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VACCINATED CAN UNMASK SOON

The Turks and Caicos Islands will be adopting new mask rules very soon, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders has stated.

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Crime decreased, but murders and robberies grew in 2020

BY DELANA ISLES Overall crime is down again, but the most serious crimes - murder and robbery - are up, the commissioner of police has revealed.

Trevor Botting and several of his top-ranking officers sat down with local media on Wednesday, May 19, to share the Royal TCI Police Force’s annual statistics during their annual press event.

The figures disclosed by the commissioner looked at crimes committed between April 2020 and March 2021 (the financial year of the police force), and compared them to the figures of the previous year - April 2019 to March 2020.

“Murder has increased by 11 percent, and that’s by two; it’s gone from 18 in 2019-2020 to 20 in 2020-2021. This is an unacceptable figure to us in the force…

“In the whole of 2020, there

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were 23 murders, a terrible figure for the Turks and Caicos Islands,” the commissioner said.

However, Botting shared that his officers have since been working hard to cut this number, and are making some progress in this area: “This year as we head towards half way through the year there have been two murders.

“It’s two too many, but it’s really important to take this into context of last year which was a really bad year.”

Meanwhile, aggravated burglary has been reduced by 47 percent for the one year period; firearm offences reduced by 37 percent, and robberies increased by 14 percent.

This all reflects a 15 percent reduction in serious crime when compared to 2019 to 2020.

In the 2020 to 2021 period there

Overall crime has significantly reduced over the past year (Image: Screenshot/Royal TCI Police Force)

were 312 serious crimes, and, according to the commissioner, the five year average is 312.

However, he said this is still 56 fewer serious crimes over the past year than the year before.

“I think this is the real indicator of how safe the TCI is, because although crime over the last three or four years has probably dropped… in excess of 30 percent, serious crime hasn’t and it has sustained a fairly ambient level.”

He said this is where the force needs to work with other government agencies “to start really looking at the causes of crime, those societal issues which lead to [crime], rather than just

enforcement because enforcement will not eradicate serious crime in the long term and make a sustainable change.”

During the April 2019 to March 2020 year, there were 2,107 overall crimes reported, and in the same period for 2020 to 2021 there were 1,580 crimes reported.

Grand Turk saw a 36 percent reduction in criminal activity, while Providenciales saw a 24 percent reduction.

Burglaries, not categorised as a serious crime in the police slideshow, reduced by 15 percent in 2020-2021 compared to the previous year.

Speaking to these reduced

numbers, the commissioner said: “I will admit that the Covid restrictions may have played a part in it, as it has done in other parts of the world, but make no mistake there’s been an enormous amount of hard work by the force… to reduce… crime.”

He firmly stated that his officers are making inroads into the criminality in the Islands: “2019 to 2020 was a really challenging year for us, and then we went into the period of Covid, but we are committed.

“We have a very stable leadership team, we are improving as a force… the figures in itself tell part of the picture.”

Rodney Adams confirmed second in charge of police force

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Veteran cop Rodney Adams has now been confirmed as deputy commissioner of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force.

Adams was first appointed by Governor Nigel Dakin to act in the post on August 12, 2019, but will now be taking the role on formally.

That confirmation was announced by Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting during a Facebook live-streamed press briefing on Wednesday, May 19.

Adams has served in the Royal Turks and Islands Police Force for 37 years, working in various roles throughout the territory. He was promoted to assistant commissioner of police in 2007.

At the time of the acting appointment, the Governor’s Office advised that Adams will be confirmed as a deputy commissioner following the successful completion of the Senior Command course in the United Kingdom in the first

Deputy Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams (Image: Royal TCI Police Force)

quarter of 2020.

Commissioner Botting said: “I am delighted and I just want to thank him for the hard work he’s undertaken during his period of

acting, an extended period.

“His confirmation into this rank is thoroughly well deserved, and I look forward to working with him as we take the force forward.”

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Vaccinated residents will not need to wear masks, says health minister

BY DELANA ISLES The Turks and Caicos Islands will be adopting new mask rules very soon, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders has stated.

Speaking with the Weekly News on Wednesday evening, May 19, Hon. Saunders said in two weeks the territory will be following in the United States’ footsteps.

“It is on the agenda to remove the restrictions for mask wearing for people who are fully vaccinated; and that will probably come into force in another two weeks.

“We saw the CDC guidelines and we are in full support of it. But we have to take it to Cabinet first to get it done, and that is on the agenda for the next sitting…which will be in two weeks.”

Details on how this will be managed in the Turks and Caicos Islands will soon be

Mask wearing in the US has now been dropped in many states and cities there for both indoor and outdoor activities, regardless of gathering size

revealed by the Government, the minister said.

On April 23, Governor Nigel Dakin announced that a new vaccination card would be issued to vaccinated residents over the coming weeks.

This card, unlike the current one, will be made of a sturdier material

and will display the photograph of the vaccinated individual and all other relevant details.

The soon to come mandate comes closely on the heels of updated mask and social distancing guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on May 13.

“Fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance,” the CDC website reads.

The agency also directs: “If you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic.”

The change is a sharp departure from the guidelines set in place since January - for vaccinated people to still wear masks to protect themselves and others from the spread of Covid-19.

However, the US president’s chief medical advisor Dr Anthony Fauci told US media last weekend that the new mask guidance is based on “the evolution of the science”.

Mask wearing in the US has now been dropped in many states and cities there for both indoor and outdoor activities, regardless of gathering size.

These new directives are being seen by many as a substantial return to normalcy in the long fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

In the wake of the new guidance from the health agency, the White House lifted its own mask requirement for fully vaccinated staff, CBS reported on Monday, May 17.

This week, the number of active Covid-19 cases in the TCI continued its steady decline.

As of Tuesday, May 18, there were three active cases of the virus - two in Providenciales and one in South Caicos. They are all currently undergoing treatment for the virus in hospitals.

As of May 9, the territory’s vaccination numbers stood at 19,515 adults who had received at least the first dose of the vaccine.

A total of 16,191 of these adults reside in Providenciales, 2,154 in Grand Turk, 253 in Parrot Cay, 394 in North and Middle Caicos, 457 in South Caicos and 66 in Salt Cay.

Gov’t buys Juniper Hole land back for $8 million One thousand acres of Crown land in Middle Caicos has been repurchased by the Government, 13 years after it was controversially sold to a private company.

The cost of buying back the land was “slightly above” $8 million, according to Deputy Premier Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders, which was close to the purchase price in 2008.

The net difference will only be a few hundred thousand dollars, he said during a live streamed press conference on Thursday, May 20.

Saunders explained that the British Caribbean Bank had a lien on the land – which is a legal right

or claim against property by a creditor, allowing it to collect what is owed.

As a result, the Government was able to negotiate repurchasing the land back from the bank for the same amount of money with the addition of a small amount of interest.

“So…that’s not money that Government is losing, because that’s the amount of money that was paid to acquire the land from Government and was paid out

by British Caribbean Bank,” the deputy premier said, “and so the Government is just repaying them.”

The cost of buying back the land was “slightly above” $8 million, according to Deputy Premier Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders, which was close to the purchase price in 2008

The matter was brought up in Cabinet on October 26 last year, then again on April 14, before minutes from the May 5 meeting said it had approved a proposed settlement.

The settlement, it said, was with British Caribbean Bank – formerly Belize Bank - in regard to Juniper Hole Development, and a preferred funding option had been agreed.

In 2010 the Weekly News revealed that leaked documents showed that a vast area of Crown

land was subdivided and sold to private company Juniper Hole Development in 2008.

The company bought 2,580 acres of land, which included places of ecological and historical significance including Crossing Place Trail and Juniper Hole, for a vastly discounted rate.

The popular tourist area is a nesting and feeding ground for a variety of rare birds and the principle habitat for grasses used

by indigenous basket weavers.

It is also home to the original trails used in bygone days by residents travelling on foot between North and Middle Caicos at low tide.

The sale of the Crown land during Michael Misick’s administration – thought to be the largest in the TCI’s history - was brought to court during the SIPT corruption trial.

This story in full next week.

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Minister of Health Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders (Image: Olivia Rose/TC Weekly News)

Covid-19 vaccine could be approved for children aged 12 to 15

BY OLIVIA ROSE The Ministry of Health is awaiting guidance from Public Health England on whether children in the TCI aged 12 years and up can take the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine.

This comes after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended its emergency use authorisation (EAU) to allow adolescents aged 12 to 15 to be inoculated against the virus.

In a brief interview with the Weekly News on Wednesday, May 19, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders said the territory could soon vaccinate children.

“We’re looking at adopting it for children who are 12 years and over,” he said, “but we are normally guided by Public Health England.

“And while I’m also in support of what the FDA said, we are waiting to see the recommendations coming back from Public Health England.

“Once we get their feedback, and once they give the thumbs up, we will move forward with that recommendation.”

A statement from the FDA issued on May 10 said it amended the EUA originally issued on December 11, 2020, for administration in individuals aged 16 and older.

“The FDA’s expansion of the emergency use authorisation for the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19

vaccine to include adolescents 12 through 15 years of age is a significant step in the fight against the Covd-19 pandemic,” said acting FDA commissioner Janet Woodcock, MD. Woodcock said having a vaccine authorised for a younger population is a critical move in continuing to lessen the immense public health burden caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Today’s action allows for a younger population to be protected from Covid-19, bringing us closer to returning to a sense of normalcy and to ending the pandemic.

“Parents and guardians can rest assured that the agency undertook a rigorous and thorough review of all available data, as we have with all of our Covid-19 vaccine emergency use authorisations.”

According to the statement, the FDA has determined that the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine has met the statutory criteria to amend the EUA. And that the known and potential benefits of this vaccine in individuals aged 12 and older outweigh the known and potential risks, supporting the vaccine’s use in this population.

At a press conference on May 3, Saunders explained that the vaccine is already approved for 16-year-olds, but added that those under 16 would have to wait until more studies were completed to know if it is suitable for that age group.

CONSTITUTIONAL TALKS ARE GO

The proposed constitutional talks with the British government by the two political parties, aimed at giving the TCI more control over its own affairs, are still alive according to Premier Charles Washington Misick.

The premier said a TCI delegation will go to London as soon as it is safe to travel to make representations.

What are your thoughts?

All the power

With restored powers - Washy, please don’t mess it up again like Mike.

Let the talks begin

Since the return of the TCI Constitutional Order 2011, two Governments have fallen to what some describe as the overwhelming power of the public service over the elected Government.

History will record what truly caused these political changes but the 2011 order is untenable, built against a backdrop of distrust of the will of the people and their ability to sensibly elect a Government that would stay within the confines of the rule of law.

It is perhaps time to move away from this kind of governance as no people or nation could survive and prosper under such arrangements.

This Government and Premier C Washington Misick carry an impressive and awesome mandate to govern and to relay what the will of the people is.

The level of acceptance, trust and goodwill reposed in this Government is unprecedented.

With a 14 to 1 mandate, the edict for change is written in stone.

Between 2012 and now there is now a public consensus on the changes needed.

Hopefully the people have reached a point where they judge and hold their politicians accountable and that will be the ultimate test of whether these Islands are ready for constitutional advances. Let the

talks begin now.

Are we fools?

Absolutely has changed over the centuries. Washington Misick is a face. Sharlene was also a face.

There is absolutely no change in the British position over the centuries. Operating in the British standard system - economics, media, social interactive processes across the board. So, are colonial Black people all fools?

Much needed

It is time and very necessary. An elected Government with a mandate and no autonomy is perilous, impotent and unaccountable to the people.

This lacking has cause suffering and disgrace to the progress of the people.

United on talks

With a stunning mandate to govern, the premier will do well to reach an accord with the official Opposition prior to formal talks.

Where travel to London proves difficult owing to Covid-19, parties may consider taking the unprecedented step of constitutional talks by video linkages as the need for change is urgent.

He has issued a quest to reform the administration of Crown land, which must be moved to an elected minister.

The mode of issuing residential land grants is primitive. Commercial Crown land application forms are nightmarish with questions which

are prolix, too long, unneeded and will put the applicant to much expense.

One wonders if these forms conform to the Crown land ordinance.

After spending monies hiring lawyers, architects, accountants etc, only to have the parcel applied for, placed to auction.

It’s unfair that persons who did not expend that kind of money on the application, simply bid on the parcel.

A deterrent to empowerment, the Crown Land Unit must be brought to heel as they seem to be making the rules up as they go along.

Trial by jury, as a right, must return as its removal was an affront to the dignity of a people.

Equally repugnant to British law, the right to trial by jury remains a part of UK law.

At Cabinet level it must be clarified whether ministers or the governor prevails on decisions.

The role of the elected minister and his chief of staff also must be defined.

Maybe it is a matter of ministers being clear and written on policy but as elected officials, their will must prevail.

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Health ministry displays 20bed inflatable field hospital

BY OLIVIA ROSE A large inflatable field hospital with capacity for 20 beds that will provide healthcare services to residents in the event of a disaster was displayed in Downtown, Providenciales, this week.

The portable facility, the first of its kind in the territory, was shown to the public at a launch event on Friday May 14, at the ballpark behind the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex.

The multi-functional structure, complete with generators and air conditioning, was taken down following the event but can be rapidly deployed when needed.

It forms part of the Ministry of Health’s effort to offer continuous essential primary medical care in the aftermath of a catastrophic event.

Health officials joined Minister of Health Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders, Governor Nigel Dakin, and Deputy Governor Anya Williams to view the new facility.

Charlene Higgs, director of health disaster in the Ministry of Health, said the unit can be deployed with minimal support staff and can withstand harsh weather conditions.

“It is designed and tested to withstand 60 miles per hour wind, it’s resistant to fire, ultraviolet and

chemical rays, its powerful blowers inflate the structure in under three minutes.

“Because of its modular structure, several structures can easily be interconnected, the sealable doors provide ample passage for standard folding structures.

“This unit contains… electrical blowers for inflation as well as deflation and permanent LED lighting systems with powerful generators.”

Higgs, who was at the helm of bringing the project into fruition, explained that in the aftermath of a disaster, natural or otherwise, the unit is outfitted to treat some 100 patients.

“It also comes with cots, blankets, linens, hygiene kits, mobile dispensing basket medical supplies to accommodate up to 100 patients.

“It can also be used as an advanced medical post in the instance of a mass casualty situation and as a surge capacity unit in the event of infectious disease outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics like the one we are now facing.”

Higgs said it is her aim to have a similar unit strategically positioned on each island in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Commenting on the initiative,

Two hurricane preparedness competitions launched The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) has launched two competitions to encourage the public to prepare for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season.

The first is a public service announcement video competition, open to all members of the public aged between 14 and 35.

Participants must create a memorable jingle or public service announcements on hurricane preparedness before Monday, May 24. They can be submitted to ddme.tci@gmail. com The entries will be posted on the DDME Facebook page where viewers will be asked to vote for their favourite.

Winners will be announced on

May 31.

The top three videos with the most votes will win a prize and their video will be featured on DDME’s social media platforms and local television.

The second competition requires participants to submit an original spoken word poetry performance by May 28. It is open to high school and college students.

The top poets will compete live on June 11, and the winning entries will be awarded a prize.

Registration is at https://bit. ly/33Bncfe The theme of the two competitions is, ‘Investing in mitigation and preparedness today for a better tomorrow’.

For more information visit www.gov.tc/ddme

Members of the TCI Regiment set up the inflatable field hospital for the launch event (Image: Nigel Dakin/Instagram)

Minister of Health Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders said he is elated that the TCI is now equipped to provide world class healthcare following a disaster.

He said: “I said it in the Cabinet one day, that it’s time the Turks and Caicos met the world, that we’ve grown up.

“We need to move away from the days where we’re always looking to others to provide us support. We need to show that we can stand on our own.

“And this is a sign to say we’re now starting to build the capacity, the capacity to take care of our

people in normal times and in times of disaster as we know that disasters will come.”

WE HAVE TO BE PREPARED Saunders reminded that while the TCI has been spared by many hurricanes and other hazards it is absolutely imperative for the territory to be prepared as disasters are inevitable.

He said: “I mean, we’ve been pretty lucky over the last couple hundred years in terms of our hurricanes have come pretty close to us and veered off at the last

minute.

“But eventually we know that one will hit here and then it’s going to be a big one. It’s just the laws of averages, but the best way to address that is the boy Scouts model to ‘be prepared’.”

Deputy Governor Anya Williams echoed similar sentiments.

“We have to think back from hurricane Ike in 2008, Irma and Maria in 2017 and also the possibility of hurricane Dorian hitting us in 2019,” she said.

“I can recall in 2008 when they did the aerial shots of Turks and Caicos and the first thing that they asked was, do we have enough body bags, and that is something that should always stay within our minds.

“We have been blessed over the years, we’ve been hit by hurricanes, pandemics and we’ve had our challenges, but we’ve thankfully been able to always preserve lives.

“Nonetheless we must always be prepared and this hospital will help us to be able to improve our capacity and be prepared should there be a disaster.”

Governor Nigel Dakin remarked that the TCI will emerge from the pandemic stronger than it went in as it relates to the territory’s disaster preparedness and response.

He stressed that in a territory prone to natural disaster, being able to increase hospital bed capacity, overall, by 40 percent is a significant uplift in capacity.

“We really welcome the arrival of this field hospital and we hope we would never need to use it, but secretly we know we will and when we do, we will thank the Lord that we procured it during this year.”

The TCI Regiment will be tasked with setting up the facility in the event of a disaster.

Hundreds attend virtual ethics symposium Nearly 250 health practitioners from 15 countries participated in a virtual ethics symposium hosted by TCI Hospital and the TCI Medical Association.

The virtual event was held under the theme, ‘Developing ethical competency as a key driver to growing excellence and programs in health research’.

It featured a range of speakers from across the Caribbean region, and topics included the role of ethics in the health research

landscape and paper-writing guidelines for health research.

TCI Hospital CEO Dr Denise Braithwaite-Tennant said public trust is largely dependent on the ability as professionals to demonstrate ethical competence.

“The symposium was an enriching event, and we are excited about the future of health research and the potential benefit for the local and global community,” she said.

Chair of the TCI Hospital Ethics

Committee, Dr Henry Blythe, added: “Over the past 11 years, the TCI Hospital has accumulated a wealth of experience and clinical data, which speaks to best practices in the delivery of healthcare.

“We are confident that the rest of the world can learn from our experiences in one way or another.”

The symposium took place on April 29 and the post-event survey recorded excellent ratings by respondents who said the presentations met their expectations.

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More than 700 illegal aliens sent home within six weeks

BY OLIVIA ROSE Since the start of the financial year on April 1, 726 illegal migrants have been processed in the TCI and repatriated to their homeland.

“This includes 681 from Haitians vessels,” said Hon. Arlington Musgrove, Minister of Immigration and Border Services.

Musgrove was speaking at a press conference on Monday, May 17, held at the Office of the Premier in Providenciales and livestreamed on Radio Turks and Caicos’ Facebook page.

During the meeting he gave an overview of his stewardship to date, and outlined plans for his ministry and departments under his purview.

The immigration minister said the Government recognises the financial burden of repatriation and is working feverishly to address the vexing issue on all fronts.

“We are cognisant of the strain

this places on the public purse, and we are therefore strategizing on a robust approach to address this illegal invasion,” he said.

“A total of 36 persons have been prosecuted under the immigration ordinance.”

He called on the public to be forthcoming with any information that will assist with the investigation and apprehension of anyone involved in trafficking in the territory.

“I am sending a clear message today to the general public that my Government will spare no mercy, prosecuting anyone for hiring illegal immigrants or their involvement in this criminal offence.”

Musgrove said his ministry is working furiously towards the complete upgrade of the border control system.

“I know the media is especially eager to inquire about the details of this, however, in the interest of national security, specific details

Minister of Immigration and Border Services, Hon. Arlington Musgrove (Image: Screenshot/RTC Station)

will not be shared.”

He added that two additional long-range surveillance radars will be installed to help tackle illegal entry into the territory.

“We approved the purchase and installation of two additional radar sites to supplement the current facilities to eliminate the blind spots and aid in early detection of these vessels.

“A visit was made to the radar station to receive an update and review of the function under their remit.”

He said it remains a critical concern that demands direct attention and he has given it the department his focus.

“I must commend the efforts of the radar team in the successful detection of illegal vessels over the past weeks and the aggressive approach in capturing these illegal immigrants.”

The radar systems, when installed, will provide enhanced detection to allow sloops to be intercepted as well as being a visible deterrent to further illegal activity.

The systems will be installed at North West Point and Long Bay in Providenciales, areas that are becoming frequent entry points for illegal immigrants.

The territory’s border security officers received a major boost with the official opening of its

$2.84 million coastal radar station back in 2012.

The South Dock location was chosen due to its proximity to the waters around West Caicos and French Cay, the busiest waterways around the Islands.

The radar is used to help the TCI authorities better tackle illegal immigration, the smuggling of goods, transhipment of drugs and weapons, and people trafficking.

Additionally, the Government has also announced plans to review the presence of the Haitian consulate, as it works to address the age-old illegal trafficking issue, which has cost the territory millions of dollars over the years.

Government to upgrade and retool Invest TCI

BY OLIVIA ROSE

Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick (centre right) and Governor Nigel Dakin (centre) meet with executives of Invest Turks and Caicos (Image: Office of the Premier)

Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick met with executives of Invest Turks and Caicos recently, as part of the Government’s plan to improve the value of territory’s prime investment hub.

According to a statement from the Office of the Premier, the May 13 talks focused on the enhancement of the agency’s due diligence protocols for investment opportunities and other pertinent matters.

The premier, who also doubles as the Minister for Finance, Investment and Trade, was joined by Governor Nigel Dakin, and Permanent Secretary and Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Finance, Athenee Harvey-Basden and Shonia Thomas-Been.

Speaking at a press conference on May 3, Premier Misick said his Government is keen on ensuring the agency is better supported to assist investors, while reaching its long-term aim and objectives.

“We promised the retooling and an upgrade of Invest TCI to deliver

on its promise as the front door facilitator for investment from all sources and that includes domestic investment. We intend to put in special incentive for domestic investors,” he said.

“Since March of 2021 the agency has received two new proposals for projects valued at some $48 million and this will begin to spread development across the archipelago.”

Misick explained that so far most of the investments have been directed at Providenciales but these new projects will be focussed on other islands which will help to spread development.

“This would therefore facilitate social development and family life since people now in North Caicos for example, can stay there and work in certain areas,” he said.

Invest TCI provides free information for prospective investors (both foreign and domestic) and assists with immigration information, company formation, and facilitates investments on all scales.

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Criminal cases dismissed over lack of evidence

BY DELANA ISLES Several young men appeared before Chief Justice Mabel Agyemang this May for her determination as to the Crown’s cases against them.

She went on to dismiss numerous charges as she found evidence was insufficient to allow prosecution to continue.

Among the defendants was 22year old Jerry Dossou, charged with attempted burglary, several robberies, carrying ammunition and other related offences.

The charges were in relation to incidents that took place in September 2020 in Long Bay and The Bight, Providenciales.

In November 2020, police issued a wanted poster for the accused, and in early December he was arrested and charged with multiple offences.

At the time of the arrest, police commended themselves for getting “violent offenders off the streets”.

The young man first appeared in court on December 8, 2020, charged with the crimes, and was remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison.

Dossou appeared in court before the chief justice on May

10, represented by attorney Lara Maroof-Misick.

The lawyer challenged the Crown’s evidence that was presented before the court, as being lacking.

The chief justice found that the prosecution did not have sufficient evidence against the young man, and dismissed many of the charges against him.

The charge that remains against Dossou is a firearm offence he allegedly committed last August.

He remains on remand for that matter until his bail hearing.

JUDGE SLASHES MULTIPLE CHARGES Another young man - Jouvly Inelus - who was on remand at Her Majesty’s Prison Grand Turk on firearm and several other offences also had his charges slashed by the chief justice on May 10.

She again found that the prosecution did not have sufficient evidence that Inelus committed the charged gun offences.

When the defendant was arrested in January this year, he was slapped with a slew of charges setting fire to an outhouse, carrying

charged with a cutlass related offence, in which he is alleged to have threatened to kill someone with the weapon in 2020. He is awaiting a bail hearing.

Jerry Dossou, 22, is on remand for a firearm offence.

Other charges have been dismissed (Image: Royal TCI Police Force)

and discharging a firearm, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, causing fear with an offensive weapon and several others.

Police at the time alleged that the man committed these acts over the course of some five months.

No substantive evidence to support these claims was presented before the chief justice and some of the charges were dismissed.

The 29-year-old Inelus remains

AMMO AND CRACK COCAINE CHARGES DISMISSED Meanwhile, 31-year-old Brandon Leonard Rahming is now freed of ammunition and drug charges.

Rahming was arrested on March 3, 2021, charged by the police for carrying ammunition and possession of drugs.

That entire case was tossed out by the chief justice when he appeared before her with his attorney Lara Maroof-Misick for his sufficiency hearing on May 10.

The defence lawyer argued that police had no evidence to charge her client, the chief justice agreed and dismissed all of the charges.

Rahming came under police scrutiny while officers were conducting inquiries in The Bight community.

According to a police press release at the time, they noticed him acting suspiciously, and as a result conducted a stop and search on him.

That search, cops alleged, unearthed a package containing a quantity of live ammunition, crack cocaine, powdered cocaine and cash.

The items were seized, the man was arrested, charged and remanded to prison. He has now been released.

QUARTET FREED OF ALLEGED GANG RELATED OFFENCE And earlier this month, three young men accused of ganging up on another young male appeared before Grand Turk judge, Justice Shiraz Aziz.

The young men were jointly charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm and wounding with intent.

The men are Shaquaze Forbes, Shaquant Robinson, Shakeeme Seymour and Omarion Gardiner.

The four were represented by attorneys Courtney Barnett, Finbar Grant and Keith James when they appeared before the judge.

Again in this case, the assigned judge failed to find sufficient evidence gathered by police or the Crown to send the young men to trial.

Police chief details new Strategic Policing Plan Five key objectives were identified as priorities in the police force’s new Strategic Policing Plan 20212024 when it was detailed during a press conference this week.

Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting spoke about the “ambitious” plan on Wednesday, May 19, and said it will be made available to the public in full soon.

The first objective is ‘Reducing crime and the fear of crime’, which he described during a PowerPoint presentation.

“Those of you who have been in the TCI over the last few years will have felt how unsafe it felt without a shadow of a doubt,” he said.

“But we’re wrestling back control from those criminals who are out causing crime and I imagine and see and are very positive that it will be safer going forward.”

Among the force’s plans are to develop witness protection programme, build investigative capacity, review crime recording, understand the fear of crime, develop tactical unit capability and enhance intelligence capability and capacity.

The second objective is, ‘Working in collaboration with our communities’.

This includes plans to enhance community policing and deliver training, implement community policing, and build stronger relationships to build engagement, optimising technology.

“Community policing in itself is a specialism, it’s not a soft touch,” the police chief said.

The third objective is, ‘Protecting our borders from local and transnational crime’.

This includes plans to implement the agreed recommendations of the border protection review, support the immigration control strategy, and re-establish the Grand Turk marine branch.

“We’re looking to get a boat back on Grand Turk and staff it.

The building’s been done and we’re grateful for that,” Botting said.

The force will also revise deployment profile and patrol strategy and enhance collaboration with regional and international partners.

The fourth objective is, ‘Investing in our people’ – “getting them the best they can be and supporting them to reach their potential”, the commissioner said.

This includes plans for a

Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting speaks about the “ambitious” plan (Image: Screenshot/Royal TCI Police Force)

staff development programme, to improve HR and training delivery, to develop succession planning, the introduction of women in policing association, and submission of salary and allowances improvement protocol to the Government.

“I think police officers are underpaid and their allowances

don’t match the jobs they do….you have a police force that has huge potential.

“We need to keep the staff we’ve got and recognise the work they do, 24 hours and day, seven days a week, constantly and some of the risks they take.”

The final objective is, ‘Optimising technology’. “We

want to become a modern forward thinking, police force,” Botting said.

This includes plans to create a five-year IT strategy, a digital command and control system, to enhance capacity range of islandwide communications, and to create a marine operation and search and rescue command centre.

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We have one life to live on this earth – Enjoy it I know many of us wish our lives were better, especially from a financial point of view. However, despite any financial limitations, enjoy your life.

Some of you may argue that you cannot enjoy life because you don’t have any money and there is a scripture in the Bible that says money answered all things.

While this is scriptural, do you know that there are many people who have money and are still not enjoying life? It’s because money cannot buy them happiness.

Many of us think that once we have money we will begin to enjoy life and so we spend countless hours during the day and night finding ways and means to acquire more money and material possessions. As a result, we spend very little time with our family and friends.

I know that some people have to engage in multiple jobs to meet their financial obligations. However, we still must enjoy life for life is short.

James 4:14 states: “It is a vapour that

BY DREXWELL SEYMOUR

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

appeared for a little time and then vanished away.”

Why work so hard and so long when you cannot enjoy what you work for?

I know the Bible is the best guideline to live by and we see from the beginning of time, God rested on the seventh day after the creation of the Earth.

God has demonstrated that we should take a rest. Too many of us including myself are working so hard without getting rest.

When you do not get adequate rest, you will compromise your health and soon you will not be in a position to enjoy your life and things you work so hard for.

In addition to getting rest, take a vacation.

Your vacation does not have to be overseas, you can vacation locally.

Turn your phone off and explore your country and the rest of the world. Make memories with your family and friends.

Spend quality time with your family. Take

walks with your family. Have lunch and dinner with your family. Play games with your family.

Watch a movie together with your family.

Your family is precious, so do not let them become strangers by not spending adequate time with them.

Have fun in life. You do not have to drink and smoke to have fun. You can go fishing, kayaking, dancing and swimming.

Find something fun to do rather than spending all of your time at work or living a boring life.

When your life becomes mundane, you end up living with regrets and perhaps complaining about everybody else.

God wants us to have joy in everything we do. Therefore, enjoy life with your family and friends.

There is more to life than having a lot of money. There is more to life than having that dream car. There is more to life than titles.

You have one life to live, so enjoy every minute of the hour because you can be here today but not tomorrow.

How to secure a resilient economy in the age of artificial intelligence In factories across advanced economies, robots are taking over the workplace and smart machines are performing dangerous jobs once undertaken by humans in healthcare.

Not forgetting the literacy, transportation, infrastructure and communications sectors, which are undergoing drastic innovations.

Already there are unmanned aerial vehicles and sea crafts. Amazon and other multi-national companies are certified to use drones for home deliveries.

It was Elon Musk, a physicist and businessman, and the driver behind Tesla’s electric cars and SpaceX, who announced that the year 2021 would be a year of simulations, as he pushed the scientific envelope in intelligent vehicle infrastructure which includes self-driven cars and aerial taxis.

The world is changing rapidly and the workplace is becoming fully automated, driven by a phenomenon called artificial intelligence (AI).

Ideally, this will create new products and employment is expected to rise, leading to greater overall productivity and economic growth.

It is estimated that the deployment of AI will add $15.7 trillion to global GDP by

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.

2030.

However, an IMF working paper concludes, as jobs are increasingly automated, real wages will likely fall and inevitably overall inequality will rise.

Foxconn, a major supplier for Apple and Samsung has replaced 60,000 workers with robots.

So, what are the lessons for emerging economies like the TCI? Although all areas are not pertinent, China’s experience in refocusing its economy toward high-tech industries and AI in particular provides a window into how emerging economies can cope with the challenges ahead.

The impact for the TCI is likely to be disproportionate compared to advanced economies – creating problematic gaps in information and communications

technologies, digital skills, literacy and infrastructure. Not withholding, the legal and institutional framework for regulating new technologies.

These gaps are uphill battles for nurturing innovation ecosystems, adapting the digital workplace and preparing people for the new kind of employment.

Henceforth, the TCI must digitise its education system. We’ve seen the importance of doing so during Covid-19, to allow continuous learning.

Schools across the TCI must be fully automated. Teachers and other educators, and students must be equipped to survive the changing environment.

Do you remember the period when the Caribbean had a talent gap in bookkeeping and accounting, then the scramble to educate students and workers to fill the

gap?

The point is, we can’t allow this setback to re-emerge.

To fill the void, the authorities must build public-private partnerships in education to help prepare citizens and workers alike with the skills that are in demand.

They must offer new courses at the community college and provide AI textbooks for high school students, coupled with supporting digital literacy and entrepreneurship through vocational education and e-learning.

Too, the authorities can capitalise on the World Bank’s regional public hubs, training, booth camps and innovation and entrepreneurship seminars.

Still, the TCI will need automation in its healthcare, infrastructure and communication sectors.

Through Britain, the UN-led multistakeholder global governance regime can help the TCI to address the impact of AI through its financial and technical support initiatives and help close the digital divide in specific areas, in addition to the legal framework, policies and public outreach campaigns.

People must be trained and the workplace must be transformed to meet this global demand, or risk getting left behind.

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Public service pensions and gratuities may soon be reinstated A sustainable long-term retirement plan for public servants and those that serve in statutory bodies is in the works. $2 million in seed funding has been approved in the 20212025 Fiscal and Strategic Policy Statement for this initiative, which will subsequently be included in the upcoming budget.

According to Deputy Governor Anya Williams, the Turks and Caicos Islands is the only British overseas territory that does not offer a pension or gratuity programme for its staff.

“Our public servants carry out very important roles on behalf of the Government and people of these Islands and deserve to be adequately compensated for the roles that they do,” she said.

The TCI Government’s pension and gratuity programme was discontinued in 2012 due to financial hardship, according to a Government press release on Thursday, May 20.

Previously, a pension was provided to all employees that joined the public service prior to 1992, when the National Insurance Scheme was introduced.

This programme allowed for 25 percent of a worker’s pension to be converted to a lump sum gratuity payment.

Anyone that joined the service after 1992 was not entitled to a TCIG pension, but upon leaving the civil service were paid a gratuity for their years of service.

Under the current arrangements, those that joined the service before 1992 are still entitled to receive a pension, but no gratuity.

While those that joined after 1992 are not entitled to a public service gratuity or a pension.

In 2019-2020 a consultancy was funded with Morneau Shepell Consultancy to review and provide options on the reinstatement of a TCIG pension and gratuity programme.

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A meeting to discuss the reinstatement of public service pensions and gratuities (TCI Government)

The report was presented to the Civil Service Association and Cabinet for consideration.

Williams, who also acts as head of public service, met with Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick and Permanent Secretary of National Security Tito Lightbourne to discuss the topic.

In the press release, Premier Misick said he and his finance team were grateful for the opportunity to review and discuss the contents of the consultancy.

“I was pleased with the options provided that would seek to provide a sustainable long-term retirement plan for not only public servants, but also persons that serve in statutory bodies and other capacities,” he said.

Misick said that prior to coming to office, the Government committed to swiftly progressing the work and necessary funding to deliver on this important initiative.

“I am pleased to advise that $2 million in seed funding has already been approved in the new

FSPS for this initiative, which will subsequently be included in the upcoming budget.

“I look forward to Cabinet’s consideration of this proposal and to working to bring this programme to fruition.”

Williams said her office is also pleased to progress the work on the reinstatement of a public service pension and gratuity programme.

She explained that the discontinuation of a pension and gratuity programme after 1992 has caused significant concerns.

Those that remain in the service are not entitled to the same benefits as some of their previous and current colleagues, the civil service head said.

And even pre-1992 employees that remain in service have expressed difficulty in being able to transition into retirement at the age of 60 as there is no longer the option to receive a lump sum gratuity payment to assist as was previously the case.

“Our public servants carry out

very important roles on behalf of the Government and people of these Islands and deserve to be adequately compensated for the roles that they do,” she said.

“As it stands, the Turks and Caicos Government is the only territory that does not offer a pension or gratuity programme for its staff which needs to be addressed.”

The deputy governor said that following formal approval by Cabinet her team will undertake necessary consultations with the civil service on the design of the programme. “…so that we can progress the necessary legislation and funding request to the House of Assembly to facilitate the implementation of this vital programme.”

Also attending the meeting virtually on April 15 were Permanent Secretary of Finance Athenee Basde, budget director Nordia Campbell, accountant general Hemant Sinanan, and lead consultant Derek Osborne.

Emergency workers celebrated during dedicated week Special activities were held this week to celebrate the TCI’s dedicated frontline emergency medical workers and to teach the public about sensible use of the service.

The Ministry of Health and Human Services hosted the events from Sunday, May 16, to Saturday, May 22, for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Week.

This year it was held under the theme, ‘This is EMS: Caring for our communities’.

In a press release on Monday, Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, thanked the EMS team for their continuous hard work and perseverance.

“These silent heroes of health are often not recognised for the essential and sometimes lifesaving work that they do throughout the TCI on a day to day basis,” he said.

“I hope that by celebrating the EMS Department through recognising EMS week, a greater spotlight will be placed on their role in pre-hospital emergency care.”

He said the staff of the EMS Department have been working on the frontline throughout the pandemic, responding to calls during all of the challenges posed.

“I would like to applaud them for their commitment to providing services to all and would encourage persons in the TCI to consider a career in this field,” Saunders said.

“The EMS Department has truly embodied this year’s theme of ‘Caring for our communities’ and I encourage them to continue to do so.”

Among the activities were an education day, a safety day, a day for the children, a save a life day

Children in Grand Turk learn about the role of the EMS Department (Image: Radio Turks and Caicos)

and finally an EMS recognition day.

Activities were held on a small scale to ensure public health and

safety as well as to comply with public health measures.

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Integrity Commission guides HOA members on conduct in public life Members of the House of Assembly were guided on how to act in public life during a meeting with the Integrity Commission at The Palms, Providenciales, on May 13.

The 13 participants discussed the role and function of the commission, and the Seven Principles of Public Life.

They also learnt about identifying, avoiding and managing conflict of interests as set out in the Code of Conduct.

“Respectful feedback was well received during the engagement, and all had an informative and enlightening session,” said commission director Paul Martin on Wednesday, May 19.

House of Assembly members present were Speaker of the House, Hon. Gordon Burton, Deputy

Premier Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders, Hon. Rachel Taylor, Hon. Jamel Robinson, Hon. Samuel Been, Hon. Matthew Stubbs, Hon. Randy Howell, Hon. Kyle Knowles, Hon. John Malcolm, Hon. Sean Malcolm, Hon. Alvin Garland, Hon. Willin Belliard, and Hon. Harold Charles.

Integrity Commission staff included commissioner Canon Mark Kendall, director Paul Martin, deputy director Richard Been, senior compliance officer Crystal Almonte, IT specialist/ security manager Jovan Flemming, and public education officer Imterniza McCartney.

“The Integrity Commission wishes to thank the House of Assembly members for keeping their commitment of their time to discuss and review Conflict of

Interest,” Martin said.

“The commission looks forward to the application of the knowledge garnered as they serve the people of the TCI with integrity, honesty and good faith in public life.”

An initial meeting with Members of the House of Assembly was held at The Palms, Providenciales, on April 15.

“This…was mainly to introduce, establish and facilitate an open dialogue between the newly elected and appointed ministers,” a commission press release said on April 21.

MAKING DECLARATIONS Specified people in public life must file their declarations of income, assets and liabilities as required by the TCI Integrity Commission Ordinance during June and July.

They must then deliver their completed forms, along with the relevant supporting documents, in person, at an office of the commission, by appointment only.

Declarants will be contacted individually, with a specific date, time and location, for delivery of declaration forms.

The required people include anyone who make their last filing on, or before, June 30, 2019, and anyone appointed to a statutory boards or TCI Government from April 1.

Those no longer sitting members of statutory boards as at March 31, and those who have resigned their posts, or whose contracts have not been renewed within the TCIG Government, are required to file within 90 days of the end of their tenure.

Declaration Forms are available

on the commission’s website at www.integritycommission.tc Inquiries can be directed to 946-1941 or complianceofficer2@ integritycommission.tc A failure, without reasonable cause, to file a declaration is a criminal offence, punishable with imprisonment for one year, or a fine of $15,000, or both.

In addition, the commission is, among other things, obligated to publish the fact of such failure in the Gazette.

All declarations are confidential documents. Declarants should not submit their completed declaration form through a third party, or via electronic or surface mail.

Anyone who has filed a declaration during calendar year 2020, will not be required to file in 2021.

DECR gets new deputy director

Luc Clerveaux is the new deputy director of the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (Image: TCI Government)

Luc Clerveaux has been appointed to the post of deputy director of the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR).

He said he is “humbled and grateful” to be given the opportunity and said that he plans to support sustainable programmes to preserve the environment and safeguard the economy.

Clerveaux is a graduate of the Marjorie Basden High School in South Caicos and holds an associate’s degree in business studies from the TCI Community College.

He also has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ecology and Conservation from the University of Reading and a Master’s of Science Degree in Coastal and Marine Resource Management from the University of Portsmouth, England.

He joined the public service in 2005 as an environmental officer in the DECR, before leaving in 2009 to pursue further educational studies.

Clerveaux returned in 2012 to the same post, before being promoted to assistant director in 2017 where he oversaw the day to day operations of the Enforcement Unit.

In a Government press release on Monday, May 17, he said: “First and foremost, I give thanks to God for this opportunity.

“Thanks as well to my family members for their unwavering loyalty and my friends and colleagues for the support and working relationships that have contributed to my success.”

He said he was extremely humbled and grateful to have the opportunity to serve in the capacity of deputy director.

“Having been with the DECR since 2005…I have had the opportunity to work across the Turks and Caicos Islands on various projects in fisheries, parks and biodiversity preservation and have a keen awareness of the challenges faced by the department.”

Clerveaux said he believes his experience and professional training can help to overcome those challenges, heading to the renewed vision, goals and objectives of the department.

“As the environment plays a crucial role in the affairs of the country, I envisage that sustainable

programmes to preserve the environment whilst safeguarding economic resilience for the current and future generations will be paramount.

“I look forward to continuing my service with the best interest of the public and country at heart, and trust that God will continue to grant me the wisdom, knowledge and understanding to do so.”

Anya Williams, Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service, said it is with great pleasure that she congratulates Clerveaux on his appointment.

“With a strong educational background and over 15 years of experience in the environment, Luc is deserving of this promotion and is certainly capable of helping to lead this department going forward.”

She said his promotion is a testament to the fact that hard work, dedication and perseverance does have its rewards.

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Senior traffic officer, Deon Simmons (left), poses with District Commissioner Almaida Wilson (centre), RTCIPF Constable Jarcel Astwood (second from right) and Salt Cay motorists Patriana Simmons and Angela Gordon (Image: Titus de Boer)

A new licensed golf cart on Salt Cay (Image: Titus de Boer)

The resolute and the rueful The Road Safety Department visits Salt Cay - and lays down the law

“What I love about Salt Cay,” a North American retiree once told me, shortly after I had moved to the island, “is that it’s almost like it’s not really part of the Turks and Caicos Islands, but rather this unique little anarchy.

“Nothing is ever really rigorously enforced and when, for example, the traffic department comes here, we just hide our buggies or, if need be, produce fake insurance documents, to avoid payment.”

That conversation left me somewhat perplexed because not only is Salt Cay, of course, an integral part of the Turks and Caicos Islands, but why shouldn’t people be expected to play by the rules, when clearly that’s what they would automatically do in their home countries?

I was soon to find out that there was a firmly ingrained, alternative school of thought among some of the foreign home owners which was best summed up by another North American who exclaimed: “I’ve been here for over 20 years and I can proudly say that I have never paid any fees to the Government for anything, whether it’s to the traffic department, immigration or marine licences - in fact I’d go so far as to say that the Government should be paying US for coming here.”

Now before I have the entire

BY TITUS DE BOER

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winter resident community of Salt Cay writing angry letters to the editor, I should hasten to add that this attitude does NOT reflect the attitudes of the winter residents who I have come to know well, respect and genuinely like over the past five years. On the contrary, most of these, I know, pay their business licences, fishing and boat licences, extensions of their tourist visas and/or go ahead and apply for residency permits, as needed, without much fuss.

Salt Cay’s compliance with the laws of

the land were once again put to the test this week when there appeared, on the Community Chat WhatsApp group, the following capped message from Madam Almaida Wilson, the island’s District Commissioner.

“PLEASE NOTE THAT PERSONS FROM THE TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT ARE PRESENTLY IN SALT CAY TO CONDUCT TRAFFIC RELATED MATTERS. YOU ARE ALL ENCOURAGED TO CHECK WITH THEM IN RESPECT OF YOUR INDIVIDUAL VEHICLE OR VEHICLES AND ANY OTHER CONCERNS. THEY WILL BE WORKING FROM THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE FROM 1PM TODAY AND WILL BE IN THE ISLAND UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING.” The word ‘resolute’ came to mind as I entered the District Commissioner’s Office on Victoria Street, personified

by Police Constable Jarcel Astwood, as she sat, resolutely, with a senior traffic officer, Mr Deon Simmons, attending to the traffic-related issues and concerns of the Salt Cay residents.

The office appears to be busy, as the officers assist a young local entrepreneur, a retired islander and a boat captain with their vehicle licences and inspections.

I enquire as to how many vehicles were licensed. “Eleven,” the constable replies, “those who didn’t hide. But we intend to be back on a monthly basis, so this time round we didn’t issue any tickets.”

“Compliance and enforcement is what we’re here to achieve,” senior officer Simmons tells me, “but we know, of course, that in order for people to be able to comply, we have to be here regularly, so this time we’re giving people the chance to get their insurance sorted, for when we return.

Call it a grace period.” He adds, “Next time we will be rigorously looking for unlicensed vehicles.”

And how is the exercise being received by the members of the public who came in this time, to comply?

“Well,” says one retired islander, “I pay every year, but this time I had to pay for two years because last year no one came to do the inspection. That was a lot of money in one go!

“But,” she adds, “I am glad to see the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and the traffic department back in Salt Cay, assisting us.”

A North American who owns a Salt Cay business and who’s just come in to license his new vehicle appears almost relieved to see the traffic law enforcers.

“I learned a lot today,” he says, “I had no idea I needed to have a local driver’s licence, so now I’ll apply for that and get the vehicle licensed at the same time.

This is where we now live full-time and it’s only right that we pay our dues and abide by the laws of the land.”

Here’s thanking officers Astwood and Simmons for their efforts. Come again soon, resolute and rigorous!

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Nurses celebrated during week of activities A series of fun and healthy activities took place over the past week to bring appreciation and awareness to the occupation of nursing.

The TCI Health Promotions and Advocacy Unit joined the dedicated health professionals in celebrating TCI Nurses Week which started on May 12 – International Nurses Day. There were organised walks on all the major islands, as well as a painting evening, a movie night, church services and a tyre circuit workout.

The events concluded on Monday, May 17 - World Hypertension Day – which was also recognised during the week of activities.

International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12 every year, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, a famed British nurse known as the founder of nursing.

This year’s theme was, ‘Nurses: A voice to lead - A vision for future healthcare’.

Deputy Governor Anya Williams said the contribution and importance of nurses cannot be overstated, as serving humanity is one of the greatest professions in life.

“Nurses are the backbone of healthcare systems and help to play vital roles in helping to save and to preserve lives,” she said in a May 12 statement.

She reminded that during the last year the nurses have played key roles on the frontline in helping to respond to the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic.

“It has been a selfless, tireless year for the medical profession and

we owe them a debt of gratitude and appreciation for the work that they have and continue to do.

“So, nurses across the TCI and elsewhere today and always we recognise, celebrate and appreciate you.

“Continue to lead and to chart a new way forward as we work to develop a new vision and plan for healthcare here and elsewhere.”

Chief nursing officer Jackurlyn Sutton saluted those nurses who have been faced with increased demands during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“In spite of these increased challenges, you, the nurses of the TCI, continue to persevere, with a heart of love, care, commitment and dedication; working collaboratively with your medical colleagues, to provide quality care to residents and visitors to these Islands,” she said.

“I am extremely proud of you, and express my profound thanks for your outstanding and continued service.”

Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Human Services, also congratulated the nurses on their “sterling work”.

“You are without question the backbone of the healthcare system, and without you we would not be able to offer universal healthcare or universal access to health for our TCI population,” he said.

Saunders explained that nurses make up the largest cadre of healthcare personnel in the TCI. He said he will make “every effort” to ensure that policies and strategies are implemented to strengthen nursing education in the

Deputy Governor Anya Williams presents nurses with flowers for their hard work (Image: TCI Government)

TCI. This, he said, will create opportunities for young people who wish to pursue their first degree in nursing and to be able to accomplish that success in the comfort of their home.

“I would also seek to advocate for continuous improvement in the working environments and remunerations for nursing professionals,” he said. “…I sincerely appreciate the

commitment and dedication you have demonstrated particularly during the pandemic and wish you a blessed and meaningful Nurses Day.” Primary healthcare manager Alrisa Gardiner also saluted nurses globally, regionally and especially those serving the TCI. “I thank each of you for your passion and drive, and I especially thank those of you who have suffered personal losses during this

Service station company funds school technology room Students at special needs school Ashley’s Learning Centre in Providenciales now have a dedicated technology room, thanks to service station company Rubis TCI. The company donated $7,000 to fund the new room, which has been a goal of the centre for three years.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Downtown centre on Friday, May 14, in front of Minister of Education Hon. Rachel Taylor, students, Rubis staff and staff at the school.

“We at Ashley’s Learning

Centre would like to express our gratitude to Rubis. Thanks your generous donation to our school,” a spokesperson wrote on the centre’s Facebook page.

The company plans to donate more than $34,000 to assist the most vulnerable in the community in response to the Covid-19 pandemic as part of its ‘Rubis Cares Campaign’.

“Through the Rubis Cares Campaign, Rubis will specifically focus on our children, the disabled, the elderly and those in need as well as our loyal customers,” a company spokesperson said.

The ribbon cutting ceremony of Ashley’s Learning Centre’s new technology room (Image: Ashley’s Learning Centre)

most difficult time, for staying the course,” she said.

“Giving up was easy, but you didn’t. I am truly thankful for your resilience. To my nurses in primary healthcare, you know that my heart belongs to you. I love and appreciate you.”

She also thanked the families of the “unsung heroes” for giving them to the TCI to achieve what many nations were unable to – a path of hope through the pandemic.

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A map showing the 31 subtropical and tropical depressions that formed during the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

Active hurricane seasons prompt early launch of tropical advisory site FORECASTERS at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, have released their Atlantic outlook two weeks early, on 15 May, prompted by the rapid development of storms over the past six years.

This marks the first time that the NHC has moved up the launch of its tropical storm projection.

Over those six years, the first storms and, in some cases, the first hurricanes for the Atlantic basin have developed ahead of the official 1 June start date of the hurricane season.

“There were talks about changing the official start date of the Atlantic hurricane season, during our last regional hurricane conference, which was held online because of the COVID situation,” Cayman

Islands National Weather Service chief meteorologist Kerry Powery told the Cayman Compass. “Those discussions were shut down, but as a fall back they moved the start date of the tropical outlook to May 15.”

The tropical outlook is currently live. It displays a map that tracks weather systems in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Eastern Pacific regions. As of Tuesday, 18 May, the site read, “Tropical cyclone activity is not expected during the next 48 hours,” while displaying a blank map of the Atlantic basin.

Although the NHC has moved up its tropical outlook, Powery said the NWS would not be issuing any additional preseason storm-tracking tools or devices unless it becomes

necessary.

“We already have internal practices that take into account any tropical wave, weather inside or outside the Caribbean basin,” said Powery. “We monitor those tropical waves on a daily basis and issue warnings and advisories as necessary. So, we will not be issuing anything outside of what is standard practice.”

Each year the six-month Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 Nov. Previously, the climatological range which was used to calculate the storm average spanned from 1980 to 2010. During that time, the season average was 12 named storms and six hurricanes, three of which were expected to become major hurricanes.

There are over 22,800 active cases of the virus on the island.

Jamaica records 15 Covid-19 deaths in one day JAMAICA saw its COVID-19 death toll jump to 878 Tuesday, after recording 15 deaths in one day.

The Jamaica Ministry of Health and Wellness said the latest deaths include five men aged between 63 to 76 years old and four women aged from 53 to 80 years.

Two of the newly reported deaths were previously under investigation.

The deaths recorded in Manchester

occurred between January and March 2021, the ministry said, adding that another death was reported under investigation and two were reported as coincidental – one of which was previously reported under investigation.

The new COVID-19 cases island wide now total 47,479. There are 22,837 active cases of the virus on the island. (NewsAmericasnow)

Guyana: QC students top the Caribbean at CSEC, CAPE GUYANA’S Ministry of Education announced on Wednesday that two Queen’s College students had registered top performers at the regional level for the 2020 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) assessments.

At a ceremony held at the NCERD building, Kingston, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand said that results were based on data received from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC).

Manickchand said that at the CSEC country and regional level, Bhedesh Persaud has topped the Caribbean with 22 Grade Ones and one Grade Two, while Zane Ramotar

has topped at CAPE for the country and the regional level, with 14 Grade Ones and a Grade Two. The Minister also said that Guyana has secured two of seven awards at the CSEC level and four of five awards at the CAPE level.

Other regional awards scored include: Best performer in Natural Sciences (CAPE) – Zane Ramotar from Queen’s College; Best student in the Technical Vocation area (CSEC)- Anthony Sukra from the New Amsterdam Secondary; the Best Business Performer (CSEC)Niron Seokenandan from the St. Roses High School and, the Best Science Student (CSEC)- Bhedesh Persaud from Queen’s College.

(Excerpts from Stabroek News)

The top CAPE performer Zane Ramoutar (left) and the top CSEC performer, Bhedesh Persaud (right) with Minister of Education Priya Manickchand.

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Regional News Atlantis axes 700 but ‘bigger blow expected’ SEVEN hundred employees at Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island were laid off on Tuesday, a decision resort officials say was made due to COVID-19’s impact on travel and other economic uncertainties.

In a letter sent to staff, dated May 16, Atlantis’ president and managing director, Audrey Oswell said that while the decision to reduce its 7,300 strong workforce was a difficult one to make, it was necessary due to the losses the hotel had incurred from the pandemic.

And with COVID-19 continuing to impact travel worldwide, Ms Oswell said there is still uncertainty as to when the nation’s tourism industry will be able to fully recover from the pandemic – a situation she said had also factored into Atlantis’ decision to make workers redundant.

“We are collectively living through the worst pandemic of our lifetime, and as it began to unfold, global travel came to a standstill,” Ms Oswell wrote. “Our business suffered significant losses, and in response, we drastically cut costs that touched nearly every corner of Atlantis.

“While these actions were necessary, it became clear we had to go further when faced with two hard truths: We don’t know exactly when travel will return to normal business

levels (and) when travel does return, it will be different for everyone.

“While we expect Atlantis to recover fully and business volumes continue to increase since reopening, the significant changes we will undergo are not temporary or shortlived. Because of this, we need to make fundamental shifts by reducing the size of our workforce around a more focused business strategy.

“Unfortunately, we have to part ways with team members that we respect and value. Out of 7,300 Atlantis team members, 700 of our colleagues will not be returning.”

The number affected is equivalent to almost 10 percent of the Paradise Island resort’s workforce.

The terminations, though unfortunate, will likely come as a welcome reprieve to some furloughed workers who have long been calling for their severance packages and benefits.

The government’s emergency orders suspend Employment Act provisions, which mandate that companies must pay full severance to workers who have been sent home for 90 days, until a month after these powers expire.

“I think there were a number of persons who wanted some finality to their relationship with Atlantis,” Tourism Minister Dionisio

D’Aguilar told reporters after Atlantis’ announcement yesterday. “...So, for those persons, I think they are delighted that that relationship has now been concretized but obviously, tourism has been substantially (and) negatively impacted by the coronavirus. A lot of companies started off by furloughing to mitigate the necessity to sever people, but Atlantis has now gotten itself into a position where it can sever people and pay them the monies they would’ve earned based on their years of experience… and for those who really hoped (to come) back, obviously it’s going to take a little bit longer for them to find employment.”

Despite the news, Mr D’Aguilar said officials still remain optimistic that the nation’s economy will improve as more people get vaccinated and become “emboldened” to travel.

“We’re expecting a quick rebound, maybe not to the levels of 2019 but nonetheless employment levels will begin to go back up,” he said.

As for how the Atlantis’ terminations have affected the nation’s unemployment figures, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes was unable to say yesterday.

However, he admitted there is much uncertainty “with respect

The number affected is equivalent to almost 10 percent of the Paradise Island resort’s workforce.

to the unemployment situation in The Bahamas” right now, calling Atlantis’ decision to lay off staff as “unfortunate.”

He said the government is doing all it can to “ease the burden” on unemployed individuals and noted officials will re-assess several of its assistance programmes to determine whether it will be extended if things do not improve.

In the meantime, Mr Foulkes urged Bahamians not to lose hope,

but instead to look to other working opportunities.

He said: “I would encourage all of the 700 members, families and employees affected today to number one: register with the Labour Department’s employment exchange.

Every day, we have businesses that reach out to the exchange for new hires so there are opportunities within the economy, and I wish to encourage those persons affected today to register.

Cayman Islands: Progressives admit being ‘blindsided’ by PACT

Members of the Progressives Alliance shadow Cabinet, from left, Dwayne Seymour, Joey Hew, Roy McTaggart, Alden McLaughlin and Barbara Conolly, at a recent press briefing.

FORMER Premier Alden McLaughlin, speaking at a press conference at which the Progressives announced the make-up of its shadow Cabinet today (13 May), said his party had been “blindsided” by independents who joined the PACT government after apparently giving undertakings to form an alliance government with the Progressives.

In response to a media question about reports of pressure being put on successful candidates by political donors, McLaughlin said he was surprised that there was an inference that such pressure was coming from the Progressives’ side.

“In fact, we know the converse to be true,” he said. “We had arrangements with… four independents; we assisted them, some of them financially, we assisted them with political advice, and we assisted them by endorsements, so something transpired in the last week or so of the election campaign because what occurred on election night, with most of the independents going into a meeting with Mr. [Wayne] Panton. That thought was not hatched that night. We were

blindsided in that respect.”

McLaughlin said that “of course” people who gave financial or other support during an election campaign would say, “‘This is the condition on which I supported you… You said you were going to work with this group or not going to work with that person, you’ve gone back on your word’, and I’m sure a lot of that went on on both sides.”

He also took aim at Cayman Marl Road for what he described as “bullying” of candidates following the election, “in fact, going as far as to go to Isaac Rankine’s house in East End and taunt and threaten him”.

“I’ve never see that level of intimidation, particularly by some,” he said, adding that he believed such conduct had impinged on the choices of elected representatives.

He said he knew two independent candidates had expressed “fear that something bad would happen to them if they did not do what Marl Road and others were advocating they should do – that is, become part of a government of independents rather than join the Progressives”.

(Cayman Compass)

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Regional News Remittances to Haiti surged in 2020 as kidnappings, other crises rose IN recent years, the money Haitians abroad have sent back home in remittances has accounted for at least one third of Haiti’s overall economy.

And despite the coronavirus pandemic driving unemployment to historic highs in the United States, remittances from the diaspora increased markedly last year.

As a nurse, Daniel Eugene has remained employed throughout the pandemic. The Miami-based essential worker estimates that he sent more than $5,000 to Haiti in the past year, which he said was an increase from the year before.

Paraphrasing a favorite adage, Eugene summed up his mentality toward sending money back home, during a tumultuous year for people of all nations, regardless of wealth.

“Two men may be crossing the river together, but one might still come out more wet,” said Eugene.

“People in Haiti are still coming out worse off than in the U.S.” Across the U.S., the pandemic has had disparate impacts on the diaspora, with some individuals continuing to experience financial hardship. But overall, the amount of remittances sent to Haiti last year

A man waits in the doorway of a Church Avenue money transfer store.

increased by 14% over 2019 levels, according to Creative Associates International, a development organization that tracks remittances.

Haiti’s remittance growth was larger than the average 6% growth for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Experts and Haitians living in the U.S. cited the growing economic need in Haiti, a kidnapping crisis

that has demanded ransom payments and financial stability at home as key reasons behind this growth.

Remittances to Haiti have risen for a couple years, from $3.1 billion in 2018, to $3.3 billion in 2019. The $3.8 billion the diaspora sent back to Haiti in 2020 is a record high, according to the February 2021 Creative Associates report. The authors, Manuel Orozco

and Jessica Spanswick, analyzed central bank figures from Latin American and Caribbean countries.

In terms of countries where remittances originate, the U.S.based diaspora sent the largest share of remittances by far. The share of remittances coming from the U.S. could have increased from 76%, to as high as 84%. However, Orozco said the latter number could be a high estimate, since central bank figures tend to underestimate remittance flows from countries like the Dominican Republic.

Chile had the next-largest share of remittances to Haiti at 5%, though overall, remittances from there declined by 20% from 2019 levels, per the February report.

In Chile, which is home to more than 150,000 Haitians, economic production declined by 6% in 2020 due in part to the pandemic and social unrest, per media reports.

Remittance growth to Haiti largely depended on economic conditions in

the host country, Orozco said.

“The growth followed, predominantly, the global markets,” said Orozco, a political scientist who leads the Creative Associates Center for Migration and Economic Stabilisation. “In some countries where the economic conditions were in worse shape, the growth of remittances from that country to Haiti did not increase significantly.”

In the U.S., the relatively large share of Haitians with legal status compared to immigrants from other countries in the region, coupled with their representation in essential industries like health care, could have helped stave off a decline in remittances, Orozco said.

Undocumented employees, he said, were often the first to lose work during the pandemic.

Health care had one of the lowest unemployment rates last spring, and was the only sector where rates were equal for immigrants and U.S.-born residents. (Haitian Times)

Minister of Social Services Frankie Campbell aid his ministry has established a standard process as it relates to providing social assistance.

(File photo) Dominica joined seven other Caribbean countries that have received the dual validation.

Dominica celebrates end of mother-tochild transmission of HIV and syphilis DOMINICA on Friday celebrated its World Health Organization certification for elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis.

With the achievement, Dominica joined seven other Caribbean countries that have received the dual validation, demonstrating continuing regional progress against the two diseases, a release from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) said.

During a virtual celebration, Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said “what we are celebrating here is truly a remarkable achievement. Eliminating motherto-child transmission of HIV and syphilis as a public health concern requires the strengthening of primary

prevention and treatment services for HIV and syphilis for pregnant women within an established and successful maternal, perinatal and child health services.”

Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, WHO Regional Director for the Americas and Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), said, “Dominica’s journey to this ambitious achievement represents … years of expanding the capacity of its primary care services to address communicable diseases and adopting harmonized and integrated approaches to improving the health outcomes for women and their children within maternal and child health services.”

While Dominica received the

certificate for elimination during a recent ceremony, the country was recommended by WHO for certification last September.

New HIV infections among children in the Caribbean declined by nearly 40% between 2019 and 2010 – the year that the Regional Initiative for the Elimination of Mother-toChild Transmission of HIV and Congenital Syphilis in Latin America and the Caribbean was launched.

The release said that the seven other Caribbean countries and territories that have received the dual certification are Cuba in 2015 and Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Montserrat and Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2017.

$2.4M paid out in rent to support Bahamians THE Bahamian government paid out $2.4m in rental assistance to hurting Bahamians amid the COVID-19 pandemic over the last ten months, acting Social Services Director Kim Sawyer revealed this week.

“For the period July 2020 to April 2021, 2,118 persons/households have been approved for rental assistance and that’s New Providence and Grand Bahama,” she said. “Total spending is $2.4m.”

The revelation came after officials announced the launch of the Ministry of Social Services’ processing management information system, ProMIS, which aims to modernise services at the agency.

The system, which is set to go live in New Providence on June 1 and the remaining islands shortly thereafter, will allow Bahamians seeking social assistance to make applications for

various programmes electronically.

This comes as the social agency continues to see increased demand for public assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with some 7,000 people said to be receiving social assistance from the department by way of their prepaid Bank of The Bahamas card.

“Currently, approximately 7,000 persons are receiving their assistance through that means and that assistance includes groceries from local vendors throughout the Bahamas,” Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell said on Tuesday, while noting the ProMIS system will facilitate three methods of payments to approved applicants.

With the new upgraded online platform, social workers also will be able to better track recipients and reduce application turnaround times among other things.

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Don’t holiday in amber list countries - Boris Johnson PRIME Minister Boris Johnson has warned people should not be holidaying in amber list countries, after a minister said people could go and visit friends.

The confusion arose after Environment Secretary George Eustice said people could go to those countries if they quarantined when they returned.

It comes after news that some holiday companies are refusing refunds to such destinations.

That is because it is now legal to travel to countries on the amber list.

Mr Johnson said: “I think it’s very important for people to grasp what an amber list country is: it is not somewhere where you should be going on holiday, let me be very clear about that.

“And if people do go to an amber list country, they absolutely have to for some pressing family or urgent business reason, then please bear in mind that you will have to selfisolate, you’ll have to take tests and do your passenger locator form and all the rest of it.”

The warning came amid reports that thousands of people had headed for destinations such as France, Greece, Spain and the US, with more than 150 flights reported to have departed on Monday.

Meanwhile the European Union is

expected to relax its travel rules for British holidaymakers.

EU ambassadors are meeting on Wednesday to discuss whether to allow people who have been fully vaccinated to visit countries in the bloc without any restrictions.

They are also considering whether or not to lift the current ban on nonessential travel from the UK to Europe.

After the legal ban on foreign holidays ended on Monday, Environment Secretary George Eustice said that people could go to those countries if they quarantined when they returned.

“We don’t want to stop travel altogether and the reason, as [Health Secretary] Matt Hancock set out, that we have the amber list is there will be reasons why people feel they need to travel, either to visit family or indeed to visit friends,” he told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme.

“They can travel to those countries but they then have to observe quarantine when they return and have two tests after returning.

“So people can travel to those areas, yes, but they will then have to subject themselves to the quarantine requirements on return.”

But the prime minister’s spokesman insisted travel to amber list destinations was only allowed for

a strictly limited number of reasons.

He said people should not be going to those countries for holidays or leisure.

“The position remains that people should not travel to amber list countries and that is to protect public health,” the spokesman said.

“There are some limited reasons why it might be acceptable to travel - for work purposes, protecting essential services or compassionate reasons such as a funeral or care of a family member - but otherwise people should not be travelling to these countries.”

He said holidays and leisure travel should be restricted to the short “green list” of destinations such as Portugal.

“We are working with the travel industry and others on this. All of us have a personal responsibility to protect one another as we cautiously reopen international travel,” the spokesman said.

“We are moving to a situation where the public can take responsibility for their actions. I think it is important to stress that, by and large, that is what we are seeing.

“Obviously we will keep this under review, we are keeping a careful eye on this and we will take further action if necessary.”

The warning came amid reports that thousands of people had headed for destinations such as France, Greece, Spain and the US.

A health minister, Lord Bethell, advised people not to take a foreign holiday this year.

Asked about reports that passengers at Heathrow had been forced to stand next to people arriving from red list countries, the minister told the House of Lords that “segregation is unbelievably difficult during travel”.

And he said that was why travelling was dangerous.

He told peers: “The ultimate sanction here is that, particularly as we go into the summer, we tell people: travelling is not for this year.

Please stay in this country.”

Chief executive of Airlines UK Tim Alderslade accused the government of causing confusion.

“People should not travel to red countries, we know that, but to

generalise against perfectly legal travel even to green countries is deeply unhelpful,” he said.

The government’s traffic light system is guidance rather than a legal requirement, and some travel companies have opted to still offer holidays to amber destinations so long as the Foreign Office has not advised against all but essential travel there.

That means some travel companies are refusing refunds for holidays booked last year for summer 2021, or that were moved from 2020 by tour operators - or even to defer the bookings.

The UK’s largest tour operator, Tui, is currently offering holidays to amber countries such as Cuba, Barbados and Antigua and to some Greek and Spanish islands. (BBC)

Girl, 11, fights off a knife-wielding kidnapper at Florida school bus stop AN 11-YEAR-OLD girl waiting for her school bus in Pensacola, Florida, was able to fight off an alleged kidnapping attempt on Tuesday morning and get to safety, authorities said.

A 30-year-old suspect was arrested later that day after a search involving at least 50 deputies and other personnel, Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons told reporters.

Surveillance video released by the sheriff’s office shows the girl kneeling on the grass at the bus stop when a white Dodge Journey SUV stops on the side of the road. The video shows a man getting out of the car and running toward the girl.

Simmons said the man was holding a knife.

The video shows the girl trying to run away before the man grabs her and starts carrying her toward the vehicle. There is a struggle and the girl breaks free from the suspect’s grip when they both fall to the ground. The girl can be seen running away as the man hurries back to his car and drives off.

“I cannot help but think that this could have ended very differently.

Surveillance video released by the sheriff’s office shows the girl kneeling on the grass at the bus stop when a white Dodge Journey SUV stops on the side of the road.

Had this 11-year-old victim not thought to fight and to fight and to just never give up, then this could have ended terrible,” Simmons said.

Investigators were able to get the vehicle’s license plate number and

identify several places where the suspect might be, Simmons said.

They arrested Jared Paul Stanga, who is charged with attempted kidnapping of a child under 13, aggravated assault with a weapon

and simple battery, according to the sheriff’s office.

Stanga’s attorney, Robert Dees, had no comment.

Escambia County Judge Kerra Smith ordered Stanga be held with a

bond of just over $1.5 million -- $1 million for the attempted kidnapping charge, $500,000 for the count of aggravated assault and $5,000 on the battery charge.

Simmons said that the girl was playing with blue slime at the time of the kidnapping attempt and they found the same slime on Stanga’s arm when he was arrested. He said that the silver bumper of the car allegedly used in the attempt had been freshly painted black.

Simmons said the victim told authorities that the same man had approached her about two weeks ago at her bus stop and made her feel uncomfortable.

The girl told her mother and school officials what happened and her mother had been walking her to the bus stop, Simmons said. He said Tuesday was the first day since the incident that her mother didn’t go with her to the bus stop.

The victim has a few scratches and some mental trauma from her experience, but Simmons said she is working through that with her mother. He urged parents and teachers to talk to their children about bus stop safety. (CNN)

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Abortion: Texas governor signs restrictive new law THE governor of Texas has signed a law banning abortion from as early as six weeks - before most women know they are pregnant.

Governor Greg Abbott signed the legislation at a ceremony on Wednesday.

It bans abortions after the detection of what anti-abortion campaigners call a foetal heartbeat, something medical authorities say is misleading.

The law is also unique in giving any individual the right to sue doctors who perform the procedure past this point.

Doctors and women’s rights groups have heavily criticised the law, which will take effect in September if it is not stopped by a court.

Texas is the latest and largest US state to pass abortion restrictions.

It comes just days after the US Supreme Court agreed to hear a case which could upend the nationwide legal right to abortion, laid out in the landmark 1973 Roe v Wade ruling.

A ruling could give individual states

greater powers to restrict abortions.

“Our creator endowed us with the right to life, and yet millions of children lose their right to life every year because of abortion,” Governor Abbott said at the ceremony, which was broadcast live on Facebook. “In Texas we work to save those lives.”

Unlike in other states, the Texas law does not let state officials enforce the ban. Anyone inside or outside the state instead now has the power to sue abortion providers - or anyone who could have helped a person to get the procedure - after the limit. They can seek up to $10,000 (£7,061) in damages per defendant.

The Texas Tribune reports that supporters of the bill hope this novel provision will trip up legal challenges to the legislation, as without state officials enforcing the ban, there will be nobody for pro-women’s rights groups to sue.

It also allows abortions in the case of a medical emergency, but not for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest.

Abortion is one of the most divisive issues in the US.

Close to a dozen states in the US have passed similar laws based on the “foetal heartbeat” provision. But the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists says the name is misleading, and that what is being detected is “a portion of the foetal tissue that will become the heart as the embryo develops”.

In a statement on Wednesday, Planned Parenthood Action Fund

President Alexis McGill Johnson said it was “appalling that in defiance of public opinion and public health, state politicians remain committed to controlling our bodies.”

“Access to abortion has never been more at risk — and we’re going to fight back like hell,” she tweeted.

And an open letter signed by 200 doctors earlier this month said they were “deeply concerned” by the bill,

and how it empowers individuals to sue healthcare providers.

“These bills create a chilling effect that might prevent physicians from providing information on all pregnancy options to patients out of fear of being sued,” it read. “The Texas legislature has no right to cause this type of grievous harm to Texas physicians or the people we serve.” (BBC)

Trump fumes as New York inquiry now a criminal probe FORMER US President Donald Trump has lashed out after the New York attorney general said her inquiry into the Trump Organisation was now a criminal probe.

Letitia James, the state’s top prosecutor, has been scrutinising the ex-Republican president’s financial dealings before he took office.

A spokesperson for Ms James said the inquiry into Mr Trump’s property company was “no longer purely civil”.

Mr Trump on Wednesday said she was “in desperate search of a crime”.

Ms James’ spokesman, Fabien Levy, told the BBC on Tuesday: “We have informed the Trump Organization that our investigation into the Organization is no longer purely civil in nature.

“We are now actively investigating the Trump Organization in a criminal capacity, along with the Manhattan DA. We have no additional comment.”

The offices of the state attorney general and city district attorney are separate and, according to National Public Radio (NPR), have historically been rivals. The fact that they are now co-ordinating their efforts underscores the high profile of their investigation.

The two prosecutors are combing through millions of pages of financial

Mr Trump accused Ms James and District Attorney Cyrus Vance, both Democrats, of being “possessed” by their political vendettas against him.

information in a search for evidence, reports NPR. The statement did not say what turned the inquiry from civil to criminal in nature, or whether the former president himself might be personally implicated in any allegations.

Mr Trump accused Ms James and District Attorney Cyrus Vance, both

Democrats, of being “possessed” by their political vendettas against him.

A statement from his office rebuked the investigation as “a continuation of the greatest political Witch Hunt in the history of the United States”.

“After prosecutorial efforts the likes of which nobody has ever seen

before, they failed to stop me in Washington, so they turned it over to New York to do their dirty work. This is what I have been going through for years,” he wrote.

The former president’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr, condemned the inquiry as “flagrant abuse of political office”. On Twitter, he shared an old video of Ms James promising to pursue all legal options against Mr Trump while she was still campaigning for the attorney general role.

The video drew fiery comments from other top Trump allies, like senior advisor Stephen Miller, who said the US system of law was being turned into “a weapon of vengeance not an instrument of justice”.

Civil cases usually have to do with injury to individuals or other private parties, including businesses; criminal law applies in cases where the damage is thought to affect society at large, including the state.

Ms James launched a civil inquiry in March 2019 into claims that Mr Trump had inflated the value of his assets to banks when seeking loans, and understated them to lower his taxes.

Her office has also been seeking documents on four Trump Organization properties in Manhattan, upstate New York,

Chicago and Los Angeles.

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr said in court documents last August that his office was investigating alleged “protracted criminal conduct” at the Trump Organization.

Mr Vance’s legal filing cited newspaper articles about purported bank and insurance fraud at the company.

The Manhattan district attorney has also been investigating whether any of Mr Trump’s financial records were doctored to cover up hushmoney payments to two women in 2016 who say they had affairs with him.

Mr Vance’s office said in February it had obtained Mr Trump’s tax returns as part of the investigation, after a long legal battle.

Throughout his presidency, Mr Trump resolutely refused to reveal his tax returns, despite coming under great pressure to do so.

Allen Weisselberg, the chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, and members of his family have been the focus of the investigators.

The clock is ticking. Mr Vance leaves office in December, and he would be expected file any criminal complaint by the end of the year.

(BBC)

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Hamas predicts Mideast ceasefire is ‘imminent’ amid growing global pressure A CEASEFIRE in the bloody Israeli-Palestinian conflict could be “imminent, possibly within 24 hours,” Hamas officials told CNN Wednesday, as world leaders dialed up pressure on both sides to end the fighting. Israel, however, has not commented on the possibility of a ceasefire deal.

Concerns have been growing over the worsening humanitarian situation, as the conflict raged for a 10th day Wednesday, pushing the Palestinian death toll to more than 220 people -- including more than 60 children -- and 12 people in Israel, including two children.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said Tuesday that 11 children in Gaza between the ages of 5 and 15 had been participating in its trauma treatment program before Israeli airstrikes killed them in their homes.

NRC Secretary General Jan Egeland expressed outrage at what he called a “maddening, crazy exchange of rockets and missiles,” and said both Israeli politicians and generals, as well as Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants in Gaza, should be held accountable.

“What they’re doing is killing children,” he told CNN’s Zain Asher.

Karl Schembri, NRC’s regional media adviser, told CNN Wednesday that the organization has dealt with children “who had absolutely terrifying, violent nightmares, that make them unable to function.”

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, left, and French President Emanuel Macron attend a video conference with Jordan’s King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, on screen, to work on a ceasefire proposal at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on May 18.

“The violence, there’s no escape from it. This is not like going to some frontline, which you can avoid.

This is the frontline coming to your bedroom,” Schembri said.

A Hamas leader on Wednesday described a “positive atmosphere” around talks to reach a ceasefire agreement with Israel, “thanks to the support of our Egyptian and Qatari

brothers,” who proposed different solutions.

But Israel has not publicly signaled much eagerness to pause the conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said earlier Wednesday that he was “determined to continue this operation until its objective is achieved: to restore quiet and security to you, citizens of

Israel.” The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) earlier said strikes would likely continue for days to come.

“I especially appreciate the support of our friend US President Joe Biden, for the State of Israel’s right to self-defense,” Netanyahu said.

US President Joe Biden had told Netanyahu “that he expected a

significant de-escalation today on the path to a ceasefire,” according to the White House.

France circulated a motion for a resolution for the UN Security Council to approve, providing momentum to spur an end to the turmoil. The Council, however, has been unable to approve a legally non-binding statement on the issue, blocked by the United States, which told the Council any UN action is not timely and won’t help de-escalate fighting.

“We are calling for a ceasefire, which is what we sent to the UN Security Council. There are very active discussions with the Americans on this subject in particular,” French government spokesman Gabriel Attal said at a news conference in Paris.

Israel has conducted more than 1,800 air strikes on Gaza since violence erupted over a week ago, according to the Hamasrun Ministry of Information. The ministry estimates that the Israeli air campaign has inflicted more than $323 million dollars of damage to the Palestinian enclave.

On Wednesday, dozens of Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes on several Hamas targets, including “a weapons depot” located in offices belonging to Hamas’ internal security headquarters in Khan Yunis, and “a command and control center” in Rafah, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) said.

Nord Stream 2: Biden waives US sanctions on Russian pipeline THE Biden administration has waived sanctions on a company building a controversial gas pipeline between Russia and Germany.

The US also lifted sanctions on a Russian President Vladimir Putin ally who leads the firm behind the Nord Stream 2 project.

The move came in a report on Russian sanctions delivered to Congress on Wednesday by the Department of State.

Critics say the pipeline is a major geopolitical prize for the Kremlin.

The project, which would take gas from the Russian Arctic under the Baltic Sea to Germany, is already more than 95% complete.

The Department of State report notes that Nord Stream 2 AG and its chief executive, Matthias Warnig, a former East German intelligence officer, engaged in sanctionable activity.

But it concludes that it is in the

US national interest to waive the sanctions.

The Department of State also imposed sanctions on four Russian ships involved in the building of Nord Stream 2, though detractors said that would not be enough to stop the pipeline.

President Joe Biden has said he opposes the $11bn (£7.8bn) project.

His Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said during his confirmation hearing that he was “determined to do whatever we can to prevent that completion” of Nord Stream 2.

On Wednesday, America’s top diplomat met his Russian counterpart at an international summit in Iceland.

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia and the US had “serious differences”, but should work together “in spheres where our interests collide”.

Mr Blinken said Mr Biden wanted “a predictable, stable relationship

with Russia”.

Earlier Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said reports of the impending US sanctions waiver were “a positive signal”.

And Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was quoted by the state-run Tass news agency as welcoming “a chance for a gradual transition toward the normalisation of our bilateral ties”.

German officials also welcomed the sanctions waiver as “a constructive step” from the Biden administration.

Foreign Minister Heiko Maas told reporters: “It’s an expression of the fact that Germany is an important partner for the US, one that it can count on in the future.”

But Yuriy Vitrenko, the chief executive of Ukraine’s state-owned energy company, Naftogaz, said Kyiv would press Washington to impose sanctions to stop the pipeline.

Critics say the pipeline is a major geopolitical prize for the Kremlin.

Mr Vitrenko said Nord Stream was Russia’s most “dangerous geopolitical project”.

The Biden administration’s

decision was criticised by a member of the president’s own party, Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman Bob Menendez.

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Science & Technology

The AI can recognise 288 skin conditions but is not designed to be a substitute for medical diagnosis and treatment.

RV Kaimei had to lay out a length of cable for the corer that was twice the height of Mt Fuji.

Science drill ship sets depth record off Japan A NEW deep-ocean record has been set for a scientific drilling operation.

Researchers working off the coast of Japan lowered a giant piston corer through more than 8km of water in order to pull sediments from the seabed.

It took two hours and 40 minutes simply for the equipment to descend into position above the ocean floor.

The drilling exercise, mounted from the Research Vessel Kaimei, is part of a project to read the history of great earthquakes in the region.

The chosen core site in the Japan Trench is very close to the epicentre of the Magnitude 9.1, Tohoku-oki event in 2011, which also produced a tsunami that devastated communities on the nation’s eastern seaboard, and

knocked out the Fukushima nuclear plant.

The 37m of sediment retrieved by the piston corer will hopefully preserve details of much older quakes - those that occurred before any written accounts.

Prof Michael Strasser, coexpedition leader from the University of Innsbruck, wrote in the project blog: “We greatly acknowledge the tremendous efforts of the captain and his crew to safely carry out such challenging ultra-deep water-coring operations, and look forward to now undertaking scientific analyses on these samples from the deepest of the deep.”

The previous deepest-water drill record was set further to the south in

the Pacific Ocean by the RV Glomar Challenger. It recovered sediments from 7km down in the Mariana Trench in 1978.

The current expedition (#Exp386) has been staged by the European Consortium for Ocean Research Drilling (Ecord), as part of the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP). It is supported by the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (Jamstec).

The record coring occurred on the morning of Friday, 14 May, at a water depth of 8,023m (26,322ft).

The deepest hole ever drilled on land was the famous Kola Superdeep Borehole in Russia’s far north, which reached a true vertical depth of 12,262m (40,229ft), in 1989. (BBC)

Google AI tool can help patients identify skin conditions GOOGLE has unveiled a tool that uses artificial intelligence to help spot skin, hair and nail conditions, based on images uploaded by patients.

A trial of the “dermatology assist tool”, unveiled at the tech giant’s annual developer conference, Google IO, should launch later this year, it said.

The app has been awarded a CE mark for use as a medical tool in Europe.

A cancer expert said AI advances could enable doctors to provide more tailored treatment to patients.

The AI can recognise 288 skin conditions but is not designed to be a substitute for medical diagnosis and treatment, the firm said.

It has taken three years to develop, and has been trained on a dataset of 65,000 images of diagnosed conditions, as well as millions of images showing marks people were

concerned about, and thousands of pictures of healthy skin, in all shades and tones.

As well as using images, the app also requires patients to answer a series of questions online.

It is based on previous tools developed by Google for learning to spot the symptoms of certain cancers and tuberculosis.

Currently none of these tools is approved as an alternative to human diagnosis.

Google says there are some 10 billion searches for skin, hair and nail issues on its search engine every year.

Dermatology Assist has not yet been given clearance by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the US, but a similar machinelearning model built by British firm Optellum was recently approved by the FDA for use as an assistant in the diagnosis of lung cancer.

Researchers design new experiments to map and test the mysterious quantum realm A HEART surgeon doesn’t need to grasp quantum mechanics to perform successful operations. Even chemists don’t always need to know these fundamental principles to study chemical reactions. But for KangKuen Ni, the Morris Kahn associate professor of chemistry and chemical biology and of physics, quantum spelunking is, like space exploration, a quest to discover a vast and mysterious new realm.

Today, much of quantum mechanics is explained by Schrödinger’s equation, a kind of master theory that governs the properties of everything on Earth. “Even though we know that, in principle, quantum mechanics governs everything,” Ni said, “to actually see it is difficult and to actually calculate it is nearimpossible.”

With a few well-reasoned assumptions and some innovative techniques, Ni and her team can achieve the near-impossible. In their lab, they test current quantum theories about chemical reactions against actual experimental data to edge

Kang-Kuen Ni, right, and post-doc fellow Matthew A. Nichols do a hands-on consult in their lab.

closer to a verifiable map of the laws that govern the mysterious quantum realm. And now, with ultracold chemistry—in which atoms and molecules are cooled to temperatures just above absolute zero where they become highly-controllable—Ni and her lab members have collected real

experimental data from a previously unexplored quantum frontier, providing strong evidence of what the theoretical model got right (and wrong), and a roadmap for further exploration into the next shadowy layers of quantum space.

“We know the underlying laws

that govern everything,” said Ni. “But because almost everything on Earth is made of at least three or more atoms, those laws quickly become far too complex to solve.”

In their study reported in Nature, Ni and her team set out to identify all the possible energy state outcomes, from start to finish, of a reaction between two potassium and rubidium molecules—a more complex reaction than had been previously studied in the quantum realm. That’s no easy feat: At its most fundamental level, a reaction between four molecules has a massive number of dimensions (the electrons spinning around each atom, for example, could be in an almost-infinite number of locations simultaneously). That very high dimensionality makes calculating all the possible reaction trajectories impossible with current technology.

“Calculating exactly how energy redistributes during a reaction between four atoms is beyond the power of today’s best computers,” Ni said. A quantum computer might be the only tool that could one day

achieve such a complex calculation.

In the meantime, calculating the impossible requires a few well-reasoned assumptions and approximations (picking one location for one of those electrons, for example) and specialized techniques that grant Ni and her team ultimate control over their reaction.

One such technique was another recent Ni lab discovery: In a study published in Nature Chemistry, she and her team exploited a reliable feature of molecules—their highly stable nuclear spin—to control the quantum state of the reacting molecules all the way through to the products. They also discovered a way to detect products from a single collision reaction event, a difficult feat when 10,000 molecules could be reacting simultaneously. With these two novel methods, the team could identify the unique spectrum and quantum state of each product molecule, the kind of precise control necessary to measure all 57 pathways their potassium rubidium reaction could take.

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Award-winning chef shares culinary skills A native of the TCI, Robinangel Simons discovered a love for cooking in 2013 at the hospitality adventure camp organised by the TCHTA. This camp kickstarted her desire to pursue culinary arts as a career.

Because of the talent she had shown during the hospitality camp Simons was selected to join the Turks and Caicos Islands culinary team to compete at a regional level at the Taste of the Caribbean competition in Miami, Florida.

It was at this event that she was awarded a silver medal in the team’s event, gold medal and overall winner of Junior Chef of the Year 2016 and was also inducted into the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Hall of Fame.

Simons has represented the TCI in a variety of events - in New York with colleagues at the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s Rum and Rhythm Benefit 2017, in Singapore under the direction of two master chefs from the TCI to participate in the TCI showcase at the World Gourmet Summit 2019 and in Antigua where the TCI team won gold for the Culinary Grand Prix International in 2019.

In 2015 she attained her associate’s degree in culinary arts at the TCI Community College, Providenciales campus, her bachelor’s degree in culinary arts management in 2019 at the University of West London and is currently completing her master’s degree at the University of West London in food and business management.

The following is one of Simons own recipes:

BY JAGO MOORE

Chef Jago Moore has been in the industry for over 12 years. He’s the winner of TCI Top Chef 2018 and Lobster Fest 2018, a member of the TCI Culinary Team, and owner of Moores Fries and Moores Cookies. Visit chefmoore649 and tciculinarycollection on Instagram to find out more.

Robinangel Simons is a multi-award winning TCI chef

Jerk spiced beef and peppered lamb rack (Image: Robinangel Simons)

Jerk spiced beef and peppered lamb rack, pureed sweet potatoes, rapini and tropical fruit salsa Preheat oven to 350°F. BEEF: • 3 tbsp jerk marinade • Salt • 3 tbsp oil • Rub three tablespoons of jerk marinade and salt onto beef.

Place it in a zip lock bag with half a teaspoon of olive oil and allow to marinate for at least 30 mins. The longer the better.

• Pour remaining oil into a pan and sear the beef until it is nicely browned on each side, transfer beef to oven safe pan and place in oven.

• Turn meat every five minutes.

Using a thermometer check for 145°f internal temperature.

• Remove from oven let meat rest for 12 mins before slicing to serve.

LAMB: • Prepare marinade (1 tbsp pink peppercorns, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp black peppercorns, salt, 2 tbsp olive oil - roughly grind together in food processor) • 3 tbsp oil • 2 sprigs rosemary • 1 tbsp butter • Rub marinade on to rack of

lamb allow to marinate for 30 minutes.

• Pour oil into a pan and allow to get hot, sear all sides of lamb, add two sprigs of rosemary and a tablespoon of butter to pan. Tilt the pan and continuously baste with butter and herb for three minutes.

• Transfer lamb rack onto a foil and pour over butter from pan.

Completely close foil and cook in the oven for 12 minutes. Let rest for five mins before cutting to serve.

SWEET POTATO PUREE: • 2 large sweet potatoes

• Peel and dice potatoes. Boil with a knob of butter. Strain and add to blender and blend until a smooth puree. Season with salt and pepper.

TROPICAL SALSA: • 1/2 pineapple • 1/2 mango • 2 small tomatoes • 1 green pepper • Cilantro (chopped) • 1/2 lemon squeezed • 1 tbsp of olive oil • • Dice fruit and vegetables. Salt and pepper to taste and mix

ingredients together.

SAUTEED RAPINI: • 1 bunch of rapini or broccoli • 2 tbsp oil • 2 gloves garlic finely chopped • Salt and pepper to taste • • Rinse and trim rapini and blanch in a pot of boiling water for three to five minutes.

Remove from water.

• In a pan add oil, garlic and rapini and sauté for two minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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Rihanna is “The One” for A$AP Rocky RIHANNA is the one A$AP Rocky dreams about all da-a-ay.

The “Wild for the Night” singer is opening up about his romance with pop megastar Rihanna.

Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Athelaston Mayers, is on the cover of the June/July issue of GQ speaking about self-discovery, discussing his music and fashion projects, and also gushing about his relationship with the Barbados-born musician and fashion mogul.

“The love of my life,” he called the “You Da One” singer. “My lady.”

Even though the exact timeline of their relationship is not clear, rumors about their romance have populated social media feeds for years — perhaps as far back as 2013, when Rocky opened for most of the U.S. shows of Rihanna’s “Diamonds World Tour.”

Rumors increased in intensity in

July 2020, when Rihanna featured Rocky in her Fenty Skin campaign.

“To me, in the industry, he is one of the guys who everybody loves [his] skin. I always wanted to know, ‘How the heck do you have better skin than half these girls? I mean, what do you do?’” Rihanna told Entertainment Tonight at the time.

When Rocky, 32, was asked about what it was like to be in a relationship, he didn’t hesitate.

“So much better,” he told GQ. “So much better when you got the One. She amounts to probably, like, a million of the other ones,” added the Grammy-nominated rapper, who said that he’s now comfortable with the idea of monogamy.

“I think when you know, you know,” he said. “She’s the One.” Rocky, whose father was also born in Barbados, said that visiting the eastern Caribbean island with

The pair both featured in the ASAP Rocky’s 2013 video for Fashion Killa.

Rihanna in December felt “like a homecoming thing.”

“It was crazy. I always imagined what it would be like for my dad, before he came to America. And I got to visit those places, and believe it or not, there was something nostalgic

about it. It was foreign but familiar,” he said.

Speaking of family and fatherhood, Rocky also added that he would be “an incredible, remarkably, overall amazing dad,” and that he would have “a very fly child.”

In November, a source told People that the two were dating, but their relationship hadn’t been officially confirmed until now.

Rocky has previously dated Kendall Jenner, Chanel Iman and Iggy Azalea. (NYDailynews)

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The regular Glastonbury Festival normally attracts 200,000 people.

Salma Hayek, 54, refused to go to the hospital.

Hayek reveals secret nearfatal COVID-19 battle: ‘I’d rather die at home’ SALMA Hayek is opening up about her near-fatal battle with COVID-19.

The Academy Awardnominated actress revealed she recently recovered from a very serious case of coronavirus she secretly battled months ago.

“My doctor begged me to go to the hospital because it was so bad,” Hayek told Variety. “I said, ‘No, thank you. I’d rather die at home.’”

The 54-year-old “Frida” star she said isolated herself for seven weeks in a room of the London mansion she shares with her husband, billionaire tycoon François-Henri Pinault, and their 13-year-old daughter,

Valentina. At one point during her quarantine, Hayek was put on oxygen.

Though fully recovered from the deadly virus, she still hasn’t fully regained her energy.

Among the actress and producer’s new projects are the completion of Ridley Scott’s “House of Gucci,” opposite Lady Gaga and Adam Driver. Next month, she’ll be seen reprising her role as Sonia in “The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard,” alongside Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson.

In November, Hayek stars as Ajak, one of a race of immortal superheroes in Marvel’s “The Eternals.”

Glastonbury secures licence for one-day September concert GLASTONBURY organisers have secured a licence for a one-off concert this September, after the main festival was cancelled for a second year.

Mendip District Council, which covers the festival’s Somerset location, approved the licence, allowing up to 50,000 people to attend the show.

It does not guarantee that an event will take place in September, but means the first hurdle has been cleared.

Emily Eavis recently told the NME the event would be called Equinox.

The regular Glastonbury Festival normally takes place in June and attracts 200,000 people.

Eavis said that the proposed autumn show would be a larger

version of the annual Pilton Party, which Glastonbury runs as a “thank you” and fundraiser for villagers, workers and other local people.

“We do that every September, but it will just be bigger and the public can come down,” she said.

The festival is not expected to be confirmed for several weeks, with organisers keen to avoid a situation where they announce a show, only to have to cancel it again.

If it does go ahead, it will be a one-day event, although the original application had proposed a two-day festival.

According to the conditions in the licence, the concert would be held solely on the Pyramid Stage, with no camping allowed, and the 50,000 capacity would include the audience, performers, staff and crew.

HBO Max to begin offering ad-supported, cheaper subscription option FOR $9.99 per month, you too can enjoy all HBO Max has to offer — if you’re OK with ads.

WarnerMedia announced a new pricing option — an ad-supported version for $5 less per month than its original price, following in the footsteps of similar structures at Hulu and Peacock.

The ad-free version of HBO Max currently costs $14.99 a month, making it one of the higher-priced streaming services on the market.

“HBO Max with Ads will bring our beloved entertainment brands and franchises to even more consumers at this new, lower price point while, for the first time, elegantly connecting brands to the premium, iconic [intellectual property] that defines

this service,” Tony Goncalves, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer for WarnerMedia, said in a statement.

The advertising department promised “the lightest ad load in the streaming industry,” but did not specify any times or percentages.

The ad-supported subscriptions will include all HBO Max content except Warner Bros. same-day premiere films.

Among HBO Max’s most popular offerings are Kaley Cuoco’s “The Flight Attendant,” “Lovecraft Country,” “Succession,” “Search Party,” “Mare of Easttown” and “The Undoing,” as well as the upcoming “In The Heights,” “Space Jam: A New Legacy” and “The Suicide Squad.” (NYDailynews)

Anthony Ramos (left) and Melissa Barrera as star in the film “In The Heights,” coming soon to HBO Max (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Permission was granted days before the Glastonbury site hosts a global live-stream concert, with performances from Haim, Coldplay, Wolf Alice, Jorja Smith, George Ezra, Michael Kiwanuka and a yetto-be-announced special guest.

The ticketed event will “help to secure the festival’s return in 2022”, organisers said.

But speaking to BBC 6 Music on Wednesday, Eavis said plans for next year’s comeback were already fully under way.

“We are going to throw everything at 2022,” she told Matt Everitt. “The light is coming in. We’re able to move out of this very awkward time and plan to be back in fields again and to be watching live music and camping for five days outside with 200,000 other people.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt already has two children with husband Brian Hallisay.

Billy Porter said he was diagnosed with HIV in June 2007.

Billy Porter reveals he’s HIV positive Actor Billy Porter revealed on Wednesday that he is HIV positive.

The 51-year-old opened up about his diagnoses in the Hollywood Reporter, sharing his personal story publicly for the first time.

Porter said he was diagnosed with HIV in June 2007. Over the next 14 years, he won Emmy, Grammy and Tony Awards and now stars on the FX series “Pose,” where he portrays Pray Tell, an HIV-positive character.

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The drama about drag ball culture in the 1980s and 1990s follows African American and Latino LGBTQ characters at the height of the AIDS epidemic.

He said in portraying the character, he was able to say everything he wanted to say “through a surrogate.”

No one involved with “Pose” knew Porter was drawing from his own life.

“Having lived through the plague,

my question was always, ‘Why was I spared? Why am I living?,’” Porter told journalist Lacey Rose. “Well, I’m living so that I can tell the story,” he said. “So it’s time to put my big boy pants on and talk.”

Porter said at the time he was diagnosed, he was getting tested for HIV every six months “like you were supposed to,” but he was still shocked when the doctor told him he tested positive. (CBSnews)

Jennifer Love Hewitt announces she’s pregnant with third child JENNIFER Love Hewitt is pregnant with her third child.

The “9-1-1” star revealed Tuesday that she and husband Brian Hallisay will soon be outnumbered.

“Oh baby! We have another one on the way. So excited to finally share this news with all of you,” she wrote in an Instagram post.

Hewitt, 42, said her 5-yearold son Atticus predicted her

pregnancy while watching a commercial for pregnancy tests.

“One night, my kids and I were laying in bed watching TV and a Clearblue commercial came on television,” Hewitt told People magazine. “My son out of nowhere was like, ‘Hey Mommy, you should order one of those in case there’s a baby in your belly.’

I was like, ‘How rude! I just ate a big dinner. What is he talking about?’”

Shaquille O’Neal reveals Jive Records offered him $10 million for three rap albums in the 1990s DURING Shaquille O’Neal’s ascent to professional basketball legend status, he was also a rapper with a multimillion-dollar record deal.

In the 1990s, the four-time NBA championship ring holder lived out one of his wildest dreams by moonlighting on the microphone and releasing for albums — most notably the platinum-selling 1993 debut “Shaq Diesel.”

O’Neal has revealed that his hip-hop foray came as a result from his first appearance on Arsenio Hall’s late night talk show and led to a lucrative offer to sign a deal with the same music company that featured R. Kelly, A Tribe Called Qwest, Aaliyah and Boogie Down Productions.

“I was coming to the NBA, Arsenio Hall kept calling, ‘Hey, man, I want you to come on.’

But I didn’t want to just go buy a $10,000 suit and sit on the couch and brag and, ‘I’m going to do this, I’m going to do that.’ I wanted to do something different,” the Newark, N.J., native told Genius’ Between the Lines. “So he kept saying, ‘What do you want?’ I said, ‘I want to

O’Neal revealed that his hip-hop foray came as a result from his first appearance on Arsenio Hall’s late night talk show.

rap with my favorite rap group.’ At the time my favorite rap group was Fu-Schnickens. So we contact FuSchnickens, and they flew down.”

The Brooklyn-based FuSchnickens were composed of Chip

Fu (Roderick Roachford), Moc Fu (Joe Jones) and Poc Fu (Lennox Maturine). The rapid rhyming rap trio enjoyed top 10 success with their debut single, the reggae-tinged “Ring The Alarm” in 1992 and its

follow-up singles “La Schmoove” and “True Fu-Schnick.”

Chip-Fu was the person O’Neal credits with teaching him how to rap by coaching him on his delivery.

“We went up, we performed it,” he

recalled. “Then the next day, my agent says, ‘Hey, I don’t know if you want to take this call, but Jive wants to offer you a record deal.’

After initially telling his representation he had no interest in doing a record deal, O’Neal had a quick change of heart after learning the offer of $10 million for three albums.

“I was like, ‘I’ll take it.’ And so that’s how I started doing my albums,” the former Los Angeles Lakers center confessed. “I never wanted to be a rapper, but I did want the opportunity to rap with all my favorite MCs, and just have fun and do the video with them, that’s what it’s all about for me.”

“Shaq Diesel” featured productions from Erick Sermon of EPMD, Def Jeff, Meech Wells, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and collaborations with the FuSchnickens as well as Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest.

The first single from the opus, “(I Know I Got) Skillz,” peaked at No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified gold. Years later, the track appeared in the 2008 stoner comedy “Pineapple Express.” (NYDailynews)

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JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE JEAN BERNADIN SMITH Walter Cox Dr., Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE MAN

Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, heating, and air conditioning system.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 241-4227

TURKS TECH CONSTRUCTION & ELECTRICAL SERVICES

189A Cheshire Hall Circle, Leeward Palms Is seeking to employ a

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: $6.75 hourly

CONTACT: 232-3176

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25213

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25174

JILL SWANN

JOSE OVANDO CONSTRUCTION

#20 Grace Bay Road Is seeking to employ a

HELPER Cleaning and

helping around the property. Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 231-3122

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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#101 Grace Bay Court, Grace Bay. Is seeking

FINISHING MECHANIC

Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.

Salary: $12 hourly

CONTACT: 649-331-9854

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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CAICOS CAFÉ LTD. Governors Road, Grace Bay

CHEF DE PARTIE

• Must be able to work weekends, night and holiday 6 days per week.

• Must have at least 8 years’ experience, good knowledge of sautéed seafood, shellfish, meat and poultry, grilling, rotisserie, butchery, sauces, broth and dressing.

Salary: $12-13 hourly

CONTACT: 946-5278

EMAIL: CAICOSCAFE@TCIWAY.TC Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 25207

CHARLES DELANCY Cheshire Hall, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

2 CARETAKERS

• 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: 241-1113

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946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

ADVENTURESCAPE LTD.

dba The Web Shop - 202N Venture House, Grace Bay, Providenciales.

COMPUTER PROGRAMMER

• Formal university training and significant experience of at least 10 years or more.

• Ability to supervise a variety of outsourced programming projects throughout the world, costing and estimating time to complete projects from implementation to delivery.

• Expert in programming language PHP, HTML5,

•

• • •

JavaScript, Ajax, C++, XML, and in database engineering Advanced knowledge in graphic design, expert in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Expert in online marketing and Search Engine Optimization.

40 hour work week.

Basic salary of $40 – 48K

This position is for work permit renewal. Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department.

Contact: 649-941-4634. Email: admin@adventurescape.com 25195

LETISHA PARKER

TCI ELEVATOR SERVICES LTD

GARDENER

ELEVATOR TECHNICIAN

Crawfish Cl, Discovery Bay Is seeking to employ a

Soil cultivation, digging, and forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 348-5640

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25209

Requires an

• Must have at least 10 years work experience in elevator installation, repair and troubleshooting with Otis, Kone, and JRT Controller; • Must be able to read and understand factor levels; • Must be self-motivated, punctual, pay

attention to detail, and be able to work autonomously; • Be willing to work after hours, holidays, and weekends, as required; Salary - $20.00 per hour.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Suitably qualified Islanders and residents with right to work should submit a letter of interest together with certifications to TCI Elevator Services Ltd, PO Box 657, Providenciales, or by email to tcielevator@hotmail.com, and are encouraged to submit copy to the Labour Department.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALES

CAICOS MARINA & SHIPYARD

MECHANIC HELPER/ YARD LABOURER RESPONSIBILITIES • Must have proven experience hauling and blocking boats in correct areas on blocks and stands • General understanding of boat construction • Mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment such as 50-ton travel lift and heavy duty fork lift and ability to check daily basis and service • Knowledge and ability to carry out repairs and service on tools, pressure washer, sander, compressor etc.

• Keen attention to detail • Self-motivated • Ability to work some weekends and holidays

FirstCaribbean International Bank (Bahamas) Ltd as Chargee pursuant to the Registered Land Ordinance hereby gives Notice that it will cause to be sold by Public Auction the following scheduled property outside the offices of Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales at 10:00 a.m. on 28 May 2021.

DUTIES INCLUDE: cleaning the facilities, landscaping, greasing machinery, washing boats, pressure washing boat bottoms, sanding and painting boat bottoms using antifouling paint, servicing heavy equipment and repairing tools.

Any and all potential bidders will be required to produce one (1) valid form of identification to Miller Simons O’Sullivan on the day of the Auction.

APPLICATION:

Any and all Successful bidders will be required to pay a ten (10%) per cent deposit upon a successful bid before close of business on the day of the Auction. Any and all successful bidders will also have to pay Auction legal fees in the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars (US$750.00).

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 $8.00. closing date for application is May 24th, 2021

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1. Title No. 61106/60, Long Bay Hills, Providenciales

Registered Proprietor: Meryl Caryn Stoute and Duane Kevin Rene Simmons Comprising a 1.04 acre parcel of bare land containing indigenous vegetation. The property is located on Poinciana Lane in Long Bay.

Draft Terms and Conditions of Sale and the draft Agreements for Sale are available upon demand prior to the Auction.

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30 CLASSIFIEDS ALPHONSO SEYMOUR GODET STREET, SOUTH CAICOS 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: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 2466114 OR 242-3889

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25313

BLUE WATERS KAYAK FISHING LTD

Acting on behalf of

CASHIER

Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.

Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 344-0029

DRYWALL WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Good St., Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Responsible for installing wallboards to ceilings or to interior walls of buildings and applying plaster.

Smooths out imperfections with trowels and shackle.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 345-0468

CONTACT: 245-7228

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

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ALVEDO GARDINER Major Hill, North Caicos 649-241-7575

LABOURER - $6.25 HOURLY

Cleaning outside the property, etc.

CHARLES BARBER SHOP Miracle Close, Millennium Hgwy 649-241-5438

4 BARBERS - $8 HOURLY

Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize instruments.

COSMETOLOGIST - $10 HOURLY

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 25277

GOOD EATS TAKE OUT

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25293

C&J CONSULTANCY SERVICES

GODDET STREET, SOUTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

GROUP AIR RSB CONSTRUCTION #54 BLUE MOUNTAIN Is seeking to employ a

May 22-28, 2021

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Unit #5, #15 Aviation Drive, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Control the system, train employees, work on all money transfer compliance in French, Creole, English and Spanish. Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 649-946-4069

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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Shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp.

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

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G STYLE BAR

#F102 REGENT GRAND, PROVIDENCIALES 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.

• Applicants must be vaccinated to be considered for this position.

Salary: 6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 442-2424

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 25286

CONVEY A. PHILLIPS Millennium Heights, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

NANNY

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 345407 OR 243-6675

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25285 FABULOUS STYLE BARBER SHOP & SALON #14 Walkin Plaza, Five Cays Is seeking a

BARBER

CORE MOBILITY DBA SIXT RENT-A-CAR

Blue Heron Drive, South Dock Is seeking a

MECHANIC

Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. Salary: $1,800 monthly CONTACT: 941-3966 EMAIL: RESERVATIONS@SIXT.TC

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25262

F&G OFFICE SUPPLIES

UNIT #3 GRANT’S PLAZA, DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

• Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.

Salary: $7.50 hourly

CONTACT: 347-4416

CONTACT: 649-341-1377

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 25284

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

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VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

BCQS LIMITED SEEKS A

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

ALPHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST POSSESS - Degree in Quantity Surveying or RICS-recognised qualification.

- Ten years post qualification work experience.

- Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, MS Project & BQ system software DUTIES WILL INCLUDE AND CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN: - Pre and post contract Quantity Surveying duties - Market appraisals - Feasibility studies An annual salary of $42,000.00 plus performance Related commission is offered for this position.

The suitable candidate should be able to work under his own initiative and be able to see through projects from concept to completion.

This position is available immediately and closing date for application is 31st May 2021.

Qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders preferred.

APPLY IN WRITING TO BCQS LIMITED, P. O. BOX 158, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS OR FAX TO 946-4670.

CONTACT SIMON TAYLOR ON EMAIL: STAYLOR@BCQS.COM

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alpha Christian Academy is seeking qualified

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS Newly qualified teachers and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS - Must be a Christian Believer.

- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Teaching (Secondary) Associate Degree minimum requirement for Primary.

- Be an enthusiastic and committed Primary Teacher to join a dedicated, well-established team of teachers within our successful school to - (Experience using the A Beka Curriculum a plus but not required) In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the successful candidates will demonstrate essential professional characteristics and in particular will: • Inspire trust and confidence in students, parents and colleagues.

• Ensure consistent high quality curriculum delivery and learning outcomes for students.

• Maintain high standards in planning, classroom delivery and the use of assessment.

• Be committed to creating a stimulating, learning environment for the students.

• Be ambitious about young children and their education.

• Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school.

Salary Range -$ 15,000K – 23,000K

CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR RESUME TO VIA EMAIL TO: NICOLA.HANNA@ACASCHOOL.ORG

May 22-28, 2021

CLASSIFIEDS 31

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS 23 PARADE AVENUE, TOWN CENTRE BUILDING, TOWN CENTRE, PROVIDENCIALES, O: 1 (649) 946-4367 F: 1 (649) 941-3338

FULL TIME FAMILY MEDICAL PRACTITIONER QUALITIES • Graduate from an accredited school of medicine, as an M.D., M.B.B.S. or the equivalent.

• Specialist in Family Medicine (completion of an accredited residency).

• Candidate must have no less than 10 years post graduate experience as a licensed physician.

• Candidate must be fluent in English, with knowledge of a 2nd language being an advantage (SPANISH/CREOLE).

RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide high quality primary patient care for outpatients.

• Refer patients for specialty care and hospitalization as clinically indicated.

• Maintains effective communication and positive relationships with staff, referral physicians and other members of the medical community in the TCI and most esp patients.

• Responsible for accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records.

• Assist in business development for practice.

Salary: $7,000 monthly

EMAIL YOUR CV’S AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO CARE@CAROLINAMEDCENTRE.COM BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL OF WORK PERMIT. EXECUTIVE CLEANING COMPANY LTD.

P.O. BOX 366 LEEWARD PALMS #38 YELLOW ELDER DRIVE PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS

2 DOMESTIC WORKERS

Must have 2 years’ experience in commercial/ residential/ industrial cleaning. Deep clean and disinfect commercial and residential sites. Salary: $6.25 hourly.

CONTACT: 649TREVORCOOOKE@ GMAIL.COM OR 242-3823.

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labor Department.

Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

A work permit holder currently holds this position 25254

ESTEL PLUMBING #24 Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames.

• To work 5 days per week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-0397

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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DIERIN LONGMIRE

DESIGN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION 204 Grace Bay Road Is seeking to employ a

#37 PARADISE RD., GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER

TILE LAYER

Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood. Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 231-7139

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

EDVARDO REYES

#16 DUNMIRE COVE Is seeking a

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LABOURER

Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.

Ensuring all rooms inspected according to standards. Salary: $6.50 per hour

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: 246-2526

CONTACT: 442-0110

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

EL RANCHO RESTAURANT & CAFETERIAS/JOSE OVANDO

CRAVE TCI

#1496 Victory Cl, Kew Town

#320 BLUE WATER VILLA

DOMESTIC WORKER

15 PRIVATE CHEFS

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

• To work 5 days a week.

Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 331-9854

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25276

CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LTD P.O. Box 158, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI. Tel: (649) 941 4437 E-mail: info@csecaribbean.com

CSE LIMITED Seeks

SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST POSSESS: • University Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (B.Sc or M.Eng) • Chartered Engineer (C.Eng) with The Institution of Civil Engineers or The Institution of Structural Engineers (or equivalent) • Minimum 4 - 5 years post qualification work experience • Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, AutoCAD and Structural Analysis Software.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE AND CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN: • Structural & civil design, calculations and drawing work • Structural surveys and reports • Site inspections Salary will be $60,000.00 per annum.

The suitable candidate will be able to work under their own initiative, be able to see through design projects from schematic design to final drawing works, and supervise junior engineers/technicians.

This position is available immediately and closing date for application is 4th June 2021. Qualified Turks & Caicos Islander Preferred.

APPLY IN WRITING TO CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LTD. LIMITED, P. O. BOX 158, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS. CONTACT: INFO@CSECARIBBEAN.COM OR FAX TO LABOUR OFFICE, PROVIDENCIALES ON 946-7184.

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES ARE AS FOLLOWS, AND YOU ARE EXPECTED TO: • Communicating with Guest Daily Meal Plan • Managing food production for social/religious guest.

• Creating fresh seasonal meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) on Villa Guest Request • Additional duties and responsibilities as needed and upon request • 6 Day working schedule • Your job description or duties may be changed, amended or increased or you may be assigned new duties from time to time as your employer’s requirements dictate.

• Salary $4,200.00 monthly

PROCUREMENT CLERK JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Interview potential suppliers prior to contract negotiations, including visiting plants and distribution centers and discussing materials, products and quality standards with vendors • Evaluate current and new suppliers to determine optimal setup for supply contracts, taking into account costs, delivery times, product quality and available inventory • Analyze supply contracts, financial reports and other data using accepted optimization models to determine which vendors best meet company needs and project requirements • Participate in negotiations with vendors, including researching prices, products and other data beforehand and coordinating with suppliers to create optimal purchasing contracts • Maintain current knowledge of existing vendors, industry trends and relevant pricing by attending trade shows and conferences and reading professional publications • Oversee fulfillment of supply contracts by verifying quantity and quality of incoming shipments, checking invoices for accuracy, ensuring compliance with contractual regulations and working with vendors as necessary to resolve any discrepancies • Create and maintain computerized database of supply purchase orders, paid invoices, goods delivered, product and raw material quality, current inventory and future order scheduling • All application must possess a valid driver’s license • Must be computer literate • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Will to work with little or no supervision Salary $2000.00 monthly

DOMESTIC WORKER Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels, and personal clothing and other house work.

Salary: $7 hourly First time w/p BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. WORK PERMIT RENEWALS 25297

32 CLASSIFIEDS GRACE BAY MEDICAL CENTER

IRUANDA NAILS STUDIO & BEAUTY SALON

#30 Neptune Plaza, Providenciales TCI Is seeking to employ a

2005 Olympic Plaza, 2nd Floor #1, Five Cays Road. Is seeking a

HEAD BOOKKEEPER/ ACCOUNTS CLERK

2 NAIL TECHNICIANS

• Reconciliation • Produce financial reports • Processing payroll and vendor payments • Must be very Organized • Associate degree or an equivalent, minimum of 5 years’ experience • Must speak English, bilingual will be an asset Monthly salary $3000.00 to $4000.00 depending on experience. Belongers only need to apply.

Email: cynthia@gracebaymedical.com Phone: 649-941-5252 Fax: 649-946-8243

- $6.25 HOURLY Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, hair treatments, deep conditioning, permanents, and hair coloring.

CONTACT: 347-3734

RICHMOND HILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL is looking for a

TRAINED PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER

With a minimum of ten years’ teaching experience and a teacher's certificate from an accredited institution. Teacher should be able to teach all subjects to any grade level, complete unit and lesson plans, serve on various committees, and complete annual reports. Salary is $2,200 per month.

We are also looking for someone to fill the position of a kitchen helper. This position pays $7.00 per hour.

Positions currently held by work permit holders.

PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING TO RICHHILLPREP@ YAHOO.COM OR CALL 946-4957 25281

SCOOTIE & JOSE MECHANICS & BODY SHOP #4 Kitch Apartment, Old Airport Road, Providenciales

HANDYMAN

- $8.50 hourly Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, and machines. Tasks include heating, and air conditioning system.

LABOURER

- $7 hourly Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

CONTACT: 243-4905

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 25252

HOLTON DICKENSON South District, Salt Cay Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Duties: To clean and maintain premises at job sites and assist with upkeep and maintenance of property and any other duties as may be necessary. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-8459

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder. 25307

- $6.25 HOURLY Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, etc. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails.

HAIR DRESSER

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REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES • Data entry skills • Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel • Accounting Knowledge • Critical thinker, attention to detail and problem-solving skills • Great written and verbal communication skills • Responsible for recording and maintaining accurate financial transactions

May 22-28, 2021

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ANDY N. LIGHTBOURNE Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Belongers are encouraged to apply Labour Board. Work permit holders currently holds this position

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Front Road, Blue Hills 231-7222

CLEANER

- $2,000 monthly Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, mixing concrete, hand tools to workers, and cleaning work site.

STEEL MAN

-$2,000 monthly Cut, position, and bolt down steel bars to reinforce concrete.

2 MASONS

-$2,000 monthly Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete

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sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

PAINTER

- $2,000 monthly Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls.

CARPENTER

- $2,000 monthly Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials

2 CLEANERS

- $1,200 monthly Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

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SEWING CLOTHING DESIGN Norway Rd., Kew Town. Is seeking to employ a

TAILOR

Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations. Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines. Measure parts such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pinfold alteration lines. Salary: $7 hourly CONTACT: 332-0026 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25292

LABOURER

Duties: To clean and maintain premises at job sites and assist with upkeep and maintenance of property and any other duties as may be necessary.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 244-4724

CONTACT: 245-6265

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder.

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FRONT DESK/ GUST RELATIONS PERSON

RENEWAL APPLICATION, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE

CONTACT: 342-0255

Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

Belongers are encouraged to apply. Work permit renewals

ALTAGRACIA WILLIAMS

RESORT STAFF REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY

# 1, Evangelique yard Millennium Highway. 244-9696

ensuring timely delivery to customers on specific routes, reviewing orders prior to delivery, loading and unloading trucks and providing exceptional customer service to our client base on demand, clean the truck in the afternoon before returning the key. SALARY: 6.25 per hour

#41A, Discovery Bay, Providenciales

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

SKY WATER DELIVERY

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 and assist with other cleaner work around the property.

Salary starts at $6.25 per hour.

REGCO CONSTRUCTION & RASHARD’S CLEANING

Duties: To clean and maintain premises at job sites and assist with upkeep and maintenance of property and any other duties as may be necessary.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder.

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CLOVER PARKER

TONY’S PLACE Dock Yard, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

BARTENDER

• Uphold customer service • Maintain Bar • Mix and serve drinks Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 346-7956

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25256

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required. Full time and Part Time. Belonger or PRC only. Hours vary between 8am-7pm. Wages to reflect experience and capabilities.

HOUSEKEEPING

staff required part time/ full time. Wages to reflect experience and capabilities.

EMAIL RESUMES CV TO: ADMIN@ISLANDCLUBTURKS. COM OR DROP IN MAILBOX AT OFFICE OF ISLAND CLUB TURKS, 375 GRACE BAY ROAD, GRACE BAY 25312

PAULA RUTH ST. JEAN

Up the hill Behind the office, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.

Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 345-2931

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 25298

TANYA PAUL

Phase 2, 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, door frames.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 333-0014

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 25274

THE VILLAS AT BLUE MOUNTAIN

#2 AZURE COURT, BLUE MOUNTAIN Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER Clean & disinfect villas including kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, doing laundry, outdoor sitting area etc. Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 649-232-6880

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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DYNAMIC CONSTRUCTION

#57 Plantation Dr, Long Bay Seeks to Employ:

MASON

- $8 hourly/6 days a week • to test concrete quality • lay blocks • float floors and walls • plaster interior and exterior buildings

CONTACT: 241-4488

Belongers are encouraged to apply to Labour. Positions are currently held by work a permit holder 25247

MATTHEW STUBBS Chalk Sound Drive, Providenciales Seeks to Employ a

LABOURER

• cleaning of windows/gutters • cleaning and upkeep of boats/kayaks • light painting/yard work • collect and dispose of debris/refuse Salary $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 331-3184

Belongers are encouraged to send their resume to: Labour Board and #8 La Petit Place, Grace Bay Providenciales.

This position is held by a work permit holder.

May 22-28, 2021

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ISPARKLE THE SALON is seeking to employ:

NAIL TECHNICIAN

Salary: Based Experience.

on

CONTACT: 649 341 6989

Located in Kishco Plaza, Leeward Highway, Must be able to work unsupervised and be able to perform the following: • Manicures • Pedicures • Paint Nails both normal and in Gel • ETC

J AND A WELDING #28 TIMBER CRES STREET, KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 649-245-8566 OR 649-342-6658

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

PHARAH LAURENT MIDI

PAULA BEAUTY SALON

Beach St., Thompson Cove 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: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 341-0690

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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#3 PALM GROVE APT. THE BIGHT, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

WELDER

Fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment using welders, cutters, and shapers and measuring tools. Salary: $8 hourly

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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JEAN DELINX

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Sam’s 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: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 346-2239

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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BABYSITTER

Taking care of child.

Salary: $6.25 HOURLY

CONTACT: 343-9412

CLASSIFIEDS 33

LESSIA’S FASHION

MICHAEL PENN

MUNCHY WAYS CHICKEN

2 JANITORS

DOMESTIC WORKER

KITCHEN HELPER

#3 JOICE PLAZA, AIRPORT RD, PROVO Is seeking to employ a

West Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $6.50 hourly

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 341-1580

CONTACT: 347-7125

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board.

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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

PATRICIA DUFF

P&D EMPLOYMENT

OCEAN VIEW SALON

1 Thompson’s Cove Road seeking to employ

LABOURER

• Cleaning yard • Feeding chickens • Trash disposal • Odd jobs • perform other manual/ physical duties • $7.00 hourly

CONTACT 9413377

Renewal: position held by work permit holder Belongers given preference

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Acting on behalf of

MEP Solutions #999 Leeward Highway

PLUMBER

Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc. Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 946-5907

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25250

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#3 Blue Hills, Providenciales, is seeking

2 HAIRDRESSERS

• Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair • To provide hair treatments, deep c o n d i t i o n i n g , permanents, hair coloring and weaving.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $350 weekly

CONTACT: (649)232-5443

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. 25301

#39 Lower Bight Is seeking to employ a

Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 343-2261

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

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NINI’S

ROMOLA PLAZA, FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 345-4777

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25253

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS PROVO BEVERAGE

DOMINO CREATIVE LTD. is looking for a

#52 UNIVERSAL DRIVE INDUSTRIAL ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES

TECHNICAL MACHINE OPERATOR (PACKAGING) Candidate must be qualified to Associate Degree (or equivalent) and have a minimum of 5 years working experience as a machine operator and technician.

Candidate must have a working knowledge of bottle & can quality checks and the ability to conduct other product inline quality checks.

PRIMARY DUTIES INCLUDE: • Preventative Maintenance on Production Equipment • Sanitation of production equipment and areas • Product loss calculations • First pass Quality inspections • Team lead and down time analysis Available to work 6 days per week including weekends when necessary.

Trade test and competency programs will be included at interview stage.

Remuneration is commensurate with experience, in the rage of $900.00 per week.

NEW POSITION

Please email resume to dave@turksheadbeer.com

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SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • An Interior Designer with a minimum of 12+ years’ experience in residential, commercial, and hospitality design.

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from a recognized 3 or 4 year program, along with extensive knowledge of AutoCAD 2020, Powerpoint, Xcel, and SketchUp. • Must be able to run projects from initiation to completion including Programming and Design development, Working Drawing Packages, Tendering, and managing Construction Administration.

• Must have good client interaction skills and familiarity with North American furniture suppliers and be willing to work under deadlines as required.

Remuneration based on experience, commencing at $6,000.00 per month.

This advertisement is required for a work permit renewal application for this position.

ALL SUITABLY QUALIFIED TC ISLANDERS ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT RESUMES/PORTFOLIOS TO PO BOX 560, REGENT HOUSE WEST, REGENT VILLAGE, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI OR SEND BY FAX TO 946 4663.

Prospective TC Islander applicants are also free to lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board.

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TCI AUTO GROUP

KIGMOA MAYRA CONTRACTING

East Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

BAYVIEW MOTORS, LTD. AVIS CAR RENTALS NAPA PAYLESS CAR RENTALS

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Regular housekeeping.

Which includes Cleaning, mopping.

Dusting shelves, sweeping and any other Chores as needed. SALARY: $6.50 per hour

Email Address: hr@tciautogroup.com Address: 1063 Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Phone #: 946-4114

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE MANAGER

CONTACT: 232-6429

SUMMARY: The Service Manager is responsible for overseeing the service and repair of vehicles brought to the dealership. The service Manager is responsible for operations, profitability, employee supervision, and customer satisfaction in the Service Department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: • Answer Technical questions about vehicle problems, warranties, services, and repairs.

• Main dealer experience preferred.

• Must be able to identify vehicle parts both on and off the vehicle.

• Oversee service ordering of parts and tools.

• Energetic, can work in a fast-paced environment.

• Team Oriented.

• Maintain customer satisfaction scores, and look at ways to increase these Manufacturer warranty claims submissions • Oversee training and supervising of service department employees.

• Set schedules and assign tasks to service department employees.

• Attend required management meetings.

• Maintain effective employee relations.

• Can travel abroad for supplier conferences.

• At least 5 yrs. Automotive retail service manager experience required.

• ASE Certification or equivalent required • Extensive knowledge in all aspects of main dealer aftersales processes (Mercedes, Chrysler, Suzuki, Toyota) including repair, estimating, parts identifying and ordering.

• Hours of operation 8-5.30pm Mon-Friday Saturday 9am-1pm.

• Salary range is between $45,000 to $55,000 per year

LEILA SIMMS

Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning, mopping, Dusting shelves, sweeping and caring, For a disable person any other Chores as needed.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 242-6478

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This position Is currently held by a work permit holder. 25308

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Is a first time work permit application.

MARIE ETIENNE

W & T BARBER SHOP

Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Duties: To clean and maintain premises at job sites and assist with upkeep and maintenance of property and any other duties as may be necessary. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 247-7588

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder. 25306

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OLYMPIC PLAZA, DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a

BARBER

Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 231-0882

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25290

WARD’S CONSULTANCY ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS

MOTOR VEHICLE/AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

FACES & FINGERS

#12 courtyard plaza, Provo 941-4411

SUMMARY: Responsible for maintenance of vehicle’s functional condition by addressing issues; conducting inspections, repairing engine failures’ repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components and repairing body damage.

COSMETOLOGIST $8.00P/H

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: • Performs computerized drivability diagnostics, repairs, tests, and adjusts all types of diesel, gasoline and alternative fuel engine and emissions systems to manufacture specifications.

• Performs all types of equipment and vehicle maintenance including but not limited to oil changes, replacing filters, lubrication, wheel bearing service, tire service, transmission service and differential service.

• Diagnoses, adjusts and repairs the following: • Defects in electrical, electronic and computerized vehicles system • Braking systems • Computerized climate control air conditioning components.

• Drive trains • All types of suspensions • Fabricates and repairs vehicles and related equipment body components, trim hardware and accessories • Inspects work and provides mechanical and technical assistance and training to other Auto Technicians.

• Performs service calls or towing as needed.

• Performs all maintenance, repairs and disposal of generated wastes according to TCI Environmental Laws.

• Prepares and keeps records related to automotive repair works, work order requests and status, labor expenditures, estimates and proposed or completed projects.

• At least 5 yrs. Automotive repair experience required.

• ASE Certification or equivalent required • Extensive knowledge in all aspects of main dealer aftersales processes (Mercedes, Chrysler, Suzuki, Toyota) including repair, estimating, parts identifying and ordering.

• Hours of operation 8-5.30pm Mon-Friday Saturday 8am-12pm.

• Salary range is $25.00 - $30.00 per flat rate hour commensurate with experience and qualifications.

trim and shape hair

VILLA DEL MAR

Bonaventure Crest,

Grace Bay Tel: 941-5160

POOL ATTENDANT $8.50 P/H

Maintaining clean the pool area.

LAUNDRY ATTENDANT $ 7.50P/H Maintaining laundry facilities

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WINSSET A. WILLIAMS #47 STINGER RAY, COOPER JACK 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: 2310640/332-1957

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WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION MIRACLE CLOSE, MILLENNIUM HGWY Is seeking to employ a

TILE LAYER - $12 HOURLY

Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops.

Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood.

LABOURER - $7 HOURLY

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

CONTACT: 241-5138

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 25251

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (TCICC)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE TCICC Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following full-time positions at the TCICC for the Fall Semester commencing Monday, August 24, 2021.

A. LECTURERS

Senior Lecturer: US$47,837.24 – $51,114.74 per annum.

1. Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM): • 1 Position: o Food & Beverage with Hospitality experience 2. Faculty of Natural and Applied Science (NAS): • 4 Positions: o Biology/Chemistry o Biology/Chemistry with Science Education experience o Science Laboratory Technician with Teaching experience o Nurse Educator 3.

Faculty of Computer, Engineering Mathematics (CEM): • 1 Position: o Mathematics with Education experience

and

4. Faculty of Humanities and Liberal Studies (HLS): • 1 Position: o Social Work, Sociology and Politics.

Lecturers are required to teach across different academic levels from the GCE (A/L), CAPE and up to the Associate and Bachelor Degree levels.

Multi-disciplinary candidates are particularly encouraged to apply for these positions.

The ideal candidate must have knowledge and skills obtained through collegiate preparation resulting in a Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred) which must include eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the area being applied for, from an accredited and recognized institution plus a Teaching Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma and no less than three years post qualification teaching experience.

The Nurse Educator will help prepare the next generation of nurses in classroom settings. The ideal person should be able to provide guidance and mentoring to nursing students, showing them how to deliver the best healthcare possible.

At a minimum, the ideal person should have a graduate-level degree, such as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Nursing Education; and should be a Registered Nurse (RN) with advanced clinical training in a healthcare specialty.

Salary is in the scale Lecturer I: (a) US$34,061.39 – $36,200.39 per annum. (b) US$39,507.21 – $42,467.31 per annum.

Lecturer II: (a) US$40,210.90 – $43,488.40 per annum. (b) US$43,012.53 – $46,290.03 per annum.

B. LIBRARIAN The Librarian maintains the College Library according to standard Library procedures as well as works with the faculty, staff and administration of the College to formulate policies and regulations for the operation of the Library.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent or a professional qualification from an accredited and recognized institution; three years’ experience in a similar position of authority and must be computer literate, with demonstrated ability in Word Processing, Spreadsheet, DBMS and Accounting software.

Salary: US$36,796.32 – $39,280.32

The candidate must be competent and skilled in the following areas of computer repairs, networking and webpage design (php is preferred): • Assist in the preventative maintenance of computers and equipment: Servicing, Installation of hardware/software • Assist in networking of computers: Making and ensuring ends/connectors are in place; • Plan network layout and maintenance; Check/ configure modems/routers/switches • Assist in Training and providing end-user support to lecturers and chairs to ensure comfortable use of ISIMS; Moodle or Backup course content.

• Assist with assignment of prerequisite courses with relevant students during registration and enrolment process.

A Bachelor’s degree is required with a minimum of 3 years related experience.

Salary: US$39,346.56 – $41,830.56

C. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER The HR Manager is a professional responsible for attracting, motivating, and retaining the most qualified talent by directing the administrative functions of the HR department. The candidate should possess strong collaboration, communication, negotiation, excellent decisionmaking, strategic thinking, leadership, ethical conduct, and interpersonal skills; with a solid background in policies, employment law, and human resources.

The Ideal Candidate should possess one of the following: BA/BBA/BSc/MA/MBA/MSc in Business Administration or Management with a concentration in one of the following: • Human resources Management/Organizational • Organizational Leadership/Behavior or Management and leadership • Industrial/Labor Relations or Leadership Development Professional certification in one or more of the following will be an added advantage: SHRM, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, HRCI, PHR, SPHR, GPHR, HRMP, HRBP. Salary is in the scale (a) US$39,346.56 – $41,830.56 per annum. (b) US$40,210.90 – $43,488.40 per annum.

D. ASSISTANT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Entry point for each of the above positions will depend on qualifications and experience. In the case of staff recruited from overseas, appointment is on contractual terms for an initial period of two years. A gratuity is payable at the end of satisfactory contractual service at the rate of 10% of salary drawn during the period of service. A housing allowance is payable at existing rates.

For detailed job descriptions of each position, see: Job Descriptions for TCICC Positions – Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (edu.tc) The Application Process: Applications with copies of qualifications (including official transcripts), CV, two character references, a police record and a recent testimonial from current place of employment should reach: THE PRESIDENT, TCI COMMUNITY COLLEGE, P.O. BOX 236, GRAND TURK, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS not later than Friday, June 4, 2021. Where possible applicants should e-mail or fax their applications.

FAX 649 946 1661 TELE 649 946 1163 EMAIL president@tcicc.edu.tc Copy: dean@tcicc.edu.tc We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for interview will be contacted.

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VACANCIES Acting on behalf of

ERB CONSTRUCTION

MASON - $8-12 HOURLY Plaster, place blocks, etc.

CARPENTER - $9-12 HOURLY

LABOURER

– (5 years Exp) Full time position in our Maintenance Dept. Must be able to work outdoors and operate small machinery and tractor with trailer. Painting and some carpentry would be an asset. Must be able to take direction from others and work as a team player. Valid driver’s license mandatory. Hourly rate $8.00.

GARDENER

– (5 years exp) Full time position. Resort experience in maintaining the beauty and health of plants, flowers, outdoor grounds and trees on Pine Cay. General maintenance tasks including designing, producing, renewing and preserving outdoor spaces. In depth knowledge of plant species, pests, fertilizer, pruning and water guide. Hourly rate $8.00

BOAT MECHANIC

– (10 years exp) working with all makes of outboard motors. Boat Captains license and driver’s license a must. Repairs and maintenance on all Club and Homeowners boats. Observe equipment in operation and diagnose problems.

Document inspections and maintenance on every watercraft. Mount motors and conduct operational tests on the water. Renumeration will depend on level of experience.

HOUSEKEEPER

– (5 years exp) in a Luxury Resort environment. Knowledge of related cleaning products and the correct usage. Assist in the daily operation of Hotel & Villa Housekeeping duties. Some shifts may require staying on Pine Cay. Hourly rate $8.00

SECURITY SPECIALIST K9 HANDLER/TRAINER

– (10 years exp) in Military or law Enforcement. Patrolling the Cay with K9 security dogs. Responsible for the care and training of dogs. Must be prepared to work evenings, holidays and weekends. First Responder training certificate required.

Must be able to instruct and use K-9’s to search, apprehend and safely detain persons involved in or attempting criminal activity. Responsible for the protection of the property and persons on the Cay. Renumeration will depend on level of experience.

HOTEL FRONT DESK AGENT

– (5 years exp) Guest service experience in a luxury resort environment. P.O.S. experience a must. Night audit or accounting knowledge would be an asset. A second language would be preferred but not mandatory. Some shifts may require you to stay on Pine Cay. Hourly rate $8.00

FINE DINING SERVERS

– (5years exp) Fine Dining experience in a luxury resort environment. Wine knowledge an asset. Required to stay on Pine Cay during shifts. Hourly rate $8.00.

BARTENDER

– (5 years exp) in Luxury Resort environment. Must have good communication and customer service skills. Vast knowledge of bar beverages and wines. Bar set/ close, restock, inventory control and area sanitation. This position would require staying on the Cay during scheduled shifts. Hourly rate $10.00.

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

– (10 years exp) Senior position in a 5-star luxury resort environment. Consistent preparation of innovative and creative cuisine at the highest level of quality.

Vast knowledge of International cuisines a must, with emphasis on Asian foods.

Provides guidance to Jr. staff members along with food prep and plating. Detailed record keeping, waste reduction and managing budgetary concerns, ordering, staffing and must have the highest quality of cleanliness. Ability to lead staff and fulfill kitchen responsibilities in Exec Chef’s absence. Renumeration will depend on level of experience.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN SUBMIT THEIR RESUMES TO: RESORT@MERIDIANCLUB.COM Some positions will require to stay on Pine Cay

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Installing structure as framing doors, roofing frames, installing cabinets, etc.

4B North Side Tel: 331-1067

ERZULIA E. RIGBY

DOMESTIC WORKER - $6.25 HOURLY Clean, cook, wash, etc.

4B North Side Tel: 331-1067

PAT CONSTRUCTION/THE CHICKEN SHACK

576 Blue Hills Tel: 347-2093

CARPENTER - $10 HOURLY

Put framing doors, windows, roof, cabinets, etc.

COOK - $8-10 HOURLY

Prepare and make sure food is cook well.

MILLENNIUM APARTMENT

4B North Side Tel: 331-1067

GARDENER - $6.25 HOURLY

Keep all the yard clean, cut trees, and assist in other duties.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25314

ENRIQUE DICKENSON

Pollie Boi Chill Spot & Grill

WANTED

THREE (3) RESTAURANT HELPERS

are wanted in Salt Cay to assist with daily operations of the restaurant. Must be honest, trustworthy and speaks fluent English. 6 days per week. Salary $7 per hour

CONTACT: 1-649-232-6059

Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders Are required to submit their applications to the Labour Board.

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VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

1 MAINTENANCE MAN 1 Cleaner/ 1 Maintenance Man is needed to work along with our maintenance team. Duties include but are not limited to: • Cleaning the outside of the villa and property as required • Collect and disposing of garbage and debris including removing leaves.

• Set up/disassemble equipment as necessary.

• Assist with trim carpentry.

• Assist with carrying watersports equipment to and from the beach.

• Must be able to perform basic maintenance including minor refrigeration & air-condition repairs.

• Must be willing to take instructions and work along with the team.

• Must have clean police record.

• Compensation for this position starts at $6.25 per hour.

These Adverts are for work permit renewal. Please address all resume’s to hr@thesource.tc and send a copy to The Department of Employment Services.

LUXURY VILLA – BUTLER We are looking for an honest, hardworking, self-motivated individual with keen organizational and communication skills to join our team. The butler must be knowledgeable about services offered and serve as an attentive liaison between guest and staff. Please note this position requires the applicant to be on call 24/7.

BUTLER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Inspect villa before and after guest arrival.

• Greet guest upon arrival, unpacking and packing guest suitcases/bags.

• Anticipate and meet guest needs.

• See Guest off upon departure.

• Unpacking and packing guest clothing • Ironing clothing and pressing linen • Serve meal & prepare cocktail and other beverages.

• Run errands (must have valid driver’s license) • Must assist with cleaning rooms and assist with the upkeep of the villa.

• Assist with replenishing inventory, including cleaning supplies, dishware, etc.

BUTLER REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS • Certification in Safety Management or Food Safety • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a butler at a luxury villa/resort.

• Must have a sunny disposition and must maintain a positive attitude.

• Ability to adapt to fast paced-paced environment.

Please note that renumeration for this position starts at $1500.00 based on qualifications and experience. Interested persons are asked to send a copy of their resume to hr@thesource.tc and send a copy to The Department Of Employment Services.

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GRACE BAY CAR RENTAL

G.M MECHANIC SHOP OLD AIRPORT ROAD, DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

WELDER

Fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment using welders, cutters, and shapers and measuring tools. Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 242-2824

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position

LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR • Ensure effective and timely implementation of all logistics daily goals inclusive of vehicle functions and inventory management.

• Develop and initiate monthly reports of the fleet.

• Lead training for car washer and dispatchers.

• Establish and manage relations with vehicle maintenance team and body repair.

• Oversee and monitor availability of car rentals.

Miracle Cl., Blue Hills 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: 241-8748

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25214

• Support simplification and standardization of processes to accelerate logistics and enhance efficiencies.

• Identify enhancement opportunities and suggest solutions for improvement to top management.

• Head team to develop, articulate and maintain logistic process documentation.

• Valid driver license • 6 years of experience Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

CONTACT: 649-441-8515 EMAIL: FRANTZ@GRACEBAYCARRENTALS.COM Held by a work permit holder

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GUYSLANDE SWANN

GRACE BAY MEDICAL CENTER

#1216 Leeward Highway, Providenciales

HIGH WAVE TOURS

HEAVIN DOWN ROCK TELEPHONE: 332-9283 EMAIL: info@highwavetours turksandcaicos.com

TOUR GUIDE Duties: leading boats for tours. Salary $9.00 per hour BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY RESUME CAN BE EMAIL TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT

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PROSPER CONSTRUCTION #8 La Petite Place, Grace Bay, Providenciales

CARPENTER

- Finish carpentry - Cut/install/repair stairwalls/ door frames/mouldings/ rafters - Install cabinets and drywall - skilled artisans who construct, erect, install and renovate structures made of wood Salary $8 hourly (work 6 days/holidays)

CONTACT: 649-946-5855 | EMAIL RESUME: HELLO@THEKFORCE.COM

The position is currently held by a work permit holder. Interested Belongers are encouraged to send resume to Labour Board.

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NOTICE ASSOCIATIONS NOT FOR PROFIT (DEADLINE FOR RE-REGISTRATION - 30TH JUNE 2021)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that effective 1st July 2021 the corporate form of Associations Not-for-Profit will be discontinued under the Companies Ordinance.

Accordingly, all registered Associations Not-for-Profit (usually church, school, community group, charity, etc) will cease to be registered.

Affected Associations Not-for-Profit are invited to obtain advice from their lawyers or a licensed registered agent on their options to continue operating.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Associations Not-for-Profit wishing to convert to Non-Profit Companies require the prior approval of the Financial Services Commission, in its capacity as the Not-for-Profit Organisations (NPO) Supervisor. Additional information on this requirement can be obtained by:

Neptune Plaza, Providenciales TCI. Is seeking to employ a

PHYSICIAN

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Minimum of M.B.B.S. or a Medical Doctor Degree from an accredited University • Minimum of 5 years work experience in a Primary Health Care setting and a minimum of 3 years working in a Secondary Health Care institution • Minimum of 5 years registered Medical Practitioner on a register of a recognized Medical Board.

MAIN DUTIES • Patient consultations and examinations • Diagnosis and treatment of illness/ailments • Manage acute and chronic illnesses, patient education • Order laboratory/ diagnostic tests • Perform minor procedures • Liaise with healthcare professionals and/or hospitals • Computer knowledge – experience using EMR files

Monthly salary $8000.00 Belongers only need to apply.

Position currently held by a work permit holder.

EMAIL: CYNTHIA@GRACEBAYMEDICAL.COM | PHONE: 649-941-5252. FAX: 649-946-8243

TCI ELEVATOR SERVICES LTD Requires a

CERTIFIED ELEVATOR SUPERVISOR • Must have at least 10 years’ experience in elevator installation, repair, and troubleshooting with Otis, Kone, and ECC, and JRT Controller with at least 10 years’ experience at a supervisory level, preparing budgets, and knowledge of QuickBooks payroll; • Must speak English and French; • Must meet with clients and make sales presentations; • Be willing to work after hours, weekends, and holidays as necessary; • Salary - $30.00 per hour.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Suitably qualified Islanders and residents with the right to work should submit a letter of interest and qualifications to PO Box 657, Providenciales, by email to tcielevator@hotmail.com, and are also encouraged to submit a copy to the Labour Department.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALES FirstCaribbean International Bank (Bahamas) Ltd as Chargee pursuant to the Registered Land Ordinance hereby gives Notice that it will cause to be sold by Public Auction the following scheduled property outside the offices of Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales at 10:00 a.m. on 28 May 2021.

1. TITLE NO. 61106/60

Long Bay Hills, Providenciales

Registered Proprietor: Meryl Caryn Stoute and Duane Kevin Rene Simmons Comprising a 1.04 acre parcel of bare land containing indigenous vegetation. The property is located on Poinciana Lane in Long Bay.

• contacting the Commission at 649-946-5314 or email at aml_supervision@ tcifsc.tc; or • visiting Commission’s website (https://tcifsc.tc/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ NPO-Guideline-No-1-of-2019_Final-1.pdf)

Any and all potential bidders will be required to produce one (1) valid form of identification to Miller Simons O’Sullivan on the day of the Auction.

Forms for approval from the NPO Supervisor may be accessed at https://tcifsc. tc/non-profit-organizations-forms/

Draft Terms and Conditions of Sale and the draft Agreements for Sale are available upon demand prior to the Auction.

Please be guided accordingly.

Any and all Successful bidders will be required to pay a ten (10%) per cent deposit upon a successful bid before close of business on the day of the Auction. Any and all successful bidders will also have to pay Auction legal fees in the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars (US$750.00).

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION 15TH APRIL 2021 25246

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 21ST, 2021

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB1-21-01

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-21-09

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-21-12

MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Service DEPARTMENT: Labour Tribunal LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 4 - $21,935.00 per annum

DEPARTMENT: Planning MINISTRY: Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 8 $51,147.50 per annum

DEPARTMENT: Public Works Programme Management MINISTRY: Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8 $51,147.50 per annum

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB1-21-02 and KHB1-21-04

PRINCIPAL

(LONG BAY PRIMARY SCHOOL AND ONA GLINTON PRIMARY SCHOOL) DEPARTMENT: Education Department MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Service LOCATION: Providenciales and Grand Turk SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior professional position which has responsibility for the administration of the daily operations of the primary school. The job holder is required to manage school operations, supervise staff and students, ensure the appropriate instruction and discipline of the student body and manage the school’s finances and supply inventory.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB1-21-03

GRADUATE SECONDARY TEACHER

– Social Studies & Geography MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Service DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: South Caicos (Marjorie Basden High School) SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PLANNING DEPARTMENT

JOB SUMMARY: This is a line management position with nationwide responsibility for the administration of the Planning Department and the enforcement of the Physical Planning Ordinance and the regulations made there under throughout TCI. The job holder will oversee the Department's daily functions in relation to forward planning, manage junior the staff, and ensure the enforcement of the Planning Regulation.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-21-10

CIVIL ENGINEER

DEPARTMENT: Public Works Programme Management MINISTRY: Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8 $51,147.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The Civil Engineer is responsible for the design of all Government Civil works, across the islands, and is required to oversee and monitor their construction, and to conduct regular inspections to ensure quality assurance and quality controls procedures are maintained.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-21-11

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

DEPARTMENT: Public Works Programme Management MINISTRY: Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 9 $59,552.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: To manage all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects from the initial calculations to the final figures.

SENIOR PROJECT ARCHITECT

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Project Architect is responsible for the design of Government architectural works, across the islands, and is required to oversee and monitor their construction, and to conduct regular inspections to ensure quality assurance and quality controls procedures are maintained.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-21-14

MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING (MEP) ENGINEER

DEPARTMENT: Public Works Programme Management MINISTRY: Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 10 $73,185.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The MEP Engineer is responsible for the review and preparation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings & design services with knowledge of Electrical and plumbing equipment.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB1-21-15

ENVIRONMENT OUTREACH COORDINATOR MINISTRY: Tourism, Agriculture, Fisheries, Heritage, Religious Affairs & The Environment DEPARTMENT: Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6 $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY The post has island-wide and national significance but with emphasis in Grand Turk, Salt Cay and South Caicos, mandated to plan, direct, promote and implement DECR’s interpretive and educational programmes in order to achieve the CONTINUED

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 21ST, 2021 goals of the Department. The Environmental Officer is the primary liaison between DECR and the wider community in terms of public awareness of the objectives and outputs of the Department JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB1-21-16

SENIOR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR

MINISTRY: Office of the Director of Public Prosecution DEPARTMENT: Office of the Director of Public Prosecution LOCATION: The job is primarily based in Providenciales but at the discretion of the Head of Department or TCI Public Service, may be relocated to Grand Turk or another part of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

SALARY: Grade 9 - $59,552.50 per annum and Allowances JOB SUMMARY: This professional position has system wide responsibility for conducting prosecutions at all levels of Court, including Magistrates Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. Senior Prosecutors must also be responsible for providing accurate legal advice to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and other governmental enforcement agencies at short notice with respect to the application of the law.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB1-21-17

TAX OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: Inland Revenue Department MINISTRY: Finance, Investment and Trade LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: GRADE 6.1 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position is expected to conduct the necessary activities to get Taxpayers in default to comply with the requirements under the Revenue Ordinances and Regulations and maintain Compliance and Arrears cases assigned by the Assistant Commissioner/Senior Tax Officer.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB1-21-18

CLINICAL NURSE (MEDICAL)

MINISTRY: Health and Human Services DEPARTMENT: Health Promotions and Advocacy Unit LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY GRADE 5: $26,650.00 plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: This a professional nursing position with basic level responsibility for patient/client health care in the Wellness Center/Special Needs Unit on Grand Turk and Providenciales.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB1-21-19

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB1-21-23

DEPARTMENT: Mental Health and Substance Dependence Unit MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6.1 $33,415.00 per annum

MINISTRY: Health and Human Services DEPARTMENT: Contract Performance Management Unit LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY GRADE 8.1: $51,147.00 plus allowances

MENTAL HEALTH NURSE

JOB SUMMARY: To facilitate and deliver an effective and efficient Mental Health Care program that is consistent with current practices and acceptable by the Turks and Caicos Islands Health Services.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB1-21-20

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

DEPARTMENT: Mental Health and Substance Dependence Unit MINISTRY: Ministry of Health and Human Services LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8.1 $51,147.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position will provide effective and quality psychological services to clients with mental health disorders.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB1-21-21

PSYCHIATRIST

DEPARTMENT: Mental Health and Substance Dependence Unit MINISTRY: Ministry of Health and Human Services LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8.1: $51,147.50 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of this job is to ensure provision of a high standard of Mental Health Care to the residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The incumbent in this position will have responsibility for ensuring that mental health clients are given adequate treatment in a timely and effective manner.

JOB REFERENCE NO.: CBB1-21-22

SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST

DEPARTMENT: Primary Health Care MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY: Grade 8 - $51,147.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: Develop and provide high standard of clinical physiotherapy services to patients in the community. Provide specialist advice to the Ministry of Health, teaching and instruction to patients, families, careers and clinical colleagues.

Finance Manager

JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior professional position, that has been established in the Contract Management Unit. The Finance Manager has a responsibility for compliance with the TCI Public Service budgetary and financial policy such as revenue generation, cost containment and delivery of other budget targets JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB1-21-24

Deputy Director

DEPARTMENT: Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies MINISTRY: Immigration & Border Services LOCATION: The Job Is Based in Grand Turk but at The Discretion of The Head of Department May Be Relocated to Another Part of TCI. SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling and coordinating the functions of the work and staff of the Department of Disaster Management and Emergency Operations.

Assist in the effective implementation of measures for the effective management of the operational programme, and operational readiness of the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) through the integration and collaboration of other sectors.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB1-21-25

DISASTER OPERATIONS MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: Disaster Management and Emergencies MINISTRY: Immigration & Border Services LOCATION: The Job Is Based in Providenciales but at The Discretion of The Head of Department May Be Relocated to Another Part of TCI. SALARY: GRADE 7.1 $41,205.00 PER ANNUM JOB SUMMARY: The Disaster Operations Manager (DOM) develops and manages operations for DDME’s disaster responses by readying people and systems.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB1-21-26

POLICY AND PROGRAM MANAGER DEPARTMENT: Disaster

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40 CLASSIFIEDS

MARC JANVIER

BY PARADISE CHURCH, FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

GOVERNMENT VACANCIES APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 21ST, 2021

Emergencies MINISTRY: Immigration & Border Services LOCATION: The Job Is Based in Providenciales but at The Discretion of The Head of Department May Be Relocated to Another Part Of TCI. Travel Within TCI Will Be Required.

SALARY: GRADE 7.1 $41,205.00 PER ANNUM JOB SUMMARY: The Policy and Program Manager is responsible for researching, developing and updating Disaster Risk Management (DRM) policies in support of the national disaster management agenda. The Program Manager will also assume responsibility for conducting audits of the DRM plans for which the DDME has authority, as well as those of Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the TCIG. JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB1-21-27

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: 342-1198

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25232

MERCEDES BEAUTY SALON & SUPPLIES OLD AIRPORT ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

2 COSMETOLOGISTS

Shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. Makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, nail and skin care services. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT:342-0395

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

25239

P&K SPENDLESS SUPERMARKET

#3 COOPER JACK ROAD, GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

GROCERY RECEIVER

Receiving grocery for food store.

Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 332-0937

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25234

INDUSTRIAL PARK

DEPARTMENT: Customs Department MINISTRY: Immigration & Border Services LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 5.1 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

Breezy Brae, 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: 231-0134

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25212

#8 LA PETITE PLACE GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES

HANDYMAN

In search of a skilled person to work in stone fabrication Starting salary $7.00 per hour • Searching for a person skilled at a wide range of repairs including trade skills, repair work, maintenance work, both interior and exterior • Must be a team player who communicates well in English and can follow directions

QUEENA WILSON

DESTINATION TURKS & CAICOS LTD.

TCI MARBLE AND GRANITE LTD.

• Must have 5 years experience in previous handyman position with references • Duties include fixing plumbing systems, providing repair guidance, cleaning and remodeling, performing repair assessments.

• Must be able to lay out job plans, operate a variety of tools and problem solve.

PLEASE EMAIL RESUMES TO ACCOUNTS@TCIMARBLEANDGRANITE.COM POSITION IS BEING ADVERTISE FOR A WORK PERMIT HOLDER APPLICATIONS FOR QUALIFIED TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDERS WILL ACCEPTED RESUMES CAN BE SENT TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT 25210

CUSTOMS OFFICER

TAILOR

Design arch drapery.

Repair voile or organza draping. Install draping, arch and décor. Salary $8.50 per hour THIS AD IS TO SUPPORT A WORK PERMIT RENEWAL. BELONGERS MAY APPLY AT LABOR BOARD OR EMAIL INFO@DESTINATIONTCI.TC

25000

CULSOIR LOUIMA

JOB SUMMARY: The job holder will be Responsible for general Customs duties, which includes and is not limited to; maintaining Customs Intelligence Database, assisting at the Transit Sheds, Airport, FBO and Bonded Warehouses; carrying out Post Audit Verifications; as well as monitoring Bond Accounts.

For full details regarding this position please visit our website at https://www.gov.tc/ government-vacancies PLEASE NOTE: (Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed).

(APPLICATION DEADLINE: 21ST MAY 2021)

WARD’S CONSULTANCY ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

HUDSON JENNINGS Mary Jane, Blue Hills Tel: 341-4502

LABOURER $6.25P/H

Upkeep of the surrounding of the property.

DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25P/H

sweeping, mopping and cleaning dishes.

CEDAR LODGE CAFÉ #756 Leeward highway

LABOURER $6.25P/H

clean outside the property. Tel: 231-3163 Belonger are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the labour board. all positions are held by work permit holders

May 22-28, 2021

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Duties: To clean and maintain premises at a home also to clean vehicles as required and any other duties as may be necessary. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

Five Cays, 53 South Dock Road. Tel: 649-941-941-8112 IS NOW INTERVIEWING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

BUTCHER

CONTACT: 242-7523

JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Must be trained in the profession of butcher.

• Must have at least 5 years experience of on the job experience cutting for both retail and food service.

• Must be familiar with vendors and ordering as well as taking inventory, including inventory in a FREEZER. • Must be familiar with cutting styles particular to store demographics.

• Must be familiar with the operation and maintenance of a BIRO 3334, Hill Phoenix Freezer and other required operating equipment.

• Must be willing and able to work extended periods of time, in extreme temperatures, including FREEZER (-10 Fahrenheit or -23 Celsius).

• Must be willing to work a 6 day work week, including Holidays and nights and weekends, including Sundays.

• Working hours will mostly be during the afternoon to late evening hours including both weekend days with a scheduled day off during the week.

• Must physically be able to lift cases in excess of 65 pounds.

• Must be able to read and write English proficiently.

Please apply within at above address or contact 941-8112.

Only Belongers need apply. This position is for work permit renewal 25245

25200

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder. 25227

HOWARD DICKENSON

Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning, mopping Dusting shelves, sweeping and any other Chores as needed.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 232-0976

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This position Is currently held by a work permit holder. 25225

May 22-28, 2021

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

PROVO PONIES

RCO LTD

32 Dolphin Lane, Long Bay Hills

TRAIL GUIDE WANTED IMMEDIATELY

Horse riding trail guide. Must know how to tack up and ride a horse. Must weight no more than 150 pounds. Candidate must have good people skills, punctual, honest, self motivated and a team player. Drivers license. Starting pay is $11 per hour, full time position.

Belongers only need apply. Please email resume to provoponiestci@gmail.com 649-241-6350 send resume to the Labour Department

THE WENERIS JEWELRY REPAIR

UNIT #3 BEHIND THE BALL PARK, DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

JEWELRY REPAIRMAN

• Make sure to repair any jewelry on a high level of attention and detail.

• To work 9 to 5, 6 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 343-8025

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25189

25201

TOTAL MAINTENANCE

Kingston Rd., Lower Bight Is seeking to employ a

EXPERIENCED PLUMBER

Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc. Salary: $9-10 hourly

CONTACT: 242-1816

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25206

#353 GRACE BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking a

KITCHEN HELPER

- $6.50 hourly Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean.

DISHWASHER - $6.50 hourly Washing dishes.

LABOURER - $6.50 hourly Cleaning.

CHEF

- $6.50 hourly Preparing food for guests.

CONTACT: 946-5921 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWALS 25205

SABRINA KATHERINE LIGHTBOURNE

#2 Corrinize Ave, Wheeland Is seeking to employ a

LIVE-IN DOMESTIC WORKER

Drop children to school, pick them up from school, help with homework, clean house, maintain garden area etc. Salary: $1,500 monthly

CONTACT: 342-0240

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25235

TURQUOISE LANDSCAPING

#8 LEEWARD DRIVE, LONG BAY, PROVIDENCIALES

1 GARDENER & 1 LABOURER

CLASSIFIEDS 41 SAM’S SHOP

SCHIMID MICHEL

CLEANER - $6.50 HOURLY

DOMESTIC WORKER

#12 Musgrove Hill, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

FISHERMAN - $10 HOURLY Catching and cleaning fish. Preparing fish to sell.

Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 342-2511

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position

25203

BARRETT & ELSA JAMES Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Must have previous gardening experience and be familiar with landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers etc.

• Must be willing to carry out work such as heavy lifting, digging, weeding, trimming and plant waste removal • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Must have a clean police record and provide employers references on request • Pay - $6.50 - $7.00/hr depending on experience

Duties: Regular housekeeping. Which includes Cleaning, mopping Dusting shelves, sweeping and any other Chores as needed.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 649-332-4280 OR EMAIL: TURQUOISELANDSCAPING@ TCIWAY.TC TO ARRANGE AN INTERVIEW Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are for work permit renewals 25215

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This position Is currently held by a work permit holder. 25222

CONTACT: 345-1779

Lower Bight Rd., The Bight Is seeking to employ a

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 348-0786

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25192

SNIP AND CLIP

#107 THE BIGHT, LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

BARBER

Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-7364

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25217

S & F WHOLESALE CASH AND CARRY LTD Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Is now interviewing for the following positions:

ASSISTANT STORE SUPERVISOR

#53 South Dock Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Phone: 649-941-8112 IS NOW INTERVIEWING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

BUTCHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Must be trained in the profession of butcher.

• Must have at least 5 years experience of on the job experience cutting for both retail and food service.

• Must be familiar with vendors and ordering as well as taking inventory, including inventory in a FREEZER. • Must be familiar with cutting styles particular to store demographics.

• Must be familiar with the operation and maintenance of a BIRO 3334, Hill Phoenix Freezer and other required operating equipment.

• Must be willing and able to work extended periods of time, in extreme temperatures, including FREEZER (-10 Fahrenheit or -23 Celsius).

• Must be willing to work a 6 day work week, including Holidays and nights and weekends, including Sundays.

• Working hours will mostly be during the afternoon to late evening hours including both weekend days with a scheduled day off during the week.

• Must physically be able to lift cases in excess of 65 pounds.

• Must be able to read and write English proficiently.

PLEASE APPLY WITHIN AT ABOVE ADDRESS OR CONTACT SAMUEL, STORE MANAGER: 431-9006. ONLY BELONGERS NEED APPLY. 25184

REQUIREMENTS • Candidate must have at least 6-8 years experience in the field • Must have through knowledge of the following: • Advanced knowledge and skills in computer systems, most specifically, QuickBooks Pro 2020, Microsoft Excel, and Inventory control management.

• Extensive knowledge of SMS Front & Back Office POS System • Extensive knowledge of NCR 7456 POS • Manage retail staff, including cashiers and people working on the floor.

• Ensure pricing is correct.

• Work on store displays.

• Coach, counsel, recruit, train, and discipline employees.

• Evaluate on-the-job performance.

• Identify current and future trends that appeal to consumers.

• Maintain inventory and ensure items are in stock.

• Keep up with fluctuating supply and demand.

• Maintain store's cleanliness and health and safety measures.

• Organize and distribute staff schedules.

• Manage different departments within the store.

• Handle customer questions, complaints, and issues.

• Committed to work flexible hours, days, nights, weekends and holidays.

• Able to safely lift boxes Salary range commensurate with experience.

CONTACT: 946-2811 This Position is for first time work permit application interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of the resume to the Labour Department.

25202

42 CLASSIFIEDS JENNIFER IRON AND WELDING

East Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

WELDER

Duties: Welding and Iron works Installing security and Burglar Bars And vehicle welding. SALARY: $10.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 232-4240

Belongers are encouraged to a Copy of their resume to the Labour Office. This position is currently held By a Work Permit Holder.

25229

JONELLE GLINTON Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning, mopping Dusting shelves, sweeping and any other Chores as needed.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-8384

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This position Is currently held by a work permit holder.

25223

May 22-28, 2021

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS MICHAEL SIMMONS NORTH BACK SALINA GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning, mopping Dusting shelves, sweeping and any other Chores as needed. SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-9340

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This position Is currently held by a work permit holder. 25224

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

S & B CONSTRUCTION Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Duties: To clean and maintain premises at job sites and assist skilled workers as required and any other duties as may be necessary. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 231-6432

Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This is a first time work permit application.

25228

PORT ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION

#8 La Petite Place, Grace Bay, Providenciales

CARPENTER HELPER VACANCY

POSITIONS AVAILABLE The Turks and Caicos Islands oldest and leading publishing house is in need of additional staff to fill the following posts:

WRITERS/ PHOTO JOURNALIST

Candidates must have at least five (5) years’ experience working full-time for daily newspapers and/or news/features magazines, reporting on hard news, features and parliamentary/court proceedings. Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience.

FOR MAGAZINES AND OTHER PERIODICALS GRAPHICS PRODUCTION DESIGNER/ PAGINATOR

This position requires someone with at least five (5) years’ experience working with Macintosh or PC computers. Must be skilled in the make-up of advertising and pagination. Proficiency using InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop software for print is essential. Some technical, networking and web design knowledge an asset. Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience.

- repair woodworks/sheetrock - repair mouldings - light carpentry - cleaning construction debris - cleaning gutters/windows commercial/residential Salary $7 hourly (work 6 days/ holidays)

CONTACT: 649-946-5855 | EMAIL RESUME: HELLO@ THEKFORCE.COM

The position is currently held by a work permit holder. Interested Belongers are encouraged to send resume to Labour Board

25242

STEPHANIE’S BEAUTY SALON LIGHTHOUSE ROAD GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

BEAUTICIAN Duties: Receive customers Style hair by trimming and Curling and applying make-up As required. SALARY: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-5785

Belongers are asked to submit A copy of their resume to the Labour Board.

This position is Currently held by a work permit Holder.

25226

MASON Duties: To mix mortar,

Help skilled worker lay Bricks and stone, form and pour concrete.

Salary: $8.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-3674

Belongers are asked to send A copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This position is Currently held by a work permit Holder. 25230

MIRACLE WORKERS

LABOURER

Cleaning up worksites from debris, polishing equipment, and assist with general cleaning chores. Must be willing to work 6 days a week including weekends and holidays. Salary: $6.25 PLEASE CONTACT 342-5875 REGARDING EMPLOYMENT. TCI BELONGERS CAN ALSO DROP THEIR RESUMES TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT, PROVIDENCIALES. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline to receive application is May 18th 2021

25196

South Dock Rd, Providenciales CLEANERS X 3

Main duties: Cleaning worksites and residential areas from debris and equipment, digging trenches, dissemble temporary structures and assist with general cleaning chores. Must be willing to work 6 days a week including weekends and holidays. Payrate: $6.25

East Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Blue Hills Providenciales. Is looking to hire a

RENEL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE IS LOOKING TO HIRE LABORERS X 5

SYDNEY GARLAND

Main duties: Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, polishing, and other general cleaning duties MASON X 1 Main duties: Lays blocks, bricks or stones, able to mix cement and plaster. Payrate :$8.00 per hr.

PLEASE CONTACT 342-4624 REGARDING EMPLOYMENT. TCI BELONGERS CAN ALSO DROP THEIR RESUMES TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT, PROVIDENCIALES.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline to receive application is May 18th 2021 25197

MR. THOMAS PARKER Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning, mopping Dusting shelves, sweeping and any other Chores as needed.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 347-0522

Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This position Is currently held by a work permit holder. 25221

COURT REPORTER

College or high school graduate with at least five (5) years’ experience in community reporting. Ability to drive and use a camera a desirable asset.

Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience.

ADVERTISING SPACE SALES PERSON

Candidates must have had actual hands-on experience selling advertising space for newspapers and magazines. Ability to assist clients with the writing of copy for ads and gathering of collateral an asset. Salary is commission based.

FORWARD APPLICATIONS TO: THE PUBLISHER DUNCANSON PUBLICATIONS LTD. EMAIL: TCNEWS@TCIWAY.TC NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Preferences will be given to Belonger and Legal Residents

CMCL LTD Is seeking an

ACCOUNTS CLERK KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS ARE: Must be proficient in cash flow and in using QuickBooks and PSO Systems, must prepare general ledger postings, bank deposits, and statements, Reconcile accounts as at when due, must Work with calculators, databases, adding machines and bank accounts, Ensure that receipts for payments are received by the company and that refunds to customers reach them. Must have not less than 3 years of accounting experience and must process excellent competency in accounting software and databases, as well as MS Office.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder INTERESTED TCI BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DROP OFF AT: BRYANT AIR CONDITIONING COMPLEX FIVE CAYS PROVIDENCIALES OR EMAIL TO: 'CMCL LTD BAC@ TCIWAY.TC ONLY PERSONS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

Deadline to receive application is May 18th 2021

25198

May 22-28, 2021

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

CLASSIFIEDS 43 CLAUDIMENE JOSEPH Behind Mara, Blue hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

JOB VACANCY Beach Enclave is a collection of private luxury villa resorts nestled on North Shore, Grace Bay and Long Bay Beach. We are seeking determined and energetic professionals who are dedicated to providing discreet yet personalized and attentive service that define the Beach Enclave experience.

*ACCOUNTS OFFICER

To be responsible for assisting the resort’s accounting and financial management functions. To provide timely and meaningful information to the management team regarding the resort’s financial performance.

REPORTING TO THE FINANCE DIRECTOR, THE ACCOUNTS OFFICER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR: • Executing the tasks of the Accounts Department and supporting the Profit centers in their work, training and coaching the team. Executing tasks relative to the Resort Operations, Homeowners Associations and Owner Statements, including executing the night audit, maintaining up-to-date accounting records; accounts payable and accounts receivable; intercompany entries; reconciling the Balance Sheet accounts including inventories; preparing Financial Statements within required timelines; supporting the General Manager and department heads in preparing budgets, assisting on annual audit.

• Developing high quality internal audit processes and procedures to assist management in performance measurement that is timely, accurate, and insightful.

• Maintain proper and complete financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, ensuring that resort accounts, records and transactions are always accurate and correct.

REQUIREMENTS • Professional accounting qualification CA, ACCA, CPA or similar, having internal audit experience • 5+ years post certification experience as in internal audit and financial accounting the Candidate must be: • willing to work flexible hours including evenings as rotating Manager On Duty and weekends as needed to assist Operational team on property; • Exceptional knowledge of MS Suite and QuickBooks.

Salary: $50k to 60k per annum based on qualifications and experience.

* MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Responsible for assisting with overseeing general maintenance and upkeep of the property as well as the equipment of the property, all electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems, and special development. This individual must possess the following skills: • Maintain and repair as necessary all cabinetry, doors and windows – made of the finest quality woods, spray and stain as necessary • Maintain and repair as necessary all golf carts and watersports equipment • Complete all maintenance requests work orders on a timely basis • Preferably at least 5 years’ experience in a luxury hotel • Plumbing experience preferred • Must have knowledge of pest control

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

• Be able to work within a team, be reliable and trustworthy • Be extremely well presented and have a good command of English Salary: $20K – 25K per annum based on qualifications and experience. Must be prepared to carry out duties when guests are not in house

MASSAGE THERAPIST

The villa Massage Therapist will perform therapeutic massages on guests and residents to improve circulation, promote relaxation, and relieve stress, pain, and injuries in villa.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used • Massage and knead the muscles and soft tissues of the human body in order to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries or wellness maintenance. Prepare and blend oils, and apply the blends to clients' skin. Maintain detailed and accurate treatment records of clients • Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures and company policies. Maintain a co-operative, teamlike attitude with colleagues, to help achieve our common goals of maximizing guest satisfaction and profit margins.

• Maintain complete knowledge at all times of services, hours of operation and all company procedures.

• Be aware of personal grooming, promptness with appointments, quality of work and great attitude with guest.

VIP BUTLER

Butler will be responsible for the overall satisfaction of guest experience. Butlers are self-motivated, highly service orientated individual who uses own initiative.

Reporting directly to the Butler service manager. The candidate must have a good command of English and excellent communication skills and be prepared to work long hours, weekends and holidays. Candidate is expected to be hardworking, trustworthy and a team player.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Serving food and drinks and assisting the chef, therefore a background in F&B is essential.

• A willingness to perform a variety of functions that may not be listed above in order to enhance guest’s stay.

• Must have previous butler experience The successful candidate must also be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays etc.

Salary: - $20k-25k per annum based on experience.

*Positions currently held by expatriate worker. Please apply in writing to Human Resources, Beach Enclave, International Drive, email: hr@beachenclave.com. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Potential candidates should also submit copies of their application to the Labor Board.

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: 343-1144

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25190

CLEANING WITH MEANING SERVICES Back Rd., Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

• Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 346-8422

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 25191

COCO BISTRO

#10 OAK AVENUE, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES Is looking for a

WAITRESS

• Must have a clean police record • Must work 44 hours per week • Must have 5 years or more experience • Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays • Salary $8 per hour • Taking orders, picking up orders and taking order to table • Cleaning tables PLEASE SEND RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT, CONTACT: 649-946-5369 THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER EMAIL: COCOBISTRO@TCIWAY.TC Deadline for application is not later than May 28th, 2021

25199

FALCON SECURITY SERVICES

Caicos Café Plaza, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

SECURITY OFFICER

Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.

Obtains help by sounding alarms. Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 341-1411

EMAIL: FALCONSSTCI@GMAIL.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

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DREAM HOUSE CONSTRUCTION GRACE BAY, THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

STEEL MAN

Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges, and other structures. Cut, position, and bolt down steel bars to reinforce concrete. Salary: $350 weekly

CONTACT: 344-9699

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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GALMO WILLIAMS Is seeking to hire

LABOURER (PREFER A MALE) • Cleaning and maintaining of property, • Planting and taking care of garden, • Disposing of refuse.

• Make sure property is secure in Owner’s absence • Any other duties assign by employer • Must be willing to work six (5) days per week • Must be trustworthy and reliable Salary $250.00 per week CONTACT: GILLEYSCAFE@TCIWAY.TC TELEPHONE: 946-4536

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CAICOS MARINA & SHIPYARD

GASTON HENRIQUEZ BACK ROAD, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

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

• 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 May 24th, 2021

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BEKANNTMACHUNG FÜR DEUTSCHE ZUR WAHL ZUM DEUTSCHEN BUNDESTAG

MAINTENANCE WORKER

• To work on property.

• Doing maintenance work.

• Mon-Sat Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 649-245-2876 EMAIL: GHHENRIQUEZ@ GMAIL.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25231

GEORGINA TAYLOR

GLADYS T. ANTOINE

Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Sub Division, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 244-9044

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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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: 243-0739

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 25233

NOTICE

TO GERMANS CONCERNING THE ELECTIONS TO THE GERMAN BUNDESTAG

Am 26. September 2021 findet die Wahl zum Deutschen Bundestag statt.

Deutsche, die außerhalb der Bundesrepublik Deutschland leben und im Bundesgebiet keine Wohnung mehr innehaben, können bei Vorliegen der sonstigen wahlrechtlichen Voraussetzungen an der Wahl teilnehmen.

Für ihre Wahlteilnahme ist u. a. Voraussetzung, dass sie 1. entweder nach Vollendung ihres 14. Lebensjahres mindestens drei Monate ununterbrochen in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland 1) eine Wohnung innegehabt oder sich sonst gewöhnlich aufgehalten haben und dieser Aufenthalt nicht länger als 25 Jahre zurück liegt, oder aus anderen Gründen persönlich und unmittelbar Vertrautheit mit den politischen Verhältnissen in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland erworben haben und von ihnen betroffen sind; sowie

The elections to the German Bundestag will take place on 26 September 2021.

Germans who reside outside the Federal Republic of Germany and no longer have a domicile within the federal territory may be eligible to vote in the election.

In addition to fulfilling the electoral requirements applicable to all voters, they must 1. either, within the last 25 years and after attaining the age of 14, have lived without interruption in the Federal Republic of Germany for at least three months or otherwise have had their habitual residence there, or for other reasons have acquired a personal and direct familiarity with the political conditions in the Federal Republic of Germany and be affected by them; and

2. in ein Wählerverzeichnis in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland eingetragen sind.

Diese Eintragung erfolgt nur auf Antrag. Der Antrag ist auf einem Formblatt zu stellen; er soll bald nach dieser Bekanntmachung abgesandt werden. Einem Antrag, der erst am 04. September 2021 oder später bei der zuständigen Gemeindebehörde eingeht, kann nicht mehr entsprochen werden (§ 18 Abs. 1 der Bundeswahlordnung).

2. be registered on an electoral roll in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Registration is possible only upon application. The application must be made on an official form and should be submitted soon after publication of this notice. The application for inclusion in the electoral register must be received by your local district in Germany at least 21 days before the election (i.e. by 5 September 2021). The period cannot be extended (section 18 (1) of the Federal Electoral Code).

Antragsvordrucke (Formblätter) sowie informierende Merkblätter sind online auf der Seite des Bundeswahlleiters (www.bundeswahlleiter.de) erhältlich. Sie können auch bei

Application forms and information sheets may be obtained online from the Federal Returning Officer (www.bundeswahlleiter.de). They may also be obtained from:

• den diplomatischen und berufskonsularischen Vertretungen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, • dem Bundeswahlleiter, Statistisches Bundesamt, Zweigstelle Bonn, Postfach 17 03 77, 53029 BONN, GERMANY, oder per E-Mail <bundeswahlleiterbonn@destatis.de>, • den Kreiswahlleitern in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland angefordert werden.

- the diplomatic missions and career consular posts of the Federal Republic of Germany, - the Bundeswahlleiter (Federal Returning Officer) at the following address: Statistisches Bundesamt, Zweigstelle Bonn, Postfach 17 03 77, 53029 BONN, GERMANY, or by email: <bundeswahlleiter-bonn@destatis.de>, - district returning officers in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Weitere Auskünfte erteilen die Botschaften Vertretungen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.

Further information may be obtained from the embassies and career consular posts of the Federal Republic of Germany.

und

berufskonsularischen

Kingston, 05.05.2021 Botschaft der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, 10 Waterloo Road, Kingston 10 Besucherzeiten von Mo-Fr, 8:30 Uhr bis 11:30 Uhr

Kingston, May 5th 2021 Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, 10 Waterloo Road, Kingston 10 Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30 am to 11.30 am

1) Zu berücksichtigen ist auch eine frühere Wohnung oder ein früherer Aufenthalt in dem in Artikel 3 des Einigungsvertrages genannten Gebiet (Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt und Thüringen zuzüglich des Gebietes des früheren Berlin (Ost)).

1) A previous domicile or residence in the area stipulated in Article 3 of the Unification Treaty (Brandenburg, Mecklenburg- Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, as well as the territory of the former Berlin (East)) will also be taken into account.

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CAICOS ECO SAFARIS

KITE PROVO

DWAYNE WILSON

info@caicoscatalyst.com | 431-6287

#42 Garden Loop, Grace Bay. Is seeking to employ

KITEBOARDING GUIDE/INSTRUCTOR

8 CERTIFIED KITEBOARD INSTRUCTORS

Needed for a well-established locally owned boat tour company in Providenciales.

Position entails running kiteboardingdedicated boat charters, guiding participants on the water, helping set up and pack down their gear, providing safety during water time, prepping and stocking the boat before each charter as well as cleaning afterwards.

Compensation will amount to $30,000 per annum or $15 per hour. Employee will be

expected to work long flexible hours. This is a new position.

Candidates must hold IKO Instructor or equivalent certification and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching kiteboarding. Boating experience will be an advantage. Preference will be given to Turks Islanders meeting the foregoing qualifications

PLEASE SEND RESUMES WITH PROOF OF QUALIFICATIONS VIA EMAIL TO INFO@ CAICOSCATALYST.COM, BY MAIL TO CAICOS ECO SAFARIS AT 28 DOLPHIN LANE, LONG BAY HILLS, PROVIDENCIALES OR CONTACT THE TCI LABOUR BOARD IN PROVIDENCIALES. 25242

PUBLIC NOTICE

• Must have a PASA or IKO Teaching Certification or the equivalent • Must have a minimum of 4 yrs. teaching experience • Must be able to teach

beginner to advanced level kite boarding • It would be an asset to be bilingual • Be willing to work on a commission basis based on lessons taught

CONTACT: 649-232-5483 EMAIL: RESERVATIONS@KITEPROVO.COM

Qualified Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Work permit holders currently hold these positions

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- 232-3350 84 Belmont Road, South Dock, Providenciales

CLEANER

Salary $6.25-$7.00 per hour. Clean yard, vehicle etc

QUALIFIED BELONGERS MAY APPLY WITH LABOUR DEPARTMENT. POSITION CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 25320

PUBLIC NOTICE

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS APPLICATION

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS APPLICATION

(SECTION 4(3) OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS ORDINANCE)

(SECTION 4(3) OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS ORDINANCE)

Take notice that I, Nigel Dakin, Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands in exercise of the powers conferred in me by Section 6(4) of the Turks and Caicos Islander Status Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Turks and Caicos Islander Status to Desilia Jolly Vergille by virtue of marriage to a Turks and Caicos Islander.

Take notice that I, Nigel Dakin, Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands in exercise of the powers conferred in me

by Section 6(4) of the Turks and Caicos Islander Status Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Turks and Caicos Islander Status to Sherline Tamay Chambers Gibson by virtue of marriage to a Turks and Caicos Islander.

PUBLIC NOTICE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS APPLICATION (SECTION 4(3) OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS ORDINANCE) Take notice that I, Nigel Dakin, Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands in exercise of the powers conferred in me by Section 6(4) of the Turks and Caicos Islander Status Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Turks and Caicos Islander Status to Mirline Decimus Roberts by virtue of marriage to a Turks and Caicos Islander.

SPACE FOR LEASE 2ND FLOOR PORTS OF CALL PLAZA IDEAL FOR OFFICES OR STUDIO NEWLY CONSTRUCTED UNITS FROM 800 SQ/FT $1900./MONTH PLUS UTILITIES AGENTS PROTECTED CONTACT DALE OR TAIWAYNE AT HOTEL CALL: 946-8888

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Gerrard and Beckham inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame DAVID Beckham and Steven Gerrard are the latest former players to be added to the Premier League Hall of Fame.

Six Premier League titles were among the 10 trophies, including a European and domestic treble, that Beckham, 46, won with Manchester United.

He became the eighth name added to the list, with Liverpool great Gerrard inducted earlier on Thursday.

Gerrard, 40, featured 710 times for the Reds, winning nine major trophies, including the Champions League.

The former midfielder is the first inductee not to have won a Premier League title, and the only Liverpool player to be included on the list.

Beckham is the third Manchester United player inducted this week, joining former team-mates Roy Keane and Eric Cantona.

Frank Lampard, Dennis Bergkamp, Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry are also Hall of Fame players.

Unlike the other inductees, Gerrard may not have picked up a Premier League winners medal, but he made a huge impression on the competition and collected

Aluko won 102 international caps for England and played for Chelsea and Juventus.

Eniola Aluko appointed Los Angeles-based Angel City FC’s first sporting director

Steven Gerrard is the first former Liverpool player to be inducted into the Premier League’s Hall of Fame.

some of the biggest domestic and European honours during his 17-year playing career at Anfield.

He was made Liverpool captain in 2003, and led the side to Champions League success in 2005, scoring the Reds’ first goal as they recovered from 3-0 down at half-time to beat AC Milan on penalties in the Istanbul final.

European club football’s biggest prize was the highlight

of a career in which he collected two FA Cups, three League Cups, a Community Shield, a Uefa Cup and a Uefa Super Cup with his boyhood club.

After a short spell playing in the United States with LA Galaxy, Gerrard moved into management, taking charge of Scottish Premiership side Rangers in May 2018.

This season he guided them to their first title in a decade, finishing 25 points clear at

PUBLIC NOTICE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS APPLICATION (SECTION 4(3) OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER STATUS ORDINANCE) Take notice that I, Nigel Dakin, Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands in exercise of the powers conferred in me by Section 6(4) of the Turks and Caicos Islander Status Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Turks and Caicos Islander Status to Augustine Daniel Williams. by virtue of marriage to a Turks and Caicos Islander.

the summit after an unbeaten league campaign.

Gerrard’s inclusion in the Hall of Fame was quickly followed by the announcement of his former England teammate Beckham’s selection.

In a glamorous career that started under Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford, Beckham went on to play for Real Madrid, LA Galaxy and AC Milan before ending his career with Paris StGermain in 2013.

Beckham not only established himself as one of the word’s most high-profile sports people during his playing days, he also became the only English player to win championships in four countries.

While he won a La Liga title and Spanish Cup with Real, a French title with PSG and enjoyed success with the Galaxy in the US, the most trophy-laden period of his career was with United.

VACANCIES

Acting on behalf of THE CHICKEN SHACK

KITCHEN HELPER

-$6.25 hourly Clean pots, clean meats, etc.

576 Blue Hills Tel: 649-347-2093

ERB CONSTRUCTION

STEEL MAN

- $8-12 hourly Cut steel, fixing steel, etc.

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

- $6.25-8 hourly Assist mason, carpenter, etc.

4B North Side, Provo Tel: 649-331-1067

Renewal work permits/ Belonger only apply

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ENIOLA Aluko has been appointed Los Angeles-based Angel City FC’s first sporting director.

The former England, Chelsea and Juventus forward, 34, left her position as Aston Villa’s sporting director last week.

“This is an incredible opportunity to help write Angel City’s first chapter,” Aluko said.

Angel City are set for their first season in the US National Women’s Soccer League in 2022.

“I have no doubt the club will be a trailblazer, not just in the NWSL and women’s soccer, but for sports clubs globally.

“As a former player, the club’s determination to make an impact both on the field and in the community is something that I fully support, and I can’t wait to get started,” she continued.

“Appointing Eniola Aluko, a world-renowned international soccer player with extensive experience in technical positions, is a landmark moment for us,” said Julie Uhrman, Angel City founder and president.

One of the club’s co-founders is actor Natalie Portman, and other founding investors include tennis icons Serena Williams and Billie Jean King, and retired US soccer greats Mia Hamm and Abby Wambach.

River Plate midfielder Perez said he used the “penalty spot as reference” when having to play in goal.

River Plate play midfielder Enzo Perez in goal but still beat Independiente Santa Fe RIVER Plate had to play midfielder Enzo Perez in goal because of a coronavirus outbreak but still beat Independiente Santa Fe 2-1 in the Copa Libertadores.

The Argentine side had 20 players test positive for Covid-19 and, along with injuries, went into the Group D game in Buenos Aires with just 11 players.

Four River Plate keepers were impacted and a request to register their fifth and sixth keepers was rejected.

Perez, 35, was chosen to play in goal and helped his side to victory.

In the South American equivalent of the Champions League, Fabrizio Angileri and Julian Alvarez put River Plate 2-0 up against the Colombian side.

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Ronaldo cements domestic dominance as Juventus wins Coppa Italia

Lebron James led his team to the seventh position in the playoff.

NBA: LeBron James guides LA Lakers to play-offs with play-in win over Golden State Warriors LeBron James made a game-winning shot with 58 seconds remaining to ensure the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors in the new ‘play-ins’ format and secured a place in the Western Conference play-offs.

James shot a 34-foot three-pointer to claim a 103-100 win, despite struggling to see after a foul to the face.

LA face the second-seeded Phoenix Suns in the play-offs on Sunday.

“I was literally seeing three rims out there,” James, 36, said.

James received treatment after he appeared to be poked in the eye by Draymond Green with two minutes left in the game.

He was given eye drops but

admitted he was unable to focus on making the shot.

“I just shot at the middle rim and I was able to, with the grace from the man above, knock it down,” he said.

His team-mate Anthony Davis joked afterwards that the Lakers “might need to poke LeBron in his eye a lot more to hit shots like that”.

Stephen Curry scored 37 points but it was not enough for the Warriors, who must beat the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday to advance.

The Grizzles beat the San Antonio Spurs 100-96 in their play-ins game to set up the meeting. The winners will become the eighth seeds and play the top-seeded Utah Jazz in the first round of the play-offs. The losers are eliminated. (BBC)

AFTER what has been a difficult season, Juventus did at least give its fans something to cheer about with a 2-1 victory over Atalanta in the Coppa Italia final.

Federico Chiesa scored a 73rdminute winner for Juventus after Atalanta’s Ruslan Malinovskiy had canceled out Dejan Kulusevski’s opener.

The victory means Cristiano Ronaldo has now won every major trophy in England, Spain and Italy -the first player in history to achieve that feat.

Usually so dominant in domestic competitions, there has been little for Juventus to shout about this season and the club remains on the brink of missing out on next season’s Champions League.

The Old Lady had won nine consecutive Serie A titles, before its run was ended by Inter Milan this season. Head coach Andrea Pirlo has been widely criticized for Juventus’ form this season, which also included a shock elimination to Porto in the Champions League round of 16.

This Coppa Italia win is Pirlo’s first major trophy as Juventus manager, but it remains to be seen whether it will be enough to convince the board that he’s the coach to take the club forward.

Going into the final round of Serie A fixtures, Juventus needs to beat Bologna and hope that either AC Milan or Napoli drops points

The victory means Cristiano Ronaldo has now won every major trophy in England, Spain and Italy -- the first player in history to achieve that feat.

in order to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

Wednesday’s victory also marked what looks to be club legend Gianluigi Buffon’s last game for Juventus. The 43-year-old has made more than 500 appearances and won 15 major trophies over two spells with the club.

Such is Buffon’s remarkable longevity, the goalkeeper -- widely considered one of the greatest of all time -- won his first Coppa Italia in 1999 playing alongside Enrico Chiesa for Parma, and 22 years later, Buffon has won his sixth Coppa Italia playing alongside Enrico’s son, Federico.

Anthony Joshua to Tyson Fury: ‘You’ve let boxing down. You lied to the fans’ ANTHONY Joshua called Tyson Fury “a fraud” in a furious social media exchange after the news that their heavyweight showdown might be off.

The pair looked set for a highlyanticipated meeting in August, but an arbitration hearing ruled Fury must first face American Deontay Wilder.

“You’ve let boxing down. You lied to the fans and led them on.

Used my name for clout not a fight,” tweeted Joshua.

In response, Fury challenged Joshua to a bare-knuckle fight.

The teams behind the two British heavyweights have engaged in lengthy negotiations to get what has been billed as one of the biggest fights in heavyweight boxing for decades over the line.

Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn was adamant their fight was agreed - and on Sunday, Fury told his Instagram followers he too has signed off on a 14 August bout in

Saudi Arabia.

Just 24 hours later, Wilder’s team - who had always said he had a contract in place for a third Fury fight - found out their arbitration hearing was successful.

Fury, 32, won the WBC world heavyweight title from Wilder in a rematch in February 2020 after an initial draw.

On Tuesday, Fury claimed that the American, 35, has requested $20m to step aside and allow the Joshua bout to go ahead.

Hearn has since stated the situation is now out of his control and has set Fury’s team a deadline of the end of the week to resolve their situation with Wilder.

“If there was an arbitration going on, why announce to the world we are fighting! The fight was signed,” Joshua tweeted in a message to Fury.

He also turned down Fury’s offer of a “fight this weekend bare knuckles till 1 man quits” for £20m each.

The pair looked set for a highly-anticipated meeting in August, but an arbitration hearing ruled Fury must first face American Deontay Wilder.

KYLIAN MBAPPE STARS FOR PSG Without the suspended Neymar, Kylian Mbappe led Paris SaintGermain to Coupe de France glory with a goal and an assist in Wednesday’s final.

Mauro Icardi opened the scoring inside 20 minutes, tapping into an empty net after Mbappe had pounced on a defensive error, before the French forward’s delicate chip sealed the win with 10 minutes remaining.

It marked the first major trophy of coach Mauricio Pochettino’s managerial career, and the Argentine will be hoping to add number two this weekend.

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May 22-28, 2021

Perez won last year’s Sakhir Grand Prix for Racing Point.

Monaco Grand Prix: Sergio Perez of Red Bull fastest in first practice RED Bull’s Sergio Perez set the pace in first practice at the Monaco Grand Prix from Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz.

Perez used the fastest ‘soft’ tyre for his best lap, 0.119 seconds ahead of the impressive-looking Ferrari, on which Sainz was using the mediums.

Perez’s team-mate Max Verstappen was third, also on the mediums, with Alpha Tauri’s Pierre Gasly fourth on softs.

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton was fifth, just over 0.3secs behind title rival Verstappen on the same tyre compound.

Sainz’s team-mate Charles Leclerc suffered a significant blow when he suffered gearbox problems after just one lap and missed the rest of the session, ending it slowest.

That puts the Monaco-born driver on the back foot on a circuit where drivers always talk about the importance of track time in enabling them to fully exploit the car’s limits on such a tight and demanding layout.

Hamilton’s team-mate Valtteri Bottas was sixth quickest, with McLaren’s Lando Norris,

Aston Martin’s Sebastian Vettel, Alpha Tauri’s Yuki Tsunoda and Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen completing the top 10.

Only one driver damaged their car in the first session, Fernando Alonso taking off his Alpine’s front wing when he misjudged the final corner, Antony Noghes, and went in too deep.

The two-time champion was able to get the car back to the pits otherwise undamaged and returned to the track to set 13th fastest time, three places and 0.115secs ahead of team-mate Esteban Ocon. (BBC)

The Pakistan Super League was postponed in March after seven cases of coronavirus were reported.

Pakistan Super League to be completed in Abu Dhabi The REMAINING 20 matches of the Pakistan Super League will take place in the United Arab Emirates when the tournament resumes in June.

The Twenty20 event was halted in March after seven cases of coronavirus were reported within the competition bubble.

It was set to resume in Karachi but will now take place in Abu Dhabi

Manchester City’s Ruben Dias named Football Writers’ Association men’s footballer of year MANCHESTER CITY defender Ruben Dias has been named men’s footballer of the year by the Football Writers’ Association.

The 24-year-old Portugal international was signed by City for about £65m from Benfica last summer.

He has helped the club win the Premier League and Carabao Cup as well as reach the final of the Champions League, in which they will play Chelsea.

“It is a huge privilege. Obviously I could not have done it without the success of the team,” said Dias.

“I think me receiving this prize is the major example of how our team works, the way we build our game.

“It reflects all the togetherness we

have on the pitch, how we perform and the spirit that is in the team and with these players.”

The FWA said Dias was a “comfortable winner”, finishing ahead of Tottenham striker Harry Kane and Dias’ Manchester City team-mate Kevin de Bruyne.

Nine City players received votes, accounting for more than 50% of those cast.

Dias is only the third player to win the FWA award in his first season in English football, and the last defender to win the accolade was Liverpool’s Steve Nicol 32 years ago.

Chelsea and England forward Fran Kirby won the FWA women’s award earlier this month. (BBC)

Dias (right) helped contain Neymar as Manchester City beat Paris St-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals.

after the Pakistan Cricket Board were granted an exemption.

The PSL will restart on 1 June, with the final on 20 June.

The PCB will meet with the six franchise owners on Thursday to discuss the tournament logistics.

England and Quetta Gladiators batsman Tom Banton was one of six players who tested positive during the tournament in March. (BBC)

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Formula 1: Wing test delay ‘incomprehensible’ Toto Wolff has described as “incomprehensible” the decision to delay the implementation of tests to deal with illegal flexible wings.

Mercedes’ F1 boss said world governing body the FIA’s decision not to introduce tougher tests on wings until 15 June “leaves us in no man’s land”.

Wolff said there could be protests against teams with the wings, adding: “Nobody needs this messy situation.”

McLaren team boss Andreas Seidl also said he “strongly disagreed” with it.

The FIA wrote to teams last week, saying it had spotted rear wings on some cars illegally flexing but that it would delay the introduction of new tests until after the races in Monaco this weekend, and in Azerbaijan in two weeks’ time, in order to give teams time to react.

Wolff pointed out that the long straight at the Baku track in Azerbaijan was “the most sensitive” to the benefits of the devices.

WHICH TEAMS ARE USING FLEXI-WINGS? At least four teams are said to be using the designs, which allow rear wings to bend backwards on the straights to reduce drag and increase speed before snapping back into place for maximum downforce on the corners.

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton said his title rivals Red Bull had a “bendy” rear wing at the last race in Spain.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said on Thursday in Monaco that their car “complies with the [current] tests and the rules” and

Toto Wolff (left) is unhappy at the delay, while Christian Horner says Red Bull’s car complies with the current regulations.

that the new tests “effectively mean a change in regulations” to which the Red Bull car would have to be adapted.

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto and Alpine chief executive officer Laurent Rossi also said their cars would have to be modified to comply with the new rules.

Binotto said: “We are exploiting [the rules], as all the teams are. We will need to slightly adapt but it is not affecting Ferrari much. We will have to make some changes to comply fully with the technical directive. A redesign is required.”

Rossi added: “We will adapt and we will see how much it costs us, if anything.”

He said: “It is not just Ferrari and Red Bull that are affected - Sauber [Alfa Romeo] are quite badly affected as well.

Wolff said: “Our wing is extremely rigid. The new test is a half-baked solution which gives us an opportunity and the whole thing can soften and bend more in the future.”

Horner said that there was also evidence that Mercedes’ front wing was moving at speed, and that

attention would soon be directed at that.

“Just look at some footage from Imola of the front wing of our competitor’s car and you will see very clearly flexible aerodynamics,” Horner said.

IS THIS A RULE CHANGE? Seidl said McLaren were “not happy” with the decision to delay the introduction of the test until next month’s French Grand Prix.

Seidl said videos and pictures from the last race in Spain made it “pretty clear what is happening”

and that there was “no reason” for the delay, with which he “strongly disagreed”.

Seidl emphasised that the new tests were not new rules, and that flexible wings were illegal even if the FIA did not yet have load tests to deal with this specific issue.

So-called “moveable aerodynamic devices” have been banned in F1 for decades.

Article 3.8 of the F1 technical regulations states that bodywork must be “rigidly secured to the entirely sprung part of the car” and “remain immobile in relation to the sprung part of the car”.

Seidl said: “The tests mentioned in the regulations at the moment are in place to let’s say additionally support FIA to check in a straightforward way if the cars are complying with the regulations. But it doesn’t mean that only these tests are the criteria as to whether the car is legal or not.

“We hope the FIA shows a very strong hand and it is simply not acceptable because it puts the teams who comply with the regulations at a big disadvantage.”

Seidl said McLaren would not need to change any aspect of their car design when the new tests were introduced.

Asked if McLaren planned to lodge a protest against any of the cars in question, Seidl said: “In principle, I am not a big fan of protesting other teams and cars.

“All I can say is at the moment we are in dialogue with the FIA to make sure teams that have designed devices or parts that we have seen in Barcelona simply can’t use these devices or parts any more.” (BBC)

Lee Evans: Former 400m world record holder and civil rights campaigner dies aged 74 LEE Evans, the two-time Olympic gold medallist and former 400m world record holder, has died aged 74.

American Evans was the first man to break the 44-second mark in the 400m when he claimed gold in 43.86secs at the 1968 Mexico Games.

He won men’s 4x400m relay gold at the same Games and wore a black beret in solidarity with his teammates, who were removed from the tournament after their Black Power podium salute.

Evans suffered a stroke earlier in May.

Evans was a founding member of the Olympic Project for Human Rights, which highlighted racial injustice in America before the 1968 Games.

Tommie Smith and John Carlos were sent home from Mexico for raising their fists as the national anthem played during the 200m medal ceremony.

Evans and his 400m relay teammates wore black berets on the podium to show their support.

He coached national teams in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia when his competitive career finished.

(BBC)

Lee Evans won gold in the 400m and the men’s 4x400m relay at the 1968 Olympic Games

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Director of Sport Jarrett Forbes with record breaker Tanesia Gardiner.

TCI athletes were outstanding in their execution.

Minister Taylor says athletes showed dedication, enthusiasm and persistence at Trials – Forbes disappointed CARIFTA Games cancelled, but does not regret event TURKS and Caicos athletes came in for high praises from some of the key persons in sports this week, after their performance at this month’s CARIFTA Trials at the National Stadium in Providenciales.

Minister of Education, Youth, Culture, Library and Social Services Rachel Taylor, Director of the TCI Sports Commission Jarrett Forbes and President of the TCAAA Edith Skippings all saluted the junior athletes for their dedication at the meet, which

resulted in numerous personal best performances and four national records.

Minister Taylor credited not just the junior athletes, but also their coaches. She lauded the record breakers Tayjo Oppong, Tanesia Gardiner and Antwon Walkin for their success.

Oppong broke his U20 shot put record; Walkin took the U17 record, while Gardiner, not only broke the U17 high jump record, but also the senior national record.

“As Minister with responsibilities

for Sports, congratulations to all athletes who participated in the CARIFTA Trials. Your dedication, enthusiasm and persistence played a pivotal role in your success. We must highlight Tayjo Oppong, Tanesia Gardiner and Antwon Walkin who broke the Turks and Caicos records in their particular events. This sums up the level of coaching received, the inner desire to succeed and the self-discipline of each athlete. There is always room for improvement and this is achieved with more training. Stay

IGA’S DONATION WILL HELP PSA OFFER MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO TEEN SAILORS THE Provo Sailing Academy is grateful to IGA Graceway Supermarkets for a timely donation to its community sailing programmes.

According to information from the academy, the donation was to the tune of $1,800. “As TCI students broaden their horizons by learning to sail, PSA is thrilled to be able to offer more opportunities to more local teens and would like to express sincere thanks to IGA.” The scholarships are running in conjunction with The Andrew Simpson Foundation who provide additional support from Sail Aid UK. The cheque presentation ceremony was held on Sunday

last prior to the start of Fun Sail Away afternoon along the shores of Grace Bay beach.

The sailing programme, according to the PSA was well received “It was an interesting sail with wind shifts and drops, lulls and lifts, and all the sailors were ready for a rewarding lunch stop at Ricky’s Flamingo Cafe before enjoying a refreshing breeze on the sail back to Provo Sailing Academy in the Bight Park. Everyone who attended helped make it a success and more days like these are heavily anticipated.”

The PSA has been instrumental in sailing.

focus and have the courage to follow your dreams.”

Mrs Edith Skippings was also impressed with the record breakers.

“The TCAAA is extremely proud of Tayjo, Tanesia and Antwon.

We salute them for not only performing well at the trials but also beating their own personal bests and ultimately breaking national records.” NO REGRETS Director of the Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission, Jarrett Forbes called the May 8-9 event, ‘spectacular’. “It was quite exciting

watching our athletes perform at the CARIFTA Trials. Their display of tenacity reflected their passion for excellence and desire for quality country representation. We are disappointed that CARIFTA Games 2021 was cancelled, but we have no regrets in hosting the CARIFTA trials. What we witnessed from our athletes was nothing short of spectacular.”

Both Under 17 record breakers, Gardiner and Walkin, are members of the Quality Athletics Track Club in Providenciales led by Coach Randy Ford, while Oppong is a student at Kingston College in Kingston, Jamaica.

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BERNADIN BREAKS MORE RECORDS, ENDS SEMESTER WITH 4.0 GPA NATIONAL middle distance runner Rebecca Bernadin was able to balance her books, while breaking two more national records in her latest meet, when she competed at the MIAA Outdoor Championships, hosted

by Pittsburgh University.

At the recent meet, the 20-yearold broke her 800M national record, by the slimmest of margins, while she took over 27 seconds off her 3000M steeplechase national record.

In the 800M, she broke the record, which she had made on May 1. After running 2:19.40 early this month, the youngster powered her way to 2:19.31s.

In April, she had broken Zoe Butler’s 2019 record of 2:21.98.

The 5’ 2” freshman, who became the first Turks Islander to run the steeplechase in the May 1 meet, was able to own the event.

She clocked 12:02.26s, which is considerably faster than the 12:29.

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After the dust had settled—she received her academic results and it was perfect.

“Ending the semester with a 4.0 GPA in my field of study, Business Administration… I am proud of

myself. Bonnie Blair once said, “Winning doesn’t mean being first.

Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve done before”. I ended the season with improving times in my 800meters, 3,000meters steeplechase, and 1,500 meters, which still makes me a winner.”

Bernadin promised to step up her game in the future.

“I want to thank Jehovah God along with my family and everyone who is supporting me, I appreciate you all. The best is yet to come in my upcoming semesters.”

Lincoln University student Rebecca Bernadin has had a great outdoor season.

HAYE-SMITH RUNS SEASON-BEST IN 400M HURDLES NATIONAL sprinter Yanique HayeSmith ran a season-best in the 400M hurdles when she competed at the USA Track and Field Open at the Athletic Performance Ranch in Fort Worth, Texas on Tuesday.

The fastest woman in the TCI, who is aiming to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics (July 23 to August 8) in the hurdles won Heat 1, but ended fifth place overall.

Her 56.89s was a little over a second slower than eventual winner, Gianna Woodruff, semi-final at the 2017 World Championships.

Also finishing just ahead of the Turks Islander was 2019 South American Championships gold medal winner Melissa Gonzalez (56.18s).

Haye-Smith was able to better several seasoned competitors, including Trinidad and Tobago’s Sparkle McKnight (57.73s), who had

reached the semi-final at the 2013 and 2015 World Championships and 2016 Canadian Olympian Noelle Montcalm (58.13s).

The season-best performance is over a minute slower than her national record of 55.58s, which she made in 2019.

In order to make the qualifying time for the Olympics, the 31-year-old would have to clock 55.4s, which she hopes to achieve either before or at the British Qualifiers next month (June 2627).

“I’m happy for the season’s best and going back to training to sharpen up for my other meet, so I can hit the standard before heading to the championship.”

Haye-Smith has broken several national records this year, including the indoor 60M and the outdoor 400M, where she moved Yanique Haye-Smith continues to improve in her 400M hurdles. her April 2019 record from 53.19s to 52.50s.

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