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Governor of the British Virgin Islands, HE John J. Rankin

January 20-26, 2024

The UK Overseas Territories leaders (File photo)

Overseas Territories’ leaders condemn BVI Governor’s power grab

BY OLIVIA ROSE Leaders of the Caribbean Overseas Territories including the Turks and Caicos Islands have condemned an “unjustified and unnecessary” request by Governor HE John J. Rankin for additional powers over the British Virgin Islands (BVI).

Governor Rankin is being criticised for making what many see as an undemocratic power grab.

In a recent statement, Rankin, who is due to demit office later this month, said he would continue to work hard during his remaining time in the BVI to bring about the reforms “which the people of the Virgin Islands want and deserve ” Citing a report from a Commission of Inquiry published in April 2022, Rankin said: “The COI found poor governance, a lack of accountability and the misuse of public funds. Members of the House of Assembly weren’t

declaring their interests, and twothirds of all contracts over $100k weren’t being openly tendered.

There were serious concerns over the system of assistance grants, which were further clearly shown in the audits that have been carried out by the Auditor General.

Governor Rankin said the COI made some 49 recommendations to restore good governance to the BVI. The COI came in 2022 after BVI’s Premier Andrew Fahie was arrested in the US city of Miami on drug-related charges, which led to the British overseas territory facing intense scrutiny over corruption allegations.

The outgoing BVI Governor’s request for additional powers would essentially allow him to bypass the territorial government, and implement unilaterally, the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) for

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governance reforms in the BVI. UNJUSTIFIED AND UNNECESSARY Governor Rankin’s petition for additional powers has since been strongly opposed by the Caribbean Overseas Territories Caucus (i.e., Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Montserrat and Turks and Caicos Islands) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States.

Leaders of Overseas Territories made their position on the matter pellucid, in a recent letter to David Rutley, the UK’s Member of Parliament for the Americas and the Caribbean, outright rejecting the Governor’s request.

Before the letter to the UK’s MP, the leaders held an emergency virtual meeting of the Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories Caucus on Thursday, 11th January 2024 to discuss the Governor’s request for additional powers based on his Fifth Quarterly Report on Governance Reform.

The premiers, deputy premiers and government representatives acknowledged the “progress of reforms made by the duly elected government of the British Virgin Islands and the Governor, the remaining governance reforms to be completed, and the government’s opposition to the granting of additional powers to the Governor in areas of governance devolved to the elected arm of government.”

The leaders said: “We affirmed that the Governor’s request is unjustified and unnecessary based on the progress already made and the commitment of the government to completing governance reforms and continuing to uphold good governance.”

The OT leaders emphatically declared their solidarity and support for the BVI government and the people of the British Virgin Islands and urged the UK government to decline the

Governor’s request for additional powers which they described as “a step backward” in the democratic governance of the British Virgin Islands and Overseas Territories.

They stressed that the Governor’s request directly “contravenes the letter and spirit of the Joint Declaration for a Modern Partnership agreed between the UK and Overseas Territories in December 2023, based on democratic principles and consultation. “ “We are desirous of the government of the British Virgin Islands and the Governor’s Office working assiduously and cooperatively with full support from the UK government through jointly agreed additional technical assistance to complete all outstanding governance reforms.”

The Caribbean Overseas Caucus also called on the UK Government to adhere to the timeline of the Order in Council in reserve to be lifted by May 2024 and to return full, unfettered constitutional and democratic rights to the people of the British Virgin Islands.

“We will remain engaged with the British Virgin Islands on how Members of the Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories Caucus can most effectively assist the government with its implementation of remaining governance reforms, should this be required.

“We reaffirm our commitment to a modern partnership with the UK that is democratic, consultative, and respectful of the rights of the Governments and peoples of the Overseas Territories.”

The letter to the UK MP was agreed by the Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Hon Charles Washington Misick; Premier of Anguilla, Dr the Hon Ellis Webster; Premier of Bermuda, Hon David Burt, (represented

by Deputy Premier Hon Walter Roban); Premier of the British

Virgin Islands, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley; Premier of the Cayman Islands, the Hon Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, and Premier of Montserrat Joseph E. Farrel, (represented by (Ms Debra Lewis, Director of International Affairs).

FLAGRANT DISRESPECT TO BVI’S DEMOCRACY The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) in a statement echoed similar sentiments, and noted with “alarming concern”, the evolving situation in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).

The organisation called the Governor’s move to bypass the elected Government of the BVI “flagrant disrespect for fundamental principles of democracy” which they said is critical to preserving and promoting the dignity and rights of the individual, respecting the will of the majority, and fostering economic and social development.

The OECS strongly condemned any efforts to undermine the legitimate Government of the BVI and expressed solidarity with the Government and people of the territory.

The organisation further recognised and commended the considerable diligence exercised by the democratically elected government and people of the BVI “and the progress made thus far in implementing governance reforms which have no doubt strengthened the BVI systems and institutions, following the elections which were successfully held in April 2023”.

On the other hand, the organisation acknowledged that much work remains to be done in the process for the reforms as recommended by the Commission of Inquiry, and called on the United Kingdom to provide the government of the British Virgin Islands with any required technical assistance to support the process.

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No more landfills in Provo, contract inked for modern waste processing centre – local company to manage three-year project

BY DELANA ISLES The open dump site in Providenciales will be undergoing an extensive makeover, with intentions of making it into a modern waste processing centre, moving beyond the present unsustainable landfill concept.

This is the scope of a three-year contract to be carried out by TCI Green Ecological Corporation Limited (TCI GREEN), a local company owned by Richard and Delroy Gibbs. The company signed a contract with the government on January 5, to conduct the ambitious plan.

The announcement of the contract award was made on Thursday, January 18, by the minister with responsibility for solid waste management, Hon Shawn Malcolm.

Speaking at a press conference at the government offices on Providenciales, Malcolm, along with contract awardee TCI GREEN, outlined his government’s intention and the scope of work to be undertaken.

The minister said his government’s commitment is unwavering, and they understand the impact that a poorly managed landfill can have on the local environment, and the lives of residents.

He said: “Moving forward, we aim not only to meet, but exceed the standards set forth by environmental guidelines, ensuring a cleaner, safer, and a more sustainable future for Providenciales and the entire Turks and Caicos Islands.

He said the implementation of the three-year contract, coupled with the ongoing CDB Integrated Waste Management Project on Solid Waste Management, will enhance the effectiveness, transparency, and accountability of landfill disposal practices and management, as well as protect public health, environmental and landscape aesthetics in the TCI. To further enhance the Providenciales Landfill, the Environmental Health Department will be working on the perimeter fence to secure the premises of the landfill site.

“This work is key in terms of preventing scavengers from entering the site. The access road around the perimeter of the landfill has been completed, in the event access is needed from a different location, we now have that ability.

“Additionally, a new weighbridge has been purchased and should be fully installed during February 2024.”

The minister said this will assist the department in recording data, in terms of the amount of waste being collected on the site, which will be used to develop future policies.

He also announced that currently, the Environmental Health Department has in stock indoor air quality monitors which are being used to test offices or homes once a request is made to the Department.

He said in addition to the indoor air quality monitors, the government has procured outdoor air quality monitors. The latter are essential for the Providenciales Landfill and are expected to be in the country by the end of February.

Residents with concerns in relation to air quality in their homes, are strongly urged to contact the Environmental Health Department.

SCOPE OF WORK As provided in documents by the Ministry of Health, the scope of work set out by TCI GREEN is

impressive.

The company outlines that the new sanitary waste disposal site will have an elevated level of environmental controls and proper training, equipment, and planning to alleviate the existing problems, including uncovered dumping, fires, and uncontrolled scavenging.

The company boasts of impressive scope in technologies, and expertise with the most experienced operators in the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada – with a team that has over 100 years of experience in waste management, technology innovation, commodity markets, business development, agriculture, and business finance.

There are strategies that will be implemented to achieve the modern facility for which the company aims.

One is outlined as a Wastes2Energy Initiative, which entails transforming tires and plastics into fuel byproducts, aligning with energy conservation and recycling principles.

A second is organic waste conversion: this will entail converting organic materials into

fertilisers, thus reducing landfill gas emissions and promoting sustainable agriculture and food security.

Three: recyclable materials management which entails identifying and repurposing recyclables, turning them into valuable resources.

Four: environmental relationships which will see collaboration with hotels to transform food waste into organic fertiliser that can be used on the hotel’s ground.

The final method entails the elimination of methane from landfills, a crucial step in reducing the country’s carbon footprint.

Moreover, TCI GREEN says they intend to enhance security through police and immigration support and collaborate with government officials to address issues related to coal kilns near landfill sites as part of achieving the facility they envision.

Among some of the other deliverables are effective fire control measures, advanced waste compaction techniques, comprehensive management of dust, litter, vectors, and birds, robust

gas monitoring systems, thorough environmental monitoring and maintenance and upgrade of the currently deteriorated facility, among others.

The company outlines a threepronged approach, namely: “Converting all organic waste into valuable fertilisers, thereby reducing methane emissions; transforming recyclables into marketable assets through sorting and upcycling, and processing tires and plastics into valuable byproducts.

The site will feature several key stations: a waste sorting and weighing upon arrival, recycling sorting and processing for resale, processing organic, food, and septic tank waste into fertilisers, cooking oil processing, fertiliser packaging, Wastes2Energy station for plastics and tires, construction waste processing, biochar production from green waste, liquid waste management with safe storage and potential processing or export and processing and exporting of electronics and appliances.

The company has stated that the entire process will be a gradual one.

Successful ‘Operation Shepherd’ extended another month – TCI regiment, police and border force collaboration highly effective Operation Shepherd – a joint police, border force and regiment operation undertaken during the festive season – has reported impressive numbers, and the government has decided to extend the operation.

The agreement to extend was made by the government and the governor during a special meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) on January 5.

The primary focus of the meeting was to review the incidents and multi-agency operations initiated over the festive period. Briefings were provided by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF), TCI Regiment and TCI Border Force.

The National Security Council was apprised of the successful implementation of Operation Shepherd, under which marines of the TCI Regiment were deployed

with officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force over the festive period in support of Operation Reclaim III. A statement on the meeting noted that Operation Shepherd marked a significant milestone in joint operations with the teams resourcing vehicle checkpoints, coastal surveillance for irregular migrant vessels and supporting the security of key community events.

The vehicle checkpoints were assessed to be particularly effective with 1524 vehicles being stopped, 199 traffic tickets being issued, and 48 cars being removed from the roads due to lack of insurance.

In reviewing ongoing security requirements, the National Security Council agreed to recommendations to extend the arrangement.

Accordingly, the Governor has issued a directive under the

Defence Ordinance, to extend TCI Regiment support to the RTCIPF until Wednesday, January 31.

Meanwhile, also coming up during that NSC meeting was the multi-agency assistance from regional and international partners that was secured to bolster security efforts.

These additional assets were brought in to provide aerial and marine support to the RTCIPF, TCI Regiment and TCI Border Force.

The NSC reports these multiagency operations included a successful operation on Friday, January 5, involving a Royal Bahamian Defence Force Cutter, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service’s helicopter and air support from the United States Coastguard to interdict a vessel carrying 215 illegal migrants.

The vessel was escorted safely to Providenciales, where its

occupants were processed and repatriated by TCI Border Force.

The Security Council was further briefed on work to increase surveillance measures in support of marine domain awareness.

Members also discussed work to progress youth crime prevention programmes, with a key focus on addressing the root causes and creating opportunities for positive development.

All residents are urged to assist police in their investigations, through 911, the RTCIPF Serious Crime Unit at 649-232-8752, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-8008477 to provide any information anonymously on these incidents or any other information in respect of activity that may be of concern.

All NSC meetings are cochaired by Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni DanielSelvaratnam and the Hon. Premier Charles Washington Misick.

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JUDICIAL FUNDING

The Constitution provides that “The Legislature and the Cabinet shall uphold the rule of law and judicial independence and shall ensure that adequate funds are provided to support the judicial administration in the Islands”.

But it seems the Cabinet is shirking its Constitutional obligations to the judiciary of the Turks and Caicos Islands, propelling Chief Justice, Mabel Agyemang to issue a serious plea for funding during the opening of the 2024 law year.

Addressing lawyers, government and opposition officials, at the opening ceremony on January 4, Agyemang stated: “May I therefore respectfully call for compliance with the constitutional provision which assures the Judiciary of adequate funding - a matter that is inextricably bound with the attainment of judicial independence. She continued: “May I assert that while we understand the need for value for money and recognise that our budgetary needs must be scrutinised as much as possible, we implore the Legislature and Cabinet to not deny us funds we require to operate effectively and to expand access to justice.”

What are your thoughts?

Short-term attitude In its current form, the administration of justice in this country is a joke, and I suspect that the underfunding of the judicial system is responsible for a large part of the problem!

How many dozens of times must we see the prosecution of apprehended suspects drag on for a lengthy period – during which the suspects are often out on bail and wreaking further havoc in our communities – only see the suspects acquitted or the cases dismissed because evidence has been lost or witnesses either no longer willing to testify or with memories that have become clouded over the long interval?

With a budget that will not support sufficient courtrooms or adequate numbers of prosecutorial staff, should it be any surprise that the ultimate disposition of so many cases is not what it should have been?

The current Government boasts incessantly about the strength of the country’s economy and its sizeable bank balance, and yet it refuses to make the necessary and long-overdue investments

in the country’s infrastructure - one that is seriously incapable of supporting our current level of activity: our road system is falling apart, hospital waits in many cases are unconscionable, our schools are seriously below standard from both the facility and staffing perspectives, our waste disposal system remains a disgrace, and the judiciary, too, is a victim of this short-term attitude of the government.

There are currently several large-scale tourism projects about to get underway, bringing with them heavy demands for additional staff to build and then operate them. Where are these new employees going to come from, where are they going to live, and how much additional congestion will they bring to our medical, school and transportation systems?

Appalling The numbers show that access to justice is appalling. The Governor needs to work out how that is so. If this problem isn’t fixed we will all suffer.

Adequate funding needed If we had better outcomes in prosecutions, this would not be an issue. However, if government officials can fix themselves a raise for doing so little, yes, ensuring adequate funding is crucial to the lifeline of our justice system

Constitutional crisis The judiciary being a third but ‘equal’ branch of government stands as a bulwark against government tyranny, and dictatorship and has over the years emerged as a “keeper of the Rule of Law”.

The Constitutional mandate and edict that “the Legislature and the Cabinet shall uphold the rule of law and judicial independence and shall ensure that adequate funds are provided to support the judicial administration in the Islands”, seems lost on a government that’s boasting of having over $343m in the bank.

They have no excuse and are found wanting in refusing to finance this most critical area of legal oversight. This is a constitutional crisis. No Premier or Minister should be proud to find himself in a position where a Justice must ‘respectfully’ call for compliance with the constitutional provision that assures judicial funding.

Implicit in all of that is the notion that the Supreme Court and its able administration made the case, developed requisite business case proposals but were routinely denied.

This is a rather scary issue because in no way, shape, place or time, should the court be deprived of funds and critical financial resources. Maybe the court needs to realise that this is an age where the needs of ministers, their personal lives, their salaries and perks all come before the courts and the maintenance of the rule.

In earlier times where Ministers were caught sleeping on the job and being so reminded by the court, they would resign enmasse. Such constitutional niceties are not part of modern political and constitutional behaviour and discourse. The “rules” seemingly ‘no longer apply’. They can do what they like and get away with it. There is not a person in the government that’s big enough to tell the Premier and His ministers, “What you are doing is wrong and this must be corrected”.

Love-hate relationship This current court finds itself in an ‘enviable’ position because it is a new court, meaning simply, this is not the “kind of courts of old” in the TCI. In the old days, before the advent of this court, there was tension

between the court and the public. A lovehate relationship subsisted. Fortunately for commentators; where one cannot comment on existing judges and courts, one must be free to deal with the root causes in the TCI why there used to be a deep inherent distrust of the old Judges.

It could explain why there has never been any pressure from the “Street” to really finance the judicial system in the way that it needed to be. People saw in the old days when former judges were too close, cozy and “in bed” with people appearing before them.

It was an embarrassment and disgrace to the system. Conflicts of interest were the order of the day under that old order. It was a breath of fresh air when the court changed hands in the wake of covid and a new bench was appointed. Like angels had come to town. So, the work of change, reform, improvement, new measures of efficiency, etc, were soon seen by the public and the change was genuine. It was clear that this Chief Justice was not business as usual and wanted to make things better. Chief Justice Agyemang stands in an enviable position where she could call and demand for funding because she has made huge strides in the administration of justice in the TCI. The public has seen the introduction of a mediation programme and other such improvements.

It is not business as usual, the mistrust is being lifted and it is time ministers wake up and finance the court system in the way that’s needed so that the administration of fair and efficient justice could be maintained.

Needed resources It is time the government leads on these issues. The resources the Chief Justice seeks must be critical. There could be a quid pro quo as well, where the court could lead on Training. Young and midcareer lawyers returning home could be given more exposure and access to court administration so as time passes there could be a changing of the guard to local homegrown attorneys running the court system.

The court could use the funding for specialist judges in public law, commercial law, building and construction, and areas that affect daily life on the islands. With more funding, adequate resources could be placed to create specialist courts. These are perilous times so more security systems are needed. It is time to fund the court.

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“Reaching the Streets” to combat gun violence – TCI stakeholders collaborate with Dr Burrows to empower young people In response to the concerning surge in gun violence, particularly affecting young men in the Turks and Caicos Islands, key stakeholders from across various government ministries and departments, in collaboration with Dr David Burrows are taking proactive steps to address this issue head-on.

Mr Gary Knowles along with members from the Christian Council and representatives from the private sector are also playing an integral role in the planning and execution of this rewarding initiative.

Dr David Burrows is a multifaceted motivator, inspirator, businessman, consultant and mentor, who has served as Chaplain to the Bahamas Government Parliament and House of Assembly and as chief advisor to the Bahamas Government on Youth matters as Chairman of the National Youth Advisory Council on three occasions.

Dr David Burrows

Dr Burrows has also engaged the services of two other street intervention specialists, Carlos Reid and Eric Fox as key contributors to this project.

Collectively, they have dedicated a significant portion of their lives to accessing, engaging and mentoring

troubled youths.

The ‘Reaching the Streets Training’, which will be facilitated

by Dr Burrows will take place in two phases, according to a statement from the government.

In phase one, Dr Burrows and his team will conduct critical

stakeholder engagements on Providenciales and Grand Turk.

The interventions will include all sectors and will be divided into three sessions where presentations and active engagement and participation will be the order of the day. Phase one takes place from January 21-24, 2024.

This assessment is critical and will provide much-needed information for the phase two intervention which will take place in February 2024.

Phase two will consist of multisector training, street interventions and presentations across the islands. The training seeks to equip both experts and everyday individuals with useful strategies and interventions that can be employed to mitigate the impact of gun violence and influence troubled youths to make more positive choices. Participants for the training will include law enforcement, correctional officers, church and ministry leaders,

community leaders, educators, pastors, parents, children, social workers, entrepreneurs and other non-profit organisational members.

It is anticipated that the ‘Reaching the Streets Training’ will promote community engagement programmes, conflict resolution education, counselling and mental health support, school resource officers, parent and community involvement, curriculum enhancement and youth outreach programmes.

The Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Social Services, Hon Rachel Taylor said: “The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands remains committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all citizens, residents and visitors. By implementing the ‘Reaching the Streets’ training, we aim to empower our youth with the tools and support necessary to make positive life choices, ultimately contributing to a safer and more harmonious community.”

Education Ministry establishes Department of Special Education Needs Services

BY OLIVIA ROSE As part of efforts to prioritise the specific needs of children with disabilities, the Ministry of Education has established a Department of Special Needs Services (DSENS) in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The government in its manifesto, styled as a Citizen’s Contract, committed to developing a Special Needs Services Centre dedicated to the assessment, therapy, and social integration of individuals with special needs.

The department will become

a pivotal entity dedicated to advancing and enhancing the lives of individuals with special needs across the TCI, which is a major step on the road towards the opening of the Special Needs Centre.

The ministry announced the new division in a recent statement and recognised the commendable efforts of past providers.

It stressed that the new department will build upon the foundation laid and aims to further elevate the standards of special education in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Early Sunday morning shooting in Dock Yard Officers of the Royal TCI Police Force’s Serious Crime Unit are investigating a shooting in Dock Yard that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 14.

According to a preliminary report from police, at around 9:38 am the Police Command Centre received a report of a male being shot in the crimeriddled Downtown community.

Officers and medical

personnel were dispatched to the given location, where they encountered a 29-year-old man who had been shot. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment.

Members of the public are urged to contact 911, the closest police station, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 and anonymously give any information on this incident or other illegal activity.

During its first year, the Ministry explained that the department will be strategically focused on building service capacity and has assembled a highly skilled and passionate team committed to making a lasting impact.

Commenting on the new department, which has been in the works for some time now, Minister of Education, Hon Rachel M. Taylor underscored her ministry’s continued efforts to assist children with special needs.

She said: “Services for children with special educational needs and disabilities in the Turks and Caicos Islands are being transformed with the addition of these new specialised staff and the introduction of national standards for the Department.

“The long-awaited changes are being introduced to ensure that children and young people with special needs get high-quality and early support.”

Taylor emphasised that all children are entitled to proper education regardless of their intellectual abilities.”

The Minister further noted that services at the SNAP Centre are being handled by trained professionals who are passionate about assisting children to navigate the limitations that come with their respective intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities.

The department’s overarching

Department of Special Needs Services (DSENS) core team

goal is to establish a Special Needs Centre, a hub of support, resources, and expertise for individuals with special needs.

As part of its commitment to providing exceptional services, the Ministry assured the continued operation of the Special Needs Association of Providenciales (SNAP) centre, which currently serves as a placement for children with moderate to severe neurodevelopmental challenges.

Further, the ministry noted that the SNAP centre, though at capacity, will continue to play a crucial role in fostering the growth and development of children in the TCI. In the interim, it stated that the team is committed to delivering vital services across all islands, within the schools and communities, laying the groundwork for a more inclusive

future.

“Over the coming months, teams of specialists from One World Foundation and Therapy Abroad will be joining us to provide auditory evaluations and diagnostic assessments, with a primary focus on Autism Spectrum disorders. Additionally, speech and occupational therapy camps will be offered, contributing to the holistic well-being of our community”, the ministry added.

The department will be operated by a core team that includes, Director Dr Anya Malcolm Gibbs; Coordinator of Assessments, Lashaunda Dickenson-Skippings; Behavioural Analyst, Christina Joseph; Speech/Language Pathologist, Jamiliyah Jordan; Special Needs Teacher (SNAP), Paulette Simmons and Assistant Special Needs Teacher (SNAP) Sheniqua Morgan.

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The West Road Bridge in Grand Turk is currently under construction (Photo Hon Jamell Robinson)

Workers constructing parts of the West Road Bridge

Grand Turk to benefit from over $8m in capital projects

BY OLIVIA ROSE Major works on roads, bridges, schools, ponds, and other remedial work to improve infrastructure on Grand Turk will be rolled out soon.

Over $8m is allocated for various capital projects in Grand Turk which are expected to be completed over the next 12 months.

Although several projects are set to begin in a few weeks, others such as the West Road and Pond Street bridge which is estimated to cost $636,000 is currently underway.

Other works include drainage and site work at the HJ Robinson High School which will cost an estimated $1.4m, remediation works for ponds another $2.11m, and other major road works to be completed to the tune of $4m.

Minister of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development, Hon Jamell Robinson, during an interview with the Weekly News on Thursday, January 18, 2024, said he is optimistic that the contracts will be signed soon and that work can begin before the next budget cycle.

He said: “So for the $4m worth of roads, we should see mobilisation starting within the next four to eight weeks, so it is two separate contracts with the same contractor, so once both contracts are signed we will be able to mobilise and get those works on the road.”

As it relates to the drainage and site work to be carried out at the HJ Robinson High School, the Minister explained that this will be rolled out with a phased approach,

as he emphasised the importance of completing the work promptly but with consideration to ensure there is very little interruption to students and staff.

He said: “So whatever prep work that needs to be done, will be done because, of course, we would want to kick works into gear during the fall time to coincide with a new school year because we’re still in the middle of the school year.

“So worst case scenario, probably we will see the majority of the work with HJ Robinson High School being done during the summertime once the school is closed.”

One of the major projects underway is the redevelopment of the West Road Pond system which will see significant reconstruction works being undertaken.

Minister Robinson said: “We traditionally call it the Mud Whole area and it’s right next to the primary school. So the bridge project is almost complete, we’re just dredging, and backfilling a portion of it.”

This project, he explained, will seek to further beautify and enhance the community’s aesthetics.

He added: “This will be a Promenade area, so we’re looking to be able to put areas for recreation and stuff.”

These capital works will be done separately and apart from community enhancement projects aimed at restoring old historic sites and injecting new life into the island’s economy which will be undertaken through funding from the Grand Turk Enhancement and

Sustainability Agency.

Through the agency, the government is looking to inject an additional $1.2m to make public spaces more aesthetically pleasing, as residents continue to bemoan the dilapidated state of infrastructure island, and the lack of activities to attract more visitors.

This will see repairs to perimeter walls, street lighting – Middle Street and Duke Street, cleaning of the township, signage for historical and heritage sites, signage for street names, removal of derelict vehicles, clearing of telecom wires in the community, erection of benches, stationary binoculars for bird watchers, repair of street pavers, painting of walls, painting of buildings and general clean-up of the island.

South Caicos Regatta Committee launches official website The South Caicos Regatta Committee has launched its official website, marking a transformative moment in the committee’s 56year history.

The digital platform will serve as a hub for information, community, engagement, and celebration of the rich cultural heritage embodied by the South Caicos Regatta.

President Luedell Goldman expressed her enthusiasm for this milestone, stating, “This marks the first time in our committee’s 56year history that we are stepping into the digital age. Our goal is to create a virtual space that not only celebrates the vibrant traditions of the South Caicos Regatta, but also serves as a platform that benefits the community.”

The newly launched website will play a multifaceted role in enhancing community connectivity. It will function as an information hub for South Caicos

The digital platform will serve as a hub for information, community, engagement, and celebration of the rich cultural heritage embodied by the South Caicos Regatta

and serve as a centralised source for all things related to the South Caicos Regatta, including event details, schedules, and updates.

Residents, visitors, and enthusiasts can easily access information, fostering increased participation and engagement.

It will also support local

businesses.

By recognising the importance of community collaboration, the website will provide a platform for local businesses on the island to promote their products and services.

This initiative aims to boost economic opportunities for small enterprises and further strengthen

the ties that bind South Caicos together.

In addition, it will preserve cultural legacy.

An integral aspect of the website’s mission is to educate the public about the rich history of the South Caicos Regatta. The platform will house archives, historical information, and visual representations of past events, ensuring that the cultural legacy is not only celebrated but also documented for generations to come.

Public Relations Officer Leo Lightbourne emphasised the significance of the committee’s decision to embrace an online presence, stating, “In today’s digital age, having a website is essential for any community event organisation. It provides us with a powerful tool to connect with our community, share important updates, and promote the South Caicos Regatta on the international

stage.”

Website Designer and Co-Public Relations Coordinator Ashbert Ashton added, “Being the oldest festival in the Turks and Caicos Islands, we are stepping into a new era. In a world where history is often lost, this website becomes a hub and a time capsule, ensuring that our historical festival’s evolution won’t be lost to newer generations going forward. This is a major milestone that I am proud to be a part of and to share with the world.”

The South Caicos Regatta Committee invites the public, sponsors, and media to explore the new website at https:// southcaicosregatta.com/ For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please email thebigsouthregatta@ outlook.com or directly call +1 (649) 345-2000 or +1 (649) 2328193.

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Artist rendering of what 2Shores will look like

2Shores breaks ground for exclusive beachfront Villas in Leeward An upscale beachfront villa development, 2Shores in the Leeward community has kickstarted construction, following a groundbreaking late last year.

Slated as a premiere boutique beach and canal front development, 2Shores is the realisation of a dream that blends the natural beauty of Turks and Caicos Islands with contemporary design and luxury living for beach and boat lovers alike.

The announcement of the upcoming development was made this week by The Agency and TDMG. Yves Boulet, Developer, 2Shores shared: “Our team at TDMG is deeply committed to creating a sanctuary where residents can

savour the serene waters and the vibrant culture of these beautiful Islands.

“We are honoured to break ground on this exceptional project and look forward to working with our new clients and turning their dreams into a reality.”

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Leeward Community, 2Shores promises to be an oasis of tranquillity and modern sophistication.

The development consists of three stunning villas, each designed to capture the essence of island life while providing the utmost in comfort and luxury. Boasting dedicated dock slips, residents can effortlessly explore the North and South shores of Providenciales

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Leeward Community, 2Shores promises to be an oasis of tranquillity and modern sophistication

and the neighbouring cays, making 2Shores the perfect haven for boating enthusiasts.

Each villa rests on over threequarters of an acre, promising an unparalleled level of exclusivity and access to pristine beaches.

One of the standout features of 2Shores is its expansive outdoor living spaces that seamlessly blend with the Leeward Channel’s breathtaking beauty. The 9,424 square-foot homes offer five spacious bedrooms, all with panoramic views of the peaceful waters surrounding Mangrove Cay and the Princess Alexandra National Reserve.

The interiors of 2Shores are a masterpiece of contemporary design and island living. Porcelain

stoneware flooring with subtle surface texture and white ceruse oak joinery provide the backdrop for dynamic furnishings. The neutral interiors are characterised by qualitative selections and infused with a hint of Cali cool, creating spaces where luxury meets liveability. Bold black details balanced by nuanced whites make every room a statement in style and comfort.

Gerry Dallas, TKCA Vacation Rentals said they were excited to partner with 2Shores to offer more elevated luxury options within the community.

He added: “Our commitment is to provide a seamless experience for homeowners, offering the ease and flexibility of a luxury residence

lifestyle.

At 2Shores, owners will enjoy their stunning beachfront homes and have the freedom to explore the beauty of Turks and Caicos Islands on the water.

“We are proud to be the trusted property management partner for this exceptional development,” Dallas said.

Sean O’Neill, Managing Director of The Agency said the development epitomises the synergy between modern luxury and island living.

Adding: “2Shores is poised to become a beacon of elegance and exclusivity in this stunning destination, With only one villa remaining at 2Shores it is an exciting time for this boutique development.”

The Agency and TDMG partner to break ground on a new villa development in the Leeward community (Photos courtesy of The Agency)

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Practice rotating a job or role

It can result in appreciation, respect, and more knowledge

I believe that no matter what your job or role is, it is necessary as every role is important. Too many times, we equate the importance of a role with the level of the position.

If you are at the top, you are considered very important but if you are at the “bottom” you are considered “insignificant.” Mind you, there are some that believe those at the top are clueless and they don’t know what they are doing. A lot of people believe if they were in other people’s positions, they would do a better job. This is why we should practice rotating a job or a role. Job rotation is very valuable in that it can result in appreciation and respect for others. It also helps others to gain more knowledge and skills in perhaps new areas.

Job rotation is a system in which individuals are moved from one role to another role. When I was the CEO of Cable & Wireless, we tried a job rotation exercise, but it

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was only for a day. While it was a great initiative, I think for job rotation to be effective, it should be longer than a day. I think it should be a minimum of one week.

One of my friend’s employees resigned suddenly from her role and my friend was in a panic state because he did not have anyone else to fill the role, so he moved one of his lower-level staff into the role to carry out those duties after learning just one day what to do. While this example is not normally how a job

rotation takes place, it shows the benefits of a job rotation. If you can rotate people in different roles, this can help not only the individuals to have diverse knowledge and skills, but it also helps the company to have a backup plan in the event an employee resigns suddenly.

Another benefit of job rotation is the appreciation of others.

Sometimes we don’t know how to appreciate others until we are in their position. For example, I have a great appreciation for

housekeepers. They do a lot of work but sometimes we look down on housekeepers. Housekeepers are the ones keeping our homes, offices, hotels, and villas clean.

Maybe some of us need to spend a week or even a day doing the work of a housekeeper then maybe we will appreciate them more. The same principle can be applied to any other role or position. I think of some homes where certain functions are designated to either the husband or wife. Maybe the roles should be reversed from time to time and perhaps there will be a greater appreciation for your spouse. I know being a leader is a lonely area and maybe if we do a job rotation with other employees, it may increase their understanding and appreciation of what leaders must go through. A major thing that leaders must go through is dealing with human resources

issues. It consumes a lot of their time and sometimes we take that for granted.

There may be some disadvantages of job rotation, but I think the advantages will far outweigh the disadvantages. I think everybody should rotate a job or role. In fact, it may help you to confirm what you like or what you do not like.

When we did the job rotation exercise at Cable & Wireless, I was in the field. From that day, I respected and appreciated the field staff even more.

Sometimes we underestimate and misjudge others simply because of the role they are in and the amount of money they make. We cannot do everything by ourselves. We need different roles, and they are equally important.

However, to appreciate others, we need to start with a job rotation programme.

Importance of road infrastructure in the economic development of TCI In the TCI, road infrastructure has evolved as one of the fundamental aspects of our daily lives.

Residents, logistic firms, and public transportation agencies rely on road networks for commuting and transporting goods and services.

Inherently, road infrastructure is considered a salient prerequisite for TCI’s economic growth and development; in addition to, aiding the nation in acquiring education, employment, social and health services.

In fact, this framework could buttress TCI’s competitiveness and; therefore, policymakers must focus more on the quality and adequacy of the road network.

Lawmakers should know too, it is the density of road infrastructure, which largely stimulates competitiveness, as these structures transcend national borders; hence, economic performance is dependent on road expansions and upgrades.

A key finding from a study exhibits that the lengthening of roads per thousand population, per capita education expenditure and physical capital stock per worker, advance economic growth as well.

And regarding these facets, we believe the tourism sector, as the

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main contributor to the nation’s gross domestic product, should be rewarded with new and wellmaintained surfaces of existing roads.

Similarly, considering the thriving and ever-evolving real estate landscape of the TCI, it is certain that road infrastructure development will dynamically contribute to the value, attractiveness and desirability of properties.

Precisely, these mechanisms have direct and significant impact on property rent price variation in Providenciales; henceforth, policymakers must plan strategically and invest in road infrastructure to soothe the pressures of the rental market.

Besides, well-maintained infrastructure serves as a key catalyst in transforming neighbourhoods, because it precipitates improvements

in the quality of life by alleviating poverty and hunger among the citizenry, through the generation of additional employment and new economic activities, while enhancing credit absorption.

Simultaneously, road infrastructure development is essential for the well-functioning of economic activities – allowing timely delivery of finished goods and services to the consumer, in addition to, the social well-being and cohesion of the population.

Furthermore, an adequate road network is positively correlated with workforce productivity and the people, who utilise these routes to commute to work and other commercial places.

However, we are aware that there are districts in the TCI – Providenciales especially – with scores of inadequate road

infrastructure and transportation systems.

This inadequacy increases automobile maintenance costs, isolation and limited access to facilities, services and employment opportunities; it impacts mobility, and compounds delays and deficiencies in performance in the workplace.

Understanding the state in which additional road infrastructure abet economic growth is critical for structured management of road infrastructure projects in the TCI and; therefore, the authorities should be aware.

Arguably, public investment shouldn’t be limited by accounting methods, which thwart emphasis on economic returns and; therefore,

policymakers must adopt road sustainable development strategies to spread out the demand for road transport, which could reduce congestion, enhance reliability and boost the economy.

It must be noted though, in realising these undertakings, there are implications and limitations to consider. Undoubtedly, there would be disruptions in ecosystems, but most evident is the enormous cost of acquiring these important targets.

Road infrastructure development in the TCI is a predictor of economic development and prosperity; and therefore, the TCI government is compelled to plan strategically, establish funding, and start the process.

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TRANSFORMING PRAYER:

A prayer model based on Matthew 6:9-13 I had the privilege of a good primary and secondary education.

Both were Catholic schools, and prayer played a major part in the fabric of the education.

I remember three prayers from my collected experience: the “Hail Mary,” the “Gloria Patri,” and the “Lord’s Prayer.” The Lord’s Prayer is taken from Matthew 6:9-13, but I will include verse 14 below. “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.11 Give us this day our daily bread, 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. 14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Two things from this passage I want to comment on. First, we need to understand who we are praying to when we pray. We pray to a loving Father, not a distant deity who is removed from our lives and experiences. We pray to

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a loving, kind, compassionate, and generous Father. And because we do, our Father can lift us up from the most challenging situations and take us from the seemingly impossible circumstances. We pray to our Father.

Second, we need to pray for and with each other. All believers are family because all believers have one Father, one Saviour who has rescued them from sin, and one leader, Jesus. As such, we need to pray that our brothers and sisters’ needs are met, they overcome every temptation, they are rescued from evil, and they experience and share forgiveness.

This needs to be intentional and consistent.

Lastly, do this to develop your prayer life. Have God Time: Devoting daily time to pursue

God through His word and prayer. Have Gather Time: by joining God’s family in weekly

worship. Have Group Time: by committing to consistent growth and accountability in a

small community of believers.

Have Give Time: by sacrificing resources to serve others. And have Go Time: By boldly spreading the Gospel locally and globally.

Transformative prayer is rooted in an understanding of the nature of God and practiced within the community promising to bring about positive change in the lives of the believers, the church as a whole, and society.

Keep Praying Loved ones.

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OCTOPEN

You can live with a lot less than you think You can have a fairly normal life without one of your lungs, a kidney, your spleen, appendix, gall bladder, adenoids, tonsils, plus some of your lymph nodes, the fibula bones from each leg, and six of your ribs. Losing your uterus, ovaries, and breasts, or your testicles and prostate, is also quite survivable, although you might need hormone therapy to avoid other long-term problems, such as brittle bones. But what else can you live without?

While these items may seem essential to many, some individuals might find that they can live without them, although it may initially be challenging or uncomfortable. Here are eight things that, although frightening to imagine living without, are not

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absolutely necessary for survival:

SMARTPHONES:

Despite their widespread use, people can live without constant connectivity and digital devices.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

While it provides connection,

people can still maintain relationships without the constant presence of social media.

LUXURY CARS:

Transportation is vital, but opulent vehicles are not essential for getting from one place to another.

DESIGNER CLOTHING:

Basic clothing serves the purpose of protection and modesty without the need for high-end fashion.

EXTRAVAGANT HOUSING:

Comfortable shelter is essential, but luxurious homes are not a necessity for survival.

PROCESSED FOODS:

Nutrient-rich whole foods can provide sustenance without the need for highly processed options.

TELEVISION:

Entertainment can be sourced from alternative mediums, and life can go on without regular TV

consumption.

BONUS EXCESSIVE MATERIAL POSSESSIONS:

A minimalist lifestyle demonstrates that happiness isn’t tied to material wealth.

CONSTANT TRAVEL:

While travel broadens perspectives, some individuals can find contentment without frequent or extravagant trips.

Approval of others: Seeking validation from others is not necessary for self-worth and fulfillment.

I do say these with a deep hypocrisy.

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Dr Stan Hartling and a long service awards recipient Ms Pauline Theordore

Employees enjoying a night filled with excitement

Employee of the Year, Mr Gary Philoxene- Pool & Beach Attendant

Manager of the Year, Ms Carolyn Robinson- General Manager of Hemingway’s

The Sands at Grace Bay celebrates its 25th anniversary in grand style

BY OLIVIA ROSE The Sands at Grace Bay, a renowned resort destination in the Turks and Caicos Islands and leader in the Caribbean, marked its 25th anniversary with a night of glitz and glamour.

The Resort’s Anniversary festivities came on the heels of being named the #1 Caribbean Resort in the 2024 USAToday’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards.

The famed resort hosted close to 300 guests which included, stakeholders of the Hartling Group, staff, VIPs, and local dignitaries at its Grace Bay property on Monday, January 15, 2024, to commemorate its quarter-of-a-century milestone.

The extravagant affair included a cocktail reception, and buffet-style dinner, and an employee award ceremony with welcome remarks from the resort’s CEO and one of the Turks and Caicos’ most celebrated developers, Dr Stan Hartling.

Invitees were wowed by the resort’s jaw-dropping silver-themed decor, which provided the perfect backdrop for an evening of elegance.

The resorts’ anniversary celebration saw HE Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam; HE Deputy Governor Anya Williams; Deputy Premier Hon Erwin Jay

Saunders; Opposition Leader Hon Edwin Astwood; Minister of Tourism Hon Josephine Connolly, and other Ministers of the government in attendance.

Delivering the keynote address, Mr Hartling reflected on the day the resort opened its doors, its impact on the Turks and Caicos Islands economy, the projects that have been completed, awards won, and people who have helped the business to succeed.

He said: “This little resort that we end up not thinking too much about now because of all the big high buildings that are going up and all the 12- storey this and that and we forget the significance this little property played.”

He opined that the Sands at Grace Bay not only represents the warmth, beauty, and elegance of the Turks and Caicos Islands but described it as a “tipping point” for the island’s tourism industry.

“This little resort here was an icon and still is an icon that proved that the condo hotel concept could work and that it was a solution for Turks and Caicos and it was what people then started to piggyback on and it’s led to so many other things, even in our own group, it’s led to The Palms, led to the Shore Club, and I always say to our team,

we are only as good as how The Sands look any day of the week.

“Because it’s our first property, it’s what people will judge us by, we can build the next fancier one, but we’ve got to prove that 25 years later, this looks just as beautiful and if not more beautiful than the day we opened.’

Hartling reflecting on how he held steadfast to his vision for The Sands, explained that some 27 years ago, the property’s location was overlooked by many who could not see its potential, but he mustered the courage and took a leap of faith.

He said: “It’s amazing as we go through this site 27 years ago, people actually said to me, why are you even going there? Why the heck are you going all the way down here?

“There wasn’t even a waterline down here. I love it when you look at some of the old construction photos there was nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing …and so what seems simple today,...it was not that simple at the time standing on a bare site with nothing around you, not even a water line coming down here and to believe that this can happen and I want to thank a lot of those original owners as well that made that happen.”

Hartling wowed attendees with his reminiscent tales of times past and the defining moments that were pivotal to the resort’s coveted success.

In closing, he expressed his gratitude to the staff for providing world-class services through their hard work and dedication over the years.

“What’s important about this little property is not about the buildings, it’s about the relationships that it has formed, it’s about the confidence it gave to the market because we did what we said we were going to do and others that come along as well and see this model and did what they said they were going to do and give us all more than we think we deserve in Turks and Caicos”, he added.

The dazzling night culminated with an award ceremony for employees, who were nominated by their fellow staff for demonstrating excellence on the job, and for long service recognition for 20 and 25 years of service.

AWARDS WERE BESTOWED TO THE FOLLOWING RECIPIENTS: 25 Years of Service - The

Sands at Grace Bay -Duval Phedre and Pauline Theordore, 25 Years of Service Hemingway’s Restaurant Terry Drummey, 20 Years of Service - The Sands at Grace Bay Anouze Jean-Williams, Pierre Beswick, Barbara Rigby, Delroy Mcintosh, Dyneville Romeus, Elvil Cheristin, Kerline Joseph, Joan Hagan, Laurence Bastien, Patrice Parker, Rolanda Robinson and Ronald Rosemary 20 Years of Service Hemingway’s Restaurant Aracelys Gomez, Carene Elvariste, Clara Ramos, Getrude Jean Antione, Jean Frandy, Joseph Dorcely, Magalie Charles, Marie Gertrude, Paula Brooks, Reasa Louis, Sandra Vazquez, Tracy Smith, Wesley Joseph and Yanely Hall The Sands at Grace Bay 2023 Award Winners Employee of the Year - front of the house: Gary Philoxene, CONTINUED 

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‘North Caicos Stars’ off to the Bahamas for Junkanoo Rush – a group of teenage young men are emerging ‘Rake and Scrape’ royalty in North Caicos

BY DELANA ISLES ‘North Caicos Stars’ - a young and upcoming Rake and Scrape musical group of seven teenage young men – are off to the Bahamas this weekend for enhanced training and to participate in the island’s Junior Junkanoo Parade.

Fourteen-year-old Kanye Kasim Tayjon Robinson and his fellow stars Lorenz Delano Handfield 16, Jemari Arrol Curtis Fulford 15, Phillip Alexandro Livington Been Jr 15, Jamarii Iverson Parker 15, and J-Neyo Alexander HandfieldAgenor 15 are taking off this Saturday for an immersive sevenday experience.

The boys are from forms two, three and four at the Raymond Gardiner High School (RGHS).

The opportunity for the young men’s further development in the local musical genre came after their talent was seen on full display last October at the RGHS alumni weekend.

Following that very commendable performance, the rake and scrape boys received an exciting invitation to attend a workshop under the tutelage of Mr Quentin Woodside, popularly known as ‘Barabbas the Junkanooer’, owner of Junkanoo World, a museum and arts centre

in Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas.

Barabbas and his team run a Junkanoo costume supply store and museum that also offers community programmes. He has been involved with the culture and art of Junkanoo for more than 50 years.

He is well known in the Bahamas for having worked with students from the Gerald Cash Primary and other schools to promote cultural pride.

It is with this in mind that he reached out to the TCI team, inviting them to the islands this weekend along with their chaperons – Cynclair Musgrove (former District Commissioner of North Caicos), Joylen Handfield an RGHS Executive, and Alfred Robinson, a parent.

While in the Bahamas, the boys will learn techniques of making music and the iconic junkanoo costumes, while also preparing to rush in the Junior Junkanoo Parade on January 25, in Downtown, Freeport, Bahamas.

Six of the seven members will travel on Sunday, January 21 until Saturday 27, Musgrove told the Weekly News on Thursday.

She said the initiative is made possible due to the outpouring of support for the young men.

Notable among those who have

The seven-member ‘Rake and Scrape’ boys of North Caicos

They have dubbed themselves ‘The North Caicos Stars’ so watch out for them! (Photos submitted by Cynclair Musgrove)

thrown their full support behind the group is the Premier Hon Charles Washington Misick, a son of the North Caicos soil, along with Minister and another North Caicos native, Hon Arlington Musgrove. She said the two very enthusiastically threw their support behind the boys.

Another alumni of the RGHS and well-known businessman, Lyndon Gardiner has provided airline tickets on his InterCaribbean Airways. Musgrove noted that the RGHS Alumni Association worked to make it happen.

She said these are but a few of the invaluable sponsors for this amazing experience for the island’s young musicians.

“Because of the generosity of

the sponsors, the band will be able to replace the instruments they have had since primary school and have since outgrown.

“Goat skin drums, cowbells, horns, shakers will be brought back from The Bahamas,” Musgrove related.

The RGHS Junkanoo boys started while they were in Primary school under the tutelage of Ms Varlene Francis, where they would play for school devotions and other activities.

However, Musgrove said she saw the talent and took a keen interest in the boys, having them play for two former Governors’ inaugural visits to North Caicos, as well as a myriad of heritage and cultural events.

“They are driven by raw talent and passion for keeping culture alive,” she said.

According to band member Lorenz Handfield: “The name ‘North Caicos Stars’ was chosen to promote their island.”

In the 1920s and 1940s, TCI immigrants took Rake and Scrape music to the Bahama islands, starting on Cat Island and spreading to others. Since that time, it has become one of the traditional music styles of The Bahamas, along with Junkanoo.

It is a genre of music that combines African musical elements with European musical elements to create a sound comparable to other Caribbean music while remaining distinct.

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Pool & Beach Attendant Employee of the Year - heart of the house: Elvil Cheristin, Houseman Specialist Supervisor of the Year - Annecie Augustine, Housekeeping Supervisor Manager of the Year - Mandy Cameron, Reservations Sales Manager

Hemingway’s Restaurant 2023 Awards Winners Employee of the Year - front of the house: Roselaure Jean, Server Employee of the Year - heart of the house: Joseph Dorcely, Steward Manager of the Year - Carolyn Robinson, General Manager of Hemingway’s Special recognition was also

dedicated to the owners for their significant investment in the 25th anniversary resort renovations, as well as special recognition to original owners since The Sands’ opening: Miles Hamm and Linda Harper.

Further, in recognition of their work on the 25th Anniversary renovations, special thanks additionally went out to Joan Hagan, Yadviga Dzieduszynska, Maurice Daley, Marc Romkey,

and the many others on the renovation team.

A spectacular display of fireworks brought the curtains down on a night filled with excitement.

The Sands at Grace Bay is situated on the world-renowned 12-mile crescent of powdery white sand known as Grace Bay Beach in Turks & Caicos.

The oceanfront resort boasts 114-room accommodations

ranging from junior suites replete with dining and living room areas, private balconies, washer/dryers and more – all of which combine comfort-focused amenities and spectacular natural surroundings.

The property served as a catalyst for a whopping $500,000,000 in current value investment by Hartling Group in the Turks and Caicos Islands, which together employs over 800 people in the territory.

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A breathtaking aerial view of Sailrock South Caicos

Sailrock South Caicos named Resort Hotel of 2023 Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) named Sailrock South Caicos the ‘Resort Hotel of the Year’ for the first time during its annual conference held in Marbella, Spain last December.

Sailrock South Caicos is known for its stunning natural beauty, impeccable service, luxurious accommodations, and its barefoot luxury getaway appeal.

“We are humbled, thrilled

and absolutely honoured to have been awarded Resort Hotel of the Year by Small Luxury Hotels of the World,” Kashmie Ali, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing at Sailrock South Caicos

said. He also thanked his team for their dedication and the SLH awards committee for recognising the resort for its “dedication to five-star hospitality, exceptional brand management, and boutique

experiences”.

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Beloved TCI pastor and community leader dies

BY OLIVIA ROSE

The late Pastor Wayde Coleby

The death of beloved pastor and respected community leader, Reverend Wayde Coleby has plunged a shocked nation into mourning.

On Sunday, January 14, residents learned of Reverend Coleby’s passing via social media as tributes poured in from government leaders in the Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas for the late husband, father, senior pastor, marriage counselor, and friend.

The late reverend’s far-reaching impact was recognised by Bahamas Prime Minister, Hon Philip Davis, who offered his condolences to his colleague Hon Jobeth ColebyDavis, the Minister of Energy and Transport in the Bahamas, on the passing of her father.

Hon Davis said: “With profound sadness, my wife, Ann Marie, and I extend our deepest condolences to the Honourable Jobeth Coleby-Davis, Minister of Transport and Energy, and

her family on the passing of her father, Mr Wayde Coleby.

Mr Coleby was a respected member of our community, known for his dedication to family and his unwavering strength of character.

His legacy is one of integrity and love, qualities that he instilled in his daughter, who continues to serve our nation with distinction.

“In these moments of grief, we are reminded of the fragility of life and the bonds that tie us together as a people. Mr Coleby’s life was a testament to the enduring values of family, hard work, and commitment to one’s community. His passing is not only a loss to his family but also to all who knew him.

“As a nation, we share in the sorrow of the Coleby family. We pray that they find comfort and strength during this difficult time.

May the memories of Mr Coleby’s kindness and his enduring spirit provide solace to all who mourn his loss.

In this time of bereavement, we stand together in offering

our heartfelt sympathy. May Mr Wayde Coleby rest in peace, and may his family be comforted by the outpouring of love and support from all corners of our nation”, the Bahamas Prime Minister added.

Meanwhile, the Progressive National Party described Pastor Coleby as a “pillar” in the Turks and Caicos Islands and extended condolences to the late Pastor’s wife and children.

“His loss is truly felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Pastor Colby’s radiant personality, unwavering positivity, and his dedication to his role as a pastor has left an indelible mark on our lives.

“Sympathy is extended to his wife and children, especially our Social Committee Director Ms Owenta C Coleby and the entire family circle. May his soul rest in eternal peace”, the Party wrote on its Facebook page.

Reverend Coleby was the pastor at Healing Waters Ministries in Blue Hills.

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Service (USA, Mexico, Canada, and the Caribbean) for the fourth successive year, and was named the World’s Leading Luxury Villa Resort 2023 at the World Travel Awards for the second year in a row.

A press announcement of the award from the resort outlined its luxury amenities.

“In addition to world-class amenities and personalised service, Sailrock South Caicos features secluded beaches, a large infinity pool, spa cabanas, and a fitness facility with easy access to a fresh market. Fine dining options are available at The Great House

Restaurant and Bar, while The Cove Restaurant and Beach Bar offer delicious fare, including fresh seafood.”

Small Luxury Hotels of the World is the most desirable community of independently-minded travellers and independently-spirited hotels in the world. Its team personally visits, verifies and vets each of its hotels, the statement reads.

With this recognition, Sailrock South Caicos joins an elite network of over 540 hotels in more than 90 countries, each selected for its style, sophistication and unique character.

SLHs meticulous vetting process ensures only the highest standards of luxury and uniqueness.

Sailrock South Caicos’ Kashmie Ali, VP of Global Sales and Marketing (at centre), accepts Resort Hotel of the Year Award at the SLH conference from SLH Chairman Shaun Leleu and Jessica Sparkes, Director of Marketing at SLH

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This is the second consecutive year that the Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club has secured the top spot

Royal TCI Golf Club still Best Caribbean Golf Course The Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club has retained its crown as the Best Caribbean Golf Course with another win in the prestigious 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest.

The contest commenced on November 28th and concluded after four weeks of vigorous voting.

The Provo-based club received overwhelming support from its membership, local community, tourists who played at the facility and past golfers, resulting in this unbiased and significant recognition.

It got the better of Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club; Robert Trent Jones II at Four Seasons Resort Nevis; Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo; Cinnamon Hill at Rose Hall Golf; Sandals Emerald Bay Golf Course; Cedar Valley Golf Course; East Course at TPC Dorado Beach; The Green Monkey at Sandy Lane and Tierra del Sol Golf Course.

Director of Golf at the Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club, Dave

Douglas, expressed his delight in the victory and stated, “We cannot be more pleased with this award.

Our dedicated staff has worked tirelessly throughout the year to ensure that our golf course and its amenities, including our renowned 19 Bar and Restaurant, are in topnotch condition.

“Our investments have paid off, but the hard work continues. We are determined to defend our title in 2025, and we’ll be working even harder to achieve that goal. Thank you for voting for us, and we look forward to welcoming you to Royal Turks and Caicos in 2024 to showcase this achievement.”

The 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards are highly regarded within the travel industry, celebrating excellence and recognising the top destinations and attractions worldwide. The winners are selected through a combination of expert panel evaluations and public votes, making this recognition a true testament to the Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club’s exceptional golfing experience.

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Minister Connolly reports a thriving portfolio in 2023 – reaffirms commitment to transparency and accountability in 2024 Minister of Tourism, Environment, Fisheries and Marine Affairs, Culture and Heritage, Agriculture and Religious Affairs Hon Josephine Connolly, said 2023 was a year of remarkable accomplishments for her ministry.

In its recently released 2023 Annual Report, the ministry reflected on these accomplishments, underscoring the dedicated efforts of the ministry’s team in advancing key sectors of the local economy.

In a press statement, which briefly summed up these accomplishments, Connolly related that she takes great pride in the accomplishments of her team in advancing the fortunes of the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“I am resolute in my commitment to be accountable to the People of the TCI. It is not just a responsibility, but a duty I hold with utmost respect.

“My pledge is to work tirelessly, ensuring that every Turks and Caicos Islander reaps the benefits of our tourism-led economy.

“Together, we will build a future where prosperity is shared by all, and the beauty of our islands is a source of pride and opportunity for each citizen,” she said.

She said that as a minister of government, she firmly believes in accountability, recognising that she is answerable to the citizens who have entrusted her with the responsibility to lead and govern.

“This report serves as a testament to our commitment to transparency and keeping you informed about the advancements made in key areas crucial to the prosperity of our nation,” the Minister added.

Touted among its most significant achievements in 2023, was the establishment of Experience Turks and Caicos, the Destination Management and Marketing Organisation (DMMO).

According to the statement, Experience Turks and Caicos is progressing well with 67 percent of its anticipated staff hired with 74 percent of these positions held by Turks and Caicos Islanders. It is anticipated

Minister of Tourism, Environment, Fisheries and Marine Affairs, Culture and Heritage, Agriculture and Religious Affairs Hon Josephine Connolly

that by March 2024, 90 percent of the staff will comprise Turks and Caicos Islanders.

Another major achievement for the Ministry of Tourism is its collaboration with the Airport Authority and the Ministry of Immigration and Border Control.

The collaboration has resulted in the successful facilitation of direct airlift from London, Heathrow to Providenciales via Virgin Atlantic Airways, a significant step in expanding the country’s market share and attracting European luxury travellers.

In the Agriculture Department, a major

achievement is outlined as the implementation of the Agriculture Development and Food Security Plan which will enable the government to facilitate a “Whole of Government” approach to food security.

The Culture Department celebrated the premiere of its documentary on James Alexander George Smith titled “JAGS: A Legacy of

Service” and the impactful ‘Unapologetically Us” campaign that honoured those who contributed to the Turks and Caicos Islands’ growth and development.

The Department of Tourism Regulations (DTR) was also very productive in 2023, successfully reinstating the TIDES program and training over 750 individuals.

The Maritime and Fisheries Department, among its other achievements, initiated a pilot program as part of the Sustainable Livelihood Project to construct 225 lobster habitats or casitas for commercial fishermen.

This initiative, the statement says, aims to increase the availability of lobsters and to boost financial rewards for fishermen.

The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) made significant strides in 2023 to manage and monitor protected areas including renowned national parks such as Chalk Sound, Princess Alexandra and Columbus Landfall.

Looking ahead to 2024, the Minister has reaffirmed her commitment to transparency, accountability, and excellence in all endeavours, promising continued progress and dedication to the well-being of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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THE HEART OF THE MATTER

“Cool Donkey” by Grand Turk’s artistic sensation, Aysha Stephen. (Photo: Titus de Boer)

Grand Turk artist Aysha Stephen poses with tourists at the TDB Fine Arts Gallery on Grand Turk. (Photo: Titus de Boer)

A cruise ship passenger shows off her newly acquired piece of art, “Made in the TCI”. (Photo: Titus de Boer)

Ici la Renaissance!

Unveiling the artistic marvel of ‘Made in the TCI’ in the nation’s capital

One of my favourite books is “The Miracle of Haitian Art” authored by the renowned American writer and poet, Seldon Rodman. This captivating book explores the intriguing tale of the “discovery” of Haitian Art in 1944, by DeWitt Peters, an American artist and English teacher. It’s crucial to emphasise that the Haitian artist community, or rather, movement, had already thrived during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. However, DeWitt Peters merits recognition for bringing this vibrant Haitian art scene to a wider global audience, as it remained relatively unknown beyond Haiti’s borders.

In the summer of 1943, DeWitt Peters, who had recently arrived in Haiti as part of an English teaching project initiated by the Haitian government, embarked on a remarkable journey. He set out in his trusty old army jeep, venturing into the picturesque Haitian countryside with a singular mission: to unearth the authentic, “primitive” talents of Haitian artists. Peters’ quest led him to an unexpected discovery, as he stumbled upon a remote little hut adorned with familiar “Pepsi” and “Coca Cola” signs, an incongruous sight amid such rural isolation. Above the entrance

BY TITUS DE BOER Titus de Boer was born in Hamburg and spent his formative years in the West Indies.

After a formal education in Germany and subsequent training as a journalist, he moved to the TCI in 1989. These days he manages an art gallery, TDB Fine Arts, located in the Turks and Caicos National Museum on Grand Turk. (www.facebook. com/tdbfinearts)). Readers wishing to contact Titus, can to so on tdbtci@aol.com.

to this quaint watering hole hung a sign that boldly proclaimed, “Ici La Renaissance” — “Here’s The Renaissance.”

As Peters stepped into the bar, his eyes fell upon a man seated in a modest room adjoining the bar, fervently engrossed in painting.

To Peters’ astonishment, the artist turned to him and declared, “I knew you would come to see me today.

The loas, voodoo deities, foretold your visit to me in a dream several years ago while I was in Ethiopia.”

With these words, Hector Hyppolite, whose paintings would one day command prices in the hundreds of thousands, was unveiled to the world. The subsequent year witnessed the establishment of the globally renowned Centre d’Art in Port-au-Prince, marking the commencement of the modern Haitian Art movement.

As mentioned earlier, it’s important to recognise that the

Haitian Art scene did not simply emerge with the inauguration of the Centre d’Art in 1945, just as the opening of the Bamboo Gallery on Providenciales forty-five years later did not spontaneously introduce art to our blessed archipelago. In both instances, there had always been talented artists in existence, whether in Haiti during 1945 or in the Turks and Caicos Islands in 1990.

What these two establishments did achieve, however, was to usher in a pivotal transformation, particularly with the advent of tourism. They brought together substantial numbers of art enthusiasts and potential buyers, fostering a synergy between the local artists and their audience.

This had never been accomplished before, neither in the Haiti of 1945 nor in the Turks and Caicos Islands of 1990. While artists might have occasionally sold individual pieces in the past, suddenly exhibitions

and group shows began to draw increasingly larger crowds. As a result, local art started selling in unprecedented quantities, and the dream of pursuing a full-time career as a local artist ceased to be a distant aspiration.

Fast forward to 4 December 2023, when the TDB Fine Arts gallery opened just six weeks ago, nearly seven by the time this column is published. When I wrote about our new Grand Turk gallery in early December, located within the Turks and Caicos National Museum, I was uncertain about what to expect. While many established artists from the Bamboo Gallery had joined TDB Fine Arts, along with new talents like Grand Turk’s Aysha Stephen, I remained uncertain about the reception from the buying public.

Grand Turk differs significantly from Provo, where tourists with substantial spending power abound.

In contrast, Grand Turk attracts a different type of tourist, with fewer extravagant spenders, and much of the local business relies on cruise ship visitors. I questioned whether they would purchase local art from a gallery proudly showcasing “made in the TCI.” Now, after the first month and a half, I can confidently affirm that they indeed do.

Just as it did years ago in April 1990, when a gallery first opened its doors in Providenciales, an island with just four thousand residents and fewer than fifty thousand annual tourists, TDB Fine Arts isn’t just an art vendor – it’s a storyteller.

It shares the narrative of the TCI art scene, from a former supermarket shelf-stacker turned local scene painter, to Grand Turk’s artistic sensation Aysha Stephen, renowned for her iconic “cool donkeys” capturing hearts worldwide, and even a small community of artists in Haiti who have finally found a dependable outlet for their artistry.

This is the vibrant tale of the TCI Art Scene. The term “Renaissance” denotes a revival or renewed interest in something. Grand Turk, with its newest and now sole art gallery, is making such a profound impact in the regional art world that it might just be apt to declare, “Ici La Renaissance!”

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The Davis administration said its plan is based on a five-pillar strategy of prevention, policing, prosecution, punishment and rehabilitation

Haiti’s prisons are operating at a staggering 454.4 per cent overcapacity

Haiti ranked second for overcrowding prisons globally Haiti, a Caribbean nation grappling with numerous challenges, has now found itself on the alarming list of countries burdened with severely overcrowded prisons.

Data sourced from the World Prison Brief has revealed that Haiti currently stands as the secondworst country in the world when it comes to prison overcrowding.

The figures indicate that its prisons are operating at a staggering 454.4 per cent overcapacity.

This dire situation places Haiti only behind the Republic of Congo, where prison overcrowding reaches an even more alarming 616.9 per cent.

Meanwhile, in Latin America and the Caribbean, Haiti has the most overcrowded prison population, followed by Guatemala, Bolivia, El Salvador, and Brazil.

Haiti among most dangerous countries globally This ranking follows last year’s findings in the Global Peace Index.

Haiti, a nation grappling with mounting security challenges, was listed among the 34th most dangerous countries globally.

Published annually by the Institute for Economics and Peace, this index assesses the safety levels in nations worldwide.

(Caribbeannationalweekly)

Bahamas: Govt releases crime plan, after 11 murders in two weeks The Davis administration said it would increase pay and benefits to legal officers to attract and retain top talent and hire more prosecutors to manage the demands of the justice system –– two of many steps it hopes will help reduce crime after 2024 began with eleven murders in two weeks.

However, Free National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands dismissed the administration’s much-touted crime plan, released this week, as a “glossy brochure” with vague details and recycled information.

The administration said its plan is based on a five-pillar strategy of prevention, policing, prosecution, punishment and rehabilitation “While a slick and glossy product with beautiful graphics, it was short on granular details,” Dr Sands said. “In all, given the severity of the problem being faced

in the country, a glossy brochure as the basis of the way forward confirms that this is more about PR than governance.”

Dr Sands said the government’s crime plan seemed like an expansion of its Blueprint for Change pre-election manifesto.

“We are in crisis,” he said. “This document is not comprehensive. It is not fleshed out. It was a hastily crafted media piece to make good on the promise made during the PM’s lacklustre address. And it is not worth the glossy paper that it is printed on.”

Much of what is in the plan was previously announced by Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis or highlighted by other national security officials.

According to the document, the Davis administration will seek to prevent at-risk youth from being involved and affiliated with gangs

by providing scholarships to at-risk youth for the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).

The plan said saturation patrols would be expanded, and facial recognition CCTVs would be introduced.

New sentencing guidelines will be introduced to “reflect current societal norms and legal priorities,” the document says.

More public defenders also will be hired “to ensure equitable legal representation for all individuals regardless of economic status,” and more pathologists will be hired to reduce delays in forensic examinations and autopsy reports, “which are crucial for criminal investigations and legal proceedings.”

Laws will impose “severe penalties for gang affiliation and activities,” and penalties for firearm possession will be reviewed.

Dutch Caribbean islanders sue Netherlands over climate change Eight people from the Caribbean island of Bonaire are suing the Netherlands, accusing it of violating their human rights by not doing enough to protect them from the climate crisis.

The group, with Greenpeace Netherlands, filed a formal legal challenge against the Dutch government in The Hague on Thursday, asking the district court to order it to cut its greenhouse emissions much more quickly and to help its most vulnerable territories adapt to the impact of the climate crisis.

Located nearly 8,000km (about 5,000 miles) from the capital of the Netherlands, Bonaire has been a Dutch special municipality since 2010. But the Netherlands has been

present on the island for about 400 years, and in 2022, the government apologised for enslaving its people.

As a low-lying island, Bonaire is likely to experience serious consequences from climate change, including extreme weather and sea-level rise.

An October report from the Dutch meteorological institute (KNMI) found that temperatures in the Caribbean Netherlands had already increased by about 0.2C every decade since the 1980s.

Rainfall is declining, particularly in the dry season. Experts expect this to worsen if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise.

Onnie Emerenciana, a farmer living on Bonaire and one of the plaintiffs, said it was already

Residents of the Dutch Caribbean island Bonaire are launching a legal case with Greenpeace Netherlands against the Dutch government to protect their island against climate change

becoming increasingly difficult to grow crops because of the growing heat, wind and unpredictable rain.

“It’s becoming very, very, very hard to plant.”

The KNMI report concludes that climate policy that focuses on reducing emissions can make a big difference to the future of Dutch Caribbean islands such as Bonaire.

Research by the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, commissioned by Greenpeace, shows sea-level rise is likely to permanently submerge parts of the island by 2050, a problem exacerbated by the loss of coral reefs as a natural buffer against the oceans warming and acidifying.

The studies also concluded that

the climate crisis would exacerbate health problems on the island and could ruin its cultural heritage and tourism industry. Bonaire is a popular diving destination, and the degradation of coral reefs could lead to the loss of the majority of dive sites, which it is estimated will reduce visitor numbers by more than 100,000.

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Welsh independence: Leaving UK is viable, says new report Independence for Wales is a “viable” option, an expert group has concluded.

But the commission set up to consider how the country might be ruled in future has warned Wales outside the UK would face a “significant” short to medium term challenge raising enough tax revenue for public services.

Its report said transferring further powers from Westminster and creating a federal UK were also viable options.

The commission also calls for Wales to have full control of its rail network.

The Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales argues this would provide better value for money and better services for passengers.

Its interim report last year concluded that Wales’ current political arrangements could not continue because they do not provide stability or prosperity.

The report was welcomed by Labour’s First Minister Mark Drakeford, Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats but criticised as “navel gazing” by the Welsh Conservatives.

The commission, a Labour Senedd election manifesto commitment, was set up by the Welsh government in 2021.

It is co-chaired by Prof Laura McAllister and former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams and the panel included figures from the four main political parties.

Prof McAllister said it was vital that the report “acts as an impetus for change for the people of Wales in the future and we want the conversation to continue”.

The report, published on Thursday, calls choosing which path to follow a balance between risk and opportunity.

It acknowledges none of the three options are entirely in the gift of the people of Wales or the Welsh Parliament as each requires UK government involvement.

The report calls it a choice between greater control over policy while “accepting that people may be worse off financially in the short to medium term” or a “lower risk, based on whatever reforms of the current settlement can be realistically achieved” but with the chance of not improving Wales’ economic prospects.

THE COMMISSION DOES NOT SUPPORT ANY ONE OPTION, BUT CONCLUDES THAT: · Enhanced devolution - increasing the powers controlled by the Welsh government - is a lower

The commission has concluded that the way Wales is ruled is not sustainable

risk on cost grounds, economic stability and public finances, but “runs the risk of continued relatively poor economic performance, low incomes and poverty”. There would also have to be a review of funding and reform of the House of Lords to guarantee a formal voice for the UK’s nations and regions · A federal UK - where each nation is treated on an equal basis - is potentially the most complicated option and depends partly on broad public support for greater devolution to the regions of England, which is not presently there · Independence would mean “hard choices in the short to medium term,” but would grant the power to “devise policies which reflect the priorities of the people of Wales”. It notes that it took Ireland 50 years and EU membership to grow its economy to match the UK’s

John Kerry to step down as US climate envoy US climate envoy John Kerry plans to step down from his post by this spring, a source close to Kerry confirmed to CNN. Kerry is leaving the position after three years at the helm of US climate diplomacy under the Biden administration. The source close to Kerry said he will still attend the World Economic Forum in January and is expected to attend the Munich Security Conference in February.

The 80-year-old former secretary of state and Democratic nominee for president led US negotiations at three international climate summits, the most recent of which was held in Dubai.

Kerry specifically prioritised restarting international climate talks between the US and China, and was key in negotiating the November Sunnylands agreement, a wide-ranging climate agreement between the two countries before

The 80-year-old is a former secretary of state and Democratic nominee for president

COP28.

Axios first reported Kerry was stepping down and intends to join the Biden campaign. CNN has reached out to the Biden campaign and the White House for comment.

Before joining the Biden administration, Kerry had long worked on climate issues. As secretary of state, he played a

key role in negotiating the Paris agreement, which was adopted by nearly 200 nations in 2015 and was aimed at addressing the negative impacts of climate change.

And in 2019, Kerry co-founded a bipartisan initiative of world leaders and celebrities to combat the climate crisis called World War Zero.

HOW ARE POWERS SPLIT BETWEEN WALES AND WESTMINSTER? The Welsh government controls areas such as health and social care, local transport, housing, education and local government.

Foreign affairs, defence, the bulk of taxation, most benefits and economic policy are in the hands of the UK government.

There are also areas where both have a say, such as some economic matters, planning and rail infrastructure.

Aside from its options for the future, the commission calls for some immediate changes.

It says powers over justice, policing and rail infrastructure should be devolved to the Senedd, although Lauren McEvatt, the Conservative member of the commission, did not agree with the devolution of policing and justice.

The report recommends the removal of constraints on Welsh government finances, including its borrowing powers.

The commission calls for the Sewel Convention to become legally binding - this sees the UK parliament not normally legislating in areas devolved to the Senedd without its agreement.

The commission said this has happened 11 times since the 2016 Brexit referendum.

The commission argues that all the changes would have to be accompanied by adequate funding and also recommends that another expert group examine options for the devolution of the Crown Estate.

It belongs to the reigning monarch and revenue from its land and property portfolio goes to the UK Treasury.

Through its work with the public, the commission found people in Wales to be broadly supportive of devolution, but struggling at times to see how it might benefit them.

The commission did not consider whether the Senedd should be abolished.

‘CONSTITUTIONAL NAVEL GAZING’

First Minister Mark Drakeford called the report “a serious piece of work that deserves careful consideration and the Welsh government will be reviewing it in detail”.

But Welsh Conservative constitution spokesman Darren Millar called it “constitutional navel gazing” that would not “make ambulances arrive any faster, properly staff our schools or support Welsh businesses”.

He acknowledged there were “some interesting aspects of this report which will require further consideration” but said the Welsh government “should have a laserlike focus on getting to grips with unacceptable waiting lists, improving educational outcomes and better pay for hardworking people in Wales”.

Plaid Cymru described the report as “ground-breaking”.

Party leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said: “As somebody who has always believed in our ability to take all the levers of change into our hands, to have a report of this stature spelling out unambiguously that independence is a genuine option for us as a means to realise our potential is a very significant step forward in terms of the constitutional debate in Wales.”

Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds welcomed the report for exploring “pragmatic ways” to reform Wales’ relationship with the rest of the UK, rather than just looking at “maintaining the status quo, or all-out independence”.

“The real test for the commission now will be the extent to which it carves out a realistic approach to reform, and to what extent it has set out a plan to shift power within Wales from Cardiff Bay, giving power to communities across Wales to shape their own destiny and future.”

What happens next is out of the commission’s hands, but it hopes if and when constitutional reform is next discussed - the Welsh and UK governments have a detailed study on which to base those talks.

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OECS leaders condemn power grab by BVI Governor The leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Tuesday expressed their “alarming concern” at the current situation in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) where the Governor of that British Overseas Territory, John Rankin, is moving to implement the recommendations of a Commission of Inquiry (COI) for governance reform.

The OECS groups the islands of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, St Kitts and Nevis, Montserrat, Anguilla and the BVI. In a statement, the leaders said that they have noted “the request by the Governor for additional powers which will allow him to bypass the Territorial Government, and implement unilaterally, the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) for governance reforms in the BVI”.

They said they condemn “strongly any efforts to undermine the legitimate Government of the BVI and expressed solidarity with the Government and people of the BVI in the undertaking of the process for reforms.”

They are also condemning “the considerable diligence exercised by the democratically elected government and people of the British Virgin Islands and the progress made thus far in implementing governance reforms which have no doubt strengthened the BVI systems and institutions, following the elections which were successfully held in April 2023”.

Earlier this month, Rankin, who is due to leave his post on Thursday and be replaced by Daniel Pruce at the end of January, said he would continue to “ work hard during my remaining time in the BVI” and that “with determination and resolve together, the reforms which the people of the Virgin Islands want and deserve can be achieved”.

In his statement, Rankin said that he was also publishing his fifth quarterly review of the implementation of the COI recommendations.

“The COI report was published in April 2022, twenty-one months ago. The COI found poor governance, a lack of accountability and the misuse of public funds. Members of the House of Assembly weren’t declaring their interests, two-thirds of all contracts over $100k weren’t being openly tendered. There were serious concerns over the system of assistance grants, which were further clearly shown in the audits that have been carried out by the Auditor General,” he wrote.

He said the COI made 49 recommendations to help resolve these issues and place the BVI on

BVI Governor John Rankin

a better path to good governance.

Rankin said in June 2022, the Government of National Unity accepted 48 of those 49 recommendations and committed themselves to delivering them, adding that politicians from across political parties agreed that delivering these reforms was vital.

“I am disappointed however to report that in recent months progress on these commitments has significantly stalled. My previous Quarterly Review was relatively positive, but it called for a concerted effort and prioritisation from Ministers to make further progress. This has not happened.”

Rankin said that last September, 24 of the 48 recommendations had been delivered by the Government’s own count and “as of today, only one more recommendation has been delivered. Namely, the receipt of the Constitutional Review Commission Report, which of course was not carried out by Government but by an independent review body”.

He recalled that in April last year, he published a letter from the then United Kingdom Minister for the Overseas Territories, Lord Goldsmith who “said if the necessary reforms have taken root no later than May 2024, this should allow the Order in Council to be lifted.

“I do not now foresee that reforms will have taken root at that point, and it is clear that more time will be required. I have accordingly suggested in my Quarterly Review that an extension to the end of November 2024 would be appropriate.

“While I believe an extension is necessary, additional time alone will not be enough. The initial deadlines were agreed by BVI

Government. Some (not all) of the deadlines were tight and the Government asked for extensions on two occasions, last January and again in September. Those extensions were accepted by the UK. But even these are still being consistently missed.”

Rankin said in addition to a deadline extension to the end of November, there is clearly a need for some further step or steps to drive forward implementation of the COI recommendations.

“I am not recommending triggering of the Order in Council in order to establish an interim administration led by the Governor.

But I have come to the conclusion that additional powers for the Governor are required to help ensure that the BVI Government delivers its commitments.”

He said he would be writing to the UK Minister “with a recommendation to that effect,” adding that “I know that implementation of some of the recommendations isn’t easy.

“Indeed I have faced challenges in delivering a couple of the recommendations for which I am responsible,” he said, citing as an example the Vetting Project, to conduct checks to ensure that all law enforcement officers are suitable for their roles.

“When we realised matters weren’t moving quickly enough, my team and I stepped in to provide greater oversight, with additional time and resources devoted to the project. In particular, we successfully pushed for and got a full-time project manager, who has helped to bring this work back on track.

“Similarly, we’ve ensured that the Law Enforcement Review is now fully underway, with an expert team now in place who have made

two intensive visits to the Territory, supported by one million dollars funding from the UK Government.

I expect to receive their report by the end of March.”

Rankin said that there is a need for similar interventions when other recommendations are lagging behind.

He is warning that “without such reforms, the better governance which the people of the BVI need and deserve will not be achieved and the issues which the COI identified could more easily return.

“I want the BVI to succeed.

It is precisely for that reason that I believe that simply proposing another extension in deadlines is insufficient and that additional steps are required. The potential of these beautiful Virgin Islands is there for all to see and I want to see that potential wholly fulfilled,” Rankin added.

But in their statement, the OECS leaders said they have noted “that much work remains to be done in the process for the reforms as recommended by the Commission of Inquiry and called on the United Kingdom to provide the Government of the British Virgin Islands with any required technical assistance to support the process”.

They have also “noted with deep concern that efforts to bypass the elected Government of the BVI demonstrate a flagrant disrespect for fundamental principles of democracy which aim essentially to preserve and promote the dignity and rights of the individual, respect the will of the majority, foster economic and social development, strengthen cohesion of society and to maintain/enhance national tranquillity”.

The sub-regional leaders have also “noted the further concern that the Governor’s request for

additional powers is undemocratic, and unwarranted,” adding that “such powers could only serve as a deterrent in the ongoing reforms process and would jeopardise the progress that has been achieved; and undermine the democratically elected government of the BVI.” They have concurred with the views expressed by the Government and people of the BVI, that granting additional powers to the Governor is a “Colonial Act” and one which has no place in modern democratic governance in the OECS region.

The leaders have “reiterated that the historical responsibility for strengthening governance in the BVI must rest on the shoulders of the elected representatives and the people of the BVI,” and that “ultimately will be the guarantee of good governance, and full and transparent accountability; and that the inalienable right of the people of the British Virgin Islands to selfdetermination, as enshrined in the United Nations Charter, must be preserved.”

In their statement, the OECS leaders “reiterated further that a decision to grant the Governor this request would contravene the democratic principles and objectives of the United Nations Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights – Declarations and Conventions to which the United Kingdom is Party; Endorsed the UN resolution on the Question of the British Virgin Islands adopted by the 78th General Assembly”.

They said that the resolution “expresses deep concern that the United Kingdom is holding an Order in Council in reserve that can suspend the islands’ constitution and calls for the democratic and human rights of the people of the British Virgin Islands to be respected, including their rights to self-govern UK government “continues to work constructively and collaboratively with the democratically elected Government of the BVI to support completion of the ongoing reforms process”.

They “strongly” urge that London refrains from granting the undemocratic powers requested by the Governor.

“This act will hinder democracy in the BVI and destroy existing trust between the Government and people of the BVI and the United Kingdom,” they said, reaffirming the “OECS’ willingness to provide technical and other support to the BVI (as an Associate Member of the Organisation) in its governance reforms process.” (Loop News)

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Rishi Sunak urges Lords to back Rwanda bill Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged the House of Lords to pass his flagship Rwanda bill, as he warned peers not to “frustrate the will of the people”.

Giving a press conference after the legislation was approved by MPs, Mr Sunak said it was now up to the Lords to “do the right thing”.

But he declined to give a date for when flights carrying asylum seekers would take off to Rwanda.

The PM would only say he wanted this to happen “as quickly as possible”.

The bill, which seeks to revive the government’s plan to send some asylum seekers to the east African country, was passed by 320 to 276 votes in the House of Commons on Wednesday.

Although in the end only 11 Conservative MPs voted against the legislation as a whole, Mr Sunak still suffered his biggest rebellion since becoming prime

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

minister when around 60 backed changes they said would toughen up the legislation.

The rebels argue the bill will not work in its current form as they

believe flights will still be blocked by legal challenges.

The aim of the policy is to deter people from crossing the Channel in small boats, which Mr Sunak has made a key priority of his premiership.

However, Labour says it an expensive “gimmick”, which is unworkable and unlawful.

Before becoming law, the bill must be approved by the House of Lords, where it is expected to face strong opposition.

The Lords are unlikely to vote

it down completely but they can propose changes which would delay its progress.

Crossbench peer Lord Carlile, a leading lawyer and former independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, described the bill as “a step towards totalitarianism”.

He told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme many peers would see it as “a step too far” and an “illegitimate interference by politics with the law”.

Mr Sunak urged peers to pass the bill unamended and as quickly as possible to get flights up and running, describing this as “an urgent national priority”.

“The treaty with Rwanda is signed and the legislation which deems Rwanda a safe country has been passed unamended in our elected chamber,” he said.

“There is now only one question. Will the opposition in the appointed House of Lords try and frustrate the will of the people as expressed by the elected House?

Or will they get on board and do the right thing?”

Labour’s shadow immigration minister Stephen Kinnock said the PM’s comments were “bizarre”.

“The House of Lords exists to scrutinise legislation,” he said, adding that this function was “very

important in our democracy”.

Asked if he could guarantee flights would take off before the next general election, which is expected this year, Mr Sunak said: “I’ve been crystal clear that we want to do this as quickly as possible… and it’s now up to the House of Lords.”

Earlier, Home Office minister Chris Philp told BBC Breakfast the “target” was for flights to leave by the spring, with Mr Sunak also previously saying this is his aim.

However, the prime minister did not give a concrete date when asked by journalists at the press conference.

Peers are due to begin debating the Rwanda bill before the end of this month, with the most crucial votes held in early March, according to senior House of Lords sources.

After this, the legislation will enter “ping pong”, where the Commons and Lords try to reconcile their versions of the bill.

This is likely to involve the government trying to remove any changes inserted by the Lords.

If all goes to plan the bill should pass around mid-March.

Even after it becomes law, Mr Sunak’s critics believe legal challenges could still delay or block deportation flights. (BBC)

El Salvador woman freed after abortion conviction Catherine spent a second night in the London Clinic

William visits Kate in hospital The Prince of Wales has visited his wife Catherine in hospital as she recovers from her surgery, says Kensington Palace.

The Princess of Wales is said to be “doing well” in her recovery.

Catherine has spent her second night in hospital after the operation in the London Clinic private hospital.

Meanwhile, the Queen has said the King is “fine” after the monarch announced he was going to have a procedure for an enlarged prostate.

On a visit in Aberdeen on Thursday morning, Queen Camilla was asked about the King, and replied: “He’s fine, thank you very much. Looking forward to getting back to work.”

Kensington Palace revealed on Wednesday afternoon that the princess had undergone abdominal surgery.

Her husband Prince William was seen visiting the princess in the central London hospital where

she is being treated.

The specific details of Catherine’s procedure remain private, but it is understood not to be cancer related and it was planned rather than a medical emergency.

But it is clearly serious enough to require a couple of weeks in hospital and then several months of recuperation, which will see the Princess of Wales missing official duties at least until after Easter.

The latest updates on her condition have been reassuring, suggesting a good recovery.

And the degree of information about her hospital stay shows a greater openness than in previous years, when royal health mostly remained behind a screen of privacy.

The princess had last been seen in public at Christmas, when she had appeared well, after a busy series of engagements, including her televised carol concert from Westminster Abbey.

A Salvadoran woman has been freed from prison more than seven years after she was convicted for having an abortion.

The 28-year-old, identified only as Lilian, was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2015.

She gave birth to a girl in a public hospital in 2015, but the baby suffered health complications and died there three days later.

There is a total ban on abortion in El Salvador, which has one of the world’s strictest anti-abortion laws.

Prosecutors had accused Lilian of not taking care of the foetus during her pregnancy, and she was charged with negligence and aggravated murder.

Lilian, who has a 10-year-old daughter, has always maintained her innocence, and said she never intended to terminate her pregnancy.

“In the name of all my companions, I ask you to stop accusing and prosecuting other innocent women like me,” she said in a news conference on Wednesday.

“It was a very hard trauma to live through and I don’t wish it on anyone.”

Lilian’s baby girl died under the care of doctors, but she was prosecuted for neglect and murder

Campaign groups who supported Lilian during her ordeal said she was freed in December, but the information has only now been made public.

They said the judge’s decision to release Lilian was based on the fact that she was in a vulnerable situation in hospital when she lost her baby.

El Salvador’s total ban on abortions was introduced in 1998.

It does not include exemptions in cases of rape or when the pregnancy poses a health risk for the mother.

Those found guilty of

terminating their pregnancy face between two and eight years in prison. But in many cases the charge is changed to aggravated homicide, which carries a minimum sentence of 30 years.

Dozens of women are believed to have been wrongly imprisoned in El Salvador under suspicion of having had an abortion.

Following campaigns by rights groups, a number of women who were convicted have been released in recent years. But some still remain in prison and are serving decades-long sentences.

January 20-26, 2024

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

CLASSIFIEDS 25

OPEN JOB POSITION DATE OPEN: January 15th, 2024

DATE OPEN: January 15th, 2024

LABOURERS

KITCHEN HELPER

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified Islanders can email their resume to turcrehu02@clubmed.com: however, candidates must submit a copy of their resume to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $8.00 per hour.

Qualified Islanders can email their resume to turcrehu02@clubmed.com; however, candidates must submit a copy of their resume to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $8.00 per hour.

• Maintains a clean kitchen, properly washes, and sorts soiled dishes. Keeps dish area free of clutter and organized.

• Sets up dish stations, including dish machines and sinks.

• Maintains clean/dry floors throughout the shift.

• Properly washes, stacks, and stores china, glassware, silverware, cookware, and storage containers.

• Changes water of machines and sinks every two hours, or more often as required by business levels, and properly uses chemical dilutions set by Ecolab.

• Maintains trash cans throughout shift and removes full trashcans and boxes at the end of each shift.

• Maintains the dry storage area and the organization of storage shelves.

• Follows the posted daily dish cleaning duties.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker.

• Perform combination of duties to maintain kitchen work areas, restaurant equipment, utensils clean and in an orderly condition.

• Wash worktables, walls, refrigerators, mop, sweep floors, and meat blocks.

• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping, peeling vegetables and cutting meat etc.)

• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.

• Proven experience as kitchen helper.

• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bake ware.

• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)

• Very good communication skills.

• Work cohesively with head chef and sous chefs.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker.

DATE OPEN: January 15th, 2024

DOMESTIC WORKERS JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Making sure all rooms are clean and in top condition for new arrivals and existing guests.

• Ensure lobbies, lounges, common areas, restrooms, corridors, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.

• Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.

• Work quickly and efficiently so guests aren’t left hanging around.

• Liaise with the head housekeeper and supervisor when rooms are ready for guests.

• Ensure the equipment’s use, such as shampooers, polishers, and trolleys, is in good working condition.

• Being able to use the equipment safely and efficiently.

• Ability to bent, lift, and walk upstairs.

• Report on any shortages, damages, or security issues.

• Handle reasonable guest’s complaints/requests and inform head of department.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker.

Qualified Islanders can email their resume to turcrehu02@clubmed.com; however, candidates must submit a copy of their resume to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $8.00 per hour.

DATE OPEN: January 15th, 2024

DOMESTIC WORKER & LABOURER JOB REQUIREMENTS: • • • •

Must be able to lift 20lbs pounds on a consistent basis.

Load all laundry into washer and add specified cleaning agents.

Operated liner feeder, and table’s linen ironing machines.

Monitored and operated computer driven washers and dryers according to recommended capacity and manufacture guidelines.

• Take wet, clean items and dry as directed.

• Sort and fold or hang clean dried items.

• Prepared and distributed towels, linens, and rags to different departments.

• Arranged and maintained a sanitary hallway and area outside of the laundry and rooms.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker.

Qualified Islanders can email their resume to turcrehu02@clubmed.com; however, candidates must submit a copy of their resume to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $8.00 per hour.

DATE OPEN: January 15th, 2024

LABOURERS JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Clean and tidy all areas to the standard cleanliness within time limits.

Frequent bending, pushing, pulling, and kneeling.

Re-set dinner rooms tables and terraces.

Clean dining rooms tables and terraces.

Clean windows, sweep floors, mop floors and polish furniture fixtures in and outside restaurant.

• Remove dinner wares, pushcart, and lift trays from dining rooms.

• Work cohesively with restaurant waiters, waitresses and supervisors.

• Work with minimum supervision and remain motivated.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker.

Operator buggy and perform daily beach clean-up.

Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.

Gather and empty trash, service, clean, and supply restrooms.

Working within the constraints of Health and Safety and adhere to any Health and Safety policies.

• Perform nightly deep cleaning of common areas of resort; work overnight and split shifts.

• Collect towels from around beach and pool.

• Ability to bent, stand for long hours and knowledge of cleaning equipment’s and machines.

• Ability to walk up and down stairs, bent, physical strength, stamina, and lifts 50lbs.

• Ability to comprehend and communicate in fluent English.

• Excellent communication skills through effectively communicating with guests and management.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker.

Qualified Islanders can email their resume to turcrehu02@clubmed.com; however, candidates must submit a copy of their resume to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $8.00 per hour.

Qualified Islanders can email their resume to turcrehu02@clubmed.com; however, candidates must submit a copy of their resume to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $8.00 per hour

DOMESTIC WORKERS JOB REQUIREMENTS: • • • • •

• • • •

Candidates must have the ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts, split shifts, overnight shifts and including weekends and Holidays.

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January 20-26, 2024

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

TOUR COMPANY LTD

IS INTERVIEWING FOR:

Turtle Cove Marina, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands www.turkstourcompany.com | info@turkstourcompany.com | 649.232.9161

1 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 2 HOUSEMAN

T O U R

The suitable candidate must have 2-5 years of experience, have strong English verbal and written communication skills. Must have valid drivers license and be over age 25 Salary starting: maintenance starting at $10 and houseman and beach attendant starting $8.50 per hour.

RESUMES CAN BE EMAILED TO ABARNETT@PORTSOFCALLRESORT.COM OR DROPPED OFF IN PERSON AT 11 SANDCASTLE ROAD. TEL 9468888 prospective applicants who are Turks Islanders are encouraged to send copy of their resume to labor board.

POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

40510

G U I D E

Turks Tour Company is looking for a young, energetic, ocean loving person to join their watersport team as a Tour Guide and Watersport Photographer.

• Must be highly proficient in the water, a strong swimmer with the ability to assist others when needed.

• Individual must have a strong command of the English language with secondary languages like Spanish or French being very useful.

• Candidates must have a committed work ethic, be flexible and able to perform a wide range of tasks including but not limited to guiding, maintaining, and cleaning all equipment used to perform such tasks.

• Ability to take and edit photos on the water and have your own equipment.

• Must be available to work on weekends and public holidays throughout the year.

• Pay is commensurate with experience approximately $550 weekly

POSITION IS CURRENTLY OPEN. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO COPY THE LABOR BOARD. 40336

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

ENGINEER

5 years’ experience in a luxury resort environment. Manage the execution and timely completion of projects, analysing test programs for adequacy and sequence and preparing reports. Formulate plans with detailed calculations, drawings, diagrams, project specifications, and budget estimates. Utilize software programs for preparing technical specifications, user documentation, presentations, and results tracking. Salary $33,600 per annum.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Minimum of 5 years in a luxury resort. Design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of electrical equipment. Manage engineering projects and deliver them on time. Ensure that installations and applications are in line with needs and safety standards. Summarize data and report on test results.

Salary $33,600 per annum.

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

ELIANTA TURIN 341-2621 Dock Yard

BABYSITTER

$8.00 Caring for my 3 years old son, monitor him, feed him, wash, cook and iron and keep the house clean

ALCIUS JULIEN 344-1177 Wheeland

MAINTENANCE FACILITY MANAGER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Minimum of 10 years in a luxury resort. Oversees all aspects of building functions and guarantees the safety and functionality of all facilities. Run routine safety inspections. Correspond with contractors. Maintain records. Maintain equipment and building provisions to meet health and safety requirements.

Communicate with external contractors. Keep building and all facilities up to code and accurately follow maintenance protocol. Salary $33,600 per annum.

LODGE STEWARD

Assist kitchen staff with the preparation of simple dishes. Maintaining stocked serving stations with condiments, trays and napkins. Rolling and replacing cutlery as required. ensure all sanitation standards are met. A high school diploma or equivalent. A friendly, polite, and courteous nature. Strong customer service and team working skills. Salary 8/hr.

$8.00 Cleaning the house, make beds, cook, wash, iron and maintain my home

HERBERT SAINT CRY Leeward Highway 241-1490

MAINTENANCE WORKER

$9.00 Maintaining my apartments and home

CUTTIG EDGE LADSCAPING & DESIGN 333-2621 Five Cays

LANDSCAPER

Interested Applicants can submit their Cover Letter and Resume to:

$9.00 hr Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting

recruitment@pinecay.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All Applicants must have a valid police record when applying.

Some positions may require you to live on Pine Cay.

EASYWAY EMPLOYEMENT SERVICES

40527

GLORY GROCERY STORE & SALON Residence # 86, Five Cays 348-8986

STORE HELPER

$8.50 hr Unloading container, assist with transporting goods, assist customers in out of the store with merchandise.

BERTHA GRANT 347-7263 Wheeland

YARD HELPER

$8.00 Pick up waste and maintaining upkeep of apartments and property.

URGENT HOUSEEKEEPING 341-1748 Millennium Highway

MAINTENANCE WORKER

$9.00 Pick up waste and maintaining upkeep of apartments and property.

LOUINES VIRGILE Millennium Highway 333-1236

GENERAL WORKER

$8.00 Unloading container, assist with transporting goods, assist customers in out of the store with merchandise.

40371

January 20-26, 2024 TREASURE HUNTERS TOUR Liwel Marina #26 Is seeking to employ a

FIRST MATE Clean boat, assist captain, serve passengers. $150.00 Daily

CONTACT: 232-5905 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

40567

ALLAN DICKENSON/SALT CAY BUILDING SERVICES Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

URY CONSTRUCTION Apt. #9, Bible Street, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

Salary: $8.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 243-2734 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

TROPICAL BAR CHEF $8.00-$10.00 hourly Proper food preparation North Side / 241-0426 RPJ COMPANY LTD MECHANIC: $9.00 hourly Vehicle servicing, etc.

LABOURER $8.00 hourly Assist Mechanic, etc.

511 Blue Hills / 347-2093 MERCENE JEAN DOMESTIC WORKER: $8.00 hourly General Chores Miracle cl, Blue Hills / 343-2227

S & B CONSTRUCTION

VINCE PM CONSTRUCTION

BELONGERS KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 40562

Ralph Corner, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER CARPENTER

CONTACT: 343-1420

CONTACT: 241-9377

Selling products and providing customer service. Maintain the outlook of a store by cleaning and restocking shelves.

Salary: $8.00 an hour

40462

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 342-6989

SHOP ATTENDANT

40458

ENRIQUE DICKENSON

CONTACT: 231-6663

THE LAST SHOP

The Bight Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS APPLY RENEWAL PERMIT

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Duties: To perform tasks Involving physical labour And other chores as assigned.

SALARY: $8.00 per hour.

VADOO VARIETY STORE

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

CLARINE AUGUSTINE CARTER

Duties: To perform tasks Involving physical labour And other chores as assigned.

SALARY: $8.00 per hour.

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

VACANCIES

40445

LABOURER LABOURER

BELONGERS KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 40558

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

KEITH SIMONS Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Offload containers & delivery trucks, Load customers trucks with purchases, lift heavy items, discard expired goods and other menial task. $8 hourly

FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT BELONGERS NEED ONLY WITH APPLY WITH LABOUR EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT 40556

KENDALL SAUNDERS Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

VENEL CONSTRUCTION Wheeland, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Follow blueprints and building plans.

Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

Salary: $10.00 hourly

CONTACT: 347-1700 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40467

LUX AUTO SPA Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Duties:

BARMAID 2 BARBER LABOURER

To ensure that the common areas Of a restaurant are kept clean.

SALARY: $8.00 per hour

Duties: To greet customers Take orders and deliver drinks.

Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 232-6059

CONTACT: 332-0214

BELONGERS KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 40561

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 40560

PJ’S BARBER SHOP

WASTER CHERY

WASTER CHERY

BELONGERS KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 40563

Laporte Plaza, Downtown, Provo Is seeking to employ a

Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Duties: Cut, Trim hair and beards and GivE shaves.

SALARY: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 232-1400

Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Duties: To perform tasks Involving physical labour And other chores as assigned.

SALARY: $8.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 247-1428

BELONGERS KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 40557

WIDWINA ARIZA Palm Grove, Grand Turk, TCI Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER CLEANER BABYSITTER CARPENTER 2 CLEANERS COSMETOLOGIST Treat hair Care for Duties: To employ carpentry Skills on various building project.

Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 231-6432

Perform all cleaning duties.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

by shaping, cutting & curling hair. $8.00

CONTACT: 241-3333

BELONGERS ARE ASKED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 40559

CONTACT: 649-346-4949

WILNER CHERY

KACY’S JEWELRY/ YANDERI CALCANO

QUANTUM COMPANY LIMITED

STORE CLERK

Carpentry, plumbing, roofing, mechanics, repair, remodeling and a/c repair and services. $8.00 Hourly

Leeward Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 347-6850 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

40486

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 40448

Alice & Alice Shopping Center Unit #206, Airport Road, Providenciales, TCI Is seeking to employ a

Selling products and providing customer service. Maintain the outlook of a store by cleaning and restocking shelves.

Salary: $8.00 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 40564

Building 2 Unit 303, La Vista Azul Resort Is seeking to employ a

HANDYMAN

CONSTRUCTION HELPER

Load and unload supplies, remove debris and trash, operating machinery, run errands, maintain building materials inventories. $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-348-5371

CONTACT: 649-442-3090 OR JANUSBULAKA2019@GMAIL.COM BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

40587

40480

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

infant child Cleaning Cooking $9 an hour (Mon-Fri)

CONTACT: 649-246-9961

CONTACT: 649-246-9961

CONTACT: 649-246-9961

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40421

40520

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40420

PRESSER

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in hours and manage hot working garment pressing with emphasis conditions. on specialty items; wedding • Must be fluent in English and be a gowns, cocktail dresses, drapes, team worker. suits etc.

• All applicants will be required to • Excellent finishing quality and demonstrate skills. efficiency is required.

• Pay is dependent on pieces • Must be able to stand for long pressed per hour; $9.50 / hr.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD EMAIL CV TO TANYA@PIONEERTCI.COM OR DELIVER TO PIONEER OFFICE, #11 VILLAGE ST, GRACE BAY. PLEASE FAX/DELIVER COPY TO TCI LABOUR OFFICE: 649-946-4164 40437

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

YA3B

Acting on behalf of

IMMEDIATE OPENING BAR MANAGER * AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist F&B Director with developing and implementing strategies to achieve revenue and profit goal.

• Ensure that all interdepartmental transfers are properly recorded.

• Assist in the development of the marketing plan for the outlets by keeping current on competitors on a regular basis.

• Assist other Restaurant Managers in developing and implementing special promotions to increase revenue.

• Manage Sui Ren, Sea Grapes and Collonade which includes Pool & Beach cocktail servers and room service in regards to beverage operations and keeps close communication with respective Managers.

• Ensure maintenance and standards of employee uniforms, grooming and personal appearance is in line with our service culture requirements.

• Provide employees with current up-to-date information on revenue and service goals.

• Assist with maintenance of POS systems and reports as well as analysis on gross profit.

• Increase sales by coaching employees on effective sales and service techniques.

• Manage the operation of the bars and any other areas/ departments as needed and instructed.

• Inspect of all Food & Beverage Bar areas as verified by weekly inspection reports.

• Implement and maintain the style of service in the bars which creates a Shore Club luxury experience.

• Inspect the bars daily and take appropriate steps to ensure the facility meets Shore Club standards at all times.

• Conduct pre-shift meetings to discuss specials, house count, reservations, and to continuously reinforce Shore Club service standards.

• Conduct daily spot checks at opening, bartenders change of shifts and closing of the bars as well as banquet beverage events and banquets cash bar controls.

• Ensure that bar menus are up to date and all items are available in each bar participating in ordering of supplies, maintenance of pars and inventory turnover.

• Maximize use of guest history information to ensure a high level of guest recognition and personalized service.

• Participate and assists Cost Controller in monthly and quarterly inventories.

• Develop and implement strategies and practices which support employee engagement.

• Provide employees with the orientation and training to understand expectations and perform job responsibilities as reported in monthly training reports.

• Communicate performance expectations and provides employees with on-going feedback.

• Provide employees with coaching and counselling as needed to achieve performance objectives and reach their fullest potential.

BABYSITTER

JORDANIA LIGHTBOURNE Phase #2 649-232-5476 Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc. $8.00 Hourly

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Any other ad hoc duties or tasks as assigned or directed by management

BEATRICE CRIA South Dock 649-232-1001 Cleaning, laundering sheets, towels, personal clothing, and other housework.

Renewal. $8.00 Hourly

KEY SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.

• Ability to possess a strong familiarity with beverage cost controls and superior customer service.

• Must have experience working knowledge with systems POS system.

• Ability to withstand prolonged standing, stretching, bending and kneeling without restriction, work indoors, outdoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to CRT fatigue, noise, dust, cigarette smoke.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment and maintain physical stamina, proper mental attitude while dealing effectively with guests, management, team members, and outside contacts while working under pressure and meeting deadlines.

• Ability to work with others, communicate well, receive direction; review your own work.

• Maintain a positive attitude toward work and interface with guests in a friendly and polite manner.

• Ability to address stressful situations with clients with dignity and the utmost tact and politeness.

• Must be able to work with others, communicate well and receive direction when needed to achieve department goals and objectives.

• Must be able to meet Specific Job Requirements and perform Position Responsibilities for the role • Excellent communication skills both verbally and written • Ability to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; talk with customers or employees; listen well.

• Ability to be alert to customer needs to remedy or present a solution to a question, service request or service breakdown.

• Ability to bring about results from ordinary circumstances; prepare for problems or opportunities in advance; undertake additional responsibilities and respond to situations as they arise with or without supervision.

• Ability to be tactful and polite, maintain confidences, and foster an ethical work environment; handle all situations honestly.

• Ability to maintain standards despite pressing deadlines; to do work right the first time.

• Adheres to and act in accordance with established guidelines; follow standard procedures; recognize and comply with written rules or practices.

• Must be able to adapt and interact with people who have different values, cultures, or backgrounds, be of service to potentially difficult people, recognize the benefits of having a diverse workforce.

• Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery-to do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction, deal with service failures and prioritize customer or client needs.

• Team player who can also work on own initiative Starting salary $44,000 per annum not including service charge.

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 40145

LAVADO SIMMONS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER DUTIES: To perform tasks Involving physical labour, to Assist skill workers SALARY: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 245-0475

BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS IS A FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT APPLICATION. 40241

THE CONCH SHACK #51 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 946-8877

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 40138

TAYLOR (TCI) FARM PRODUCTS South Dock Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

FARMER Cleaning, tractor driving, general handiwork, tending to livestock, ploughing, planting and harvesting crops.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER Interested applicants should apply to The Shore Club, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume Attention to Joanna Martinez, Assistant Human Resources Manager at careers@theshoreclubtc.com , no later than end of day Friday, February 2nd , 2024.All resumes are subject to screening. Accepted candidates will receive a call or email confirmation with a scheduled time for meeting and required documents for the actual interview.

Resumes can also be submitted to the Labor Department directly. The Shore Club HR Office can be contacted at (1649) 339-8000.

CONTACT: 649-242-0439 40588

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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PUBLIC NOTICE We want to announce the passing of our Father Brian Statia in December 10, 2023 after 2 strokes.

Our Father had his first Stroke in 2011 where he lost his speech and one side was paralyzed. Our Dad, Brian Statia since he was not able to talk until his death, bought a life insurance in 2007 where we, his legitimate kids and our Mother were the beneficiary of the policy.

We just found out that someone took our Father to the insurance company to change the beneficiary to his name when our Father wasn’t capable to take any decisions on his own because of the damages of his brain due to the stroke that left him unable to even speak.

We are making this public so the life insurance aware that we are taking actions legal for that. It is sad that we have to do this. We are sending this message to his life insurance company to be aware that wrongful action from this family member that we decided to not disclose his name yet until further action is taken.

Brad and Bre 40568

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EASYWAY EMPLOYEMENT SERVICES ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

VIXO CONSTRUCTION 342-4527 Behind Mara #1

LABOURER

$8.00 To carry out and assist with continuous maintenance work, painting apartment interior & exterior and assist with construction work site

MR. GROUPPER RSTUARENT Grace Bay 332-2621

WAITER

$8.00 Serving food and drinks, cleaning the table and take orders.

LLOYD STUBBS Long Bay Drive 241-9959

LABOURER

$8.00 Pick up waste, clean and maintain the cleanness of the premises.

TINY RESTUARENT

346-3053 Leeward Highway, (old Ms. Monies)

COOK

$10.00 Cooking lunch and breakfast

EVERGREEN LANDSCAPING 331-7188 Millennium Highway

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$8.00 hourly (renewal) soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting

V & M MECHANIC SHOP SOUTH DOCK ROAD 342-9278

MECHANIC HELPER

$9.00 hr Helps repairs such as tune-ups and oil changes, checks tires and brakes, replaces spark plugs and engages in other similar tasks. Assists mechanic with electrical systems such as replacing batteries, starters, and lights.

BEST CLEANING SERVICES

JOB VACANCY NOTICE BY THE TCI INTEGRITY COMMISSION

COMPLIANCE OFFICER CONTINUED  Specific Requirements under S. 39 of the Integrity Commission Ordinance The successful candidate who is appointed to this post will be required to subscribe to an oath of secrecy. They will also be required to file with the Governor, a Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities, for themselves, their spouse and their dependent children, pursuant to section 39 of the Integrity Commission Ordinance.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants are requested to submit their CV together with an accompanying letter demonstrating why they would wish to work with the Commission and what particular attributes they would bring to its work. Certified copies of qualifications as well as the names and letters of two referees must be submitted with your application.

The Deadline for the Submission of Applications is 23rd January 2024 Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE SECRETARY, TCI INTEGRITY COMMISSION BY EMAIL AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO MRS. WANDA ARIZA, SECRETARY, THE INTEGRITY COMMISSION, FRANKLYN MISSICK BUILDING, CHURCH FOLLY, GRAND TURK, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS. THE CONTACT DETAILS ARE: E-MAIL: SECRETARY@INTEGRITYCOMMISSION.TC; OR INFO@INTEGRITYCOMMISSION.TC ; TEL. 1-649-946-1941.

Belongers need only apply. A copy of the job application should be sent to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

PELICAN BAY RESTAURANT AND BAR

is situated on Grace Bay Beach at the Luxury All-Suite Royal West Indies Resort

Pelican Bay delights guests with exceptional all-day dining; an outstanding variety dinner menu; and the most delectable breakfast and Sunday Brunch

ASSISTANT CHEF

• Successful applicant should have at least 8 years of kitchen and restaurant experience including • Knowledge of food costing and controls, monthly inventory, • Knowledge of food hygiene and safety, menu planning, managing and scheduling staff, • Plus the knowledge and experience of worldwide pastries, desserts and chocolates All the positions above requires working long hours nights and days public holidays and weekends Salary range based on experience

347-4093 Five Cays

LABOURER

$8.00 Cleaning villas and office, clean the yard and pick up waste

FISH & THINGS DOCK YARD 344-3858

DOMESTIC WORKER

$8.00 Cleaning & dusting goods inside the store, clean freezer & refrigerator, stock goods, clean fish and conch for sale and maintain the cleanliness of the establishment.

Wash, iron and cook for my home.

40525

SERVER

• Minimum 2 years of food and beverage in a upscale restaurant • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledgeable on Micros, must work well under pressure • And have a friendly yet professional demeanor, must be a team player All the positions above requires working long hours nights and days public holidays and weekends Salary $8.00 hourly Both Positions are work permit renewal

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON JOB DESCRIPTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT INFO@PELICANBAYTCI.COM OR 431-1689 Please call for an appointment, bring along your resume and resident status

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Elton John achieves elite EGOT status with Emmy win for his concert film Elton John officially joined the elite EGOT club when he won an Emmy on Monday for his Disney+ special “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium.”

John joins the ranks as the winner of an EGOT – the acronym reserved for those who win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony – and finds his place among other legendary performers including Jennifer Hudson, Mel Brooks, John Legend, Whoopi Goldberg, Audrey Hepburn, and more.

He has previously won two Oscars in the best original song

category in 2020 and 1995 for “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” in “Rocketman” and “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” in “The Lion King,” respectively.

In 2000, John won a best original score (music and/or lyrics) written for the theater Tony for the play “Aida.” He is also a six-time Grammy award winner.

The rock star’s EGOT was completed on Monday with his win in the outstanding variety special category for the 2022 “Dodger Stadium” special, which captured his final North American tour

performance at the Los Angeles baseball stadium amid John’s farewell tour.

John was not present at Monday’s Emmys ceremony, but said in a statement sent to CNN that he’s “incredibly humbled to be joining the unbelievably talented group of EGOT winners tonight.”

“The journey to this moment has been filled with passion, dedication, and the unwavering support of my fans all around the world. Tonight is a testament to the power of the arts and the joy that it brings to all our lives,” he

Elton John joins the ranks as the winner of an EGOT – the acronym reserved for those who win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony

said. “Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my

career, I am incredibly grateful.”

(CNN)

Quinta Brunson accepts her award onstage during the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on January 15, 2024

Brunson is first Black woman to win best comedic actress Emmy in over 40 years Quinta Brunson took home an Emmy on Monday for best actress in a comedy series, becoming the first Black actress to win the category since 1981 when “The Jeffersons” star Isabel Sanford won.

Brunson won for her performance in ABC’s sitcom “Abbott Elementary,” which she also created and serves as a writer on.

“I love making ‘Abbott Elementary’ so much and I am so happy to be able to live my dream and act out comedy,” Brunson said as she fought through tears during her acceptance speech.

Clutching her statuette, she continued to express her love for comedy, saying, “I am so happy to be able to get this.” She went on to say she also loves her “entire family,” along with her husband

and her “Abbott Elementary” cast.

Brunson is also nominated at the 75th Emmy Awards for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for the episode of “Saturday Night Live” that she hosted, and “Abbott Elementary” is nominated for outstanding comedy series Emmy.

Now a two-time Emmy winner, Brunson previously won in 2022 for outstanding writing in a comedy series for her work on “Abbott.” She was nominated in the outstanding actress in a comedy series that same year, but lost out to “Hacks” star Jean Smart.

“Abbott Elementary” is a workplace comedy that follows a group of teachers at a public school in Philadelphia who, despite their lack of resources, work toward helping their students succeed.

(CNN)

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Doja Cat is one of the top acts at Coachella 2024

Coachella 2024: Doja Cat, Tyler the Creator and Lana Del Rey to headline Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator and Lana Del Rey have been announced as headliners at this year’s Coachella.

The festival will run across two weekends in April in Indio, California.

Also on the line-up are Skepta, Raye, Flo and BBC Sound of 2024 winners The Last Dinner Party.

Not known only for being one of the biggest music festivals in the world, Coachella has also become famous for being attended by influencers.

Music fans will have the chance to see the first performance from Gwen Stefani’s No Doubt in almost ten years.

They posted on Instagram that they would see fans “in the desert”.

Girlband Flo said on X “FLOCHELLA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA”, while The Last Dinner Party wrote: “United States we just can’t keep our paws off you”.

The indie band announced the news with a post showing a video group chat of everyone in the group, which finished with everyone agreeing they should do a performance.

There will also be sets from Canadian Punjabi artists AP Dhillon and rapper Nav, as well as Indian Carnatic musician Sid Sriram.

It follows the success of Diljit Dosanjh being the first Punjabi artist to perform at Coachella last year, with the festival being praised for its South Asian representation.

DJ Yusuf Suavé from RepresentAsian describes it as “a huge achievement” for AP Dhillon to be on the line-up, something he

deserves.

In 2023, the Brown Munde hitmaker had eight tracks which peaked on the Official Charts Company UK Asian and Punjabi charts.

Bristol-based promoter Yusuf, whose platform looks to promote South Asians in the industry, tells BBC Newsbeat he wants to see more artists on festival line-ups.

“The UK festival scene has a long way to go too. It’s [important] to book more acts to show that it’s just not a box ticking exercise,” he says.

BBC Asian Network’s Chart Show host Nayha Ahmad says she’s looking forward to hearing AP Dhillon, but Sid Sriram performing at Coachella also gives “South Indian music a platform”.

“South Indian representation is needed and [people] need to see what it’s all about.”

Nayha was at Coachella last year, and says watching Diljit Dosanjh, Ali Sethi and Joy Crookes perform were particular highlights.

“In that really small tent, and it was just packed with people just supporting their culture,” she said.

The 2023 festival ran into problems with its headliners.

Last year’s edition was headlined by Bad Bunny, Frank Ocean and Blackpink, but Frank Ocean pulled out of headlining the second weekend and was replaced

by Blink-182.

His first performance was widely regarded as chaotic, with representatives for the US star saying a leg injury had prompted last-minute changes to his show.

(BBC)

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34 CLASSIFIEDS CAICOS EXPRESS AIRWAYS

NABISERV

Southern Shores Plaza, Providenciales, Is seeking to employ a

Long Bay Hills , Is seeking to employ a

CUSTOMER SERVICE ATTENDANT • Deal with passenger enquiries about flight departures and arrivals • Check passengers in to their flight. Give seat numbers • Provide boarding passes and luggage labels. Tell passengers about luggage restrictions • Weigh baggage and collect any excess weight charges • Calm and reassure nervous passengers.

• Salary $16000-$18000 annum .Holidays, Weekends CONTACT: 941-5730 EMAIL: INFO@CAICOSEXPRESSAIRWAYS.COM BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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LABOURER Cleaning outside the

property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. $8.50 Hourly

THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS CIVIL AVIATION Grand Turk, Providenciales, Is seeking to employ

HANDYMAN Fix and maintain

mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines.

Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc. $8.50 Hourly

2Performing HOUSEKEEPER/CLEANER a variety of cleaning activities such as

sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms inspected according to standards. $8.00 Hourly EMAIL: NABISERV1@GMAIL.COM

40515

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

40455

CLEANER FOR ITS AIRPORT STAFF • Must be Reliable, Hard-Working and Trustworthy • Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

• Salary is @$8.00 per hour 4 Days a week • 4 Hours Daily with Weekly Pay

CONTACT 649-941-8085 OR 1-649-331-8791 EMAIL: PTAYLOR@TCICAA.TC BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD CLOSING DATE IS 29TH JANUARY, 2024 40526

RONNIE EUGENE SIMMONS

AL’S HAULING & EQUIPMENT LTD.

Millennium Highway, Blue Hills, Providenciales, Is seeking to employ

#80 Saturn Drive, South Dock Road, Providenciales, Is seeking to employ

ONE (1) LABOURER FOR JEFFERSON BALIZAIRE

• Duties: To carry out and assist with continuous maintenance work, namely Painting, apartment and residence, Interior and Exterior doors, ceiling, plumbing.

• Assisting with renovations, laying tiles, removing old and new furnishing and debris off properties and all general maintenance work.

• Salary: $8.00 hourly CONTACT: 243-6760 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APLY WITH THE LABOUR EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT. POSITION FOR RENEWAL 40430

AUTO BODY REPAIRMAN

Repaint and restore heavy equipment including handling, sand blasting equipment, cleaning and any prep work involve in restoration projects.

Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

Salary: $12.00 per hour

MECHANIC Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

Diagnostic Mechanical Repairs maintenance.

Electrical troubleshooting.

Salary: $12.00 per hour

ADVERTISE

WELDER

Must have experience in restoring heavy equipment and mig/ tig welding etc.

Must be willing to work on weekends.

Salary: $12.00 per hour

CONTACT: 649-941-4015 EMAIL: ALSHAULING@YAHOO.COM

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

IN THIS SPACE! ONLY

$33

PER WEEK

CALL 946-4664

40483

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN • Assistant to the Maintenance Supervisor.

• Work to diagnose, repair and maintain all electronic & mechanical commercial laundry, dry-cleaning and affiliated equipment such as boilers, compressors, hydraulic pumps etc.

• Min 6 years’ experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance.

• University or College certificate

required.

• Work flexible shifts including nights and on-call.

• Must be fluent in English.

• Must have exceptional computer and diagnostic skills.

• Must be self-motivated, hardworking and reliable.

• Starting pay rate: $9.00/hour.

DELIVER RESUME TO #11 VILLAGE ST. GRACE BAY, PROVO OR EMAIL TO TANYA@PIONEERTCI.COM. PLEASE DELIVER OR FAX COPY TO TCI LABOUR OFFICE: 649-946-4164

40436

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JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE 4M CONSTRUCTION CO. Leeward, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

MASON Texturing and polishing blocks, installing dressed stone, restoring old damaged work with modern techniques. Assisting in building layout, framing, sheathing and roofing structures. Use equipment and tools for tasks, etc.

Salary: 12.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-947-6909

Classifieds

A & J CATERING Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

ALBERT ALISON DELANCY Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

ALSWINE ETIENNE

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

ANNIA DEETJEN

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

ASNEL PROSPER

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

The Bight Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN GARDENER LABOURER DOMESTIC LABOURER Clean yard, WORKER HELPER empty Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Soil cultivation, digging, and forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

garbage, wash windows.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00Hourly

CONTACT: 244-1801/244-1809

CONTACT: 245-3959

CONTACT: 649-341-8624

CONTACT: 346-8047

CONTACT: 343-7118

40340

40323

CHARMANE SMITH BRECABROS STORE

CHILDREN FUN HOUSE

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40359

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40287

BEAUTY FLY SALON

CENTRAL CONSTRUCTION

#1 Morris Plaza, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

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CHARLIE’S CONSTRUCTION

Winward Rd., Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a

Airport Rd., Major Hill, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. $10.00 hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD.

CHARLIE’S DEPOT Industrial Road Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40363

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40343

Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

HAIR DRESSER

CASHIER MASON CASHIER LABOURER CARETAKER

Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers.

Salary: $10.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-344-4801

CONTACT: 331-0635

BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 40277

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40332

CONTACT: 231-6966

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 443-1047 OR CHARLIESDEPOT2020@GMAIL.COM

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

Help dressing patient, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties. Plan, prepare and monitor meals.

Run errands, remind patients of medications.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-342-5532

CONTACT: 649-344-9045

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40300

40356

40319

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40292

PROVO PONIES 32 Dolphin Lane, Long Bay Hills, Providenciales

IS URGENTLY LOOKING FOR A

FLORIST Applicant must have experience as a Floral Assistant or Florist. Must have extensive knowledge of tropical flowers, foliage and potted plants, including their names, seasonal availability and lifespan. Candidates must have experience using current styles in floral design while at the same time understanding the traditional use of certain flowers for weddings, funerals etc. salary commensurate with experience.

CONTACT: 231-3788

STABLE HAND/GUIDE WANTED

FULL TIME/$15. PER HOUR Applicant must have a minimum of 10 year experience in all aspects of stable maintenance.

This includes: • Riding and horse handling (grooming, tacking up, cleaning tack, cleaning stalls, and lunging) • Knowledge of Equine Nutrition • Must have experience in teaching English lessons and jumping to 3 feet. Teaching adults and children (mainly tourists) basic riding skills.

• Basic hoof trimming an asset.

Should know basic equine medical care.

• Experience in breaking and training young horses and handling spirited horses.

• Must be able to organize a ride, guide and supervise inexperienced riders on trail rides.

• Must have own phone.

• Must weigh 150 pounds or less.

• Must speak fluent English, second language an asset.

CALL 649-241-6350 OR BRING YOU CV BY THE STABLE OFFICE AT THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR SEND CV TO PROVOPONIESTCI@GMAIL.COM BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD.

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36 CLASSIFIEDS F & A MILLWORK & CONSTRUCTION

VACANCIES

FM DESIGN

FLORISE JOSEPH Back Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Valley Rd., Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER LABOURER CLEANER Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces.

Salary: $9.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 346-9102

BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 40279

GARY PHILOGENE VICTOR The Bight Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 247-7513

CONTACT: 1-649-241-1019

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40294

GEDEON WALKY Wilson Circle, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 243-3087/347-5970 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 40322

HG MAINTENANCE COMPANY #41 Sunset Street, Thompson Cove Is seeking to employ a

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BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40280

GALMO WILLIAMS NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 649-244-9287

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 40316

HYGIMPS CONSTRUCTION Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Rigby Hill, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

LABOURERS

FR CONSTRUCTION Kew Town, Providenciales Clean construction sites, etc. $9.00-hour / New

LABOURERS

CYNISHA SMITH The Bight, Providenciales General cleaning outside of property, etc. $8.00-hour / New

LABOURERS

ELIE’S LANDSCAPING CLEANING SERVICES Kew Town General cleaning outside of property, etc. $8.00-hour New CONTACT: 649-242-8792 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

GILLEY’S ENTERPRISES

TO RESIDE IN NORTH CAICOS (Prefer Male) Make sure property is secure in Owner’s absence Cleaning and maintaining of property especially gardening Dispose of garbage Salary: $250.00

Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, layout tools, pouring of concrete foundation.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 344-1530 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40401

GOT YOU COVERED #999 Sam Lightbourne Building, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

• Assist with container offloading • Inventory transportation assistance from bon warehouse to wholesale warehouse • Stacking of shelves with inventory and ensure shelf cleanliness.

• Ensure a clean and orderly warehouse • Garbage disposal whenever necessary Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT:

Cleaning outside the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 946-5333

INFOR@WINECELLAR.TC RENEWAL 40310

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40347

BSL CONSTRUCTION

DELICIOUS DISHES

DELUXE BAR & RESTAURANT

40309

#5 Granny Hills, Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

To do delivery.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-244-9287

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 40269

GUERLINE PIERRE Snake Hill Ave., Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER LABOURER CARPET LAYER

INFOR@WINECELLAR.TC

CONTACT:

G & J CONSTRUCTION

LABOURER DRIVER

40330

Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC LABOURER/ WORKER CARETAKER Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

FREEDOM ELECTRIC

Elite Plaza, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

New Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

Responsible for removing and installing carpets in homes, offices, and public buildings.

Renewal. $8.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 331-3887 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 40313

DORGELUS JOZINE Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC KITCHEN KITCHEN CLEANER TILEMAN WORKER MASON Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood.

Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 231-3033 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

40283

DOROTHY DELANCY The Bight Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Clean the house, wash, and iron for the family, clean windows and door frames.

Pay. 8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-0540 RENEWAL, BELONGER TO APPLY.

40405

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $10.00 hourly

CONTACT: 247-1864 BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD.

40345

DOUZ WELDING

HELPER

HELPER

CONTACT: 342-9699

CONTACT: 347-6373

CONTACT: 347-6373

40376

40377

40378

Smooth out concrete in segments to ensure the concrete is poured in level. Arrange the concrete forms. Rub cement in with spongerubber float or burlap.

Salary: $8.00 per hour.

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

EDERME GERVIL

Sweep or scrub floors, clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

Wash dishes.

Salary starts at $8.00 per hour.

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

FALCON SECURITY

Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Joining metal and assembling metal structures and equipment. repairing rusting parts and spraying.

Salary: 8.00 per hour

Cleaning all areas within the yard.

Sweeping and removing debris from outside. Help me around the house.

Salary $8.00 per hour

Cleaning all areas within the office, bathroom, sweeping, and mopping, cleaning outside the office, and assisting with other cleaning work around the office.

Salary $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 345-5904

CONTACT: 241-7351

CONTACT: 342-9699

Sweep or scrub floors, clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

Wash dishes.

Salary starts at $8.00 per hour.

FIRST TIME. BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

FAN ART PHOTO VIDEO PLUS LTD

Clean the house, wash, and iron for the family, clean windows and door frames.

Pay. $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 347-0264 RENEWAL, BELONGER TO APPLY.

40379

FREDO LOUIS

New Airport Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Providenciales, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Sweep the store.

Mop the floor. Clean bathroom. Clean management office.

Clean the door frames and windows.

Clean the ceiling.

Salary: $8.00 per hour

Clean the yard and take out the trash. Trim down trees and water the plants.

Conduct labour work around the property. $8.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 331-1073

CONTACT: 342-9699

40383

40384

WELDER CLEANER CLEANER CLEANER LABOURER RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

40380

FIRST TIME, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

40381

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

40382

RENEWAL, BELONGER TO APPLY.

OLD/NEW. BELONGER TO APPLY.

January 20-26, 2024 GENO CONSTRUCTION Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER To gather and remove rubble, dirt, and hazardous waste from construction sites, dispose of all trash, operate cleaning equipment, and maintain construction sites clean.

SALARY: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 342-9699

GRACE VARIETY STORE Front Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

GRANT’S PETROLEUM Downtown, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

JASMINE JOSEPH AGENOR South Dock Is seeking to employ a

JEAN SENIQUE MESIDOR Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Clean the store, uphold a safe working environment, clean the bathroom, replace tissues, remove the trash, assist the owner when needed.

Salary starts at $8.00 per hour.

To fuel up customer tank and storage tank.

Clean and maintain work area clean.

Salary starts at $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 341-5647

CONTACT: 241-4161

RENEWAL, BELONGER TO APPLY.

LRJ REALTY LTD/NEPTUNE VILLA

LUXURY CUTS & BRAIDS

40409

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

son, clean the house, wash, and iron for the family, clean windows and door frames.

Pay. 8.00 per hour

wash, and iron for the family, clean windows and door frames.

Pay. 8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 346-3574

CONTACT: 346-3574

CONTACT: 332-4320

40407

40387

40388

RENEWAL, BELONGER TO APPLY.

40386

RENEWAL, BELONGER TO APPLY.

MARIE FENELON

MARIE PAULE BRAS

DOMESTIC WORKER Clean the house,

DOMESTIC WORKER Clean the house,

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 346-3574

CONTACT: 346-3574

40397

40389

SERGE SOLID BUILDERS CONSTRUCTION

SHARLENE M. JOHNSON

CARETAKER STEVEDORE LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 232-4595

CONTACT: 346-9428

Texaco Plaza, Down Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BUTLER CLEANER Greeting guests, acquainting them with the villa's amenities, Researching dining and entertainment.

Pay: $10.00 per hour

Cleaning the salon, mopping the floor, washing towels. SALARY: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 333-5032

CONTACT: 241-2550

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

40395

PIERRE AUGUSTIN Snake Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

To assist my father at his house. Assisting with medication. wash, Iron, cook, goes with him to the doctor, must be bilingual.

Salary $8.00 per hour

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

New Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

wash, and iron for the family, clean windows and door frames.

Pay. $8.00 per hour

RENEWAL, BELONGER TO APPLY.

40394

PROVO STEVEDORING LTD Ports Administration Building South Dock, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Glass Shack, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Load and unload freight from cargo ships to docks, cargo imported and exported from the United States. Barrels of oil or other substances.

Salary from $10.00 to $11.00 per hour.

To gather and remove rubble, dirt, and hazardous waste from construction sites, dispose of all trash, operate cleaning equipment, and keep construction sites clean.

SALARY: $8.00 per hour

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

P.O. BOX 427. CONTACT: 941-8891

CONTACT: 342-9699

THE PINNACLE

VIP BEAUTY SALON & BARBER

40410

Grace Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Chalk Sound, South Dock, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Prepare and serve food for banquets, weddings, and corporate events. Assist with food service item stocking as required. Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen area and equipment.

SALARY: 800.00 per week

MARGARET R. HANCHELL

South Dock, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

LAS BRISAS RESTAURANT & BAR

DOMESTIC DOMESTIC COOK STORE PUMP WORKER CLEANER ATTENDANTS WORKER Take care of my Clean the house,

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

40385

CLASSIFIEDS 37

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

RENEWAL, BELONGER TO APPLY. 40393

#2 Grace Plaza, Millennium Hwy. Is seeking to employ a

Millennium Highway Is seeking to employ a

wash, and iron for the family, clean windows and door frames.

Pay. $8.00 per hour

RENEWAL, BELONGER TO APPLY.

Glass Shack, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Sweep the house.

Mop the floor. Clean the bathroom and bedroom. Empty waste baskets. Wash and iron.

Salary starts at $8.00 per hour

Millennium Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Sweep the house. Mop the floor. Clean the bathroom and replace the tissue. Clean the doors and windows.

Clean the ceiling and walls, and empty waste baskets.

Salary starts at $8.00 per hour.

RENEWAL, BELONGER TO APPLY.

MOISE FINAL CONSTRUCTION #5 Granny Hills, Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

MASON Smooth out concrete in segments to ensure the concrete is poured in level. Arrange the concrete forms. Rub cement in with spongerubber float or burlap.

Salary: $9.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 347-1783

CONTACT: 232-3007

40390

40406

FIRST TIME. BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

THECHNOPHONE Downtown, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

FIRST TIME. BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

T&G COIN LAUNDRY SERVICES Walkin’s Plaza, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

HELPER TECHNICIAN Clean the store, the company vehicles, customer’s bathroom, remove materials from storage, clean the yard, and assist with other cleaning work.

Salary: $8.00 per hour

Operating all washers and dryers, repairs, and preventative maintenance of all laundry equipment in good condition.

Salary $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 442-0110

CONTACT: 241-5286

40398

40396

RENEWAL, BELONGER TO APPLY.

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

WIDELINE JULIEN

ISLANDE ESTIMOND GEDEON

JEAN RENE FIDELUS

JOANEL TAILOR SHOP

Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

The Bight Is seeking to employ a

The Bight, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 244-3444

CONTACT: 345-7087

Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations. Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines. Measure parts such as sleeves, and mark or pinfold alteration lines.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

40408

Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

RENEWAL, BELONGER TO APPLY.

40392

RENEWAL, BELONGER TO APPLY.

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR In charge of

SALON NANNY GENERAL LABOURER WORKER HELPER TAILOR HELPER

CONTACT: 232-2011

CONTACT: 333-5032

40399

40400

coordinating all the installation, maintenance, and repair work at buildings.

Salary $396.00 per week

RENEWAL, BELONGER TO APPLY.

Keep the shampoo area clean and organized. Sweep around stylists' chairs.

Wash towels and salon equipment.

Salary: $8.00 per hour

RENEWAL, BELONGER TO APPLY.

Care for my daughter, supervise while am at work, maintain the house clean, wash dishes, clean dining & living room, wash and iron Pay: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 333-5032 RENEWAL/OLD NEW. BELONGER TO APPLY.

40391

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40348

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40317

CONTACT: 347-3638

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 40295

38 CLASSIFIEDS JOCELYN CALIXTE SEIDE Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

JUNELLE CONSTRUCTION Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

KATIA SAM KENNEDY Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

CABINET LABOURER DOMESTIC Cleaning WORKER MAKER property, pick Build, repair and install wooden cabinets, furniture and fixtures, sand cabinets to prepare for finish and spray with paint or other materials.

Salary: $10.00 Hourly

up yard waste, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. $8.00 Hourly

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-244-0893

CONTACT: 232-2020

CONTACT: 341-7120

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40284

L & M CONSTRUCTION

RESIDENCE, SOUTH DOCK ROAD Is seeking to employ a

REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN

January 20-26, 2024

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40289

LAVARDO OUTTEN 27 Robinson St., Five Cays, Providenciales, TCI Is seeking to employ a

KENYA S.E PARKER South Bank Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. $8.00 Hourly

BABYSITTER Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc. $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-242-1522

CONTACT: 348-8218

CONTACT: 345-9885

MARIE WALKIN

MAUREEN GIBSON

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40305

MAYELIN MARITZA MICHEL MERCEDES Kew Town, Behind Ball Park Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER 2 DOMESTIC CLEANER MASON BABYSITTER WORKERS

Cleaning designated areas, laundering and general household chores.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 40357

CONTACT: 649-245-4360

CONTACT: 343-3784

CONTACT: 1-649-246-3741

MCELROY DANIEL PENN

MELINDA SEYMOUR

Hospital Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

MAID FOR TCI

Cooper Jack, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Millennium Estate, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

40298

KIRK ELECTRONICS

CLEANER LABOURER BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40362

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-346-9216

Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40351

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Fix Refrigerators.

Salary: $12.00 hourly

KETTI CLOTHING SHOP

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40278

Godet Street, South Caicos Is seeking to employ a

40302

MERVIN FORBES Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices.

Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops.

Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood.

Salary: $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 241-2749

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-342-9826

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40320

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 40327

40333

MY DREAM RESTAURANT

NARADA ROBERTO WILLIAMS

NORVILUS METTELUS

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

North Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

#2 Chandel Venetian Road Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN LABOURER DOMESTIC LABOURER LABOURER DOMESTIC WORKER WORKER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 246-9888

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 231-2732

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 40272

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 40288

CONTACT: 649-241-3881

NORVILUS METTELUS

ODETTE PEARL BERNADIN

OLEM SEIDE/ISLAND DRYWALL FINISH

2 Chandel, Venetian Road Is seeking to employ a

#49 Juba Sound, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

GENERAL DOMESTIC WORKER WORKER General worker, responsible for various manual tasks such as digging trenches, unloading building materials and preparing job sites. Perform various given tasks.

Salary: $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-947-6909 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40358

Sweeping, mopping, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels, personal clothing, and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-242-5606 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 40270

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 40291

HELPER

Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 345-5615

CONTACT: 245-3136 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40311

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 40282

P & W TRUCKING DELIVERY SERVICES

DEDELENE SIMEON

LANDSCAPING SOLUTIONS

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40281

Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Domestic work, clean house, mop, make beds, cook, etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-232-3264

Behind Glass Shack, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

Musgrove Cl., Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Soil cultivation, digging, and forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

Soil cultivation, digging, and forking, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing and planting.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 341-1944

CONTACT: 341-6666

CONTACT: 247-2372

CONTACT: (649) 231-6667

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40271

40338

40337

FARMER GARDENER LABOURER LABOURER LABOURER

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40267

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

January 20-26, 2024 TURTLE BREEZE PROPERTIES Turtle Cove, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BUTLER Assisting with transportation, events and food preparation and providing excellent customer service to guest.

Salary: $3,000.00 Monthly

CONTACT: (649)333-2210 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 40307

SAMBRINA LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE SERVICE Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

CLASSIFIEDS 39

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS PELICAN BEACH HOTEL Whitby, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

QUINTON MORRIS Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE DOMESTIC WORKER WORKER Cleaning

REYES CONTRACTING Wheeland, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

RT CONSTRUCTION Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

SAMANTHA CONSTRUCTION 125 Ruby Hill, Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER LABOURER LABOURER

designated areas, laundering and general household chores.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

Cleaning outside the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 343-3784

CONTACT: 441-0019

CONTACT: 341-9013

CONTACT: 242-0952

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40312

40304

40349

SHAPAN HINSON

SHIANN A GARDINER

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: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-245-9449

SCOODIE CONSTRUCTION

SELEZNICK KEON RIGBY

Phase #2, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

The Bight Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

SHANICE ARTHUR Grand Turk, TCI Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40342

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40293

Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

TELEPHONE LABOURER LABOURER LABOURER PAINTER OPERATOR LABOURER Cleaning property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-341-8332 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 40321

QUINTON MORRIS

CONTACT: 243-4905

SONIA GRANT

VACANCIES

Cleaning designated areas, laundering and general household chores.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-343-3784

TARADO CLARE

LABOURERS

TAMARA LEMOUNT Blue Hills, Providenciales General cleaning outside property. $8.00 hr, Renewal

DOMESTIC WORKER

ANTOINE JOSEPH Five Cays, Providenciales General cleaning chores, etc. $8.00 hr

DOMESTIC WORKER

ANGELIQUE J BERTHOL Blue Hills, Providenciales General cleaning chores, etc. $8.00 hr. New

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

CONTACT: 649-242-8792

40304

40303

40361

Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, and drains.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

VACANCIES

TURKS AND CAICOS ELECTRONICS

DOMESTIC WORKER

Aviation Drive, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

KIMBELEE MISSICK (231-4234) South Dock Road $8.00 hourly General house chores etc.

BABYSITTER

STEVE NOEL (342-5115) Kewtown, Providenciales $8.00 hourly Child caring, etc.

BABYSITTER

CONTACT: 232-3867 OR

NATHALIE PAUL (342-3141) Five Cays, Providenciales Care for child etc.

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40352

RENEWAL & FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT. BELONGER APPLY WITH LABOUR DEPARTMENT 40370

RICHARDCORDERO.0822@ GMAIL.COM

CONTACT: 649-947-6909

40411

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

SEPTIC CLEANER

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

40314

40297

DOMESTIC WORKER

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 649-344-8428

CONTACT: 649-346-3074

DOMESTIC WORKER

TCI PLUMBING AND SEPTIC SERVICES

Responsible for answering incoming calls and providing information, routing calls to appropriate personnel and departments. Handle calls professionally with excellent customer service.

Salary: $10.00 hourly

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

Cooper Jack, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 343-3784

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces.

Salary: $400.00 weekly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning designated areas, laundering and general household chores.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 332-9284

Duties: Physical labour and cleaning at work site Rate: $8.00 per hour

310 Phase 2, Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 40360

40324

TC TILES

#24 A Line Avenue, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

TCI BEST CONSTRUCTION Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER 10 TILE LAYERS LABOURER Applicant must be reliable, hardworking, ensuring a safe environment for infant care. Preparing meals, washing, cleaning etc and must be able to read, understand and speak English.

Salary: $8.25 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-332-2849

Install materials floors, walls, ceilings, etc. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood. $10.00 Hourly

3 TILE LAYER HELPER

Supplies mixes materials for the tile layer.

Clean installed tiles. $9.00 hourly

CONTACT: 333-5559

Cleaning outside the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 331-8563

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

TURTLE COVE MARINA

URBAN CONSTRUCTION

URIE CASIMIR

40296

40329

Turtle Cove Is seeking to employ a

Elite Plaza, Airport Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

40354

1st Mara, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

CELLPHONE MAINTENANCE CARPENTER LABOURER ASSISTANT REPAIRMAN HELPER Repair phones and electronics.

Salary: $12.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-344-9863 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 40334

Cleaning outside the property, painting, garbage removal, trimming the trees and doing maintenance around the property.

Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $9.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-941-3781 BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 40350

Assisting the carpenter, using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.

Salary: $9.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-332-6772 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 40374

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 343-2750 BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

40326

40 CLASSIFIEDS

Senior Property Manager

NOTICE OF SALE

BY PUBLIC AUCTION

LUXURY VILLAS

Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Ltd. Of Cherokee Rd, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following properties pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

• Parcel 60002/228 Millennium Heights, Providenciales – Twobedroom, one-bathroom house approximately 840 sq. ft located in Millennium Heights, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: THERESA SADDLER • Parcel 60716/272 Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales – Lot approximately 0.48 acres located in Lake View Street, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: JAMES ARDAVANY The auction will be held at the office of Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited, 88 Cherokee Road, Providenciales at 10 o’clock in the morning on Friday, the 9th day of February 2024.

A reserved price will be fixed on all parcels and a deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids. Conditions of Sale available upon request or at the Auction.

40521

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

THE SOURCE LTD 203W Venture House

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

RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Property Oversight: • Develop and implement strategic plans for the optimal operation of luxury villas.

• Ensure properties meet and exceed the expectations of high-profile clientele.

• Client Relations: • Build and maintain strong relationships with property owners and stakeholders.

• Address and resolve client concerns promptly, ensuring satisfaction.

• Team Leadership: • Lead a team of property management professionals, fostering a culture of excellence.

• Provide guidance and support to ensure staff deliver exceptional service.

• Maintenance and Quality Assurance: • Implement and oversee preventive maintenance programs to preserve property condition.

• Conduct regular inspections to ensure adherence to luxury standards.

• Financial Management: • Develop and manage property budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility.

• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions.

COMPLIANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS:

• Ensure compliance with local regulations and industry standards.

• Address legal matters pertaining to property management activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, or related field.

• Proven experience in luxury property management, preferably in a senior role.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

• In-depth knowledge of the Turks and Caicos Islands real estate market.

• Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements for property management.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to Giri@thesource.tc. Please include “Senior Property Manager Application” in the subject line.

The company is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Applications will be accepted until February 9th, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Join us in delivering unparalleled luxury experiences in the breathtaking Turks and Caicos 40522

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 EMPLOYMENT/LABOUR DEPARTMENT.

ABOUT US:

A leading property management firm specializing in luxury accommodations, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Property Manager to oversee our exclusive portfolio of villas in the stunning Turks and Caicos Islands. Our company is dedicated to providing unparalleled service and maintaining the highest standards in luxury property management.

MARKETING AND PROMOTION:

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.

• • • •

LOCATION: TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

Collaborate with marketing teams to promote luxury villas effectively.

Participate in the creation of marketing materials to attract high-end clientele.

Luxury Villa – Butler

• • • • • • • • • •

January 20-26, 2024

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

40477

January 20-26, 2024

CLASSIFIEDS 41

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

JOB OPPORTUNITY SENIOR SOLICITOR OR ATTORNEY REQUIRED A senior solicitor or attorney is required for a busy firm based in Providenciales. The successful candidate will be a qualified real estate solicitor or attorney with at least ten years post qualification experience in the disciplines of:

work independently are essential, together with requisite experience in preparation of cases and direct client relationships.

Remuneration based on experience – Commencing at $90,000.00 per annum

• property development All suitably qualified TC Islanders • residential and commercial real are required to send applications in estate writing with full resume to: • drafting and advising on commercial contracts and leases Managing Partner • drafting and advising on Wills, Miller Simons O'Sullivan Probate and Trusts P.O. Box 260, Regent House West Regent Village The successful candidate Turks and Caicos Islands must already be called to the Fax: (649) 946-4663 Turks and Caicos Islands Bar. E-mail: mslaw@tciway.tc Excellent communication skills and ability to manage files and

PROSPECTIVE TC ISLANDER APPLICANTS MAY ALSO LODGE A COPY OF THEIR APPLICATIONS WITH THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 40511

PLANT SUPERVISOR • by Jensen, Lavatec, Chicago, • Minimum 15 yrs experience in Uni-Mac, Cissell, Ipso and order Commercial Laundry industry. parts online and track parts • Post-Secondary education in inventory.

Business Management or related.

• Must set high standards and be • Minimum 12 yrs Laundry both a team leader and builder.

Management experience.

• • Responsible to create and oversee Available to manage different all Company operations to include; work shifts as required, including efficient and organized production, nights.

• Must have excellent interpersonal staffing, training, scheduling, and communication skills. client communications, customer • Must have exceptional computer service, inventory, linen quality skills, manage all Linen specific control, • programs (Laundry Trak & Linen • Department budgets, health & Master) and be proficient in Excel. safety protocol.

• Must be fluent in English.

• Knowledgeable with all related • Starting Base Salary $45,000 equipment; washers, tunnel, press, dryers QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD EMAIL CV TO TANYA@PIONEERTCI.COM OR DELIVER TO PIONEER OFFICE IN GRACE BAY FACILITY OR CALL 441-4407.

PLEASE FAX/DELIVER COPY TO TCI LABOUR OFFICE: 649-946-4164

SOUTH BANK MARINA LTD

EXPRESS EQUIPMENT LTD

WANTED: MECHANIC

EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

40476

P.O. Box 1125, South Dock Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

ADVERTISEMENT FOR MECHANIC

South Bank Marina Ltd, located in Long Bay Hills, Providenciales, invites applications to fill the position of MECHANIC.

MECHANIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Through understanding of marine system and competency with all major brands of outboard engine.

• Complete scheduled maintenance tasks on time and within budget in accordance with the maintenance schedule.

• Complete emergency repairs as required and follow up with appropriate customers the next working day.

• If appropriately qualified, undertake electrical repair. Assist with maintenance tasks at other marinas or homes as directed.

• Service and repair the workboat as applicable. Undertake other maintenance tasks as directed by the General Manager.

• Continuously monitor the general level of maintenance of the workshop areas as informed.

• Ensure parts needed are coordinated with the parts department regularly and associated parts billed to customers.

• Record all hours spent on jobs to ensure an accurate amount is billed to customers.

• Monitor various maintenance task carried out by dockmasters. Provide training/instruction to other staff members when appropriate. Self-motivated ability to work some weekend and holidays.

• WAGE RATE: Wages are in the range of $15.00 per hour based on experience.

Application: Applications are invited from qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders and copies of the same should be submitted to the Labor Board.

These positions are currently held by eligible Work Permit Holders.

(Renewal)

NATURE OF POSITION:

• Build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements.

• Inspect machines, engines, transmissions etc. and run diagnostics tests to discover functionality issues.

• Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability.

• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner • Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems.

• Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components.

• Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery.

• Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users.

• Undertake other duties as assigned (e.g. repair of hydraulic systems, make hydraulic hoses etc.)

• Keep logs of work and report on issues.

JCB PARTS SPECIALIST (Renewal)

NATURE OF POSITION:

• Assisting technicians with all their parts needs, including but not limited to, looking up parts, ordering parts from their respective vendor, pulling parts out of inventory, and taking parts out to technicians when required to maintain and improve shop productivity.

• Ship parts orders as needed.

• Process vendor returns.

• Fill in for front counter parts employees as needed.

• Answer incoming calls promptly and process telephone orders.

• Determine customer needs and fulfill orders.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING AND DELIVERED TO SOUTH BANK MARINA, LONG BAY HILLS, PROVIDENCIALES.

Must possess suitable mechanic background (Degree preferred) as well of experience with in all aspects of automotive mobile services/ repaired industry.

Salary: With experience and qualifications salary range $12-$25 per hour.

Must have own tools

OR SEND VIA EMAIL AT CONTACT@SOUTHBANK.TC PERSONS MAY ALSO CONTACT US VIA TELEPHONE AT 649 946 5600.

DROP OFF RESUMES/CV AT THE OFFICE LOCATED ON P.O BOX 1125 SOUTH DOCK RD. OR AT LABOUR DEPARTMENT IN PROVIDENCIALES OR EMAIL: ADMIN@EXPRESEQUIPMENTJCB.COM PHONE: (649) 946-5919/ (649) 245-2897. FAX: (649) 941-7935 40474

Belongers only need apply

40499

42 CLASSIFIEDS EVA HARVEY

EXPERT TOWING

#39 Long Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

January 20-26, 2024

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

South Dock Rd. Is seeking to employ a

EXTRAORDINARY MINDS ASHLEY LEARNING CENTER 6 George Alley, Aviation Drive, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

F & A MILLWORK & CONSTRUCTION Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

FIVE STARS CLEANING Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

FORBES KANDRICK BORIAN Venetian Rd Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC CLEANER LABOURER CLEANER SPECIAL NEEDS MASON WORKER Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

Salary: $10.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 333-1655

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 40418

FRANCOIS CHARLEMAGNE Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-341-8330 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

40490

Must have a teaching degree.

Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $2,000.00 Monthly

TEACHER

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 232-1473

CONTACT: 346-9102

CONTACT: 649-245-4309

CONTACT: 232-7763

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40545

G & F CONSTRUCTION

FRANDY LOUIS Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

#52 Old Saints Baptist Yard Office, The Bight Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER LABOURER PAINTER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-347-7845 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 40460

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-245-4477 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 342-4721/241-3729 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

40425

40488

BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 405544

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40481

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40469

GASHET BAR

GEORGE GLINTON

HANDY PRO MAINTENANCE LTD

BARMAID Taking food and

CLEANER

LABOURER

Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

beverage orders, serving customers.

Renewal. $8.00 hourly

Stocking and supplying, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. $8.00 hourly

Shore Club Road Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER WAITRESS Take orders and serve food and beverages. $8.00 hourly

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. $8.00 hourly

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly, 4 days per week

CONTACT: 231-2397

CONTACT: 347-9345

CONTACT: 649-231-2763

BELONGERS APPLY AT THE LABOUR BOARD. 40537

BELONGERS APPLY AT THE LABOUR BOARD. 40529

ADIORON ACCEMA

BSL CONSTRUCTION

CHURCH OF GOD ABUNDANT LIFE

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 40415

HENRY NATHANIAL RIGBY

IMPERIAL SECURITY SERVICES

HELPER

SECURITY PHOTOGRAPHER DOMESTIC WORKER OFFICER

MUSIC CARPENTER TEACHER

CONTACT: 649-342-0874

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines.

Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 40508

EDMEE’S CLOTHING STORE Snake Hills, Millennium Highway Is seeking to employ a

Waterloo, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

INFOCUS PHOTOGRAPHY

28 Platinum St., Millennium Heights Is seeking to employ a

Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

#5 Granny Hills, Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Security of the property and monitoring of surveillance equipment.

Perform other related tasks as directed.

Salary: $9.00 per hour

• Artistic skills.

• Technical skills.

• Good communication skills.

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Patience, dedication and attention to detail.

Salary: $18.00 Hourly

Sweep the house. Mop the floor. Clean the bathroom and replace the tissue.

Clean the doors and windows. Clean the ceiling and walls. Empty waste baskets.

Salary starts at $8.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 946-2475

CONTACT: 342-0716

CONTACT: 343-0636

CONTACT: 242-1402

CONTACT: 242-1402

40478

40571

40518

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40547

EXAMPLE OF CHRIST STATION South Dock Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40416

GEORGES SEYMOUR Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

GISELLE MEME WILLIAMS South Dock, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Responsible for constructing, installing, erecting, and repairing fixtures and structures made from wood and other materials.

Salary: $8.00 to $9.00 per hour.

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

ISLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

Teach children and adolescents the fundamental principles of music and musicianship skills, music theory, and basic notation.

Salary: $1500.00 per month.

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

JOCELAINE CENATUS Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DRY WALL DOMESTIC LABOURER RADIO DOMESTIC LABOURER WORKER WORKER Load and unload containers, load customer vehicles, assist during delivery, and remove trash from the store and bathroom.

Pay: 8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 342-9699 OLD/NEW. BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

40473

HOST

Hosting various programs, church services, activities, and live broadcast entertainment. Sport and weather report. $450.00 per week.

CONTACT: 347-0264 RENEWAL, BELONGER TO APPLY.

40570

FINISHER Measure, cut, or

Sweep the house. Mop the floor. Clean the bathroom and replace the tissue.

Clean the doors and windows. Clean the ceiling and walls. Empty waste baskets.

Salary starts at $8.00 per hour

Clean the yard, clean the gutters, trim down the trees in the yard, and remove debris from the outside.

Salary: $8.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 343-0636

CONTACT: 342-1055

CONTACT: 242-0265

40528

40516

40565

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

Plastering and primer.

Pay: 9.00 per hour

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE, RENEWAL.

Clean the house, wash, and iron for the family, clean windows and door frames.

Pay. 8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 333-5032 RENEWAL, BELONGER TO APPLY. 40470

January 20-26, 2024 JV’S TRUCKING SERVICES

South Dock Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

CLASSIFIEDS 43

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS LOUISE FASHION VARIETY SHOP Residence Yard, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

MARIE PAUL BRAS Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

MP RELIABLE CONTRACTORS

OLIN’S WATER TRUCK

Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

#19, Timber Cress, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

RENAL RAYMOND DUPUY Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER LABOURER NANNY MASON DRIVER HELPER Clean the company property daily.

Inspect equipment and vehicles for cleanliness. Scrub, scrape, vacuums, and hoses.

Salary: $8.00 per hour.

Clean the store, clean customer bathroom, loading and unloading of goods. Assisting during sales and unloading containers.

Pay: $8.00 per hour

Care for my daughter, supervise while am at work, maintain the house clean, wash dishes, clean dining & living room, wash and iron Pay: 8.00 per hour

Smooth out concrete in segments to ensure the concrete is poured in level. Arrange the concrete forms. Rub cement in with spongerubber float or burlap.

Salary: $9.00 per hour.

Transport water to various locations.

Collect payment from customers. Must maintain truck clean after working hours.

Salary: $8.00 per hour.

Clean the yard and take out the trash.

Trim down trees and water the plants.

Conduct cleaning work around the property. $8.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 346-2311

CONTACT: 342-9699

CONTACT: 342-9699

CONTACT: 342-9699

CONTACT: 344-2416

CONTACT: 441-8241

40523

40517

40471

40524

40519

40479

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

OLD/NEW. BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

ROCKEFELLER

TIREMAR APARTMENT

DOMESTIC WORKER

CLEANER

CONTACT: 441-8241

CONTACT: 441-8241

Millennium Highway Is seeking to employ a

Clean the house, wash, and iron for the family, clean windows and door frames.

Pay. 8.00 per hour RENEWAL. BELONGER TO APPLY.

40472

JOCELYN CALIXTE SEIDE Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Clean the yard and take out the trash. Trim down trees and water the plants. $8.00 per hour.

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $9.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-244-0893 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 40550

LAS BRISAS RESTAURANT & BAR Chalk Sound, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

RENEWAL. BELONGER TO APPLY.

JACQUELIN DESRONVIL

JINICE GUILLAUME

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

HANDYMAN CARETAKER

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines.

Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 244-9696

CONTACT: 649-246-6080

CONTACT: 345-2228

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

School Hill, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

JOCELYN A NARCIUS Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

JOCELYN ACCILISE NARCIUS Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

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.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 345-2228

RENEWAL. BELONGER TO APPLY.

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40443

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40540

JOHNNY ETIENNE RIGBY

KENYA PORTER GREEN

KENYATTA FORBES

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house,

CLEANER LABOURER LABOURER HANDYMAN

CONTACT: 331-3080

CONTACT: 232-6808

40569

10B Outside Cl, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

RENEWAL/OLD NEW. BELONGER TO APPLY

laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 40533

LD CONSTRUCTION Tempa Ave., Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40542

LILICE TILE CONTRACTING

Behind Mara, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 331-0320

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40534

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

KLASS CONSTRUCTION

KYLE BROOKS

The Bight Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 241-1490

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

LUC SAINT JEAN

MAGIC UPHOLSTERING SHOP

40531

40422

40447

Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Applicant must be honest, reliable and willing to work.

Cleaning in and around my premises, windows and daily chores.

Assistance with odd jobs Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 246-9096 BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

40546

MARCELA EMILY MALCOLM

The Bight Is seeking to employ a

Grants Plaza Down Town #4 Is seeking to employ a

Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood.

Salary: $13.00 Hourly

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Examine furniture frames, upholstery, springs and webbing to repair furniture and frames.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 346-1897

CONTACT: 343-2245

CONTACT: 342-5450

CONTACT: 331-0819

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Chalk Sound Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN LABOURER TILE DOMESTIC UPHOLSTERER BABYSITTER LAYER WORKER HELPER Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

SALARY: $10.00 per hour

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 332-4320

CONTACT: 649-242-8570

40505

40449

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD.

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40454

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40530

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

40509

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40541

44 CLASSIFIEDS CULINARA LTD.

COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION

Airport Rd., Major Hill, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

DA CONCH SHACK #51 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DAMON SEYMOUR Long Bay Hills, Provo Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN GARDENER KITCHEN LABOURER HELPER HELPER

DOMESTIC WORKER Sweeping, mopping

Soil cultivation, digging, and forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, and other work.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 231-0337

CUTTING EDGE LANDSCAPING AND DESIGN

Ocean Club West Plaza, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

#53 Blue Mountain, Horizon Close Is seeking to employ a

January 20-26, 2024

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 40286

CONTACT: 231-4242 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

CONTACT: 241-0607

Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 946-8877

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

40331

40325

40315

FLAMINGO PHARMACY

DYNAMIC CONSTRUCTION

Is seeking to employ a

#57 Plantation Dr, Long Bay, Is seeking to employ a

Applicant must be willing to work.

Cleaning of all debris from around the house & yard. Tree trimming and assistance with tools and materials with work.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 345-1469

DIVE PROVO

Saltmills Plaza, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

1 SSI AND 1 PADI SCUBA INSTRUCTOR To teach scuba diving and guide underwater tours. This is a tourism related position and includes working weekends and public holidays.

Salary: $130 daily

CALL TO ARRANGE AN INTERVIEW: 946-5040 OR EMAIL: DIVEPROVO2020@GMAIL.COM

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

DOSSOU CONSTRUCTION

DYNAMIC CONSTRUCTION

40285

40328

#5 Load Avenue, South Dock Is seeking to employ a

#57 Plantation Dr, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $9.00 Hourly

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $10.00 hourly

CONTACT: 346-7379

CONTACT: 332-1831

WORKER PHARMACIST STEEL LABOURER LABOURER Cut, position and blot steel • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in pharmacy from accredited university • Registered with TCI Health Practitioner’s Board & MPS • 5+ years post qualification experience • Duties include: dispensing, clinical assessments, counselling, inventory management • Exceptional clinical knowledge • Willing to work long shifts, weekends & holidays • Salary range $60k - $70k p.a. commensurate with qualification and experience

PLEASE SEND APPLICATION/CREDENTIALS TO: JOBS@FLAMINGOPHARMACY.COM POSITION CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

40404

bars into concrete.

Assemble steel columns for buildings tie beams/corners/ foundation. Salary: $8 hourly / 6 days a week CONTACT: 332-1831

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO LABOUR. THIS AD IS IN SUPPORT OF A WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 40339

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

40318

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40346

BLUELOOS

PROVO BEVERAGES

14 Farm Lane, Kew Town, Is seeking to employ

Industrial Park, Providenciales, TCI, Is seeking to employ a

• Must be able to drive a stick- portable toilets and emptying septic tanks. shift truck. Have experience • Job involves heavy manual driving large commercial labour. vehicles, and have basic mechanic knowledge to keep • Salary: $7-$10 hourly, 40 hrs a truck running. week, commensurate with • Must be prepared to work experience with human waste: cleaning

• Day to day running of brewing and bottling SKILLS and canning operation.

• Winemaking and alcoholic malt beverages • Strong communication skills • Sound Technical knowledge of brewing, • Developing quality recipe formulation winemaking and distilling. and ingredients selection handling and • Understanding of microbiology and assessment of raw materials and grains. aseptic lab technique • Controlling quality of product and keeping • Ability to maintain organized records of the facility and equipment clean and brew and quality control data. operation.

• Efficient computer skills.

• Equipment maintenance and • Salary $50,000 per year or troubleshooting. commensurate with experience.

• Purchasing of raw materials.

ONE LABOURER HEAD BREWER

EMAIL: BLUELOOSLTD@GMAIL.COM BY 30 JANUARY OR WHATSAPP: 231-7448 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD POSITION CURRENTLY HELD BY PERMIT HOLDERS 40375

VACANCIES ALICE’S KITCHEN South Dock Rd. Provo KITCHEN HELPER - $8.00 P/H TEL: 649-246-5644 Clean kitchen areas and wash dishes.

VILLA DEL MAR Bonaventure Cres, Grace Bay TEL: 649-941-5160 HOUSEKEEPER - $8.00 P/H Cleaning all assigned areas GIGI’S DELI Airport Road, Provo, TEL: 649-232-6331 SALES CLERK - $8.00 P/H

Attend to customers & receive payments TC TRIPLE POWER CMR Five Cays, Provo TCI, TEL: 649-347-6850 MAINTAINER - $8.00 P/H Perform a variety of work in the maintenance And repair of facilities and equipment.

A&L TRUCKING South Dock Rd. Provo MECHANIC $8.00 P/H TEL: 342-8369 Repairing and replacing faulty vehicle parts.

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

40364

PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO INFO@TURKSHEADBEER.COM

40373

OUR COMPANY IS SEEKING BELONGERS ONLY TO APPLY TO OUR DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS WHERE THEY COULD SEE THEMSELVES WORKING. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE SOME KNOWLEDGE IN THE GAMING FIELD. PLEASE BRING DOWN YOUR CV’S OR RESUMES TO POTTS OF GOLD PARLOR.

BARMAID/ BARTENDERS Salary $8.00 must be available during the week, weekends and holidays.

SURVEILLANCE OFFICER Salary $10.00. Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience and references.

KITCHEN STAFF HELPERS $8.00 ROUTE ATTENDANT/ COOK FLOOR ATTENDANT Salary $10.00 shifts an hour that include Salary $10.00 must be available during the week, weekends and holidays. holidays and weekends.

POTTS OF GOLD PARLOR, 1 OLD AIRPORT ROAD OR EMAIL US AT ELITETCI@GMAIL.COM CONTACT # 649-332-8985 WORK PERMIT HOLDERS CURRENTLY HOLD SOME OF THESE POSITIONS

40431

January 20-26, 2024

CLASSIFIEDS 45

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER

knowledge of the A-Beka REQUIREMENTS: Curriculum • Must be a practicing Born • Must be familiar with again Christian • Must have at least 5 years Primary Education within the Caribbean. teaching experience COMPENSATION: • Bachelor's Degree in • Salary commensurate Education or equivalent with qualifications and from an accredited Experience. Suitable institution APPLICANTS can forward • Teacher Certificate/ Diploma from a recognized Resumes and copies of Qualifications, Two (2) Educational Institution Character References.

• Must have a working THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AT 667 COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CENTRE, A.O.G LEEWARD HIGHWAY, CONTACT: 339-8887 OR CELL: 243-5304 P.O. BOX 939, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS’ ISLANDS, EMAIL:CCACADEMY2008@GMAIL.COM BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

40572

KECHIE Acting on behalf of

while owner is away or at work.

TICORE SEYMOUR Phase #2, Providenciales Tel: 247-2241 LIVE-NANNY $8.50 hourly Taking care of children and doing housework.

NORMA GOODRIDGE Palm Circle E, Leeward Palms / Tel: 431-6672 GENERAL WORKER $8.50 hourly Running errands, taking Care of pets and home

TEN & SANCHEZ LTD Bronze Lane, Long Bay Tel: 341-4752 ROOFING SPECIALIST $10.00 hourly Replace, repair, and install the roofs of buildings, using a variety of materials, including shingles, bitumen, and metal.

PLUMBER HELPER $600.00 Bi-weekly Helping the plumber install pipes and fixtures.

GEORGES MACK LUNEAS Blue Hills Tel: 241-2937 DOMESTIC WORKER $8.00 hourly Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY / RENEWAL

40588

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

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.

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

omentous Ltd. is seeking qualified individuals for the following positions. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements will be considered. All candidates must be willing to work unusual hours including weekends and public holidays. All candidates must be non-smokers, must have a valid passport, and ability to travel globally. Applicants will be required to pass a written skills and fluency (English) test. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER, HOSPITALITY SALARY: $40 ANNUALLY

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

● Assist General Manager in all restaurant and bar operation duties as required ● Assist in overall restaurant and bar marketing strategy and promotions ● Help execute innovative strategies to improve sales and profitability ● Assist in menu development ● Respond to all customer service requests and properly document issues ● Hiring, training, and management of all staff ● All staff scheduling ● Assist in maintaining budgets ● Ordering all supplies and vendor/supplier management ● Facility management as needed

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

● 5+ years managing restaurants, bars, and event facilities. ● 5+ years hiring, managing and training staff ● 3+ years creating and managing operating budgets ● Experience in negotiating vendor contracts ● Meticulous attention to food and beverage costs/budgets ● Strong interpersonal and communications skills are required ● Must have a college degree in hospitality business management ● Must have ability to travel globally ● Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English ● Second language a strong asset

APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT WWW.MOMENTOUS.COM

40195

46 CLASSIFIEDS

January 20-26, 2024

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

BENETTE STUBBS Venetian Road Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

JOB ADVERTISEMENT Wymara Resort and Villas is a contemporary luxury full-service boutique resort on Grace Bay Beach.

We are looking for driven and energetic professionals with Five Star experience and who are committed to achieving excellence by ensuring Five Star standards and services are continuously delivered.

*SPA THERAPIST The Spa Therapist provides professional massage and body treatments to our guests. They must have a thorough knowledge of numerous massage modalities, possess a general understanding of body treatments and be willing to train in our spa’s specific massage and body treatment offerings.

They must possess excellent communication skills and be able to learn the product and service knowledge necessary to effectively provide wellness solutions to meet the needs of our guests. Salary Commission Based.

*RESERVATIONS MANAGER Oversee the efficient operation of the reservations department to ensure the maximization of bedrooms, hotel, and Villa sales opportunity. The Reservations Manager will collaborate with the Sales and Marketing team to develop strategic sales and promotion plans. Responsible for analyzing and providing weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecast summary, updates with recommendations to improve long term business and repeat business. Train and develop the team on upselling techniques and proactively converting sales enquiries to effectively meet and exceed budget targets. Must have at least 5/8 years’ experience in Reservation Management with working knowledge of luxury Hotel and Villa experience. Thorough understanding of the dynamics of regional & local market, local competitors, and events of the destination. Strong financial acumen with strong analytical skills. Compensation: $35k - $42k Per Annum.

*LABOURER Must have experience in a resort, knowledge of cleaning and preventative maintenance processes and pay keen attention to details. Transports and generally maintain all of Maintenance areas. Compensation: $8.00 per hour

*JR SOUS CHEF

CONTACT: 246-9639 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 40468

D’ BOYS BARBER SHOP

#10 Morris Plaza, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

Report directly to the Executive Chef. The position is responsible for assisting kitchen personnel and all related culinary activities; estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food; assist in the selection and developing of recipes; establishing presentation technique and quality standards. Plan and price menus; ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensure proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen. Must have the ability to work in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services are essential to success in this role. The ideal candidate should possess an associate degree or related culinary degree with 5 – 10 years of industry and culinary management experience.

Compensation: $35k - $46k per annum

SUPERVISOR Plans, monitors, and appraises job results. Conducts training. Implements and enforces systems, policies, and procedures.

Salary: $1000.00 hourly

CONTACT: 244-5780 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

*TALENT DEVELOPMENT & QUALITY MANAGER

40556

ELBERT’S CLEANING SERVICE Pelican Beach Drive, Whitby, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

Responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive development programs while maintaining the highest quality standards across all hotel departments. Creating an exceptional guest experience and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within our luxury establishment. Develop and manage Forbes 5-Star and LQA training programs that align with the standards to ensure certifications are maintained.

Must have a minimum of 5 – 8 years’ experience in luxury brand resorts with Forbes 5-Star and LQA accreditations. Proven experience in creating development materials, modules, and resources that are engaging, informative, and relevant to the hotel’s services and operations. Strong knowledge of quality assurance practices within the hotel industry, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a Bachelor of Science degree or a related field.

Compensation: $35k - $48k Per Annum.

LABOURER Cleaning outside the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-341-1683 BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 40492

*HOUSEMAN:

ET CONSTRUCTION

Report directly to the Housekeeping Manager. Responsible for removing soiled bed linen and remaking the bed with clean ones, sweeping the room and hallways, mopping the floor, cleaning glass windows and balconies. They also respond to guest requests and help provide customer service.

Compensation: $8.00 per hour.

2 CLEANERS

INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN CONTACT OUR HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 9AM TO 5PM ON (649)9417555. E- MAIL COVER LETTER OUTLINING YOUR INTEREST AND SUPPORTING EXPERIENCE IN A PARTICULAR POSITION ALONG WITH YOUR RESUME OR C.V. TO HR@WYMARARESORTANDVILLAS.COM

CONTACT: 1-649-344-2634

*RESTAURANT SERVER The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills with a personable, and professional demeanor. The Food and Beverage Server has exceptional customer service skills with the ability to provide guests with food and beverage services – restaurant, bar, room service, beach & pool. The successful candidate can work irregular hours. Experience in fine dining is preferred. Compensation starts at $8.00 per hour.

Five Cays Road Is seeking to employ a

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

40240

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

40482

January 20-26, 2024

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

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January 20-26, 2024

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

MARCELUS MILOT

MARCUS LIGHTBOURNE

MARIESOLANGE J. PIERRE WILLIAMS

MAX TAYLOR SHOP

South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a

Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Back Road Is seeking to employ a

MELISSA WENDY JOSEPH Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

MERCEDES BEAUTY SALON & SUPPLIES Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC NAIL LABOURER LABOURER DOMESTIC WORKER TAILOR WORKER TECHNICIAN Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

Cleaning the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.25 hourly

Sweeping, mopping, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels, personal clothing, and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Fit and study garments to determine required alterations, Sew garments, measure clothing.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-246-9224

CONTACT: 232-2267

CONTACT: 344-0981

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8 Hourly

CONTACT: 347-7899

CONTACT: 348-6374

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

40450

MICHEL BAUTISTA Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

40427

MOADY CAR WASH

By Club 2005 Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC CAR WASH WORKER ATTENDANT Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

Wash inside and outside of vehicles.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 346-3212

CONTACT: 232-7597

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40500

NOCLES CONTRACTING Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

40424

MR. GROUPER RESTAURANT & CAFETERIA #73 Princess Drive, Lower Bight Is seeking to employ a

NATHALIE PAUL

CONTACT: 649-342-0395

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD.

NBM CONSTRUCTION

NEW YORK CONSTRUCTION TCI

40465

40417

Granny Hill, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-342-3141

CONTACT: 341-0271

CONTACT: 241-3800

Granny Hills, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER LABOURER CLEANER CLEANER Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 649-331-5699

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40493

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

OLD STEEL CONSTRUCTION

OLIANA FLORVIL DORASTIN

Glass Shack, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40491

Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

40459

Hospital Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40507

OLIN’S WATER DELIVERY Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40549

ORIGIL DELIAZARD Stammers Run, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40489

OVELINE AMBROISE Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

2 DOMESTIC CARPENTER LABOURER CLEANER CLEANER WORKERS MASON Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

Salary: $9.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-947-6909

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40453

Follow blueprints and building plans.

Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

Salary: $9.00 Hourly

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-241-6380

CONTACT: 347-7366

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

P & D EMPLOYMENT

CARIBBEAN CONSTRUCTION BUILDERS #99 Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

FAUSTIN COMPERE

SITE MANAGER

LABOURER

Acting on behalf of

#99 Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

Manage offsite locations, monitor and conduct regular inspections to maintain high standard output, daily tasking etc.

Must have 8yrs experience. $20.00 Hourly

Clean yard, water plants and wash windows.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 946-5907

CONTACT: 241-2924

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40506

40498

40532

P & D EMPLOYMENT Acting on behalf of

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40552

P & D EMPLOYMENT Acting on behalf of

PRECISION BUILDERS LTD. #999, Leeward Highway 946-5907 ASSISTANT ENGINEER (NEW) Must have at least 5 years in field. $18.00 hourly MEP SOLUTIONS #999 Leeward Highway 946-5907 GENERATOR TECHNICIAN (RENEWAL) Maintenance of appliances.

SOLAR TECHNICIAN (RENEWAL) Maintenance for solar panels.

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 40553

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 344-2416/241-0422 OR OLIN.SANTANA@YAHOO.COM

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

CONTACT: 649-344-3630

FINBAR GRANT & ASSOCIATES

UNLIMITED CONSTRUCTIONS

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

40495

Millenium Highway, Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-346-1386 POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. BELONGERS AND RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.

40513

40466

Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 341-1748 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD.

40446

PIERRE B. AUGUSTIN Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER LABOURER Cleaning up around the sites, removing all trash and debris.

Salary $8.00 per hour weekly

CONTACT: 649-232-4204 TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDERS/ BELONGERS ARE ADVISE TO APPLY WITHIN THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT 40512

Cleaning property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-232-4595

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40423

January 20-26, 2024 PIERRE BORGELLA #56 Behind Mara Is seeking to employ a

MAINTENANCE MAN Maintain upkeep of apartments and assist with ongoing construction. $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 432-8459 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 40426

S&F WHOLESALE CASH AND CARRY Grand Turk, TCI Is seeking to employ a

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS PLIMPOUL BAR & RESTAURANT South Dock Is seeking to employ a

PORT ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

PRESSOIR ANOKER DUVERNY

PYGO

QUALITY FOOD SERVICES

The Bight Is seeking to employ a

Sea Shell Dr., Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

Mow or cut lawn, trim, and edge around walks, etc. Planting flowers, grass, and bushes. $8.00 Hourly

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

Providenciale, TCI Is seeking to employ a

STORE LABOURER LABOURER GARDENER CLEANER CLERK Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 344-0689 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40487

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 346-6622

CONTACT: 341-8012

CONTACT: 243-2194

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

40441

40444

40463

“S” TIMES FOUR CONSTRUCTION

“S” TIMES FOUR CONSTRUCTION

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

SAMUEL HALL

SAMUEL STUBBS

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

• Packing shelves and arrange displays.

• Keeping stock and storeroom inventory.

• Being active, occasionally lift 50 lbs.

• Collaborate with team.

• Work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Salary: $8.50 hourly

CONTACT: 649-941-7937

EMAIL RESUME TO JOBSTCI@ALLIEDCARIBBEAN.NET BELONGERS APPLY AT THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 40434

SAP’S HANDY SERVICES

Kewtown, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

To clean property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves.

To assist in disposing of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-241-0524

CONTACT: 341-2319

LABOURER LABOURER CASHIER MASON MASON DOMESTIC WORKER • Provide customer service and resolve complaints • Issue change, receipts & refunds • Account for cash register drawer and maintain periodic transaction reports.

Salary: $9.50 hourly

CONTACT: 649-946-2811

EMAIL RESUME TO JOBSTCI@ ALLIEDCARIBBEAN.NET BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 40433

SPOTLESS CLEANING SERVICES 23 Parede Ave. Town Centre Mall Building, Downtown Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 341-7375

CONTACT: 341-7375

CONTACT: 348-8927

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40451

SPRINKLER DRIP IRRIGATION South Dock Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40551

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

STYLE NAIL STUDIO SALON

SUNNY FOODS BLUE HILLS

Caicos Café Plaza, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

40458

Providenciales, TCI Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS CAN APPLY RENEWAL

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

T & M CONSTRUCTION

TECHNICAL CLEANING SERVICES REPAIR AND SUPPLIES

40535

40457

Northside, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

#76 Tampa Ave., Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

NAIL 2 DOMESTIC CARPENTER CLEANERS LABOURER DOMESTIC TECHNICIAN WORKERS Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

WORKER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-331-0818

CONTACT: 341-3168

CONTACT: 344-4801

BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

40412

VACANCIES

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40484

THE MISSION CHURCH OF GOD

KITCHEN HELPER

HEMINGWAYS RESTAURANT (941-8408) The Sands, Grace Bay Clean kitchen, wash vegetables etc. $8.00 hourly

KITCHEN HELPER

FIESTA DELIGHT (441-1901) Leeward, Providenciales Clean kitchen, wash vegetables etc. $8.00 hurly

DOMESTIC WORKER AREAN LOUIS (232-6171) Blue Hills, Providenciales General Housework, etc. $8.00 hourly

BELONGERS APPLY WITH LABOUR DEPARTMENT 40514

#192 Uncle Johns Way, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

PASTOR Provide spiritual leadership to members of a church. Preparing weekly sermons, preaching and conducting worship services. Interpret biblical scripture for the congregation.

Salary: $325.00 Weekly

CONTACT: 243-5844

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 40497

• Perform various cleaning duties • Maintain restrooms’ cleanliness • Restock supplies and trash disposal • Ensure safe usage of products • Time management skills • Report any necessary emergencies.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-946-2811

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40503

EMAIL RESUME TO JOBSTCI@ALLIEDCARIBBEAN.NET. BELONGERS APPLY AT THE LABOUR BOARD 40435

THE ROSE GARDEN

TORIBIO VIP CLEANING SERVICES

406 Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Airport Road, Spot Plaza Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER General cleaning,

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 241-1429 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

40438

laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing, etc.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 344-4801 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40504

Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients.

Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding.

Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

Salary: $9.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-245-3160 / 649-232-9261 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY 40456

Cleaning outside the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 345-2821 BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

40539

TORTILLAS

TOUSSAINT VARIETY STORE

COOK

DOMESTIC WORKER

#648 Millenium Highway, Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Behind Glass Shack, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Setting up workstations with needed ingredients and cooking equipment. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Preparing meals, washing dishes, grocery and supply shopping, general cleaning, etc.

Salary: 9.00 hourly

CONTACT: 241-2070

CONTACT: 649-947-6909

40485

40428

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

50 CLASSIFIEDS CHARITABLE JOACHIM

COOL CASH PAWN SHOP

ADRIENNE VARIETY SHOP

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

ALUCTON CLERMOND

AIRHOSTS

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

#31 Blue Hills, Providenciales, TCI Is seeking to employ a

Is seeking to employ an

Must be Knowledgeable in operating hand power tools.

Must be able to lift and move a minimum of 25 pounds on a regular basis.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Selling products and providing customer service. Greet customers and guide them in finding products they want to buy. Maintain the outlook of a store by cleaning and restocking shelves.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Perform all housekeeping duties including linen and accommodation maintenance.

Monitor report on and purchase cleaning supply inventory, trash removal, and furniture cleaning. Perform detailed deep cleans and Pet Care assistance when required.

Salary: $8.50 hourly

CONTACT: 649-344-4087

CONTACT: 649-344-7614

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

40413

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Bay Rd., Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

January 20-26, 2024

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

EXPERIENCED

SALES SHOPKEEPER HOUSEKEEPER CLEANER LABOURER PERSON Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-346-0206

40414

EMAIL: TCISLANDGROUP@GMAIL.COM BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. 40432

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

CONTACT: 246-2538 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40439

40440

BRUTUS GARDINER

C & C LIGHTBOURNE BROTHERS

#61 Sisal Road, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a

SOKOL LTD.

DOMESTIC WORKER

IS LOOKING FOR A PRIVATE CHEF and A GARDENER 217 Long Bay Beach Drive, Long Bay, Providenciales

PRIVATE CHEF

The successful candidate must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multitasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important. Must be able to create new menus, work independently, available to work seven (7) days a week.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • • • • • •

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD.

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JOB SUMMARY

Prepare ingredients to use in cooking.

Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.

Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.

Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.

Check quality of ingredients.

Grocery shopping for kitchen menu items.

• A minimum of three (3) years experience in a restaurant or hotel.

• Hard working with a willingness to work long hours including weekends and holidays.

• Fluent in French and Spanish are essential.

• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.

• Very good communication skills.

• Excellent physical condition and stamina.

Salary 60,000.00 per annum

The successful candidate will be responsible for the general maintenance of the grounds, and gardens, of three (3) private villas and to carry out numerous gardening duties requiring a minimum amount of supervision.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have knowledge of gardening tools.

• Must have an understanding of safety precautions when using these tools.

Able to work with little to no supervision.

• Must be flexible and able to work on weekends and holidays.

• Salary: $21,600.00 per annum Please note that all applications must be submitted with a valid police record, and copies of all educational certifications. Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR RESUME WITH QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE TO: INFO@SAUNDERS.TC AND THE TCI EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND LABOUR DEPARTMENT.

LIVE IN NANNY

Take care of children. $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-232-1473

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 40544

DAPHNE PENN

LABOURER DOMESTIC WORKER Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 343-0947

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40419

DEON WILSON

DEYON KIMBRAL SEYMOUR

Applicant must be honest, reliable and hard working.

Washing, cleaning and ironing.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-232-1288

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 40501

DIVAS BEAUTY SALON

Shore Club Rd., Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

Shop #4, Unit #22 Morris Plaza, Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

Shampooing, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp.

Makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, nail and skin care services.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

PAINTER LABOURER COSMETOLOGIST Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 243-8307

ELEGANCE CONSTRUCTION #21 Fresh Water Ave, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-348-0898 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40475

Cleaning outside the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. $8.00 hourly

39 Casurina Cl., South Dock Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 40496

CONTACT: 649-243-6653

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 40536

GARDENER

This positions are currently held by work permit holders.

Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

South Dock Is seeking to employ a

REQUIREMENTS:

JOB SUMMARY

ANGELA WILLIAMS

6 George Alley, Aviation Drive Is seeking to employ a

40555

CONTACT: 341-2758 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

CONTACT: 346-8881 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

40464

40452

EMLIN CHARLES Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 347-2260 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40442

ERIC L. COX South Dock Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 241-1749 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 40538

January 20-26, 2024

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UXSLENE ANDRE Glass Shack, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

VENEL CONSTRUCTION Wheeland, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

VENEL CONSTRUCTION Wheeland, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

ALLAN PARKER

DOROTHY BEEN

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

JUNIOR SEIDE

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER HANDYMAN LABOURER LABOURER LABOURER PLUMBER Clean Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and etc.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines.

Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, etc.

Salary: $9.00 hourly

workstation, lift heavy materials, empty garbage, etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-346-7125

CONTACT: 347-1700

CONTACT: 347-1700

40341

40265

TOWN TIGERS BAR

VICTORIOUS BON APPETIT & RESTAURANT

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40268

LYNDON LEWIS Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER 2 BARMAID CHEF DUTIES: To perform tasks Involving physical labour, to Assist skill workers SALARY: $8.00 per hour

Duties: To greet customers Take orders and deliver drinks.

Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 431-8150

CONTACT: 331-6005

BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS IS A FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT APPLICATION. 40367

YVON JOSEPH PETIT Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 40368

E AND V CONSTRUCTION Blue Hills, Providenciales / Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

TRADESMAN LABOURER A skilled worker that can undertake any job as a helper by profession.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-346-6622 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

40290

ENOCK SIMMONS Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 242-1358 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40353

ERB CONSTRUCTION/ BARESTE RIGBY

Blue Hills Close, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER MASON Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 231-7278 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40344

Smooth out concrete in segments to ensure the concrete poured in level.

Arrange the concrete forms. Rub cement in with sponge-rubber float or burlap.

Salary: $9.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 331-3017 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40266

Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.

Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers.

Salary: $9.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-246-3122 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 40299

DUTIES: To perform tasks Involving physical labour, to Assist skill workers SALARY: $8.00 per hour

DUTIES: To perform tasks Involving physical labour, to Assist skill workers SALARY: $8.00 per hour

Duties: Read blueprints Install, fit Plumbing pipes. And install plumbing fixtures.

Salary: $8.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 342-6120

CONTACT: 243-4125

CONTACT: 332-8463

VACANCIES

W AND O CAR RENTALS

BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS IS A FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT APPLICATION. 40365

BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS IS A FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT APPLICATION. 40366

CLEANER

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CAR WASH ATTENDANT Wash inside

BEST CLEANING SERVICES (342-8496) Five Cays, Providenciales General cleaning, etc. $8 hourly WILLIAM DELVA (341-1008) Snake Hill, Blue Hills General cleaning, lifting etc. $8 hourly

DOMESTIC WORKER LANDY NORVIL (345-6651) Kewtown, Providenciales General house chores etc. $8 hourly

FIRST TIME WORK PERMITS BELONGERS APPLY WITH LABOUR DEPARTMENT 40335

and outside of vehicles.

Salary: $8.00 hourly CONTACT: 241-4464 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 40355

BELONGERS ARE ASKED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOURBOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 40369

WILLY’S BARBER SHOP

#4 Morris Plaza, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BARBER Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 348-1832 BELONGERS TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

40264

E & V EQUIPMENT LTD. Williams Auditorium, Five Cays Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

(4) MECHANIC

Help fix company trucks. $750.00 Weekly

(5) TRUCK DRIVER Transport materials and goods. Vehicle Inspection. $660.00 Weekly

(7) EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Operates construction, hauling, and maintenance equipment. $700.00 Weekly

CONTACT: 649-941-8494 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 40301

ELC PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES 121 Man O’War Road, Long Bay Hills, PLS Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. $8.00 hourly

LABOURER

Cleaning property, pick up yard waste, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 232-1220

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 40461

ALIVE AND WELL RESORTS

HIRING

SECURITY OFFICER Applicant must have a diploma or Certificate in Surveillance, Security, and/or Combat from Police Academy or equivalent training from career in military service (i.e. Marine Corp, Army, etc.); minimum of 5 years related work experience, or police and/or military service; Applicant has the qualification or training certificate that warrants the right to bear a firearm; be able to handle a crisis in a calm, effective manner; has the ability to maintain and monitor CCTV security cameras, alarm systems and other electronic surveillance equipment; ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/ maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English; must have ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to read, write and recognize numbers, comprehend signs and symbols. ability to stand; walk; run, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or twist; and talk or hear without any difficulty whatsoever. Willing to work outside of normal hours. Salary: $8.00 / hour.

31 DOWNWIND STREET, PROVIDENCIALES, TEL: (649) 941-3121 COPIES OF RESUMES CAN BE SENT TO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY. POSITION HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDER DEADLINES FOR APPLICATIONS: JANUARY 22ND, 2024 ALL RESUMES CAN BE EMAILED OR DELIVERED TO: HR@ALIVEANDWELLRESORTS.COM

40306

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HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR • Assigning housekeeping tasks to staff and inspecting work to ensure that the prescribed standards of cleanliness are met.

• Scheduling staff shifts and organizing replacements as required.

• Investigating and addressing complaints regarding poor housekeeping service.

• Providing training to the housekeeping staff on cleaning and maintenance tasks • Check rooms and common areas, including stairways and lounge areas, for cleanliness.

• Regularly taking inventory of cleaning supplies and ordering stock as needed.

• Issuing cleaning supplies and equipment to housekeeping staff as needed.

• Screening housekeeping applicants and recommending promotions, and transfers.

• Performing various cleaning duties in instances of staff shortages.

• Establish and educate staff on cleanliness, tidiness, and hygiene standards.

• Respond to guest complaints and special requests.

• Participate in large cleaning projects as required.

• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation policies in all areas.

Salary: $25,168.00 annually.

January 20-26, 2024

• Teach private or group tennis lessons/drills.

• Develop and promote tennis, private lessons, adult classes, and other programs.

• Maintain courts in a professional manner and ensure that the environment is safe for all those who use the facility.

• Maintain tennis tools and equipment to ensure everything is in working order.

• Maximize tennis facilities to reduce attrition.

• Notify the General Manager of owners and guest complaints at the time they occur. Rectify, practicing service recover, any complaints as soon as possible.

• Must be able to interact with Members/Guests professionally, helping them with changes and last-minute requests as needed.

• Ten (10) or more years’ previous experience in tennis and resort activities in a senior leadership role Salary: $25,168.00 annually.

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

• • • • • • •

Department’s budget and stock controls management Management, development, coaching and motivating staff Maintenance of all water treatment systems Maintenance of all generators and kitchen equipment Maintenance of Pool and laundry equipment Maintenance of Air conditioning and electrical systems Preventive maintenance programs and systems for the resort’s engineering, grounds, pools, public areas and guestrooms • The ability to maintain as well as offer new avenues on all electrical and mechanical systems • At least 4 or 5 years’ experience with at least 3 or more those years in a four star resort property.

Salary: $60,000.00 annually.

• Reporting to the Inventory and Cost Control Manager.

• Repair and replace defective components in motors, generators, controllers, storage batteries, switchboards, conductors, switches and varied electrical fixtures.

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical, electromechanical, and electronic parts of machinery and equipment.

• Perform defensive repair and preservation of field, plant and shop for electronic and electrical systems, equipment, and devices.

• Test solid-state circuitry to determine defective components in analog and digital equipment along with defective parts replacement.

• Install improvements and major upgrades to electrical plant and subsystems.

• Conduct infrared analysis and field equipment examination using specialized thermo graphic imaging and digital cameras.

• Design and modify motor power control apparatus circuits.

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.

• Prepare schedules and coordinate activities with varied electrical divisions and sections.

• Ensure accurate and apt completion of all protective maintenance duties.

• Ensure to populate printed circuit boards.

Salary: $25,168.00 annually.

FIREFIGHTER

ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER

• • • • • • •

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service • Assist the Restaurant manager to lead and manage the day to day operations of the Restaurant ensuring all service standards are followed • Drive innovative promotions, menus and concepts; creating a destination of choice for both resort and external guests • Assist prepare annual budgets and administer in a fiscally responsible manner • Implement effective control of food, beverage, labor and operating expenses throughout the Restaurant.

• Assist in the preparation of the annual strategic plan and achieve the goals and targets therein • Ensure the implementation of standards in guest service and constantly seek out ways to improve product and service as well as increase volumes and profits • Assist oversee the selection, training and development of all colleagues to ensure timely recruitment and career growth • Follow department policies, procedures and service standards • Minimum of 5 years of previous Food & Beverage management experience in a leadership role Salary: $32,032.00 annually.

CHIEF ENGINEER

To respond to both airport and domestic fires and emergencies Conduct fire safety inspections of all property Perform designated training activities in line with OTAR 140 standards Act as first responders ‘Emergency Plan’ Enforce procedural rules and regulations.

Ensure the safety of guests, staff and property.

Operate and monitor security control panels, alarms and related security equipment.

• Patrol assigned areas checking for suspicious occurrences.

• Respond to and investigate situations reported to the Chief Security Officer.

• Maintain shift logs and records of occurrences and complete necessary paperwork.

Salary: $25,168.00 annually.

TENNIS INSTRUCTOR • Assist owners and guests with all tennis needs and ensure tennis policies are being followed.

CONTINUED 

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SPA TECHNICIAN • Ensuring that the spa is inviting, comfortable and relaxing and has all necessary tools needed to make each visit a memorable one.

• Delivering a variety of spa services (body treatments, massages, facials, waxing and manicure/pedicure) in a safe and comfortable manner • Be familiar with and be able to recommend Spa products and treatments as well as know pertinent hotel information.

• Frequently check with guest to promote comfort, safety and security throughout service.

• Fill out necessary reports or data at the end of each session.

• Assess guest needs and inquire about contraindications like any allergies, high blood pressure, and pregnancy before beginning the service.

• Uphold hygiene standards and follow health and safety regulations.

• Cooperate with and report on administration on any arising issues.

• Apply best practices and be up to date with market trends.

• Replenish supplies required for massages, facials and manicures on a regular basis.

• Maintain cleanliness and report deficiencies of any equipment.

Salary: $18,876.00 annually.

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF • Candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully leading/ managing in an upscale Food & Beverage environment, with strong culinary experience and training.

• Responsible for the execution of all company policies and procedures, ensuring that all services provided achieve the established standards within the agreed budgetary controls.

• Advise the Executive Chef on all matters relating to the kitchen area and ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen.

• To assist the Executive Chef in budgeting i.e food cost/payroll/etc.

• Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of the dayto-day operation.

• Organize training and development of culinary staff members through the training department • To maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items.

• To test and evaluate products for quality, paying particular attention to yield/holding qualities/market price/wastage usage of leftovers.

• Constantly inspect all food service sections during service time to ensure that the correct standards are maintained.

• Responsible for control of equipment and scheduling maintenance.

Salary: $37,752.00 annually.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR • Reporting to the Restaurant Manager.

• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of staff who serve food and beverages • Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage • Ensures alcohol inventory control system is performed at prescribed times and proper follow-up is performed in areas of concern.

• Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards.

• Works closely with the Outlets manager and the Sales and Marketing specialist in the • Development and implement of marketing promotion strategies for the Restaurant and Bar to increase revenue.

• Welcomes and greets guests with a warm friendly smile. Informs guests of specials and menu changes, makes suggestions and answers questions

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regarding food, beverages, and service.

• Processes guests’ orders and ensures all items are prepared properly and in a timely manner.

• Communicates with kitchen staff to ensure guest satisfaction with the food and service.

• Observes diners to ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service, and respond to any • additional requests.

• Clears and resets table at the end of each course or upon completion of the meal.

• Prepares guest checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales tax.

Accepts payment.

• 1 -3 years of supervisory experience in a Restaurant and/or Bar Salary: $27,456.00 annually.

SALES ASSISTANT • Coordinate and lead execution of all Group and Event-related gatherings at all properties.

• Coordinate and host Group and Event-related site inspections.

• Ensure that all team members are attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests; • Respond to all Group and Event-related guest requests, complaints and/or accidents as reported via Front Desk, Reservations, online forums, survey responses, emails, letters and/or phone calls, in an attentive, courteous, and efficient manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction.

• Immediately report any travel agent V.I.P. guest concerns and/or service recovery issues and actions taken or pending to the Director of sales • Monitor guest feedback to identify service improvement opportunities.

• Produce weekly “Event Overview” document for circulation to all hotel teams, as needed.

• Coordinate with the Sales and Marketing team as needed to communicate private events that may impact other guests and/or sales efforts.

• Assist in the development of marketing strategies to promote the hotel brand and increase Group and Event sales revenue from existing guests; report opportunities to Director of sales • Assist with the implementation of Group sales, Event, marketing, and revenue strategies.

Salary: $30,000.00 annually

OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE • Contact vendors, receive visitors for the General Manager and directs visitors to the appropriate dept. head.

• Schedule appointments for the General Manager, and all dept. heads.

• Maintains General Managers’ agenda and responses to email inquiries.

• Presents queries from owners to General Manager for review.

• Research products needed for entire resort; reviews quotes; creates POs for signature and follows up with the purchasing process.

• Assists with end of month inventories for Operating Departments • Responsible for submitting all necessary paperwork to the accounting department for proper coding and classification.

• Creates spreadsheets and presentations, and filing.

• Compile materials and maintain employee database records.

• Presents and trains new SOP’s as they are created.

• May also assist with other HR department projects and Operational requirements.

Salary: $40,000.00 annually

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• Compile requests for materials, prepare purchase orders, handle inquiries about orders.

• Gather information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.

• Ensure that what was purchased arrives on schedule and meets the purchaser’s specifications.

• respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.

• monitor inventory, perform buying duties when necessary.

• contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries.

• compare prices, specifications and delivery dates to assist in determining the best bid.

• track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders, and calculate relevant costs.

• Assist the receiving department when necessary.

• Assist with inventories when necessary.

• Assist with tagging revenue outlet inventories.

• Five years minimum of driving experience including at least two years in warehouse operations.

Salary: $21,736.00 annually

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER • • • • •

Execute and/or coordinate general accounting and related activities.

Supervise the operations of the account’s office and Night Audit.

Management of the finance function and overseeing the finance team.

Prepare End of Month journals and conduct the Closing process.

Responsible for supporting and liaising with the General Manager in meeting the strategic goals of the organization.

• Responsible for preparing and reviewing annual budgets, monthly forecasts, operating results.

• Responsible for verifying all financial reports and ensuring that all transactions are accurate and in compliance with local government regulations.

• Able to prepare and submit management reports in a timely manner and also ensure delivery deadlines.

• Able to effectively implement all accounting policies and procedures.

• Able to ensure a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard hotel assets.

• Preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flows • Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes • Preparation of Monthly P&L and Balance Sheet • Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained.

• Overseeing the Payroll process • CPA Certification (CA, CGA or CMA) • 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in hospitality financial management • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Visual One and IQware accounting software • Verbal and written English and good interpersonal skills • Capacity to plan and organize work.

• Analytical skills and problem-solving capacities.

• Bachelor’s Degree • Caribbean and Hotel experience Salary: $78,000 annually.

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• Following recipes and procedures for making pastries, including making dough from scratch or using commercial mixes • Managing the daily operations of the pastry department, including overseeing staff performance, ordering supplies, and planning menus • Preparing dessert or pastry recipes for special events such as weddings and other celebrations • Determining which ingredients are needed for each recipe and ordering supplies as needed.

• Make daily rounds of the kitchen to check on food preparation progress, identify problems, and help correct them.

• Preparing the pastry kitchen for service by setting up workstations and equipment, including refrigerators, ovens, mixers, and sinks Salary: $36,000 annually.

PRESSER (IMPERIAL LAUNDRY) • • • • • •

2 – 5 yrs experience as a Presser A minimum of 2 yrs working in a commercial laundry Knowledge in Textiles and Chemicals Be able to maintain productivity standards on a daily basis.

Operational Knowledge of Machines Ensure that dry cleaning standards and practices are used with client’s linen/garments.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

• Must be able to suggest treatment care to clients.

• Customer Service Focused Salary: $18,876.00 annually

CLUSTER COST CONTROLLER • Collaborate with the Purchasing team to determine appropriate stock levels and sourcing strategies.

• Approve new vendors and items in the inventory system and define expense codes if required.

• Review Food and Beverage and other invoices, update inventory systems, and transfer data to the A/P accounting system.

• Conduct random spot checks in Receiving, F&B Stores, and Food Production Areas.

• Inspect Food and Beverage outlets to ensure effective controls are in place.

• Analyze and approve Food and Beverage, General requisitions daily and update the inventory system.

• Conduct weekly visits to the Kitchen and outlets to monitor control measures and perform random butchery tests.

• Prepare and send daily, weekly/biweekly Food cost reports to key stakeholders.

• Handle costing and P&L preparation for major banquet/event functions and special projects.

• Check and verify discounts on POS systems, complimentary sales, and staff meals and discounts.

• Any discrepancies noticed in the monthly inventory count need to be investigated and requested to provide the reason from the respective department head.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field • 5+ years’ experience in cost accounting or financial analysis Salary: $50,000.00 annually.

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CLUSTER INCOME AUDITOR

• 5 years’ experience in the field.

• Training other kitchen staff on proper food handling procedures and safety practices

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DOMESTIC HELPER office room status are reported. Total rooms available for sale agrees with the contracted rooms available.

• Market segmentation correctly reflects the source of business and correctly reflects in the GL • Verified the room rate with agreements or reservation, check allowance for room revenue. Room revenue as per PMS is corrected in GL. • Do physical room check.

• Check mini bar revenue, laundry revenue telephone and other revenue.

• Check rebate report, discount report, complementary and house use report, no show posting, late check out etc. To ensure that every complimentary room, house use room, discount or rebate of revenue must have adequate explanation in the approval form.

• Reconcile all credit card collections again cashier summary and again lists received from bank.

• Finalizes food cover report and photocopies various documentation for food and beverage control and the Finance Department • Keys in revenue journal and distributes to Outlet Mangers and management.

• Controls dockets used in all outlets, maintaining correct sequence always used, accounting for dockets and making sure cancelled dockets are recorded accordingly.

Salary: $48,000.00 annually.

FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVERS • Greet and escort customers to their tables.

• Provide excellent customer service to guests by always smiling and providing a warm, welcoming environment.

• Present menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g. about portions, ingredients, or potential food allergies) • Prepare tables by setting up linens, silverware and glasses.

• Inform customers about the day’s specials.

• Offer menu recommendations upon request.

• Take accurate food and drinks orders, using ordering software, order slips or by memorization.

Salary: $18,876.00 annually

LABOURERS • Responsible for the overall maintenance at the resort.

• Performs work in other trades as a second man in times the primary man is not around.

• Uses all required tools, measuring and testing equipment.

• Cleans debris from work area, parts and equipment.

• Works independently and with a minimum of guidance.

• Has knowledge of basic carpentry.

• Has knowledge of air conditioning system repairs and maintenance.

• Uses involved math to perform load and circuit calculations.

• Operates facility equipment to check work as required.

Salary: $18,876.00 annually

Duties will be regular household chores, as per work permit.

Salary: $9.00 hourly.

GARDENER • Properly check and finalizes daily room revenue report including: • Must be able to push/pull carts weighing up to 150 lbs.

• Must be able to ensure the cleanliness of all areas assigned, which may include walls, floors, gardens, and grounds.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and can climb ladder several times each day.

Salary: $18,876.00 annually

CONTACT: 244-0998 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TO LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

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CORE MOBILITY DBA SIXT LTD.

ROOM ATTENDANT

Blue Heron Drive, South Dock Is seeking to employ a

CAR WASH ATTENDANT

• Consistently offer genuine professional hospitable service • Responsible for the daily cleaning of guest rooms and public areas to resort standards.

• Cleaning duties include but are not limited to - dusting, bed making, soiled linen / terry removal, vacuuming, bathroom cleaning, inside window cleaning.

• Responsible use of cleaning supplies and equipment • Return of lost property following correct resort procedures • Follow departmental policies and procedures and service standards.

• Report necessary maintenance issues.

• Attend daily briefing in housekeeping office conducted by the Department Leaders • Ensure key control procedures and adheres to Hotel’s policies with regards to security • Report observations, requests & inquiries, and Guest concerns to Floor Supervisor Housekeeping manager Salary: $18,876.00 annually

Wash inside and outside of vehicles.

Salary: $8.00 hourly CONTACT: 941-3966 EMAIL: RESERVATIONS@SIXT.TC BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD WORK PERMIT RENEWAL

40543

DWIGHT SWANN Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

WATERSPORTS MANAGER

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

• To maintain an excellent standard of customer service • Assist in the preparation, organization, delivery, and the running of activities for all guests both on and off the water.

• Ensure safety cover is of the highest standard from both the beach and safety boats.

• To ensure the highest standard of health and safety is adhered to and that guests are advised on the practical/safe use of all equipment.

• To take personal responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and security of all watersport’s equipment • To ensure that the appearance of the beach, and beach equipment always meets guest expectations.

• To set up, pack up, and help all guests use our equipment each day.

• To assist in the organization and hosting of social events, delivering briefings and always be happy to always interact with guests.

• Experience or working knowledge of Kayaking and Snorkeling.

• Manage staff reviews, appraisals and any disciplinary or grievances matters.

• Ensure all new staff follow an induction programme, are mentored, and trained.

• Ensure all watersports staff are trained, motivated, appraised and developed in a positive and effective manner.

Salary: $48,000.00 annually

CONTACT: 244-2121/241-2128 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 40494

ESPINAL CONSTRUCTION Spa Plaza, Second Floor, #14 Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER Follow blueprints.

Install structures and fixtures.

Salary: $12.00 hourly

INTERESTED PERSONS ARE ASKED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME WITH QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE TO: HR@WIHL.COM

While we welcome all applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing date February 3rd, 2024

CONTACT: 649-344-4801 40238

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Weight gain in children and adults linked to 100% fruit juice, study says Teens and adults should drink no more than eight ounces a day of 100% juice, according to national nutritional guidelines, and juice should not be seen as a healthy way to quench thirst.

“General guidance is against ‘routine’ intake — in other words, relying on juice rather than water for thirst, or consuming juice specifically for health benefits,” said Dr David Katz, a specialist in preventive and lifestyle medicine who founded the non-profit True Health Initiative, a global coalition of experts dedicated to evidencebased lifestyle medicine. He was not involved in the study.

“It’s not for daily health — it’s an occasional sweet treat. In such a context, fruit juice is a much better choice than soda, for many reasons,” said Katz in an email.

HOW JUICE IMPACTS THE BODY For some, the concern over 100% fruit juice may be baffling — fruit is healthy, right? So, what’s the difference between the fruit and its juice?

“Whole fruits and vegetables come in packages of nutrients — carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals and vitamins that are all contained with fibre. That’s how our

bodies are meant to get nutrition,” Hannon said. “When we take away the package, we take away the fibre and the structural parts of the food, and our body digests and metabolises it differently than it evolved to do so.”

Eating a whole apple, for example, doesn’t spike blood sugar levels because fructose, the sugar found naturally in fruits and some vegetables, is released slowly into the blood. Drinking apple juice, however, floods the blood with fructose.

“The blood cannot be sugary.

It’s dangerous for organs, so the body has lots of mechanisms to get rid of sugar quickly and keep our blood sugar normal,” Hannon explained. “So, the liver, which metabolizes sugars, converts a large part of those calories into a fat that can be stored easily and kept out of the blood.”

That’s not the only impact, said corresponding study author Vasanti Malik, a research scientist in the department of nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

“When you consume calories in solid form, your brain is better at registering those calories and adjusting your food intake accordingly,” Malik said. “But if

One hundred per cent fruit or vegetable juice should not be consumed as a daily serving for nutritional health, said Dr David Katz, founder of True Health Initiative. Prioritise whole fruits instead

you drink those calories, you may not feel full and begin to eat again.”

PORTION SIZES MATTER The meta-analysis, published Tuesday in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, analysed 42 studies: 17 in children and 25 among adults.

“The good thing about a metaanalysis is that it takes small studies and puts all the data together so it can be analysed as if it were one big study,” Hannon said.

In children, each additional serving per day of 100% fruit juice was associated with a 0.03 higher body mass index, or BMI, change, according to the study.

Initially, the study did not find an impact on adults due to variations

in how calories were measured, Malik said. However, when only a subset of 25 studies that did adjust for calories were reviewed, the results showed a small 0.02 change in BMI. To calculate adult BMI, weight is divided by the square of a person’s height. A child’s healthy weight range is based on a BMI between the 5th and 85th percentile on the CDC growth charts. As the calculation is more complicated, parents and caregivers should never use an adult BMI calculator to determine their child’s weight status, the CDC said.

While the changes in BMI found by the study may be tiny per person, “when you look at a small amount

over the entire population of the world that’s hugely impactful, especially since most people are not drinking 4 ounces of juice a day, which is a standard serving,” Hannon said.

“They’re drinking 16, 20, 24 ounces of juice a day, which is then associated with significant increases in BMI,” she said.

“My advice to parents is always discuss with your doctor, but don’t consider juice to be a healthy drink for when you’re thirsty.

“For snacks and treats offer your child whole fruit if your child can eat it,” Hannon added. “And if you’re using juice as a fruit serving, it should be a half of a cup, no more a day.” (CNN)

Exciting new cancer drug kinder than chemotherapy Some children with cancer are receiving a new type of drug treatment far less toxic than chemotherapy.

Arthur, 11, is one of the first to try it, at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital, for his blood cancer.

His family call the therapy “a little bit of sunshine”, since it worked without making Arthur feel much sicker.

And because it could be given on the go, rather than just in hospital, he spent more time at home with his family, enjoying more of what he loves.

He carried it with him in a rucksack - his “blina backpack”.

For Arthur, blinatumomab or blina was his only real option after his chemo had failed to clear all of his cancer and had left him very weak.

Blina is already licensed to treat adults with cancer - and experts hope to show it can safely help children too.

Arthur is back at school and pursuing hobbies again

Some 20 centres around the UK are using it off-label for children with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL).

The drug is an immunotherapy that seeks out cancer cells so the body’s own immune system can recognise and destroy them.

And this death hunt is precisely targeted - healthy cells are untouched, unlike with chemo.

Blina comes in a bag of liquid administered through a thin plastic tube that remains running into a vein in the patient’s arm for many months.

A battery-operated pump controls how quickly the drug trickles into the bloodstream - a bag can last days.

All of the kit can be carried in a backpack smaller than an A4 textbook, making it fully portable.

For Arthur, that meant he could do other things - like play on the swings in his local park - while the treatment was happening.

And unlike his intensive chemotherapy, which had stopped working anyway, it did not make him too weak to enjoy his days.

‘CONSTANT CHALLENGE’ Like other patients on blina, Arthur was given medication to cut the

chance of serious reactions or side effects before his infusion started.

At first, he had some bouts of fever and needed to stay in hospital for checks.

But shortly after, he was able to go home.

The backpack stayed with Arthur continuously, including in bed - and even though the pump makes a noise, he was able to have a decent night’s sleep.

Chemo had been rough for Arthur and moving on to blina was a relief, his mother, Sandrine, said.

“It was completely out of his control - we were living in a constant challenge as his body was getting hit by the drugs,” she said.

“We were curing him by making him feel worse - it’s a very difficult thing to process.”

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Why strength training is key to your long-term health Chances are you don’t regularly pump weights. Nor do you likely have a resistance band regimen or do squats and lunges while watching TV. But you may need to reconsider.

Strength training, whether performed with weights, bands, machines or your own body weight, is important for your long-term health. Also known as resistance training, it increases muscular strength, endurance and bone density. These exercises also decreases the risk of falls and fractures as you age, thus promoting independent living, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s why the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends adults do muscle-strengthening activities two or more days per week, working all major muscle groups at a moderate or greater intensity.

Unfortunately, a mere 30.2% of Americans meet these guidelines, according to a 2017 data analysis published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. In the same study, nearly 60% of participants said they did no strength training at all.

Resistance training also varies by locale, according to a 2020 analysis of National Health Interview Survey data. Specifically, those living in larger metropolitan areas and in the West US Census Bureau region were more likely to meet the CDC’s physical activity guidelines than those in less populated areas and other regions.

All of this is unfortunate, as resistance training is far more important than most people realize, said Dr Tommy Lundberg, an exercise researcher at the Karolinska Institute in Solna, Sweden, and author of “The Physiology of Resistance Training,” published in October.

Lundberg shares his thoughts on why we shouldn’t overlook this important component of healthy

I play, there is strong evidence that it reduces your risk of a hamstring muscle injury, which is the most common injury in soccer.

CNN: WHICH DO YOU THINK IS BEST — STRENGTH TRAINING USING YOUR BODY WEIGHT, FREE WEIGHTS, GYM EQUIPMENT OR BANDS? Lundberg: There’s nothing that strongly suggests one type of equipment is much better than another. It depends on the goals and the person.

The US Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends adults do musclestrengthening activities two or more days a week, working all major muscle groups

living.

This conversation was edited and condensed for clarity.

CNN: WHY IS STRENGTH TRAINING IMPORTANT FOR GOOD HEALTH? Dr. Tommy Lundberg: You get improved blood glucose control, especially if you have type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance. You feel better — which is a very important effect, as it can reduce stress levels — and you typically get better sleep. As you age, it helps you function better so you can carry out your daily activities for a longer period of time.

It also helps reduce your risk of falls.

CNN: DOES RESISTANCE TRAINING HELP PREVENT ANY DISEASES OR CHRONIC CONDITIONS? Lundberg: Data suggests you may have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases by strength training. But we sometimes overestimate the effects of exercise and strength

training on things like life span and cardiovascular disease risk. That’s why I prefer to mainly talk about strength training’s short-term effects, because you can bet your money on those.

CNN: DOES ANY DEMOGRAPHIC BENEFIT THE MOST FROM STRENGTH TRAINING? Lundberg: I recommend both aerobic and resistance training for all ages, but it’s fair to make a case that strength training is most important for people over 65.

That’s because of the link between strength training and better physical function, reduced falls and improved balance.

We know that sarcopenia — which is the loss of muscle strength and function that starts to develop when we’re older — especially accelerates after 70 and 80 years of age. Resistance training is the only means to effectively maintain or even increase your muscle mass.

Exciting new cancer drug kinder than ... every four days so doctors could top up the blina kit but was able to manage the treatment at home the rest of the time.

“He enjoyed the fact that he was able to hold it and be responsible - he embraced all of it,” Sandrine said.

And at the end of April 2023, Arthur had the final operation to remove the tubing from his arm.

“It was a big step - he was

free,” Sandrine said.

Doctors say blina can replace big chunks of chemo - perhaps up to 80% of it.

About 450 children a year in the UK are diagnosed with Arthur’s type of cancer.

Chief investigator and consultant paediatric haematologist Prof Ajay Vora said: “Chemotherapies are poisons that kill the leukaemic

cells but also kill and damage normal cells - and that is what causes their side effects.

“Blinatumomab is a gentler, kinder treatment.”

Another targeted immunotherapy drug, chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR-T), has also recently become available.

But it is more expensive than blina and the patient’s own cells

There is no drug available today, or any diet that we can adopt, to get the benefits that we can get from strength training.

Lundberg: There is some data indicating that a large portion of society is more sedentary today compared with the past. But life span is also increasing, and it’s estimated to continue to increase in the coming decades. So we will have a growing population of older people who will need to strengthen their muscles to be able to carry out their daily activities and remain independent, but also to reduce the burden on our health care system.

Lundberg: Strength training is an integral part of many sports, because there are countless sports where you need to jump high or move fast or produce high forces (such as when sprinting or dunking a basketball), which strength training can help with.

There is also evidence to suggest it can reduce your injury risk. For example, in soccer, which

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must be taken and then altered in the lab before being given back as the medicine, which takes time.

Thanks to all the treatment, Arthur’s cancer has now gone.

Sandrine said: “New Year was when we found out that the blina had worked and there was no residual cancer - and so that was just amazing and so we had double celebrations.” (BBC)

CNN: CAN YOU SUGGEST A STRENGTH-TRAINING REGIMEN FOR THE AVERAGE PERSON? Lundberg: The general recommendation is to do musclestrengthening activities two times per week, including all of the large muscle groups. If you want to be time effective, do one or two sets of each exercise. If you have more time, do three or four. But it’s always better to reduce the number of sets per exercise than to reduce the number of exercises.

The effort level is also quite important. You should exercise until you feel a small burning sensation and come close to the point where you can’t do another repetition. You don’t need to reach failure necessarily, but do repetitions until you feel that, OK, this is becoming quite heavy now.

CNN: WHAT’S YOUR WEEKLY ROUTINE? Lundberg: I don’t have time for long sessions, so I do frequent, very short sessions — often 10, 15 minutes of exercise. That could be a 1K run, it could be three sets of three different exercises, like jumps, push-ups, sit-ups or squats.

You can get good health effects, and even good training results, with short sessions. But you do need a relatively high intensity, and you do need to do it frequently, like a few times a week.

CNN: WHAT ELSE IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW ON THIS TOPIC? Lundberg: It’s not enough to advocate for exercise. We won’t reach those who are the most sedentary. We need to build physical activity and exercise into the environment. We need to have green areas, we need to have more outdoor gyms, maybe more physical activity in school. It has to be easier to take the stairs instead of the escalator. That perspective is important if you really want to change public health. (CNN)

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Cloned rhesus monkey created to speed medical research Chinese researchers have cloned the first rhesus monkey, a species which is widely used in medical research because its physiology is similar to humans.

They say they could speed up drug testing, as genetically identical animals give like-for-like results, providing greater certainty in trials.

Previous attempts to clone a rhesus have either not led to births or the offspring have died a few hours later.

One animal welfare group has said it is “deeply concerned” by the development.

In mammals, sexual reproduction leads to offspring made up of a mixture of genes from their father and mother. In cloning, techniques are used to create a genetically identical copy of a single animal.

The most famous cloned animal, Dolly the sheep, was created in 1996. Scientists reprogrammed a cell from another sheep to turn them into embryos which are building block cells that can grow into any part of an organism. These embryos were then implanted into Dolly’s surrogate mother.

Writing in the journal Nature communications, the researchers say they have essentially done the same thing but with a rhesus monkey. They say that the animal has remained healthy for more than two years, indicating the cloning process was successful.

Dr Falong Lu of the University

Could ReTro be the first of a new generation of cloned monkeys used by medical researchers?

of Chinese Academy of Sciences told BBC News that ‘’everyone was beaming with happiness’’ at the successful outcome.

But a spokesperson for the UK’s Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) said that the organisation believed that the animal suffering caused outweighed any immediate benefit to human patients.

Rhesus monkeys are found in the wild in Asia, with populations in Afghanistan through India, Thailand, Vietnam and China.

They are used in experiments to study infection and immunity.

The first macaque monkeys were cloned in 2018, but rhesus monkeys are preferred for medical researchers, because of their genetic similarity to humans.

The problem with this method of cloning adult cells to become embryonic is that in most attempts, mistakes are made in the reprogramming, and very few end up becoming born and fewer still are born healthy - between 1 and 3% in most mammals. And it has proved harder still with rhesus monkeys, with no births until the research team succeeded two years ago.

They discovered that in failed rhesus attempts, the placentas, which provide oxygen and nutrients to the growing foetus, were not reprogrammed properly by the cloning process and so did not develop normally.

The researchers got around the problem by not using the part of the cloned embryo that goes on

to develop into the placenta - the outer part. As the graphic below shows, they removed the inner cells - which develop into the body of the animal and inserted them into a non-cloned outer embryo which they hoped would develop into a normal placenta.

The researchers used 113 embryos, 11 of which were implanted and achieved two pregnancies and one live birth.

They named the monkey “ReTro”, after the scientific method, called “trophoblast replacement”, used to produce the animal.

The RSPCA said it had grave misgivings about the research.

“There is no immediate application for this study. We are expected to assume that human patients will benefit from these experiments, but any real-life applications would be years away and it is likely that more animal ‘models’ will be necessary in developing these technologies,” a spokesperson said.

“The RSPCA is deeply concerned about the very high numbers of animals who experience suffering and distress in these experiments and the very low success rate. Primates are intelligent and sentient animals, not just research tools”.

Prof Robin Lovell-Badge, of the Francis Crick institute in London, who strongly supports animal research when the benefits to patients outweigh the suffering to

animals, has similar concerns.

“Having animals of the same genetic make-up will reduce a source of variation in experiments.

But you have to ask if it is really worth it. ‘’The number of attempts they had is enormous. They have had to use many embryos and implant them into many surrogate mothers to get one live born animal.’’

Prof Lovell-Badge also has concerns that the scientists have produced only one live birth. ‘’You cannot make any conclusions about the success rate of this technique when you have one birth. It’s nonsense to ever propose you can. You need at least two, but preferably more.’’

In response, Dr Falong Lu told BBC News that the team’s aim is to obtain more cloned monkeys while reducing the number of embryos used. He added that all ethical approvals had been obtained for the research.

“All animal procedures in our research adhered to the guidelines set by the Animal Use and Care Committees at the Shanghai Institute of Biological Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and the Institute of Neuroscience, CAS Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology. The protocol has been approved by the Animal Use and Care Committee of the CAS Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology”. (BBC)

Peregrine lander: US Moon mission on course for fiery destruction The US company that was hoping to land on the Moon will bring its mission home to destruction in the coming hours.

Astrobotic says its Peregrine spacecraft will be directed to reenter the Earth’s atmosphere and burn up.

The lander suffered a major propellant leak shortly after launching from Florida on its Vulcan rocket last week.

Although engineers were able to stabilise the situation, the loss of oxidiser meant a safe touch-down on the lunar surface could never be attempted.

Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic has decided to dispose of the craft, rather let it wander aimlessly through space, posing a collision hazard.

The company hasn’t indicated precisely where and when Peregrine will come down, but independent

analysis of its trajectory suggests the re-entry will occur over the Pacific Ocean, somewhere east of Australia.

Astrobotic’s goal had been to deliver five US space agency (Nasa) instruments to the Moon’s surface, to study the local environment ahead of the return of astronauts later this decade.

Had the Peregrine craft been able to land successfully, it would have become the first American mission in half a century to do so, and the first ever private venture to achieve the feat.

Only government agencies from the US, the Soviet Union, China and India have managed controlled lunar landings to date.

But Astrobotic can console itself with what it did manage to accomplish from a difficult situation.

Engineers were able to diagnose

what went wrong with Peregrine and then eke out life in the lander far beyond what seemed possible at the start.

The fault was traced to leaking propellant from a ruptured oxidiser tank. This was generating a thrust, turning the craft and preventing it from keeping its solar panels constantly pointed at the Sun - vital to maintain a power supply.

The Astrobotic team worked the thrusters on Peregrine to restore stable pointing, but this of course used up even more of the rapidly depleting oxidiser.

Nonetheless, payloads onboard were activated, proving their spaceworthiness, and some were even able to gather data, such as on the nature of the radiation environment between Earth and the Moon.

One of the Nasa instruments to be started up - the Peregrine Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer (PITMS)

Artwork: How Astrobotic envisioned Peregrine on the lunar surface

- had its sensor and electronics developed in the UK by the Open University and RAL Space.

The instrument was reported to be performing well in the checkout tests. The technology should have the opportunity to fly again on later lunar missions.

Astrobotic is the first of three US companies to send a lander to the Moon this year under a new private-public partnership with Nasa.

The agency is buying transport

services from the Pittsburgh firm and two other commercial ventures - Intuitive Machines and Firefly.

Together, the trio had planned six missions to the lunar surface in 2024.

Astrobotic should get a second go in the back half of the year when it tries to land a Nasa rover called Viper. Houston-based Intuitive Machines’ first attempt is likely to launch next month. Its Nova-C craft will be aimed at the lunar south pole.

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Elton Jantjies won his first South Africa cap against Australia in 2012

Dejan Milojevic was assistant coach of Serbia before moving to the Golden State Warriors in 2021

Elton Jantjies: World Golden State Warriors assistant coach dies aged 46 Cup winner handed Golden State Warriors assistant beings” he had ever known. team for 14 years and became coach Dejan Milojevic has died at He added: “We grieve with assistant coach of the national side age of 46 after suffering a heart and for his wife Natasa, and their in December 2019. four-year ban for doping the attack. children, Nikola and Masa.

He also had a spell as head coach South Africa fly-half Elton Jantjies has been given a four-year ban from the sport for doping, the South African Institute for Drug Free Sport (SAIDS) has announced.

Jantjies, who won the 2019 World Cup with the Springboks, tested positive for Clenbuterol last year.

The banned drug can burn fat but is also found in asthma medication.

The 33-year-old had said in August he was “shocked and sad” and insisted he was innocent.

SAIDS said in the ruling: “The athlete did not exercise his right to have their case heard before

an Independent Doping Hearing Panel.”

Jantjies has not made a statement himself since the ruling but his agent, Anthony Johnson, told South African press he had been making inquiries about fighting the outcome.

The player most recently competed for French club Agen but has played for Japanese sides Red Hurricanes Osaka and Shining Oaks.

He won 46 caps for South Africa and last competed for his country in 2022. (BBC)

Serbian Milojevic fell ill at a private team dinner on Tuesday and was taken to hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Warriors said, external that “despite life-saving efforts”, Milojevic passed away late on Wednesday morning.

Head coach Steve Kerr said his assistant, who was born in Belgrade, “brought joy and light to every single day with his passion”.

Describing the news as a “shocking and tragic blow”, Kerr said Milojevic was “one of the most positive and beautiful human

“Their loss is unfathomable.”

Writing on X, formerly Twitter, the Warriors added that they are “absolutely devastated” by Milojevic’s sudden passing.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Milojevic was a “beloved colleague and dear friend to so many in the global basketball community”.

The former professional player joined Golden State in 2021 and was part of the coaching staff that led the Warriors to the NBA title in 2022.

Milojevic was part of the Serbia

of KK Buducnost in the Adriatic League in Montenegro before his move to the United States with the Warriors three years ago.

The Warriors were scheduled to play at the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, but the NBA postponed the game when the news of Milojevic’s medical emergency was released.

Nine games did take place across the NBA on Wednesday, with tributes and silences held for Milojevic.

The Warriors are scheduled to face the Dallas Mavericks at 03:00 GMT on Saturday. (BBC)

Steven Gerrard set to extend Al-Ettifaq contract Steven Gerrard is set to extend his stay as head coach at Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq, BBC Sport understands.

According to Saudi Arabian sources, the club are preparing to announce the 43-year-old has agreed a two-year extension, having joined last July.

This is despite the imminent departure of the club’s star signing and fellow ex-Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson.

The midfielder, 33, is close to joining Ajax having failed to settle in Saudi Arabia since joining for £12m in July.

Henderson is set to have his three-year contract, thought to be worth £700,000 a week, terminated.

Gerrard, however - who is reported to be one of the best-paid

Steven Gerrard has won seven of his 21 games as Al-Ettifaq manager

managers in the world on a salary of about £15m a year - is set to

confirm he will now stay in Saudi Arabia until 2027.

The Dammam-based club lie eighth in the table having finished

seventh in the Pro League last season, finishing 35 points behind champions Al-Ittihad.

Gerrard enjoyed an impressive start, masterminding five wins from the club’s first seven games of the season. But Al-Ettifaq’s form has slumped and they had not won in their last eight matches before a six week mid-season break.

He retired from playing in 2016 and his first managerial role was with Scottish club Rangers. He took over the Ibrox side in 2018 and led them to their first Scottish Premiership title in 10 years in 2020-21. (BBC) The former England midfielder then became Aston Villa boss in November 2021 but was sacked a year later after 13 wins from 40 games. (BBC)

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Anna Blinkova converted her 11th match point to beat Elena Rybakina

Rybakina beaten by Blinkova in longest tiebreak in Grand Slam history Ngetich won team gold with Kenya at the World Cross Country Championships last year

Agnes Ngetich breaks 10km road world record in Valencia Kenya’s Agnes Ngetich became the first woman to run 10km in under 29 minutes as she won the Valencia Ibercaja road race in Spain.

The 22-year-old triumphed in 28 minutes 46 seconds, beating Ethiopian Yalemzerf Yehualaw’s 2022 road world record by 28 seconds.

Compatriot Emmaculate

Anyango also ran under 29 minutes, finishing second in 28:57.

“I’m so happy. I didn’t expect this world record,” Ngetich said.

“I was coming to improve my time, at least somewhere around 29:14, but I am happy that I ran a world record.”

Ngetich equalled Beatrice Chebet’s 5km world record of

14:13 in a women’s-only race, which she set two weeks ago.

Ngetich’s 10km time bettered the women’s 10,000m track world record of 29:01.03 held by Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey.

Ngetich set the 10km world record in a women’s-only race in September with a time of 29:24.

(BBC)

Forty-two points, 14 combined match points, 31 draining minutes - and that was just the tie-break.

Elena Rybakina and Anna Blinkova played out an epic Australian Open second-round match on Thursday - one that was settled by the longest tie-break in Grand Slam singles history.

Russian Blinkova eventually converted her 10th match point to win the second-round match 6-4 4-6 7-6 (22-20).

“This day I will remember for the rest of my life,” she said.

Rybakina missed eight match points of her own in an enthralling encounter at Melbourne Park, which lasted two hours and 46 minutes.

The Kazakh third seed - who finished runner-up to Aryna Sabalenka last year - is the highest

women’s seed to fall so far.

The previous longest women’s tie-break was Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko’s 4-6 6-3 7-6 (20-18) victory over Ana Bogdan in the Wimbledon third round last year.

Those 38 points matched the men’s record from the first set of Andy Roddick’s victory against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the 2007 Australian Open. Roddick lost the tie-break but won in four sets.

“There were moments I enjoyed - and other moments it was super tough,” Blinkova said on court.

“I had so many match points.

I tried to be aggressive at these moments but my hands were shaking, and my legs too.

“I tried to be calm as hard as I could. Super happy to win in the end.” (BBC)

Jason Kelce: Philadelphia Eagles centre denies making retirement decision Philadelphia Eagles centre Jason Kelce has denied he has decided to retire - because there is “too much emotion” following his team’s play-off exit to make a decision on his future.

US media reported the 36-yearold told his team-mates he was retiring after the defeat at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

But, in his New Heights podcast, Kelce denied he has made the decision.

“There’s too much going down in the moment to really fully grasp that decision,” Kelce said.

“I just don’t think you’re in a position after a game like that to really make that decision. There’s too much emotion in the moment.

“I’m not trying to be dramatic and continue to draw this thing out.

I’m really not.

“When it’s time to officially announce what’s happening, it’ll be done in a way that’s definitive and pays respect to a lot of people that have meant a lot to me and have led to the career I’ve had.”

Kelce was selected by the Eagles in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft and has spent his entire career with the team, winning the Super Bowl in 2018.

He signed a one-year contract last March and made his 145th consecutive start for the Eagles in week six of the season, breaking the franchise record.

Centre Jason Kelce has spent his entire career with the Philadelphia Eagles

Kelce hosts the podcast with his younger brother Travis, a tight end

with the Kansas City Chiefs who has attracted significant attention

as a result of his relationship with musician Taylor Swift. (BBC)

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McLaren finished fourth in the 2023 constructors’ championship

Alfie Barbeary was sent off after being shown two yellow cards in Bath’s win over Racing 92

Bath number eight banned for three weeks after disciplinary hearing Bath number eight Alfie Barbeary has been suspended for three weeks after being sent off in his side’s Investec Champions Cup win over Racing 92.

Barbeary was shown a red card at the Rec after two yellows for an early high tackle on Max Spring and a forearm collision on Nolann Le Garrec late on.

During the hearing, the 23-yearold accepted his direct shoulder contact to Spring’s chin warranted a red card.

His acceptance of the charge and good record reduced the ban from six weeks.

Barbeary is also eligible to complete World Rugby’s Coaching Intervention course, which could

further reduce his time on the sidelines.

Successful completion of the course will make him eligible to return from Monday 29 January, which means he will miss Sunday’s trip to Toulouse in the Champions Cup and the Premiership derby at Bristol the following weekend.

Barbeary scored Bath’s second try in their bonus-point victory over Racing, which secured their place in the knockout stages of the competition.

The back-row has impressed this season with his destructive ballcarrying and was unfortunate to miss out on selection for England’s Six Nations squad. (BBC)

McLaren: Chief Andrea Stella wants to keep building momentum McLaren start 2024 confident they have continued the strong progress they made last year - but wary of the potential performance of Red Bull.

Lando Norris scored more points than any other driver bar Max Verstappen last season after McLaren upgraded their car for July’s Austrian Grand Prix.

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said his team have “not seen diminishing returns” in development of their new car.

But he is concerned the same will be the case for dominant champions Red Bull.

“Red Bull should be extremely competitive and we will see where we are and what kind of challenge we will be able to set on track,” Stella said.

Last year, Red Bull and Verstappen produced the most dominant season in Formula 1 history.

The Dutchman won 19 of the

22 races and his team-mate Sergio Perez two of the remaining three.

McLaren started 2023 with one of the slowest cars in the field but emerged as one of the leading contenders behind Red Bull in the second half of the season thanks to a remarkably effective development programme.

And McLaren feel that while their new car is looking promising, Red Bull will make at least as much progress with their new design.

Stella, talking at an event at which McLaren launched their 2024 livery, said the team had been able to continue the major steps forward they made for Austria and a subsequent major upgrade in Singapore in September.

“The gradient we established last year that led to the Austria and Singapore development, it seems like we can maintain it,” Stella said.

“In the background, we are already starting to work on further developments which we hope to

bring relatively soon in the season and they also seem to be quite interesting.

“In terms of the regulations themselves and the development at McLaren, we seem like a linear gradient of development can be maintained.”

But he pointed out that Red Bull stopped developing last year’s car relatively early in the season, which could be an ominous sign for their 2024 form.

“Competitiveness on track depends on what the opposition has done,” Stella said. “When we think specifically about Red Bull, there is one element that puts everyone in doubt as to what is going to happen in 2024, and it’s the fact that they have not developed their car very much.

“So the question is have they cashed in, accumulated developments, and they will capitalise on to next year’s car?

This is my theory.

Dubai Invitational: Tommy Fleetwood edges Rory McIlroy to clinch Dubai victory Tommy Fleetwood birdied the final two holes to win the Dubai Invitational by one shot from Rory McIlroy and Thriston Lawrence on Sunday.

It was a rollercoaster round from McIlroy, who led by a shot going into the last hole but hooked into the water and carded a bogey.

Overnight leader Fleetwood capitalised as he drained his birdie putt to post a four-under 67 and finish on 19 under.

South Africa’s Lawrence set the clubhouse target after a superb 64.

Englishman Fleetwood held a one-shot lead over world number two McIlroy going into the final round and extended his advantage

to three after the opening 10 holes.

McIlroy, who also found water on the front nine, birdied the 11th, 12th and 13th to go level with Fleetwood but faltered on the 14th green with a three-putt bogey from just three feet.

The four-time major winner bounced back with an excellent birdie on 15 and moved in front when Fleetwood dropped a shot at the next hole.

Both player birdied the 17th but McIlroy hooked his drive left at the final hole and could only manage a bogey.

That gave Fleetwood the chance to win it from 10 feet and he kept his nerve to hole it and take the win

Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy share a smile on the first tee in Sunday’s final round

with McIlroy in a tied for second with Lawrence.

“It was great - I was very happy with the way I played today but for a large majority of the round I felt like I didn’t hole some of the putts that I wanted to,” Fleetwood told

Sky Sports.

“It was great watching one the world’s greatest golfers in Rory, the way he was playing the back nine, the way he was attacking the back nine.

“It was just up and down at the

end - a sloppy bogey on 16 from not that bad an iron shot and then birdie-birdie on 17 and 18. I played very well, I was hitting it very solid [but] looked looked distinctly average on that back nine compared to the way Rory was playing.

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Michael Pereira is the current president of the TCICA

A number of junior female players were on hand for the presentation

TCIFA receives gear to support referees, U12 and U14 players The TCIFA received a quantity of gear to support their referees, U12 and U14 players from veteran coach and referee Amaro Pereira.

The Portugal-born football enthusiast said he has a passion for the game and to see young people strive.

“Having come to the USA as a 10-year-old from a small, poor

village in Portugal, being one of seven kids, I understand the struggles. Blessed and having worked hard, I love giving back and never forget where I came from. With 35 years of coaching and 15 years of refereeing, my passion for the game only grows.”

The TCIFA also extended “a special thank you to Anthony

Marabuto and Mark Ellerson, who also played a crucial role in contributing to this incredible cause.

Together, we positively impact young lives and foster a love for the beautiful game. Thank you to everyone involved! We are grateful to have a community that cares,” the FA added.

Cricket AGM set for January 26 The Turks and Caicos Cricket Association (TCICA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2024 is billed for January 26 at the Provo Christian School, Bible Street, Providenciales from 6:00pm.

According to the President of the association, Michael Pereira, the “AGM is open to all members and the public. This is the best opportunity for members to hear about the progress of the association and ask questions about the past season. Members will also have the opportunity

to give their input regarding the direction of the association for the coming season. Therefore, your attendance is warmly welcomed.”

The AGM will review the 2023 season and highlight the 2024 season.

“Our particular focus will be a major development of youth cricket. Members will be invited to vote to approve a resolution to implement the proposed restructuring by way of amending the constitution,” Pereira stated.

Olympics 2024: Ireland miss first chance to qualify with Spain shootout defeat Ireland missed their first chance to qualify for the Olympics when they lost a shootout 3-0 to Spain after the game finished goalless in Valencia.

The Irish will now face either Great Britain or Belgium in the third/fourth-place play-off on Saturday, with the winners claiming the final Paris spot.

In a tight game, Ireland did not allow the hosts a shot on goal or a penalty corner in the 60 minutes.

But they failed to take their chances before Spain won the shootout 3-0.

Roisin Upton, Sarah Hawkshaw and Hannah McLoughlin all had their efforts saved by Spanish goalkeeper Clara Perez.

After missing their first effort, Lucia Jimenez and Julia Strappato beat Ayeisha McFerran to set Spain on their way to victory before skipper Marcia Lopez wrapped up victory with a cheeky lobbed finish over the goalkeeper.

“I think we dominated the game and I’m incredibly proud of the character we showed,” said Ireland captain Katie Mullan.

“To show up today and perform

Spain players celebrate after their semi-final shootout win over Ireland

the way we did in a semi -final is something we’ll take huge confidence from going into Saturday’s game.

“Credit to Spain, they held out and shootouts can go either way sometimes. I just want to reiterate how proud I am and how united and together we are as a team.

“We take so much pride in our circle and defending it and I

think we showed that again today.

We build now and we reset and we go again exactly as we have throughout this entire tournament.”

‘THE HUNGER IS THERE - AND HUNGER IS POWERFUL’ Ireland started the game on the front foot, dominating possession in the first quarter and creating a

couple of half chances.

Mullan had the first opportunity but her shot was wide of the post then Perez was forced to make two saves from Niamh Carey and a deflection off her own defender.

The second period followed the same pattern, with Mullan forcing another save from Perez before Spain created their first real chance.

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The TCIRFU has been putting systems in place over the years to increase the growth and development of rugby at the local level

TCIRFU announces partnership with Canada’s Brock University The Turks and Caicos Islands Rugby Football Union (TCIRFU) announced a partnership between Brock University from Canada and the TCI in an effort to spread the game of rugby.

According to information from the local rugby body, Brock University students and faculty members are scheduled to visit

the TCI in February and will be engaging with students in all the high schools in the islands.

They are scheduled to assist in preparing the various TCI student-athletes for a tag rugby tournament on February 23, “while providing insight into various social, educational and societal matters.

Topics such as completing high

school, preparing for post-secondary education, etc., will be touched on”.

Brock is the only university in Canada granting a specialised Bachelor of Sport Management (BSM) degree.

The programme has an outstanding reputation within the sport industry for the quality of students and graduates.

The Brock students will be led

by Dr Laura Cousens who told the TCIRFU, that she is excited to be visiting the TCI for the second time and hopes that at the end of the trip, a collaborative relationship can be established.

Over the last 20 years, Dr Cousens’s programme of research has evolved from a focus on network forms of organisation in the areas of community sport, sport councils and sport for development to enhance the understanding of the role of sport development in communities in Canada and abroad, and inter-organisational relationships.

Dr Cousens has also investigated

networks of community sport providers using both qualitative and quantitative approaches.

It is hoped that future TCI students can study at Brock University with a form of reciprocal arrangement made between the TCI and Brock.

TCIRFU President, Keith Burant in a release said that he is excited about the prospect for TCI rugby-playing students to attend University in Canada. “Brock University is a great school that offers many different fields of study, is in the heart of the Canadian tech industry and is convenient to reach with direct flights from TCI to Canada.”

Haye-Smith set to begin 2024 season Yanique Haye-Smith looks in prime form as she heads into her 2024 season

TCI’s top female athlete, Yanique Haye-Smith is preparing to sprint off her 2024 season within the next few weeks.

The 33-year-old (34 next month), who continues to impress, is currently training and intends to start her indoor season either next weekend or the first weekend in February with a 400-metre race.

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