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Beaches Resort and Spa to open in October BY DELANA ISLES THE TCI’s largest family allinclusive Beaches Resort and Spa will be reopening its doors on October 14 - contributing an estimated 60 percent to the airlift into the Turks and Caicos Islands. The late reopening has had some worried about the potential impact to the economy now that the Providenciales International Airport has reopened. But the resort company said this is the best possible time it has estimated that it is able to welcome back visitors. James McAnally, general manager of administration at Beaches Resort and Spa, spoke about the reopening on July 24 during a meeting with the press and resort executives. He said the announcement is an important signal to airlines which can now start planning to resume scheduled airlift to the TCI. “We know only too well the tremendous fallout the closure of Beaches would have had in terms of employment, airlift, revenue and the overall economy in the TCI. “And we wish to assure our valued guests, team members and all stakeholders that we are sparing no effort to have the resort ready to receive guests well ahead of the popular Christmas season.”
McAnally stated this is no small undertaking for the resort company, due to the many variables of cost, size, and the sheer magnitude of the resort. Acknowledging concerns expressed regarding the resort’s importance to the tourism industry and the impact of the delayed opening, the general manager offered some clarity. “The announced reopening date was arrived at using the best available information we had to direct our planning,” he said. “Therefore even as we join with our various partners throughout the Caribbean in taking bold steps to get the tourism sector up and running, there are some realities that cannot be ignored. “The fact remains that operators will not fly to a destination without very good load factors. “A key priority therefore is to ensure we get enough guest bookings so that the carriers will be convinced to recommence their schedules. “That will take time and an extensive and expensive marketing and promotional effort.” Meanwhile, as the conversation continues on finding solutions to the new normal, Beaches said it is committed to working with stakeholders in an effort to try to restart the TCI’s tourism sector.
The resort's late reopening has had some worried about the potential impact to the economy now that the Providenciales International Airport has reopened
On Monday (July 27), in response to questions from journalists, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson said the Government had not yet had any conversation with Beaches on the current plight. The resort company said it is always available to discuss this unprecedented situation that the Caribbean and the entire world is now faced with, nevertheless, it said it is forging ahead with their reopening plans. “Let us be clear, there is no magic wand that is going to make this better overnight,” the company said. “This will require many millions of dollars in marketing, extensive coordination with vast numbers of travel agents, tour operators and airline partners throughout
the United States, Canada, Latin America, the UK and Europe, along with robust training of team members on the ground, all of which can only be achieved through experience, hard work and an excellent reputation.” The company said it is committed to marketing and promoting the TCI, and has been doing so “for the most part on our own”. “In fact a number of hoteliers including the TCI Tourist Board have commented that the level of advertising we do is very important to the Turks and Caicos, especially since they have extremely low budgets. “As we have said before, the people of the TCI can count on us continuing to be a strong and solid partner.
“We have identified what we feel is the most realistic date for reopening, we are open to dialogue with all stakeholders in the interim, and we are putting every effort into bringing back the airlift that is the very lifeline of the tourism sector.” The resort is further reassuring future guests that their operations, upon their reopening, will be of the highest standard under their Beaches Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness, explicitly designed to ensure the strictest health and safety measures. “Guests can rest assured therefore that when our doors open on October 14 you will be in the safest of hands and will be taken care of by a team that is unmatched in its level of training and development.”
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TWO travellers who arrived in Providenciales International Airport on the day the borders opened were flagged for additional review after arriving with inadequate health documents. They were both interviewed and swabbed before leaving the airport, and the National Public Health Laboratory later revealed that one of them tested positive for Covid-19. An investigation is ongoing into how this breach occurred to prevent further occurrences, according to a July 24 press release from the Ministry of Health. The Public Health Team has commenced contact tracing. Anyone on flight AA1279 on July 22 is advised to self-
monitor for symptoms or signs of Covid-19 for the next 14 days. They should contact the health hotlines on (649) 232 9444 or (649) 333 0911 for further advice and guidance. Minister of Health Hon. Edwin Astwood, said he is pleased that the system in place works in identifying breaches in the testing requirements. He is also proud of the success of his staff within the Ministry of Health in having the ability to ensure that the individuals were swabbed and tested within a short period of time. The general and travelling public are reminded that the TCI Public and Environmental Health (Control Measures) (Covid-19) (Arriving Passengers
Health Clearance) Regulations 2020 came into force on July 22. They stipulate the requirements for travellers wishing to enter the TCI. These regulations are designed to safeguard both residents and travellers by mitigating the risk of the importation of Covid-19 into the TCI. This is through a number of measures inclusive of the requirement for a negative prearrival PCR Covid-19 tests taken no more than five days prior to departure to TCI. More information is available on the TCI Tourist Board website at https://travelauthorisation. turksandcaicostourism.com/ public/.
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Hotel and restaurant tax revenue plummets amid pandemic Total Government revenue down by nearly a half
BY OLIVIA ROSE HOTEL and restaurant tax revenue generated only $0.7 million during the first quarter of 2020 compared to $23.6 million during the same period last year. The dramatic decline in duty – which usually accounts for a quarter of the Government’s total revenue – contributed in part to a huge drop in overall income for TCIG. And the “fallout” is expected to continue at least until the late autumn and winter tourism season, according to Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson. The figures were revealed on Monday (July 27) by the premier who provided a breakdown of the Government’s revenue and expenditure. During a press conference at her office in Providenciales, she said that earlier this year the Government had waived hotel and restaurant taxes to cushion the economic fallout. “It must also be noted that as part of its Covid-19 response, TCIG waived the payment of tax which is due and payable from April 21 until July 21.” Back in April, KPMG released a report entitled, ‘Economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on employers and employees in TCI’s tourism sector’. It predicted that hotels and restaurants would have to release 30 percent of their employees temporarily because of the impact of the coronavirus on their businesses. The report also projected that some 14 percent of employees within the hospitality sector would be permanently unemployed. Nearly 44 percent of the tourism and hospitality workforce was temporarily unemployed as a consequence of the pandemic. AGGREGATE REVENUE The premier said the Government’s overall revenue collection amounted to $43.5 million for the first quarter. Of this figure $11.6 million or 27 percent was raked in from excess revenue returns from statutory bodies as net surplus. The collective revenue was $4 million or eight percent behind a projected revenue of $47.5 million. Cartwright Robinson said: “Revenue was down $38.2 million
Grace Bay is home to some of the TCI’s most popular restaurants and hotels
(47 percent) when compared to the results of the same period last year. “The significant fallout in revenue is expected to continue at least until the late fall/winter tourism season. “Although the borders have been reopened since July 22 and business activities are fully restored, it should be noted that historical data shows this is usually the time of year when revenue begins trending downwards as it is the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season.” She revealed that stamp duty on land transactions totalled $10.6 million for the quarter which was $6.6 million greater than projections and up $2.8 million from the prior year’s outturn. Import duties and customs processing fees, which make up about one-third of the Government’s revenue, also plunged due to business closures and stalled economic activity. The premier added that receipts totalled just $11 million at the end of the first quarter which was $5.4 million below the projected outturn and down $16.9 million or 61 percent. “As part of its measures to combat the economic fallout as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, TCIG enacted a customs duty exemption order and a waiver of customs processing fees for specified items. “Total revenue foregone as a result of these measures was $2.6 million.”
AGGREGATE EXPENDITURE At the end of the first quarter, the Government’s expenditure totalled $62.7 million. This was $37.2 million (37 percent) below the projected amount, while up $5 million (nine percent) from the previous year’s outturn. The significant difference to the budget was ascribed to money distributed in stimulus grants paid to both individuals and businesses in the micro small medium enterprise sector. She said: “The underspend in comparison to the budget was mainly seen in other operating expenses where the $25 million budget for stimulus payments to individuals and businesses within the MSME sector was captured. “To date $7.6 million has been paid out in grants against a budget of $25.5 million. This includes social assistance programmes. “The variance in personnel cost of $3.5 million against the estimates is mainly due to the number of vacancies that exist.” At the end of the first quarter the Government’s total cash and cash equivalents in relation to all funds stood at $191.6 million. This cash balance was reduced by $20.3 million, as health and Covid-19 related costs are now projecting in the range of about $20 million. CASH BALANCES AND CASH FLOW Optimistically, the TCI’s leader
said cash flow is projected to remain positive as loosened lockdown restrictions are expected to restart economic activity in the most hard-hit sectors. However the recovery will still be a lengthy process, she said. “The revised revenue outlook projects a worst-case scenario of annual revenue reaching $145 million and a best case of $203 million.” In keeping with the Government’s effort to reduce its overall expenditure, a minister’s withdrawal warrant has been issued to immediately curtail nonessential spending. “A supplementary appropriation bill aimed at re-prioritising the
approved estimates and to further reduce expenditure will also be tabled in the House of Assembly late in the second quarter. “The Ministry of Finance team has begun to make credit arrangements with financial institutions to bridge any cash shortfalls as they arise. “TCIG will also continue to focus on prudent expenditure management as well as strengthening and broadening the revenue enhancement efforts especially during these uncertain times.” The Government has also repaid $800,000 in debt which reduced loans and bonds from a total of $3 million at April 1 to $2.2 million.
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NO MASS TESTING World renowned FTI will be supporting Invest TCI in producing an actionable strategy to brand the Islands globally as a competent and capable offshore financial centre
TCI to be marketed as offshore financial centre TCI’s investment promotions agency has joined forces with a leading consulting firm to create a marketing and communications plan to boost the territory’s financial services sector. World renowned FTI will be supporting Invest TCI in producing an actionable strategy to brand the Islands globally as a competent and capable offshore financial centre. The two companies plan to create a vibrant sector that will complement the well-established tourism industry. On July 1, a spokesperson for Invest TCI said the hiring of FTI is a “significant stride” towards diversifying the territory’s economy. “The expertise of FTI offers optimism and surety that the TCI will emerge as a reputable jurisdiction for financial services in the future.” The marketing and communication plan will provide Invest TCI and TCIG with an executable strategy. “The implementation of which will begin to position TI as a viable and most attractive option for already establish firms to operate and relocate,” they continued. The marketing firm plans to create branding and a consistent message to use going forward as it shapes the TCI’s perception as a serious financial centre to the rest of the world. “Already well established as a place that attracts high net worth individuals to vacation, developing the sector allows TCI the duality of offering financial services such as family offices, trusts and investment banking to these wealthy individuals,” the spokesperson said. “More importantly, by attracting financial institutions to operate in TCI, there will be an opportunity for the next generation to pursue
new career paths, learn about a new industry, increase government revenue through growth of the sector, and offer multiple options in terms of lending institutions.” Developing the financial services sector will be a challenging undertaking for the country, with the TCI finding its niche and place amongst established players in the regions. However, Invest TCI is confident that its engagement with FTI will bolster the Islands’ ability to become a formidable player in this market. FTI has worked with several governments; most notably, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, the Singapore Economic Development Board and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office. Selected through an open tender, three consultancy firms from around the world submitted proposals with FTI ultimately scoring the highest out of the three firms. The evaluating criteria included demonstrating knowledge and experience in presenting identifiable outcomes and objectives and delivering solutions tailored to the TCI’s financial services sector. Since the recommendation of the 2018 KPMG report analysing the financial services sector, the Financial Services Working Group chaired by David Stewart and Invest TCI has led the drive forward to grow the sector. Invest TCI’s second annual Economic Conference held in November 2019 centred around diversifying the economy through financial services. Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Minister of Finance, Investment and Trade, and her Cabinet reinforced their commitments to grow the sector.
The Government has put a hold on testing nonsymptomatic residents for Covid-19 - even if they are in quarantine after being in contact with an infected person. It has long been known that people can have Covid-19 and not show symptoms, posing a significant threat to public health. What are your thoughts?
A dangerous game
The Government is involved in playing a very dangerous game of placing wealth and special interests (read: hoteliers and Grace Bay Boys) over health. By not testing the true numbers will not be known but the disease will still spread because of the lack of necessary medical information to keep it under control. It is as simple as that. Also, the borders are being opened too soon and there is not going to be any different result than as in Miami, New York or the Bahamas.
The only salvation
This is quite appalling. All contacts must be tested even if they display no symptoms. It is well-known that infectious persons can be nonsymptomatic. What are we trying to do, save money or lives? And what about persons that need a test to go back to their point of origin? After all, a test is needed to visit here. This has to be a two-way street. Aggressive testing, tracking and tracing is the only salvation for any economy. If we don’t have the resources, get them now or we will be sunk.
The horse has bolted
It seems like cuckoo minded logic. It is a well-established fact that the virus is acquired and passed on without symptoms showing, so there could be thousands out there with it. That is why sensible countries, doctors and scientists stress the importance of complete testing.
And yet here we are opening our borders to augment the disaster and foregoing comprehensive testing. Rather like closing the stable door after the horse has bolted. The herd immunity theory is stupid truly primeval thinking. It only takes a few irresponsible people to spread the virus here and unfortunately we have more than our fair share of them, even though most sensible people take it seriously. This infliction is deadly and kills without discrimination. Money is the other factor. The world is a vastly more selfish place nowadays, where money matters more than lives. Look at how the airlines have coerced Caribbean nations into restarting their services. What is interesting about the pandemic is how different countries have reacted to it. It shows the different qualities of leadership and responsibility. Accolades go to the likes of Germany, New Zealand and others in the Far East. Even France and Italy, having experienced the shock of the virus, sensibly locked down. But it is thumbs down to the USA, Brazil and the UK who lost critical time with their prevarication; like a deer caught in the headlights of a car. Clearly the Government is doing its best with limited resources and who would want to deal with this dilemma, but let’s not make the mistakes others have made!
London flight cases are spiking and the overall number is up to 104 and the Government chart shows an increase in current cases to 64. Those numbers are unsafe for a small place like the TCI, where nowhere is far from anywhere. You just cannot hide from anything. Reliable reports from local media indicate that “data from the WHO to date suggests that 80 percent of infections are mild or asymptomatic”. Contact in these Islands is inevitable between persons. Social distancing, masks and disinfectants can do only so much. Contracting Covid-19 is devastating and a death knell. It may be a fiscal measure to adopt such a policy on after the fact testing. The Government will be well advised to review this policy on an immediate and ongoing basis. Untether itself from budgetary constraints and do a supplementary allocation of funds towards mass testing. At the moment, there is no mass tourism so it is safe to co-opt the private sector, all medical facilities into a unified and cooperative effort of mass and routine testing. Recruit all of the private clinics. Bring in more people and medical resources. It is better that we ‘waste’ the money at this time, reduce and treat the cases, save our own lives. Saving a life will not be a waste of money.
Simple as that
Mass testing saves lives.
Save our lives
People are walking around with Covid-19 and we just do not know about it unless of course, we catch it. We do know that after the
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Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson said the hurricane season is “a unique and challenging period”
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‘We cannot let our guard down’ Premier urges residents to begin early storm preparations
BY OLIVIA ROSE AS TROPICAL cyclones continue to develop and the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season draws closer to its peak, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson has urged residents to be prepared. Although it is only late July, the Atlantic Ocean basin has already churned out eight storms with a ninth system developing this week, a feat usually reserved for the end of September. Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson spoke about the impending storms as she addressed the nation on Monday (July 27) during a joint press conference with Governor Nigel Dakin. She reminded residents that even as the territory grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic, efforts must be geared towards readying the nation for a “very active” hurricane season. The premier explained that the ongoing threat of the Covid-19 pandemic further compounds the burgeoning hurricane season making this “a unique and challenging period”. “We cannot let our guard down as related to disaster preparedness given the reality that we are already in the midst of what is predicted to be a very active hurricane season,” she said. “Though we have been focused on fighting the pandemic, team DDME has continued to heighten awareness of hurricane preparedness. “We are into two months of the hurricane season, in fact, we are approaching what could be the most dangerous period.” She stressed that it is only three weeks away from the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season which is
mid-August to mid-October. This roughly eight-week period is often the most active and dangerous time for tropical cyclone activity. “In the last week, we saw several systems developing with hurricane Hanna making landfall in Texas and tropical storm Gonzalo threatening the southern Caribbean islands.” She spoke of “an area of disturbed weather out in the Atlantic that forecasters say could become the next storm by the middle of this week”. This later developed into tropical storm Isaias which passed over the TCI on Thursday evening. Cartwright Robinson underscored that historically the territory has been most impacted during the peak of the hurricane season. She called on residents to begin making the necessary arrangements to protect life, limb and properties in the event of a major storm. “It is therefore important that we step up our preparation activities and ensure that if the TCI is threatened, we are in a position to respond to protect our homes, families and businesses. “There are steps that we can take to ensure that as an individual, community, business or country, we are prepared. “Steps such as repairing our homes, checking our shutters, capitalising on end of month sales at hardware and food stores, or purchasing hurricane supplies overseas that will attract zero percent customs import duties, developing business continuity and or family emergency plans etc.” The premier told residents who may not be able to afford repairs to their homes to ensure that they have a sound evacuation plan.
“If you will be seeking shelter with family or friends, inform them early. “If you will be seeking shelter at an official shelter, familiarise yourself with the official list of hurricane shelters and liaise with DDME to obtain the new shelter guidelines amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.” Residents were also urged to monitor DDME’s official website and social media platforms for the latest on storm development and specifically those that pose a threat to the TCI. “I urge you to only share hurricane related information that is verified and sent directly from the DDME. “Remember, DDME is the official source for storm related information and TCIG will be guided by them as to when we should activate in response to a storm threat. “As per the DDME slogan for this year’s hurricane season, ‘Be proactive and not reactive’.” ONE SAFE SPACE In his speech Governor Nigel Dakin said the territory is “far better prepared” for storms than it was last year. Dakin credited the territory’s readiness to the extensive work carried out by the UK military planners and local officials. He said: “Resident military planners have helped us work through lessons learned from Irma and Maria. “Our command and control arrangements are better prepared and far better practiced.” He also explained that work on storm shelters was advanced after the Covid-19 pandemic struck. Dakin acknowledged that many
residents simply do not have the financial means to make their homes storm ready owing to a lack of income for months due to the pandemic. “I make the assumption that many of you will have not been able to prepare your houses as well as you would have wished this year - money I know has been tight, very tight. “I ask that if you have preparations to make, now focus on securing that one safe space in your home that will save life and prevent injury.” He revealed that supplementary UK military assistance will be extended to the TCI as the peak of the season draws nearer, an advantage the TCI has over other overseas territories. “The Royal Marines have agreed to forward deploy a team to TCI - arriving soon - who will stay with us throughout the season
- something no other OT has. “So if we are struck we will have excellent relationships in place and the marines will have local knowledge to help support the UK effort that will then arrive. “Some members of the original team, that left us on Friday, have felt so committed they have volunteered to stay on to aid continuity. “The helicopter crew who will come to our aid has been working with us every day for the last month and the premier and myself have invested seriously in our relationships with the two Royal Navy vessels that will sail to our aid.” Governor Dakin also expressed optimism that the Turks and Caicos Islands will be in a better state of preparedness next year and years to come as the territory’s own military regiment is currently being recruited and trained in disaster management.
Man injured in drive-by shooting A TWENTY-four-year-old man was shot during a driveby shooting in Kew Town, Providenciales, on Saturday morning (July 25). At about 1.10am, 911 received a report of gunshots in the area and that someone was injured. According to information from the Police Control Room, the complainant was standing
outside of a bar when a car drove near, fired gunshots and drove off. The man was transported to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre in a private vehicle, where he was treated for his injuries. He is in a stable condition. Anyone with information can call 911 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1-800-8477.
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A new beginning for TCI schools Worried teachers and parents share insights with Weekly News reporter Delana Isles about the new school year and the possibility of schools reopening during a global pandemic. PLANS are being finalised by the Government for the reopening of schools this September, but teachers and parents are apprehensive about what form the reopening will take. This week, the Weekly News reached out to gauge reactions to a possible reopening of schools, online learning, and how social distancing could work in crowded school environments. In addition, the Government has responded to queries submitted to them by this publication regarding what they have planned for September. GOVERNMENT’S PLANS The new school year 2020-2021 will begin on Monday, August 31, and the Ministry of Education has said it is working to ensure the safest possible reopening. The nature of schooling will be very different in this coming year, it said, requiring a different mind-set from parents, students and teachers, but plans are in the works to ensure effective learning. In June, the ministry said it met with public school principals and representatives in the Public Works Department to agree to the scope of infrastructure and upgrading works to be completed during the summer break so as to have schools ready for the new school year. “As a result of these discussions,
schools will have additional handwashing stations, sanitising stations, soap dispensers in restrooms and a thorough overhaul of air conditioning units as some of the measures to mitigate the spread of the virus.” The ministry said it is seeking to procure 10,000 face masks and face shields to be distributed to each school at the start of the new school year (public, private and the TCI Community College). This is intended as a one-time donation to be distributed to teachers and students. “If it becomes feasible to resume face-to-face classes, all students and teachers would be required to wear a face mask and shield at all times.” In light of this uncertain future of schooling, the ministry is advising parents and families to adequately prepare and procure the necessary tablets and MiFi devices which will permit their children to participate in online learning. “Subject to health concerns, it may be necessary to continue with online learning or a combination of face-to-face and online approaches (blended learning). As such, it is important that each child have his or her own device.” The ministry said they recently procured 500 tablets to be issued to students, and are now exploring avenues for the donation of tablets or
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funding to procure additional tablets. It is also looking at options to improve the internet bandwidth within public schools so as to permit greater access by teaching staff and to facilitate online learning whenever necessary. To further assist teachers, the Department of Education, working in collaboration with Digicel conducted a series of online training workshops with all the public school teachers on the use of online platforms for teaching. All public primary schools received training on the use of ‘Teams’ and other related online tools to facilitate online learning. The ministry said it is currently reviewing several proposals on capacity building for teachers and school leaders, both public and private. A framework is also being drafted by a working group for the reopening of schools. The working group launched its work by requesting a self-audit of all schools to collect pertinent data. This is being used to inform policy decisions about the maximum number of children to be accommodated in each classroom, cleaning protocols, scheduling and security among others. “The draft protocols for the reopening of schools are being organised under broad headings to do with the reception of students, class sizes and timetabling, virtual classes, psychosocial support
and closing the learning gap; the physical infrastructure, cleaning and sanitising, and personal responsibility.” The ministry added that in addition to these steps protocols are being developed to address entry requirements for students and visitors, guidelines for assembly, devotions, canteen, guidelines for transportation/how students will be transported to school, guidelines for conducting physical education classes and procedures to follow in the even students or staff test positive for Covid-19. CONCERNS OF TEACHERS AND PARENTS Below are several concerns and recommendations outlined to the Weekly News by teachers and parents: TEACHER: “I don’t even know. If they reopen school with Covid-19, it would be difficult to keep the students safe especially with the numbers being so at certain schools. “Then again the online classes have hindered the learning process for a lot of children especially kindergarten students who need the hands-on approach for learning.” TEACHER: “In my opinion, I feel that it is important for us all to get back to some kind of normality especially where schooling is concerned. “Online learning was a good tool, however, I feel that it is difficult to focus on the individual child.
“In my experience, children learn better when they are given specialist attention particularly when they need more input. It was difficult to support every child as and when they needed it. “I have every faith in the Government to implement appropriate protocols for teaching and students alike. “I believe that home schooling is a difficult one for parents. There are some parents who have to work so therefore cannot give their undivided attention to their child. “I know that some parents are anxious about their children mixing in the world as we know it. “However, I feel that the sooner things get back to ‘normal’ - by this I mean children going back to school, parents will adjust.” TEACHER: “I think home schooling is the way forward for the new school year at least from September to December. “Parents, children and teachers are fearful at this time to return to the classroom since the spiralling of Covid-19 in the last three weeks. The continuation of online is the best option at this time.” TEACHER: “The situation needs to be thoroughly reviewed. Our Government needs to really investigate how other countries are dealing with it and tailor a programme suited for the Turks and Caicos school situation. “Operative word ‘tailor’. You CONTINUED
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Governor and premier board Royal Navy ship GOVERNOR Nigel Dakin and Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson have made a call on Royal Navy ship HMS Medway which is docked at the Grand Turk Cruise Centre port. They were flown to Grand Turk on July 23 on 203 Flight Wildcat helicopter, which is stationed in the TCI to help with immigration, police and emergency issues. The ship’s senior officer Lieutenant Commander Andy Rowlands met with the visitors Following his visit Governor Dakin said: “Having the right relationships in place between TCI and those that can come and support, before that support is needed, is time well spent.” He explained that the TCI has provided a “much welcome” staging post to allow Medway and Argus crew to rotate. “…and also, in this case, an opportunity for the Covid-19 free crew to stretch their legs, or enjoy snorkelling or swimming off our amazing beaches. “Many of the crew have not stepped foot on land for months. Post lockdown we are probably a little more empathetic to what months on board a ship, feels like.” HMS Medway has a crew of about
55 but this can be reinforced to more than 100, with troops to support post hurricane as required. The ship is part of a wider naval task force of which RFA Argus, with its compliment of four helicopters, one of which has been left in the TCI, forms a part. Its primary aim in the TCI is to conduct a logistics stop to ensure it remains ready in all respects to humanitarian and disaster relief operations throughout the core hurricane season. The crew rotates in and out, while the ship stays in TCI waters, providing protection and supporting the UK’s ability to respond to serious maritime crime and post hurricane support. HMS Medway is permanently on stationed in the Caribbean for several years. The Wildcat Mark 2 helicopter is stationed in the territory by Flight Observer Lieutenant Smith. It will be flown in support of the Royal TCI Police Force as they continue maritime security patrols. With the advanced surveillance equipment on board, the helicopter can also help to locate and track any illegal drugtrafficking activity, a Royal Navy press release said on July 2.
Governor Nigel Dakin and Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson with crew
Royal Navy ship HMS Medway is docked at Grand Turk Cruise Centre port
A new beginning for TCI schools cannot force a peg into a square hole. “Our Government has been continuously doing that. Forcing other countries’ ideologues on us.” TEACHER: “If the school has the means to keep the children and staff safe and even keep social distancing, schools should reopen. “There is evidence that says children are less vulnerable to the effects of the virus compared to adults.” TEACHER: “Although many see it is too big a risk to re-open schools, I think it’s necessary for student wellbeing as well as the wellbeing of the wider family. “Home schooling can cause undue stress to caregivers with them feeling like they aren’t supporting their children properly in their learning. “Provided the correct policies
and procedures are in place, and are adhered to, then the risk will be less. “Things such as temperature checks, wearing masks, limiting the number of visitors in school and setting up class bubbles all lessen the risk of spreading the infection. “As well as having procedures in place should someone within a class contract coronavirus. Sooner or later, we will have to take the risk and return to school and the longer we leave it the bigger the fear of the unknown becomes. “Not all parents have to send their children to school if they don't feel comfortable with it, however it should be an option for those families who do want their children to return to face-to-face classroom learning. “With online schooling, it’s
difficult to properly assess, support and provide personalized learning for all students. “It’s also important for children’s social wellbeing and development to be engaging with peers.” PARENT: “I think if they're planning on opening schools, they should allow teachers as well as the parents to decide if it’s comfortable personally to make that decision without fear of reprisals. “The issue will come up with some teachers are working and getting paid, while some aren’t, and they're still getting paid. That’s a good reason to consider just keeping it closed.” PARENT: “If they can’t go back to school in September then education has to be paused until they can. The last term was bad
both for the kids and us parents. “As we know, on this island the bills still need to be paid and there is very little forgiveness. Parents have to work so all must be done to have the kids back in school (safely) ASAP.” PARENT: “Based on TCI’s Covid-19 position, we are not ready for the reopening of the schools, at least not until next year in my opinion. “Our numbers have been gradually increasing, since that single unfortunate event back in about June, which only serves to show how very communicable the virus really is. “Our children are so carefree, that virus would spread like a wild fire in the primary schools especially. “Yes, we have taught them about social distancing and the likes, but
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we all know that some of these kids give more credence to what their teachers say over what we say. “We cannot only focus on the hard aspects of these fundamental changes, such as the physical environment, but also the soft aspects, that is the state of mind of the children. “Will they be mandated to wear those masks and shields all day? What about the playground will such activities be prohibited or restricted? “Unless they will each be in their own comfortable sterile bubbles, I do not see how this will work out. “Additionally, looking around the world at the experiences of other countries who have reopened school prematurely, in the vast majority of cases, children contracted the virus.”
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Debt: The world’s next big crisis IN OUR lifetime, crises have ravaged global economies. Governments have instituted bailout packages to avoid further economic degradation, hiking taxes and placing future tax-payers at greater financial risk. Predictably, there is an emerging nonmedical crisis on the horizon - the global debt crisis. Behind the scenes, there is a brewing problem that we have not seen before. According to Jack Chapple, the 20072008 financial crisis which sparked the Great Recession and the near collapse of financial institutions and businesses has forced bailouts of unprecedented proportions. Despite bailouts of colossal magnitude, it took the US nearly a decade to regain normality, considering the loss of millions of jobs and incomes worth billions. Still world leaders are irresponsibly ramping up enormous debts stemming from a variety of ambitions. During World War II, Britain was in the midst of a war against the axis powers. It came to a juncture where it was running out of money and had to borrow around $10 billion from the US and Canada to finance
BY D MARKIE SPRING D Markie Spring, a TCI resident of 15 years, is an expert in law enforcement. He worked as a detective in the Royal TCI Police Force and was director of security at Beaches Turks and Caicos.
the rest of the war. At the time, Britain’s debt-to-GDP ratio was a whacking 200 percent. In fact, the World Bank, indicates that once a country surpasses 77 percent of its debt-to-GDP ratio its economy will slow, subsequent to the enormous amount of revenues being allocated to its national debt. From the inception of the war in 1945, Britain had paid off its loans on November 29, 2006. A similar story is echoed in Argentina. Its debt-to-GDP ratio from its defaulted 20-year-old $100 billion debt is 166 percent, which it is unable to repay and in
so doing forcing capital outside the country causing widespread poverty and a myriad of unemployment. So was the case in Venezuela, Russia and other developed economies. One may think that the US is immune to this kind of economic debacle considering its huge and growing economy, however the US’s economy is chiefly running on debt and unlike most countries it is able to repay its dues. Before the financial crisis, the US had a robust debt-to-GDP ratio of 60 percent. Anyhow, once the recession hit its government appropriated trillion of dollars in loans. Ever since, the US increased its
national debt. Similar remnants are evident in other developed economies, while economic growth decelerates creating a roadblock to paying off their debts. Before the coronavirus outbreak, US debt-to GDP ratio was 106 percent. Singapore 109, Italy 133, Canada 88 and Japan 237 percent, respectively. Since the lockdowns took effect those nations’ debt-to-GDP ratio soared to new heights. But, what does this mean for developing economies like the TCI? It is predicted that it would be worse for this small and vulnerable economy. Already, the IMF and World Bank sanctioned an immediate suspension of debt payments for developing economies, as many are close to defaulting on their debts. This means, the TCI will be forced to introduce new taxes while other developing economies will print banknotes which will cause high inflation, thus reducing demand. According to trends, these mega financial activities will warrant an unprecedented debt crisis which could last for decades.
More testing, fines and policing needed PART TWO RESIDENT TESTING WHILE the increase in numbers is frightening, and may get more alarming when more testing is done, it is best to know our condition so that we can quarantine those who are positive to avoid the further spread of this virus to others. Therefore, mass testing should be done for all residents. The Government needs to order more testing kits and allow the private medical practitioners to perform Covid-19 testing. I know of one medical facility that is yet to get approval to carry out the testing. Allowing the private medical facilities will relieve the Government of their capacity and resources. All residents should be encouraged to get tested and the NHIP can fund the cost of testing at these private facilities. FINES While some may disagree with me, I believe fines will be a deterrent to individuals not following protocols such as wearing masks.
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Drexwell Seymour is a certified public accountant and is the managing partner for HLB TCI. His favourite hobby, however, is writing. He has a personal website, www.drexwellseymour. com, where all of his writings are posted. He also has a YouTube channel where you can find inspirational videos. Drexwell has a BA in Accounting and an MBA in Finance.
I know there are many who would say that there are fines and penalties for other activities in our country and people are still committing these acts. This is true, but imagine if these fines were not in place how many more illegal activities would take place. Persons should be fined for not wearing masks. Business establishments and all other establishments should also be fined for allowing individuals to enter their places without wearing masks. Many countries and cities throughout the world have now implemented fines such as the Bahamas, China and California. In Morocco, persons not only have to
pay fines but also face time in prison for not wearing masks. POLICING One of the major issues in having rules and fines in place, is that many people do not adhere to them. This therefore will require more policing and monitoring of individuals. Obviously, this will require the use of more human resources. There are several civil servants who perhaps are not fully occupied during Covid-19 but still getting paid a full salary. Let us restructure the civil service and allow them to get involved like what
happened with some of the customs and immigration officers during the initial lockdown. Use these individuals to carry out monitoring and policing and give them the rights to fine persons who violated the laws and policies in place. CONCLUSION Trying to stop the spread of Covid-19 without a cure is a challenge for all countries. Of course, the easiest thing to do is stay home, however, people must go out to earn a living to survive. We must be vigilant by practicing social distance, washing our hands frequently and wearing a mask. Many of us are being irresponsible in not doing these three simple things. Perhaps we have taken things for granted assuming the people we interacted with are Covid-19 free, however, as you can see, the number of positive cases is rising daily. Therefore, if you do not adhere to the rules then you need to pay. Let us be responsible in helping to curtail the spread of this virus. The life you save may be your very own.
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Governor Dakin marks one year amid global pandemic BY DELANA ISLES IN ONE year, the amicable and pleasant relationship exhibited between the Government and the new governor, appears to have remained intact. On Monday (July 27), Governor Nigel Dakin celebrated his one year in the TCI with a recap of progress he has made, experiences he has cherished and plans he has for the rest of his tenure. Joining the governor at the lectern during a press conference at the Office of the Premier, was Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and several government ministers. The governor rated the signing of the TCI Emergency Powers (Covid-19) (no. 3) Regulations 2020 as the most memorable highlight of his tenure to date. “It was never in the plan. It wasn’t expected in July 2019. It’s a moment that governors don’t expect… [while] it doesn’t sound like a highlight, it’s a very, very strong memory,” he said. In terms of positives, the governor said the first two weeks he spent touring the family islands rank at the top, something he intends to resume as soon as safely possible. Asked about the perceptions of some that he micromanages and competes for leadership, a problem that the Government has had with previous governors, Dakin refuted the claims. “I think the premier and I have a really remarkable working relationship, and I think the premier is the one person that understands that she can have a conversation with me and I am the one person in the Turks and Caicos Islands that can’t have her job, so there’s no competition.” He said the support on both sides is very strong and has crystallised over the current pandemic period. “Both of us have just got a massive weight of decision making on us…the premier by far has the harder job of the two of us and I assure you I don’t want it.” The premier was equally effusive in her praise of the new governor. “We found in Governor Dakin a fresh breath of air in terms of governance and partnership… and no, we are not micromanaged, and no we are not threatened in particular by his leadership,” she
said. The premier joked that if he could vote in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) would “certainly welcome his support”. “My team… we stand as a testament in support of the governor for the assistance that we saw that he brought... very valuable contribution to the Turks and Caicos over the past year and I certainly welcome it as the leader of the country. “I definitely know that we are much better for it in terms of national security...health and hurricane preparedness,” she told the press. UK AID On July 15, 2019, Governor Dakin swore an oath of office as governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands, speaking at length about his intended governing style. This week he recalled some of those targets he had outlined, and where he is now in achieving them. “In that inauguration speech I said that I brought no policy with me from London. I didn’t. “Some spent the early months of my time here trying to discern the hidden motive. There isn’t one. If there is one in the future, I won’t be shy in explaining it.” He said for now he sees his role as helping the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United Kingdom develop a relationship of partnering, not parenting. “I spend far more time explaining to London what TCI usefully needs, not telling or explaining to TCI what London wants.” He said while he has no view or policy from London to share with anyone, he did bring a thought, that is to “preserve and improve”. Dakin noted that this theme is evidenced in the appointments he has made and the initiatives he has started or supported in the past year. “To my mind, where we can build local capacity in partnership with the UK, we should seize the opportunity.” A very visible current example of that is the formation of the TCI Regiment, the governor said. This regimen, headed by commanding officer Lieutenant Colonel Ennis Grant will soon be finalising the selection of its officers and senior non-commissioned
officers. Apart from the regiment, the most obvious recent examples of seeking UK partnership has centred on the Covid-19 crisis, with the deployment of UK military personnel throughout. LOCAL LEADERSHIP The governor said he continues to admire and respect the leaders at the helm of both major political parties in the Islands. “Many countries in the world would want the quality of leader we have at the top of both of our political parties. “From my involvement with both, nothing over the last year has changed that view.” He paid tribute to the Leader of the Opposition Washington Misick, whose wise counsel proved invaluable over the past year, and the premier’s “well-considered and decisive leadership at this time of
On Monday (July 27), Governor Nigel Dakin celebrated his one year in the TCI crisis”. Reflecting on the imposition of emergency powers back in March, which allowed new laws to be enacted under his name, the governor said this is something he never imagined he would do. “I hope you were able to see, in the exercise of my powers, something I touched on in my inauguration speech. “Throughout my life I have been a committed small ‘d’ democrat. I had, and I have, the greatest of
respect for those who are prepared to stand before an electorate - and be judged by them.” He said it is only through that process “which is the genius of democracy” that in the end the people can hold to account those who represent them and those who lead them. “As a result I’ve seen my role in Cabinet - and always will - as supporting the elected government of the day deliver their manifesto within the law and constitution.”
Deliver a better TCI than the one we met ALMOST 200 years after the law abolishing slavery throughout the British Empire came into force, we mark what we know today as Emancipation Day. Our history pre-dates enslavement in the western world and we must remember, or relearn, that simple fact. Because our fight against mental slavery and the enslavement of black men and women is ongoing. Before slave ships we were a people that civilised the world. It was us who brought Europe out of the dark ages and into a period of enlightenment. Exactly where do you think the great biblical country of Egypt is, if not on the continent of Africa? We must endeavour to learn our entire history, not just ‘In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue’.
BY JAMELL ROBINSON Once we truly know who we are then we will know who we are not! We are more than conquerors. We are descendants of kings and queens and must act accordingly. To possess our history, culture, wealth, economy and natural resources which has been God ordained for us to have dominion over.
For whatever reason, we are the people to have been granted the divine right to inhabit this land. A land that is so majestic that people come from far and wide not only to visit, but also to take ownership thereof. In face of this, there is no problem we are confronted with today that cannot be solved by we the Turks and Caicos Islands people. Our job is to overcome any mental roadblocks that exist, put our shoulders to the wheel and deliver a better Turks and Caicos Islands than the one we met. Once this is done, we will have truly emancipated ourselves and become the nation that we are destined to be. Have a blessed Emancipation Day Turks and Caicos. We must soldier on, as the journey continues.
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TCI hunkers down for tropical storm Airports and businesses close as Government orders nationwide shutdown BY OLIVIA ROSE RESIDENTS hunkered down on Thursday (July 30) as a gradually strengthening tropical storm barrelled towards the territory. On Thursday afternoon trees swayed vigorously in the stormforce winds as tropical storm Isaias unleashed torrential rains, high winds and frequent lightning over the territory. Isaias, the ninth nascent system to develop for the busy 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, also caused power outages in many parts of the Islands. The Government ordered a national lockdown as the powerful weather system approached the territory. Airports, businesses and Government operations were all suspended at 12 noon on Thursday. “Airport suspensions are based on weather conditions that are dynamic by nature, suspension of airport operations will affect all airports including; Providenciales, Grand Turk, North Caicos, South Caicos and Salt Cay airports,” a statement from the Office of the Premier said. On Wednesday, the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) issued a tropical storm warning for the Turks and Caicos Islands. A tropical storm warning means the tropical storm conditions could be experienced within 36 hours. The disturbance was forecast to move over the TCI by Thursday evening with maximum sustained winds near 50mph with higher gusts, some weakening was also predicted as the system interacts with land. DDME said the storm could dump some four to eight inches of rain which would cause localised flooding in some areas.
Speaking at an emergency press briefing on Wednesday, DDME’s Director Dr Virginia Clerveaux urged residents to hasten storm preparations. “Residents in the Turks and Caicos Islands should rush to complete all preparations to mitigate damage due to flooding and secure all loose items around their property at this time. “In keeping with our systematic shutdown policy, offices and businesses will also be closed. “It is important that persons and businesses adhere to these guidelines and reduce the need to have persons on the street in order to preserve life as tropical storms and tropical cyclones can be deadly.” Dr Clerveaux explained that due to the size and characteristics of the storm, the Government would only operate a handful of shelters across the islands. Residents were told to shelter at home or with friends and relatives. Those seeking shelter at Government operated facilities were advised that they would have to adhere to a number of guidelines in place at shelters to curb the spread of Covid-19. These measures included temperature testing, frequent hand washing, mandatory mask wearing and social distancing practices at these facilities. Residents in flood prone communities were advised to collect and use sandbags to alleviate flood waters. Hurricane models from the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) forecast Isaias to reach central Florida by this weekend. Meteorologists at the NHC also predicted that more wind shear will possibly limit the storm’s development as it passes over the Straits of Florida.
Tropical storm Isaias barrels towards the TCI on Thursday
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Trees sway aggressively in the storm-force winds
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2020 graduates attend ceremony online HIGH school and college graduates both at home and abroad celebrated their achievements together during a virtual graduation ceremony. The event themed ‘The future millennial’ was hosted on July 10 by local entertainer Chrystal ‘Tess’ Charles on Zoom and broadcast to nearly 100 students. Angela Musgrove, former Director of Youth Affairs in the Ministry of Youth, who currently serves as the vice president of investor services for Invest TCI, was the keynote speaker. In her address Musgrove urged students to rise up to the challenge and pursue their futures with confidence and conviction. “Class of 2020, given the global, regional and national state of affairs, if ever a time we need a generation of responders it is now,” she said. “We don’t need another generation of reactors. Be the change.” The event was also attended by the governor’s appointed member
Hon. Temard R Butterfield and board members of the National Youth Parliament, Devonte Smith, Donnie Gardiner, Zaria Ingham and Dixie Smith. Making a surprise special appearance was Hon. Karen Malcolm, Minister of Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services. She said: “Graduates, you stayed the course, you rose to the occasion and showed what you are made of.” The National Youth Parliament partnered with Flow to put on the graduation ceremony, which saw viewers tune in from as far away as the United Kingdom. Flow presented prizes to successful students, including 16-year-old Destini Taylor, year 11 valedictorian of the TCI Middle School who was given an iPhone 11 (64GB). Taylor said: “The Class of 2020 virtual event was a wonderful experience. “I would like to say thank you to
the National Youth Parliament for such an inspiring and motivational event. I can’t wait to see what is next. “I also wish to thank Flow for making all the hard work these last three months worth it. I am truly grateful.” Other winners were Vincent Zamora of British West Indies Collegiate, Angelo Clarke of TCI Community College, Thamara Pierre of Maranatha Academy High School and Kai Swann of HJ Robinson High School. They received up to $500 worth of phone credit and prepaid combo plan vouchers. Flow TCI country manager Joanne Missick said: “We were elated to support this virtual event which showcased our youth who are engaged in positive and uplifting activities and demonstrating their capacity for leadership. “I salute the organisers on a job well done and extend my congratulations to the special prize winners, Destini, Vincent, Angelo,
Destini Taylor pictured with Flow’s acting retail sales manager Demeika Quant
Thamara, Kai and Ketchnaydine.” Darron Hilaire Junior, marketing communications executive for Flow, delivered the
commencement address alongside the keynote speaker. To view the event in its entirety, use the link: https://bit.ly/3hdX3I6
CABINET MEETING SUMMARY THE TCI pre-arrival portal, amendments to the Road Traffic Regulations and procurement contracts were all discussed at the 28th meeting of the Cabinet. Governor Nigel Dakin chaired the meeting on Saturday, July 18, by videoconference. All members were present. AT THIS MEETING CABINET:
- Were updated on Covid-19 cases to date and reviewed recommendations for suggested actions. - Noted a paper on preventative measures being carried out in relation to Covid-19 as the health ministry worked towards the reopening of the TCI local and international borders, including quarantines, additional staffing, testing revised protocols, inspection of businesses, compliance with protocols and public communications work. - Were updated on and discussed the TCI pre-arrival portal. - Approved additional measures for the Ministry of Health’s response to Covid-19. - Approved amendments to the Road
Traffic Regulations for the deferment of Public Service Vehicle Midyears Inspection Fee (Certificate of Roadworthiness) to December 31. - Noted the recommendations of the Procurement Board on the award of the following contracts: purchase of garbage truck in Grand Turk and equipment for water undertaking. Earlier in the month, the opening of borders, Port Authority construction and amendments to the Coronavirus Business Assistance Grant Policy were discussed at the 25th meeting. Governor Nigel Dakin chaired the meeting of Cabinet on Wednesday, July 8, by videoconference. All members were present. AT THIS MEETING CABINET:
- Were updated on Covid-19 cases to date, actions taken and agreed additional risk mitigations on Providenciales only with effect from July 9. - Agreed effective July 22 for visitors and returning residents (with the exception of children aged ten or under) to have evidence of a negative Covid-19 test taken within
five days of arrival in TCI instead of 72 hours. Visitors and any person who is not covered under the National Health Insurance Plan must also have Covid-19 specific travel insurance that covers in country medical treatment, the cost of quarantine, and repatriation/medivac (if necessary). - Agreed an extension to September 30 for submitting the 2019-20 TCIG’s Annual Public Accounts to the National Audit Office in lieu of disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. - Noted the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) Assessment of the Turks and Caicos for 2006-2019 and agreed for it to be presented to the House of Assembly. - Noted the Government’s financial performance for the period April 2020 and approved the outline approach to mitigate the revenue risk. - Noted the Government’s financial performance for the period May 2020 and approved the outline approach to mitigate the revenue risk. - Approved the reallocation of funds
from existing Ports Authority projects and agreed to the Ports Authority using the required land to address a shortfall for the construction of port, port office/ welcome centre, restaurant and retail shops on parcel 50303/1, Bellefield Landing, North Caicos. - Approved Planning Application NC 1168 for the construction of a building containing a Ports Authority office, welcome centre, post office, restaurant and retail shops on parcel 50303/1, Bellefield Landing, North Caicos. - Agreed amendments to the Coronavirus Business Assistance Grant Policy to include (i) an appeals process for declined applications; (ii) an extended deadline for applications; (iii) a revised list of supporting documents allowed and (iv) the use of NIB assessments as proof of NIB contributions subject to a review of the legal mechanisms to give effect to the policy. - Approved the appointment of Floyd Ingham as the interim CEO of the TCI Airport Authority with effect from July 1 until a new CEO has filled the post.
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Governor records a year of security success and challenges BY DELANA ISLES SECURITY of the Turks and Caicos Islands falls within the remit of the Governor’s Office and encompasses illegal immigration, serious crime and hurricane preparedness. In a rundown of his one year in office on Monday (July 27), Governor Nigel Dakin admitted that there is still a lot more to be done. The governor was at the time addressing members of the press and the wider TCI community during a Facebook live-streamed press conference at the Hilly Ewing Building in Providenciales. He recalled the work to build relationships with international partners in an effort to police the waters for illegal vessels. This, he said, has been successful and borne
I offer no quick fix - what I do promise is to work alongside the premier and the commissioner as one team – Governor Nigel Dakin some fruit. “The reason why the public now see so many photographs of over-laden sloops is not because we are failing but because we are succeeding. “It’s the empty hulls on beaches after their cargo has dispersed
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into the bush that signals failure, not them being arrested at South Dock.” He said this level of success was hard won: “Before arriving in our waters the sloops have evaded concentric rings of defence provided by the US Coast Guard, including multiple aerial platforms, and when on station the Royal Navy. “Many sloops are turned back before they ever get to us, you just don’t see them, but when they do we in TCI are playing goal line defence, they have evaded a great deal before getting to us.” He said with those lines of defence improved, even more important is the work that has started to properly attack the networks. He said this effort is already paying off, and the public can expect a report on this very soon. This work is focused on arresting those who profit locally from the trade. “We can expend enormous energy and money stopping the sloops, repatriating those who risk their lives and who end up with no ability to ever come here legally,” he said, “and we can arrest individual illegal immigrants on the street or in their homes or place of work.” “But unless we attack those making profits from shipping them or employing them and thereby driving down wages, we attack the symptom and not the cause.” CRIME Serious crime, the governor said, has remained a stubborn fact during this first year of his governorship. However, he said the problem is easy to quantify: “Going back to April last year, close to 90 percent of all murders occurred in Providenciales.
Serious crime, Governor Dakin said, has remained a stubborn fact during this first year of his governorship.
“Over 95 percent of victims were men. Over 90 percent involved a firearm. Over 70 percent of the victims were under 30. Over 40 percent - and probably higher – could be termed gang or turf related.” He added that they have increasingly observed that even those seriously injured in attacks, often as collateral to a murder victim who they are associated with, chose not to provide the police with a statement. “The horrible truth is that our young men are killing each other; increasingly the victim knows the perpetrator and vice versa.” Pointing to his Instagram account, where he has over the past year chosen to express himself on a daily basis on matters of national importance, the governor said he was recently asked to provide a timeline as to when the territory could expect changes in the area of crime. During his presentation, he offered a response to the commenter’s inquiry. “Almost immediately - if public outrage about crime converted to the public providing information about crime in equal measure,” he said. “Beyond that, serious financial investments made in policing by the premier, at the recommendation of the commissioner, should start to be felt this year - that includes community policing which helps provide the confidence the public need if they are to support the police. “There will be an uplift in the tactical unit that will help ‘suppress and arrest’ the most dangerous of criminals (which the UK is helping
to fund). “Two thoroughly experienced UK superintendents have now been recruited, one who will take charge of TCI’s ‘special operations’ and the other will be responsible for ‘crime’. “Both are tough and knowledgeable in detecting homicide – they will join the force, mentor and support their TCI colleagues who will replace them in two years, and report to the local police executive leadership.” However, the governor noted that the police can only be successful if there is a proper reform of the whole criminal justice sector. “We have to prosecute, convict, take successfully through appeal, sentence, imprison, rehabilitate and in the end parole far better than we presently do.” He said work on this, under the chief justice with new UK support to help her develop a programmatic approach to this issue, starts imminently - it was delayed by the pandemic. Dakin said he hopes to effect significant changes to the criminal justice system before his tenure is up, as it is one of his priorities. Given all of these initiatives, the governor said for them to occur and succeed crime has to be treated as the whole of society’s problem. “So I offer no quick fix - what I do promise is to work alongside the premier and the commissioner, as one team, towards these solutions every day and to do it in a deliberate and planned way drawing on as much UK support as I can; support that builds long term capability here and doesn’t seek to replace it.”
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Bank donates to Salvation Army virus relief efforts CIBC FirstCaribbean has made a donation to the Salvation Army TCI to help support the charity’s disaster response service. July marks five months that members have provided drinking water, trucked water, hot lunches and food hampers to vulnerable individuals and families across the territory. The bank made the undisclosed financial donation to support these daily and weekly activities through its charitable arm, the FirstCaribbean International ComTrust Foundation. Larry Lawrence, CIBC FirstCaribbean’s TCI country manager, presented the cheque to Captain Derick Miller, the officer in charge of the Salvation Army TCI. He said: “Charitable organisations like the Salvation Army take on critical roles in our society, especially in times of disaster. “Your organisation has expanded its already great efforts even further in the wake of Covid-19. “During these challenging times, the Salvation Army remains
steadfast and willing to help hundreds of persons with a variety of needs.” Lawrence added: “CIBC FirstCaribbean knows that this donation is indeed doing the ‘most good’. “We recognise your invaluable contributions to communities and remain committed to assisting you as best as we can.” Captain Miller thanked CIBC FirstCaribbean for its contribution, according to a press release on Thursday (July 30). “Every donation received ensures the continuation of our current Covid-19 response,” he said. “We express our sincere gratitude to CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank for your financial contribution.” Captain Miller stressed that the Salvation Army’s vital services during these unprecedented times depend on the continued support of generous individuals and organisations. Volunteers and financial donations are “most welcome at this time”, he added.
Reading comp for kids this August TO STAY busy during the summer holidays, children aged six to 14 are being invited to take part in a reading competition. The Department of Library Services is hosting its first virtual Read-a-thon from August 10 to 14 under the theme, ‘E-book: The new look’. The format for the annual competition has been adjusted due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the need to adhere to the various protocols issued by Ministry of Health. But goals of the competition remain the same - to promote the habit of reading, introduce children to a variety of reading materials and encourage them to develop a love for books. The competition is open to students throughout TCI between the ages of six and
14-years-old across three sub age groups of six to eight, nine to 11 and 12 to 14. For the first time this year the titles to be read will only be available online on the EBSCO database to which the Ministry of Education maintains a subscription. Participants will be asked to select e-titles from the list that will be prepared and submit book reports on a designated form. Registration began on Wednesday (July 29). More information is available from Providenciales Public Library on 941-7646, Victoria Public Library on 946-2716, Kew Public Library on 946-7095, Bottle Creek Public Library on 946-7751 and South Caicos Public Library on 242-3604.
Bianca Dillon-O’Neil of CIBC FirstCaribbean, Captain Derick Miller of the Salvation Army TCI, Larry Lawrence, country manager of CIBC FirstCaribbean TCI
The officer disclosed that the organisation caters to 300 households - each comprising of about four to six people. “Thus, 300 homes equate to assisting between 1,200 to 1,800
persons,” he said. “That’s how critical your contribution is to the vulnerable of TCI.” The Salvation Army TCI also offers character-building initiatives, daily lunches for at-
risk students, school uniforms and textbooks, school fees, free transportation services for the elderly, social welfare assistance, medical assistance and an active disaster response service.
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Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales
‘Patient safety is our priority’ – TCI Hospital STRINGENT infection, prevention and control measures are being enforced to protect employees and patients during the Covid-19 pandemic, TCI Hospital has said this week. They were implemented early in both Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre to reduce the risk of cross-contamination and disease transmission. The hospital announced the measures as it started treating its first outpatient with Covid-19 along with inpatients. THEY INCLUDE:
- The use of standalone treatment areas that are spaced apart in specialised units. This design ensures there is social distancing and patient privacy during prolonged treatment sessions. - Frequent robust cleaning of treatment areas and related equipment. - The use of designated and isolated entry and exit pathways, isolation rooms and negative pressure rooms for patients diagnosed with Covid-19 to prevent contact with other patients. - Changes to the scheduling times, the introduction of special shifts and assigned teams to manage the treatment of Covid-19 cases. - Mandatory use and frequent changing of personal protective equipment among all medical staff. - Frequent hand washing and alcohol-based hand sanitisation among staff. - Temperature screening of staff and patients prior to entering the hospital and before prolonged treatments. - Frequent in-hospital testing for other infectious medical conditions among patients who
receive treatments in certain specialised units. - Robust compliance with international guidelines for performing certain procedures and facilities management. TCI Hospital revealed the measures in a press release on July 24, in which it added that medical teams have isolated and clinically managed a small number of active cases. These are mainly inpatients who require admission and continuous care. Cheshire Hall Medical Centre also recently received the first confirmed active Covid-19 outpatient case. This is a person with Covid-19 who requires frequent visits to the hospital for medical care or treatment due to a pre-existing or chronic health condition, but does not require admission. “Prior to the local onset of Covid-19 back in March, the hospital envisioned and prepared for various possible scenarios,” the press release said. “Which included the safe and secure management of both patient types as part of the national response.” It added: “The Covid-19 virus remains a public health threat and patient safety remains our number one priority. “We recognise that a COVID-19 diagnosis can be a frightening discovery for anyone, especially those directly affected, and persons with underlying medical conditions who are at a higher risk of more severe clinical outcomes.” TCI Hospital stressed that patient confidentiality and respect for a person’s right to privacy is crucial and should be adhered to at all times. This is also important to minimise any unnecessary mental anxiety and discrimination, it said.
An above-normal 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is expected according to forecasters
Prepare your garden in case of a tropical storm or a hurricane
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T’S almost three years ago that we got hit by Irma and I will remember this for the rest of my life. But this is part of our life on island and we just have to prepare and know what to do in case of hurricane or tropical storm. An above-normal 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is expected according to forecasters with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Centre, a division of the National Weather Service. The outlook predicts a 60 percent chance of an abovenormal season, a 30 percent chance of a near-normal season and only a 10 percent chance of a below-normal season. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through to November 30. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Centre is forecasting a likely range of 13 to 19 named storms (winds of 39mph or higher), of which six to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74mph or higher), including three to six major hurricanes (category three, four or five; with winds of 111mph or higher). NOAA provides these ranges with a 70 percent confidence. An average hurricane season produces 12 named storms of which six become hurricanes, including three major hurricanes. Safeguarding your garden from strong storms means taking both long-term and last-minute preparations. Long-term preparations are actually a combination of common sense and good tree care. Much of the hurricane damage to homes is caused by trees that
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either break apart or are uprooted. Make sure the trees you plant are species that have proved themselves wind-resistant. Ficus Benjamina for example, have a great chance of falling down during hurricanes. Where you plant your trees is important, too. Don’t plant large ones too close to buildings or under or near power lines. And be sure to keep an eye on them as they grow. Regularly inspect any mature or over-mature trees on your property for structural weaknesses, general health and vigour. Examine large, mature trees, especially the ones that are diseased or weak, because they have great potential to cause damage during a hurricane or tropical storm. Here are some other steps you can take to better prepare yourself for a storm: -Know when the storm is likely to hit and plan on preparing a couple of days before. Do not attempt to go out in the storm and move stuff around. This will also give you ample time to clean any messy areas that could be hazardous. -Best to have any trees or leggy plants trimmed, this should be done as we enter storm season and not when storm is on way. Don’t do big trimming right before a storm. Those branches are now heavy projectiles. -Turn off irrigation; if possible shut main line or power. If a tree goes down and breaks the pipe, water will run and add more flooding. -Bring in delicate plants if possible. Any plant that has delicate
leaves or stands tall, will most likely take a hit. -Plants that you can’t bring in should be tucked into a corner. You can also use and entrance way, screen room or garage to protect plants (careful not to block access). Large hedges can also make a good anchoring point as well. -Tall plants and trellis should be laid down (if possible). If too tall and heavy maybe try and anchor with rope and stakes. If trellises are staked in the ground, just pull them up and lay them on the ground with plant attached. -Pick any fruit that is close to being ripe; it will most likely get ripped off anyhow. -Bring in garden furniture. If garden furniture cannot be brought in, stack in corner, or by fence, or under tree or in hedges, and tie it together and tie to fence, tree or hedge. A child’s playground will also work as a good anchor point, unless it is smaller, then it must be moved and tied down as well. Try to lock furniture together by turning chairs upside down on each other and laying them down, then stack table on top and tie. -Bring in the grill or tie it down as well. It’s not as heavy as you think. -Scan your yard for anything else that could turn into a projectile in heavy winds, ie. signs, gnomes, pots, the dog and other decorations. -Close all doors and windows on sheds and reinforce if possible.
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Pastor Talbot sitting outside her church with Salt Cay residents in November 2019
Ms Nettie sharing a story aboard the Salt Cay Ferry in 2019
Ms Nettie with District Commissioner Almeida Wilson in 2019
When South Girls went north on Sundays A tribute to Salt Cay’s foremost raconteuse, Ms Nettie
EVER since I was boy growing up in the eastern Caribbean I have been fascinated by the art of storytelling. I would venture to say, admittedly with a hint of bias, that if you like a good story look no further than the West Indies. The telling of a story has never been just about the story, it is the sum of many parts and allows us a unique opportunity to glimpse at a nation’s past, especially if the storyteller can look back on a long and eventful life. One such local Salt Cay storyteller, a true raconteuse par excellence, is Antoinette Olivia Talbot, affectionately known as ‘Ms Nettie’. Ms Nettie wears several hats, for she is not only a great storyteller but also the pastor of her church, a talented cook, a gifted musician and a genuine island matriarch whose wisdom and advice is sought across the entire archipelago. I first met Nettie shortly after I had moved to Salt Cay over a loaf of bread and am honoured to call her a friend ever since. If you live in Salt Cay and you happen to like fresh bread then you know that THE place to obtain your fresh loaf is at ‘Ms Nettie’s’ on a Saturday. On one such occasion, Ms Nettie said to me: “Why don’t you come to church on Sunday?” I somewhat sheepishly confessed that I was not much of a church goer. “Can you sing?” was the ensuing question. And next day, I found myself somewhat bemused seated in the front row of the Salt Cay Church of God of Prophecy, pastor Talbot at the pulpit. From that day on, you could say, I haven’t looked back - or indeed ever boasted about my singing abilities again.
BY TITUS DE BOER
Titus was born in Hamburg and has lived in the Turks and Caicos Islands since 1989. He works as a general business consultant and has been based in Salt Cay since 2016.
Fast forward to 2020 and enter Covid-19; with it came social distancing and the wearing of face masks. Church services, once they were allowed to resume, did not have the same appeal - at least for me. And so, I find myself paying pastor Talbot, Ms Nettie, a visit after the service not only to enjoy a sampling of her superb cooking but also for a muchneeded trip down the memory lane of Salt Cay. “You know,” says Nettie, “back when I was a young girl, South Girls would go north only on Sunday afternoons, after church and Sunday school. And you had to be back by sunset!” I am hoping that she would tell one of her classics
but today she just wants to reminisce about her youth and the Salt Cay of the 1950s. “The boys used to look out for us girls back then - and they were gentlemen!” She goes on to tell me about how she learned how to swim from the boys of her youth, “and that’s all they did, there wasn’t some other agenda. As I said, they were young gentlemen.” As we continue to talk about the activities of those bygone days and the forms of entertainment on Salt Cay, “the bread basket of the Turks and Caicos back then,” the art of letter writing suddenly comes to her mind. “I would receive a letter every three months from Sherlock [her future husband] when he went to sea.” It is in moments like this when you realise how much has changed during the lifespan of this remarkable 80-year-old, as she stares at her mobile phone and incoming WhatsApp messages from her children. Just as I think that our Sunday reminisce is coming to an end, Nettie comes out with the nugget of the day, demonstrating once again that she’s not just equipped with the gift of storytelling but also a wonderful, even a little mischievous, sense of dry humour. She tells me of a young man whose heart she had broken as he unsuccessfully tried to court her. Shortly after he’d departed “with a sorrow heart” a friend reported to Nettie that he was so distraught that “he ain’t eating!” Nettie’s reply was archetypal as it was funny: “Well, you tell him to eat his food - coz I am eating mine!” This column is dedicated to my friend Nettie, as I look forward to many more stories.
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Over 4100 persons have been tested for the virus in the Bahamas.
The Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas are both under tropical storm warning this week.
Isaias turns a tropical storm – TCI and the Bahamas under tropical storm warning Tropical storm warnings extend from the Lesser Antilles to the TCI and the Bahamas, as Tropical Storm Isaias (ees-ah-EE-ahs) moves into the Greater Antilles and could affect Florida this weekend and parts of the eastern U.S. early next week. The disturbance formerly known as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine developed a closed circulation southsouthwest of Puerto Rico, Wednesday night, allowing the National Hurricane Center to reclassify the system as a tropical storm.
Several islands are under watches or warnings. A warning means tropical storm conditions are expected in the next 36 hours. A watch means tropical storm conditions are possible within 48 hours. Bands of heavy rain and squalls continue to rotate through the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico and are beginning to arrive in the Dominican Republic. At times, these bands are producing wind gusts above 40 mph.
One squall produced a 52 mph gust as it swept through St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands late Wednesday morning. A wind gust to 51 mph was clocked at San Juan, Puerto Rico, Wednesday afternoon. The NHC projected path below shows that this system could be located near or on either side of the Florida Peninsula by this weekend, then gradually northeastward. However, this forecast is not nearly as straightforward as it might seem. There are a number of reasons for this uncertainty.
Covid-19 cases double within a week in the Bahamas GRAND Bahama and New Providence continue to be the hot spots in the Bahamas as the island chain deals with a rise in Covid-19 cases. As of Wednesday afternoon, that country had 484 confirmed cases of the respiratory disease. In one week (from July 22-29) the cases in the Bahamas have more than doubled. Information reaching the Weekly News on July 22 indicated that the Bahamas had reached 219 cases with New Providence leading the other islands with 114 cases. Of the 219 cases, 115 were active. By July 29, the Bahamas had 380 active cases with 91 recoveries and 11 deaths. Statistics out of that country’s health department indicates that within seven days, Grand
Bahama cases had grown from 81 (Wednesday July 22) to 243 confirmed cases on July 29. Additionally, of the 37 new cases on Wednesday, 32 were from Grand Bahama and five from New Providence. Grand Bahama has been on a two-week lockdown since last Thursday. The other affected areas have not been as severe within the last week. Bimini has increased its tally by four from 17 to 21, Berry Islands from four to six cases, Cat Cay from two to four cases and Cay Islands from two to three cases. The disease has however spread to different areas with Moore’s Island (with 9), Great Guana Cay (9), Exuma (3) and Abaco (1) all registering cases within the last seven days.
Cayman Governor: ‘Sad day for the rule of law’ CAYMAN Islands Governor Martyn Roper expressed disappointment at the defeat of the Domestic Partnership Bill in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, declaring it a “sad day for the rule of law”. The UK will now have to contemplate whether to step in with an Order in Council to mandate marriage equality. The bill, which created a legal framework equivalent to marriage for same-sex couples, was defeated by nine votes to eight. The bill was goverment’s attempt to satisfy the conditions of an appeals court ruling which overturned an earlier decision of
the Grand Court in Cayman to legalise same-sex marriage. In that ruling, the appeals court panel said that Cayman was in violation of international human rights treaties by not offering equal rights to same-sex couples. It called on the UK to step in and ensure that civil partnerships are implemented if the Cayman Islands government failed to do so Roper said UK ministers would have to carefully consider the implications of the bill’s defeat. The governor praised the passionate contributions of politicians on both sides of the House during the two-day debate, but added, “I am nonetheless greatly
Governor Martyn Roper said UK ministers would have to carefully consider the implications of the bill’s defeat.
concerned that the Legislative Assembly has not passed the Bill. It is a sad day for the rule of law in the Cayman Islands, a cornerstone of our democracy. “The Grand Court, Court of Appeal and the Cayman Islands Government itself, have all recognised that there is a clear legal obligation on the Legislative Assembly to provide a framework to end discrimination against samesex couples. “The Legislative Assembly has an overriding responsibility to uphold the rule of law to ensure it is compliant with the Cayman Islands Constitution, Court of Appeal Judgement and the
European Convention on Human Rights.” He praised the efforts of Premier Alden McLaughlin and Attorney General Sam Bulgin to find the right balance, through the bill, between meeting the territory’s legal responsibilities and recognising the strong views of many in the community on the issue. “I believe the draft Bill achieved that objective by protecting the institution of marriage, which I know is of such great importance to many. UK Ministers will consider carefully the implications of the Bill’s defeat,” Roper said in his statement. (Cayman Compass)
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Bermuda: Public register ‘a positive move’ Owen Arthur served as prime minister on three occasions between September 1994 and January 2008.
Former Barbados PM passes on FORMER Prime Minister of Barbados Owen Seymour Arthur died during the early hours of Monday, a brief government statement has confirmed. He was 70. It said that Arthur, the longestserving head of government, died at 12:26 am (local time). Arthur, an economist, had been hospitalised earlier this month at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital after suffering heart-related complications. “The Government of Barbados extends sincerest condolences to his wife, Julie, his daughters Leah and Sabrina and his extended
family,” the statement said, adding that Colin Jordan, the Minister of Labour and Social Partnership Relations “will be the coordinating minister for the funeral arrangements”. Arthur served as prime minister on three occasions between September 1994 and January 2008. He was Leader of the Opposition in Barbados from 1 August 1993 to 6 September 1994 and from 23 October 2010 to 21 February 2013. He led the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) to victory in the 1994 general election and won general elections again in 1999 and 2003.
BERMUDA’S commitment to allowing public access to its companies beneficial ownership register will strengthen the island’s international standing, an independent expert has said. However, Dominic ThomasJames, a specialist in British Overseas Territories, an academic at the University of Cambridge and a barrister, warned that ill-defined global standards for registers could lead to a “race to the bottom”, as countries with less robust standards attract those who wish to conceal their interests. Dr Thomas-James added that there were doubts over the effectiveness of public registers in deterring illicit finance activities, as the accuracy of owner information depended on robust verification. Curtis Dickinson, the finance minister, announced this month Bermuda’s intention to make its register public by 2023, “to stay in line with evolving international standards in terms of regulation and best practice”. Dr Thomas-James said it was a “positive move” that would strengthen the island’s anti-money laundering regime, which was already classified as “robust” in a review by the Financial Action
Dominic Thomas-James is an expert on the British Overseas Territories and financial crime.
Task Force this year. Dr Thomas-James added that Bermuda had been for decades one of the few countries in the world with an ownership register. “As at 2018, only six G20 countries had functioning central registers,” he said. “The move highlights Bermuda’s ability to adapt its existing register — which can only be positive in terms of harnessing its international reputation and continuing to operate an effective
regulated environment. “Countries which do not meet these ever-changing standards, despite even being positively reviewed by international monitoring bodies, do remain susceptible to international criticism and sanctions such as being included on greylists and blacklists.” Eight British Overseas Territories have committed to a public register under pressure from Britain — the only one to resist is the British Virgin Islands, whose finance minister Andrew Fahie said last week said that “controlled transparency” of a register open only to competent authorities “is safer and more secure for individuals, and more effective to law enforcement than unlimited transparency”. Mr Fahie described Britain’s own public register as “unverified”. Dr Thomas-James said there were “some serious and unresolved shortcomings of public registers”. He added: “While the transparency campaign intensifies, and simultaneous castigation directed at ‘offshore’ jurisdictions continues, it is still unclear what public registers are precisely designed to disrupt, or achieve — other than the notion of the public right to scrutiny.
Jamaica: Masks a concern as thieves rob JN Bank
Peter Nygard in 2016.
Nygard opens new legal front in longrunning feud with Bahamas neighbour CLOTHING magnate Peter Nygard is pursuing a new front in his longrunning legal feud with a wealthy Bahamas neighbour he blames for accusations that he sexually assaulted dozens of women. A Manhattan federal judge last week gave Nygard permission to claim that the dozens of sex assault allegations against him are part of a “malicious and well-funded
conspiracy” by the neighbour, billionaire hedge-funder Louis Bacon. Nygard did so Tuesday in a new 145-page Manhattan Federal Court court complaint against Bacon. The complaint — the latest twist in an epic, years-long feud between the men — alleges that Bacon paid women to make up stories about him.
A BRAZEN daylight robbery of the Jamaica National Bank Money Shop in Whitehouse, Westmoreland, on Tuesday has raised concern among the police that they can’t distinguish hoodlums from law-abiding citizens observing coronavirus protocols. Scores of commuters and taxi operators in the western Jamaica town scampered as three armed men wearing masks made off with $3.2 million. Superintendent Robert Gordon, commander of the Westmoreland Police Division, lamented that the mandatory wearing of masks was undermining the police’s capacity to assert their authority. “When it comes to robberies of this nature, the police are having a challenge to differentiate criminals from law-abiding residents due to the implementation of the wearing of masks, which is one of the restrictions governing COVID-19,” Gordon told The Gleaner. “The police can no longer tell a criminal from honest residents,
Masked robbers brandish weapons while making off with $3.2 million from the Whitehouse Money Shop branch of Jamaica National Bank on Tuesday.
because it is now legal for everyone to wear a mask in public.” Gordon is calling for members of the public who have information to assist the police in their investigations. Reports by the Whitehouse police are that shortly after 11:30 a.m., three men wearing masks
walked into the bank posing as customers. After spending several minutes inside the bank, the men brandished handguns and held all four employees, customers and an on-duty security guard at gunpoint. They then relieved the guard of his service pistol and beat him.
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World News As US passes 150000 coronavirus deaths, experts call for reset in national response THE United States on Wednesday surpassed 150,000 recorded Covid-19 deaths -- a milestone that comes as the country’s number of daily coronavirus deaths is the highest it’s been since the spring. The first death in the US was reported on February 29. The country reached 50,000 deaths 54 days later on April 23, and 34 days later, on May 27, crossed 100,000 deaths. It has taken 63 days to add another 50,000 to reach the 150,000 mark. The country’s coronavirus death toll was 150,676 as of Wednesday evening -- more than a fifth of the world’s recorded deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University. “I think the fact that we as a country have not been able to get our arms around this, have not prioritised preventing those deaths is all that much more maddening. And so, for me it’s frustration, it’s sadness. And a resolve to try to figure out how we prevent the next 150,000,” Dr. Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer. “I think we can, but we’re really going to have to work for it,” he added. Some states are seeing their
The US coronavirus death toll was 150,676 as of Wednesday evening -- more than a fifth of the world’s recorded deaths.
highest death tolls. California on Wednesday reported 197 Covidrelated deaths in a single day, according to state Department of Public Health. That total far outpaces the previous high of 159, recorded just last week. Nationwide, the seven-day moving average of daily deaths rose above 1,000 on Tuesday -- the first time since June 2.
And in 29 states, average number of daily deaths were at least 10% higher over the previous week, according to Johns Hopkins data. Disease trends in the US are mixed: Deaths are increasing and hospitalizations are at or near peak levels, though new, daily reported infections are declining slightly. But health experts have warned
the death rate likely would rise as it is now, as a lagging consequence of a large spike in cases weeks earlier especially in the South and West. Infectious disease experts say the country is at a critical juncture, as debates about how and whether to reopen schools for in-person learning rumble on. Case rates rose as businesses reopened and distancing rules relaxed in late spring, and those wanting more normalcy soon should get more disciplined now by wearing masks, limiting outdoor dining and social gatherings, and closing bars, Dr. Anthony Fauci said. “It’s not going to spontaneously come down,” Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Tuesday in a call with several governors about the pandemic. The United States needs to restart its response with policy actions at the federal, state and local levels to get control of the pandemic, scholars at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security said in a report. “Unlike many countries in the world, the United States is not currently on course to get control
of this epidemic,” the report says. “It is time to reset.” The report includes 10 recommendations that include universal mask mandates, federal leadership to improve testing and, in places where rates of transmission are worsening, stay-at-home orders. The report says federal, state and local leaders should mandate non-medical mask use in public and limit large indoor gatherings. States should stop high risk activities and settings in areas that have rising test positivity, but no signs of crisis in hospitals or rising deaths. In areas where the situation is worse, stay-at-home orders should be reinstated, the report says. The report points to improved testing being vital. The US response to the epidemic will be severely constrained without a reliable and efficient testing system, the report says. One of the things the authors suggest to combat this is having the federal government work with states and commercial labs to identify and overcome obstacles to getting quick test results. Fauci told MSNBC he didn’t believe moving back to a complete shutdown is necessary.
Portland protests: Federal forces ready for phased pullout THE Trump administration is planning to withdraw some federal security forces from Portland, Oregon, after weeks of clashes with protesters. US Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said the pullout was conditional on local police protecting federal buildings, the focal point of unrest. Oregon Governor Kate Brown said federal agents would start leaving the state’s biggest city from Thursday. Portland has been rocked by 62 consecutive days of demonstrations. WHAT DID FEDERAL AND STATE OFFICIALS SAY? In his statement, the US homeland security secretary set no timeline for a pullout. But he said he and the governor had “agreed to a joint plan to end the violent activity in Portland directed at federal properties and law enforcement officers”. “That plan includes a robust presence of Oregon State Police in
downtown Portland.” He added that “state and local law enforcement will begin securing properties and streets, especially those surrounding federal properties, that have been under nightly attack”. The governor tweeted on Wednesday: “They have acted as an occupying force & brought violence. Starting tomorrow, all Customs and Border Protection & ICE officers will leave downtown Portland.” But she added that federal officers from the US Marshals Service and Federal Protective Service will stay at the courthouse, where they are usually based. After the announcement, Mr Trump, a Republican, declared victory, tweeting: “If the Federal Government and its brilliant Law Enforcement (Homeland) didn’t go into Portland one week ago, there would be no Portland. “It would be burned and beaten to the ground. If the Mayor and Governor do not stop the Crime and Violence from the Anarchists and
The presence of federal law enforcement officers on the streets of Portland is controversial.
Agitators immediately, the Federal Government will go in and do the job that local law enforcement was supposed to do!” WHAT HAPPENED IN PORTLAND? The security forces were sent there on 4 July to protect federal buildings that were vandalised during weeks of protests against
racism and police brutality following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in May. Their deployment exacerbated the civil unrest, especially when footage emerged of demonstrators being grabbed off the street by federal officers and forced into unmarked cars. The governor and Portland
Mayor Ted Wheeler, both Democrats, complained they never asked for the federal intervention, blasting it as an election-year stunt by the US president. The Mark O Hatfield Federal Courthouse in the city centre has become a nightly battleground, with both federal officers and demonstrators injured in bloody confrontations. According to oregonlive.com, medics, journalists and legal observers have also been hurt by rubber bullets and pepper balls fired by the federal officers. In tandem with the crackdown in Portland, the Trump administration has sent in federal agents to several Democratic-run US cities rocked by rising gun crime: Chicago, Kansas City and Albuquerque. The US Department of Justice said on Wednesday it would also send federal officers to three more Democratic-run US cities Cleveland, Detroit and Milwaukee - owing to “disturbing increases in violent crime, particularly homicides”. (BBC)
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World News Coronavirus: Virus isolation period ‘to go up from seven to 10 days’ in England
Nancy Pelosi said she would view “failure to wear a mask as a serious breach of decorum”
Pelosi warns maskless lawmakers may be thrown out THE US House of Representatives has ordered all members and staff to wear masks as the nation’s death toll from coronavirus passed 150,000. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned anyone who breaks the new rule face being removed from the chamber. She took the decision after Louie Gohmert, a Texas Republican often seen around the Capitol without a face covering, tested positive on Wednesday. He had been due to travel that day with US President Donald Trump. WHAT DID THE HOUSE SPEAKER SAY? Mrs Pelosi, a California Democrat, said on the House floor on Wednesday evening that members would be allowed to remove their masks when addressing the chamber. “The chair expects all members and staff to adhere to this requirement as a sign of respect for the health, safety, and wellbeing of others present in the chamber and surrounding areas,” she said. Mrs Pelosi said she would view “failure to wear a mask as a serious breach of decorum”, warning the House Sergeant at Arms could kick out anyone who did not wear a mask. According to GovTrack.us, 10 members of Congress - three Democrats and seven Republicans - have confirmed they tested positive, or were diagnosed with coronavirus.
WHAT DID LOUIE GOHMERT SAY? Mr Gohmert, 66, discovered he was infected when he was routinely tested under White House travel protocol because he had been due to fly with President Trump to Texas on Wednesday. The eighth-term lawmaker returned to his office to inform his staff in person of the positive result. He wore a mask during the meeting, according to US media. He also gave an interview in which he pondered whether his mask was to blame for infecting him. “I can’t help but wonder if by keeping a mask on and keeping it in place, I might have put some germs - some virus - on to the mask and breathed it in,” he told Texas station KETK. He was one of a contingent of around two dozen Republicans often seen on the House floor without masks. On Tuesday, Mr Gohmert frequently removed his face covering during a nearly five-hour hearing with Attorney General William Barr. A photo on Twitter shows the two men in proximity, neither wearing masks. According to the Department of Justice, Mr Barr will be tested for Covid-19 as a result of the interaction. Despite mixed messages early in the pandemic, public health experts now agree that wearing face coverings greatly reduces the spread of Covid-19, and is vital to controlling the infection’s spread. (BBC)
THE length of time people with coronavirus symptoms will have to self-isolate for is expected to be increased from seven to 10 days in England. It comes as ministers try to avoid a second outbreak of the virus in the UK. Currently, people showing the main symptoms - a new continuous cough, high temperature or loss of taste or smell - have to self-isolate for a week. But Health Secretary Matt Hancock is expected to announce later that the isolation period is being extended. It is unclear if the devolved nations will follow the UK government’s lead, but the current guidance was adopted UK-wide. The anticipated announcement comes after the prime minister warned of signs of a “second wave” of the pandemic in parts of Europe. There have also been concerns about several local outbreaks across the UK, including in Oldham, Wrexham and Staffordshire. Meanwhile, the government is also expected on Thursday to review the restrictions in Leicester again, a month after the city was put into extended lockdown
Currently, people showing the main symptoms - a new continuous cough, high temperature or loss of taste or smell - have to self-isolate for a week.
following a spike in cases. As coronavirus is new, there is a lack of certainty over how long someone remains infectious. Research shows a person can be infectious two days before symptoms develop and carry on being infectious during the period they have symptoms. For most, that lasts no more than seven days. Those who have symptoms longer are already advised to carry on self-isolating. But the decision to insist everyone isolates for 10 days is likely to have been made for a number of reasons. There is plenty of evidence that people continue to shed the virus
after symptoms end - although the degree to which this represents a risk of passing on the infection to another person is not clear. Another factor that may have played a role in the decision is that widespread testing is beginning to pick up people in the asymptomatic stage. And, finally, it sends an important signal. By extending the length of isolation, it acts as a warning against complacency. Under the current rules, people who show signs of having the virus have to stay at home for seven days after showing symptoms, and others in the household are told to self-isolate for 14 days.
US election: Biden pledges billions to improve racial equality DEMOCRATIC presidential contender Joe Biden has promised to spend tens of billions of dollars to help people of colour overcome economic inequality, if he wins the election in November. In a speech in his home town of Wilmington, Mr Biden promised to boost opportunities for black, Latino and Native American businesses. He accused President Donald Trump of stoking the flames of racism. He also accused Mr Trump of failing to protect people from coronavirus. Mr Biden holds a clear lead over the president in national polls. He said he would choose his running-mate “in the first week in August”. He has already promised to choose a female vicepresidential candidate. “This election is not just about voting against Donald Trump,” Mr Biden said. “It’s about rising to this moment of crisis, understanding people’s struggles and building a future
Joe Biden has accused President Trump of stoking the flames of racism.
worthy of their courage and their ambition to overcome.” The former vice-president to Barack Obama accused Mr Trump of playing politics of division. “This is about trying to split the country. And so far, thank God, the American people aren’t having any of it,” he said. “Did you ever think you’d see 77% of the people saying Black Lives Matter? Because they see
what happens. And they’re not buying into this racial division. That’s what he’s done since the beginning.” Mr Biden said he would “leverage more than $150 billion [£116 billion] in new capital and opportunities for small businesses that have been structurally excluded for generations”. This would include by increasing access low-interest business loans. (BBC)
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Drake overtakes Madonna and The Beatles to break US Billboard chart record DRAKE has broken the record for the most top 10 singles in the history of the US Billboard chart, overtaking previous record-holder Madonna. The Canadian rapper and singer scored his 39th and 40th top 10 hits on this week’s countdown, as the vocalist on DJ Khaled’s singles Popstar and Greece. The feat comes just 11 years after his first appearance in the top 10, with his breakthrough hit, Best I Ever Had. Madonna had held the record
since 2008, after surpassing The Beatles’ tally. The British band clocked up 34 top 10 hits between 1962’s Love Me Do and 1995’s Free As A Bird - which featured recovered vocals from the late John Lennon. Madonna tied the Beatles’ record with Don’t Tell Me, her 34th top 10, in February 2001; and overtook them with the Bond theme Die Another Day the following year. Her most recent appearance in the upper echelons of the US chart
Drake now has 40 top 10 hits in the US Billboard chart.
came in 2012, with Give Me All Your Luvin, which she performed at the Super Bowl half-time
concert. The star still holds the record for the most top 10 singles as a lead artist. She’s credited as the main performer on all 38 of her appearances in the top 10. Drake, however, can only claim the lead role on 25 of his entries, appearing as a featured vocalist on the other 15. That’s partly due to the collaborative nature of hip-hop, but it’s also evidence of the star’s prodigious work-rate. In addition to his top 10 singles,
he also holds the record for the most entries on the Hot 100 chart (224) and top 40 hits (113). Those tallies are boosted by streaming-era chart rules which make every track on an album eligible for the singles chart, as long as they gain enough streams or downloads. That means that when a hugely popular artist like Ariana Grande or Ed Sheeran releases an album, they’re all-but-guaranteed multiple entries on the Hot 100 the following week.
“The Oprah Conversation” will debut on the Apple TV+ streaming service.
Oprah Winfrey returns to talk show roots OPRAH Winfrey returned to her talk show roots with a new show, but this one is not on regular TV— it’s Apple TV+. On Thursday, “The Oprah Conversation” started on the streaming service. According to the company, the show was “filmed remotely and incorporating audience engagement,” and had the legendary media icon “lead timely and intimate discussions with today’s foremost newsmakers, thought leaders, and masters of their craft.”
The debut episode, titled “How to Be an Antiracist,” was expected to feature bestselling author Professor Ibram X. Kendi discussing matters of race with “white readers who confront their own racist beliefs.” “The Oprah Conversation” is also expected to include interviews with athlete and commentator Emmanuel Acho, who’s also the creator and host of the popular YouTube talk show “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black man.” That two-part installment streams on Aug. 7.
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‘Watchmen’ dominates 2020 Emmy nominations, but Netflix still rules the streaming universe
Watchmen” racked up 26 nominations, including outstanding limited series.
WHO watches the Watchmen? Everyone, apparently. The HBO series, about a masked police force and a present-day Tulsa, Okla., still dealing with the ripple effects of the 1921 race riots, took on even more significance this year during a summer of antipolice brutality and anti-racism protests around the country. Tuesday’s Emmy nominations reflected just that. “Watchmen” racked up 26 nominations, including outstanding limited series, lead actress (Regina King) and actor (Jeremy Irons), three for supporting actor (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jovan Adepo and Louis Gossett Jr.) and one for supporting actress (Jean Smart). Just behind that was “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” with 20 nominations for Amazon Prime. “I’m grateful for the continued love for all corners of our Maisel family,” Rachel Brosnahan said after being nominated for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” “I wish so much that we could be together to celebrate today but this (and some zoom cocktails) will certainly hold us over until we can get the band back together. The company we get to keep across these categories is insane. Thank you to the TV Academy!” But Netflix was the favorite son Tuesday, bringing home 160 nominations and shattering the previous record for a single season, which HBO set last year with 137.
DONALD KNOWLES
Back Salina Grand Turk
LABOURER
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. To work 5 days a week. Salary: $7 per hourly
CONTACT: 245 64 39
Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.
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“Ozark,” starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney, was Netflix’s most-nominated series with 18. The show, which released its third season in March, is up for best drama series, while Bateman and Linney are nominated in the lead actor and lead actress in a drama series categories. Netflix also saw “The Crown,” which stars Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth, earn 13 nominations. The show is a finalist for best drama series, while Colman is nominated for lead actress in a drama. HBO finished second among networks with 107 nominations, 26 of which were from “Watchmen.” “Succession,” the HBO family drama about an uber-wealthy media conglomerate, tied “Ozark” for third overall with 18. “It’s really gratifying for the show,” “Succession” star Matthew Macfayden told the Daily News. “It’s an ensemble beast. Logan’s (Brian Cox) character is the character we all sort of orbit around and that’s the point of the show but it’s the strength of the writing that there’s such an awful lot going on. I guess that’s just the way it works. It’s very nicely balanced.” Netflix’s massive nomination haul came more than four months after the coronavirus crisis caused lockdowns across the globe. The stay-at-home order across most states coincided with a massive rise in Netflix subscriptions, as the streaming service set a record with 15.8 million new accounts between January and March. The streaming site saw 52 of its programs receive nominations this year, as bored viewers lapped up any content they could get. NBC was third among the networks with 47 nominations across all of its shows, while ABC finished fourth with 36, and the FX Networks rounded out the top five with 30. Also impacting the Emmys field this year was the addition of new streaming services Apple TV+, Disney+ and Quibi. Each of the new platforms earned multiple nominations Tuesday. “The Mandalorian,” the first live-action “Star Wars” series, debuted on Disney+ in November and is now up for best drama series. This marks the first time that a streaming service in its first year has earned a nomination in that coveted category.
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Mick Jagger and Lorde urge politicians to get permission for campaign songs MICK Jagger, Lorde, Sia and Blondie are among the artists demanding that US politicians seek permission before playing their songs at rallies. They’re among more than 50 acts who’ve signed an open letter calling for new rules on how their music is used. The letter calls on Democrats and Republicans to “establish clear policies requiring campaigns to seek consent” from songwriters and artists. Campaign music has been a heated topic throughout the 2016 and 2020 elections. Artists including Rihanna, Adele, The Rolling Stones, Panic! At The Disco and the estate of Prince have asked the President Trump to stop using their music at his rallies, with some threatening legal action.
Technically, US copyright laws give politicians carte blanche to use recorded music at their rallies - as long as the venue has a public performance licence issued through a songwriters’ association such as ASCAP or BMI. However, there is some leeway for an artist to complain their image and reputation is being damaged by the repeated use of a song without their express permission. The new letter, organised by the Artist Rights Coalition (ARA), addresses that point in its third paragraph. “Being dragged unwillingly into politics in this way can compromise an artist’s personal values while disappointing and alienating fans - with great moral and economic cost,” it says. “For artists that do choose to engage politically in campaigns
The six-episode live action series is set to take place 1200 years before the events of the current series.
Netflix has ‘Witcher’ prequel series, ‘Blood Origin’ underway HENRY Cavill’s popular swordand-sorcery series “The Witcher” may not have a second season immediately underway, but fans can rejoice about a prequel. On Tuesday, Netflix announced plans for a six-episode live action series set to take place 1,200 years before the events of the current series, based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s novels that center on supernaturally-empowered beast hunters known as Witchers.
“As a lifelong fan of fantasy, I am beyond excited to tell the story ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin,‘ ” showrunner Declan de Barra said in a statement. “A question has been burning in my mind ever since I first read ‘The Witcher’ books – What was the Elven world really like before the cataclysmic arrival of the humans? I’ve always been fascinated by the rise and fall of civilizations, how science, discovery and culture flourish right before that fall.”
More than 50 artists signed the open letter, and gave lawmakers a deadline of 10 August for a response.
or other contexts, this kind of unauthorised public use confuses their message and undermines their effectiveness. “Music tells powerful stories
and drives emotional connection and engagement - that’s why campaigns use it, after all! But doing so without permission siphons away that value.”
The ARA directs its letter at six political campaign organisations: the Republican and Democratic National, Congressional, and Senatorial committees.
28 CLASSIFIEDS GRACE BAY MEDICAL CENTER Neptune Plaza, Providenciales TCI Is seeking to employ a
Naturopathic Physician MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Must have a postsecondary/graduate degree or equivalent • Minimum of 5 years work experience • Must be on a register of a recognized Medical Board. MAIN DUTIES • Diagnose, treat and care for patients using natural
health process • Promote well-being by educating patients about health care management • Management of chronic and acute medical conditions Monthly salary $5000 - $6000 depending on experience. Belongers only need to apply. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.
EMAIL: CYNTHIA@GRACEBAYMEDICAL.COM PHONE: 649-941-5252, FAX: 649-946-8243 22005
CURTIS ANTHONY LIGHTBOURNE Palm Grove, Grand Turk
STORE CLERK
Duties: Greet customers Receive payments by cash, Credit cards and cheques, Issue receipts and change. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.
CONTACT: 231-3116
Belongers are encouraged To send copy of their resume To The Labour Board. This is for work permit renewal.
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PALM GROVE, GRAND TURK
HANDYMAN
Duties: To fix and maintain Mechanical equipment, Buildings and machines, Plumbing, painting and General repairs. To work 6 days per week salary $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 332-1456
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DRIVER Provo Gas, Industrial Park, Providenciales Phone 242-3131 Work Permit: Renewal Pay: $7 per hour, 6 days per week DUTIES: • Loads, secures, transports, and delivers propane to residential and commercial locations • Maintains the operational efficiency of vehicles by monitoring truck maintenance needs, conducting minor repairs and conducting maximum vehicle safety Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 22024
CLOVERLEAF AGENCY - 246-7382 Acting on behalf of clients
JUDITH SWANN
Central Square Road Whitby, North Caicos
1 LABOURER (RENEWAL)
Belmont, Bottle Creek North Caicos
EQUIPMENT CLEANER (RENEWAL)
Rate: $6.50 hr Description: Washing down all heavy equipment, Lubricate machinery, any jobs given by employer
CLUB PILLOWS Grace Bay. Seeks
65 Beachwood Grace Bay
Irrigation, Supervisor • Coordinate and track project progress and schedules. • Information reporting- Communicate with clients and staff both verbally and electronically. • Identify system issues and propose resolutions and inform clients and Maintenance Manager • Salary 400-450 / week base on experience and qualification
This is a position currently been hold by a Work permit
CONTACT: 941-5579
Leeward Palm, Providenciales
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ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS IRRIGATION LTD
• Assemble, draft, edit, and review reports, customer quotes, and technical documents. • Communicate scheduling changes and relevant infrastructure shifts to affected staff. • Provide technical support to other departments, including internet searches, materials sourcing and quality assurance.
Rate: $6.50 hr Planting and picking crop
DORRADO DEAN
Rate: $7.00 per hr Description: Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as cleaning yard, moving trash, etc
KACEY HIGGS
FRAMER (NEW)
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TILE LAYER
Must have at least 5 or more years experience and able to work with little or no supervision. Duties include but not limited to clean and level the surface to be tiled, measure and cut tile, arrange tiles according to the design plans, prepare and apply mortar or other adhesives, install tile in the planned area. Salary start at $12.00 per hour contact 941-4034 if interested. All Belonger are encouraged to submit copy of their resume to Labor. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 22023
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NOTICE NOTICE SCHEDULE 2 REGULATION 8 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 2018
REGULATION 8 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 2014 An Application, REGISTERED PR 14943, by BBF Cooper Jack Ltd. for the development of Beach Creation and Stabilization Works, 150 ft. Pier and Dredging. Has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Outline Development Permission on parcels 60721/85 – 99, 60720/93 & 100, Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales.
An Application, REGISTERED PR 14942, by Gordon Supply Ltd. For the development of Town Homes & Apartments has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on 60900/14,89 Leeward Going through on Providenciales. The application as submitted seeks planning consideration for a Six (6) Town Homes, Eight (8) Efficiency Units, & Eight (8) One-Bedroom Apartment Units.
Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty-eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.
Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, south Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty-eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.
Date: July 24th, 2020
Dated Posted: July 22nd, 2020 14943
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ISLAND FABRICATION AND MACHINERY South Dock, Providenciales. Is currently looking for
CERTIFIED WELDERS
APPLICANTS MUST BE:
• Able to weld carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum • Familiar with carbon stick, mig and tig welding processes • Able to measure, cut and fit accurately, without supervision
CONTACT 432-0024 Word Permit Renewal
DELLA COLLYMORE Front Street, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Duties: To clean and Maintain premises by raking And cleaning yard disposing of Refuse, cleaning windows and doors. SALARY: $6.25 per hour.
CONTACT: 232-5157 Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This is a renewal of work permit application.
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DJ'S VARIETY STORE
Osbourne Road. South Back Salina, Grand Turk
DOMESTIC WORKER
RENEWAL Details for this employment would be to complete cleaning chores, Salary attached to this position is $6.25 per hour.
CONTACT INFORMATION IS 242-0728 21988
ACE PLUMBING
#21 BUTTERFLY CLOSE
3 PLUMBER HELPERS RENEWALS
DUTIES: INSTALLING, FITTING, CUTTING PLUMBING PIPES. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK. SALARY $7.50 PER HOUR
CONTACT: 649-245-8046 QUALIFIED BELONGERS ARE ASKED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT 22024
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OPEN JOB POSITION DATE OPEN: July 27, 2020
DOMESTIC WORKER
LABOURER
JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Preparing meal ingredients for the Cooks, which include washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing ingredients. • Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures. • Keep track of cooking materials and utilizes. • Scrape food from dirty dishes, wash them by hand or place them in the racks to conveyor through the dishwashing machine. • Set up and breakdown buffet. • Empty trash containers as required and maintain assign work station in a safe and sanitary condition. • Maintain cleanliness of work and kitchen areas using proper cleaning chemicals. • Work cohesively with kitchen cooks, sous chefs and head chef. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them. • Gather and empty trash, service, clean, and supply restrooms. • Maintain Controlling stocks for daily use in the department (cleaning products, mop heads, etc.). • Working within the constraints of Health and Safety and adhere to any Health and Safety policies. • Perform nightly deep cleaning of common areas of resort; work overnight and split shifts. • Participate in dishwashing, garbage removal, silver polishing, pot washing or any other areas as necessary in accordance with department needs. • Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers. • Ensure water temperature, and chemical level/proper uses of chemicals are appropriate for cleaning. • Take all necessary action to reduce the loss of silverware, flatware, china and glassware. • Collect towels from around beach and pool. • Work closely with the kitchen and restaurant staffs to ensure quality production. • Ability to multitask, responsible, organize, basic repairs and basic culinary skills. • Ability to maintain computerizes filing system and records as per organization procedure. • Ability to bent, stand for long hours and knowledge of cleaning equipment’s and machines. • Ability to walk up and down stairs, bent, physical strength, stamina and lifts 50lbs. • Ability to comprehend and communicate in fluent English. • Excellent communication skills through effectively communicating with guests and management. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker.
Qualified Islanders can email their resume to turcrehu02@clubmed.com; however candidates must submit a copy of their resume to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.63 per hour.
DOMESTIC WORKER JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Making sure all rooms are clean and in top condition for new arrivals and existing guests. • Ensure lobbies, lounges, common areas, restrooms, corridors, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met. • Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers. • 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. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker. Qualified Islanders can email their resume to turcrehu02@clubmed.com; however candidates must submit a copy of their resume to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.63 per hour
Qualified Islanders can email their resume to turcrehu02@clubmed.com; however candidates must submit a copy of their resume to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.63 per hour
LABOURER JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Load laundry into washer and add specified cleaning agents. • Sort all linens and treat stains. • Take wet, clean items and dry as directed. • Sort and fold or hang clean dried items. • Ability to walk up and down stairs, bent, physical strength, stamina and lifts 50lbs. • Collect all dirty lines from rooms. • Prepared and distributed towels, lines and rags to different departments.
• Operated liner feeder, and table’s linen ironing machines. • Monitored and operated computer driven washers and dryers according to recommended capacity and manufacture guidelines. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker. Qualified Islanders can email their resume to turcrehu02@clubmed.com; however candidates must submit a copy of their resume to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.63 per hour
STEWARD JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Maintain Controlling stocks for daily use in the department (cleaning products, mop heads, etc.) • Assisting with the opening or closing of the restaurant and kitchen. • Set-up/breakdown barbecue, bonfire, banquet scheduled events. • Working within the constraints of Health and Safety and adhere to any Health and Safety policies. • Perform nightly deep cleaning of the restaurant, kitchen; work overnight and split shifts. • Participate in dishwashing, garbage removal, silver polishing, pot washing or any other stewarding area as necessary in accordance with department needs. • Ensure water temperature, and chemical level/proper uses of chemicals are appropriate for cleaning. • Knowledge of operating a forklift. • Take all necessary action to reduce the loss of silverware, flatware, china and glassware. • Work closely with the kitchen and restaurant staffs to ensure quality production. • Ability to multitask, responsible, communicate, organize, general repairs and basic culinary skills. • Ability to maintain computerizes filing system and records as per organization procedure. • Ability to lift, bent, stand for long hours and knowledge of cleaning equipment’s and machines. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker. Qualified Islanders can email their resume to turcrehu02@clubmed.com; however candidates must submit a copy of their resume to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.99 per hour Candidates must have the ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts, split shifts, overnight shifts and including weekends and Holidays. 22013
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MAC MOTORS LTD.
DOMESTIC WORKER • Clean Showroom & Bathrooms • Clean kitchen, takeout garbage • Must be willing to work on weekends/holidays • Must have a clean TI police record and a drivers license This Ad is for work permit renewal. However, this position is open to all suitable Turks & Caicos Islanders. Starting Wage: $6.25/hour Drop your resume off at Mac Motors Ltd. 1089 Leeward Highway, Providenciales TCI or contact us on 649-339-3841
CLEANER • Clean Showroom & Bathrooms • Clean kitchen, takeout garbage • Must be willing to work on weekends/holidays • Must have a clean TI police record Starting Wage: $6.25/hour This Ad is for work permit renewal. However, this position is open to all qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders. Drop your resume off at Mac Motors Ltd. 1089 Leeward Highway, Providenciales TCI or contact us on 649-339-3841
LABOURER • Clean work shop & yard • Clean stores area, takeout garbage • Wash and detail vehicles • Must be willing to work on weekends/holidays • Must have a clean TI police record. This Ad is for work permit renewal. However, this position is open to all suitable Turks & Caicos Islanders. Starting Wage: $6.25/hour Drop your resume off at Mac Motors Ltd. 1089 Leeward Highway, Providenciales TCI or contact us on 649-339-3841
BODY REPAIR MECHANIC APPLICANT MUST: • Examine damaged vehicles and estimate needed repairs • Have knowledge and qualifications to repair & paint automotive bodies back to pre-damaged condition /manufacturer’s standard, using the appropriate repair techniques and tools (must have basic tools of trade; e.g. paint guns, sanders, etc.) • Be able to refinish parts by mixing paints, match colors, apply primer & finishing coats; use chassis liner jig safely to perform chassis realignment; • Have knowledge of mechanical accident processes; e.g.: suspension drive shaft, steering & tracking; trim & lock, replacing glass and windscreens • Demonstrate sound knowledge of welding TIG/MIG, gas welding & brazing, and safety procedures during welding process • Present last four (4) years of work experience & two reference letters from past employers This Ad is for work permit renewal. However, this position is open to all qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders. Remuneration: Basic Wage (Retainer) - $6.25 per hour plus commission. Drop your resume off at Mac Motors Ltd. 1089 Leeward Highway, Providenciales TCI or contact us on 649-339-3841 or email at Jodell@ claymore.tc
LEMON 2 GO
ACCOUNTS CLERK
Applicants must have five to ten years in Financial Accounting auditing and reporting. Must be proficient in cash flow projection and in using QuickBooks and POS systems for inventory control and projections. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare automated financial reports, statements and projections. Work requires professional written and verbal communication and
interpersonal skills to deal with customers and suppliers. Salary is approximately $800/week and willing to work long hours, weekends and holiday if needed. Preference will be given to applicants who completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance or Business Administration Excellent reference from previous employers a must.
Prospective applicants including Islanders can bring all applications with two letters of recommendation citing relevant experience in the same industry to Services by EA located at 65 Beechwood Rd, Grace Bay Village, Providenciales or e-mail to yvonne@eagrouptci.com. Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview. This position is currently held by work permit holder. 21934
LABOURER Kenneth Iulo is seeking a Labourer for the upkeep and maintenance of the grounds at his residence situated in Leeward Going Through, Provo. This position is held by a Work Permit Holder. Salary for this position is $6.50 per hour.
Belongers only can send their clean police record and CV, no later than July 31st, 2020 to: Kenneth Iulo, C/oMisick & Stanbrook, Leeward Hwy, Providenciales. Tel: 339-2010 Email: info@misickstanbrook.tc. 21986
SURFside Ocean Academy
SWIM TEACHERS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS: -Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Trainer -National Lifeguard Instructor & Examiner -Standard First Aid Instructor/ Examiner -TCI drivers license Salary: $15-20/hour
Submit resume to morgan@ surfsideoceanacademy.com or contact 231-5437, or to our office at Grace Bay Circle, Grace Bay Club, Providenciales, TCI This is for a work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 22028
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Schedule 2 Regulation 8 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 2018 An Application, REGISTERED PR 14931, by BBF COOPER JACK LTD. For the development of Residential Community has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Outline Development Permission on 60721,92 ,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,124,125,141,142,143,144,145 & 60720/100, Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill on Providenciales. The application as submitted seeks planning consideration for the development of Thirty-One (31) Town Homes, Nine (9) Single Family Dwelling Homes, Thirty-One (31) Residential Boat Slips, Restaurant, Storage Building, Gym, Beach Bar, Swimming Pool, Swimming Pool Cabanas, club House, Back of House and Beach T-Head Pier. Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, south Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty-eight (28) days of publication of this Notice. Dated Posted: July 22nd, 2020 22021
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LIZ’S BAKERY & FOOD
LABOURER
Sweeping the floor with brushes or dust control mop. Mop the floor with wet mop. Empty waste bins. Transporting waste materials, dust, wash the utensils, clean baking pans. To clean the toilets, hand basins, sinks. Clean the ovens when cold. SALARY: 6.25 per hour RENEWAL, THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER
Industrial Park. 231-1612
LABOURER
Manually move material from one place to another. Use signals, when necessary, to assist machine operators who are moving larger pieces of items. Ensure a clean and orderly workplace. Locate & remove pallets of merchandise in storage locations. clean the yard, transporting garbage outside the property. Assist with other work. To work across a wide variety of weather conditions. SALARY: 6.25 per hour
Renewal, Belonger will be given first preference. 22044
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MJ CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Dock Yard, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
CLEANER Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 341-3398
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 22038
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PROVO STORAGE LTD
Five Cays, 231-6250
MOVIN SWANN Back Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
SHANTEL MISSICK
#19 Lucayan Rd., Long Bay 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 housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 348-0321
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position22016
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 22017
CONTACT: 243-7615
CONTACT: 242-3444
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 22039
RETREAT KITCHEN Unit 102 Grace Bay Court, Grace Bay
DISHWASHER
REQUIREMENTS: English speaking, Hardworking, Team player, 2 years kitchen experience. Pay: $8/hr, 20 hrs per week DESCRIPTION: Looking for a motivated and hardworking team player with 2 years kitchen experience. Candidates must speak English with flexible working hours. CONTACT: LINDSAY MENSEN 649-431-7039 INFO@RETREATTC.COM
West Road, Grand Turk
BEACH ATTENDANT
Express Equipment Ltd P.O. Box 1125, South Dock Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands
Hydraulic Technician
• Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users. • Undertake other duties as assigned (e.g. repair of hydraulic systems, make hydraulic hoses etc.) • Keep logs of work and report on issues. Must possess suitable mechanic background (Degree preferred) as well of experience with in all aspects of automotive movil services/ repaired industry.
Duties: To set out beach Chairs and umbrellas for Cruise ship passengers, to Offer and sell drinks to Customers. SALARY: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 246-7986
22019
DOMESTIC WORKER
SALES CLERK
Belongers are encouraged To send copy of their resume To The Labour Board. This position is currently held a work permit holder.
22034
LABOURER
CONTACT: 242-6174 EMAIL: BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
22037
CONTACT: 442-0116
22036
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Alice & Alice Shopping Center, Airport Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 231-3892
This position is currently held by a work permit holder Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Department 21992
ANDREA BEAUTY SALON
SOUTH BACK SALINA Grand Turk
DOMESTIC WORKER Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and Assisting with cooking and any other chores. Salary: $6.50 per hour.
BLACK DIAMOND BAR
OSBORNE ROAD Grand Turk
Back Salina, 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, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 hourly
PALOMA VARIETY
22029
LORENZO FRANCIS
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work • To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a work permit holder.
CONTACT: 242-1910
Drop off resumes/cv at the office located on P.O Box 1125 South Dock Rd. or at Labour Department in Providenciales or email: admin@expresequipmentjcb.com Phone: (649) 946-5919/ (649) 245-2897. Fax: (649) 941-7935
KAREN COX
SCHOOL HILL, FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
Belongers are asked to send A copy of their resume to the Employment Services. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder.
Duties: Greet customers, Receive payments by cash, Credit cards and cheques, Issue receipts and change. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.
Salary: With experience and qualifications salary range $15-$30 per hour. Must have own tools
Belongers only need apply
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly
MAGGIE’S RENTALS
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NATURE OF POSITION:
DOMESTIC WORKER
21993
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
• Build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements. • Inspect machines, engines, transmissions etc. and run diagnostics tests to discover functionality issues. • Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability. • Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner • Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems. • Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components. • Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery.
North Side, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
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CONTACT: 243-5715
22030
Back Salina, Grand Turk
BARMAIDS
Duties: Mix and Serve drinks. Keep counter areas and tables clean. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 441-6288 Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a work permit holder.
22033
DO DO RIB CAGE North Back Salina Grand Turk
BARMAID
Duties: Mix and Serve drinks. Keep counter areas and tables clean. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 241-4747
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a work permit holder. 22030
LA BREEZA CLUB
LIGHTHOUSE ROAD Grand Turk
2 BARMAIDS
Duties: Mix and Serve drinks. Keep counter areas and tables clean. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 241-4027
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Positions are currently held by a work permit holders. 22032
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EDELINE MALVOISIN
DIVE PROVO
UNIT 101 PORTS OF CALL PLAZA, GRACE BAY Is looking for an experienced
PADI/SSI Scuba Instructor
PO Box 329, Graceway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies Tel 649 333 5638 Email: director@provoprimary.com Website www.provoprimary.com
JOB VACANCIES
To teach courses and conduct tours. Preference will be given to those with professional boating experience.
OTHER DUTIES INCLUDE: Equipment cleaning and maintenance as well as
Contact: 946-5029 Email: diveprovo2020@gmail.com
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 22041
The following positions are available to commence on September 2020.
HEAD OF SCHOOL/TEACHER
Responsible for the education and wellbeing of all students and for curriculum development throughout the school. You will also be required to teach Math and Social Studies up to Year 9. Applicants must have a Teaching Degree or similar teaching qualification. You must have at least ten years’ experience working within a British National Curriculum School. Salary range is commensurate with experience, posts of responsibility and qualifications, from $60,000 - $120,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week). This position is currently held by a work permit holder.
SCIENCE TEACHER
You will be required to teach Physics, Biology and Chemistry up to IGCSE level. Applicants must hold a Teaching Degree or similar teaching qualification. You must have five years’ experience working within a British National Curriculum School. Salary range is commensurate with experience, from $40,000 – $43,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week). This is a new position.
We invite prospective applicants who are Turks Islanders to send copies of their applications to Providenciales Primary & Middle School and to The Immigration Board.
Please send a full resume, letter of application, certificates and police check, together with the names and phone numbers of two referees, to Alison Williams at Director@provoprimary.com. The closing date for applications is 28th July, 2020
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22045
TIFFANY HANDFIELD
CLEANER
BARBER
NANNY
# 5, New sub-division, Five Cays. 243-5400
sweep the yard, remove debris from out, transport garbage from the yard, cleans door frame, windows. SALARY: 6.25 per hour Renewal, position is held by a work permit holder. Belonger will be given first preference
# 2 Musgrove Building Aviation drive / 243-5406
Cutting & Trimming. Shape Eye brows. Trimming beards or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers and other instruments. Pay: 8.00 per hour
22042
Renewal. This position is held by a work permit holder. Belonger will be given first preference
22046
Millennium Highway Blue Hills. 246-7892
care for my children, supervise while am at work, maintain the house clean, wash dishes, clean dining & living room, wash and iron. Pay: 6.25 per hour
Renewal. This position is held by a work permit holder. Belonger will be given first preference
22043
SUNNY FOODS WHOLESALE CASH & CARRY LTD Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Phone: 941-8112 Is seeking to Employee an
MUSIC TEACHER
CLASS TEACHER
Renewal, Belonger will be given first preference.
SUPER CUT BARBER SHOP
You will be required to teach Business Studies and Computer Science up to IGCSE level. Applicants must hold a Teaching Degree or similar teaching qualification. You must have five years’ experience working within a British National Curriculum School. Salary range is commensurate with experience, from $40,000 – $43,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week). This is a new position.
Your responsibilities will include caring for, planning for and teaching a class of primary school age children. Applicants must hold a Teaching Degree in Primary Education or similar teaching qualification. You must have at least two years’ experience working within a British National Curriculum School. Salary range is commensurate with experience, posts of responsibility and qualifications, from $36,000 - $43,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week). This position is currently held by a work permit holder.
LABOURER
To clean all areas within the yard, clean the gutters, trim down the trees in the yard, Sweeping and removing debris from outside, water the plants, repairs damage furniture and assist with other labour work around the property. Salary: $6.25 per hour.
RUPERT ROBINSON
BUSINESS STUDIES/COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER
You will be responsible for teaching music to children throughout the primary and middle schools. Applicants should hold a Teaching Degree and have previous experience teaching music. Salary range is commensurate with experience, from $36,000 – $43,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week).
upselling of instruction and courses. Flexibilty and friendly positive attitude essential, and the work schedule provides for up to 6 days per week including weekends and public holidays Salary: $130-150 daily
Millennium Highway 348-7997
Refrigeration Mechanic JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Fabricate and assemble structural and functional components of refrigeration system, using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment. • Lift and align components into position, using hoist or block and tackle. • Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments. • Test lines, components, and connections for leaks. • Install wiring to connect components to an electric power source. • Adjust valves according to specifications and charge system with proper type of refrigerant by pumping the specified gas or fluid into the system. • Mount compressor, condenser, and other components in specified locations on frames, using hand tools and acetylene welding equipment. • Performs planned maintenance, regular servicing, and repairs to refrigeration equipment of all types, sizes, and temperature ranges. • Coordinates work schedules with other departments and shops in order to keep inconvenience to a minimum.
REQUIREMENTS:
• • • • •
4- 5years experience in related field of work Knowledge of the HVAC or refrigeration tools, materials, and test equipment. Knowledge of repair, maintenance, and installation techniques. Skill in reading and understanding schematics. Skill in analyzing HVAC or refrigeration malfunctions from performance and test equipment readings and determining appropriate repairs. • Skill in both verbal and written communication. Salary for this position will commensurate with qualification and experience.
This Position is for work permit renewal interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of the resume to the Labour Department.
22010
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DOMINICAN FLAVOR
Easy Way Employment
COOK
Unit 10h & 11h Industrial Park, Williams Storage
Five Cays Road, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 347-9208
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 21995
Acting on behalf of
BARRY FASHION
RETAIL HELPER
- $6.25 hourly Assist and serve customers. Hang and Layout clothes. Assist with heavy lifting. Contact: 343-2559
R&L CONSTRUCTION
#36 Millennium Highway, Blue Hills
MAINTENANCE WORKER
- $6.50 hourly Painting, minor maintenance etc. Contact: 333-1236
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 21996
SAMANTHA’S CONSTRUCTION 125 RUBY HILL, FIVE CAYS, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking 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. • 6 days a week. Salary: $9 hourly
CONTACT: 242-0952
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 21998
JEAN MARIE WALKIN
Providenciales, (TCI). Seeking employment for the following:
HOME HELPER
Applicant duties are to cook, clean and wash at the home, etc. Salaries are $6.50 per hrs. Hours of work are 8hrs per day and 5 days per week. Positions is held by a work permit holder and Belongers are encourage to apply for the positions. Interested candidate may contact the employer at 1 (649) 344 8346 or the Employment Services, Labour Department, Providenciales, (TCI) regarding employment 22054
UNITED MULTICULTURAL INSTITUTION 332B BACK ROAD, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
FRENCH TEACHER
• Teaches French to students. • Works 4 to 5 days per week Salary: $1,500.00 monthly
CONTACT: 242-4551
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 22049
TREVOR MUSGROVE/T HOLDING LTD UNIT 106 OCEAN CLUB PLAZA GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
18 PELOTA YARD, BACK ROAD, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
APT #11 NORWAY ROAD, KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
MENULLA PRATT
OUTTEN ENTERTAINMENT
DOMESTIC WORKER
CARETAKER Help the patient get dressed,
EVENT PLANNER
JULIA JOSEPH
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 241-6657
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 21997
eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Run errands, remind patients of medications. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 331-8531
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 22001
Residence, Five Cays. Is seeking to employ a
CARETAKER
• Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Run errands, remind patients of medications. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 348-8986
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position
S&F WHOLESALE CASH AND CARRY LTD WEST ROAD CENTRAL, GRAND TURK Is seeking a
TWO LABOURERS -$6.50 hourly
21982
SILVER PALMS COTTAGE #24 SILVER PALM LANE, PROVIDENCIALES wishes to recruit a
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Assist with the offloading of containers, stacking groceries on the shelves, dispose of trash, ensuring that the business premises are kept clean and tidy at all times. • Must be willing to work 5-6 days a week.
Candidate must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Salary $7/ hr. Duties will include cleaning, dusting and washing. TCI Islanders are asked to send their resume to the Labour Board. This is a Renewal.
CONTACT: 946-2811
Contact Wesley at silverpalmstci@gmail. com TELEPHONE: 231-1239
Belongers are encouraged to apply Labour Board Work permit renewals 22056
DELTHIA RUSSELL-MISICK #182 Chalk Sound Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER/ CAREGIVER
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 231-4336
CONTACT: 244-2572
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder
# Pelota Yard, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
Planning events. Salary: $6.25 per hour CONTACT: 342-3327
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
22000
R&C SNACK BAR
RODEMIDE JOSEPH
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
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 22051
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21987
YADLEY DORVIL LONG BAY HILLS, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a
HELPER
Take care of children Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 331-5699 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
21999
#100 Walter Cox Street, Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
GARDENER
• Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $275 weekly
CONTACT: 241-6307
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 22003
PROFESSIONAL ISLAND LOOKS Grace Bay Beach & Lower Bight Beach, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
SALES ATTENDANT
• Verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department. • 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 244-7519
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 22015
PROVO STEVEDORING
Port Administration Building, P.O. Box 427, South Dock Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Cleaning offices and bathrooms. Salary: $6.50 hourly CONTACT: 649-9418975/941-8890/941-8891
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 22004
SUNNY FOODS RETAIL & WHOLESALE LTD PROVIDENCIALES Is now interviewing for the following positions:
LABOURER
• Responsible for doing Manuel work • Loading and unloading Container • Assisting in stocking shelves • Should be physically fit to lift products 50lb or
more . • Being able to work at heights • Committed to work flexible hours, days, nights, weekends and holidays Salary $7.75 per hour.
CONTACT: 941-8112
This Position is for work permit renewal interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of the resume to the Labour Department. 21984
IDALIA ASTWOOD
BLU CONSULTANT
DOMESTIC WORKER
SECURITY CONSULTANT
Back Salina, Grand Turk
Duties: Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and Assisting with cooking and any other chores. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.
CONTACT: 243-0591 This position is for work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged To send copy of their resume To The Labour Board.
22026
ISLAND ROCK PLAZA UNIT #9, GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a
Research threat risks, security management, reporting, must be deeply familiar with risk management etc. Salary: $75k per annum minus NIB & NHIP
CONTACT: 339-6974
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 22018
34 CLASSIFIEDS ADNER LOUIS
BEHIND MARAH, BIBLE STREET #183 Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 342-5354
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 22072
COLLEN DELANCY #830A LEEWARD HWY, THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
MUSICIAN
Perform for crowds. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 241-1377
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
22161
AMG CAICOS ENTERPRISES
SALES/ GRAPHIC ARTIST
Duties: Must hold a bachelor’s Degree, organized, selfmotivate and willing to travel. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Graphic Design Programs Must have own transportation and willing to work long hours Salary: 2,500.00 per month
CONTACT: 649-343-6586 PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE ON THE VOICEMAIL
This position is for a new applicant qualified Belongers are encouraged to submit their resume to the Labor Department 17357
COUGAR HOLDINGS LTD
JACKSON ROCK Back Salina, Grand Turk
MASON HELPER Duties: To mix mortar, Assist the Mason to lay Bricks and stone. Salary: $6.50 per hour.
CONTACT: 344-5323
Belongers are asked to send A copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This is for work permit renewal. 22102
THOMAS SWANN
45 Universal Rd Provo Industrial Park. ARE SEEKING
Address: Brezee Brae, Grand Turk. Is seeking to employ a
1 ONSITE LABOURER
LABOURER
DUTIES INCLUDE SITE MAINTAINANCE AND CLEANING SALARY $6.50PH 8 HRS PER DAY 6 DAYS PER WEEK This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should send copies of their application to the immigration board and KINDLY EMAIL centralstoragetci@gmail.com Contact: 231-6678 22097
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. To work 5 days a week. Salary: $7.50per hourly
CONTACT: 3321022
Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 20079
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TJ’S CONSTRUCTION LTD.
KERENE STILES
MASON
DOMESTIC WORKER
West Road, Grand Turk
Duties: Repair, Maintain And alter buildings, Retaining and boundary, Walls, mix mortar, Plastering, lay Bricks and stone. Salary: $7.00 per hour.
CONTACT: 245-4888
Belongers are asked to send A copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This position is Currently held by a work permit Holder. 22104
DA CONCH SHACK
#51 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 946-8877
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position
22059
LINDA WILLIAMS
Back Salina, 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 housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 232-2399
CAICOS MARINA & SHIPYARD
CLEANER/ YARD LABOURER CLEANER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Clean and clear yard of all brush and unwanted vegetation and dispose of same in a correct manner • Performs general sweeping, scrubbing, mopping of hardwood, laminate, or tiled floors • Maintaining and upkeep of all cleaning equipment, supplies and products • Ensuring safe and sanitary storage and care of products
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• Disposal of trash from bins and containers • Polishing furniture and room accessories as needed • Scrubbing sinks, basins, and toilets in private and public bathrooms • Keeping all public spaces neat and tidy • Cleaning windows, glass surfaces and mirrors • Wash and detail boats according to instructions • Clean docks and surroundings
Application: applications must be submitted in writing and delivered by hand to Caicos Marina and shipyard, Long Bay Highway, Providenciales. Prior experience working at a marina would be a plus. Salary paid at hourly rate of $7.00. closing date for application is August 15th, 2020 21991
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 22071
HOSPITAL ROAD Grand Turk
Duties: Cleaning mopping, Dusting, sweeping and Polishing and other household Chores. Salary: $6.50 per hour.
CONTACT: 345-8239
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume. To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by A work permit holder. 22089
DEEP BLUE CLEANING SERVICES #1, 16 Ingham Cl, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
JANITOR
• Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 345-5284
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 22082
CONTACT: 345-1428
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 22101
DELICIOUS DISHES
21 AIRPORT ROAD, ELITE PLAZA, HOUSE #3 Is seeking to employ a
KITCHEN HELPER
Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. Salary: $8 hourly
CONTACT: 344-2420
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position
22084
2 STORE CLERKS
Receive payment by cash, and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 346-6920 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 22060
BABYSITTER Duties include taking care
HOUSEKEEPER
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. INTERESTED BELONGERS MAY APPLY TO NAKIERWILSON@GMAIL.COM. ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW. 22075
CARETAKER
• Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry. Administer medication intake • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
LELE’S INTERNET CAFE
DAVID COESTER
of toddlers, maintaining the household, daily chores such as sweeping, mopping, washing. Hours: Monday to Saturday 2pm10pm. Wage: $6.50 an hour
Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
Black Crow Rd., Kew Town/ Close to Mary Jane Lane, Blue Hills. Is seeking
NAKIER WILSON
#18 Moores Lane, Juba Sound, Providenciales. is hiring a
KASSANDRA ROCK
#35 Nina Lane, leeward, Providenciales
Duties: Performing a variety of Housekeeping chores such as Sweeping, mopping, dusting and Polishing to ensure all rooms are Madeup and kept tidy. monthly salary $1200.
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER 232-1643 EMAIL ADDRESS SWIFTDELIVERY@ TCIWAY.TC. RENEWAL WORK PERMIT 22107
NMS BEAUTY SALON
#7 Sams Plaza, Down Town Is seeking to employ a
COSMETOLOGIST
Shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. Makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, nail and skin care services. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 345-8665
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 22064
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MYRLENE PIERRE HOSPITAL ROAD, GRAND TURK
LABOURER
Duties: To clean and Maintain premises by raking And cleaning yard disposing of Refuse, cleaning windows and doors. SALARY: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 332-0732
this position is for work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Department 21968
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ARNOLD GARDINER Major Hill, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a
DRIVER
• Drive and carry materials. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $12 hourly
CONTACT: 241-4990
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position
22069
C & B CONSTRUCTION
OVERBACK, GRAND TURK
CONSTRUCTION LABOURER
Help equipment operator, carpenters, and other skilled labor when necessary. Load or unload construction materials. Put together and take apart temporary structures, such as scaffolding. Perform site clean-up. Salary $7.50 per hour/ 6 days per week
CONTACT: 231-6432
This position is for a first time applicant Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 22105
JOB OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER COMPANY LIMITED (C.A.M)
MONEY TRANSFER CLERK TASKS WILL INCLUDE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO): • Process clients transfers in an efficient and timely manner. • Treat customers with respect and dignity and follow up on any claim they can have. • Manage with accuracy and care cash received from transactions. • Apply the company’s AML procedures and policies.
REQUIREMENTS • Must be willing to flexible hours, weekends and public holidays as required. • Must have basic knowledge of Spanish and Creole. • Must have good typing skills. • Must have high school education and at least (2) years of experience preferably as teller or in customer service. Salary: $9 hourly
Interested applicants can submit resumes to mremy@camtransfert. com or the human resources department, international transfer company ltd., #9 Aviation Drive, Down Town. 649-941-7671 Applicants are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Department This position is currently held by a work permit holder
LAS BRISAS RESTAURANT AND BAR
533 Chalk Sound Drive, Chalk Sound. Is seeking
1 DISHWASHER • Washing dishes, pots, pans, and flatware,. Preparing dining areas and kitchen for next shift by cleaning and restocking dining areas and cook stations • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 946-5306 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions for work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their work permit to Labor Department
22085
FIDELITY CONSTRUCTION TCI LTD. #12 BIBLE STREET, STAMMERS RUN
MASON
Rigby Hill, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
CONSTRUCTION LABOURER
Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, mixing concrete, hand tools to workers, and cleaning work site. Salary: $375 weekly
CONTACT: 347-4578
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
22057
JOSEPH BENJAMIN CAMPBELL LOWER BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 241-0663
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
22062
FIDELITY CONSTRUCTION TCI LTD. #12 BIBLE STREET, STAMMERS RUN
CARPENTER
• 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 a week Salary: $2,800 monthly
• 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. • 6 days a week Salary: $500 weekly
CONTACT: 231-4587
CONTACT: 231-4587
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is for work permit renewal
22052
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is for work permit renewal 22050
Saltmills Plaza, Providenciales requires the following:
South Dock Road, Providenciales, TCI Tel: 649-9413445. Fax 649-9413446/ P.O. Box 608
LOOKING FOR CARPENTERS
Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed, cut, shape and smooth lumber and other material (e.g. fiberglass) according to measurements. Build window frames, doors, staircases and frame buildings by using raw materials or pre-constructed items. Carve and assemble furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated. Salary starts $9-13 per hour.
22048
JERICHO BAPTIST CHURCH 57 Royal Ave, Providenciales. Is seeking a
MUSICIAN Duties will include playing of Piano Keyboard, Training for Music Department, Weekly vocal training for Praise Team, Choir, Music class. Work hours include the following every church service, special functions and Events. Week work schedule must be flexible, salary base on experience.
Contact number 941-4840 this position is for work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy to the Labour Department 20080
Y-A-3B CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of
D’ BOYS BARBER SHOP
other instruments. Contact: 344-4801
3 BARBERS - $7 HOURLY
SCOOTIE & JOSE MECHANIC BODY SHOP
#10 Morris Plaza, Airport Road
Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and
Roofer @ $10.00 per hour Mason @ $10.00 per hour Carpenter @ $10.00 per hour Painter @ $10.00 per hour Heavy Equipment Operator @ $12.00 per hour Electrician @ $15.00 per hour Plumber @ $10.00 per hour All applicants must have at least 10 years’ experience in the commercial and residential construction industry. Salary negotiable depending on qualification and experience level.
Email resume to gbeen@tciway.tc
22055
#036 Phase 2 Blue Hills
MECHANIC - $8 HOURLY
Repair cars. Contact: 343-4905
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 22035
C.N.X AUTO DEALER
FIVE CAYS, PROVIDENCIALES, (TCI) Seeking employment for the following:
Mechanic
Applicant duties are to fix vehicles and service vehicles etc. Salaries are $8:.00 per hrs. Hours of work are 8hrs per day and 5 days per week. Positions are vacant and Belongers are encourage to apply for the positions. Interested candidate may contact the employer at 1 (649) 242 8583 or the Employment Services, Labour Department, Providenciales, (TCI) regarding employment
22053
Bethany Baptist Church
BEEN CONSTRUCTION
TDMG CONCORDIA LTD
Qualified Belonger candidates should send their application to: invoices@tdmgltd.com or call 941-3445 Deadline August 3rd, 2020
22073
J&C CONSTRUCTION
250 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
JANITOR
• Be able to work in and around the church also the up keep of the premises. • Working hours are 7:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 649-941-4803/ 941-5632 EMAIL: BETHANY@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 21983
CHILD CARETAKER DARADO AND VIELKA FULFORD Cool Crest, Grace Bay are seeking to hire a caretaker for their children to work 5 days a week. Salary $6.25 per hour Interested applicants please call (649) 342-9534 between the hours of 9:00am - 5:00pm or email: vielka27@live.com. Also be sure to send a copy of all applications to the TCI Employment Services and Labour Department Position is currently vacant
22002
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JOB VACANCY NOTICE BY THE TCI INTEGRITY COMMISSION
COMPLIANCE OFFICER The Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the vacant position of COMPLIANCE OFFICER within the Commission. FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMPLIANCE OFFICER The functions and responsibilities of the Compliance Officer are (a) to assist the Senior Compliance Officer in the discharge of his/her responsibilities as are set out below, (b) to carry out any special projects as assigned by the Senior Compliance Officer (c) to deputize for the Senior Compliance Officer in his/her absence, (d) to carry out such duties, consistent with the mandates of the Commission, as may be assigned from time to time by the Commission, whether directly or through the Director, or the Senior Compliance Officer. PURPOSE AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF SENIOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER (a) To have oversight of the day-to-day management of the Compliance Unit of the Integrity Commission; (b) To manage, supervise and assist personnel of his/her Unit in ensuring that the Commission effectively and efficiently discharges its mandate as anti-corruption agency and institution protecting good governance, 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 Integrity Commission Ordinance, Political Activities Ordinance, Bribery Ordinance, the Code of Conduct for Persons in Public Life, and the Constitution to the extent relevant to the Commission. (c) To develop measures, including compliance policies, manuals and strategies aimed at strengthening the Integrity Commission’s ethical standards and anti-corruption efforts. OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF SENIOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER INCLUDE: • Manage the intake and secure storage of declarations and statements of registrable interests; Provide oversight of and lead in the reviews and examinations of declarations for compliance, ensuring completeness, accuracy, consistency and validity of information for purposes of issuance of Compliance of Certificate; • Provide oversight of and lead in the review and examination of statements of registrable interests for compliance, ensuring completeness, accuracy, consistency and validity of information for purposes of compiling and maintaining the Register of Interests; • Manage the execution of full audits on declarations and statements of registrable interests to determine if there is evidence of possible corruption, falsehoods or fraudulent representations; • Manage the examination of the practices and procedures of public bodies in order to facilitate the discovery of corrupt practices; • Assist public bodies in developing robust policy
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• • • •
and strategy to fight corruption and install integrity in their operations, including in the setting of ethics and compliance standards; Instruct, advise and assist the management of public bodies to put in place changes in practices or procedures necessary to prevent or reduce the occurrence of corrupt acts; Refine and improve on the current compliance policies and procedures and develop position papers on related issues; Provide ethics advice and information in relation to the Code of Conduct and conflict of interests matters; Design and implement training, communication and outreach strategy for “specified persons in public life”; Assist in other areas of work in the Commission as it becomes necessary;
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Auditing, Law or similar. • A minimum of ten years’ experience in auditing, financial investigations, compliance and fraud reviews, including at least 2 years at a senior managerial level. • Professional certifications, such as the CCEP, CIA and/or CFE would highly desirable. • Overseas work experience (ideally in the Overseas Territories), experience of working closely with other cultures, and/or experience working with public services in small Islands states. • A strong track record of achievement in audit and compliance and related work. COMPETENCIES AND OTHER DESIRABLE QUALITIES INCLUDE: • Possess and demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, probity and understanding of fiduciary responsibilities to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands; • Experience in administering a financial disclosure programme; • Knowledgeable of current “best practices” in ethics and compliance programs, policies and procedures; • Knowledge and understanding of global anticorruption and good governance laws and regulations and ethical codes; • Proven knowledge of public sector anti-corruption issues, policies and practices; • Excellent understanding of financial instruments and transactions including banking instruments, investment vehicles and instruments, cash flows, corporate structures, partnership arrangements, and similar; • Good knowledge of investigative strategies, principles and methods; • Ability and experience in conducting interviews, eliciting relevant information and dealing with a
wide range of stakeholders; • Good analytic and evaluation skills to identify procedural or compliance weaknesses, and strong problem-solving ability; • Be able to provide guidance on compliance and financial disclosure issues; • Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication and presentation skills • Ability to manage and review large volumes of data, as well as experience and skill in reviewing documentation to identify relevant evidence; • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and awareness of how to handle and maintain documents of evidentiary value; • Excellent IT competence, particularly in the use of spreadsheets, and the ability to drill down into computerised data to discover hidden information; • Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; • The ability to work under pressure and independently, as well as collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; • The applicant will particularly demonstrate suitability for a role that involves driving forward good governance, integrity and anti- corruption messages in the sensitive political and fragile financial, milieu of a small Overseas Territory. REMUNERATION Salary will be $60,000 per annum. LOCATION This position will be initially based in Grand Turk, for up to a 12 month period. There is the option, to be relocated to Providenciales, at the discretion of the Commission, at any time, during or after this period. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR TCI INTEGRITY COMMISSION ORDINANCE The successful candidate who is appointed to this post will be required to file with the Governor, a Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities, pursuant to section 39 of the Integrity Commission Ordinance. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants are requested to submit their CV together with an accompanying letter demonstrating why they would wish to work with the Commission and what particular attributes they would bring to its work. Certified copies of qualifications as well as the names and letters of two referees must be submitted with your application. Due to the Covid-19 safety precautions we kindly ask that all applications be submitted by email ONLY. For safety reason please do not send hard copies of your application to the Commission Offices. We thank you for your understanding.
The Deadline for the Submission of Applications is August 31, 2020 Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be notified.
Applications should be returned to the Secretary, TCI Integrity Commission either by email, fax, or mail Direct mail should be addressed to Mrs. Wanda Ariza, Secretary, The Integrity Commission, Franklyn Missick Building, Church Folly, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands. The contact details are: e-mail: secretary@integritycommission.tc; or Info@integritycommission.tc ; Tel. 9461941; Fax. 9461355.
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORTING TO: Board of Directors LOCATION: Invest Turks and Caicos Offices - Providenciales JOB SUMMARY: The Chief Executive Officer is the chief executive of Invest Turks and Caicos and is responsible for the success of the organization. Under the strategic direction of the Board of Directors, the CEO is expected to lead the implementation of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Government’s economic development vision, attract significant investments to the islands, oversee services for Micro, Small and Medium (MSME) businesses and support expanded sustainable development throughout the entire Turks and Caicos Islands. These investments will be expected to build a successful, sustainable economy and provide improved opportunities for employment and growth. As well, the Chief Executive Officer will be actively evaluating investment and related economic policies and advising Government how to improve the business climate and attractiveness of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Chief Executive is expected to be a strong leader who can develop a cohesive team within the organization and across TCI to drive new investment to the country. The CEO will ensure that the organization has motivated staff who produce positive results using best international practices. The position involves overseeing a staff of up to thirteen persons who are predominately highly trained investment professionals. The challenge is to build on the success of the Agency, communicate effectively with Government, and develop new policies and programs that attract and retain job-creating investments of all sizes and types. The successful candidate is expected to bring considerable international managerial or entrepreneurial experience to the position and be a communicator who is customer-focused and goaldriven. KEY OBJECTIVES: 1. To manage the day to day operations of Invest TCI through planning, organizing, coordinating, directing and controlling the functions of the Agency. This includes maintaining, modifying and implementing a rolling five-year Strategic Plan for the Agency, complete with annual marketing plans and budgets; monitoring financial and operational performance; and ensuring that the organization has a full complement of operating policies and procedures for both internal operations and for dealing with prospective investors and dailyoperations. 2. To facilitate and where necessary lead the approval of qualified investment from existing applicants and “shovel ready” projects. 3. To ensure the growth of an outstanding lead
generation system, along with a strong due diligence programme, a market intelligence capacity, investor outreach and network maintenance and enhancement using international bestpractices. 4. To ensure the effective, efficient and economic use of human, financial andphysical resources of the Agency. 5. To engage constructively with various government Ministries, other relevant organisations and agencies and the private sector, both locally and internationally to support quality investment projects and to market the country. 6. To generate significant foreign direct investment to the country. 7. To generate significant domestic investment through various small business programmes, including the MSME programme and financial assistance provided to the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED). 8. To lead investment promotion and trade missions to various locations and conduct awareness marketing to raise the profile of TCI as an investment destination. 9. To develop and manage a programme of legislation review and reform for various developmental programmes that encourage Inward Investment and seek opportunities for expansion and extension of Investment potential though variousagreements. 10. To carry out any other related activities as deemed necessary by the Board as essential to the organisation. PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: The preferred candidate should have a master’s degree in finance, business administration, economics or related field, plus preferably a certificate on Board management. EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE: Minimum of ten (10) or more years of senior management experience as a Vice-President or above at a private enterprise/company/agency engaged in investment development and/or investment/financing/marketing. The successful candidate will have proven skills in project finance, corporate development, and preferably involvement in a quasi-public role such as holding a senior position in a Chamber of Commerce, a National Economic advisory position, or as an industry association Director. Clear evidence of strong leadership skills, demonstrated management
skills, track record of successful lead generation and marketing along with a proven ability to mentor and grow staff. SKILLS: 1. Track record of excellence in current and previousemployment. 2. Demonstrably capable public speaker and presenter. 3. Proven skills in investment promotion, strategic planning, project management and execution, especially as related to development projects. 4. Understanding of budgetary procedures and operational budget development/ implementation. 5. Strong track record of leadership, sales success and investment facilitation/participation. 6. Strong track record of staff management and successful programme/projectimplementation. 7. Strong technical knowledge of project finance and financial legal structures. 8. Consistently displays integrity and model behavior. 9. Proven ability to motivate and develop teams/ people. 10. Strong writing and presentational skills. 11. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- innovative, creative and forward thinking 12. Adept in use of MS Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Word, internet and email. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 1. Fluent in written and oral English 2. Understanding of social, economic, cultural and historical issues facing the TCI and Investors. 3. Commitment to travel by air, land and sea. 4. Willingness to work outside normal office hours. SALARY AND ALLOWANCES: Salary is in the range of $100,000 to $120,000, negotiable based on qualifications and experience. A standard set of benefits and allowances are additional. DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS The deadline date for applications is August 31, 2020 Turks and Caicos time. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page.
Applications can be submitted by courier or delivered directly to Invest Turks and Caicos at Unit 2D, Courtyard Plaza, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, prior to the deadline. The application should be addressed to The Chairman - Invest Turks and Caicos and envelopes should have the words “Chief Executive Officer” clearly marked on the front. Alternatively, applications can be emailed to chairman@investturksandcaicos.tc The subject line in the email should read “Chief Executive Officer”. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.
38 CLASSIFIEDS PENTECOSTAL RESTORATION CENTER
#138 LOWER BIGHT ROAD, THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER • General maintenance
of the church property. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $7.50 hourly
CONTACT:332-6592
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 2065
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R&R ENTERPRISE
POSITION AVAILABLE
PRESSER
Magnolia Road, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a
• Minimum of 5 years experience in garment pressing with emphasis on specialty items; wedding gowns, cocktail dresses, drapes, suits etc. • Excellent finishing quality and efficiency is required. • Must be able to stand for long hours and manage hot working conditions. • Must be fluent in English and be a team worker. • All applicants will be required to demonstrate skills. • Pay is dependent on pieces pressed per hour, approx $12/hr. Qualified applicants should email CV to info@pioneertci. com or deliver to Pioneer office, #11 Village St, Grace Bay. Please fax/deliver copy to TCI Labour Office: 649-946-4164
22058
PAMPERED PAWS 61 Gumbo Limbo, Discovery Bay, Providenciales
DOG GROOMER - - - -
Must have written evidence of 3 years grooming experience for all breeds Must have written evidence of animal behavioral background Must have experience with Quickbooks Heavy lifting and daily cleaning routines required which include feces pick up and able to manually remove external parasites from tick infected animals. - Must have own transportation and willing to transport animals in vehicle. - Must be available to work 6 days per week - Starting Wage is $7 per hour based on experience.
DOG TRAINER - - - -
Must have 5 years experience obedience training- written evidence is required Must be qualified to conduct group and private classes Heavy Lifting and a flexible schedule is required Must be willing to work 6 days per week Understanding and willingness to utilize sanitary regulations in accordance to kennel licensing requirements - Must have experience with QuickBooks - Must have own transportation and willing to transport animals in vehicle. - Starting hourly wage is $7 per hour.
LABOURER - Experience is essential. No less then a minimum of 5 years consecutive and verifiable experience in grooming and animal behavior will be accepted, references will be required - Experience in Quickbooks - Must be able to read write and speak the English language - Must be able to start work at 6am - Must be able to bath dogs in preparation for grooming, including comb outs, brush outs, stripping, detangling, de-matting and clipping - Must be able to de-tick manually and use chemicals safely and responsibly - Cleaning of animals quarters outside and inside bathing and grooming areas, including feces pick up on a hourly basis - HEAVY LIFTING REQUIRED - Must have own transport and willing to transport animals in vehicle - Hourly rate is $7 and is based on experience. All positions are currently held by work permit holders. Belongers are encouraged to send their resume to labor department and Pampered Paws Only qualified persons will be interviewed
Please contact 431-1119 or sharwind2002@yahoo.com
222067
ROOFER
(Standing Seam Metal) Building roofs, installing standing seam metal and other materials. Salary: $2,500 monthly
CONTACT: 243-1320 OR 243-7156 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is for renewal of work permit
20088
RUBIN AUGUSTE Missick Yard, The Bight 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 housework. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 347-9970
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 22083
SAMANTHA’S CONSTRUCTION
125 RUBY HILL, FIVE CAYS, PROVIDENCIALES
Is seeking 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. • 6 days a week. Salary: $8 hourly
CONTACT: 242-0952
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 22090
NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING DRAFT EIA ROCK HOUSE JETTY AND BEACH ENHANCEMENT PROJECT BLUE MOUNTAIN, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS The DRAFT Environmental Impact Assessment ("EIA") for Grace Bay Resorts Ltd. Planning Application reference number PR.14207 for the Rock House Jetty and Beach Enhancement Project - 60702/66-67 & 60703/80, One International Drive, Blue Mountain, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands which has been submitted in accordance with Section 44 (1) b of the Physical Planning Ordinance and condition 7 of the Grant of Outline Development Permission dated June 28, 2019, has been finalized and is available online for public review at the following: Rock House Jetty EIA Cover Page - https://online.fliphtml5.com/pejq/znov/ EIA Cover Letter Rock House Jetty EIS Final Report - https://online.fliphtml5. com/pejq/hcpe/ Rock House Jetty EIA Table of Contents - https://online.fliphtml5.com/pejq/ ecvf/ Rock House Jetty Draft EIS Report - https://online.fliphtml5.com/pejq/ahzp/ Hard copies of the EIA Draft Report are also available at the Department of Planning offices in Providenciales and Grand Turk for public review. Comments on the Draft EIA report can be sent to the Department of Planning at planningconsultation@gov.tc or to the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales or at South Base, Grand Turk by August 22, 2020. A public consultation meeting on the Draft EIA will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at the Department of Planning, Providenciales at 5:00 p.m.
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SAMUEL LOTIS HARVEY
UNIT #13 SAM’S BUILDING, DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 231-0098
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 220068
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SANDS CONSTRUCTION #24 A Line Avenue, Blue Hills. Is seeking
4 CARPENTERS $14.00 PER HOUR Build walls and install partitions.
2 CARPENTER
Assist plumber.
2 LABOURERS - $7.00 PER HOUR Mixing concrete.
2 MASONS - $10 HOURLY
HELPER-$9.00 PER HOUR
Repairs and maintains building, laying bricks.
2 PLUMBERS - $14.00 PER HOUR
Laying out and fabricating structural steel.
Cut timber or lumber.
Assemble pipe sections.
2 PLUMBER HELPER $9.00 PER HOUR
STEELMAN - $10 HOURLY STEEL HELPER - $9 HOURLY Assist steel man in laying out sheet metal.
CONTACT: 333-5559
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
SMART CONSTRUCTION
SELMA STORM
#12 ARTHURS LANE, LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a
220063
Estate Manager SANCTUARY LTD
The Sanctuary, a 12-bedroom rental villa located in the private island of Parrot Cay, is looking for an Estate Manager. Employee would be required to wear “several hats” and to understand that the standard work hours and weeks do not apply to this position; Employee is expected to work on weekends and holidays as needed and to be on call at all times. Employee must be willing to live on site full time especially when the property is occupied and during extreme weather threats • in charge of the upkeep and day-to-day running of multiple properties for employer • responsibility for management, supervision and training of maintenance, landscaping, and housekeeping team on the estate • responsibility for finances and accounting – overseeing and monitoring household bank account(s), maintaining accurate records and accounts as required and reporting as agreed, responsibly use resources and control expenses to operate within budgetary controls, payroll • carrying out tasks as human resources, purchasing and receiving agent including overseeing all ordering, shipping and inventory of supplies • working with private chef on menu plan and estimate food cost analysis • overseeing major renovation, design and land altering projects, in addition as requested act as liaison between employer and contractors • overseeing health and safety requirements for the estate • overseeing hurricane preparedness QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum ten (10) years experience as a private estate or property manager with high end resorts, properties or other private homes • Experience with celebrity clients • Posses a thorough understanding of all areas of private home management and supervision of design, construction and major renovation • Ability to monitor and manage household budget and finances • Able to work well in stressful and high-pressure situations • Computer literate (Excel and QuickBook is a must) • Able to operate Crestron & Sonos systems • Have F&B and butler service knowledge • Able to supervise day to day operations and setup yearly maintenance schedules • Willing to travel on last minute notice • Able to liaise with worldwide FBOs and jet charter and make travel arrangements • Able to work well independently and in a team environment. • Ability to train and supervise staff. • Willing to sign confidentiality agreement and undergo extensive background (including drug) checks Starting salary $60,000 per annum THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Preference will be given to Turks & Caicos Islanders meeting the foregoing applications.
Please send resume with references to turksandcaicosjob@gmail.com on or before August 8th, 2020
Granny Hill, Five Cays 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 housework. Salary: $275 weekly Contact: 431-2093 Email: selmastorm@yahoo.com
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 21981
SUSAN MUSGROVE #8TROPICANA ROAD PROVIDENCIALES
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 hourly
CONTACT: 346-1550
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 22070
LABOURER
Cleaning yard weeding cutting grass etc. $6.25 hour, 5days per week. Renewal
TELE 244 9543
20087
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COMMISSIONER Area: Board of Commissioners Location: Meetings in Turks and Caicos Islands and Virtually Frequency: Board meetings are generally held six times per year Information on the Commission and its Board can be found at https://tcifsc.tc/ His Excellency the Governor is seeking to appoint two Commissioners with skills in the following areas i) regulatory innovation, FinTech and related issues, ii) managing money laundering and terrorist financing risk, iii) macroprudential supervision, iv) corporate registries, and v) human resources development. Experience in an international financial centre will be an advantage. The ideal candidate is a Turks and Caicos Islander with private sector and regulatory experience, and expertise in more than one of the areas of interest; however, all eligible candidates should indicate their interest. Individuals that are regulated or related to entities that are regulated by the Commission will not be considered.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE APPLICATION DEADLINE – 14 AUGUST 2020
Department: Finance Location: Providenciales Annual Salary: $73,185.00 - $83,640.00 Information on this position is available on the Commission’s website at https:// tcifsc.tc/vacancies/ or by contacting the Commission at telephone numbers 649-946-2550 or 649-946-2791 ext. 4002 or 4021. Expressions of interest should be emailed to administration@tcifsc.tc by the relevant deadline date. A copy of the application for the Director of Finance position should be submitted to the Employment Services Department by emailing to CHbacchus@gov.tc and MCadams@gov.tc.
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HELP WANTED
WALKER CONSTRUCTION Regent House, Suite F206, Regent Village, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a
TIBOR’S MACHINE SHOP LTD.
22 Cooper Jack Bay Rd, Industrial Park, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands BWI is looking to fill the following positions
WELDER HELPER
- Assist lead welders in performing welding, brazing, thermal, and arc cutting operations - Use hoists, wrenches, and hammers to lift, move, and clamp work materials into position or onto tables - Oversee the scheduled maintenance of welding and fitting equipment to ensure they are operational - Evaluate workpieces to ensure they are free of defect and conform to set specs - Cleans work pieces to remove impurities, such as slag, rust and grease using hand tools such as wire brush, portable grinder, hand scraper or chemical solutions to ensure smooth surface. - Connect hand torches to fuel gas cylinders or electric power source - Maintain good knowledge of welding techniques and processes - Read and interpret blueprints for a welding project. - Experienced in SMAW / GMAW / GTAW & oxyfuel welding / cutting - Must have a valid trade specific certification Wage: $6.25 per hr.
MOULD MAKER/ MACHINIST
- Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. - Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. - Fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. - Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products and determine product dimensions and tolerances. - Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs. - Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time. - Must have a valid trade specific certification with at least 5 years working experience. Wage: $9 per hr.
CERTIFIED WELDER
- Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy and engineering
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components Operates drill presses, power saws, grinders, metal lathes and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools Analyze sample parts, blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time. Experienced in SMAW / GMAW / GTAW & oxyfuel welding / cutting Must have a valid trade specific certification with at least 5 years working experience. Wage: $8.00 per hr.
GAS PLANT OPERATOR - maintain/operate/gas plants - make repairs on gas plants - minor electrical building repairs/set up - assist owner in building repairs Wage- $9.50 per hr.
MECHANIC
- Must be able to diagnose mechanic related problems - Must have theoretical knowledge and practical experience of complete brakes, gasoline and diesel engines, automatic and manual transmissions, steering and suspension components, exhaust and basic electrical. - Maintain company vehicles, equipment, various machinery & make necessary repairs - Have experience in welding and perform welding tasks - Must have a valid trade specific certification with at least 5 years working experience. Wage: $10.00 per hr.
INDUSTRIAL PAINTER
- Work with various hazardous coatings including epoxies, urethanes, solvents - Safely apply hazardous coatings and storage - Utilize/assemble, maintain, and clean a variety of painting materials, tools, and equipment including compressors, sprayers, sanders, and cleaning equipment - Experienced with CARC coating and HVLP guns - Construct and move scaffolding, ladders, and platforms. - Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned - Understand painting climates - Experienced in different installation procedures Wage: $10.00 per hr.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN CONTACT 941-5802/ EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO ANCHA@ TIBORSMACHINESHOP.COM, OR SEND RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. POSITIONS FOR NEW WORK PERMIT HOLDERS; BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY
MASON HELPER Helping mason
Salary: $700 bi-weekly
CONTACT: 231-0360
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 22066
TAMERA E. HOWELL ROBINSON 478 Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales
CAREGIVER/ DOMESTIC WORKER
Duties: clean, iron Must be willing to work 5 ½ days. Salary $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 649-331-8376 This position is for work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department
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VANS TIRE SHOP
Building 381, Industrial Drive, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
CARPENTER Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $10 hourly
CONTACT: 232-7177
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
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TANYA WILLIAMS
59 JUBA POINT CIRCLE PROVIDENCIALES Turks and Caicos Islands Contact: 241-6796 or kingsworld23@gmail.com
VACANCIES Acting on behalf of
ERB CONSTRUCTION 4B Blue Hills CL., Provo
PLUMBERS - $10-$12 HOURLY
Fill pipes or plumbing textures.
CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS - $6.25-$8 HOURLY
HOUSEKEEPER Duties: Basic house cleaning and babysitting. Salary: $6.50 Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
POSITION: RENEWAL WORK PERMIT 22106
CAMERON COALBROOKE
MOORE’S LANE, OVERBACK, GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
CARETAKER/ DOMESTIC WORKER
• To take care of a 6-yearold child also give meals, bathe and dress them. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 242-2420
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 22094
Assist mason, carpenter, clean, left heavy items, etc. Contact: 649-331-1067 PAT CONSTRUCTION 576 Blue Hills LABOURER - $6.25 HOURLY
Clean yard, lift heavy items, etc. Contact: 649-347-2093 Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. Renewal work permit 22095
ALLISON CAPRON 20 SUN BURST ROAD, RICHMOND HILL Is seeking to employ a
LIVE-IN BABYSITTER
Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 241-6698
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 22092
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Dogs able to sniff coronavirus in human saliva, German study finds A STUDY in Germany found dogs were able to sniff novel coronavirus in the saliva of patients with COVID-19. Researchers at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany, found the trained detection dogs in the study could determine the difference between saliva samples from COVID-19infected patients and those who were negative for the disease. “During the presentation of 1012 randomised samples, the dogs achieved an overall average detection rate of 94 percent,” the authors stated in the study. The randomised controlled double-blinded trial involved eight detection dogs who were trained over one week to detect saliva or respiratory secretions of SARS-
JAIDEV GANGLANI
Richmond Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
CoV-2-infected patients. The sniffer dogs could differentiate between the samples of the saliva of infected and noninfected individuals with a fair degree of accuracy. “One hundred fifty-seven correct indications of positive, 792 correct rejections of negative, 33 incorrect indications of negative or incorrect rejections of 30 positive sample presentations,” the study authors cited. The researchers explained that during respiratory infections like SARS-CoV-2, certain types of compounds are produced and can cause what they describe as “specific scent imprints,” which can be identified by dogs trained to detect that odor. “Dogs devote lots of brainpower
JOSEPH AGENOR
CONTACT: 241-6920
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 22096
LABOURER
• Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. Stocking and packing items. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 344-6639
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 22093
times better than people. “Unlike humans, dogs have an additional olfactory tool that increases their ability to smell,” according to VCA Animal Hospitals. “The organ serves as a secondary olfactory system designed specifically for chemical communication.” The study authors said these are preliminary findings and further
S&G CONTRACTING
PAINTER - $8 HOURLY
Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces.
CARPENTER - $8 HOURLY
HELPER
cleaning yard weeding trimming etc. $6.25 hour. 5 days. Renewal
TEL 346 T5152
Address: #176 millennium highway blue hill 22110
A&J GROCERIES & SUPPLIES The Bight, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
to interpreting smells. They have more than 100 million sensory receptor sites in the nasal cavity as compared to 6 million in people,” according to VCA Animal Hospitals. “The area of the canine brain devoted to analyzing odors is about 40 times larger than the comparable part of the human brain. In fact, it’s been estimated that dogs can smell anywhere from 1,000 to 10,000
11 Mark Cl., Cooper Jack. Is seeking to employ a
MAID
Taking care of kids. Prepar Indian cuisine. Salary: $6.25 hourly
The sniffer dogs could differentiate between the samples of the saliva of infected and non-infected individuals with a fair degree of accuracy.
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
Contact: 333-1199
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 22098
WARD’S CONSULTANCY acting on behalf of our client
SOUTHWIND MILLWORK
#6 Industrial park Rd, Contact 946-5700
FINISH CARPENTER $11.00 P/H
Install structures and fixtures
COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION
#53, P. O. Box 68, Blue Mountain, Providenciales, Contact 231-0337
CARPENTER HELPER/
MASON - $300.00 P/H
Help to install structures and fixtures. Layering building materials.
STEEL UNLIMITED
Mary Jane, Blue Hills, Contact 341-4502
CARPENTER - $8.00 P/H Install structures and fixtures.
PHARAH MIDI
8# Stammers Run
Millennium Highway, Providenciales
LABOURER - $6.25P/H
keep of the surrounding of the property. Contact 3410690
READY TO GO
#2 Parade Ave. Butterfield Sq. Provo Contact -941-4575
LABOURER $9.50 P/H
cleaning and preparing a job site.
Belonger are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the labour board. These position is currently held by work permit holder
research should be done to help develop more reliable screening methods of COVID-19-infected patients. Besides using it as an alternative to lab testing, the researchers stated this method could potentially be used in public venues such as sporting events, mass gatherings, airports to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. (Foxnews)
GIGI’S DELI/ GREGORY WILLIAMS International Airport, Airport Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
SALES CLERK
Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 232-9681
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 22100
EVAN WILLIAMS
Conch Bar, Middle Caicos Is seeking to employ a
CHURCH MUSICIAN
Perform for the church during services and events. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 245-5266
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
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DJ’S VARIETY STORE AND BAKERY SOUTH BACK SALINA, GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
ASSISTANT BAKER Baking breads and pastries and assisting baker. Salary: $7 hourly. CONTACT: 242-0718 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
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Scientists celebrate ‘breakthrough’ blood test for Alzheimer’s AN EXPERIMENTAL blood test was highly accurate in detecting Alzheimer’s disease, scientists reported Tuesday — a promising breakthrough that could make diagnosis simple, affordable and widely available. The test was able to determine whether people with dementia had Alzheimer’s instead of another condition, the New York Times reported. It also identified signs of Alzheimer’s 20 years before memory and thinking problems were expected in people with a genetic mutation that causes the degenerative, deadly disease, the outlet said. “This blood test very, very accurately predicts who’s got Alzheimer’s disease in their brain, including people who seem to be normal,” Dr. Michael Weiner, an Alzheimer’s disease researcher at the University of California, San Francisco, told The Times. The research was published in JAMA Network Open and presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. The blood test — which performed as accurately as more invasive methods such as MRI brain scans, PET scans and spinal taps — provides a much simpler and more affordable way to diagnose whether people with cognitive problems were experiencing
This magnified image shows microbes revived from sediment cores under the Pacific Ocean.
Scientists revive 100 millionyear-old microbes from the sea
The blood test performs as accurately as more invasive methods such as MRI brain scans, PET scans and spinal taps.
Alzheimer’s, as opposed to another type of dementia. Such a blood test also may eventually be used to predict whether someone without symptoms would develop the disease, according to The Times. “It’s not a cure, it’s not a treatment, but you can’t treat the disease without being able to diagnose it. And accurate, low-cost diagnosis is really exciting, so it’s
a breakthrough,” said Weiner, who was not involved in the study. The test could be available for clinical use in as little as two to three years, experts said. Almost six million people in the US and about 30 million around the world have Alzheimer’s. The numbers are expected to more than double by 2050 as the population ages, according to the report. (NYPost)
JAPANESE scientists say they have revived microbes that were in a dormant state for more than 100 million years. The tiny organisms had survived in the South Pacific seabed - in sediment that is poor in nutrients, but has enough oxygen to allow them to live. Microbes are among the earth’s simplest organisms, and some can live in extreme environments where more developed life forms cannot survive. After incubation by the scientists, the microbes began to eat and multiply. The research was led by the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology and published in the journal Nature Communications.
“When I found them, I was first sceptical whether the findings are from some mistake or a failure in the experiment,” lead author Yuki Morono told AFP. “We now know that there is no age limit for [organisms in the] sub-seafloor biosphere”. Professor and study coauthor Steven D’Hondt, from the University of Rhode Island, said the microbes came from the oldest samples taken from the seabed. “In the oldest sediment we’ve drilled, with the least amount of food, there are still living organisms, and they can wake up, grow and multiply,” he said. Previous studies have shown how bacteria can survive in harsh places, including around undersea vents that are devoid of oxygen.
Study: These are the six COVID-19 symptom clusters to watch for A NEW study of COVID-19 from researchers at London’s King’s College found there are six distinct types of the virus with different symptom groups. The data was uncovered using a tracking app following 1,600 patients in the U.K. and United States during March and April. The researchers behind the study hope the data helps doctors treat people and more accurately predict the type of medical care they might need. Here are the six clusters of symptoms outlined in the study, according to CBS News: Flu-like with no fever: Headache, loss of smell, muscle pains, cough, sore throat, chest pain, no fever. Flu-like with fever: Headache,
loss of smell, cough, sore throat, hoarseness, fever, loss of appetite. Gastrointestinal: Headache, loss of smell, loss of appetite, diarrhea, sore throat, chest pain, no cough. Severe Level 1, fatigue: Headache, loss of smell, cough, fever, hoarseness, chest pain, fatigue. Severe Level 2, confusion: Headache, loss of smell, loss of appetite, cough, fever, hoarseness, sore throat, chest pain, fatigue, confusion, muscle pain. Severe Level 3, abdominal and respiratory: Headache, loss of smell, loss of appetite, cough, fever, hoarseness, sore throat, chest pain, fatigue, confusion, muscle pain, shortness of breath, diarrhea, abdominal pain. “I think it’s very, very
interesting,” Dr. Bob Lahita told CBSN. “Among the patients I see, those who recovered, many of them present different ways: some people with fever and some without fever, and some with nausea and vomiting, some people with diarrhea, etc.” The researchers have been able to predict the likelihood patients suffering from each of the symptom clusters might need breathing support. For example, the first type, “flu-like with no fever,” has a 1.5% chance of needing breathing support such as a ventilator. To contrast, the second type, “flu-like with fever,” has a 4.4% likelihood. According to CBS News, the most severe type of COVID-19, “severe level three, abdominal and respiratory,” carries a 20% chance
According to information, the most severe type of COVID-19, “severe level three, abdominal and respiratory,” carries a 20% chance patients would need breathing support.
patients would need breathing support. The U.K. researchers discovered
patients in the severe clusters trended older and often had preexisting conditions. (WGNTV)
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Coronavirus: Obesity increases risks from Covid-19, experts say BEING obese or overweight puts you at greater risk of serious illness or death from Covid-19, experts say after examining existing studies. The review of evidence by Public Health England found excess weight put people at greater risk of needing hospital admission or intensive care. And the risk grew substantially as weight increased. The release comes ahead of an expected government announcement of new measures to curb obesity. Dr Alison Tedstone, chief nutritionist at Public Health England, said the current evidence was clear, that being overweight or obese puts you at greater risk of serious illness or death from Covid-19, as well as from many other life-threatening diseases. “Losing weight can bring huge benefits for health - and may also help protect against the health risks of Covid-19,” she said. “The case for action on obesity has never been stronger.” The UK has one of the highest levels of obesity in Europe. Almost two-thirds of adults in England are overweight or obese, with similar figures in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.
AM I OVERWEIGHT? The NHS says most adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 29.9 are overweight, while those with a BMI of 30 to 39.9 are classed as obese. Body mass index is calculated by dividing a person’s mass in
kilograms by the square of their height in metres. Another measure of excess fat is waist size - men with a waist of 94cm or more and women with a waist of 80cm or more are more likely to develop obesity-related problems.
Supporting people to achieve and maintain a healthy weight may reduce the severe effects of Covid-19 on the population, especially among vulnerable groups who are most affected by obesity, the report said. Prof Susan Jebb of the University
of Oxford, said we already know that older people, men, those from South Asian and some other ethnic groups, and people living in more deprived areas, are at increased risk from Covid-19. “Over and above these things, this review shows that excess weight is another very important risk factor,” she said. There was anecdotal evidence that some people were struggling with their weight during the pandemic, she added, which offered a “re-set moment” for everyone to think about their lifestyle. According to the report, while some data suggests that more people have exercised during lockdown, evidence indicates that the nation’s exercise levels have not increased overall. Meanwhile, snack food and alcohol sales from High Street shops have increased. Boris Johnson is expected to announce new measures soon to combat obesity, including a ban on TV junk food adverts before 21:00. The measures are yet to be finalised, but are also likely to include a ban on online ads for unhealthy foods, and limits on instore promotions. (BBC)
Study shows pistachios may be helpful in a weight loss plan NUT-LOVING consumers looking to lose a few pounds can feel better about keeping pistachios at hand as a result of a new study. The study, published in the July 20 issue of Nutrients, shows adding U.S. pistachios to the diet can contribute to weight loss, in the context of a calorie-restricted diet in a behavioral intervention, and may contribute additional health benefits such as lowering blood pressure. While several scientific studies have shown pistachios are helpful in maintaining a healthy weight, or will not cause weight gain, this is the first to examine the role of pistachios as part of a weight loss plan in a real world setting. Researchers at the University of
California, San Diego investigated whether U.S. pistachios could be used as part of a weight loss programme in a study with 100 healthy, overweight and obese individuals. All participants received general dietary and behavioural weight loss advice, and instruction on ways to increase their physical activity. Half of the participants included 1.5 ounces of pistachios in their daily diet (Pistachio group) and the other half did not (Control group). Researchers measured the participants’ health information, diet and lab tests for cardiovascular disease risk at the beginning and end of the 4-month study. According to the researchers,
Pistachios can be a component of a weight loss diet, can increase intake of key nutrients, and can promote a healthy dietary pattern
both groups lost about 5 percent of their body weight and both significantly decreased their waist circumference and body mass index (BMI). Waist circumference and BMI are indicators of not only obesity, but whether or not you may be at risk for diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. In addition to these measurements,
there were added benefits to the Pistachio group, including lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure, increased fiber intake and lower consumption of sweets than the Control group. The Pistachio group also had higher blood levels of the antioxidant carotenoids of lutein, alpha- and beta-carotene and a healthier ratio of poly- and
mono-unsaturated fatty acids to saturated fatty acids. According to the lead researcher, Cheryl Rock PhD, RD, “this study adds to the body of evidence that U.S. pistachios can be a component of a weight loss diet, can increase intake of key nutrients, and can promote a healthy dietary pattern”. (Capital Press.com)
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Sports Interational NBA returns: LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard poised for action at Disney World
It’s been more than 140 days since a ball was last bounced competitively in the NBA, with the season postponed on March 11 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The likes of LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are now tenants of Mickey Mouse, with the regular season and play-offs being completed at Walt Disney World, Orlando. To limit the number of personnel inside the NBA ‘bubble’, only 22 of the league’s 30 teams are taking part. Franchises with no chance of progressing to the post-season are not involved. The season re-started on Thursday. Here’s a reminder of where we left the season and what to expect from the new-look NBA. WHO TO LOOK OUT FOR? Led by James, the Los Angeles Lakers are the number one-ranked team in the Western Conference. James, now 35 and in his 17th season in the league, is trying to win an NBA title with his third franchise having previously
The NBA resumes with 22 teams battling it out for a place in the play-offs.
lifted it with the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. The plot twist could come from the Lakers’ city rivals the Los Angeles Clippers, with Leonard (a champion with the San Antonio Spurs and last season with the Toronto Raptors) himself vying for a slice of history by also winning the NBA Finals with three different franchises. In the East the Milwaukee Bucks host the best record - as well as the
best overall record in the league. Reigning Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo is having another stellar season - but critics are still waiting to see if he can continue that form when it really matters, come play-off time. Listed at 6ft 9in tall and with a wingspan of 7ft 2in the ‘Greek Freak’ will be trying to secure the Bucks’ first Finals title since 1971. There’s no doubt the crowd plays a huge part in both building
momentum and creating tension in sport - and in basketball the proximity of the fans and players means that’s often magnified. Statistics show overwhelmingly the team starting at home usually advances - so psychologically it’s a huge advantage. Well that’s out the window. Inside the NBA ‘bubble’ all games are played at a neutral venue with just the bench players, coaches, backroom staff and NBA personnel in the gym. Unlike the Premier League the NBA has decided not to pump pre-recorded crowd noise into the venues. DJs will however be on hand to help drum up atmosphere and fans will be able to get a “courtside” experience by using video conferencing and 17-foot tall LED screens that will go round the court. Walt Disney World is
considered a luxury experience in its usual state - and the NBA has spent millions of dollars making it ‘home’ for the upcoming months. A barber shop and games room have also been erected and there is a lake where players can do a spot of fishing. However Disney Park and all its rides are off limits. With plenty of downtime and nowhere to go, some players decided to bring the fun to Disney World in the form of video games. And when Lakers team-mates James, Anthony Davis and Quinn Cook went online to play some NBA 2K, a lot of people were interested. It appears it was not enough for some, though - as players are reported to have left the venue to get what they craved. Sacramento Kings forward Richaun Holmes was placed in quarantine after he left the bubble to pick up a food delivery.
Bookies split on Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. bout WORLD Boxing News received a flood of information on the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr clash upon the Legends Only League bout being confirmed on Thursday last. Two prominent bookmakers offered World Boxing News their odds on the fight, proving just how contrasting predictions can be. Tyson is 54 and hasn’t fought for 15 years. Whilst Jones is three years younger and competed as recently as 2018. This has left many scratching their heads when attempting to come up with a prediction. Firstly, leading online sportsbook MyBookie has Mike Tyson as the early favorite for an 8-round exhibition bout against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr in September. Tyson retired from professional boxing in 2005. But the hype surrounding a comeback began after the former heavyweight champ began releasing training footage on his Instagram showcasing his power. Also, his hand speed looks great along with an impressive physique. Subsequently, Tyson is a big favourite with MyBookie at -300, while Jones is +200. Despite all the training footage,
Rudy Gobert was the first NBA player to test positive for Covid-19.
Rudy Gobert: Media portrayed it like I caused the NBA to shut down
Both boxers are now in the 50s, with Mike Tyson (left) three years older at 54.
Mike Tyson has put out on Instagram lately, the oddsmakers at Bovada still listed Roy Jones Jr. as the favourite for the upcoming 8-round exhibition match. Jones Jr. has been the more active of the two in the ring, with his most recent bout a 2018 victory in his 75th pro fight. Whereas Tyson retired in 2005 after a loss to Kevin McBride. Both Tyson’s last two
showings were awful. But don’t let that fool you. Tyson was a bloated drug-taker at that time, through his own admission. ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet event stated he was high on cocaine at the time of one of his later fights. Shocking really. Since then, Tyson has shaped up after ballooning in weight. He now looks a picture of health thanks to a consistent regime.
A TIPPING point in how the United States viewed COVID-19 came on the evening of March 11th when Rudy Gobert tested positive and the NBA responded by immediately suspending the season. Tom Hanks also tested positive for COVID-19 while in Australia on the same evening. Shortly before his positive test, Gobert was caught on camera touching a table full of reporters’ microphones. “The media portrayed it like I caused the NBA to shut down,” said Gobert in an interview with Ben Golliver of the Washington
Post. “Instead of saying that it’s a pandemic and Rudy Gobert tested positive. For a lot of people who don’t think further than what’s put in their faces, they really thought I brought the coronavirus to the United States.” Gobert on Friday acknowledged that the video made him look like “someone who doesn’t care about other people’s safety or lives.” Gobert tried to piece together how he contracted the virus, concluding that it likely happened in either New York, Boston or Detroit. (Basketballrealgm)
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Graceway Sports Centre reduces fees – FULLY COMPLIANT WITH COVID-19 PROTOCOLS SINCE re-opening on July 20, the Graceway Sports Centre has placed safety as its number one priority, but if that is not enough to get people back to their sporting and fitness activities, the multi-purpose centre has also reduced its fees. According to General Manager Adina Ciurar, the facility is fully compliant with the necessary Covid-19 best practices. “In order to ensure a safe reopening, we have put in place strict protocols for Graceway Sports Centre members and guests, which include, among many other requirements, gym attendance based on pre-booking through our fully customized mobile app. As part of our strategy, we repurposed our space, incorporating the aerobic studio into the gym while spacing out the exercise machines to 6 to 10 feet distance.” The GM added that the full sanitisation of the gym takes place every 60-90 minutes, while other areas such as the indoor game, squash and tennis courts are being sanitised daily with special solutions.
The gym machines have been spaced out.
DISCOUNT Since re-opening, the facility has also reduced its fees for all activities. Gym monthly membership has been reduced from $70 to $55, while tennis monthly membership is now $35 (it was $40), meanwhile, squash monthly membership dropped from $65 to $50. Aerobic and spinning classes
have also been reduced. Nonmembers were initially paying $12/$15, while members paid $5, now non-members are paying $7 per session and member $3. Ciurar noted that the promotion would definitely continue in August with the possibility of an extension to September.
ACTIVITIES The centre already has a number of events in its weekly calendar. - Men’s hockey night Mondays 7-8pm - Men indoor soccer Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8-9pm - Co-Ed soccer Wednesdays 7-8pm, Saturdays 11am-12pm - Volleyball Fridays 6-8pm - Kids’ tennis camp Aug 3rd-7th
and Aug 10th-14th - Weekly aerobic and spinning classes Additionally, local dancer and choreographer Ryesha Higgs, who is currently on a break from her international contracts, is organising her fifth edition of Ryesha Higgs Summer Dance Intensive, which will take place at the venue from August 10-17.
NACAC bans Cayman athletes
NACAC has sanctioned the CIAA over money it says Cayman’s 2019 CARIFTA local organising committee owes to several countries’ athletics federations.
CAYMAN’S TRACK and field athletes have been banned from participating in sanctioned competitions, according to a letter from Cayman Islands Athletics Association President Lance Barnes obtained by the Cayman Compass. The North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) – the regional athletics governing body – has sanctioned the CIAA over money it says Cayman’s 2019 CARIFTA local organising committee owes to several countries’ athletics federations, Barnes said. “It’s very embarrassing. Not only is it embarrassing nationally, it’s an international embarrassment,” Barnes said.
The sanction prevents any athlete from the Cayman Islands from participating in any NACAC and World Athletics athletic event, including the Olympic Games, according to the letter. The CARIFTA championships were held in April 2019. Barnes said the issue stems from roughly US$50,000 NACAC says Cayman’s CARIFTA organising committee needs to refund other NACAC member federations. Those federations would have paid local organisers a “levy” of $150 per athlete, coach and other team official who planned to travel to Cayman for the CARIFTA games. That fee is meant to help cover food and accommodations. Some countries, however,
brought “extra” officials with them, according to Barnes. Upon arriving, Barnes said, those federations should have paid the local organising committee the original $150 plus another $100 per official per night, according to NACAC policy. That money would help the local organising committee offset the cost of housing those officials. Instead, Barnes said, local organisers told visiting teams not to pay the additional $100 and instead to cover 100% of housing those officials. That “contravened NACAC standing policy”, according to the letter. Barnes did not know how many regional member federations are involved, but estimated it to be fewer than 10.
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Sports National Fulford calls UEFA Assist donated bus a “game changer”
THE Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association’s newest vehicle is exactly what the FA needs, so much so that Sonia Fulford referred to it as a “game changer”. The 29-seater Toyota Coaster bus would help to facilitate transportation from the youth level to international clashes. “This is a huge donation, and a game changer!” The FA president added: “We are thrilled and grateful that UEFA Assist has taken the decision to equip us with a 29-seater bus. It has been a long-time dream of ours in our aim to becoming more self-sufficient. This will definitely contribute to increased efficiency on game days with ease of coordination, and significant savings as transportation services are usually outsourced.” SUPPORT The UEFA Assist Project is an initiative under the auspices of the UEFA Confederation in association with CONCACAF and seeks to address the needs of member associations outside of Europe, with a central objective of contributing to projects that are conducive to the development of football within the said member associations. According to information from the local FA, the donation by the UEFA Assist Project was done through the Swedish Football Association and it was one of several projects that aided the TCIFA.
The exterior of the bus is outfitted with images of local players from the TCIFA grassroots and youth programmes
“Through this Project, the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) was partnered with the Swedish Football Association. This has resulted in the financing of the Beach Soccer Spectator Seating at the Beach Soccer Pitch located at the TCIFA Academy. Additionally there is an ongoing Coaching Education collaboration between the Swedish FA and the TCIFA.
The Coaching Exchange portion would have occurred in March and May of this year but was obviously paused due to the current Covid-19 pandemic.” The FA has immediate use for the bus as it re-starts football activities (through a phased approach). “This donation works to ensure full participation in the community, by providing access to visiting football teams as well as providing
transport for our youth players on the sister-islands on those occasions when they are required to visit Providenciales for games, tournaments and training sessions. It will also be used along with our current van (donated by Grace Bay Car Rental) to supplement the transporting of local Providenciales players. The immediate impact will further the FA’s mission and goals, all whilst providing the comfort of
a luxurious journey.” The Coaster bus is packed with all the essential features for team comfort and incentive, including: air conditioning, a refrigerator, television monitor, and entertainment centre (CD/ DVD). Additionally, the exterior is outfitted with images of local players (both males and females on either side) from the TCIFA grassroots and youth programmes.
Provo Sailing Academy set to host fun sailing camps in August IN an effort to get youngsters back onto open water, while teaching first timers the art of sailing, the Provo Sailing Academy will be hosting three sailing camps in August. According to information from the academy, the camps will transcend the sport and will also focus on other fun activities. “Give your kids the best summer holiday with adventure sailing, beach games, treasure hunts and more!
We’ve all been kept indoors for so much of 2020, now we can explore our very own beautiful waters of Grace Bay again! Join us for the fresh air, warm breeze, and most importantly, FUN!” Weekly Sailing Camps run from Monday - Friday between 9am 3pm. The events targets youngsters between the ages of 6-16 and no experience is necessary, so beginners are welcome. Places are limited due to Covid-19 protocols; however,
Youngsters from ages 6-16 can take part in the camps
spots are available for August 3rd 7th, August 10th - 14th and August
17th - 21st. Please
provosailingacademy@gmail.com to enquire further.
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Swimming camp unearthing new talent – Aquatics Club regulars improving their times
The young swimmers are learning the basics.
THE Turks and Caicos Aquatics Club has discovered a number of new swimmers with potential according to head coach Lenin Hamilton. The club is currently hosting a month-long camp in Providenciales. The camp, which started on July 20 will run until August 28 at the pool at Banyan Inn. Along with several new swimmers, the regular members of the club have also been in action and Hamilton noted that they have been impressive. “I am seeing drastic time drops with our regular swimmers, including CARIFTA hopeful Tahjari, Mateo, Lenin and
Jayden, who look much stronger.” Among the new talent at the club are two track and field athletes (Tanesia and Ashley Gardiner), who have adjusted to the water and Matthieu who is on the autism spectrum. “The track and field girls are looking very promising, Matthieu is also looking pretty good, and he is learning quickly, it is not as difficult as I initially though. Some people make Special Kids out to be very challenging, but he is very easy to coach.” MORE SPACE The club’s founder and head coach added that the camp, which carters
for swimmers from age four, has space, so persons desirous of joining can do so. “We still got available space and I’m also doing adult classes, which should start sometime next week.” The seasoned coach noted that he is teaching participants based on their abilities from blowing bubbles to advance strokes and techniques. The classes which are also coached by Shamone Moore will run from Mondays to Fridays from 12-2pm, daily rate for kids are $20, while weekly rates are $80 and monthly rates are $280. Adults will pay $20 per sessions. For further information, contact 243-4715 or 245-6363.
Fenelus scores in back-to-back games to push his team to second place NATIONAL footballer Marco Fenelus has produced back-toback goal-scoring performances to push his team, Tainan FC, up the leaders table in the Taiwan Football Premier League. The former Golden Boot winner has helped his team to four consecutive wins since returning from a seven-week thigh injury in early July. With the latest victory on Wednesday night in the East Asia nation, Tainan FC have jumped two spots and are now marginally ahead (by goal difference) in second place. Their eight wins in 12 games have earned them 24 points, two shy of league leaders Taipower. On Sunday, Fenelus who only played the first half of the game, found the back of the net early after needling his way past three defenders to score the opener against NTUS FC. That game ended 4-1 in favour of Tainan. After the game, the forward was elated with his goal. “Damn it felt good! It’s a relief, just happy to get back on the scoresheet, help getting some of that confidence back.”
Marco Fenelus is returning to form after a thigh injury kept him away from the game for seven weeks.
On Wednesday evening, the 27-year-old was in scoring mode again when his team battled Min
Chuan University. In that clash, Marco fired in a header from a corner to help steer his team to a
2-1 win. On the performance, Fenelus noted that: “I’m feel good, still
not where I want to be yet, but I’m feeling that I’m getting there. I know I can do better”. After missing several games, winning the Golden Boot seems difficult this season. The talented footballer is however hoping to lead Tainan FC to greater glories and if he can to build on his five goals and three assists. “Winning the latest game definitely puts us in the position to fight for the title again. After winning four games in a row, we hope to keep that winning momentum going, and I really believe if we win the next two games we have left in the second round, we will be in first place before the third begins.” On Sunday evening, Tainan is scheduled to meet Hang Yuen FC, before they face Fenelus’s former team and defending champions Tatung FC. Tatung have not dominated as much this season, given that they currently sit in six position on 19 points. Each of the eight teams are scheduled to play 21 games, round three has seven games.
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