance, integrity and effective administration policies.

ART/PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

RESPONSIBILITIES ;; Lead creative sessions for project kick-offs ;; Manage multiple projects from concept through completion ;; Inspire creative team and help to generate multiple concepts for campaigns and projects ;; Research and produce journalistic PR releases for clients

SALARY

• $60,000.00 PER ANNUM

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• THIS POSITION IS NOT AN ESTABLISHED POST WITHIN THE TCI CIVIL SERVICE.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page and a Police Certificate/Record. Applicants should be addressed to Mr. Paul Harvey, Complaints Commissioner, Tony Clarke’s Building, Waterloo Road, Grand Turk. Sent via email to: complaints_commission@ gov.tc with the subject line being: SENIOR INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER APPLICATION. Envelopes should have the subject: SENIOR INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER APPLICATION clearly marked on the front. Persons who have applied already need not re-apply for application may be processed.

Applications without all supporting documents will not be processed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20th October 2018

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

REQUIRED SKILLS ;; Must have at least 8 years’ experience in art room production workflow environment ;; Must be able to research and write news/feature releases for publishing in various mediums ;; Ability to lead projects from concept to completion ;; Must have experience and thorough understanding of visual arts concepts and developments ;; Must have advance knowledge of layouts, graphics fundamentals typography including limitations of the web ;; Experience with software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Flash ;; Must be able to work long hours including weekends to complete the project deadlines ;; Must be self-motivated and full of passion, integrity, and energy Salary will be in the region of $2,200.00 per month. The position is currently held by a work permit holder. Belongers are encouraged to send their resume to Labour Department and Coral Vision. Only qualified persons will be interviewed.

TELEPHONE: 649-346-7082 OR EMAIL AT INFO@CORALVISIONS.COM NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 5, 2018.

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September 29 - October 5, 2018 TONY CONSTRUCTION- CURTIS ANTHONE LIGHTBOURNE GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

JOB POSITIONS The Somerset Resort Management Ltd. is seeking for dependable, disciplined, self-driven, and efficient candidates for the positions listed below. Suitably qualified Belongers who possess the requirements listed are encouraged to apply, the positions advertised below are currently held by Work Permit Holders. Ideal candidates should possess luxury resort experience, be professional in attitude and demeanor and must read and speak English fluently. Positions require a flexible schedule which includes holidays, weekends and evenings, and extended hours on occasion. Salary ranges will commensurate with qualification and experience.

ROOM ATTENDANT

Job Summary: • To ensure that all guestrooms are cleaned to the established standards. Main Duties & Responsibilities • Provides courteous and professional service at all times.

• Reports for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name tag at all times.

• Receives Room Attendant assignment sheet and section passkey for the days’ duties from Asst. Housekeeper and/or floor Supervisor Stocks Room Attendant cart to the established standards • Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent vocational training • Minimum 1 year experience as hotel cleaner or in janitorial / cleaning position preferred Must be literate with above average verbal communication skills • Ability to work in a self motivated environment with little supervision Ability to manage the administration of multiple tasks at one time Regular/Full Time position only • Must speak, read, write and understand the primary language (English) used in the workplace Must work weekends and holidays • Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work • Base salary range: $6.50 - $7.50 / hour to commensurate with qualification & experience. Benefits: Service gratuity, vacation & employee meals.

HOUSEMAN

Job Summary: • As a Houseman, you are responsible for cleaning guest rooms, carrying linen and replenishing amenities to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience.

A Houseman would also be required to manage guest requests.

• Main Duties & Responsibilities: • Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Carrying / removing linens from rooms • Change and replenish bed linen, towels and guest amenities in line with company guidelines Undertake regular deep cleaning tasks • Restock and maintain trolley on daily basis Be environmentally aware • Dispose of waste accordingly • Manage guest requests in a timely and efficient manner • Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation Carry out lost property procedures

• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships What are we looking for?

• Requirements: • A Houseman is always working on behalf of our Owners, Guests and working with other Team Members Must speak, read, write and understand the primary language (English) used in the workplace • Must work weekends and holidays • Must work PM shifts as business demands according to the operations policy Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work • Base salary range: $6.50 - $7.50 / hour to commensurate with qualification & experience. Benefits: Service gratuity, vacation & employee meals.

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR

Job Summary: • As a Housekeeping Supervisor, you will support the Housekeeping Department by ensuring the upkeep and cleanliness of the entire hotel including guest rooms, public areas, back of house areas and Team Member facilities. Specifically, a Housekeeping Supervisor will perform the following tasks to the highest standards: • Main Duties & Responsibilities: • Allocate work duties to Team Members and supervise contractors • Perform routine inspections of all check out rooms and spot checks of all occupied rooms Report and follow up on any maintenance defects or other issues • Inspect, routinely, service areas, store rooms and corridors Schedule and supervise deep cleaning and any other projects • Manage and train Room Attendants, Housemen, Laundry Attendant, Public Area Attendants and Linen Room Clerk to ensure their performance is to the standards required • Manage, efficiently, stock control and the maintenance of equipment • Provide excellent Guest service, including Owners, VIP and other special requirements Ensure the adherence to hotel standards at all times • Requirements: • Housekeeping Supervisors are always working on behalf of our Owners, Guests and working with other Team Members.

To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow: • Previous experience in a Housekeeping supervisory role A successful track record of

MASON

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices.

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters Salary: $9.00 per hour

CONTACT: 231-3116

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 13691

managing a team • Strong organizational and analytic skills A strong attention to details • Effective communication skills – must speak, read, write and understand the primary language (English) used in the workplace A passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service • Proficiency, preferred, with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook Must work weekends and holidays • Must work PM shifts as business demands according to the operations policy. Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work.

• Base salary range: $6.50 - $7.50 / hour to commensurate with qualification & experience. Benefits: Service gratuity, vacation & employee meals.

TOUCH OF CLASS SALON Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• To work 6 days a week • general labourer duties around the property & • basic maintenance • of equipment.

• Schedule work hours: 8am to 5pm • Must speak English • Salary - $7.25 per hour • Belongers need only apply Please send resume to:

THE MANAGER TOUCH OF CLASS SALON AIRPORT ROAD PROVIDENCIALES TEL: (649) 244-0469 13703

BELLMAN

Job Summary: • To assist with the Resort reception area as well as guests’ arrivals and departures while delivering an excellent Guest and Member experience.

• Main Duties & Responsibilities: • Greet guests in a friendly manner and offer assistance with luggage Operate the courtesy Taxi/shuttle • Baggage handling for tours • Communicate with other departments in a friendly and professional manner • Be aware of local attractions and restaurants and make recommendations to guests Accurately communicate with other shifts regarding issues arising from day to day operations Other duties as required • Requirements: • Must have working experience in a luxury five-star resorts.

• Must be Professional, courteous individuals with positive demeanor and possess good communication skills with an outgoing personality.

• Must have the ability to lift at least 30 lbs. and push/pull in excess of 50 lbs. Must be environmentally aware • Must speak, read, write and understand the primary language (English) used in the workplace Must work weekends and holidays • Must work PM shifts as business demands according to the operations policy Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work • Base salary range: $7.50 - $9.75 / hour to commensurate with qualification & experience. Benefits: Service gratuity, vacation & employee meals.

TRANQUILITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT #17 Sailfish Lane, Venetian Road Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.

Ensuring all villa rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 231-1474

Email: tranquilitytci@gmail. com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder13740

TROPICANA UPHOLSTERY TURTLE COVE Is seeking to employ a

PROFESSIONAL UPHOLSTERER

Covering sofas, chairs, car seats and boats seats.

Salary: $10 per hour

CONTACT: 244-7033

Qualified Belonger candidates can complete an application form in person at The Somerset on Grace Bay or submit a resume by e-mail at twilliams@thesomerset.com. The closing date for applications is October 10th, 2018.

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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13684

September 29 - October 5, 2018 ALDARRO CONSTRUCTION

GRAND TURK is seeking for a

LABOURER Cleans up on site, dispose all of trash. Assist with tasks and other unrelated chores when necessary.

Must be willing to work on weekends and holidays.

Salary is $6.50 per hour

CONTACT # 331 1625 Renewal of work permit

13807

CULINARIA LTD Ocean Club East, Grace Bay Is looking for a

• • • •

HEAD CHEF

15 years’ experience Culinary school diploma Sanitation certificate Must be available to work long shifts, weekends and holidays • Salary is based on qualifications and experience

Kitchen Helper

• • • •

8 years’ experience Good work etiquette Sanitation certificate Must be available to work long shifts, weekend and holidays • Salary is $6.25 per hour

Email: tonycaicis@yahoo.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders. 13813

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ALLISON INGHAM GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

HAIRSTYLIST Shampooing, cutting, and

COURT/COMMUNITY REPORTER NEEDED URGENTLY

styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

A reporter with 8 - 10 year’s experience in court and community reporting. Successful applicant must be committed, a good team player and one who is willing to work long hours. An exciting position for an unmarried man or woman who is seeking a career with an established on-island publication. Must have a driver’ s license, must be familiar with the computer and should have a working knowledge of photography. Salary will be based on experience.

CONTACT: 241-1556

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13809

Apply to: The Editor, tcweeklynews@gmail,com Sorry, no phone calls please.

CAYA CONTRACTING LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

MASON

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 343-4663

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

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D&D BETTER BRAIDS

DEZRENE ROBINSON

DUKENYA’S TCI SOUVENIRS

E.Y CONTRACTORS

HERBERT INGHAM

HAIRSTYLIST

DOMESTIC WORKER

CASHIER

TILE LAYER

LABOURER

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving. Salary: $300 per week

CONTACT: 341-4378

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13814

GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 232-7073

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13810

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 232-7073

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13811

South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

Measure, lay and cut tile.

Finish Wood Carpenter.

Building Doors/cabinets Salary: $10.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 232-7256 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder

13802

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 231-0993

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 13808

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LUXURY VILLA – BUTLER We are looking for a butler with keen organizational and communication skills to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with internal staff to meet the needs of guests. The butler must be knowledgeable about services offered and serve as an attentive liaison between guest and staff. Please note this position requires the applicant to be on call 24/7.

BUTLER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide excellent customer service • Maintain cleanliness of villa • Greet guest upon arrival • Ensure consistent appearance • Anticipate and meet wide array of guest needs • Assist with planning and delivering complimentary services • Note guest special requests • Inspect villa before guest arrival and following departure • Assist with replenishing inventory, including cleaning supplies and dish ware BUTLER REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS • Certification in Safety Management or Food Safety • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a butler at a luxury resort • Must have a sunny disposition and must maintain a positive attitude • Ability to adapt to fast paced-paced environment • Must be a hospitality school graduate

Interested person are asked to forward their resumes to Glendina@thesource. tc. Salary for this position is $1500 - $1750 per month. Qualified Belongers are asked to forward a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 13795

JOB VACANCY An individual is required as part of a property management team to check and maintain luxury villas to the highest standards.

THIS PERSON MUST HAVE PREVIOUS MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS / ABILITIES: • A good knowledge and practical experience plumbing, electrical installations, security, audio visual, air conditioning, RO plants, sewage systems, irrigation and generators.

• Attention to detail is paramount with knowledge and skills in the finishing trades.

• Capable of reading drawings, manuals and ordering materials, parts and supplies.

• Proactive maintenance and trouble shooting skills for all systems and equipment found in a luxury villa.

• Manage and organize a small crew.

• Well presented with a sunny disposition.

• Good written and verbal communications skills.

This position requires a person who is well presented, has initiative, can work as part of a team and is extremely self-motivated with good communication skills. The person will be on call 24/7 for issues that arise in the various properties and will be expected to work weekends and holidays. Salary for this position is $2,000.00 per month. Interested persons are asked to send resumes to glendina@thesource.tc 13623

50 CLASSIFIEDS JOHNSON MOBILE MECHANIC FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

LAS BRISAS CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

MECHANIC

Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.

Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 343-2511

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

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WAITRESS Take orders and serve food

and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.

Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.

Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction.

Salary: $500 per week

CONTACT: 946-5306

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

13752

MAGASANI UPHOLSTERY ATELIER BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

UPHOLSTERER Examine furniture frames, upholstery, springs and webbing to repair furniture and frames. Salary: $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 244-4542

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

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PROGRAM AND EVENT COORDINATOR

MANDY GIBSON THOMPSON

H & S CONSTRUCTION

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

Long Bay, Providenciales is seeking a

LABOURER

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis

This position is held by a Work Permit Holder.

Responsibilities include: REQUIREMENTS: • Highly responsible & reliable; Ability to work well under pressure • Heavy lifting Salary for this position is $6.50 per hr.

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work Salary: $6.50 per hour

Interested persons should send their clean police record and copy of driver’s license along with their CV/ Resume no later than October 12th, 2018 to: Henley Lewis, Long Bay, Providenciales – Email : donwell.lewis@gmail.com –Tel : 244-1821

CONTACT: 243-3443

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders. 13751

13806

NEPTUNE VILLAS

MAX’S MINI MART

CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER – position help by a work permit holder • General cleaning of store including: sweeping, mopping, dusting • Rate 6.25 per hour LABOURER - position held by a work permit holder • Stocking shelves and freezer • Off load pallets when new shipment arrives • Rate 7.00 per hour

HOUSEKEEPER

PROVO ELECTRIC

Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.

Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards. Salary: $6.50 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES • Creating innovative estimates, programs and events for groups from 2 to 170 attendees showcasing the islands, while staying within allotted budget and meeting clients needs • Maintaining strong working relationships with local vendors and resorts • Negotiating contracts with hotels and service providers. Keeping up to date database of providers and services • Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with overseas clients, attending industry trade shows and meetings in the US when necessary • Developing and confidently delivering oral presentations to potential and current clients, both small and large groups • Managing of operational and fiscal activities including: agendas, budgets, pre and post-event evaluations, review and payment of event bills, maintenance of records of event aspects and financial details • Marketing through design of websites and social media promotion • Onsite supervision and coordination of corporate events at various locations,

Contact 946-4726, Resumes can be dropped off at 34C Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands and sent to the Labor Department, Providenciales as soon as possible.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 13753

SKILL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE • Minimum of 7 years experience in corporate event planning and program coordination essential • Proven knowledge of event logistics, accounting and budgeting • Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and decision making skills • Excellent multi-tasking and problem solving ability • Strong local knowledge and the ability to promote Turks and Caicos as a destination to foreign markets • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with program management staff, team members, vendors and guests • Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively, ability to accept constructive criticism from clients, adherence to company policies • Effective networking and identification of new sales opportunities and clients • A strong work ethic and flexibility to adapt to a variety of business and social situations.

• Full working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, QuickBooks.

Knowledge of Web design, blogging and marketing through social media essential.

Mac system knowledge also an advantage • Full understanding and ability to work within EVED platform, including E360 • Flexibility, with long working hours, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Required hours vary daily depending on season • Physical endurance as most events take place outdoors.

Salary $40K per annum.

Candidate must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Salary $7/hr. Duties will include cleaning/office maintenance. Position held by work permit holder.

Nila Destination Management Company is looking for a highly professional, self motivated person with proven program management and event coordination skills.

Qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders please forward resume, passport photo and references to: nila@niladestinations.com. Fax: 208-247-1688. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Position currently held by a permit holder.

LABOURER – position help by a work permit holder • Assist Electricians and plumbers on job sites • Clean up job sites • Rate 6.25 – 10 per hour

CONTACT: 946-5306

13799

TCI BARBER SHOP DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ

2 BARBERS

PROJETECH CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & SERVICES LTD. wishes to recruit a

DOMESTIC WORKER Contact Dave at 941-3508 or Email- info@projetech.tc

13804

Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments Salary: $8.50 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week, 9-5

CONTACT: 332-0771

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These position are First Time work permit holders

13801

PROVO AUTO SUPPLY

is currently looking to employ an

AUTO BODY PAINTER (MECHANIC) DUTIES INCLUDE

• Repair and replace of body panels/ parts • Sanding/ priming/ panting of body components • Maintenance of the shop tools and equipment.

• Application of ant-corrosion treatment

• Operation of vehicle frame adjustment equipment • Training/ supervision of apprentice body-man .

• This position is physical demanding, and applicant must be able to work long periods of time on his/her feet and can lift a minimum of 60lbs.

• Salary:$15.00hr

Please email all application to syrmondg@bayviewmotors.com Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Bayview Motors Ltd, P.O Box 619 Leeward Highway, Providenciales

13800

September 29 - October 5, 2018

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Euro 2024: Germany beats Turkey to host tournament Screens in stadiums told fans when a review of an incident was taking place during the World Cup.

Champions League: VAR to be introduced in 2019-20 season

VIDEO assistant referees will be used in the Champions League from the 2019-20 season, Uefa has announced.

VAR will also be used in the 2019 Super Cup and at Euro 2020, as well as in the Europa League from 2020-21 and the 2021 Nations League finals.

The system - used at the 2018 World Cup in Russia - allows referees to review footage of key decisions.

President Aleksander Ceferin said Uefa was “confident” it would have

time “to put in place a robust system”.

He added it would also provide sufficient time to train match officials to ensure an “efficient and successful implementation of VAR” in “the world’s flagship club competition”.

VAR was under intense scrutiny at the World Cup, where its use was allowed to clear up incidents around the awarding of goals, penalties, red cards and in cases of mistaken identity.

GERMANY has beaten Turkey to host Euro 2024 after a vote by Uefa’s executive committee on Thursday.

The two countries made final bid presentations before voting took place in Nyon, Switzerland.

The decision means Germany will stage the European Championship for the first time as a unified country, with West Germany having hosted the 1988 tournament.

Turkey is yet to host a major international football tournament.

It has seen previous attempts to host the Euros in 2008, 2012 and 2016 fail, as well as the 2020 Summer Olympics. Germany staged the 2006 World Cup. Before announcing the winner, Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin said Germany and Turkey had made “very strong bids”.

After announcing the winner, he added: “The

Former Germany and Bayern Munich defender Philip Lahm (left) was a bid ambassador for Germany.

procedure was transparent.

The voting was democratic.

Every democratic decision is the right decision so I can only say I am looking forward to seeing a fantastic Euro in

2024.”

The two countries were the only ones in the running for Euro 2024 and, in the build up, an evaluation report by Uefa stated Turkey’s bid had risks.

The report did added that Turkey’s lack of an action plan in the area of human rights and limited hotel capacity in many cities were matters “of concern”.

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Woods comeback: A tale of implausible redemption THERE was a period, very recently, where the only time you thought about Tiger Woods was to wonder when the official retirement announcement was going to arrive.

That was when you thought about him at all. Woods was a distant ghost, a beautiful memory banished - by a combination of injury and selfinflicted scandal - to the peripheries of a sport he had once dominated.

He was a man with a body so wrecked that he struggled to bend down to pick his ball up from the cup. He chunked drives, and the yips snagged his pitching wedge and his putter.

The greatest player of all time was fearful of even sitting in a golf cart to watch others play the President’s Cup, because the bumps gave him so much pain. And golf cart rides on manicured championship courses are not rollercoasters.

And then there he was on Sunday at East Lake in Atlanta, coming down the 18th fairway about to win the Tour Championship with thousands of the faithful stampeding in his wake, dressed in the victory red of old, coming home like some sporting saviour, back from the dead, indomitable once again.

Woods is not the messiah. He’s been a very naughty boy. As many illicit affairs as a lead guitarist, a man treated for sex addiction and attacked by his wife with one of his own golf clubs.

You’d describe his private life as a car crash, except then it actually became one. Two, in fact - the first into a fire hydrant, sparking the conflagration that would destroy his carefully constructed image; the second on to a lonely verge at a time when elite sportsmen are asleep or about to get up training. Toxicology tests showed the presence in his bloodstream of two painkillers, a sleeping pill, an anti-anxiety drug and the active ingredient in marijuana.

A gap of 1,876 days since his last win. Down at one stage to 1,199th in the world. Four operations on his back, the last a spinal fusion.

Struggling to get out of bed unaided, hoping only to recover enough to be able to play with his kids.

Woods was somewhere between holy relic and washed-up film star.

His aura had gone and his hair was following. To watch online clips of him chipping the ball 60 yards with a body frozen where once it had slashed and burned was to be reminded of how quickly sport moves on and how cruel its legacy can be.

Woods never wanted anyone to feel sorry for him. He was about shock and awe rather than pats on

Luka has become the first player in a decade, outside of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, to win the Player of the Year award.

Ramos: Modric deserved to beat ‘Aliens’ Messi & Ronaldo Woods’ final holes were played out in front of huge galleries.

the back and sympathy.

And yet you couldn’t help it. Here was a man trapped emotionally in a fading past and brought low by the same physical endeavours that had taken him to the top.

You laughed at him when South Park made his cartoon image the central character in an episode called Sexual Healing. Then you saw the real Tiger Woods making the job of being Tiger Woods look like the worst thing in the world, and you wondered how he was ever going to escape: chasing something that had seemingly gone forever, caught in the contradictions of a life where you spend $20m on a yacht that can be recognised from miles away and name it ‘Privacy’.

To watch him across the past eight months has been to see a man come back to life. To see him hold off 18 of the best 20 golfers in the world at East Lake was something closer to witnessing a rebirth.

It shouldn’t be possible.

From tee to green there has been both accuracy and the same power as in his previous life; on the PGA Tour all season he ranks seventh in shots gained tee to green and first on shots gained approach-the-green. Where his putting has let him down this season (the Tiger of old would never have shot the double bogey on the 11th that wrecked his final round at The Open) he held it together across all four rounds this week.

To the current generation of star players - Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Brooks Koepka - he has been a hero of childhood rather than a live rival, a trailblazer who has made them all an awful lot of money by thrilling so many others a decade and more ago.

Yet you watched Woods marching into the locker room before Sunday’s final round in tight sleeveless vest and baseball cap and you saw what appeared not only to be an athlete in peak rippling condition but with an alpha swagger to match the pecs and carved biceps.

There are caveats. While this is Woods’ biggest win since 2008, the Tour Championship is not a major.

His return is not as unlikely as Jack Nicklaus’ when he won the 1986 Masters aged 46, 24 years after his first major and six years since his last, let alone that of Ben Hogan, who won six of his nine majors after the car crash in 1949 that doctors feared might mean he never walked again.

Outside golf’s preppy boundaries there is the 1993 comeback of Canadian ice hockey icon Mario Lemieux, diagnosed mid-season with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins the day his radiation treatment ended, finishing that season by winning another NHL scoring title.

And there is Muhammad Ali, who sacrificed his best years for a far nobler cause than lonely waitresses and came back to win his world title in a way that is rightly lauded to this day.

That’s fine. In the past few months Woods has now finished second at the US PGA and shared the lead at The Open in the final round. Perhaps the most remarkable statistic of all is that in 2018 he has taken part in 18 tournaments. This is no one-off.

It is wonderful for the Ryder Cup, starting this week in Paris, and it is terrific for a sport that has struggled to find a defining narrative over the past five years. There have been 118 different winners on the PGA Tour since Woods’ last victory in 2013. With respect to Cody Gribble, Mackenzie Hughes and Chesson Hadley, the bigger the winner, the more magnetic the draw.

None of it solves the problem of what golf does when Woods finally retires, or more pertinently what Woods does when he steps away. So far he has dealt with the nightmare of a life not playing elite golf by returning to play elite golf. If it is a healthier medication than some he was taking it still comes with longterm side-effects.

AFTER Luka Modric became the first player other than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to win FIFA’s Player of the Year award since 2008, Sergio Ramos insisted the Croatian deserved the accolade ahead of the “two aliens”.

The two superstars have been crowned FIFA’s Best Men’s Player five times each over the past decade, but were both beaten to the award by Modric on Monday.

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is delighted a player who is not a striker won the accolade this year, following Ronaldo and Messi’s

10-year reign.

“We knew we were surrounded by two aliens that were just sharing these awards,” he said, according to Give Me Sport.

“But I think it is also very positive to recognise the work, the career and the season of players that are not just strikers.

“I am really happy for Luka Modric.”

Modric won four trophies with Real last season, and also helped Croatia reach the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. (Soccerladuma. co.za)

Leganes had picked up one point from five league games before facing Barca.

Leganes surprise Barcelona in La Liga BARCELONA lost for the first time this season after bottom-of-the-table Leganes came from behind to pull off a sensational victory.

Philippe Coutinho had put Barca in front with a 20-yard volley but Nabil el Zhar and Oscar Rodriguez scored twice in just 68 seconds.

Barca boss Ernesto Valverde lost for just the second time in La Liga since taking charge in the summer of 2017.

Leganes had just one point from five games going into the match.

But they stunned their illustrious

opponents after the break, with Gerard Pique at fault for their second goal.

The defender inadvertently passed to Oscar, who is on loan from Real Madrid and slotted home the winner from 12 yards.

Barca had looked comfortable at 1-0, with Lionel Messi hitting the woodwork but they were shellshocked by the two quick-fire goals.

The visitors never really looked like equalising, except for one brief spell when Ivan Cuellar’s double save denied Philippe Coutinho’s curler and Ivan Rakitic’s follow-up.

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Robinson open to running 100-miler again WHEN Lynn Robinson crossed the finish line after her first 100-mile event—she thought never again, but since then the 50-year-old has warmed up to the idea of repeating the feat.

The ‘Forever on the Roam’ through the Sherwood Forest race in England two weekends ago was no easy task, but the TCI long distance athlete was up for the challenge.

“It was tough mentally and physically and I was very happy to get to the finish line in one piece with

just a few blisters….It’s also funny how quickly we forget. At the time of finishing I was thinking never again, yet now I’m thinking I could do that again.”

“It was a relatively flat course starting at the village of South Wheatly. The first few miles were down small roads, tracks and over fields until we reached the first aid station. Then we dropped down onto the Chesterfield Canal and ran about 12 miles along the Canal and past the town of Retford. The course then

Lynn Robinson running her longest single event race.

headed to Clumber Park where we then did two thirty mile loops around Clumber Park and Sherwood Forest before retracing our steps back along the canal and on to South Wheatley.”

Robinson said that she ran the first 25 miles, before she started to take short five-minute walk breaks after

every 25 minutes of running.

“Once darkness fell I ran when the ground was even and walked fast when it was not as the last thing I wanted to do was to stumble and fall.”

Robinson finished 19th out of 113 runners. She was aiming

to complete the race in under 30 hours, and she did so with time to spare, given that she finished in 23 hours and 28 seconds, which made her the sixth fastest female at the event.

Only 81 persons finished the race, since 32 persons dropped out.

CHURCH CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUE:

Ronaldo was reduced to tears after being shown his first Champions League red card.

Juventus forward Ronaldo available for Manchester United clash JUVENTUS forward Cristiano Ronaldo will be available to play former club Manchester United next month after Uefa ruled he must serve only a one-match ban for his Champions League red card.

The Portugal captain, 33, was sent off during Juve’s 2-0 win over Valencia last week after appearing to pull defender Jeison Murillo’s hair.

It was the first Champions League red card of Ronaldo’s career.

Juventus play United in Group H at Old Trafford on 23 October.

A three-match suspension would

have seen Ronaldo also miss the return fixture in Turin on 7 November.

He will definitely miss Juve’s next Champions League game against Swiss club Young Boys on 2 October.

Five-time Champions League winner Ronaldo - who joined Juve from Real Madrid for £99.2m in the summer tried to latch onto a cross when he was blocked off by a tumbling Murillo.

He gesticulated to Murillo to get up and appeared to pull the defender’s hair before turning away in frustration.

A prayer session before the Roman Catholic vs. Jericho clash. (Photo TCI Softball Federation)

Roman Catholic and Gulf Warriors win playoff opener ROMAN Catholic and Gulf Warriors, the number one and number two seeded teams in the playoff, continued their dominance with wins over Jericho

Baptist Church and the Church of God of Prophecy (COGOP) in game one of their best-in-three clash.

In the first round of post season

games, on Monday evening, Gulf Warriors got past COGOP 12-4, while in the feature event, Roman Catholic made light work of Jericho 11-0.

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Forbes: TCI needs to start seeing sports as an investment and not an expense JARRETT Forbes will do what it takes to see sports develop under his watch in the TCI. He is certain that this nation has the pieces to excel. At a recent meeting, the director of sports and key stakeholders discussed the way forward, including the creation of a national sports policy, refurbishing and developing sports facilities and creating a large pool of coaches and officials in the TCI. They also looked at a number of other areas, including youth development programmes.

“Our goal as a sector is to promote sports as more that a pastime but an avenue to social and economic growth. We would like key stakeholders in the TCI to realise that Sports is not an expense but rather an investment.”

Forbes told the Weekly News that proper systems could do more than just unearth high quality athletes and create strong sports teams. “There are also outcomes such as individual development (leadership, discipline, resilience, competitiveness, self-esteem, tolerance etc.); mental wellbeing; social and community development; economic development and physical wellbeing. Currently many young people lack the motivation to commit to sports. Sports for fun and to occupy time is a small fraction of the gains to be had.”

A BETTER PERSON According to Forbes, for sports to work, there must be proper sports system in place. Our goal as a department and as a sport sector is to promote sports as an opportunity; as a SMART goal. Once our society sees the true value in sport and commitment begins at a young age, we will be able to maximise all that sports has to offer. Anyone who moves through our sports system from grassroots to professional will be a better person, a better resident and be able to make significant contributions to our society.”

A DOLLAR WELL SPENT The Director of Sports feels than TCI needs sports more than ever due to the many social ailments that are plaguing our society. “We are currently in a social climate where we see a rise in violent crimes and an increase in juvenile delinquency and we also see the high cost of health care partially due to lifestyle (diet and lack of active living).

An investment in sport is a dollar well spent; a dollar that will yield great returns; a healthier, safer and more prosperous Turks and Caicos Islands.”

At the meeting, a number of sports bodies were represented including: the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association;

TCIG Department of Sports had a fruitful meeting with a number of national sporting bodies to discuss the way forward.

the Turks and Caicos Amateur Athletic Association; the Turks and Caicos Basketball Federation; the Turks and Caicos Volleyball Federation; the Turks and Caicos

Sailing Federation; the Turks and Caicos Softball and Baseball Federation; the Turks and Caicos Tennis Federation; the Turks and Caicos Rugby Football Union;

the Turks and Caicos Swimming Federation; the Turks and Caicos Cycling Association; and the Turks and Caicos Commonwealth Games Association.

Ethan Gardiner. Elizario Clarke finished third.

This was Gardiner’s first defeat of the year. Nine cyclists competed in

the race.

In Category Two, over 48 miles, Terrence Astwood won ahead of Caro Missick.

GLORY OF THE GREEN NORTH AND MIDDLE CAICOS CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP:

Bishop wins exciting Category One – Walters upsets Gardiner in children’s category TYRONE Bishop claimed victory in the main event of the Glory of the Green North and Middle Caicos Cycling Championships which was held earlier this month from Miss B’s Restaurant Parking Lot. Bishop claimed the 54-mile race ahead of Sean Rodgers and president of the TCI Cycling Federation Shanwell Gardiner.

Rodgers actually led at the 25-

mile mark, but the others caught up. Towards the end, there was a sprint finish, between Bishop, Friedise Registre, Rodgers, Dan Redmond and Gardiner. Registre and Gardiner took the lead, but ended up suffering cramps with 100 metres to go, which opened the door for Bishop.

Redmond finished fourth and Registre fifth.

Although that race was

The various winners of the day.

competition, the shock of the day was in the children’s category over eight miles. In that race, Sean Walters edged out the dominant

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