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VIRGIN ATLANTIC TOUCHES DOWN The Turks and Caicos Islands is now officially the eighth Caribbean destination that billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic airline is servicing.

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TCI wins Henry C. Smith Immunisation Award The Turks and Caicos Islands has for the second time won the Henry C. Smith Immunisation Award; given to an Englishspeaking Caribbean country that shows improvement in vaccination coverage in children aged five and below.

A statement from the Ministry of Health on Friday outlined that while the TCI maintains very good vaccination coverage generally, in 2022, there was a marked improvement in the primary doses of childhood vaccines.

“The TCI achieved 94% in Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) dose 1, an increase from 88% in 2021, 99% in MMR 2, an increase from 82% in 2021 and 99% in Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis Haemophilus Influenza Type B and Hepatitis B, an increase from 94% in 2021.”

The award is presented annually at the expanded programme on immunisation managers meeting, held this year in Belize. Accepting the award on behalf of the TCI was Alrisa Gardiner, Primary Health Care Manager with responsibility for the country’s Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) programme.

Commenting on the achievement, she said: “Today was truly emotional. This is the second time the TCI has won this award; we have been working tirelessly to achieve these coverages.

“We always boast of our good coverages, but we always wanted to do better because we know that there are children we are missing. Every missed child is an opportunity for the importation of a vaccine-preventable disease such as measles to arrive on our shores.

I quote one of our advisors saying ‘Vaccine-preventable diseases don’t need visas and passports to travel’.”

Gardiner said they must continue the work to maintain these high coverages and work even harder to make their disease surveillance system stronger to detect any suspected cases.

Thanking the governments for always keeping the EPI programme at the forefront of their agenda, Gardiner said the protection of the most vulnerable is paramount.

She also thanked the Ministry of Health and Human Services and PAHO/WHO representative for the Bahamas and TCI for their

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Alrisa Gardiner, Primary Health Care Manager accepting the Henry C. Smith Immunisation Award on behalf of TCI (TCIG photo)

unwavering support as no request to strengthen and improve the TCI’s programme is denied.

“Great things happen when we have great support.”

“Thirdly, I wish to thank the hardworking Public Health Nurses, nursing, and support staff of the Primary Health Care Unit for their hard work and dedication to achieving our goals for 2022.

“You are the backbone of this programme and I salute you.

Finally, I wish to thank the parents who believe in this public good.

Thank you for prioritising your children’s health and wellness and understanding the importance of protecting them from the

unknown,” Gardiner stated.

Commenting on the award, Minister of Health, Hon Shaun Malcolm expressed his gratitude and thanks to the Primary Health Manager Nurse Alrisa Gardiner and her team for the hard work they do on a daily basis.

He said the award is a testament to their unwavering commitment to the Immunisation Programme and Primary Healthcare in general in TCI. He also thanked the Permanent Secretary, Desiree Lewis; Deputy Permanent Secretaries Renessa Williams and Tamera HowellRobinson, and Chief Medical Officer Dr Nadia Astwood for their

leadership and management within the ministry on a daily basis.

While vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, polio and diphtheria have not been seen in the TCI for many years, the threat of importation of these diseases is real, the ministry advised.

“We note that with Covid-19 how easily diseases can enter countries through travel and spread and how it can affect our population.”

For residents uncertain about their child’s immunization status, they can visit any of the government-operated primary health care clinics and talk to a public health nurse.

Cabinet extends reduction of Customs Processing Fee The Customs Department has announced that on October 25, Cabinet approved the extension of the reduction of the Customs Processing Fee to 5%.

The adjustment will be effective from October 1 and is scheduled to end on March 31, 2025.

The department states that under the extension, the public will not be required to make any applications to benefit from the

reduced Customs Processing Fee. Changes will be implemented in the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) to facilitate the adjustment, allowing the public to enjoy the benefits seamlessly.

They said the new rate of 5% will be applicable to all imports during this period, providing a cost-saving opportunity for individuals and businesses alike.

“This measure is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to support economic growth and make import and export processes more accessible and affordable for everyone.

“We encourage all citizens, businesses, and stakeholders to stay updated on the latest information regarding this extension and its implications by visiting the Customs website at www.customs.gov.tc.”

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Virgin Atlantic lands in TCI to much fanfare – introduces twice weekly, nine-hour, non-stop flights

BY DELANA ISLES The Turks and Caicos Islands is now officially the eighth Caribbean destination that billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic airline is servicing.

On Wednesday, November 8, government officials met at the Howard Hamilton International Airport’s domestic departure lounge to officially welcome Virgin Atlantic to the Islands.

The new service operates between London Heathrow and HHIA with flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays until April 1, 2024, before flights switch to Tuesdays and Thursdays for the next six months.

HE Governor Dileeni DanielSelvaratnam; HE Deputy Governor Anya Williams; Premier, Hon Charles W. Misick and Hon Arlington Musgrove, Minister of Immigration and Border Control joined the Minister of Tourism, Hon Josephine Connolly in welcoming the flight, all offering remarks.

In her remarks, Minister Connolly stated: “The Turks and Caicos Islands has established a

solid reputation for luxury and excellence, making us a wellestablished brand. Our stunning beaches, crystal waters and worldclass resorts have helped us build a reputation that resonates far beyond our borders, particularly in the USA and Canada markets.

“Our commitment to providing unparalleled experiences for our visitors has earned us a distinguished position on the global tourism map.

“Today as we welcome Virgin Atlantic to our shores, we usher in a new era for our tourism industry; this direct flight connection from London to the Turks and Caicos Islands signifies a monumental shift that promise to yield numerous benefits for our nation.”

She said the introduction of direct flights signals an expansion into the European market, providing an economic boost: “With this direct connection we anticipate a surge in tourist arrivals from the UK.” Additionally: “This development opens up new opportunities for travellers to experience the luxury and beauty of TCI, we are confident that our

TCIAA workers during Virgin Atlantic’s first flight into TCI on Saturday (Photo: TCIAA)

Virgin Atlantic as it landed at the Howard Hamilton International Airport (Photo: TCIAA)

Front Row: HE the Deputy Governor, Anya Williams; Minister of Tourism, the Hon Josephine Connolly; HE Governor Dileeni Daniel Selvaratnam and Hannah Swift, Country Manager, Virgin Atlantic. Back Row: Wesley Clerveaux, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism; Hon Arlington Musgrove Minister of Immigration and Border Control; Premier, Hon Charles Washington Missick; Alvin Hegner, co-chair of the board of Experience Turks and Caicos; Deputy Premier, Hon Erwin Jay Saunders and Hon Jamel Robinson, Minister of Physical Planning and Infrastructure. (Photo provided by DMO)

unique brand of natural waters and warm hospitality will captivate the hearts of the UK and European travellers.”

She also pointed to the potential to promote luxury tourism in the Islands, allowing TCI to present its world-class resorts, exquisite dining options, and unique cultural attributes to an entirely new audience.

The minister also pointed to her government’s commitment to sustainable tourism: “As we welcome an ever-widening audience, we remain steadfast in

our commitment to sustainable tourism practices, we aim to strike a balance between growth and preservation, ensuring that our natural beauty and ecological treasures will continue to flourish for generations to come.”

In support of the new route, Connolly said her ministry and its tourism partners are dedicated to intensifying their marketing efforts in the UK and across Europe.

“The inaugural flight of Virgin Atlantic to TCI is testament to the incredible potential of our nation as a global tourist destination,” the

minister stated.

Also offering remarks was Virgin Atlantic’s Country Manager, Hannah Swift: “It is exciting to be here, and to offer people in the UK and beyond, along with our partners in Air France and KLM, a chance to come here on a non-stop flight.

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Front row: HE the Deputy Governor, Anya Williams; Country Manager, Virgin Atlantic Hannah Swift; Minister of Tourism, the Hon Josephine Connolly. From row: Stacy Cox, CEO, TCHTA; Karen Whitt, Hartling Group; Alvin Hegner, Co-Chair, Experience Turks and Caicos. Third row: Leandrea Missick, Executive Assistant, Ministry of Tourism; Tendra Musgrove, VP, TCHTA; Nikeva Ariza, Communications Manager, Airports Authority and Mary Cunningham, Travel Advisor (Photo provided by DMO)

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

PPP FOR HOWARD HAMILTON REDEVELOPMENT Premier Hon Washington Misick stated that the TCI Airports Authority is currently exploring options to afford Turks and Caicos Islanders resources for the opportunity to invest in the redevelopment of the Howard Hamilton International Airport (HHIA). The government’s announcement to pursue a public-private partnership (PPP) for the multimillion-dollar redevelopment project, which is expected to give HHIA, formerly known as the Providenciales International Airport, a life cycle of at least 40 years, has been a hot-button issue in the territory for a while now as some people are concerned that the PPP will disenfranchise Turks and Caicos Islanders. However, in an attempt to set the record straight, Premier Misick recently underscored that the PPP model does not exclude Turks and Caicos Islanders from participating in the development of the airport. During a recent interview, he said: “I want to make it very clear that the Airports Authority is in conversation and negotiation with professionals as to how they can package the deal in a way that Turks and Caicos Islanders with resources could actually invest in the programme.” When asked why the Government is seeking a PPP model instead of financing the redevelopment and expansion of the airport on its own, Misick said PPPs are better suited for large-scale and costly projects such as the multimillion expansion project. What are your thoughts?

The dangers of PPPs

Red flag

Groan! The risk of ending up with no airport and hundreds of millions in unplanned liabilities is out there. He has not read the EU audit report about PPPs, well known to economists. Risk calculation and assignment are nearly impossible, as is accountability.

Smaller and poorer countries end up having the junk dumped on them. If he is dumb enough to try a PPP he should start and learn with a smaller less crucial project.

The idea of a public-private partnership (PPP) for any so-called investment arrangement must be closely scrutinised.

The Red flag is that it involves direct, critical input and “control” by the United Kingdom government under the aegis of the public finance management ordinance, in the post-Robin Auld era, where he alleged a system of “systemic corruption”.

The Idea of a PPP under the public finance management law is a ‘treacherous road” and it must be revisited. That law limits a government’s flexibility to do the things it needs to do. At any level of society, TCIslanders would like to see their governments “control things” so that element of “control” would enable a government to benefit the people in positive ways. So where a PPP may tie the hands of a government that idea needs to be jettisoned.

The Premier states further that “I want to make it very clear that the airports authority is in conversation and negotiation with

Astronomical costs PPPs are not beneficial for the people in the long term. At the end of the day, the costs of the redevelopment will be astronomical!!!

Case in point, our hospitals. At the end of the day, we will pay over a Billion Dollars for what 30 beds??? Makes no sense at all!!!!!!!

professionals as to how they can package the deal in a way that Turks and Caicos Islanders with resources could actually invest in the programme.”

A public search of TCI laws online will reveal that as of July 2023, measures were already taken to authorise the redevelopment of the Howard Hamilton International Airport (HHIA) under the public finance management ordinance. The issue facing the government is why they would opt for PPP. Were their hands tied? Would it not have been better for them to go for a joint venture arrangement?

Apart from the usual and muchneeded appraisal, costed risk and impact assessments, and economic rationale tests, the Secretary of State, a United Kingdom Government minister, must determine whether the project may proceed. Since 2012 and the onslaught of the public finance management ordinance, the UK has determined that a Secretary of State from London must now be involved with the micromanagement of TCI’s public finances.

This is a sad state of affairs and a stricture the islands remain within until a government that can be trusted is elected or the people clamour for ultimate political independence.

This ordinance, the public finance ordinance, is really an embarrassment to the TCI people and the electorate.

It presupposes that TCI people and their so-called “leaders” cannot make sensible and informed decisions for themselves.

Why we need the “Secretary of State” from the UK, to approve a PPP, joint venture and or other kind of alternative financing, shows how far these islands have fallen.

‘Sovereign Wealth Fund’ There have been mumblings from the public and the official PDM opposition for there to be a savings or investment plan created for the people. This is a serious notion and the

government must create an avenue and an outlet for TCIslanders to invest in.

Certain built-in savings structures are embedded into the National Wealth Fund Law 2017, (colloquially referenced as the ‘Sovereign Wealth Fund’), which makes it mandatory that when in any financial year, government revenue, exceeds 5% but is less than 20%, then 50% of the excess revenue for that year shall be withdrawn from the consolidated fund and deposited to the Fund. It follows that where government revenues in any financial year exceed 20% or more, 70% of the excess of the revenue for that financial year shall be withdrawn from the consolidated fund and deposited to the Fund.

The conclusion is that all TCI government have been running huge surpluses and as such, the Sovereign Fund should have more than enough excess cash to invest in projects such as the airport expansion on behalf of the people.

The Sovereign Wealth Fund Rules should be amended to create an annual income for the people of the TCI. This is what happens in Middle Eastern countries, who have a heart and a conscience for their people.

TCIslanders must be allowed to invest in the current and future airport structures.

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Amendments to NHIB legislation make way for establishment of NISS

BY DELANA ISLES The House of Assembly this week passed the National Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2023, which makes provisions for the establishment of the National Insurance Shared Services (NISS) and better service delivery.

Presenting the Bill to the Assembly on Tuesday, November 7, was Deputy Premier, Hon. Erwin Jay Saunders.

In presenting the Bill, Saunders stated that the amendments aim to facilitate the NISS project which is a shared venture between the NIB and the NHIB. He noted that presently the NHIB and the NIB provide overlapping services, resulting in higher public costs and sub-

optimal customer service.

“So, acknowledging the necessity for enhanced efficiency and synergy and to better our service delivery, our government has proposed the integration of compliance, collection and registration functions across both agencies under the NISS framework.”

Explaining the amendments being made to the Bill, Saunders stated that to ensure the effective realisation of the NISS project the government is focusing on several key areas.

Among those amendments is the extension of the NHIB functions to shared services.

“The current NHIB legislation lacks provision for partnerships or shared services with the NIB. The

proposed amendments will enable the NHIB to formerly collaborate with the NIB in shared services,” the Deputy Premier explained.

Another amendment expands the registration category.

“The existing NHIB legislations only addresses the registration of Turks and Caicos Islanders thereby creating some uncertainties. The proposed amendments aim to resolve this by broadening the registration categories to include British Overseas Territories citizens, permanent residents, permit holders with the right to work, freelance work permit holders among others,” Saunders clarified.

A third amendment introduces the next of kin beneficiary information. Here again, the Deputy Premier explained that

Continued he is in talks to find a packaged deal for the airport redevelopment. It is a matter of the willingness of the government to enable its people to invest in the airport’s expansion. Do they want to do it or not? The track record of Turks and Caicos leaders has consistently been to “take care of myself, family, friends and cronies” first (in essence, “myself”).

Me, myself and I have always been the real meaning of TCIslanders first” in TCI public life.

While not written into the TCI Constitution, this practice is grafted in by way of practice, routine, an unwritten policy, and simply put—a way of life.

Political leaders in the TCI who went into Office “broke” leave “broke” are criticised for not taking care of themselves even at the people’s expense. Those that get rich at the expense of the people are placed on a “pedestal”.

It is the culture. It will take a lot of doing and an “amendment to that unwritten” code to enable leaders to really and truly work to empower the people.

A company or other kind of entity should be created to enable the issuance of shares to the Turks and Caicos Islander public.

There should be nothing wrong with such an entity issuing unpaid shares as a means of the entity financing the purchase for those who cannot pay upfront. Can they or will they do this?

It can mean that local monies can be used in a venture that is not so risky, as the airport system has always been a cash cow. Just like the TOLCO loan write-off, such a notion should receive bipartisan support from the Leader of the Opposition, Hon Edwin Astwood.

It does not need to be controversial at all. The real controversy will emerge when some advisor from the UK or some Grace Bay Law firm, like when they were taking advantage of the Tourist Board Employees, emerge to say, it cannot be done.

Public stakeholders Various government departments and statutory bodies could be urged and advised to create savings and investment plans, to invest in projects of this nature. Just to name a few: Investtci, the Community College, TCIAA and the list goes on. They could also provide investment packages from Digicel, FLOW, FORTIS, The Resorts etc.

This is so easy to do.

Bad decision There is no reason for the government to elect to go under the public finance ordinance, to do a PPP. This model directly involves the role and input of a British Secretary of State, sitting out there in London, doing what he likes with the future of TCI people. This is a bad decision and the Premier should have taken the route of “financing the development” and expansion.

The government could have used its own resources to finance this expansion as they have been “plush with cash” in recent years.

The way of doing this is risky in itself as the Premier is proposing to transfer the entire risk to a private partner and in carrying the risk elsewhere, the government or the TCIAA implicitly has “no control” over the direction of the projection.

This government is cash-rich and an alternative structure could have been chosen. They needed better financial and corporate advice so that certain debt issues, securities, and public share issues could have been considered instead of handing control to “one private partner”.

It is a matter that needs greater public input and participation in reaching the right model for investment. Perhaps a tender for who can design the right investment package and vehicle should be placed on the table.

the current legislation does not provide a framework for inclusion of this information, but with the amendment this will be done upon initial registration.

“This change will facilitate communication with overseas providers, particularly when medical decisions must be made on behalf of incapacitated beneficiaries or those unable to act.

The fourth change to the Ordinance will see voluntary registration for Turks and Caicos Islanders being introduced.

Saunders said the current legislation does not provide a category for Islanders who do not qualify under the existing categories, and the proposed amendment will introduce a voluntary registration option for these individuals accompanied by a specified fee.

The fifth amendment empowers compliance officers. The Deputy Premier said the current legislation does not sufficiently empower these officers for effective enforcement.

Another amendment introduces an unpaid national health insurance certificate. Saunders said this addition will provide for swift court proceedings and more efficient recovery of unpaid contributions.

Other amendments allow for garnishment of debt collection; priority of contribution in cases of insolvency which will give precedence to contributions owed to the NHIB over other debts and recovery of unpaid contributions under distress proceedings.

Others include the sharing of information between NHIB and NIB; synchronisation of payment dates between NHIB and NIB;

harmonisation of registration timelines of employers and self-employed persons and the inclusion of persons employed on ships, vessels and aircrafts.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Premier also outlined some of the benefits of the NISS initiative.

“The proposed amendments represent more than just administrative adjustments; they are a crucial step in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our healthcare system; should they be implemented the amendments are expected to yield several benefits including enhanced service delivery.

“One, the integration of shared services under NISS promises more efficient service delivery, minimising duplication and optimising operations.

“Two, improved data accuracy: a consolidated database will significantly improve data accuracy, facilitating better decision-making and more effective healthcare planning.

“Three, greater compliance: the empowerment of compliance officers coupled with the introduction of effective debt recovery methods is anticipated to boost compliance rates.

“Four, timely recovery of unpaid contributions: the introduction of the unpaid national health certificate along with the provision for garnishment will enhance the collection of unpaid contributions.”

“And five, the harmonizing and synchronisation: aligning payment and registration between the NHIB and the NIB will streamline internal procedures and improve service levels for contributors.”

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the Turks and Caicos Islands to go to the UK and do their business a lot more freely.”

Swift noted: “We, as an airline, are dedicated to the Caribbean; this is our eighth destination throughout the Caribbean and I think it goes to show that we absolutely love leisure travel and premium level travel at Virgin Atlantic, and so adding Turks and Caicos was a no-brainer for us.”

Swift also revealed that this is her first visit to the TCI. The inaugural Virgin Atlantic flight landed on Saturday, November 4, from London Heathrow to Providenciales.

Minister Connolly and

Deputy Governor Williams, who led the Turks and Caicos delegation that attended World Travel Market in London, from November 6 to 8, arrived in TCI onboard Virgin Atlantic just prior to the press conference.

The delegation included Wesley Clerveaux, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism; Alvin Hegner, cochair of the Board of Directors, Experience Turks and Caicos; Selvyn Hawkins, Chair of the Board of Turks and Caicos Airport Authority (TCIAA); Karen Whitt, Hartling Group member, and Stacy Cox, CEO of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association.

All of them attended Wednesday’s celebration.

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Soot Discharge from Carnival (Photo Credit: James Robinson)

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DECR and Carnival crew work to clean up the sludge

Carnival Magic accidentally dumps scrubber sludge into Grand Turk waters – DECR launches investigation

BY OLIVIA ROSE Carnival Cruise Line’s ship the Carnival Magic accidentally discharged a significant quantity of wastewater from its exhaust scrubber system in Grand Turk waters as it prepared to depart the port last week.

Hundreds of passengers on board Carnival Magic suffered an unexpected delay and experienced an unusual situation after a complete blackout on the dreamclass vessel they were on triggered a significant soot discharge from the ship into the surrounding water.

The black viscous consistency of the substance bobbing on the water was initially mistaken by passengers for a significant oil spill until the cruise line reported that the discharge came from the exhaust scrubber system.

The incident is currently under investigation according to the Minister of Tourism, Environment, Fisheries and Marine Affairs, Hon Josephine Connolly.

Connolly emphasised that the “Ministry and, by extension, the government remains committed to ensuring the protection and preservation of our pristine environment, and we are dedicated to responsibly addressing this incident”.

The accidental discharge which occurred on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at approximately 5:30 pm has since gained international

news coverage and sparked environmental concerns, as several passengers aboard the ship shared photos and videos across various social media platforms.

From the images shared online, crew members, line handlers, and local authorities could be seen assessing the situation.

Carnival told Cruise Hive, a popular cruise fan site, that “a momentary power outage likely contributed to the incident”.

“The Carnival Magic team is working on the clean-up of a soot discharge from the ship’s Exhaust Gas Control Systems (EGCS) that occurred while preparing for departure today from Grand Turk.”

“The ship’s departure has been delayed while we complete the clean-up, and all appropriate authorities have been informed.

We take our environmental responsibilities very seriously and will complete the proper clean-up and address any technical issues with the ship’s EGCS equipment.

Carnival Magic’s itinerary should not be impacted”, the spokesperson from Carnival Cruise Line said.

Carnival’s EGCS are commonly called “scrubbers” which are used to try and remove non-combustible particles such as soot, incompletely burned oil, and ash, from its emission stacks.

According to Carnival’s website, the Advanced Air Quality Systems (AAQS) or “scrubbers,”

Carnival clean up crew assesses the discharge - (photos shared online by passengers)

are a significant technological innovation designed to improve air emissions, meet and exceed environmental regulatory standards and support sustainable operations in the global shipping industry.

Reviewing measures Commenting on the incident, the DECR said it is actively working in collaboration with the Ports Authority and the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources and the Cruise Centre to review existing measures to prevent future incidents of this kind and enhance the efficiency of response and mitigation measures.

The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) explained that a port agent promptly notified the Port Authorities and the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources, which swiftly dispatched teams to the scene to assess the situation.

“Upon examination, it was determined that the substance

released into the water was soot, covering an estimated area of around 2000 square feet.

“In response to this incident, a comprehensive plan was implemented, which included deploying containment booms to mitigate the spread of the soot away from the ship, local operator Talbot, who was near the port area, also assisted.”

The DECR said the clean-up exercise to remove the soot from the water despite the unfavourable sea and lighting conditions was carried out assiduously with assistance from the Port Authority, Grand Turk Cruise Centre, and local volunteers.

The Carnival Magic cruise ship eventually departed from the Port of Grand Turk at approximately 8:45 pm.

Meanwhile, Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Hon Edwin Astwood raised concerns about the government’s seemingly

slothful and lacklustre approach to addressing the issue publicly.

He said: “No word, nor mention from any of the ministers or MPs, not a post, not a tweet, no mentions of concern from the government anywhere.

“Additionally, we had a House of Assembly (Thursday, November 3rd, 2023) and yet no mention from the Hon Premier nor the minister responsible for the environment.

“It seems as if they are afraid to speak to it. Why? Are they afraid to call out Carnival Cruise Line? Are they afraid to show true representation of the people’s interests?”

The Carnival Magic is a 130,000 gross-ton cruise ship built in 2011 with a capacity for 3,690 passengers and over 1,300 crew.

The ship was on a six-day cruise from Miami and was preparing to depart Grand Turk after a daylong port call when the mishap occurred.

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Downtown Providenciales inundated after heavy rainfall - (Photos: Olivia Rose)

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Traffic moves at a slothful pace as parts of Millennium Highway flood after heavy rainfall

Drainage project to curtail flooding in Provo – says PPID Minister

BY OLIVIA ROSE Efforts are underway to initiate a Drainage Capital Project to quickly alleviate flooding in Providenciales.

This comes as the poor drainage issues on the island were highlighted once again as some low-lying areas of Providenciales including Blue Hills, Five Cays, Kewtown, and along the Leeward

Highway were inundated last week following a heavy deluge of rainfall.

An initial $1.1m was allocated to the Public Works Department to carry out drainage improvement works throughout the territory in the 2023-2024 budget.

To this end, the Minister of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development (PPID), Hon Jamell Robinson,

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commenting on the issue which has long plagued residents of Provo during the rainy season, explained that the Drainage Capital Project is set to enhance the ministry’s capacity to remove excess water in a faster and more efficient manner.

“We believe that this significant investment will further strengthen our ability to combat water-related challenges in Providenciales”, Minister Robinson said in a statement.

The infrastructure minister stressed the importance of the drainage plan as residents of floodprone areas continue to bemoan the lack of proper drainage which has affected these communities for years.

He stressed that over the years, the public works department has made significant investments in equipment and infrastructure.

“Notably, we have constructed a catch basin and a pumping station specifically designed to mitigate water-related issues, even during high tide, these investments showcase our unwavering commitment to effectively address such challenges”, he added.

On the issue of maintenance, the Minister underscored that the Public Works Department continues to diligently clean drains and maintain pumps and other equipment to ensure their proper functioning.

As part of efforts to resolve the pressing issue of excessive water levels affecting various regions in Providenciales recently, the ministry said pump stations in downtown Providenciales are actively working to pump out the surplus water.

This continuous process continued until all the water had been successfully removed, ensuring smoother access for everyone in the area.

To this end, water was pulled from the Kew Town area, behind the Ball Park, and around the Town Centre Mall.

Coupled with this, pump stations were in operation for Five Cays and the South Dock area.

These pumps have been automated to efficiently address water-related concerns in this region.

Additionally, the Ministry stressed that the Leeward

Highway is equipped with strategically positioned suction valves, designed to expedite the removal of water along this major roadway.

As the ministry continues to work to improve these systems, residents are being urged to refrain from throwing garbage and other debris in the drains and in other parts of Providenciales.

“The improper disposal of waste can contribute to the blockage of our wells and drains, hindering our efforts to manage water levels effectively.

“Your responsible waste disposal will greatly assist in maintaining a clean and functional drainage system for the benefit of our community.”

The ministry further appealed to motorists with pickup trucks to be mindful while transporting items in the open beds and to take precautions to secure their cargo before leaving various venues.

“While on the road, strong winds can blow lightweight items out of the back of truck beds, potentially causing hazards on the highways and roadsides”, the ministry explained.

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Freedom of speech should not be abused “It comes with special duties and responsibilities”

I believe no one should be denied the right to speak freely. Unfortunately, in some parts of the world, freedom of speech is prohibited. Thankfully, in the Turks and Caicos Islands and many of our neighbouring countries, people are allowed to express freely how they feel.

However, freedom of speech does not mean you should be freely insulting people and saying all sorts of things about them even if the things are true. Freedom of speech must come with responsibility. We must be careful in what we say about others. We should not use freedom of speech to verbally attack people or to dehumanise people.

Freedom of speech is being used too loosely and it is being encouraged by people who should know better. In the same way people feel they have the right to say anything they want about people; people also have a right to defend themselves if they feel what others say about them is irresponsible.

BY DREXWELL SEYMOUR

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

However, no one should try to shut down individuals or media houses but they should be held accountable for being irresponsible.

All this type of behaviour can be avoided if individuals learn to control themselves, speak to the issues, and attack the issues but not the individuals.

What is freedom of speech to you? Is it saying anything you feel like saying? Is it providing opinions? Is it having the ability to speak freely without any restrictions?

“Article 19 of the UDHR states that “everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without interference” and “everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice”. The version of Article 19 in the ICCPR later amends this by stating that the exercise of these rights carries

“special duties and responsibilities” and may “therefore be subject to certain restrictions”.

When we speak, we should have a responsibility not to hurt others with our words. We should have a responsibility to have facts and to listen. If you are irresponsible, you ought to face consequences.

You can be responsible by bringing matters to the forefront that many people do not even know. You can be responsible by educating others on issues.

Be responsible by telling people the truth. Do you want anyone to be irresponsible in attacking you or your family and friends? Then why can’t we see it is wrong to attack people? Are we allowing our love for politics to make us irresponsible? Are we allowing our love for gossip to make us irresponsible? Are we being easily influenced by others by not even knowing the two sides of a story and then commenting on and

encouraging the abuse of freedom of speech?

Everybody has a right to freedom of speech but that does not mean everybody has a right to say what they want or like to say.

No one should think they can make defamatory remarks or derogatory remarks about individuals and say that is freedom of speech. Some of us are abusing freedom of speech resulting in some individuals feeling imprisoned and handicapped.

This article is by no means to shut people up but to encourage individuals to exercise their freedom of speech with responsibility.

Freedom of speech is a great way to bring awareness about issues.

It is also an effective way to hold leaders accountable.

No one should try to stop anyone from freedom of speech but at the same time, freedom of speech comes with responsibility and anyone that abuses it should face consequences.

An island in a jam: Who is tackling traffic congestion in Provo?

Transportation is crucial for commuting and the distribution of goods and services, and the impetus for economic and social growth.

However, in Providenciales, many communities lack the infrastructure necessary for feasible delivery and conveyance.

In addition to this, inadequate road facilities, sparse public transport, and rocketing costs conspire to curtail adequate delivery of, and the ability to acquire basic goods and services and, hence, hinder growth.

In the same vein, these inadequacies inhibit mobility and will inevitably restrict the efficient movements of people, as well as prevent accessibility to a wide array of commercial and social activities.

Today, we’re seeing a significant increase in vehicular traffic, in respect to the expansion of urbanisation and in areas, where road networks are always at bottleneck, a multiplicity of congested patterns exist, emerge,

BY D MARKIE SPRING D Markie Spring, a TCI resident of 15 years, is an expert in law enforcement. He worked as a detective in the Royal TCI Police Force and was director of security at Beaches Turks and Caicos.

and dissipate akin to peak hours.

So what is driving this congestion? Essentially, it occurs, when the demand surpasses the available road infrastructure and considering the acceleration of the construction industry and other economic activities, it is bound to get worse.

And considering the current birth rates the island city will become highly populated and more exposed to unbearable levels of traffic congestion and; undoubtedly, this population growth will swamp transportation capacity.

These harshly congested roads precipitate an increase in travel

time, more stops, unexpected delays, accidents, and greater commuting costs. And so, it engenders drivers’ and passengers’ inconveniences and exacerbates air pollution and noise levels.

To alleviate traffic jams; however, the government must expand traffic capacities by investing in additional roads.

We know, the costs of congestion are enormous and the most obvious is the environmental impact, as it increases harmful emissions and gives rise to health issues.

Environmental experts say, vehicle emissions are four times higher in a traffic jam; than in free-flowing

traffic.

Though costly and environmentally destructive, adequate road network is important for an efficient transportation system.

Therefore, a public bus system is encouraged, instead of driving!

Transportation economists are staunch proponents of public transportation, as buses play a key role in reducing congestion and investing in 18-seater minibuses – each bus, when full can take up to six cars off the road.

Furthermore, this is impacting the traffic flow to the airport; hence, cutting tourists’ vacation time for having to leave their hotels earlier to be on time and considering the airport authority has already eaten into travellers’ vacation by demanding a 2-hour arrival prior to boarding.

Also, determining optimal route networks from the starting point to the target destination is something that lawmakers should explore.

A road through Thompson Cove,

Richmond Hill and Blue Mountain provides an alternative route from Blue Hills and surrounding areas to Leeward and Grace Bay, without having to drive on Leeward Highway.

Another road through Blue Hills and Kewtown can be an optimal route to the airport, besides driving through Downtown and on Airport Road.

Similarly, a road from Five Cays and South Dock to Long Bay through Cheshire Hall, Venetian settlement and Juba Sound is desirable.

This strategic and sustained expansion would link communities and enable the efficient distribution of goods and services and the movement of people to workplaces, schools and hospitals.

Peak-hour traffic congestion has become part of our daily lives; however, this nuisance – though it cannot be eliminated entirely – can be drastically reduced through investment in alternative travel routes.

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Does it matter if Jesus was brown, yellow, black or white?

One topic that has been up for debate for years has been the racial identity of Jesus. Several groups I know and have been around have argued that Jesus was black and that the Bible was changed to perpetuate a Eurocentric narrative. While there is room for diversity in biblical interpretation, is the racial identity of Jesus of any spiritual importance?

I knew someone who had an interesting take on Revelation 1:14-15 - “His head and his hair were white like wool, as white as snow. And his eyes were like flames of fire. His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and his voice thundered like mighty ocean waves.” To them, this passage meant that Jesus was brown, and because he had “eyes of flame of fire,” he often “puffed” therefore, it was alright to “take a pull now and then.’ While some people still hold to some elements of this, it is worth noting that metaphorical language is used in biblical symbolism to convey spiritual attributes, not describe physical features.

Furthermore, the claim that the Bible has been systematically altered to promote a Eurocentric narrative lacks evidence. Scholars

KENYATTA E. LEWIS Kenyatta Lewis is the pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel, a growing church committed to taking followers of Jesus deeper and going further in their faith. Besides loving, serving, and helping people he has watched the extended Director’s cut of the Lord of the Rings trilogy multiple times.

have meticulously studied the preservation and transmission of the biblical text, and while translations may differ, the core message remains consistent across various versions. Accusations of deliberate manipulation raise questions about the credibility of historical and biblical scholarship, which overwhelmingly supports the reliability of the biblical texts.

The emphasis on Jesus’ racial identity diverts attention from the central message of Christianity – the redemptive work of Christ for all humanity. The New Testament consistently emphasizes that there is no distinction based on race or ethnicity in Christ. Galatians 3:28 (NIV) asserts, “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” This foundational

Christian principle transcends racial boundaries, emphasizing unity in Christ rather than division based on physical characteristics.

Moreover, the insistence on Jesus being of a specific racial background risks perpetuating a form of racial supremacy that Christianity inherently challenges.

The essence of Christianity lies in spiritual transformation and the universal message of salvation, not in a particular racial identity.

Elevating the importance of Jesus’ skin colour risks reducing the profound spiritual significance of his life, death, and resurrection to a mere racial narrative.

It is essential to recognize and celebrate the diversity within Christianity without using Jesus’ perceived racial identity as a basis for division. The inclusivity of Christianity extends beyond racial,

cultural, and social boundaries.

The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 calls for the disciples to make disciples of all nations,

emphasizing a global mission.

You may be tempted to engage in discussions like these, but do yourself a favour and avoid them.

Yes, it may be a nice diversion, but it ultimately leads to nothing transformative. The power of Jesus’ message is in what he did for all people, not in his skin colour.

When you think of Jesus, consider his life, death, and resurrection.

That will change and empower you like nothing else.

You Are Loved.

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Seven destructive habits that impact your brain

I am not a neurologist but here’s my two cents on a subject that I know nothing about. This column is brought to you by insights gathered from well-recognised Doc TikTok. It’s legit!

To keep it concise, I’ve identified the top eight detrimental habits that can adversely affect your brain. According to this list, I, for one, seem to have only a fraction of my brain left.

LACK OF EXERCISE:

Failing to engage in regular physical activity can lead to brain atrophy. Exercise boosts memory and enhances learning by increasing brain-derived neurotrophic factors, facilitating

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the formation of new synapses.

and responsiveness.

INADEQUATE SLEEP:

CONSUMPTION OF INFLAMMATORY FOODS:

Quality sleep is essential for the formation and maintenance of brain pathways crucial for learning and memory. Insufficient sleep can impair concentration

Your diet can significantly impact your mental state and mood.

Consuming a diet high in fried or processed foods may lead to

chronic inflammation.

EXCESS BELLY FAT:

Higher body fat levels are associated with increased inflammation, which can contribute to brain shrinkage.

FAILURE TO LEARN NEW THINGS:

The brain functions much like a muscle, growing and shrinking based on its level of use. Learning new skills stimulates neurons and creates new pathways that improve the speed of electrical impulses.

EXPOSURE TO GRAPHIC CONTENT:

Indulging in graphic and disturbing content may not be beneficial for your brain health.

SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME INDOORS:

Excessive indoor time limits your exposure to sunlight, which can disrupt your circadian rhythms and lead to decreased serotonin levels, potentially resulting in depression.

So, how can you build a healthier brain? It’s quite simple: reverse the habits listed above.

Now, I’m curious to hear from you: what tests your patience and how do you stay composed?

Share your thoughts with me at louisedens@gmail.com.

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The ‘Survival of the Pitchest,’ a Caribbean early-stage pitch competition (sponsored by Invest Turks and Caicos and Draper StartUp House)

Invest TCI excels at second Caribbean Investment Forum in Nassau Invest Turks and Caicos Agency (Invest TCI) proudly participated in the second edition of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) held in Nassau, Bahamas, from October 23rd to 25th, 2023.

According to a government press release, the forum was hosted by the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) and its partners, CIF 2023 and proved to be an incredible platform for global leaders from both the public and private sectors to explore investment opportunities in the Caribbean, foster connections with regional innovators, entrepreneurs, and business owners while embracing the theme, “A Bold New Caribbean.”

The event attracted over 500 delegates from 40 countries, creating a vibrant cross-section of individuals keen on fostering growth and development in

the Caribbean. The Invest TCI team actively participated in the dynamic programme, making significant contributions to the event’s success.

Among the key highlights of CIF 2023 were Investment Villages, illuminating case studies, thrilling pitch competitions, and an engaging exhibition hall. The event offered a comprehensive view of the region’s potential and provided a unique opportunity for networking and partnership building.

Distinguished leaders, including The Rt Hon Philip Davis K.C., Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and Minister of Finance, and the Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, shared their insights on pivotal sectors such as agriculture technology, renewable energy,

digital business, logistics, and transport.

HE Marianne Van Steen, the European Union’s Ambassador to The Bahamas, Belize, Jamaica, The Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos Islands, along with representatives from the CARICOM Secretariat, the Caribbean Development Bank, and international organisations, shared their insights into the region’s potential and the opportunities for investment.

Invest TCI was honoured to cosponsor ‘Survival of the Pitchest,’ a Caribbean early-stage pitch competition organised by Draper Startup House, which took place on October 24th, 2023. The event’s highlight was the participation of Invest TCI’s MSME recipient Cherline Duval, Owner of Aunty Nanns, who showcased her entrepreneurial talent in the pitch competition. Additionally, several

Shoot-out between police and masked burglar following robbery Crime sleuths of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) are investigating an aggravated burglary that led to a shoot-out between suspects and police officers earlier this week.

Although the details of the incident are still sketchy, a statement from the RTCIPF explained that on Tuesday, November 07, 2023, at around 8:29 pm, officers were dispatched to an area in Long Bay, Providenciales, initially

to respond to a motor vehicle accident report.

However, while on the scene, officers were alerted to a report of an aggravated burglary at a house in the vicinity and initiated an investigation.

“During this process, a masked, armed, suspect fired a shot in the direction of the officers, who returned fire.”

A preliminary police report said the suspect managed to escape.

The police confirmed that

two adults and a minor were in the house at the time of the Incident, and were physically unharmed.

However, several valuables, including a vehicle were stolen.

The vehicle has since been recovered.

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

other local MSMEs, including Island Organics – Arlene Hall, TCI Mushrooms - Roydoya Alleyne, and local handbag manufacturer, Willique – Anya Pratt, exhibited their products with vibrant displays. These exhibitors expressed their satisfaction with the event, noting that they successfully networked and established valuable connections to expand their businesses.

Invest TCI’s CEO, Angela Musgrove, commented on the Agency’s participation, saying, “CIF 2023 was an exceptional opportunity to showcase the investment potential of the Turks and Caicos Islands. We are thrilled to be a part of this platform and are excited about the prospects that lie ahead. Our commitment to promoting investment in the TCI

remains steadfast, and events like CIF 2023 play a pivotal role in realising that vision. Moreover, it was inspiring to witness the active participation of our local MSMEs. We believe that supporting and nurturing our MSMEs is vital for the economic growth of our region. Through events like CIF, we are creating opportunities for these businesses to network and learn from best practice examples, fostering innovation, and contributing to the economic prosperity of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the wider Caribbean.”

Invest TCI looks forward to the continued collaboration with regional partners and stakeholders to drive economic growth and development in the Turks and Caicos Islands and the broader Caribbean region.

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No staff redundancies at NIB or NHIB-Minister Musgrove assures – minister promises no staff redundancies

BY DELANA ISLES Minister of Immigration, Hon Arlington Musgrove this week presented the National Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2023 to the House of Assembly to allow for the introduction of the National Insurance Shared Services (NISS) The proposed amendment bill will allow the NIB and NHIB to enter into a memorandum of understanding to facilitate the Shared Services Project as the sharing of information between the two entities is very critical in developing the shared IP platform, Minister Musgrove told the Assembly.

He explained that the bill also provides for an inspection from either institution to carry out duties on behalf of the other institution.

This, he said, will reduce the duplication of effort.

The bill also aims to harmonise various sections of the law to improve enforcement and facilitate shared operations.

The minister stated: “Legislation proposed for the unpaid national insurance certificate is similar to existing NIB provisions.

“They make provisions to recover NHIB money through the court system but without having to necessarily appear. There are also provisions for collecting contributions by garnishments

Minister of Immigration, Hon Arlington Musgrove

allowing NHIB certified documents to be used as evidence in court, protecting recovered nonpaid NHIB payments in cases of distress and insolvency before the court and synchronising NHIB payments deadlines with that of NIB.” The amendments will put the NISS into effect, however, there remains a need for a human resource (HR) review to address the staffing matters of the initiative, the minister said.

“I assure the staff of the NIB and the NHIB that there will be no

redundancies,” Minister Musgrove stated.

“For the benefit of those who like to twist things I assure the staff of the NIB and the NHIB that there will be no redundancies,” the minister reiterated.

He added that the HR review will provide guidance on employment contracts, organisational structure and reporting lines.

He said the vision is for the two entities to share a location and shared service will be delivered by the NISS. According to the minister,

the staffing and other costs will be shared 50/50 as agreed by Cabinet. “The NISS provides a unique opportunity to build on strength of each entity, while still maintaining their core operations and independence.

Musgrove said each entity will continue to operate financially independent of the other but there will be appropriate controls to ensure there is no mixing of funds.

“The NISS is a direct move towards innovation, efficiency and excellent service delivery; it’s value lies in the amendment before you to be the driving force behind such worthwhile initiative”.

In his presentation on the Bill, Hon. Edwin Astwood, leader of the opposition referenced the minister’s comments relating to staff not being laid off.

Stating: “I really appreciate the fact that the honourable minister said that no staff will be laid off, but I do believe that is the honourable minister’s feelings and wishes, him personally, but honourable minister I have seen that with all good intentions that you may have, many times you what you want to see does not happen in reality.

“I know that staff have already been told to apply for their jobs.

“This is never a good thing, I told the honourable house my experience from Interhealth Canada when I was at the hospital,

whenever they tell you apply for the job that you’re in, things never go the way they ought to go. We have seen that with the Tourist Board closing, with the DMO they said no one will be laid off, apply for the job you are in. We see how that went.”

The opposition leader is convinced that there will be redundancies, despite what is being said to the contrary, as many of the jobs are already provided for in each respective office, and with the joining-up of the two entities into the NISS, there will be overlaps.

Minister Musgrove rose on a point of order at this stage, clarifying that the Bill provides for a sharing of services under the NISS for collection purposes, not a joinup of the two entities into one, as each body will still be performing their functions separately.

Following this clarification, Hon. Astwood then proffered another question, asking if staff from the collections departments of the NIB and NHIB will still be employed in their same positions when the NISS is established to collect funds on behalf of both entities.

The Bill was debated further in the committee of the whole, where further explanations were offered to the Opposition leader’s questions.

The Bill was subsequently passed with additional amendments.

CDB to establish climate change project prep fund for member countries – the fund will be used to improve countries’ access to international funding The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) recently announced its intention to establish a Climate Change Project Preparation Fund to assist Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) in identifying and developing viable proposals to access climate finance, from the Bank and other international donor organisations.

Despite significant vulnerability and considerable needs, Caribbean countries have had limited success in securing funding for climate action initiatives, the CDB noted.

They said among the obstacles are the extensive prerequisites and project preparation necessary to qualify for concessional finance from development partners and multilateral climate funds.

“Right now, climate finance that flows to the Caribbean pale in comparison to the needs of the region and a major barrier is the challenges we face putting together viable proposals because the process can be resourceintensive, and it can require specialised expertise.” Valerie Isaac, CDB’s Division Chief,

Environmental Sustainability explained.

She added: “CDB’s Climate Change Project Preparation Fund will provide resources to develop and implement climate action projects which will enable the Region to mobilise climate finance at a much greater scale, which is necessary to achieve climate change adaptation and mitigation goals.”

The Fund will be central to CDB’s push to increase the climate funding available to Caribbean countries by

addressing their implementation challenges.

Akey objective will be to improve the technical quality of climate change-related proposals to ensure initiatives are ‘implementationready’ and strengthen the regional pipeline of projects through which climate finance can flow to member countries for high-impact investments.

CDB is currently financing preparatory work to institute the Fund.

Initial undertakings will involve assessments of how

similar mechanisms are managed by other international institutions including the Green Climate Fund, the Adaptation Fund and regional development banks.

Best practices and key lessons from existing entities will inform the design and development project preparation apparatus that meets the needs of CDB’s members.

A detailed framework for operationalising the Fund is expected to be completed by the final quarter of 2024. (DELANA ISLES)

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TCI investigative officer leaves for two-week training in Sint Maarten Investigative Officer for the Turks and Caicos Islands Office of the Complaints Commission Ms Samadia Lightbourne will depart the Turks and Caicos Islands for a two-week training stint in Sint Maarten.

Before this, she had a distinguished career in law enforcement with the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force for 18 years, rising from the ranks of police constable to sergeant.

Lightbourne is a holder of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work, in addition to her extensive practical experience, a statement from Complaints Commission said on Thursday, November 11, 2023.

Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to public service, she is currently pursuing a Certificate in Public Speaking with the University of the West Indies Open

Campus.

In addition to her extensive practical experience, Ms Lightbourne has pursued a path of continuous learning and professional development.

Equipped with a Certificate in Policing.

Her experience over the years has provided her with and indepth awareness of the complex social dynamics that intersect with her investigative work within her capacity as investigative officer.

This November 12- 24th attachment training will further enhance her work at the Office of the Complaints Commission.

The main areas to be covered will include operations, TCI methods compared to Sint Maarten (investigative) methods, review of investigative steps, timelines, registration of complaints, and review of files, including (old)

reports.

The course will also entail lessons on compiling a summary of a complaint (draft outline/ approach/investigative plan for the complaint), preparing a draft outline/approach, reviewing of Investigative Plan (IP) and formulating questions for Notification of Complaint (NOC).

During the hands-on training, Ms Lightbourne will work and have access to all staff (administrator investigators and legal advisor) the ombudsman for the Sint Maarten’s Office as well as the Chairman of the Caribbean Association of Ombudsman (CAROA).

The office of the Turks and Caicos Complaints Commission is a member of CAROA and thanks that organisation and the Sint Maarten Office for facilitating this training for Ms Lightbourne.

Ms Samadia Lightbourne

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Germany’s unconditional surrender and near complete destruction in 1945 laid the foundations for an unparalleled era of stability and global prosperity

The Treaty of Versailles, after World War I, set the stage for future conflicts, as Germany grew resentful of the terms of the peace treaty. Within 20 years the world was at war again. (Painting: William Orpen)

How wars end Strategies, outcomes, and lessons from history

Writing this column is a joy. As I reflect on the past one and a half years and forty-one thousand words that have filled these pages, I am genuinely astonished that this is already the 50th instalment of “The Heart of the Matter”. One of the most gratifying aspects of penning this column is the interaction with readers. Each week I receive an outpouring of feedback ranging from fifty to two hundred texts, emails and WhatsApp messages filled with comments, suggestions, and constructive criticism. I thank them all from the bottom of my heart.

Over the past 18 months, I have aimed to maintain a “light” and conversational tone while addressing admittedly challenging subjects, such as alcoholism, global warming or indeed the crime situation on Providenciales.

This approach, where I tackle difficult topics without being condescending, appears to have yielded positive results. One of the highlights of the past 18 months was a conversation with a young man who told me that he had quit drinking, after reading my column entitled ‘The Elephant in the Room’, which specifically addressed alcoholism. Subtitled “Observations of an Accidental Teetotaller”, it vividly portrayed the potentially devastating effects of alcohol abuse on one’s health.

This story is heartening, and if this column can make a positive impact on just one life, inspire one alcoholic to seek help, or encourage one young person to put down their phone and pick up

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 works as a residency consultant for Titan Services. (www.titanservices.biz). Readers wishing to contact Titus with ideas and/or suggestions for columns, can to so on tdbtci@aol.com.

The war in Ukraine. The most probable outcome is a form of stalemate, characterised by ongoing conflict along a defined separation line. (Map: Al Jazeera)

a good book, then all the effort invested has been and continues to be worthwhile.

While I was leaving a store in Grand Turk the other day, a young reader who credits “The Heart of the Matter” with sparking his interest in history approached me.

He asked, “Mr. Titus, how do you think the war will end?” Given that there are over thirty armed conflicts worldwide, I asked him to clarify which war he was referring to, to which he replied, “The one

you wrote about last year, the one in Ukraine.” With my groceries in hand and eager to escape the scorching sun, I assured him that I would provide a written response.

So here it is.

How do wars end? This has been a topic that writers and historians have explored throughout human history, and there is no definitive textbook answer.

Broadly speaking, wars tend to end through one of three mechanisms. First, one side achieves an outright

victory. Second, a negotiated ceasefire is reached leading to a formal peace agreement. Third, the conflict ends inconclusively, resulting in a prolonged stalemate.

History shows us that achieving an outright victory with unconditional surrender by the losing side is a rare occurrence.

A notable example is the defeat of Germany in 1945. Here a new generation of political leaders came to power in 1949, in the newly formed Federal Republic of Germany, determined to make a clean break with their tumultuous past and focus on economic recovery and a peaceful foreign policy. Germany’s unconditional surrender and near complete destruction in 1945 can be seen as a “blessing in disguise”.

This catastrophic event laid the foundations for an unparalleled era of stability and global prosperity, with Germany playing a pivotal role in this positive transformation.

Negotiated ceasefires and peace agreements have a varied track record. Some have been successful, such as the “Congress of Vienna” following the Napoleonic Wars (1803 - 1815) while others, like the conclusion of the first Gulf War in 1991 and the Treaty of Versailles,

after World War I, have simply set the stage for future conflicts. In the case of the latter, many Germans refused to accept their defeat and quickly grew resentful of the terms of the Versailles peace treaty.

Adolf Hitler exploited that sense of grievance, leading to another war within 20 years.

A good example of a war which ended in a stalemate, with no clear winner and no peace agreement, is the Korean War (1950 - 1953).

So, how will the Ukraine war ultimately conclude? To put it simply, it will end in a messy manner, with an outright victory by one side appearing highly improbable. This realisation is likely shared by both Ukrainians and Russians, even if their public proclamations suggest otherwise.

The most probable outcome, then, is a form of stalemate, characterised by ongoing conflict along a defined separation line.

To support the independent part of Ukraine, the West will need to maintain substantial economic assistance and the provision of arms. This situation essentially perpetuates a full-scale Cold War dynamic with Russia.

Certainly, there is one additional possibility: Russia rids itself of Putin. While this outcome is unlikely, it is not impossible and has historical precedents in Russian history. It brings to mind the words of historian A.J.P. Taylor, who stated, “Though the object of being a Great Power is to be able to fight a Great War, the only way of remaining a Great Power is not to fight one.”

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UK Justice Minister Mike Freer MP; UK Home Office Minister, Lord Sharpe OBE; Hon Premier, Charles Washington Misick and HE Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam-(Office of the Governor photo)

(Second left) UK Justice Minister Mike Freer MP met with Chief Justice Mabel Agyemang (far right)

Premier discusses TCI’s national security challenges with UK Ministers Premier Hon Charles Washington Misick recently held a bilateral meeting with UK Ministers to discuss some of the acute national security challenges facing the Turks and Caicos Islands.

HE Governor Dileeni DanielSelvaratnam welcomed UK Home Office Minister, Lord Sharpe and UK Ministry of Justice Minister Mike Freer MP to the Turks and Caicos Islands on November 1st and November 2nd respectively.

The Ministers’ visit comes as the territory continues to grapple with an incessant increase in violent crime and illegal migration issues.

Lord Sharpe met with local law enforcement leaders to better understand the challenges of irregular migration as his visit focused on national security issues.

While the UK Justice Minister met with the Hon Attorney General to discuss her portfolio

of responsibilities. He then toured the court estate with Chief Justice Mabel Agyemang, meeting members of the judiciary and court administration to learn about their various initiatives to drive efficiency within the legal system, according to the Governor’s Office.

Lord Sharpe met the RTCIPF Force Executive to learn about their ongoing operations to tackle crime and secure the safety of the islands. He also met national security leads and the Informal Settlements Unit to discuss multiagency operations and strategic plans to tackle the security challenges facing TCI. Both ministers also toured key areas in the armed response unit with officers of the tactical unit to witness first-hand multi-agency operations to take forward the work of the Informal Settlements Unit. (Olivia Rose)

UK Home Office Minister Lord Sharpe OBE and UK Justice Minister Mike Freer MP toured key areas in the armed response unit with officers of the Tactical Unit

‘Made in TCI’ trade show is on this weekend The Department of Trade, Industry, and Fair Competition’s second annual, “Made in TCI” trade is on this Saturday, November 11, at the Grace Bay Market in Providenciales.

The department is inviting residents and visitors to come out from 10 am to 6 pm, as their presence is not just a support to the trade show itself, but also a tremendous boost for the growth and recognition of local businesses.

“By attending, you’re directly contributing to the success and vitality of our economy,” the department said.

The ‘Made in TCI’ trade

show is in recognition of the emerging wave of innovation within the Turks and Caicos Islands, aimed at raising awareness for Brand TCI, a statement from the department on Tuesday read.

“Our primary objective is to champion locally produced goods and services, encompassing handmade jewellery, beverages, leather goods, home items, arts and crafts, tobacco products, sauces, pastry, and more.”

The event is an annual gathering, bringing together local businesses to highlight the country’s entrepreneurial ingenuity and creative spirit.

“In a world of growing globalisation, businesses are increasingly reaching out globally, paving the way for growth, success, and novel opportunities.

“Hence, our theme for this year, “Made in TCI... Unveiling Borderless Luxury,” is designed to encourage local entrepreneurs to explore prospects for expansion beyond TCI borders after establishing a robust local presence,” the department noted.

They anticipate the participation of about 50 businesses, showcasing the rich diversity and innovative prowess of the TCI community.

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Solar PV systems to be installed at clinics and wellness centres in TCI – government signs RESEMBID contracts

BY OLIVIA ROSE As the Turks and Caicos Islands continue to move towards a more sustainable energy future, the government recently inked a contract with Green Revolution to install five solar photovoltaic systems for clinics and wellness centres in the territory.

The projects that are being funded and implemented under the European Union’s Resilience, Sustainable Energy and Marine Biodiversity Programme (RESEMBID) is geared towards building the territory’s resilience to hurricanes and creating long-term and meaningful change within the energy sector and across public systems in the islands.

The EU-funded project will see five solar microgrids with battery energy storage and accessories installed at essential medical facilities namely; the Blue Hills Clinic, Providenciales, the Wellness Centre in Grand Turk, Bottle Creek Clinic in North Caicos and Middle Caicos Clinic and the South Caicos Clinic.

HE Governor Dileeni DanielSelvaratnam signed the contract agreement for and on behalf of the TCI government and the contractor, Green Revolution Ltd, for the installation of the solar photovoltaic systems.

The TCI government commenting on the signing said it marks a “pivotal moment in the Turks and Caicos Islands’ transition towards a sustainable energy future”.

The project which was officially launched on November 29, 2022, is being implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Public Safety and Utilities.

Commissioner/Project Coordinator of TCI RESEMBID, Engineer Delano R. Arthur, who expressed great enthusiasm about this initiative, and its contribution to a more sustainable future for

the TCI, said: “Solar energy is not just about panels; it’s about possibilities, sustainability, and a brighter, cleaner world for generations to come.

“As we harness the power of the sun through solar PV installations, we’re not just capturing rays; we’re capturing the future.”

Engineer Robin Spruce of Green Revolution Ltd. said: “We are honoured to partner with the Turks and Caicos Islands Government in advancing their commitment to strengthen the capacity of the TCI for a sustainable green energy transition”.

He explained that these solar PV systems will not only contribute to a cleaner environment but also play a crucial role in ensuring uninterrupted power, especially during adverse weather conditions.

The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) is one of the most vulnerable member states of CARICOM and its geographic location, and small economy make it highly susceptible to climate change impacts such as the increased frequency of hurricanes and sealevel rise.

These climate change impacts pose a significant risk to the local economy, critical infrastructure, and livelihoods of TCIslanders.

In this vein, these rooftop solar PV systems are specially designed with battery energy storage technology to provide clean energy to the facilities during severe climatic conditions.

The catalytic pilot energy projects will be implemented to reduce TCI’s dependency on imported fossil fuels.

Coupled with this, a tender document for the RESEMBID project revealed that some 140 hurricane-resilient solar streetlights will also be installed on North Caicos (25), Middle Caicos (15), South Caicos (20), Grand Turk (30), Salt Cay (10), and Providenciales (40).

Left to Right: TCI RESEMBID Project Officer, Engineer Zepherinus C. Norbert; TCIG Energy and Utility Department (EUD) Energy Analyst, Dr Eric F. Salamanca; HE Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam; Green Revolution Ltd, Engineer Robin Spruce (Contractor); TCIG EUD Commissioner/TCI RESEMBID Project Coordinator, Engineer Delano R. Arthur; Executive Officer and Environment Policy Lead Governor’s Office, Ms Oshin Whyte- (TCIG photos)

TCI RESEMBID Project Officer, Engineer Zepherinus C. Norbert; TCIG Energy and Utility Department (EUD) Fuel Officer, Mrs Thea Calder; TCIG EUD Energy Analyst, Dr Eric Salamanca; HE Governor Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam; Commissioner/TCI RESEMBID Project Coordinator, Engineer Delano R. Arthur; TCI RESEMBID Project Assistant, Zamien Dickenson

Another component of the project targets applicable laws and regulations, and policies related to the national energy transition.

This will see a comprehensive review of existing energy legal and regulatory frameworks, including the electricity ordinance, customs ordinance, physical development ordinance, development manual, building code, energy policy, and housing policy, proposed amendments will be made

to existing applicable laws, regulations, and policies in TCI. The territory’s exposure and vulnerability to the local energy sector was evident following an active 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season, where Hurricane Irma (a Category Five) and Hurricane Maria (a Category Three) ripped off roofs, caused significant flooding throughout communities, and destroyed utility poles resulting in mass power outages.

The RESEMBID programme, manages a 47-project portfolio funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France to support sustainable human development efforts in 12 Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) - Aruba, Anguilla, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Curaçao, Montserrat, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Saint Barthélemy, Sint Maarten and Turks and Caicos.

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TCI healthcare professionals attend Infection Prevention Society Conference in Liverpool Mrs Jackurlyn Campbell-Sutton, Chief Nursing Officer and National Infection Prevention and Control Focal Point within the Ministry of Health and Human Services and Mrs Surbrena Forbes-Pedican, Infection Control Nurse at the Turks and Caicos Islands hospital, recently returned from the 16th Infection Prevention Society Conference held in Liverpool, United Kingdom, 17th -19th October 2023.

The conference centred around three main themes: antimicrobial resistance, the environment and preparedness. The methodology involved presentations of oral papers and poster talks, academic lectures, exhibitions and poster viewing.

Topics presented and discussed during this three-day conference included but were not limited to: The Basics of Microbiology; Challenging the Status Quo in IPC part A & B with a view of the evidence for the WHO’s 6-step technique; The effects of climate on health care infection; Closing the IPC divide between high and low-income settings through education; Assessing knowledge on the good, bad and the ugly aspects of healthcare water systems, Part I & II and Pandemic Planning Preparedness.

The conference was followed by a one-day post-reflection and workshop session convened by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) Programme IPC Specialist, Mrs Janice Toplass. Dr Natalie Wright, Health Protection Lead and Consultant in Global Public Health for the UKOTs programme joined the group for the morning and provided additional insight to the UKHSA UKOT’s Public Health programme.

This activity, including travel, accommodation and conference fees, was funded by the FCDO Conflict, Stability and Security Fund’s (CSSF) Governance programme. Delegates submitted an application of interest, extended to Infection Prevention Leads and National Focal Points, from the UK Overseas Territories, through the IPC UKOT’s Network which was established during the COVID-19 pandemic. IPC leads from seven (7) UK Overseas Territories were in attendance. These were: Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman, Falkland Islands, Montserrat and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Mrs Campbell-Sutton, commenting on her experience stated “The conference exceeded my expectation. The wealth of

International guests attending the 16th IP Society Conference, Liverpool UK, 17 – 19 October 2023.

knowledge shared by the various preventionists and professors has helped to further expand my understanding that the role of the infection preventionist is not limited to hand washing and PPE training, but it branches into every aspect of healthcare. It takes teamwork to have a successful IPC programme. My main takeaway from the conference is the fact that we have to be prepared for subsequent pandemics, which may be on a larger scale. It is not a matter of ‘IF’ - but ‘WHEN’”.

Nurse Forbes-Pedican commenting on the importance of utilising vital information to implement necessary changes to our IPC Pandemic Plans stated: “Special thanks is expressed to Mrs Janice Toplass and the UKHSA UKOT’s programme team, for their vision to provide such an invaluable opportunity to the IPC Leads within the UKOT’s to network with each other and to further expand this network with other infection preventionists in the United Kingdom. We have both become members of the UK IP Society. Thanks also to the CSSF Governance programme for providing funding for this activity.

The Infection Prevention Society (IPS) was officially formed on 4th June 2007 and holds an annual conference that is open to any health professional employed in the field of infection prevention and control.

Infection Prevention and Control Lead’s and IPC Specialist from the UKHSA OT’s IPC Network present at the IP Society Conference

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Bahamas in up to $60bn boost via carbon credits The Bahamas could build a fund worth up to $60bn by 2050 to finance environmental and climate change protection if it maximises its blue carbon credits, a financial analyst predicted this week.

Anthony Ferguson, CFAL’s president and co-founder, who is playing a key role in The Bahamas’ bid to monetise the value of its ocean-based carbon ‘sinks’ such as mangroves and seagrass beds, estimated that revenues worth billions could be generated from selling the blue carbon credits this initiative is designed to produce.

Speaking at the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) accountants’ week seminars, he said this nation’s carbon credits will only be sold to persons working towards similar environmentally-sustainable goals.

Mr Ferguson said: “What we are trying to do is be responsible, while at the same time maximising the value that we can get so that we could be in a position by 2050 to have an endowment fund that’s probably $40, $50 or $60bn that could then be reinvested to protect ourselves.”

The CFAL chief said the revenue generated from selling these blue carbon credits will be used to further the country’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) and reduce the “tax burden” facing Bahamians.

He added: “The politicians would not be able to just arbitrarily access that… To maximise the value, those funds must be invested for those SDG goals. So whether it’s infrastructure, healthcare, back into the community’s conservation, we would have identified a number of SDGs that we believe are important to The Bahamas and to reducing the stress level, the tax burden on the Bahamian public.

“We think that, once fully operational, certainly there will be a new set of revenues that will probably be more targeted to healthcare, airports, docks, infrastructure and community development.”

Mr Ferguson said that at the last valuation in 2018, total marine assets in The Bahamas were valued at about $980. Revenue earned from carbon credits can be invested to ensure future conservation efforts.

He said: “We are trying to maximise shareholder value, the Bahamian people’s assets, these protected areas that are already protected. And so, for us, if you look at the value of those protected areas, the last valuation was done, I believe in 2018. It came in around $980-something million. I think it’s a little bit higher if you look at all of the biodiversity additives.

“And so we think, conservatively, anywhere from t$750m to $1bn, but I want to be conservative. Even if it’s only half a billion, the point is we invest that back into Bahamian bonds. We take the interest and then we use that to provide the conservation efforts to protect these areas.”

Mr Ferguson added that investing in protecting The Bahamas’ natural environment and assets is “critical” to safeguarding the country’s future. Therefore, the money generated will not be placed in a general fund or distributed to the public. #He said: “That’s going to be critical for us if we are to maintain our seagrass, our fish stocks, etc.

And so that’s going to be critical and hence the reason why it can’t go into the general (consolidated) fund.

“You’re not going to get it directly in your pocket. You’re not going to get this cheque. But what you will get, or what you should

CFAL’s president and co-founder, Anthony Ferguson

get, is a more modern, well-run society where you have stable energy and good healthcare.”

Mr Ferguson said the Government and Carbon Management Ltd, the entity that will oversee the creation, listing and trading of The Bahamas’ blue carbon credits, is “in no rush” to select a stock exchange that will facilitate this after holding talks with every major platform.

The CFAL president, who is a director/adviser to Carbon Management Ltd, said the Government and its consultants are still finalising the science and documentation needed to create blue carbon credits.

“With respect to the exchange, we’ve had conversations with every major exchange in the world.

They’ve approached us, and so we’re in no rush. We need to get the science right; we need to get the documentation right… and then we will worry about which exchange at the particular time we would align ourselves with,” Mr Ferguson said.

He added that The Bahamas is interested in creating a carbon

credits exchange in partnership with other Caribbean and Pacific Island states, which are among those set to be impacted most by climate change but, ultimately, they will use the platform that offers the best products and value.

Mr Ferguson said: “In the big scheme the vision is we can have a CARICOM, small island, Pacific Island, exchange. There’s strength in numbers, and we have all of our carbons traded on that exchange.

Whether that happens or not is another story to be determined.

“But, at the end of the day, we will list or partner with the exchange that offers The Bahamas the best liquidity, more interesting financial products, whether we do futures, swaps, whatever, and where we can maximise shareholder value.”

Carbon Management Ltd, a Bahamas-domiciled entity, has been charged with raising the $50m-$60m required to map all The Bahamas’ blue carbon assets.

The size and value of this nation’s mangrove and seagrass bed sinks, which remove carbon dioxide from the world’s atmosphere, have to

be verified by independent bodies before they can be monetised and converted into carbon credits.

“The Bahamas has about 97,000 square kilometres of sequence that we need to map,” Mr Ferguson previously said. “Each square kilometre is, based on our initial finding, about 500,000 carbon credits.....

“We think that once we are fully operational that we will produce anywhere from 14m to 18m tonnes of carbon a year.

That’s using today’s HIS Market price of around $50, so on the low end conservatively we can see anywhere from $300m to $400m of new revenues. On the high end, we could probably see over $2bn.”

Several financial services sources have privately questioned the Government’s plans to Tribune Business and whether it will generate the revenue numbers being touted. Several have suggested that, in order to be able to create and sell carbon credits, a country has to first reduce its own emissions and pollution as an ‘offset’ to what will be created by the purchaser. The Bahamas, they added, has yet to do this.

The sources suggested that while it was possible to monetise the country’s carbon sinks, via low-cost concessionary ‘blue economy’ loans and debt financing, simply issuing credits against The Bahamas’ seagrass and mangrove beds is unlikely to work.

However, Mr Ferguson said The Bahamas will be selling “carbon certificates” rather than carbon credits. These certificates will allow the purchaser to offset their carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions by investing in environmental projects and assets - such as this nation’s seagrass and mangrove beds. (Tribune242)

Bermuda Premier defends move towards full membership of CARICOM

Premier David Burt

Premier David Burt on Monday said that there were “broad benefits” to gain from Bermuda seeking full membership of the regional integration grouping, CARICOM, even as he acknowledged it “is not something that has been on the front burner”.

Bermuda became a CARICOM associate member on July 3, 2003 and Burt, speaking at a news conference, said public consultations will be held before any decision is taken to seek full membership of CARICOM that this year celebrates its 50th

anniversary.

He said at the last CARICOM summit that was held in Trinidad and Tobago, which he attended “there were a number of other Caribbean Overseas Territories… who had expressed their desire to go ahead and to advance for full membership.

“We think there are social benefits that could come from that full membership of CARICOM… and so that is something we will undertake in that consultative process as other Caribbean Overseas Territories are looking to

advance from Associate members to full members along with Montserrat.

“This is something the government will consider. I can’t say that this is something that was particularly on the front burner but I can that it is something that was discussed at the recent CARICOM heads of government conference. It is something that the government should consider, look to a view to see whether or not it makes sense.

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A chance encounter and a fugitive linked to a president’s killing is caught A senior Haitian police official was shopping at his local supermarket on a recent weekday when someone caught his eye: the country’s most wanted man.

The official, Ernst Dorfeuille, recognised Joseph Félix Badio, a former military officer who had focused on drug and corruption cases at the interior and justice ministries, immediately because he had once worked with him.

Now Mr Badio was a fugitive, the target of a warrant seeking to question him about the key role the police say he played in an infamous crime: the assassination of Haiti’s president, Jovenel Moïse, in July 2021.

Mr Dorfeuille summoned help, and within minutes, four police officers armed with assault rifles arrived and detained Mr Badio as he was about to drive away from the supermarket outside Haiti’s capital.

Mr Dorfeuille confirmed to The Times details about Mr Badio’s capture that have appeared in Haiti’s news media, but declined a more extensive interview.

How Mr Badio, who has been accused by some of the men implicated in the assassination plot of giving the order to kill Mr Moïse, was able to evade the Haitian authorities for more than two years remains unclear.

When he was detained, Mr Badio was driving a vehicle registered to an employee of the Justice Ministry, according to the police.

His arrest prompted reactions of gleeful astonishment among many Haitians who have grown cynical in a country where corruption and impunity are often the norm.

Pierre Espérance, the executive

Joseph Félix Badio

director of a leading Haitian human rights organisation, said the seemingly chance arrest of Mr Badio raised questions of how aggressively he was being sought.

“He was untouchable, because he knew too much,” Mr. Espérance said.

Mr Moïse was gunned down in his bedroom in the early hours of July 7, 2021, after the police say his official residence was attacked by a team of 20 Colombian former soldiers hired by a Miami-area security firm.

Two parallel investigations into the assassination are ongoing in Haiti and South Florida. Dozens of people are imprisoned in Haiti, but so far none have been charged.

In Miami, 11 people were indicted in February in federal court for their roles in the conspiracy.

Three have pleaded guilty, including one of the Colombians, Germán Rivera, who received a life sentence last month. All three were charged with conspiracy to kidnap and kill a person outside the United States.

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to being a full member of CARICOM. I think it is a signal of our deeper integration into the region,” Burt told reporters, adding “I think it could be helpful for us as we continue to advance and develop our institutions”.

Governor Rena Lalgie, who last weekend delivered the traditional Throne Speech, told legislators that full membership in CARICOM was a vision of former Premier Dame Jennifer

Smith who desired the island nation to “strengthen the historic, familial and cultural ties to the Caribbean.”

She said that beginning discussion now, on the process of gaining full membership in CARICOM is right, as the country is marking 20 years as an associate member.

“In this anniversary year, the Government will renew the vision of Dame Jennifer, initiating a consultation process leading to full membership in CARICOM,” Lalgie said.

Mr Badio, who has been described in a detailed Haitian police report as the plot’s “orchestra leader,” has not been charged in the assassination. In Haiti, official charges tend to come much later in the legal process.

The Haitian police said Mr Badio rented two vehicles that transported the president’s killers, as well as a house on the same street as Mr Moïse’s residence to conduct surveillance.

After his arrest, Mr Badio appeared briefly before a judge and was then transferred to Haiti’s main prison. Jonas Mezilus, a lawyer representing Mr Badio, said that because his client had not been formally charged, he did not know how he would plead.

A year ago, Mr Badio issued an audio statement to a Haitian news media outlet proclaiming his innocence, saying he was being made a “scapegoat” for Mr Moïse’s assassination and was willing to speak to the authorities, including the FBI. “I’m available today,” he said.

“I’m a slave to the law.”

US court documents filed as part of the indictment in South Florida refer to an unnamed “coconspirator” who conveyed the order to kill the president.

Some lawyers representing defendants charged in South Florida believe that Mr Badio is the co-conspirator and that he could ultimately also face legal charges in the United States. A Department of Justice spokeswoman declined to comment about Mr Badio’s status.

Given that Mr Badio has never been questioned in Mr. Moïse’s killing, legal experts say he could provide vital answers to a case that remains shrouded in mystery.

US prosecutors argue that the owners of the Miami-area security firm, Counter Terrorist

Unit, planned and financed the assassination, seeking to profit from lucrative contracts under a new government. But they have left open the questions of whether there were other masterminds in Haiti and what role they may have played in the plot.

Haiti’s prime minister, Ariel Henry, has praised Mr Badio’s arrest. “This is a major step forward in the investigation,” he said in a statement.

But Mr Henry himself has been linked to the assassination by Haitian authorities who say phone records show that Mr Badio called Mr Henry several times in the days before and in the hours after Mr Moïse’s killing.

Last year when a judge in the case requested that Mr Henry answer questions about his relationship with Mr Badio, he was fired by the justice minister and fled the country. At the time, the judge wrote that there were “enough compromising elements” to prosecute Mr Henry.

Mr Henry has denied any involvement. In response to questions for this article, his spokesman said that Mr Henry had many phone calls the day of Mr Moïse’s killing, “but none with Mr Badio.”

Mr Badio is a former Haitian Army officer who worked in strategic communications before entering the civil service. The Times contacted a dozen former and current officials who worked with him, but none would speak on the record.

His father emigrated to New York in the early 1960s, according to a person who worked with Mr Badio in the Haitian government and asked to remain anonymous because he feared for his safety speaking about Mr Badio publicly.

The younger Mr Badio lived briefly in New York and attended Medgar Evers College, part of the City University of New York system, according to his Facebook page. The college confirmed that someone named Joseph Félix Badio studied there from 1992 to 1993, though there was no record that he graduated.

He later bought a fourbedroom house in a residential neighborhood in Rockland County, just north of New York City, where his wife and two children still live, according to property and phone records. A Times reporter visited the house, but no one answered the door.

The person who worked with him said Mr Badio was fascinated

with guns and all things related to security and intelligence. He also seemed resentful toward those in power who failed to recognise his talents sufficiently, according to several people who had worked with him and had followed his career.

“Badio was extremely well connected across not just the political spectrum, but in security, at a pretty high level,” said Jake Johnston, a Haiti expert at the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington, who has researched Mr Badio’s record.

Referring to Mr Badio’s superiors in Haiti’s government, Mr Johnston said: “He was somebody also that these people relied upon to handle things. He had a reputation as somebody who was always around to get things done.”

Mr Espérance, the director of the human rights group, said he met with Mr Badio once a decade ago. He recalled that Mr Badio “talked about his relationship with US agencies, the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration, but you never knew if it was fake or not.”

A State Department spokeswoman confirmed that Mr Badio had attended an anti-gang conference in the United States in 2009.

Two months before Mr Moïse’s assassination, Mr Badio was fired from an anti-corruption unit in the Justice Ministry for accepting $30,000 from a man in jail accused in the murder of a well-known local radio station owner, according to a letter from Mr Badio’s boss at the ministry, as well as a ministry news release.

Mr Badio vanished soon after the assassination, to the shock of the former Colombian soldiers who were rounded up hours after the assassination, according to transcripts of WhatsApp messages between the Colombians and Counter Terrorist Unit, the South Florida security firm.

The transcripts, which point to Mr Badio’s involvement in the plot, are part of the prosecution’s evidence in the South Florida case and were reviewed by The Times.

In his audio message to the Haitian news outlet, Mr Badio denounced unnamed members of Haiti’s government who he claimed had also been involved in the assassination plot.

“If you think you’re going to get away with it, by executing me,” he said, “well, you’re knocking on the wrong door.” (NYTimes)

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UN rights chief says both Israel and Hamas have committed war crimes Both Hamas and Israel have committed war crimes in the past month, the United Nations human rights chief said, as thousands of Palestinians fled south amid Israel’s intensifying offensive against the Islamist militant group.

“The atrocities perpetrated

by Palestinian armed groups on October 7 were heinous, brutal and shocking, they were war crimes – as is the continued holding of hostages,” said Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

“The collective punishment

by Israel of Palestinian civilians amounts also to a war crime, as does the unlawful forcible evacuation of civilians,” he added.

Israel declared war on Hamas on October 7 after militants killed 1,400 people in Israel and kidnapped about 240 others, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).

The ensuing Israeli assault on Gaza has plunged the strip into crisis, with mass displacement and severe shortages of food, water, fuel and medical supplies.

The IDF has repeatedly called on civilians to move to the southern half of the strip to avoid the fighting, and has opened daily evacuation corridors to allow them to do so, as it intensifies attacks on Hamas in Gaza City and northern Gaza, saying it would strike the militants “wherever necessary.”

That has caused a growing exodus in the past week of Palestinians fleeing south.

Civilians on Wednesday described unbearable conditions after traveling miles on foot through the battered enclave.

One teenage girl compared the mass movement to the “Nakba,” or catastrophe, the Arabic term for the expulsion of Palestinians from their towns during the founding of Israel.

A man who did not provide his name told CNN that he and his neighbours had lived through “horrifying days” and the war had “left nothing left safe.”

Speaking Wednesday, Türk urged both sides to agree to a ceasefire to allow the delivery of aid to Gaza, the release of hostages

by Hamas, and “the political space to implement a durable end to the occupation.”

“Even in the context of a 56-year-old occupation, the current situation is the most dangerous in decades faced by people in Gaza, in Israel, in the West Bank but also regionally,” he said.

The Israeli military has pushed back against accusations of war crimes, saying its strikes on Hamas targets followed international law and sought to minimize civilian casualties.

Israel’s attacks have killed at least 10,515 people and injured more than 26,000 others in Gaza

The recent escalation began on October 7, when Hamas attacked Israel, which resulted in the death of 1400 persons, while Israel responded with over a month-long bombing of Gaza, which has resulted in the death of over 10,000 persons, the majority being women and children

since the war began, according to a Wednesday report by the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Ramallah, drawing from sources in the Hamas-controlled enclave.

Women, children and the elderly make up about 74% of those deaths, the report added. It’s unclear how many combatants are included in the total, and CNN cannot independently verify these figures.

Türk delivered his comments after visiting the Rafah crossing on the Gaza-Egypt border – the only border crossing not controlled

by Israel. In recent weeks, it has been opened to allow the limited entry of aid, and the exit of foreign nationals and severely injured Palestinians from Gaza.

He said the Rafah crossing is a symbolic lifeline for the more than 2 million people in Gaza and called for more aid to be delivered,

saying: “The lifeline has been unjustly, outrageously thin.”

“In Rafah I have witnessed the gates to a living nightmare,” he said in a statement. “A nightmare where people have been suffocating, under persistent bombardment, mourning their families, struggling for water, for food, for electricity and fuel.”

The main UN agency operating in Gaza said Thursday it was able to deliver medical supplies to Al-Shifa hospital, Gaza’s largest medical facility, “despite huge risks to our staff and health partners due to relentless bombardments.”

The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) described the conditions in the hospital as “disastrous,” saying there were almost two patients for every bed.

Hospital wards are overflowing, with patients being treated on the floor, and tens of thousands of

displaced Gazans seeking shelter in the facility’s parking lots and yards, it said.

Aid organizations have also highlighted the dangers of delivering supplies within Gaza.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Tuesday said its convoy had come under fire but did not apportion blame.

Two trucks were damaged in the attack and a driver sustained minor injuries, the ICRC said.

The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) later said Israel was responsible for firing on the convoy.

The IDF has not responded to CNN questions about this incident.

But it has previously rejected accusations that it deliberately targets medical transport and blamed Hamas for “operating from nearby, underneath and within densely populated areas.” (CNN)

Transgender people can be baptised and be godparents, Vatican says Transgender people can be baptised in the Catholic Church as long as doing so does not cause scandal or “confusion”, the Vatican has announced.

The Church’s doctrinal office also said trans people could be godparents at a baptism and witnesses at a wedding.

The move follows attempts by Pope Francis to make the Church more welcoming to LGBT people.

The Pope told one trans person in July that “even if we are sinners, he (God) draws near to help us”.

The Vatican’s updated stance comes after Brazilian Bishop José Negri wrote to the Church’s Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith with six questions

The move follows attempts by Pope Francis to make the Church more welcoming to LGBT people

regarding LGBT people and their participation in baptism and matrimony.

On Wednesday the department posted on its website three pages

in response, which was signed by the dicastery’s head - Argentine Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández - and with the approval of Pope Francis.

It states that a transgender person - including those who have undergone hormonal treatment and gender reassignment surgery - can receive baptism under the same conditions as other believers “if there are no situations in which there is a risk of generating public scandal or disorientation among the faithful”.

The document also explores Bishop Negri’s other questions, including whether trans people can be a godparent. It says that where an adult has undergone hormone treatment and gender reassignment surgery they may be a godfather or godmother.

But it goes on to state that priests have the discretion to

refuse such a request if “there is a danger of scandal, undue legitimisation or disorientation in the educational sphere of the church community”.

American Jesuit priest Fr James Martin, who is a supporter of LGBT rights, posted on X (formerly Twitter): “This is an important step forward in the Church seeing transgender people not only as people (in a Church where some say they don’t really exist) but as Catholics.”

While the document seems to set out clearly what the Church thinks in terms of trans people being baptised or acting as godparents, it is more nuanced on the other issues raised by Bishop Negri.

November 11-17, 2023

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Ukraine gets European Commission backing for talks on Ukraine membership The European Commission has recommended that formal talks should begin with Ukraine on joining the European Union.

The step takes Kyiv closer to the coveted prize of EU membership, five months after the 27 member states gave it candidate status.

Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen praised its “excellent progress, even as it’s fighting an existential war.”

She said talks should also start with Moldova and that Georgia should become a candidate, if it passed reforms.

Moldova and Ukraine applied for membership in the weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine and both became candidates in June.

Georgia was passed over for candidate status at the time.

President Volodymyr Zelensky described the European Commission report as “historic” and said it was an important day.

Ms von der Leyen said Ukraine had completed “well over 90% of the necessary reforms” that the EU set out last year, adding that “the goal is truly within reach”.

It was also a day to celebrate in Georgia, she said. The government in Tbilisi is seen as having made sufficient progress on gender equality, fighting violence against women and organised crime.

A final decision on the recommendations will be made by the EU’s member states at their December summit.

But the devil to reaching the

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen visited Ukraine’s President Zelensky in Kyiv last week

goal of membership is in the detail.

EU accession talks are a slalom of technicalities and caveats and they tend to be painstakingly slow.

Candidate countries need to meet extensive legal and economic criteria to join.

“Just because you are granted candidate status, it doesn’t mean you will join the EU tomorrow,” said an EU diplomat.

The entire process normally takes about a decade, but can take longer than that.

“The Western Balkans are the best example of how slow, tricky and inefficient the process can be,” said Tina Akhvlediani of the Centre for European Policy Studies.

Each enlargement decision requires the backing of all 27 EU members, and any country can block negotiations at any stage, often due to bilateral disputes.

“It can be because of ethnic identities, cultural differences, even the name of the country. Greece demanded that Macedonia change its name to North Macedonia,” said Ms Akhvlediani.

The European Commission report, released on Wednesday, however recommends that Ukraine needs to: · further reform the way constitutional judges are selected · introduce tougher action against corruption and money laundering · and adopt new laws to curb the influence of the country’s powerful businessmen, known as oligarchs.

“Ukraine has had massive issues with corruption, and it needs to do more to carry out judicial reform - which is relatively fundamental

stuff,” said Tina Akhvlediani.

But there is a certain leniency, considering that Ukraine is in the middle of a war.

“In spite of the invasion, they have come a long way and tried their very best to reform. It’s really impressive,” Michael Gahler, a German MEP from the Christian Democrats, told the BBC. Unlike Nato, which Ukraine is also seeking to join, the European Union has no collective defence pact. But Mr Gahler says Ukraine joining the EU would ensure that Russia does not make a further attempt to take over the country.

“We need to make it very clear that Ukraine belongs in Europe,” said Mr Gahler. “It is not in the Russian orbit, it is firmly anchored in the West. And for that to happen, we need to start accession negotiations.”

But ultimately the EU is facing a dilemma. It is torn between the signal of solidarity it wants to send to Ukrainians, and the difficulty of integrating such a large and wartorn country.

Ukraine is the most heavily mined country in the world, it is awash with weapons, and latest estimates suggest that around 18% of its territory is controlled by Russia.

“EU leaders understand the urgency of anchoring Ukraine firmly in the West, but they are also aware that the country’s security situation would pose greater challenges than any previous EU enlargement,” said Stefan Lehne from the Carnegie Europe think tank.

“The EU will have genuine problems in integrating a country that is so big and so different from the present members.”

President Zelensky has promised that Kyiv will meet the Commission’s conditions, and stressed how a positive EU decision will give fresh motivation to his troops.

That is particularly relevant amid fears of “Ukraine fatigue” mounting among Western allies.

He has spoken himself of the Israel-Hamas war “taking away the focus” from the war in Ukraine.

No EU member state is ready to admit Ukraine while it is at war, but the geopolitical urgency is there, says Tina Akhvlediani from the Centre for European Policy Studies. (BBC)

Former Catalan politician shot in the face in Madrid The former president of Spain’s Popular Party (PP) in Catalonia, Alejo Vidal-Quadras, was shot in the face in Madrid on Thursday afternoon, a spokesman for Spain’s Interior Ministry told CNN. “He has been taken conscious to the hospital, whilst National Police agents are investigating the facts”, the spokesman added. The incident happened around 1.30pm local time.

Vidal-Quadras is one of the founder members of the far-right party Vox, currently the third largest force in the lower house of Spanish parliament.

Spanish police said they were

hunting two men in connection with the shooting who were on a black motorbike, Reuters reported.

Vox Party President Santiago Abascal told reporters on Thursday afternoon that “it’s too early to make conjectures but we don’t rule out any motive in what was an attack” referring to the incident.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that he hoped those responsible for the attack would be arrested.

“I would like to send my solidarity and wishes for a speedy recovery to Alejo Vidal-Quadras,”

wrote Sanchez in a post on X. “All my affection during time for him and his family. We hope the investigation can clarify the facts as soon as possible and those responsible will be arrested.” ?Vidal-Quadras, 78, was an important figure in the Catalonian PP party before leaving to help found Vox, a far-right party that has surged in popularity since it was formed in 2013.

In his career he has held a number of elected positions including being a member of the Catalonian regional parliament in Barcelona and a Member of the European Parliament. (CNN)

Alejo Vidal-Quadras pictured in September 2016

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

NOTICE OF SALE

BY PUBLIC AUCTION

SENIOR SOLICITOR/ATTORNEY

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.

A senior solicitor or attorney is required for a busy firm based in Providenciales.

The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor or attorney with at least fifteen years post qualified experience in the disciplines of commercial litigation, intellectual and real property, and corporate, including experience drafting and advising on commercial contracts and leases. The successful candidate must already be called to the Turks and Caicos Islands Bar or eligible for immediate admission. Excellent communication skills and ability to manage files and work independently is essential, together with requisite experience in preparation of cases and direct client relationships.

Experience in mediation /A.D.R will be an advantage.

PARCEL 61112/116 LONG BAY, PROVIDENCIALES

– Three-bedroom, three-bathroom house approximately 2,074 sq. ft located in Long Bay Hills, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: LIDRA N BARRANCO

Remuneration based on experience – commencing $100,000 per annum.

This job position is currently held by a work permit holder.

ALL SUITABLY QUALIFIED TC ISLANDERS ARE REQUESTED TO SEND APPLICATIONS IN WRITING WITH FULL CV TO THE MANAGING PARTNER, MILLER SIMONS O’SULLIVAN, P. O. BOX 260, REGENT HOUSE WEST, REGENT VILLAGE, PROVIDENCIALES OR EMAIL TO MSLAW@TCIWAY.TC.

Prospective TC Islander applicants may also lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board.

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 Monday, the 27th day of November 2023.

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.

39504

PROVIDENCE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY TCI Accepting applications for a

QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED TEACHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be trained in Primary Education and/or a specialist area with at least a bachelor’s degree and must be able to diagnose various learning styles • Must have a minimum of ten years’ experience working at the elementary level • Must demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative and also as a team player • Must demonstrate best practices and implement various learning styles within the school • Must be able to implement and demonstrate multiple intelligence strategies and create IEPs • Must have the ability and experience to coordinate various school enrichment programs • Have worked with an international curriculum and has experience with; The Primary National Curriculum in England, ABEKA and the TCI National Primary Curriculum • Must be enthusiastic, energetic, approachable, creative, tech savvy and have excellent communication skills with a willingness to lead in a dynamic manner. Must create vibrant a learning environment and put in extra hours when necessary.

COMPENSATIONS:

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience at $23,000 to $32,000 per annum. Suitable applicants must submit resumes along with copies of qualifications and three character references.

This position is currently held by work permit holders. Belongers are welcome to apply.

Applications must be addressed to

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PROVIDENCE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY TCI EDEN LANE, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS, BWI YOU MAY EMAIL: ADMIN@PIATCI.COM 39502

39469

TEACHING POSITIONS AT THE WESLEY METHODIST SCHOOL

Applications are invited for the following positions:

1. Humanities 2. Modern Languages 3. Science (i) Biology (ii) Physics (iii) Chemistry (iv) Integrated Science (v) Information & Communication Technology (vi) Food & Nutrition

4. Business Studies (i) Principles of Accounts (ii) Principles of Business (iii) Office Administration (iv) Electronic Document Preparation & Management 5. Mathematics 6. Physical Education 7. Primary Education Teachers

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants MUST possess a Degree, or its equivalence in the areas stated.

Certification for Teachers MUST be from a recognized institution. Applicants MUST have a minimum of five (5) years teaching experience. Must be multitalented; honest, trustworthy, willing to uphold the tenets of the institution, and also strive diligently to raise the standard of education in the school, must be of the Christian faith.

Salary – commensurate with experience and qualification.

Interested persons must submit application, accompanied by their curriculum vitae, a police record, and a contact number and references from two (2) individuals, no later than December 1st 2023 to:

THE CHAIRMAN OR PRINCIPAL

Wesley Methodist School Leeward Palms, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands Fax: (649) 946-4163 - Email: wesleyschool@tciway.tc

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

39439

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

November 11-17, 2023

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

TURKS AND CAICOS DESTINATION MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT COMPANY

CHIEF FINANCE AND OPERATION OFFICER (CFO) Job Title: Chief Finance and Operation Officer (CFO) Hours: 40 Hours Department: Finance and Operation Department Unit: Management

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Purpose: The CFO will be responsible for leading the organization’s Finance and Operation Department, ensuring that the DMO uses all public funds in accordance with TCI legislation and guaranteeing financial management in accordance with the long-term sustainability of the TCI-DMO.

KEY RESULTS AREAS:

1. Financial management 2. Budgeting and Financial Reporting 3. Accounting and Audit ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Responsible for managing the financial operations of the organization, including budgeting, financial planning and analysis, forecasting, accounting, tax planning, and financial reporting.

• Responsible for assessing and managing the organization’s financial risks, such as credit risks, market risks, and operational risks of the TCI-DMO • Responsible for managing the organization’s cash flow, ensuring that there is sufficient cash on hand to meet the organization’s obligations and to fund its growth plans.

• Responsible for managing the operational aspects of the organization, including procurement, logistics, and supply chain management.

• Responsible for developing the organization’s financial and operational strategies, working with other members of the executive team to ensure that these strategies are aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives.

• Responsible for managing the organization’s relationships with investors, including communicating financial results and providing guidance on future financial performance.

• Responsible for ensuring that the organization complies with all financial and operational regulations, including accounting standards especially referring to the use of public funds, tax laws, and labor laws.

• Responsible for managing the finance and operations team, ensuring that the team is properly trained, motivated, and aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives.

• Collaboration with the other members of the executive team for the realisation of the Annual Report about the DMO yearly performances and impacts on the tourism industry in TCI. • Collaboration with the Ministry of Finance to guarantee maximum transparency related to

•

G MISSICK VARIETY STORE

GODEANA MISSICK

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Off South School Lane, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

2 LABOURERS

DOMESTIC WORKER

Cleaning outside the property, waste collection, trash disposal, clean windows, and doorframes. $8.00 hourly

Sweeping, mopping, clean bathrooms, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels, personal clothing, and other housework. $8.00 Hourly

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. $8.00 hourly

Greets customers, receive payment, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. $8.00 Hourly

1 CLEANER

Classification: Managerial Annual Salary: Up to $120,000 Reporting Supervisor: CEO Probationary Period: 6 months Positions Supervised: All staff of the Finance and Operation Department

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CONTACT: 345-9503

the use of public funds Responsible, with the collaboration of the CEO and all other DMO Chief Officers, to monitor all expenses carried out by the DMO Assist the CEO to explain the DMO financial and operation activities in in front of the Board of Director and TCIG

OTHERS: • Collaborate with the Tourism Intelligence Unit to collect and analyze key financial data • Supervise all supporting information for the annual audit • Collaborate with management and other stakeholders to raise capital and carry out other business-expanding strategies • Evaluating DMO financial and operational performances and recommend strategies to improve results SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/ COMPETENCIES: • At least a master’s degree in Finance, business administration, CPA and or ACCA certification required.

• At least fifteen (15) years of experience financial administration, audit, or similar working for NPOs or big enterprises, preferably working in the tourism sector.

• Direct experience in similar positions is considered a plus.

• Extensive knowledge of the financial legislation of TCI is compulsory.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders, staff, and industry partners.

• Good Leadership and management capacity • Strong strategic planning and analytical skills to analyze financial and accounting data • Good project management skills to oversee multiple projects and initiatives • Strong negotiation skills • Knowledge of the tourism industry in TCI or in the Caribbean region WORKING CONDITIONS: • A dynamic work environment • Interface with relevant government ministries and departments and tourism private sector entities • Ability to travel • Goal accomplishment within a multidisciplinary, changing, and evolving environment • Work hours may extend to evenings, weekends, and holidays 39503

CASHIER

CONTACT: 649-346-0705

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 39464

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

I.J BAR & RESTAURANT

JACSON ALMONORE

Back Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

39428

Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

CHEF DOMESTIC WORKER Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.

Preparing ingredients to use in cooking.

Cooking food in various utensils or grillers.

Salary: $8.50 hourly

CONTACT: 241-0576 OR 342-8641 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 39435

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

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 245-6073 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39483

LJ CONTRACTING SERVICES

LUDIE DESVALES

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

CONTACT: 649-331-8546

CONTACT: 343-1181

Black Crew Rd, Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning the property, pick up yard waste, 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

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

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

39479

39491

MY DREAM STORE

MYRIAME METELUS

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

Back Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER LABOURER 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: 345-5615

CONTACT: 649-341-8460

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39485

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39425

28 CLASSIFIEDS GODS INSTRUMENTAL MINISTRIES Pastor Dor Alces Building, Millennium Highway Is seeking to employ a

GRACE BAY WATERSPORTS

HANDY PRO MAINTENANCE LTD. Shore Club Rd. Is seeking to employ a

Mango Reef, Turtle Cove Marina Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER BOAT CAPTAIN LABOURER Keeping the church clean between services, clean the yard remove trash, trim the trees.

Removes debris in communal areas.

Clean Church bus before each service through the week.

Pay: 8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 242-4551

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 39410

November 11-17, 2023

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Responsible for the safe operation of vessel and crewed according to both company and legal guidelines.

Salary: $10.00 hourly, 6 days/week

Cleaning property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: JUDITH NOEL @ 333-2626 BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

CONTACT: 649-231-2763

39465

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 39451

GRACE BAY MEDICAL CENTER #30 Neptune Plaza, Providenciales TCI Is seeking to employ a

RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT WITHIN THE OPERATIONS REMIT OF THE BUSINESS SUCH AS:

▪ Coordinate administrative tasks ▪ Maintaining clear communication, ▪ Managing visitors and vendors, handling correspondence ▪ Supporting company operations by maintaining office systems and also assist supervising staff as and when required.

▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

▪ Must be able to think analytically

REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution • Current registration from country of origin and with the HPA in TCI • Minimum of 5 years work experience in a fast-paced Urgent Care practice setting • Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods, procedures and emergency care • Practical skills to include but not limited to IV therapy, venipuncture, injections, vitals, dressings, ECG, sterilization protocol and how to operate the machine.

• Setting up for and assisting doctors with procedures and examination • Able to work with little or no supervision to ensure proper flow of patients • Computer knowledge, action patients result, update and maintain patients EMR file Salary based on experience and qualifications. Belongers only need to apply. This is a new position.

and possess problem solving skills Demonstrate attributes of a team player Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Strong attention to detail.

Proficient interpersonal skills Must be innovative and able to bring forth creative ideas Must be able to work weekends and holidays Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions Must possess great communication skills – written and verbal Proficient with Microsoft Office Software and other electronic systems.

Previous leadership experience is preferred Salary starting at $12.00 per hour, negotiable on experience.

649-332-6161 or jademeanagementservicestci@gmail.com 39412

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COASTAL MARINE AND DESIGN BUILD LIMITED is seeking renewal for a

39450

PROJECT MANAGER A master’s degree in construction management will be an asset.

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01

NOTICE OF LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER SECTION 10401/208 EAST SUBURBS

Operations Assistant

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Registered Nurse

EMAIL: CYNTHIA@GRACEBAYMEDICAL.COM PHONE: 649-941-5252 FAX: 649-946-8243, NO PHONE CALL

JADE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD

ISLAND GRAND TURK

Whereas, ANDREW KING WOODS & JASON WILLIAM DALTON of 70 Sandringham Drive, Toronto Ontario Canada M5M 3G3 has declared that the Land Certificate for the abovementioned title number(s) registered in the names of ANDREW KING WOODS & JASON WILLIAM DALTON was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

Take Notice that I, Nicholas Arculus, Solicitor (England of Wales) The Registrar of Lands, shall cancel the Land Certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a Local Newspaper and the Gazette.

Dated this 29th Day of August , 2023 Publicized by Order Registrar of Lands.

39421

• 5 -10 years or more experience in Marine Construction work as it relates to, Seawalls and jetties.

• Manage and supervise the building of docks and jetties, laying mooring buoys, building/repairing sea defenses, dredging, underwater pipeline installation, and boat maintenance.

• Manage team for installation of sheet piling, boardwalk, and boat lifts.

• Inspect, monitor, and supervision of suction Embedded anchor (SEA) installation • Completion of multiple contracts, meets the targeted milestones, budgets, and work quality • Responsible for code compliance, analyzed blueprints and specifications to forecast projects, and prepared estimates.

• Ensuring the project adheres to health and safety policies compliant with industry regulations as it relates to the Marine. Create project schedules, daily reports, track, and submit weekly payroll cost and sub-contractor’s estimates, and prepare vendor contracts.

• Project material projection and procurement.

The Project Manager’s salary is paid based on experience.

You will be required to travel to various locations or countries to represent the company’s projects as needed.

RESUME COPIES SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT AND EMAILED TO: ACCOUNTS@COASTALMDB.COM STANBROOK LAW, GRACEWAY HOUSE 3RD FLOOR GRACEWAY PLAZA PROVIDENCIALES 39471

November 11-17, 2023 ACQUA SHORES PROPERTY MNG. Cooper Jack Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

ALBERT CHARLES STUBBS The Bight Is seeking to employ a

ALI BROWN ANESCA Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-243-5645

CONTACT: 242-4548

Pick up waste, wash doors & windows, cut grass, water flowers & keep property clean at all times. $380.00 weekly

CONTACT: 649-231-1325

CONTACT: 343-8090

39455

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39487

ASTRIDE PIERRE-CHARLES

BENNETH WILLIAMS

BRUNEL HILAIRE

BABYSITTER Applicant must be very good at caring for children.

Feeding, bathing, washing and keeping their sleeping areas clean.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-347-8853 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 39431

CAICOS DREAM TOURS 1 Princess Drive, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

INBOUND/OUTBOUND MANAGER Overlooks the full operation of the company, Handles all accounts of CDT, Handles all supplier, vendors and clients’ needs Salary: Roughly $50k.

8:00-5:00, 6 days/week

Leeward Palms Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Sweeping, mopping, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels, personal clothing, and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

DOMESTIC WORKER Sweeping, mopping, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels, personal clothing, and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-344-2557

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

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

CAICOS KEYS SERVICES

39457

Millennium Highway, 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: 649-441-8061

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

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 39409

L&K CONTRACTOR

WESNER LILUCE

Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

The Bight Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 649-241-1272

CONTACT: 649-231-7274 39422

Snake Hills Is seeking to employ a

Applicant must be very good at caring for children.

Feeding, bathing, washing and keeping their sleeping areas clean.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 39432

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

ALINE BONAMY

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

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

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Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 39437

AMADU TIRES

ANTOINISE MICHEL

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. $8.00 Hourly

AUTO TECHNICIAN Inspecting and testing vehicles, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. $8.50 Hourly

CONTACT: 341-6493

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: 348-3943

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

39454

39490

C&S PROFESSIONAL

C&S PROFESSIONAL

C&S PROFESSIONAL

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

DONNA BARTRAW

KAREN MYERS

MUSICIAN

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 231-0676

CONTACT: 241-5922/342-1078

Acting on behalf of

#15 Aviation Drive, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Play music instrument in the church as a professional Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 241-5922

Acting on behalf of

Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $8.00 hourly

Acting on behalf of

Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $8.00 hourly

39440

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39418

CLOVER LEAF AGENCY

CORDNEY AUTHNEAL CAPRON

CRANDELL ANTON LIGHTBOURNE

Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

20 Chandelle Dr., Venetian Road Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the

LABOURER 1 LABOURER,

CONTACT: 231-1051

CONTACT: 343-1056

CONTACT: 1(649) 348-0235

39408

(RENEWAL)

TUETON T.T WILLIAMS Whitby, North Caicos Rate: 8.00 per hour Description: Making beds, Cleaning, babysitting.

MECHANIC (RENEWAL)

AUTO BOX Whitby, North Caicos Rate: 8.00 monthly Description: Service vehicles, Change oil and clean cars.

TEL: 947-056139415 DOS CONSTRUCTION Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

ONE MASON, 1 TILE LAYER, CARPENTER 1 LABOURER 1 LABOURER DUTIES: build walls & marble, Clearing up debris and assisting in other task.

Salary: $8.per hourly

DUTIES: LAYING AND SETTING TILES Cleaning up materials, Picking up waste, Clearing up debris.

Salary: $8.per hourly

Follow blueprints and building plans.

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

Salary: $10.00 hourly

CONTACT: 1(649) 333-1674

CONTACT: 1(649) 348-0235

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED, A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION. 39444

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED, A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION. 39443

CONTACT: 346-6466

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39481

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

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Cleaning outside the property, yard waste pickup, trash disposal, clean windows, and doorframes.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

39500

CORDINA WILLIAMS Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

1 DOMESTIC DUTIES: Cleaning up various materials, Picking up waste, Clearing up debris.

Maintaining my property, and assisting in other task.

Salary: $8.per hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39426

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

39463

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED, A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION. 39442

EXPERT TOWING

F & A MILLWORK & CONSTRUCTION

FLAWLESS CLEANING SERVICES

South Dock Rd. Is seeking to employ a

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

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

Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood.

Salary: $9.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-341-8330

CONTACT: 346-9102

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

Salary: $8.00 hourly

LABOURER TILE LAYER CLEANER

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

39433

BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 39434

CONTACT: 343-0561 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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Hollywood actors’ union Sag-Aftra agrees tentative deal to end four-month strike US actors are expected to resume work after their union agreed a tentative deal with Hollywood studios to end a four-month strike.

Sag-Aftra reached agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and TV Producers (AMPTP) in a unanimous vote.

The shutdown - combined with a separate writers’ strike - paralysed the entertainment industry and disrupted numerous major films and TV shows.

Actors have been calling for better pay and safeguards on the use of AI. Sag-Aftra president Fran Drescher posted: “We did it!!!!”

She thanked members “for hanging in and holding out for this historic deal!”

Actors have welcomed the deal, with Zac Efron describing it as “incredible” at the premiere for his wrestling film The Iron Claw.

Efron’s co-star Jeremy Allen White, who stars in TV drama The Bear, found out the strike was over during an interview on the red carpet with Entertainment Tonight.

“That’s amazing!” he exclaimed.

Oscar winner Octavia Spencer wrote on social media: “Who else is dancing right now??? Ready to

in minimum salaries, a new “streaming participation” bonus, and more protections against their images and voices being replicated by artificial intelligence.

Sag-Aftra said the strike would officially end on Thursday, with more details released following a meeting on Friday.

The actors’ and writers’ strikes led production on major TV shows and films to grind to a halt

work now that the strike is over!

Congratulations and thank you to our @sagaftra negotiating committee!”

Jamie Lee Curtis posted on Instagram that “perseverance pays off”.

This Is Us star Mandy Moore said on her Instagram story: “Let’s

get back to work, friends!”

She added: “Thank you @ sagaftra negotiators and leadership for getting us over the finish line!!!

Gratitude is the attitude!!”

Alec Baldwin offered his “congratulations to everyone who did this great work on behalf of the

members”, in a post on Instagram.

Sag-Aftra chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland told Reuters there were “definitely some tears, a lot of big smiles, a lot of hugs” when the agreement was reached.

The three-year contract would “make a long-term difference for the future of our members in this industry”, he said.

The union said the deal was valued at more than $1bn (£814m) and included increases

MIXED EMOTIONS Union negotiating committee member Kevin E West told Variety that there were “tears of exhilaration and joy” after the contract was approved, but that the agreement was “not perfect”.

Fellow committee member Shaan Sharma told the New York Times he had mixed emotions because not all of the union’s demands were met.

“You can be happy for the deal overall, but you can feel a sense of loss for something that you didn’t get that you thought was important,” he said.

AMPTP said it was pleased to have reached the tentative agreement and “looks forward to the industry resuming the work of telling great stories”.

It said the deal gave Sag-Aftra “the biggest contract-on-contract gains in the history of the union”.

In addition to increased pay and AI guarantees, Sag-Aftra has called for increased royalties and higher contributions to actors’ pension and health plans.

Patrick Dempsey is 57 years old

Patrick Dempsey named People magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ People magazine has named actor Patrick Dempsey this year’s Sexiest Man Alive.

Dempsey was revealed to be the new Sexiest Man Alive on Tuesday’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after audience members asked Dempsey, whose voice and face were concealed, questions to help narrow down his identity.

“I’m just happy they made a

decision and that it was me this year,” Dempsey told Kimmel.

Dempsey went on to joke that his family found it funny when they found out about his new title, saying, “They laughed, quite hard. They’re like, ‘No, seriously, who is it?’”

As for how the “Grey’s Anatomy” actor reacted when he first heard the news, he told People in an interview published Tuesday that he was “completely shocked.”

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Tracy Chapman makes country music history

Tracy Chapman’s 35-year-old song Fast Car was named both song and single of the year at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville.

The awards recognised a cover version by Luke Combs, which reached number two in the US and number 30 in the UK this summer.

But they also mark a long overdue milestone: Chapman is the first black songwriter to win song of the year in the ceremony’s 57year history.

The singer, who did not attend the awards, said the prize was “truly an honour”.

Combs also thanked Chapman as he accepted the single of the year trophy.

“First and foremost, I want to thank Tracy Chapman for writing one of the best songs of all time,” he said.

“I just recorded it because I loved the song. It’s the first favourite song that I ever had, at 4 years old.”

Fast Car was originally released in 1988 as the lead single from Chapman’s self-titled debut album.

A haunting folk-rock rumination on trying to escape poverty, it became a major hit after the singer performed it at Nelson Mandela’s 70th Birthday Concert at Wembley Stadium.

It has since become a standard, covered by everyone from Black Pumas, external to Justin Bieber, external.

It also re-entered the UK charts in 2015, thanks to two competing tropical house remixes by Jonas Blue and Tobtok.

Earlier this year, Chapman said she was “honoured” to find herself on US country radio, via Combs’ cover.

“I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honoured to be there,” she told Rolling Stone, external.

“I’m happy for Luke and his success and grateful that new fans have found and embraced Fast Car”.

Tracy Chapman wrote Fast Car in 1987

Combs cover is also expected to pick up a Grammy nomination for Record Of The Year when nominations are revealed on Friday.

The song won Chapman three Grammy Award nominations in 1989, including for song of the year. She won for best female pop vocalist.

At the CMAs, the big winner was Lainey Wilson, who scooped five awards, including the night’s the top prize, entertainer of the year.

“This is all I’ve ever wanted to

do. It’s the only thing I know how to do,” the 31-year-old said at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

“I’ve been in this town for 12 and a half years and it finally feels like country music is starting to love me back.”

The star, who has become known for her love of bell-bottom trousers, also won female vocalist of the year and album of the year,

for her fourth record Bell Bottom Country.

Her collaboration with country star Hardy - a murder ballad called Wait In The Truck - also picked up music video of the year and music event of the year.

Jelly Roll was named best new artist, while Chris Stapleton took best male artist for the seventh time.

The classic “Zelda” video game follows hero Link, who must defeat a pig-like monster named Ganon along his journey to rescue Zelda, the Princess of Hyrule Sting said everything he had achieved “was dreamt up in North Tyneside”

Sting receives freedom of North Tyneside after 13-year wait Music legend Sting has officially accepted the freedom of his home borough of North Tyneside, 13 years after it was offered.

The Wallsend-born songwriter was awarded the honour in 2010, but a “robust” touring schedule delayed him collecting it.

Sting said everything he had achieved “was dreamt up in North Tyneside”.

“In a way it’s coming full circle and having the borough acknowledge that is a kind of fantasy in itself,” he said.

“I’ve won a lot of accolades

and blandishments of success in the world, but all of those are just manifestations of things that were dreamt up here, when I was wandering the streets or wandering the beaches thinking ‘what am I going to do with my life’.”

‘FIERCE REGIONAL PRIDE’ The former singer and bass player with pop behemoth The Police received the civic honour at North Shields’ historic Exchange 1856 building.

He arrived by Metro from

Newcastle’s Central Station, a route that goes through his home town, but said he had only been saved from getting lost by a friend.

“Eventually I found my way round,” he said.

“Of course the city’s changed and Tyneside has changed, but enough of it is the same for me to feel home.”

Born Gordon Sumner, the musician said there was a “distinct, profound sense of place” and a “fierce regional pride” on Tyneside that prevented him forgetting who he was.

Nintendo developing ‘Legend of Zelda’ video game into live-action film The popular video game “The Legend of Zelda” is coming to life in a new live-action movie.

“I have been working on the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda for many years now,” famed Nintendo video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto wrote on the gaming company’s X (formerly Twitter) page Tuesday.

“We have now officially started the development of the film with Nintendo itself heavily involved in the production. It will take time until its completion, but I hope you look forward to seeing it,” he also wrote.

Avi Arad, a veteran film producer who’s worked on many

successful comic book movie franchises – including the various “Spider-Man” films, as well as the “Iron Man” and “X-Men” movies – will co-produce the live-action “Zelda” with Miyamoto.

The classic “Zelda” video game, first released by Nintendo in 1986, follows hero Link, who must defeat a pig-like monster named Ganon along his journey to rescue Zelda, the Princess of Hyrule, according to an official synopsis. The original game has been followed by at least 20 newer versions over the past 38 years, the most recent being this past May’s “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.”

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JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE 7TH AVE HAIR & BEAUTY BAR 8 Infinity Lane, One Pelican Place, Unit 6 Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

2 HAIR BRAIDERS

Classifieds

ABDIAS JOLISSAINT Northside, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

ABNER VIXAMAR Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

ANGELA MELISSA LIGHTBOURNE GARLAND Snake Hill, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Braiding clients’ hair.

Salary: $8.00 per hour

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

Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-345-4777

CONTACT: 649-241-9726

CONTACT: 649-332-1242

CONTACT: 649-346-0002

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 39369

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. 39308

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. 39313

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 39301

CARLANDE PARKER

CHARLIE DEPOT

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 231-3494

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39302

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

ANNUELA CHARLES Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

BELIEVE CONSTRUCTION #28 South Dock Rd Is seeking to employ a

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

Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

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Industrial Drive Is seeking to employ a

CHEKINA SHOP

Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

CLINTON HIGGS

Close to Fortis, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

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.

Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 346-6941

CONTACT: 333-5032

CLOVER LEAF EMPLOYMENT

DA CONCH SHACK

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39384

Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 39344

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

LABOURER CLEANER CLEANER HOUSEKEEPER 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: 941-4353 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

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: 346-8874

CONTACT: 347-3596

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

39330

39342

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

39391

(RENEWAL)

General Cleaning.

Rate: $8.00 per hour CLOVER LEAF AGENCY TEL: 947-0561 39378

Cleaning property, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 946-8877

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. 39335

GRACE BAY MEDICAL CENTER #30 Neptune Plaza, Providenciales. Is seeking to employ a

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

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST SUPERVISOR

REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES

• Post-secondary degree or diploma from a recognize institution • Minimum 4 years’ experience as a receptionist supervisor or similar customer service post • Proven administrative experience working under pressure in a fast-paced, professional services and or medical environment • Great customer service skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills email correspondence and data entry, • the ability to organize, multitask, and prioritize work • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs; experience using office equipment such as computers, printers, laptops and projector, fax machine, voicemail messaging systems and photocopiers/scanners.

• Team management, scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, etc • Bilingual will be an asset Salary depending on qualifications and experience.

BELONGERS ONLY NEED TO APPLY. SUBMIT YOUR CV WITH PROOF OF STATUS, POLICE RECORD AND THREE PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES {2 OF WHICH MUST BE PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS}, ONLY SUITABLE APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. EMAIL: CYNTHIA@GRACEBAYMEDICAL.COM PHONE: 649-941-5252 FAX: 649-946-8243 NO PHONE CALLS

39351

36 CLASSIFIEDS QUEEN OF WORLD LTD.

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

Unit F103 Regent Street, Grace Bay, Providenciales

Shampooing, cutting and styling hair treatments, including, deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving.

Make-up and styling. $8.00 hourly

TECHNICIAN WOOD CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1075 A Leeward Highway $21.35 p/h Repair and maintain hardware and software systems.

DOMESTIC WORKER/HOUSEKEEPER Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.

Ensuring all rooms inspected according to standards. House cleaning, laundry, cook & kids care. $8.00 hourly EMAIL: INFO@QUEENOFWORLD.COM

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

39429

COCO BISTRO

ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER

productivity REQUIREMENTS: • Estimate future needs for • Coordinating daily restaurant goods, kitchen utensils and management operations cleaning products • Delivering superior food • Ensure compliance with and beverage service sanitation and safety regulations and maximizing customer • Must be willing to work 6 days satisfaction • Appraise staff performance and per week Salary: $40k per annum. provide feedback to improve CONTACT: 946-5369 EMAIL: COCOBISTRO@TCIWAY.TC THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED 39317 TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD

EASYWAY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

RAS DIAMOND Kew Town / 346-5130 Delivering water to the rollers and plate compactors, preparing the pavement saw. Cleaning the area at end of day and Loading trucks with asphalt. $9.00

TRADESMAN

LANDO MAINTENANCE CLEANING SERVICES Millennium Highway / 333-5872 Maintain upkeep of apartment/ rental maintenance such as plumber, electricity, mason and tile work. $10.00

YOSHI SUHIS BAR RESTAURANT #20 & 21 Saltmills Plaza Grace Bay Road, 941-3374 $1,500.00 monthly Prepares foods to the specifications of the client.

DOMESTIC WORKER HARTWELL JAHMAL SMITH North Caicos / 231-4652 Cleaning the house, make beds, cook, wash, iron and care for my children. $8.00

CLEANER

PERRY H. ROBINSON Dock Yard / 341-9047 Unloading container, assist with transporting goods, assist customers throughout the store with merchandise and keep the store clean at all times. $8.00 hr.

DERDER CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

BARBER Duties: steam shave, cut hair, designs as requested by customers.

Salary: based on a 50% commission. Open MonSun from 9AM-8PM.

SUBMIT RESUME TO IDEALBARBERS@OUTLOOK.COM OR CALL 246-5721/341-2640 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY /RENEWAL

Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, mixing concrete, hand tools to workers, and cleaning work site.

Salary: $8.50 hourly

CONTACT: 348-7523 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

39498

39461

TYPIST/CLERICAL ASSISTANT IN A LAWYERS OFFICE An opening exists for an experienced Office Assistant to join the Legal firm of

Duncanson & Co. Barristers and Attorneys

Previous experience of working in a legal office environment is essential • The applicant must have good communication and organisational skills • Skilled in the use of all Microsoft Office programs • Ability to work with minimum supervision

• Fluency in Spanish would be an asset • Trustworthiness and discretion will be vital

The successful applicant will be required to act as office receptionist, perform general clerical duties and assist the legal team in preparation and service of documents and papers for Court.

APPLY WITH RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO BERYN DUNCANSON DUNCANSONLAW@GMAIL.COM OR CALL 245-1314 / 941-4444 39467

BARTENDER MAITRE D

• Must have 5 years’ experience; be able to handle a busy bar and interactions with customer and staff.

• Must be able to work 6 nights and holidays.

• Will be responsible for keeping bar area clean including glasses.

• $12.00 hourly

• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ fine dining experience.

• Must be able to work 6 nights per week and holidays.

• Will oversee guest flow, manage reservations and liaise between wait staff and kitchen staff.

• $600.00 weekly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD SEND ALL RESUMES NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 25TH, 2023

39505

KEY TO THE SEA

Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Island

1 MASON

Cleaning outside properties with sweeper. Pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows and door frames.

Salary: $8.00 per hour

Mix mortar, lays bricks and stones and or concrete sidewalks makes and repairs steps and plasters.

Salary $10.00 per hour

Build and install iron steel girders, columns and other construction.

Salary: $9.00 per hour

Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures.

Salary $9.00 per hour

2 STEEL MAN 1 CARPENTER CONTACT: 331-6927

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

PROFESSIONAL

7A Martha Yard, The Bight Is seeking to employ a

P.O.Box 543, #6 Grace Bay Road, Providenciales

39477

1 LABOURER

J & JF CONSTRUCTION

GTC LIMITED/BELLA LUNA

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

CLEANER

COOK

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER 39498

#10 Oak Avenue, Grace Bay Road, Is seeking to employ a

IDEAL CUTS

Windsor Place (old movie theatre) unit #B7 Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Acting on behalf of:

BEAUTICIANS-HAIR STYLISTS

CONTACT: 649-245-1515

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39417

PARASAIL CAPTAIN Must have experience, be able PLEASE EMAIL RESUME AND to pass drug test, bilingualism is COVER LETTER TO: an asset. Hours vary, 6 days a KEYTOTHESEAPARASAILING@GMAIL.COM week, salary commensurate with experience in region of $2500 month.

BOX 926, SUITES A 201 & A202 Duties include preparing boat/ (UPSTAIRS) equipment for flights, taking care of REGENT VILLAGE EAST, passengers needs, delivering safety GRACE BAY, briefings, maintaining vessel as PROVIDENCIALES, TCI needed.This position is currently held by work permit holder.

CONTACT: 649-331-6363 FOLLOW US ON: INSTAGRAM / KEYTOTHESEAPARASAILING FACEBOOK / KEY TO THE SEA PARASAILING

39499

November 11-17, 2023 S AND M CONTRACTING CO. Walter Cox Street, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

SAMBRINA LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

JANITOR CLEANER 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: 649-241-6702

CONTACT: 649-341-8332

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

39423

39486

MARCIA VALERIE HAWKINS Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Duties: Physical labour and cleaning at work site Rate: $8.00 per hour

AESTHETICIAN

CONTACT: 649-341-8098

DJ

JA’SAMS CONSTRUCTION LABOURER $10.00 hourly Perform cleaning and repair duties.

• Connect with listeners at bar.

• Review the weekly and daily playlist.

• Taking music requests and engaging with listeners.

REQUIREMENTS • Previous experience as a DJ. • Knowledge of modern music trends.

• Good presenting skills Salary: $8.50 hourly

CONTACT: 231-6318

39407

39406

ANGELINA MALCOLM Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Duties: Relaxation Massage, Facials and Massage muscles and Soft Tissue of the Body.

Salary: $10.00 hourly.

(EYEBROWS, EYELASHES, HAIR STYLIST)

Duties: Body Care/ Treatments, Custom design, Permanent Hair Removal, Laser Hair Removal, Eyebrow tinting, Skin care, Waxing, Henna-Temporary Designs. Salary: $10.00 hourly INTERESTED CANDIDATES APPLY AT: EMAIL: WENEYRIS27@GMAIL.COM CELL #: (649) 345-0557

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: $8.50 Hourly

T&C SECRETARIAL SERVICES

Aviation Drive, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

39472

SPA MASSEUSE

LUXURY CONSTRUCTION

CAREGIVER

SUNSET BAR #2

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

BEAUTICIAN

North Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

31 AVIATION DR. OLYMPIC PLAZA #7, PROVIDENCIALES, We are seeking employment for

Duties: Massage treatments, Facials, Wraps, Body Care, Skin Care, and Provide Information to customers on Beauty Products.

Salary: $10.00 hourly.

SHERMAN ALEXANDER SMITH

CONTACT: 649-343-9437

MAGIC HANDS SPA

JAQUAN RAHEIM BAIN

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Wilson Circle, Blue Hills Acting on behalf of

ANOUSBING VALMY LABOURER $10.00 hourly Perform cleaning and repair duties.

JOANE ST. JEAN NANNY $10.00 hourly Care for children.

CONTACT: 649-331-2251

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

39482

KT'S CONSTRUCTION Bottle Creek, North Caicos, Is looking for

STORE CLERK

CARPENTER (2)

CONTACT: 1(649) 348-0235

Retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mix mortar lays bricks and stones SALARY: $600.00 weekly

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

POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORKPERMIT HOLDER BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO LABOUR BOARD

DUTIES: To assist in daily operations of store.

SALARY: $8.00 per hour.

39476

DUTIES: Repairs, maintains, alters buildings SALARY: $650.00 weekly

MASON (1) CONTACT: 243-6860

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MYSTIQUE CAR RENTAL 72 Old Airport Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

WILNER CHERY Leeward Is seeking to employ a

ANGELINA MALCOLM Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

CHAMBERS A1 SUPREME CLEANING SERVICES Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

STORE CLERK DOMESTIC LABOURER LABOURER LABOURER LABOURER Clean cars Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis.

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: 649-244-5212

CONTACT: 649-344-1567

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. 39430

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and assist mechanics.

Salary: $8.50 hourly

CONTACT: 649-941-3910/946-4864 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY 39411 HOLDS THIS POSITION

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

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DUTIES: To assist in daily operations of store.

SALARY: $8.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 245-1980 BELONGERS KINDLY SUBMIT A COPY OF RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS IS A FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT APPLICATION. 39475

WORKER

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

Salary: $350.00 Weekly

CONTACT: 244-3319 BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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KEVIN ANTHONY GORDON

TINY’S RESTAURANT

DOMESTIC WORKER

COOK LABOURER

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning my home, wash, cook and iron and caring for my two children. Salary: $8.00 hr

CONTACT: 342-6268 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 39460

Long Bay Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Setting up workstations.

Preparing ingredients, chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers.

Salary: $9.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 1-649-346-3052 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39458

WALNER REGISTRE Richmond Hill Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 342-2924 BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

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MANAGERIAL & SUPERVISORY POSITIONS

ASSISTANT F & B MANAGER • •

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in supervisory/management role.

Assist the F&B manager to maintain strict control measures to ensure consistency and uphold safety standards.

• Assist in menu creation and food & beverage budget management.

• Train, lead and motivate the Food & Beverage team.

• Stay up to date on current trends and incorporate new ideas in our Food & Beverage offerings.

• Assign Work Tasks • Assistant food and beverage managers assign work tasks to restaurant and kitchen staff.

• Assistant food and beverage managers ensure that staff members follow server standards and restaurant protocols.

• Assistant food and beverage managers check food and beverage orders to verify they are prepared and served within company standards.

• Assistant food and beverage managers greet customers and check that they are enjoying their experience. Also manage customer complaints and rectify customer problems.

Salary starts at $35,000 per year.

NON-PACKAGE REVENUE (NPR) MANAGER • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Interpret Financial Reports and provide expertise on (projected)Revenue vs. Expenses.

Use financial plans for spotting trends, measuring productivity, and monitoring progress.

Implement ongoing skills training to ensure service standards are upheld.

Develop and monitor NPR Goals across departments.

Maintain an up-to-date Procedure Manual and ensure compliance.

Attend Management meetings and convey all relevant information.

Ensure equipment is maintained in good working order for success of any NPR program.

Manage inventory effectively, follow purchasing standards; ensure compliance revenue generation and profitability.

Develop Marketing Strategy and ensure an image is portrayed.

Maintain and update all necessary internal and external signage.

Create ongoing in-house promotions and activities to stimulate sales, staff, and customers.

Guide business decisions by staying on top of industry trends.

Consistently develop and grow NPR through training, tools, and monitoring.

Ensure all outlets are staged for maximum buyer impact.

Monitor customer satisfaction with surveys, focus groups, and comment cards.

Develop and deliver credible, competitive, value-plus service to the customer.

Guide staff to become caring problem solvers, cooperative, accommodating, and fair.

Maintain fresh, effective programs to retain and grow customer base consistently.

Develop and maintain compensation guidelines for customer complaint handling.

Follow property specific procedures for handling emergencies (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).

Follow policies and procedures for the safe operation and storage of tools, equipment, and machines.

Anticipate guests' service needs, including asking questions of guests to better understand their needs and watching/listening to guest preferences

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and acting on them whenever possible.

Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings.

• 3-5 years of experience managing non-package revenue • Bachelor’s degree Salary starts at $36,000 per year.

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EXCUTIVE 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 Corporate 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 Corporate Executive Chef in budgeting i.e., food cost/payroll/ etc.

• Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of the day-to-day operation.

• Assist in training and development of culinary staff members.

• 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.

• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks, stewards and workers engaged in food preparation.

• Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

• Maintains the productivity level of employees.

• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.

• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.

• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.

Salary starts at $65,000 per year.

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.

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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 starts at $78,000 per year.

CHIEF MECHANIC • • • • •

Maintenance and repair of boats and engines both inboard and outboard.

Maintenance and repair to fleet of golf carts electric and gasoline.

Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems.

Ability to trouble shoot & repair Hydrostatic & Hydraulics Ability to repair both aspects of power generators: mechanical and electrical.

• Perform routine maintenance of power generators.

• Trouble shoot & repair diesel fuel injection system.

• Chassis repair, including springs, shock & drive shaft.

• Assigning work orders as necessary and managing team.

• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolved them in a timely manner.

• Ensure preventative maintenance checks are completed and maintain records.

• Must keep a clean working environment; keep shop equipment operational by calibrating electrical test equipment; following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance and follow-ups.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Mechanic Salary starts at $48,000 per year.

MARINE MECHANIC • • • • • • •

10 years’ experience as a Marine mechanic.

Maintain proper operation of equipment, machinery, or mechanical devices, including engines, pumps, mechanical equipment, or electromechanical devices.

Investigate malfunctioning equipment, machinery, or mechanical devices to determine the source of failure.

Replace or repair parts, using hand tools and power tools, including hoists, jacks, wrenches, and screwdrivers.

Diagnose mechanical problems with electrical and electronic components, using electrical test equipment.

Arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment, machinery, or mechanical devices.

Develop operating and maintenance procedures for equipment, machinery, or mechanical devices.

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Design, test, and supervise installation of mechanical or electromechanical devices.

Develop specifications or procedures to aid and improve operations.

Develop specifications for equipment, machinery, or mechanical devices.

Work with marine professionals to repair and maintain sterndrives, inboard and outboard motors, jet drives, I/O drives, stern gear, seals and hoses, and propellers.

Install, repair, modify, or maintain diesel & gasoline engines, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, electrical and electronics systems, and marine powertrains.

Perform routine preventative maintenance.

Train workers and others in the use of tools, equipment, and safety procedures Develop and maintain relationships with vendors.

Attend and participate in networking events and seminars.

Assist with product demonstration presentations and demonstrations.

PASTRY SOUS CHEF • •

5 years’ experience in the field.

Training other kitchen staff on proper food handling procedures and safety practices • 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 starts at $36,000 per year.

SOUS CHEF • • • • •

2-3 years previous experience as a sous chef Assists in conducting periodic food inventories.

Assists the Executive Chef with departmental human resource functions.

Initiates and oversees ordering of food and kitchen supplies.

Supervises and coordinates the production of food according to menu specifications.

• Assists the Chefs and Cooks in preparation of specific cuisine.

• Inspects quality of food products used to prepare cuisine. Informs Executive Chef when quality is not acceptable.

• Ensures all cuisine served to guests follows established guidelines for quantity, quality, appearance, and palatability.

• Checks physical cleanliness of operations. Ensures all staff practice “clean as you go” techniques.

• Ensure that staff follow all safe serve and health inspection standards.

• Maintains proper working order of all equipment. Inspects ovens, burners, water faucets, and refrigerators. Reports deficiencies to Engineering Department.

Salary starts at $29,744 per year.

SALES MANAGER (Ambergris Cay) •

At least 3 years’ experience as a group/event coordinator/manager.

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A bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or public relations is preferred.

• Own all incoming group sales leads, ensuring prompt replies and follow through.

• Ensure department SOPs are in place and communicated to all relevant team members.

• Liaise with the Reservations team as needed to ensure inventory optimization, i.e., where possible, guide group bookings to need periods.

• Manage room blocks in Opera, ensuring unconfirmed nights are released immediately.

• Determine the appropriate venue for the Group, liaising with team members and vendors as needed to ensure our ability to deliver as promised.

• Coordinate with team members to ensure all Group guest and event details are kept up to date.

• Own the rooming list for all Groups, assisting Reservations as necessary with confirmations.

• Identify the client’s requirements and expectations for each event and work closely with the Operations and Event teams to ensure a seamless event and positive guest experience.

• Liaise with vendors, exhibitors, and stakeholders to ensure everything sold can be delivered; have a back-up plan where necessary.

• Conduct inspections on the day of any Group event to ensure everything adheres to the client’s standards and expectations as promised by the Groups Manager during the sale and by the Events / Operations team throughout the planning process.

• Assess each Groups’ overall success and submit findings to the team with actionable insights for improvements going forward.

• Work with the Marketing and Revenue team to develop strategies to promote the hotel brands and increase revenue from Group and Event guests.

• Set quarterly and annual goals for the Department. Follow up on the progress made in achieving the goals and come up with solutions to any problems faced by the workers.

Salary starts at $ per year.

BEVERAGE & OUTLETS MANAGER (Ambergris Cay) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Open and close the restaurant.

Schedule shifts and assign table sections to waitstaff.

Resolve customer questions and complaints professionally.

Conduct payroll activities accurately and on time Ensure the restaurant follows health and safety regulations.

Place orders for ingredients, utensils and equipment as stock is depleted or damaged.

Source better deals on resources and equipment as needed.

Record all income and expenses, make sure cash registers are balanced at the end of every shift.

Consistently offer professional, friendly, and engaging service Assist the F&B Director and Restaurant Manager to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Food & Beverage Division ensuring all service standards are followed.

Drive innovative promotions, menus, and concepts, creating a destination of choice for both resort and external guests.

Lead and support all F&B departments in the achievement of their financial and operational targets Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and administer in a fiscally responsible manner.

Implement effective control of food, beverage, labor, and operating expenses throughout the F&B division.

Assist in the preparation of the annual strategic plan and achieve the goals and targets therein.

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Salary starts at $38,400.00 per year.

ASSISTANT SPA MANAGER (Ambergris Cay) • •

Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in luxury hotel or spa operations.

Provide a warm welcome and personalized service to all guests visiting the spa.

• Oversee daily operations to ensure areas are well maintained and service is delivered seamlessly in accordance with spa standards.

• Manage professional and retail orders.

• Handle guest complaints professionally and provide appropriate service recovery.

• Seek opportunities for team development and facilitate training for front of house team members to elevate service and improve guest interactions.

• Monitor team performance and provide constructive feedback for improvement.

• Perform check in and check out of all spa guests. Handle payment transactions of guests’ treatment and retail products.

• Provide guest escorts to changing rooms, relaxation area and swimming pool.

• Ensure the spa reception area and retail display is kept clean and tidy.

• Ensure all payment transactions are accurate at the end of each shift, assisting the team in rectifying any discrepancies.

• Scheduling spa reservations and upsell treatments to maximize room and therapist utilization.

• Follow all company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Salary starts at $30,000.00 per year.

BAR SUPERVISOR • • •

Must have previously worked as a bar supervisor in a similar operation.

Supervise the day-to-day operations of the bar.

Keeping the bar area clean and orderly, as well as adhering to food safety and sanitary regulations.

• Planning and executing bar services for special events and promotions in collaboration with the events team.

• Supervising and motivating the bar team, which includes bartenders and cocktail servers, to provide great service while adhering to the highest quality standards.

• Developing and maintaining a wide and imaginative beverage menu that includes both classic favorites and one-of-a-kind, handcrafted cocktails.

• Ensure regular training sessions are held to improve the mixology skills of the bar crew and ensure uniformity in cocktail preparation.

Salary starts at $27,456.00 per year.

BOAT CAPTAIN • • • • • •

Must have previous experience operating a boat and have a boat license.

Operating the boat safely and efficiently, according to all navigation laws, and retaining complete control in a variety of weather conditions.

Putting emergency procedures in place as necessary.

Supervising routine maintenance and inspections to ensure the boat is in good functioning order.

Giving passengers outstanding customer service, addressing questions, and improving their overall experience.

Ensure that all maritime laws, regulations, and safety requirements are followed.

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Using ethical boating techniques to reduce environmental damage and conserve marine life.

• To guarantee smooth operations, keep open communication with port authorities, other vessels, and crew members.

Salary starts at $29,744.00 per year.

LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR

Overseeing the daily functions of all Grounds and Pool & Beach staff to ensure that all required maintenance and up-keep of property is carried out.

• Ensure that guests’ needs are met in a high quality and efficient manner.

• Accountability for all Grounds/Pool & Beach inventories i.e. equipment and supplies inventories; • Be responsible for hiring and training of Grounds/Pool & Beach staff.

• Promoting an atmosphere of teamwork and professionalism within the department.

• Planning, scheduling, assignment, and supervision of all landscaping, seeding, weeding, cultivating and general care of grounds.

• Co-ordination of the planting, of flowers, transplanting, pruning, of trees and shrubbery.

• Coordination of activities with other trade areas and outside contractors.

Salary starts at $24,000.00 per year.

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Have a thorough understanding of all specialty foods in stock.

Assess and restock wine and spirit collections as necessary.

Serve meals and pour drinks for guests.

Communicate with housekeeping to ensure rooms are cleaned at the most convenient time for guests.

• Run errands for guests when necessary.

• Ensure guests’ rooms are clean and tidy up when necessary.

• Recommend and arrange amenities for guests.

• See guests off when they check out. $10.49 per hour

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LINE LEVEL POSITIONS

ENTERTAINMENT COORDINATOR • •

Learning, memorizing, recording, rehearsing, and performing songs.

Maintenance of all on property games (table tennis, shuffleboard, chess, and board games etc.)

• Ensure proper maintenance of internet café.

• Promotion and coordinating staff welfare (awards and special events etc.)

• Maintaining a good social media coverage and encouraging trip advisor feedback • Ensure all day and nighttime activities start on time and are delivered to the highest quality.

• Keep a positive and creative energy around the resort.

• Entertain, animate, always socialize and be innovative. $8.50 per hour

BARTENDER

• Consistently offer professional, friendly, hospitable service • Knowledgeable of all food and beverage products • Attending to guest service requests in a timely and professional manner.

• Capitalize on revenues by upselling and controlling expenses.

• Follow resort policies, procedures, and service standards.

• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety policies.

• Other duties as assigned. $9.00 per hour

BUTLER • •

Meet guests when they arrive and get them settled in their rooms.

Anticipate guests’ needs by learning their preferences, allergies, dislikes, etc.

CARPENTER •

To perform layout fabrication, repair of equipment and structures using wood, glass, plastic, sheet metal and lead.

• General rough inside and outside carpentry work.

• Performs carpentry on new construction jobs.

• Must be able to manually lift 50 pounds on an intermittent basis. Heavier loads will be handled using other methods.

• Provides general maintenance, which includes but is not limited to minor electrical, plumbing, mechanical repairs, appliance repair, drywall, painting.

• And any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Engineer $9.50 per hour

CHEF DE PARTIE •

Working with the Head Chef and the kitchen team to maintain high standards in the quality of food both as to its preparation and its presentation.

• Working in all areas of the kitchen depending on the daily needs of Head Chef.

• To observe all Company Food Hygiene and Health and Safety policy • To assist the Head Chef, to check the completeness of all food and kitchen equipment sent to each function • To set out, maintain and monitor high standards of cooking and presentation.

• To be aware of current food trends with regard to presentation and style and help with new menu ideas and menu design.

• Ensuring the venue kitchen is left spotlessly clean and tidy and that all equipment and un-used food is packed ready for transportation. $11.00 per hour

FIRST MATE • • •

Stack, unstack and tie down boats on trailers and trucks.

Complete assigned tasks while waiting for guests to arrive for trips.

Complete and submit incident and accident reports, when necessary, immediately following an incident or accident.

• Participate in pre-and post-trip meetings as scheduled.

• Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude in dealing with managers, office staff, co-workers, and guests.

• Behave in a professional manner and actively participate as part of our team.

• Learn about natural environment and human history of the area and share knowledge with guests. $8.25 per hour

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Consistently offer professional, friendly, hospitable service by cheerfully greeting guests, taking them to their table and provide them with silverware and a menu.

• Monitor the table rotation and make sure that each member of the wait staff gets a fair number of tables without giving them too many all at once.

• Keep track of which tables are cleaned and available for new guests, and you may even be required to answer the phone and make reservations.

• Oversee operations of designated station ensuring compliance with departmental standards and meeting / exceeding guest expectations • Knowledgeable of all food and beverage products • Handle guest concerns in a timely and professional manner, and report issues to Supervisor and Manger when necessary $8.25 per hour

GIFTSHOP ATTENDANT •

Review incoming merchandise with purchase orders for shipment accuracy.

• Price, label, and prep merchandise according to purchase orders.

• Ensure that new merchandise is put on new merchandise shelves or taken to the store.

• Organize and maintain inventory of all stock stored warehoused in shipping/receiving areas; organize and categorize overstock.

• Assists with physical Inventory procedures and restocking the Gift Shop • Notes miscounted, damaged or missing items and notifies the Gift Shop Record-keeper. $8.25 per hour

GUEST SERVICE AGENT •

Performing all check-in and check-out tasks, managing online and phone reservations • Informing customers about payment methods and verifying their credit card data.

• Greet guests with a welcoming smile and friendly demeanor.

• Obtain or confirm guest information, assign rooms, activate, and distribute keys, etc.

• Inform guests of hotel amenities and offerings • Be informed and up to date on all types of room accommodation and availability.

• Communicate with housekeeping, room service and security staff as necessary.

• Provide information on local restaurants, special sites, activities, etc.

• Resolve customer complaints and problems calmly and effectively.

• Notify management of any serious issues that you cannot resolve.

• Assist with and book tours and activities for guests.

• Confirm group reservations and arrange personalized services for VIP customers and event attendees, like wedding guests.

• Upsell additional facilities and services, when appropriate $9.00 per hour

HOSTESS • •

Consistently offer professional, friendly, hospitable service by cheerfully greeting guests, taking them to their table and provide them with silverware and a menu.

Monitor the table rotation and make sure that each member of the wait staff gets a fair number of tables without giving them too many all at once.

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Keep track of which tables are cleaned and available for new guests, and you may even be required to answer the phone and make reservations.

• Oversee operations of designated station ensuring compliance with departmental standards and meeting / exceeding guest expectations • Knowledgeable of all food and beverage products • Handle guest concerns in a timely and professional manner, and report issues to Supervisor and Manger when necessary $8.25 per hour

HOUSEKEEPER •

Ensure housekeeping requests from guests or management are responded to in a timely, efficient, & friendly manner • Replenish supplies in guest rooms, change bed linens and empty trash as required.

• Sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, dusting, and polishing furniture.

• Reporting any technical issues and maintenance needs.

• Updating status of guest rooms on assignment sheet.

• Returning and restocking cleaning cart at shift end. $8.25 per hour

KIDS CONCIERGE • • • •

Open and prepare Kids Club for daily activities.

Greet guests immediately with a sincere and friendly welcome.

Maintain cleanliness of kids club Undertakes to maintain qualifications as deemed necessary by the Hotel, ensures the safe management of the kids club environment and security of child within confined area.

• Follow kids club Operation Childcare Standards, Policies procedures and Health guidelines.

• Responsible for supervising customers and children • To be part of schedule for guest concierge duties $9.40 per hour

LANDSCAPER • • • •

Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.

Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area.

Empties trash and recycling containers.

Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs. Plants trees, cactus etc. when necessary.

• Cuts and removes trees as needed. Remove seaweeds.

• Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed.

• Uses and maintains special power tools and equipment, including lawn sweeper, sprayer, pneumatic tools, automatic sprinkler system, aerifier, rototiller, and trencher.

• Uses and maintains hand tools such as shovel rake, hoe, broom, pick, post hole digger, hoses, dolly and wheelbarrow. $8.25 per hour

LINE COOK • • • • •

Set and stock stations with all necessary supplies.

Prepare for service (e.g. preparing and cooking vegetables, butchering meat and fish, prepping and making sauces); Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the line staff.

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Ensure that all food items come out simultaneously in high quality and in a timely manner.

• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards. $9.00 per hour •

MARKET ATTENDANT •

Maintain food and beverage par levels for all items as required by management.

• Maintain good record keeping of all items received and issued to minimize any storeroom variances, in accordance with established Food & Beverage procedures.

• Use Micros and Yellow dog to record sales and inventory.

• Consistently offer professional, friendly, hospitable service $8.25 per hour

SECURITY OFFICER •

Assist the Security Supervisor in all aspects ensuring compliance with department policies, procedures and service standards.

• Attending to security issues in a timely and professional manner.

• Oversee physical safety and security of the organization’s facilities and visitors.

• Observe signs of crime or disorder and investigate disturbances. Write and submit security reports.

• Maintain law and order in area of jurisdiction.

• Protect company’s property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment.

• Apprehend criminals and evict violators. Take accurate notes of unusual occurrences.

• Report in detail any suspicious incidents • Patrol randomly or regularly building and perimeter.

• Monitor and control access at building entrances and vehicle gates • Watch alarm systems or video cameras and operate detecting/emergency equipment.

• Screen visitors before allowing them to enter the premises.

• Maintain all security devices and products in good working condition. $9.00 per hour

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Daily communication with Homeowners and Timeshare Owners regarding revenue/expense questions, billing issues, reservation requests, etc.

Assisting in development, implementation and updating of the owner portal with appropriate documents Facilitate maintenance and vacation rental unit repairs with WHML Maintenance Managers and Housekeeping Manager/Supervisors.

Responsible for timeshare owner statement accuracy and addressing any interval billing issues and rental management income issues, including reviewing maintenance billing books, revenue postings, housekeeping revenue.

Work with local realtors and assistant property managers showing units for sale.

Facilitation of new owners into the HOA for accounting, communication, and property management opportunities

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Ensure managed and non-managed units are reflected accurately in Opera.

• Assist owners at Alexandra Resort and Blue Haven Resort with Interval International and RCI timeshare Weeks deposits.

• Assist with billing, collecting and posting of timeshare transactions.

• Work and maintain the Timeshare monthly aging report based upon the Timeshare Accounts Receivables Policies • Facilitate Timeshare ownership transfers and prepare Ownership Certificates • Filling out real estate agent and mortgage company condo questionnaires.

• Preparing a periodic newsletter and manager report to be sent to all members electronically. $9.00 per hour

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Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome.

Remain calm and attentive, especially during heavy hotel activity and emergencies.

• Listens and responds to guest inquiries using a positive, clear speaking voice. Answers questions and help giving accurate information regarding outlet hours, other hotel services, directions to local attractions or function rooms, car rentals, airline shuttle service, etc.

• Convey passengers to and from predetermined locations.

• Assist passengers in loading and unloading their luggage into the vehicle.

• Maintain constant communication with the dispatcher or manager.

• Carry out regular checks on the shuttle vehicle before and after each day’s run.

• Carry out repair of minor faults and report major problems, accidents, or damage to the vehicle to the dispatcher or technician.

• Obey all traffic rules and regulations guiding the operation of shuttle services in his/her assigned area. This may include plying the predetermined routes, not going beyond stipulated boundaries, and collecting the agreed fare. $8.25 per hour

STEWARD •

To maintain the kitchen and restaurant work area, equipment, and utensils: • Washing dishes, pots, pans and trays by hand.

• Sweeping and moping of floors and banquet set up and break down.

• Assist the Cooks and Servers as necessary.

• Ensure all items are clean according to sanitation guidelines.

• Adhere to all sanitation guidelines; Maintain a clean and organized work area and dispose of waste. $8.25 per hour

WATERSPORTS ATTENDANT • • • • • •

Clean ashtrays and garbage bins Wash fixed umbrellas and pathways. Clean showers and foot washers Assist guests with food & beverage orders.

Ensure beach-side changing rooms are always clean and tidy.

Arrange clean towels and push dirty towels into the laundry.

Assist guests with sun loungers and umbrellas. Assist with watersports activities. $8.25 per hour

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 November 18, 2023

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JOIN OUR TEAM!

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT

GARDENER

DOMESTIC WORKER

SPRINKLER IRRIGATION KEVIN ANTHONY South Dock GORDON 341-3168 $8.00 per hour Kew Town soil cultivation, digging, 342-6268 forking, mulching, $8.00 per hour watering, raking, Cleaning my home, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, wash, cook and iron bed preparation and and caring for my two planting children

DOMESTIC WORKER

Heritage Insurance Company is seeking an Office Assistant/Customer Service Representative.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage phones, engage customers, process customer files and documents, process policies and general office duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: proven customer support experience, excellent communication and presentation skills, Ability to multi-task, prioritize and mange time effectively. Multi- lingual (Creole/Spanish) a plus.

CAR WASHER

GETHO CAR WASH & TIRE SHOP New Subdivision, Five Cays, 341-1977 Clean interior and exterior of Vehicles. $8.00 Hourly HENRY HARVEY 431-0917 Blue Hills, Providenciales $8.00 hourly Care for elderly, general house chores

RENEWAL & FIRST TIME WORK PERMIT BELONGERS APPLY WITH LABOUR DEPARTMENT

• Assisting with brewing and bottling and canning operations • Keeping the facility and equipment clean and operational.

• Loading Delivery drivers’ trucks, • Unloading containers and stocking warehouse with inventory • Cleaning the yard, cleaning machines.

• Assist in delivering goods to customers.

To work 6 days per week Salary: $8.5 per hour.

SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME BY E-MAIL TO: COOPER@HICCL.COM DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: NOVEMBER 17, 2023. 39404

PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO INFO@TURKSHEADBEER.COM PROVO BEVERAGES INDUSTRAIL PARK, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI 39402

BRILLIANT STUDIOS LTD

JUSTIN PAUL KERNESIER

UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER/PHOTOGRAPHER

LABOURER

REQUIREMENTS: • PADI UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER INSTRUCTOR LICENSE • EXCELLENT KNOWLEDGE OF PHOTOGRAPHY SOFTWARE: LIGHTROOM, PHOTOSHOP, PHOTOMECHANIC PLUS. • KNOWLEDGE OPERATING CANON CAMERA’S R5 AND R6 AND SONY

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

39374

7R4 • HAVE A CAR AND A DRIVERS LICENSE • MUST SPEAK FLUENT ENGLISH • MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ON WEEKENDS, NIGHTS AND HOLIDAYS

CONTACT: 346-6941 39354

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

39337

PROVO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

EXPERIENCED ROOM INSPECTOR REQUIRED license.

• Must have 7+ years expertise in high-end, exclusive resorts/ • Be reliable, energetic and trustworthy villas • High levels of attention to detail • Applicant must be willing to look after household when owners • Applicant must inspect all are absent rooms prior to and post guest • Fluent English both reading and interaction writing • Capable of maintaining • Clean Police record. inventory, waste control.

• Ability to work weekends and Further duties: General housekeeping, cleaning holidays; full clean drivers’

SALARY TO BE DETERMINED BASED ON EXPERIENCE PLEASE SEND CV TO OUTERREACHVILLA@OUTLOOK.COM BY 15TH NOVEMBER 2023.

39403 BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY.

WELL FIX MAINTENANCE

Five Cays. Providenciales, Is seeking to employ

ONE (1) CARPENTER

Normal working hours are from 7:30am to 4:00 pm weekdays (30 minutes for Lunch and number of hours worked may vary occasionally depending on our work demand).

The rate of pay is $10.00 hourly.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TO US AT OFFICE OR WHATSAPP: 649-332-1803 THIS AD ID FOR A NEW WORK PERMIT. OFFER EXPIRES DECEMBER 15TH, 2023.

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

SALARY $2000 PER MONTH PLUS COMMISSION

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. THIS IS A NEW POSITION. CONTACT: ANITA MARCUS OR DAVID GALLARDO 649-946-4059

OUTER REACH ADVENTURES LTD

The applicant must have 3-5 years’ experience in carpentry work, installing door, windows and renovation work. Successful applicants must be able to read architectural and structural drawings and have a valid driver’s license.

LABOURER

SALT MILLS PLAZA UNIT 6, PROVIDENCIALES, IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A

CARETAKER

LUCKSON LOUIS 241-7216 Airport Road, Providenciales $8.00 hourly General house chores

Is looking for

SEEKING CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

VACANCIES CAICOS FISHERIES LTD. South Caicos, 332-3826 $8.00 Hourly Clean, sort, bag fish and shellfish for resale etc.

PROVO BEVERAGES

Heritage Insurance Company is

39401

PLANT WORKERS

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19 Bible Street, Blue Hills Rd., Invites applicants for the following:

ELEMENTARY TRAINED TEACHERS

Teacher applicants must: • Teachers needed for • Be a committed born again kindergarten to grade 6.

Christian preferable of Compensation: Baptist faith.

Base on qualification and • Must be trained with a experience $1,350.00 valid teacher’s certification $2,200.00 monthly or diploma in education.

THESE POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY BEING HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD PLEASE SUBMIT ALL APPLICATIONS TO: INFO@PROVOCHRISTIANSCHOOL.COM PHONE: 941-5775 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS NOVEMBER 8, 2023 39336

ROSELENE BENOIT GRAY

WILCOX TELUSMA

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC DRYWALL WORKER FINISHER

Back Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-244-0556 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 39349

39060

Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 345-0691

HO2 CONSTRUCTION Grace Bay Court Suite 101, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

Responsible for installing wallboards to ceilings or to interior walls of buildings and applying plaster.

Smooths out imperfections with trowels and shackle.

Salary: $11.00 hourly

CONTACT: 431-2971

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

39338

39385

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SENIOR LITIGATION ATTORNEY

and work independently A senior litigation attorney is essential, together with is required for a busy firm the requisite experience in based in Providenciales. preparation of cases and The successful candidate advocacy. Experience in will be a qualified barrister/ solicitor/attorney with at least mediation/A.D.R. is required.

10 years’ PQE in appropriate Knowledge of legal IT systems, litigation disciplines including: networks and accounting systems is desirable. The commercial, corporate, position requires working long construction, insolvency, hours and at weekends. negligence, property, Salary is commensurate with admiralty/marine and experience. Details available related matters. Excellent on request. communication skills and ability to manage files TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDERS ONLY SHOULD APPLY TO THE MANAGING PARTNER OF WILSON WELLS, BY EMAIL: SMW@WILSONWELLS.COM AND BY SENDING A COPY OF THE APPLICATION TO THE WORK PERMIT BOARD, PROVIDENCIALES. THIS IS A NEW POSITION.

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PELICAN BEACH HOTEL

RIGBY BUILDERS

HOUSEKEEPER

MASON

Whitby, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

DUTIES: Cooking, cleaning, washing, daily household chores around the house SALARY: $8.00 per hour weekly

CONTACT: (649) 245-9449 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND RESUMES TO THE 39474 LABOUR BOARD.

Norway, Five Cays 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 Salary: $9.00 hourly

CONTACT: 241-9741

ROBERSONNE ARISTIDE Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Applicant must be honest, reliable and willing to work.

General housework: washing, ironing, cooking and cleaning Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 342-2892

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

39427

39492

DESIGN BUILD ASSOCIATES Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales

39329

GRACE BAY CAR RENTAL #1216 Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Is seeking an

Design Build Associates is a large contracting firm building Custom Residential Villas in Turks and Caicos. We pride ourselves in high standards, safety and a solid professional team to deliver a high-quality build.

Currently Design Build Associates is seeking well rounded, dedicated, honest, reliable, and educated individuals with the following qualifications to join our professional team.

AUTO MECHANIC CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN • At least 10 years or more experience as an Auto mechanic • Must be able to perform all vehicle diagnostics and updates using diagnostic equipment • Able to maintain vehicle functional condition by listening to customers’/ operator complaints, • conduct inspections, repair engine failures, repair mechanical and electrical systems • malfunctions and replace parts and components according to manufacturer standards • Keeps shop equipment operating

CONTACT: 649-441-8515

by following operating instructions, troubleshooting • breakdowns, maintaining supplies and perform preventive maintenance • Must hold a valid driver license with a clean, insurable, driving record, must be able to drive • manual and automatic transmissions.

• Knowledge of tools and equipment required to conduct all repairs.

• Basic wage is $12 per hour • Must be able to speak and write English • All data system knowledge • Must be computer literate

EMAIL: FRANTZ@GRACEBAYCARRENTALS.COM

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

39376

JOB VACANCY The Somerset Resort Management Ltd. is seeking to fill the below mentioned position.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive high-end luxury resort experience, be professional in attitude, demeanor and must read and speak English fluently. Position requires a flexible schedule which includes holidays, weekends, evenings, and extended hours on occasion.

HOUSEMAN

JOB SUMMARY: • As a Houseman, you are responsible for cleaning guest rooms, carrying linen and replenishing amenities to deliver an • excellent Guest and Member experience.

REQUIREMENTS: • A Houseman is always working on behalf of our Owners, Guests and working with other Team Members.

• Must speak, read, write,

and understand the primary language (English) used in the workplace.

• Must work PM shifts as business demands according to the operations policy.

• Must work weekends and holidays.

BASE SALARY RANGE: $8.00 / hour to commensurate with qualification & experience.

BENEFITS: Service gratuity, vacation & employee meals.

THE ABOVE POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT CARD HOLDER. QUALIFIED BELONGER CANDIDATES CAN COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM IN PERSON AT THE SOMERSET ON GRACE BAY OR E-MAIL YOUR RESUME AT TWILLIAMS@THESOMERSET.COM. FOR QUESTIONS CALL (649) 339 5900. THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS NOVEMBER 30TH, 2023.

39377

• Degree/Diploma in Business Management and Construction Site Management • Hold current heavy equipment operator tickets and site/operator Safety tickets and job safety • experience • Hold a current Class 1 license/heavy-duty license with a clean driver’s abstract • Certificate or education and experience in safety practises in construction, transport, and • landscaping industries • 15+ years experience with operating heavy equipment with safety and accuracy.

• Previous business ownership in aspects of the trucking, construction and/or landscaping industry • an asset • 15+ years management experience on several construction sites of 10 or more staff • NCSO certified • Proficient knowledge of software such as Excel, AutoCAD/Revit, Blue Beam Software.

• Excellent communication skills, organization, ability to quantify orders, high attention to detail • Have a high-quality standard and work ethic and drive to succeed and motivate others.

• Duties • Safety and staff management on job sites related to all aspects of construction, movement and • operation of equipment and landscaping in all areas of land, fencing, decks, pools.

• Manage and Schedule activities to maintain budgets and timelines.

• Maintaining a high degree of quality in workmanship of trades.

• Keeping records of inventory, management of staff, time control and safety.

• Troubleshoot basic mechanics of equipment, heavy trucks and vehicles if have experience to do • so, ensure proper maintenance and upkeep of all equipment and vehicles.

• Management of inventory, equipment and tools getting to sites, maintained, and all safety • measures are in place.

Work week is full time Monday to Friday 7am-5pm and 7am-12pm on Saturdays.

Salary $600 - $1000 per week dependent upon level of experience

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDERS ARE PREFERRED AND WELCOME TO SEND A COPY TO THE COMMISSION OF LABOR. CONTACT MANAGER@RASHAWGROUP.COM 39413

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HERODE LANDSCAPING

DELZINS LOUIS RENISE

EDRIC W. SMITH

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 649-344-9806

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

November 11-17, 2023

ELCIE D. HINSON

GARY PHILOGENE VICTOR

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER LABOURER

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

Salary: $8.00 hourly, Monday to Friday

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

Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly

MAINTENANCE 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: 247-8146

CONTACT: 346-6812

CONTACT: 332-4404

Hospital Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

39452

39348

Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 39370

Reef Line House #1, Long Bay Tower Drive Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39365

IDEAL CLEANING & MAID SERVICES

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.

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: 649-231-5613 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 39420

MAJESTIC TOURS & TRANSPORTATION #25 Belglade Gardens, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

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

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

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: 243-3087/347-5970

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 244-3319

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

39347

39310

L & L TRUCKING

KIN KHAO RESTAURANT

TRUCK DRIVER/ OPERATOR

SERVER

• Load and unload cargo • Record cargo deliveries • Refuel and clean vehicles • Follow traffic laws • Salary $15/HRS

CONTACT: 649-241-9930

IBO Plaza #258, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Take orders and serve customers lunch and dinner.

Clear tables.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO LABOUR BOARD. THIS IS FOR A RENEWAL WORK PERMIT APPLICATION. 39478

CONTACT: 649-343-3661

MARLENE MINGOT

MONTE RESTAURANT

09 Taino Circle, Long Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39419

Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BARTENDER DRIVER DOMESTIC WORKER Transport clients to different locations Salary: $9.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-241-5115 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 39489

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.

GEORGIO CHAMBERS Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

The Bight Is seeking to employ a

NATALIE JOSEPH-HEMMINGS South Dock Is seeking to employ a

Duties includes general house cleaning, cooking, washing, etc.

Must work 6 days a week Salary: $9.00 per hour

CONTACT: 243-6069 RENEWAL

39494

NOCLES CONTRACTING Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Working hours include holidays, late nights, and weekends Previous experience min 1 year required Salary $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: (649) 941-7331 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CURRENTLY HELD BY W/P HOLDER 39495

OLIN’S WATER DELIVERY Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

TRUCK LABOURER DRIVER

CONTACT: 649-345-8752

CONTACT: 649-947-6909

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

39424

39493

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

Salary: $8.00 hourly

Responsible for conducting various tasks to support other workers in warehouses, construction sites and factories.

Delivering materials and necessary equipment and perform various physical duties.

Salary: $10.00 Hourly

Keeps trucks available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; driving company vehicles and making deliveries.

Salary: $450 weekly

CONTACT: 344-2416/241-0422 OR OLIN.SANTANA@YAHOO.COM

BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 39480

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50 CLASSIFIEDS QUALITY CAR RENTAL #41 Princess Drive Is seeking to employ a

ROBERT’S AGENCY Providenciales Acting on behalf of

MECHANIC MECHANIC

GM MECHANIC SHOP

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

Salary: $12.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 946-4510

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Changing Oil and Servicing. $10.00 hourly

ROUDY INNOCENT

RUBY ROSE BEAUTY

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

HAIRSTYLIST

STEELMAN Cutting and tying steel

Sweeping, mopping, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels, personal clothing, and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 241-2043

CONTACT: 344-7371

TRI-INNOVATION!

and making columns. $9.00 hourly

Grace Bay 7 Star Road, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, provide hair treatments, deep conditioning, permanents, coloring, and weaving. $1,500.00 Monthly

NAIL TECHNICIAN Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. $1,500.00 Monthly

SID ROBINSON

SMITH CORIELAN

SNAIDA SAINT FLEUR

LABOURER LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house,

DOMESTIC WORKER

To oversee the preparing and cooking of meals for a very busy restaurant.

Cleaning, etc.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: TONYA VIERA ON 244-5606

Old Airport Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

WORKER

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 244-0113

Five Cays, Providenciales, TCI Is seeking to employ a

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-344-8428

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39314

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. 39366

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

STENNELEE CHARLES

SWANN CONSTRUCTION

TCI TECHNICAL CENTER

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

39371

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

Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly

39368

CHEF DOMESTIC

Grant Turk Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $8.00 hourly

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY

SHAPAN MTEELLUS HINSON

SANDBAR RESTAURANT

39381

GARDENER LABOURER CONTACT: 245-6668

SCOOTIE & JOSE MECHANICS & BODY SHOP

39306

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39386

CONTACT: (649) 332-1270

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

SAMUEL NEMOURS

CONTACT: 331-3184

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

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39382

SAIL PROVO LTD

112 Leeward Palms, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Snake Hills, 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

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

Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 231-2621

CONTACT: 649-242-7457

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 39389

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 39372

TELUCIEN TELLUS

TURKS WAVE CAFE

Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

Granny Hill, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

21 Ridge Road, Turtle Cove Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. 39362

Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 342-6977 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

39387

TURQUOISE PARADISE SPA & SALON 14 Moonstone Rd, Millennium Heights, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER MASON TRADESMAN LABOURER WAITRESS SPA THERAPIST Take orders 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

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/ or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

Salary: $9.00 Hourly

A skilled worker that can undertake any job as a helper by profession.

Salary: $10.00 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

and serve food and beverages.

Salary: $10.00 hourly

CONTACT: 346-6941

CONTACT: 241-5417

CONTACT: 343-2348

Perform therapeutic massages; knead muscles and soft tissues to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.

Salary: $10.00 hourly

CONTACT: 241-8969

CONTACT: 339-5010

CONTACT: 241-5984

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39383

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

TELUCIEN TELLUS

TURQUOISE VACATION RENTALS

Granny Hill, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

39345

Ports of Call Plaza, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

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

39312

ALEXANDER MESA Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39343

WARD’S CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of:

CAMCO ENTERPRISES

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

39364

BELONY ANTOINE BIEN AIME Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 39397

CASHWIZ TCI LTD. Olympic Plaza, Five Cays Road Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER VILLA CHEF FISHERMAN DISHWASHER MAINTENANCE LABOURER WORKER Crescent Street, Grace Bay Provo

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

Skilled food preparation and cooking. Oversee the storage and disposal of leftover food products, maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 241-8969

CONTACT: 431-5723

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39343

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39398

Duties: Take boats out to Fishing locations to haul pots, On a daily basis.

SALARY: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 243-5054

BELONGERS, KINDLY SEND YOUR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 39395

Properly washes and Sets up dish stations. $8.00 p/h

CONTACT: 941-8821

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER 39396

Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines.

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

Salary: $350.00 Weekly

CONTACT: 241-7975 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 39339

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

Salary: $8.50 hourly

CONTACT: 649-945-5024 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

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GATHER & GRAZE

CHEF

FIRST RESPONDER SECURITY OFFICER 10 years’ experience in a luxury resort environment. Responsible for providing appropriate sensitive security advice and support. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining procedures implemented that uphold the safety and security of staffs and guests. Carry out and maintain all mandatory security checks. Must be CPR/First Aid Certified. Must have communication skills both written and verbal, detail orientated, excellent sense of judgement and can stay alerted at all times. Can work unsupervised and under pressure. Must do heavy Lifting.

Salary $30,000 per annum.

ASSISTANT HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR Minimum of 5yrs in a luxury resort. Ensures that all housekeeping services within the property meets the highest possible standards. Assign work, supervises and evaluate staff. Assist in organizing and controlling the housekeeping department. Great time management. Salary $10.00/hr.

Interested Applicants can submit their Cover Letter and Resume to:

Send applications to Savory & Co. Email karensavory@savory-co.com • Fax 946-4848.

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.

GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES

• Nutritional and menu planning, purchasing, budgeting and inventory management, food preparation, table presentation and occasional supervision of other service providers and staff for a residential property in Providenciales.

• Must be willing and able to work all days and shifts as set by employer including holidays, weekends and split shifts. Formal culinary degree from a recognised institution and minimum 6 years’ experience, excellent interpersonal and English communication skills, ability to stand for long periods of time and carry up to 45lbs, must be non-smoker, must have a clean police record, driver’s license and own vehicle, • ability to travel visa-free.

• Salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, quality and taste of food preparation • but most importantly personality fit with family.

This position is currently held by a Work Permit holder. Belongers only need apply.

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Applicants who are Islanders are invited to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board

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NOTICE

ONE (1) AUDIT MANAGER SKILLS REQUIRED:

REGULATION 8 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 2021

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CPA or ACMA • Minimum of 6 years’ post graduate experience

DUTIES:

• Conduct audits of various clients in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and GT audit methodology, reporting to the responsible partner.

• Lead engagement teams through the planning, execution and completion stages of audits, validation of financial reporting packages of multinational concerns and other varied special nature engagements.

• Establishing overall strategy and preparing Audit Plans in context of applicable financial reporting framework, International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), and other industry specific reporting requirements.

• Supervising progress of audits including resolution of differences of professional judgment, addressing significant accounting and auditing questions arose during the audit, and review of work performed by team members.

• Assessing business and audit risks, coordinating with professionals of various fields such as legal, actuarial and IT experts and decision making for resolution of critical matters.

• Key liaison with clients.

• Evaluating internal controls identifying weaknesses therein and making appropriate recommendations to management for improvement.

• Coach staff by providing candid, timely and constructive feedback, and act as a counsellor for assigned associates and senior associates and coach them throughout the course of audit.

Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 per annum based on level of experience

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER - TURKS & CAICOS NATIONALS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY APPLY TO CONTACT@TC.GT.COM NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 13, 2023 PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS

An Application, REGISTERED PR 17194 FOR OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION, by LEESIDE ESTATES LIMITED for THE PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL VILLA DEVELOPMENT ON RECONFIGURED BLOCK AND PARCELS 61113/344-355&360-371.

THE DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERS THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NINETEEN (19) DETACHED STANDALONE VILLAS, FOUR (4) DUPLEX VILLAS AND FIVE (5) TRIPLEX VILLAS. THE VILLAS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ON STILTS CREATING THE APPEARANCE OF THREE STOREYS WITH CARPORTS, BOAT PORTS, POOL, AND STORAGE LOCKER FOR BOAT EQUIPMENT, PUMP ROOM. This application has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on RECONFIGURED BLOCK AND PARCELS 61113/344-355&360-371. LOCATED AT LONG BAY HILLS, PROVIDENCIALES. Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty-eight (28) days of publication of this Notice. You may also make representation(s) via video conferencing at the sitting of the Physical Planning Board when this application would be considered. If you are desirous so to do via video conferencing, contact the Secretary of Physical Planning Board.

Dated: November 10, 2023

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VACANCIES

FEMME APPAREL

LABOURER

Unit #32 SALTMILLS PLAZA, GRACE BAY ROAD Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

SEAMSTRESS

EVANGELINE CHARLES Miracle Cl, Blue Hills / 241-9924 Clean yard, etc. $8.00 hourly

Fit and study garments on customers. Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines. Measure sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pinfold alteration lines.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

ELUCIENNE CHARLEMAGNE 67 South Dock / 347-2052 Clean yards, etc. $8.00 hourly

BABYSITTER

SABRINA LIGHTBOURNE #2 Wheeland / 232-0240 Children care, etc. $8.00 hourly

DOMESTIC WORKER JUNIOR RIGBY 4C North Side / 331-8166 $8.00 hourly Cleaning, etc.

CONTACT: 649-941-5476

ONLY BELONGERS APPLY. RENEWAL PERMITS. 39394

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL 39332

GARY GERMINAL The Bight Is seeking to employ a

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

Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-346-0634 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD.

39304

DU-ALL CONTRACTORS Seeks:

GK FOOD MART

GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Aviation Drive #15, Unit 5 Is seeking to employ a

GENERAL WORKER Fix and maintain various items. Plumbing, painting, flooring repair, etc. $8.00 hourly

STORE CLERK Greets customers, receive payment, issue receipts, and change due. $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 946-1269 OR GKFOODMARTGT@GMAIL.COM

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 39352

HENRY O. WILSON

#65 WALTER COX DRIVE, KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 946-4069 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 39316

Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 332-7196 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

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BIG BLUE COLLECTIVE #2 MARINA ROAD, LEEWARD MARINA, PROVIDENCIALES

An experienced Commercial Cleaner • To care for marble and other high-gloss floor surfaces. Should have a basic certification in floor care, at least five years’ experience working in large institutions; must be able to communicate in English, and must be able to function on his/her own initiative.

• Work Week: 6 days. Starting wage: $12.50/hour. A work permit holder currently holds this position. Qualified persons should submit applications by email to Mr. Mullings at tropicdiamond@hotmail.com Turks and Caicos Islanders who are Qualified and interested, are invited to send copies of their applications to the Labour Board.

A Construction Helper • To assist the skilled tradesmen in their various duties, and to care for the employer’s small hand tools. Candidates should have at minimum basic working knowledge of construction, and a willingness to learn the various trades. They must also be prepared to work long hours in the sun.

• Work Week: 6 days, 7-5. Starting wage: $8.50/hour. A work permit holder currently holds this position. Qualified persons should submit applications by email to Mr. Mullings at tropicdiamond@hotmail.com Turks and Caicos Islanders who are Qualified and interested, are invited to send copies of their applications to the Labour Board.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SCUBA DIVING/WATERSPORTS INDUSTRY

BOAT CAPTAIN • Big Blue Collective is seeking qualified and certified boat captains with experience to drive vessels (inboard and outboard from 29ft to 50ft).

• Minimal requirements on the license equivalent to STCW or greater.

• Internationally recognized International day boat or Yacht Master certifications will enhance application.

• Individuals must be able to show solid documented sea time via logs or resumes.

• Captains must possess a minimum dive master certification, ideally be a current instructor. Must be prepared to lead, guide dives, and provide viable surface safety support.

• Applicants must also be available as in and on the water eco guides for activities like snorkeling during charter.

• Individuals must be customer focused and able to work in a team environment.

• Must be flexible with the ability to work public holidays and long hours.

• Pay is commensurate with skill and experience, starting at $165 per day

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Detailed resumes with cover letter to: careers@bigbluecollective.com by Nov 20 2023

BLUE SURF LTD Saltmills Plaza is looking for an experienced

Successful applicant will be required to provide a clean police record and a clean bill of health.

Positions currently held by work permit holders.

STORE CLERK IDEALLY With a minimum 3-4 years in retail and service industry.

• Must be very responsible, mature, very organized, presentable, and tidy with a good attitude and self-motivation while being able to work closely with the manager and customers.

• Able to work as a team in a team six days a week 9am-6pm and during peak (high season) holidays periods.

• Person must also be flexible enough to arrive early or leave late when receiving inventory, stock taking or displaying shop floor.

• Individual should have a solid experience with Quiclkbooks Pro, Quickbook Point Of Sale (or similar) and also have a good knowledge of the brands, store layout and presentation.

• Desire to learn a big plus.

• Individual must be well spoken with a good command of English, outgoing, extremely personable, and very polite.

• Weekly salary starting at $450 and commensurate with experience.

• Only well-presented applications with a cover letter which Must be hand delivered will be considered.

• Position currently is open.

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KITEBOARDING INSTRUCTORS • Big Blue Collective is seeking certified and current kiteboarding instructors with the ability to drive a jet ski while teaching during kite boarding lessons.

• Individuals must have a minimum of STCW certification.

• Willing to work public holidays, long hours with flexibility in a dynamic team environment.

• Jobs to include, but not limited to: kite instruction, kite supervision, gear maintenance, guiding kite safaris, supporting all aspects of the kite school.

• Salary range: 20-30% of course fee (Course rate $175 per hour) to commensurate with skill and experience, plus gratuities. Average monthly income $3000

Detailed resumes with cover letter to: careers@bigbluecollective.com by Nov 20 2023 Successful applicant will be required to provide a clean police record and a clean bill of health.

Positions currently held by work permit holders.

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54 CLASSIFIEDS TAINO CATERING PRIVATE CHEF SERVICES

TANISSAINT AND ABDON CONSTRUCTION Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

#42 Celestial Circle, Belglade Gardens, Blue Hills, Wheeland Is seeking to employ a

SKYLINE DISTRIBUTORS LTD.

MARC ULYSSE

#15 Granny Hill, Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Is looking for

DOMESTIC 2 KITCHEN WORKER DOMESTIC WORKER HELPERS 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: 332-8501

CONTACT: 246-6030 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

THIS POSITION IS TO SUPPORT A WORK PERMIT APPLICATION. BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY BY EMAILING: HELLO@THEKFORCE.COM OR THE LABOUR BOARD, PROVIDENCIALES.

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39488

39449

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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General upkeep of home cleaning; Ironing; Caretaker for elderly.

Wages $8 hourly (6 days a week)

CONTACT: 946-5855

LEGALLY QUALIFIED ASSISTANT (PARALEGAL)

LABOURER • Willing to carry out heavy lifting without • restrictions, • Waste and pallet removal and other duties.

• General cleaning and maintenance of warehouse and grounds.

• Must have a valid Drivers’ License • Be able to stand on feet for 8 hours, • Be punctual, maintain a clean, well-kept appearance upon arrival and throughout shifts, Cooperative attitude, • Willing to work holidays and weekends.

• Wage: $10/hour.

SEND RESUMES TO PO BOX 762. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED BELONGER’S. 39445

THE OUTLINNER’S BARBERSHOP & BEAUTY SALON Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

BARBER Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-232-9606

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 39436

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

GRIFFITHS & PARTNERS IS LOOKING FOR A LEGALLY QUALIFIED ASSISTANT.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting attorneys in legal research in a variety of work including judicial review, commercial litigation, corporate real estate and trust.

• Assisting in the drafting of pleadings, statements, skeleton arguments, and other documents for Court cases.

• Obtaining, compiling and analyzing records for discovery including incoming discovery documents.

• Pre-trial preparation and other trial management assistance.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must hold a law degree or post-graduate legal qualification from a leading University, including qualifications in commercial and company law.

• Candidates should have computer proficiency with office software including MS Office.

JOB EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience as a Paralegal would be helpful.

• Experience of the operation, practices and procedures of a law office engaged in civil and commercial litigation, corporate, real estate and financial services work.

• Experience of court and tribunal filing procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to manage a large workload including completing multiple tasks to deadlines.

• Must be proactive and able to work both independently and with a professional team.

• Responsibilities & Duties for Skilled Marine Operators • Operation of all Marine equipment minimum of five years of experience • Training and Management of All Marine Equipment Operators • Main Excavator Operator for Marine Projects • 150 + meters of Sheet piling • 1000+ meters of DIP Piling • Levelling, grading, and excavation • Breakwater boulder placement and shaping • Monitor Excavation near sealine areas

• Specific Marine operations of boulder placement • Fuelling and general inspection of heavy machinery • Conduct oil changes and engine maintenance • Operate Back-Hoe and Loader or various heavy equipment.

• Operate Excavator

Weekly inspection and reporting of all CMDB Heavy Machinery and Maintenance reporting.

Operator salary is $10 to $15 per hour based on experience.

COASTAL AND MARINE DESIGN BUILD LTD STANBROOK LAW, THIRD FLOOR GRACEWAY HOUSE, GRACEWAY PLAZA, PROVIDENCIALES SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO INFO@CMDB1@GMAIL.COM 39470

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SENIOR LIGATION ATTORNEY KARAM & MISSICK, ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Suite A 203/204, Regent Village East Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Is seeking a Senior Ligation Attorney

JOB SUMMARY:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Griffiths & Partners offer competitive remuneration for this role. We will also offer training, mentoring and support to help professional development, and a friendly and collegiate work environment. Salary range $4,000.00 to $5,000.00 per calendar month depending on experience.

The selected candidate will be responsible for handling court cases, representing clients in civil and criminal court proceedings and preparing legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs, representing clients in all stages of litigation, including trial and appeals and all other delegated task.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Closing date for application is 15 December 2023.

• A qualified attorney (as a qualified solicitor or barrister or both) from a Commonwealth jurisdiction • A member of the Turks & Caicos Bar Association or eligible for immediate admission, as well as being able to demonstrate significant experience in litigation: criminal and commercial/civil.

• 10 years post-qualification experience in private practice with experience of submissions before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

Apply with Curriculum Vitae to:

GRIFFITHS & PARTNERS P.O. BOX 143 PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS EMAIL: RECRUITMENT@GRIFFITHSANDPARTNERS.COM FAX: 649-941-8251 TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDERS SHOULD COPY APPLICATION TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT THIS IS A NEW POSITION AND IS NOT CURRENTLY HELD BY ANYONE

Salary: $100k – 150k per annum, depending on experience.

ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THEIR RESUME AND QUALIFICATIONS TO: JMURRAY@KARAMMISSICK.COM AND THE TCI EMPLOYMENT SERVICE AND LABOUR DEPARTMENT. 39441

This position is currently vacant.

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OVANDO CONSTRUCTION LTD. #101 Grace Bay Court, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

TILER J O B

Install materials on various surfaces. Level with a layer of mortar or plywood. $12.00 hourly

V A C A N C Y

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

As the Senior Project manager you will be responsible to plan, direct, manage and provide oversight of assigned design and construction projects to ensure that Andaz Turks and Caicos Residences’ goals and objectives are met within prescribed schedule and budget parameters. Effective communication with FF&E, OS&E and GMP contract management as well as the field staff and technical staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises management of construction projects; monitors and coordinates work performed by architectural, engineering and construction firms.

• Inspects, approves, and accepts or rejects completed projects for the company, ensuring correction of deficiencies and that work is performed to conformance of established standards.

• Leads project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team) providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.

• Responsible for inventory management and for enhancing operational efficiency.

Requirements • A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field required.

• Certifications in Project Management or any field • A minimum of 10 years of professional experience • Proof of completed projects in relation to hotels/resort in the past 10 years • Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Finishes & Quality Assurance ManagerAs the FFE Finishes & QA Manager you will oversee the activity of the quality assurance department and staff to ensure that the final product of the interior and exterior observes Andaz Turks and Caicos Residences quality standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the project team in sourcing, sampling and budgeting FF&E designs • Assist the project team in documenting FF&E design on a variety of project types • Assist the project team in producing presentation materials and in coordinating FF&E designs with vendors and other resources • Assist the project team with selection, coordination, and documentation of interior architectural finishes • Assist with project record-keeping • Analyze the data thoroughly to find the areas of growth

REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Quality Assurance.

Must have 5years experience A minimum of 5 years of professional experience Experience with AutoCAD, InDesign, SketchUp, Illustration, Photoshop and hand sketching

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY FILLED BY A PERSON HOLDING A VALID WORK PERMIT

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P & D EMPLOYMENT Acting on behalf of:

JEWELS IN PARADISE

Ritz Carlton Resort, Grace Bay

DIRECTOR

Responsible for installing wallboards to various surfaces and applying plaster. $10.00 hourly

Developing key growth sales strategies, tactics and action plans. Achieve annual financial target, building relationships and understanding customer trends. $25.00 hourly

CONTACT: 649-331-9854

CONTACT: 332-7777

DRYWALL FINISHER

Andaz Turks and Caicos Residences at Grace Bay is a luxury boutique hotel nestled along the shore of the world’s number one beach Grace Bay. We are seeking determined and energetic professionals who provide discreet yet personalized and attentive service that well defines the Andaz Turks and Caicos experience.

• • • •

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BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 39496

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 39497

PAULINE HANDFIELD Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Little cooking, cleaning, doing the laundry and assisting with day to day activities with an elderly lady..

Salary: $8.50

CONTACT: 232-6546 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL

39473

SOVEREIGN REGISTRARS LIMITED (“IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION”) REGISTERED NO. TC.007119 In accordance with Section 242 of the Turks and Caicos Islands Companies Ordinance 2017 NOTICE is hereby given, that, pursuant to a written resolution of the shareholders of Sovereign Registrars Limited (“the Company”), on the 12th day of October 2023 it was RESOLVED that the Company be wound-up voluntarily and that Gary Brough be appointed Liquidator for the purposes of such winding up.

NOTICE is hereby given that creditors of the Company are required, on or before 2 January 2024, to send their names and addresses with particulars of their debts and claims, to the Liquidator of the Company by e-mail to gary. brough@bakertilly.tc or by calling + 1 649 946 4613. and, if so required by notice in writing by the Liquidator are, by their Attorney’s or personally, to come in and prove their said debts or claims at such time and place as shall be specified in such notice, or in default thereof they may be excluded from the benefit of any distribution made before such debts are proved.

Dated the 2nd day of November 2023 Liquidator, Sovereign Registrars Limited 39447

ANGUS INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. (“IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION”) REGISTERED NO. TC.022390 In accordance with Section 242 of the Turks and Caicos Islands Companies Ordinance 2017 NOTICE is hereby given, that, pursuant to a written resolution of the shareholders of Angus Insurance Company Ltd. (“the Company”), on the 31st day of October 2023 it was RESOLVED that the Company be woundup voluntarily and that Gary Brough be appointed Liquidator for the purposes of such winding up.

NOTICE is hereby given that creditors of the Company are required, on or before 2 January 2024, to send their names and addresses with particulars of their debts and claims, to the Liquidator of the Company by e-mail to gary. brough@bakertilly.tc or by calling + 1 649 946 4613. and, if so required by notice in writing by the Liquidator are, by their Attorney’s or personally, to come in and prove their said debts or claims at such time and place as shall be specified in such notice, or in default thereof they may be excluded from the benefit of any distribution made before such debts are proved.

Dated the 2nd day of November 2023 Liquidator, Angus Insurance Company Ltd. 39446

56 CLASSIFIEDS ISHEKA C. THOMAS Leeward Palms Is seeking to employ a

A&J CATERING Downtown, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

JESSICA JOSEPH South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 649-242-5113 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 39367

LATONYA ODESSA WILLIAMS Snake Hills, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

HELPER

Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, clean meats, and kitchen assistance.

SALARY: 8.00 per hour

• Observe, monitor and supervise baby closely and consistently.

Undertake light household duties, Bathe and dress the baby • Must be flexible to work some holidays and weekends.

Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 244-1801

CONTACT: 342-9076

OLD/NEW APPLICATION. BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. 39326

LOVELIE LUXAMA 20 South Dock Rd. Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 345-6852

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 39357

CONTACT: 345-2712

JOSEPH ARTHUR SKIPPINGS

JOSIER NORVIL ALCIDE

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

Salary: $8.00 hourly

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

Salary: $14.00 hourly

DOMESTIC WORKER Cleaning the house,

CONTACT: 341-3697

CONTACT: 649-242-9087

CONTACT: 341-1563

JOINISE MERVEILLE Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD RENEWAL 39358

MARIE BEAUTY SALON

M & S CRAFT

#4 Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

Downtown, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC 2 PAINTERS WORKER Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

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Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, etc. $8.00 hourly

1 LABOURER Cleaning outside the property, pick up yard waste, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes. $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 342-8063

COSMETOLOGIST Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, provide hair treatments, deep conditioning, permanents, coloring, and weaving.

Salary: $8.00 Hourly

CONTACT: 241-4404/346-4928

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY/RENEWAL

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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39346

39380

MARIE YOLA SINVILUS

MARVIN MCBRIDE MISSICK

MAXINE T. WALKIN

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a

Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

BELONGERS APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD. RENEWAL 39331

MERLANDE WILLIAMS 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.

Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly

CONTACT: 343-0896

CONTACT: 649-241-6380

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME TO THE 39361 LABOUR BOARD.

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. 39303

OVANDO CONSTRUCTION

P & W TRUCKING DELIVERY SERVICES

#101 Grace Bay Court, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

Musgrove Cl., Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

• Applicant must be very good at caring for children.

• Feeding, bathing, washing and keeping their sleeping areas clean.

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Scientists detect oxygen in noxious atmosphere of Venus Oxygen accounts for about 21% of Earth’s air, with the rest of our atmosphere primarily nitrogen. And most living things including people, as we well know - need oxygen to survive.

Earth’s planetary neighbour Venus offers quite a different story.

Its thick and noxious atmosphere is dominated by carbon dioxide - 96.5% - with lesser amounts of nitrogen and trace gases.

Oxygen is nearly absent.

In fact, with Venus getting far less scientific attention than other planets such as Mars, the direct detection of its oxygen has remained difficult.

Using an instrument aboard the SOFIA airborne observatory - a Boeing 747SP aircraft modified to carry an infrared telescope in a joint project between NASA and the German Aerospace Center scientists have now detected atomic oxygen in a thin layer

Venus is not hospitable, at least for organisms we know from Earth

sandwiched between two other layers of the Venusian atmosphere.

They noted that this atomic oxygen, which consists of a single oxygen atom, differs from molecular oxygen, which consists of

two oxygen atoms and is breathable.

The researchers directly detected oxygen for the first time on the side of Venus facing the sun - where it actually is produced in the atmosphere - as well as

detecting it on the side facing away from the sun, where it previously was spotted by a ground-based telescope in Hawaii. Venus rotates much more slowly than Earth.

“The Venus atmosphere is very dense. The composition

One night of lost sleep works as well as ketamine in fighting depression, says new study In a breakthrough study conducted by Northwestern University, neurobiologists have discovered that a single night of acute sleep loss can rapidly reverse depression for several days. The research, published online on November 2, 2023, in the journal Neuron, suggests

that acute sleep deprivation increases dopamine release and enhances synaptic plasticity, essentially rewiring the brain.

“The researchers found that one all-nighter roughly had the same effects on the brain as taking the anesthetic ketamine,” Inverse reported.

While chronic sleep loss is well-known for its detrimental effects, the positive effects of brief sleep loss are less understood. “We found that sleep loss induces a potent antidepressant effect and rewires the brain. This is an important reminder of how our casual

activities, such as a sleepless night, can fundamentally alter the brain in as little as a few hours,” said Yevgenia Kozorovitskiy, an associate professor of neurobiology and corresponding author of the study.

is also very different from Earth,” said German Aerospace Center physicist Heinz-Wilhelm Hübers, lead author of the study published in the journal Nature Communications.

The thick atmosphere on the second planet from the sun traps in heat in a runaway greenhouse effect.

“Venus is not hospitable, at least for organisms we know from Earth,” Hübers added.

The oxygen is produced on the planet’s day side by ultraviolet radiation from the sun that breaks down atmospheric carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide into oxygen atoms and other chemicals, the researchers said. Some of the oxygen is then transported by winds to the Venusian night side.

“This detection of atomic oxygen on Venus is direct proof for the action of photochemistry - triggered by solar UV radiation and for the transport of its products by the winds of Venus’ atmosphere,” said astrophysicist and study coauthor Helmut Wiesemeyer of the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy in Germany.

“On Earth, our lifeprotecting stratospheric ozone layer represents a well-known example of such photochemistry,” Wiesemeyer added.

On Venus, there is a layer of clouds containing sulfuric acid up to a height

of about 40 miles (65 km) above the planetary surface, with hurricaneforce winds blowing in the opposite direction of the planet’s rotation. About 75 miles (120 km) above the surface, strong winds blow in the same direction as the planet’s rotation.

The oxygen was found to be concentrated between those two ferocious layers, at an altitude about 60 miles (100 km). The oxygen’s temperature was found to range from about minus 184 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 120 degrees Celsius) on the planet’s day side to minus 256 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 160 degrees Celsius) on its night side.

Methods used previously to detect Venusian oxygen on the day side were indirect, based on measurements of other molecules in combination with photochemical models.

Venus, with a diameter of about 7,500 miles (12,000 km), is slightly smaller than Earth. In our solar system, Earth resides comfortably within the “habitable zone” around the sun - the distance considered not too close and not too far from a star to be able to host life, with Venus near the inner boundary and Mars close to the outer edge.

“We are still at the beginning of understanding the evolution of Venus and why it is so different from Earth,” Hübers said.

(Reuters)

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How much does exercise help with depression and anxiety?

A meta-analysis of 97 studies reveals that physical activity can have a greater impact in treating depression and anxiety. Discover the most effective type of exercise.

Scientists have long known that exercise can help reduce depression and anxiety, but a recent extensive meta-analysis of 97 studies has shed light on just how much it can actually help.

The analysis included thousands of participants diagnosed with depression and anxiety, comparing them to a control group without these conditions. The findings showed that physical activity significantly improved symptoms of depression and anxiety.

While it is important to note that professional counselling and medication may still be necessary for severe cases of depression and anxiety, exercise can serve as a powerful adjunct treatment.

The meta-analysis, published in BJSM, examined various aspects of exercise’s impact on depression and anxiety. Data from approximately 128,000 people who participated in different exercises were combined to analyse the changes in symptoms.

Depression is characterized by a range of emotional and physical symptoms, such as persistent low mood, loss of pleasure, feelings of guilt, disrupted sleep and appetite, and decreased concentration.

The review found that physical activity was generally effective in reducing depressive symptoms, with a small to moderate effect size of 0.43. When looking specifically at clinical depression and postpartum depression, the effect size increased to 0.63. Even in the general population without a diagnosed pathology, physical

Scientists have long known that exercise can help reduce depression and anxiety, but a recent extensive meta-analysis of 97 studies has shed light on just how much it can actually help.

activity still showed a moderate reduction in depressive symptoms, with an effect size of 0.62.

Anxiety, on the other hand, is characterized by fear, restlessness, and physical sensations such as a rapid pulse, rapid breathing, sweating, and weakness. The metaanalysis revealed that physical activity was effective in reducing anxiety symptoms, with a small to medium effect size of 0.42.

However, the effectiveness varied depending on the type of anxiety.

For instance, cancer patients showed a smaller reduction in anxiety symptoms compared to the general population, which demonstrated a large and significant effect (effect size of 0.85).

When it comes to specific types of exercise, strength training (weights) was found to be the most effective for reducing depression, with a moderate effect size of 0.64.

Combining strength and aerobic activities produced a smaller effect size of 0.47, while aerobic activity alone had a small to medium effect size of 0.45. For anxiety, strength training showed a small effect size of 0.35, while yoga, stretching, and mind-body activities had a small effect size of 0.42. Aerobic activity had a small average effect size of 0.29.

It is important to note that while different types of physical activity have varying levels of effectiveness, the key is to find an activity that you enjoy and will commit to. The review emphasized that any form of physical activity can improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. Moreover, the review suggests that highintensity activity has the greatest impact, although the exact definition of “high-intensity” was not clearly defined.

Interestingly, the review also found that the most significant improvement in symptoms occurred within the first few weeks of engaging in physical activity.

Studies that implemented physical activity for less than 12 weeks showed a large and significant effect with an average effect size of 0.84. The effect somewhat diminished after 12 weeks, with an effect size of 0.46, and further decreased after 24 weeks to an effect size of 0.28.

In terms of frequency, exercising 4-5 times a week yielded a greater effect in reducing symptoms compared to exercising less than 4 times a week. This finding was consistent for both depression and anxiety. However, it is worth noting that only one review measured this specific data for anxiety.

The review suggests that a high dose of physical activity, around 4-5 times a week at a high intensity, for 12 weeks can lead to the best improvement in symptoms of anxiety and depression. It is important to remember that even small steps toward physical activity can have a positive impact on mental health. Every movement counts, so start with what is feasible and gradually increase intensity and duration.

1. START WITH AN EASY AND PLEASANT WALK: Try to start with a 20-minute walk down the street, even wandering through the mall is a walk to everything. Try to do it every day at the same time. After a while, make it a bit longer.

2. ADD STEPS TO THE DAILY ROUTINE: Don’t look for the nearest parking

spot to your home or work, try to walk a bit.

Use the stairs more. Try to go up and down on foot even if it is just one floor.

Take longer walks with the dog.

When working in an office, look for opportunities to move around. Try to walk for 5 minutes every hour or even do some squats instead.

When you talk on the phone, walk around.

Use a pedometer. Today, there is one available on every smartphone.

Try to add 1,000-2,000 steps to the total number of steps you usually take (you can check this in the app on your smartphone) 3. TRY SOME LIGHT AND FUN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Think about a form of light physical activity that you liked in the past and try to go back to it. It could be folk dancing, basketball, running, or something else.

4. USE SMARTPHONE APPS TO HELP KEEP YOU MOVING Download apps that measure physical activity and remind yourself that it’s time to move.

5. SIGN UP FOR A GYM OR GET A TRAINER 6. SIGN UP FOR CLASSES Try to take up something like yoga, pilates, or crossfit.

For people struggling with depression and anxiety, the lack of strength and motivation to engage in physical activity can be a major obstacle. Breaking the cycle of anxiety can be challenging, but you don’t need to face it alone. Friends, family, and professional health can go a long way. (Jerusalem Post)

Mounjaro weight loss jab authorised in UK A diabetes medicine dubbed the “King Kong” of weight loss jabs has been approved in the UK for treating obesity.

Mounjaro, or tirzepatide, makes you feel fuller so you eat less.

In trials, people on it have lost a fifth of their body weight and UK regulators now say it is safe and effective enough to be sold and prescribed in the UK. Unlike a similar jab called Wegovy, it is not recommended on the NHS yet.

The NHS can use it for diabetes though.

Healthcare spending watchdog The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is reviewing its use for obesity and should report back in March 2024.

Both Wegovy and Mounjaro, which work in similar ways, come as pre-filled injection pens that patients can self-administer giving themselves a dose under the skin of their stomach area or thigh.

They can help people shed significant weight.

But, in studies, users often put weight back on after stopping treatment.

These medicines can have side effects though - the most common are nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting and constipation.

And the jabs - widely used in the US and endorsed by many celebrities - are not a quick fix or a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise.

Experts caution that Mounjaro

may affect how well the contraceptive pill works. Women who are on it should consider using extra contraception, such as condoms or switching to a nonoral contraceptive method for four weeks after starting Mounjaro and for four weeks after each increase in dose.

Wegovy shots, which contain a drug called semaglutide, are being offered by some specialist NHS weight-loss management services, as well as some private clinics. There is a plan for GPs to offer it too.

Some High Street chains are prescribing and selling it too, although stocks are limited.

As more doses become available, it could help tens of thousands of patients in England,

There has been several successful trials of the diabetes medication

the NHS says.

In the future, Mounjaro might be added to the list of possible NHS treatments too.

The UK’s drugs regulator, the

MHRA, says it can be used by adults who are obese or those who are overweight and have weightrelated health problems such as high blood pressure.

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The remnants of an ancient planet may lay buried close to earth’s core Scientists believe that pieces of an ancient Mars-sized planet known as Theia may be buried deep within Earth’s mantle close to the core, following an ancient collision between the two worlds that gave rise to the formation of the moon.

The planets of our solar system bear myriad scars that speak to a history of unimaginable cosmic violence. Mercury’s cratered face was sculpted from countless millennia of asteroid strikes, while Uranus spins at a 97 degree tilt relative to the Sun’s orbital plane, as a result of a collision with an unknown planetoid long ago. Earth has also been subjected to countless acts of cosmic aggression, the greatest of which is thought to have occurred some 4.5 billion years ago, when our nascent planet was struck by an ancient world known simply as Theia.

Earlier research has shown that the collision could have occurred with enough force to turn both the impactor and a huge chunk of our planet’s outer layers into a mass of

flowing molten debris. Much of this matter was thrown into orbit by the impetus of the impact, only to be drawn back towards our shattered planet soon after. However, a huge chunk of the material remained in orbit, where it would eventually coalesce to form the Moon that we observe today.

A new set of computer simulations modelling the impact supports the idea that two continent-sized masses of material buried deep beneath Earth’s surface may in fact be remnants of ancient Theia. The blobs - which are located under modern day Africa and the Pacific Ocean - were first discovered in the 1980s, and were dubbed large low-velocity provinces (LLVPs) owing to the fact that seismic waves were observed to travel slower as they passed through the strange masses.

This in turn suggested that these pockets may have a different composition, and a higher density than the surrounding matter that

Scientists believe that Theia collided with earth to form the moon

makes up the bulk of Earth’s mantle, which is the section between our planet’s upper core, and and its lower crust.

According to the findings of the new study, which was led by scientists from the California Institute of Technology, and published in the journal Nature, Theia may have struck Earth with enough force to fully melt the

upper portion of Earth’s mantle, while leaving the lower half of our planet largely solid. During this chaotic process, Earth could have acquired around 10 percent of Theia’s mass, which would account for the enormous size of the strange deposits detected in Earth’s mantle in the present day.

The relative density of the part molten, part solid Theia matter

may have caused this captured material to quickly descend through the bulk of our damaged planet, until it reached the boundary separating Earth’s core from the mass of the mantle above.

Over time, more of Theia’s matter would accumulate, and settle into two vast thermochemical deposits that would evolve to echo what geologists see today with the LLVPs. Whilst the new computer simulations are far from conclusive, they do strengthen the theory that the LLVPs are indeed chunks of an ancient world buried deep within Earth’s mantle. Next up, the team hope to examine how the introduction of this alien material could have altered Earth’s evolutionary journey, and aided in the formation of Earth’s first continents. The scientists also hope to test their theory by comparing their theory to samples of the Moon’s mantle, which is thought to have been partially formed from Theia. (IGN)

Parkinson’s implant restores man’s ability to walk

A man with advanced Parkinson’s disease has been helped to walk again with a special implant that stimulates nerves in his spine.

Marc Gauthier, 63, from Bordeaux, France, the first person to try out the device, says it has given him a second chance in life.

He can now walk for miles, when previously he was often housebound and had several falls a day.

The medical team treating him describe the advance in Nature Medicine journal.

Before the implant, navigating steps or going into a lift posed extra problems for Marc.

The treatment appears to have stopped the shuffling and “freezing” or sudden stopping Marc and many Parkinson’s patients struggle with - and now, when the device is switched on, his gait looks almost normal.

Marc said: “Getting into an elevator... sounds simple. For me, before, it was impossible.

“Now, I have no problem.

“I turn on the stimulation in the morning and I turn off in the evening. This allows me to walk better and to stabilise. Right now, I’m not even afraid of the stairs anymore. Every Sunday, I go to the lake, and I walk around 6km [four

by Parkinson’s disease.”

Eduardo Martin Moraud, an expert from NeuroRestore, which made the implant initially tested in animals, said Marc was a pioneer: “He was very courageous to be the first one,” Mr Moraud said.

“We were extremely happy to see how it could bring so many benefits to someone.”

Marc can now walk for miles

miles]. It’s incredible.”

Marc feels “a little tingling sensation”, when the device is on, but is not bothered by it.

HOW IT WORKS The stimulator sits on the lumbar region of the spinal cord, which sends messages to the leg muscles.

Marc is still in control - his brain gives the instructions - but the epidural implant adds electrical signals for a smoother end result.

It is wired to a small impulse generator with its own power supply, implanted under the skin of Marc’s abdomen.

After surgery to fit the device,

Marc had weeks of rehabilitation to programme it, using feedback sensors on his legs and shoes.

Neurosurgeon Jocelyne Bloch, who fitted Marc’s device, almost two years ago, said the technology and procedure was similar to that which had helped some spinalinjury patients for many years but it was a first for Parkinson’s disease, although other teams are exploring different techniques.

She said: “It is impressive to see how by electrically stimulating the spinal cord in a targeted manner, in the same way as we have done with paraplegic patients, we can correct walking disorders caused

BRAIN STIMULATION The work is a collaboration between the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, the city’s hospital and university, the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research and the University of Bordeaux.

One of the team, Prof Grégoire Courtine, said more work was needed to see whether it could help other Parkinson’s patients.

“This is only one participant and we don’t know whether all the individuals with Parkinson’s disease will respond to the therapy,” he said.

The team will now try the device in six more Parkinson’s patients, using funding from the Michael J Fox Foundation.

For some, a brain implant - deep brain stimulation - might be able to do the job instead. But the medical

team told a press briefing that had not been not an option for Marc, who already had an older brain implant that would have been hard to replace.

The treatment is not a cure - Parkinson’s is a progressive condition that worsens over time.

Those with the disease have too little of the chemical dopamine in their brain because some of the nerve cells that make it have stopped working.

SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: · involuntary shaking of parts of the body · slow movement · stiff and inflexible muscles Parkinson’s UK research director David Dexter said: “This is quite an invasive procedure but could be a game-changing technology to help restore movement in people with advanced Parkinson’s, where the drugs are no longer working well.

“The research is still at a very early stage and requires much more development and testing before it can be made available to people with Parkinson’s. However, this is a significant and exciting step forward and we hope to see this research progress quickly.” (BBC)

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Flintoff is ‘healing’, Top Gear co-host Harris says Top Gear co-host Chris Harris has said Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff is “healing” following his crash while filming for the show almost a year ago.

Former cricketer Flintoff was injured at Top Gear’s test track last December.

The BBC has apologised to him, suspended the series and paid him compensation worth a reported £9m.

Harris told BBC Breakfast on Thursday: “I think he’s healing.

It was a serious incident. I’m not going to say any more than that.”

The crash happened at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey, but few details have been made public.

Harris, who was speaking to promote his memoir, continued: “As I’ve said in the book and in the few interviews I’ve given, I’m so proud of the fact that team Top Gear kept everything quiet and we were dignified.

“There is nothing out there about what happened. There won’t be. There’s no mole in the organisation. I’m really proud of that.”

In his book, titled Variable Valve Timings, Harris writes: “I was there that day and the only thing I

in a “slightly dark place”.

Chris Harris (left), Paddy McGuinness (centre) and Andrew Flintoff have hosted the show together since 2019

want to say on the subject is that I’m happy he’s still with us.”

Speaking to the Times, Harris said: “I’m just over the moon that my friend Fred is still with us.

“If there is only one good thing that comes out of it, it is that there’s been dignity. Fred’s been given the time to heal. It’s been a tough time.

I defy anyone to not care about their friends if they get injured. I do.”

Flintoff’s legal team told the

Sun newspaper in October that the star was recovering from “lifealteringly significant” injuries.

He made his first steps back into the public eye in September when he joined the England coaching set-up on an informal basis for the one-day international series against New Zealand and Ireland.

The 45-year-old was pictured with scars on his face, and in a video released by England Cricket he talked about “the hardest times

of your life” in reference to his recent experiences.

“It’s great to see him out and about being passionate about cricket,” Harris told BBC Breakfast.

“I’m sad I’m not doing Top Gear with him at the moment, but that’s life. It’s the best thing for him right now.”

Discussing the impact the crash had on his own life, Harris said the show’s abrupt hiatus had left him

SHOW’S UNCERTAIN FUTURE “I suddenly had nothing to do,” Harris said. “I have got another business, which is an online car platform, which is great. I do stuff there.

“But my day job went, and you can imagine, your muscle memory of working life is really important. If that suddenly stops... and suddenly you don’t talk to those people, you don’t see those people, then yeah, you go into a slightly dark place, I think. I really missed it.”

Harris has been on the Top Gear line-up since 2016. Flintoff and Paddy McGuinness joined in 2019.

The show’s future is still uncertain following Flintoff’s accident. In March, the BBC said there would be a health and safety review of the programme, undertaken by an independent third party.

A spokesperson for the Heath and Safety Executive, the national regulator for workplace safety, said in March it had completed its inquiries into the incident and would not be investigating further.

(BBC)

Footballer Luis Díaz’s father freed by Colombian guerrillas Colombian-born Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz’s father has been released by the left-wing guerrillas who kidnapped him 13 days ago, police sources and local media say.

Luis Manuel Díaz was handed over to United Nations and Catholic church officials by members of the National Liberation Army (ELN).

He was abducted on 28 October in the family’s hometown, Barrancas.

The footballer’s mother was also seized, but was freed within hours.

Local media said Mr Díaz had travelled by military helicopter to the city of Valledupar, where he would undergo a medical examination before being returned to his family.

They also quoted authorities as saying that he was in a good state of health, with no signs of mistreatment.

According to El Tiempo newspaper, there were tearful scenes in the neighbourhood where the couple lived, with family members taking to their cars to drive through the streets in celebration.

Most of them were dressed in Liverpool team shirts bearing the

number 23 and Luis Díaz’s name.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp told TNT Sports that the footballer was “really happy”.

“We are delighted by the news of [Luis Díaz’s] father’s safe return and we thank all those involved in securing his release,” the club said on Twitter.

Luis Alfonso Díaz, a cousin of the footballer’s father, told Caracol Radio that it was “emotional” to learn that he had been freed “after so many days of sadness”.

“We feel a great satisfaction, we are glad that it’s come to an end,” he added.

President Gustavo Petro reacted on X, formerly Twitter, with the message: “Long live Freedom and Peace.”

The Colombian Football Federation issued a statement thanking all those responsible for Luis Manuel Díaz’s release, including the government, the military and the police.

It added: “Football is passion in peace. Let no-one ever think of attacking that reality again.”

On the day of the kidnap attack, the couple was accosted by the gunmen as they had stopped at a petrol station in Barrancas, in the northern province of La Guajira.

Díaz scored on Sunday, lifting his shirt to reveal the words in Spanish “freedom for papa”

The kidnappers later abandoned Luis Díaz’s mother, Cilenis Marulanda, in a car as police closed in, but dragged away his father.

Police originally said that a criminal gang was most likely to blame.

But a government delegation - which is currently engaged in peace talks with the rebel group - later said that it had “official knowledge” that the kidnapping had been carried out by “a unit

belonging to the ELN”.

The ELN is Colombia’s main remaining active guerrilla group.

It has been fighting the state since 1964 and has an estimated 2,500 members.

It is most active in the border region with Venezuela, where Luis Manuel Díaz and his wife live.

The kidnapping caused outrage in Colombia, where Luis Díaz who is part of Colombia’s national team - is immensely popular.

His Liverpool team has also shown its unwavering support.

Díaz scored a goal against Luton Town on Sunday, lifting his shirt to reveal the words in Spanish “freedom for papa”.

“Every second, every minute our anxiety grows,” Díaz, 26, said in a statement released shortly after the match in England’s Premier League. (BBC)

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WTA Finals: Swiatek thrashes Pegula in final to take number one rankings spot

The game ended 4-3

Manchester United stunned

by Copenhagen in seven-goal Champions League thriller Manchester United’s nightmare season continued on Wednesday night after it was stunned in the Champions League by Copenhagen in a seven-goal thriller.

17-year-old Roony Bardghji’s 87th-minute goal completed a dramatic victory for the Danish side as it beat the three-time winner of the competition, 4-3.

United had taken a two-goal, first-half lead through its own Danish player, Rasmus Højlund, but momentum swung shortly before halftime when Marcus Rashford was shown a red card after stepping on the ankle of a Copenhagen player.

Copenhagen dragged itself level by halftime, but a controversial penalty allowed United to reclaim

its lead before two late goals swung the tie back in the hosts’ favour.

The loss leaves Group A hanging in the balance – with Copenhagen and Galatasaray on four points and United bottom of the group on three, all behind undefeated leader Bayern Munich which sits top with 12 points – but also continues to ramp up the pressure on United boss Erik ten Hag. Wednesday’s defeat was the team’s ninth in its last 17 games, a run which includes a humiliating loss in the Premier League to local rival Manchester City, as well as surprise home slip-ups to Brighton and Crystal Palace. The Red Devils were also convincingly eliminated from the League Cup at home by Newcastle United.

Iga Swiatek thrashed Jessica Pegula to win the season-ending WTA Finals and move back to the top of the women’s rankings.

The Pole needed to beat the American in the final in Cancun to overtake Aryna Sabalenka as world number one and she did so with a dominant 6-1 6-0 win.

The 22-year-old was in clinical mood as Pegula struggled to find her range in a match lasting just 59 minutes.

It is the first time Swiatek has won the WTA Finals tournament.

She is the youngest champion of the tournament since Petra Kvitova’s 2011 win at the age of 21.

“I want to thank my team who have been with me for the whole season,” said Swiatek.

“We’ve had many ups and downs but this is for sure an up, and we’ll have many more if we keep working like that.”

The final took place a day late on Monday following bad weather at the event but was played out in sunshine at the venue in Cancun, Mexico.

Swiatek was quickly out of the blocks and broke in the fourth game to take a 3-1 lead before racing away to claim the first set in 27 minutes.

It was the first set either player had dropped at the event and Pegula, the world number five, lost her serve for a third time in the first game of the second set.

Swiatek is a three-time French Open champion and won the US Open in 2022

Swiatek was overwhelming her rival and broke to love to go 3-0 up on the way to securing her sixth WTA title of the season.

The victory ensured Swiatek will end the year as world number one for a second consecutive season.

In 2022, she recorded a remarkable 37 straight wins and six successive titles, asserting herself as the top-ranked women’s player - where she would remain for 75 weeks until Sabalenka replaced her in September this year.

“2022 was so amazing that I don’t know if it’s going be possible for me to repeat a season like that,” Swiatek said.

“So I just didn’t feel at the end like I’m in the shadow anymore because I knew that I’m having another great season.

“I learned my lesson and this time I didn’t want [the number one ranking] to have an impact on me. It did a little bit, it’s hard not to think about stuff like that, but I knew that I had to focus on different things.” (BBC)

TGL: Woods and McIlroy’s golf venture and what you need to know Golf’s latest venture - an indoor “high-tech league” launched by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy and backed by fellow sporting superstars - will get under way on Tuesday, 9 January 2024.

Fifteen of the current world’s top 20 are among the 24 PGA Tour players to have signed for the inaugural season.

All events will be televised and played at a purpose-built venue in Florida.

Serena and Venus Williams, Stephen Curry and Liverpool owners the Fenway Sports Group are among the backers.

While many details are still to be finalised - such as the prize money on offer, the name and owner of one of the six teams, or which team each golfer will play for - here’s what we do know.

WHAT IS IT? The league - called TGL - will

The Sofi Center, at Palm Beach State College, will host each event, which will take around two hours to play and be broadcast live in the US with all players wearing microphones.

The venue can hold approximately 1,600 spectators.

Woods and McIlroy played together during the ‘Celebration of Champions’ event before the 150th Open at St Andrews in July 2022

be run by TMRW Sports, the technology-focused sports company launched by Woods and McIlroy in August 2022.

It will feature six teams of four players, playing each other once in a league format. Only three of the four players will compete in any one event.

Five teams have been announced

so far, with names linked to US cities in Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco.

NBA star Curry is involved with the San Francisco set-up, while tennis greats Serena Williams and sister Venus are among those providing support for the LA team. The Fenway Sports Group is involved with the Boston side.

WHO IS PLAYING? Woods and McIlroy, naturally.

Spain’s Jon Rahm and American Justin Thomas were the next players to sign up.

Two-time major champion Thomas is so far the only player assigned to a team. Atlanta Drive GC announced on 31 October that the 30-year-old would be on their roster.

World number one Scottie Scheffler and his fellow Americans Patrick Cantlay, Rickie Fowler, Collin Morikawa, Max Homa and Xander Schauffele are among those to have also joined.

England will be well represented with Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton and Justin Rose all confirmed to play, as is Ireland’s Shane Lowry.

HOW WILL IT WORK? Each event will feature two teams competing against each other with two points awarded to the winning team.

There will be two sessions within a match.

The first is nine holes of ‘triples’ where all three players will compete in an alternate-shot format over nine holes. The second session is six holes of ‘singles’, a head-to-head competition which will feature each golfer playing two holes.

Points are awarded for winning a hole and the team with the most points at the end is victorious. In the event of a tie, a nearest the pin shootout will determine the winner.

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Teachers FC are ahead after week one

Women’s Premier League kicks off with win for Teachers FC

The Women’s Premier League kicked off over the weekend with homage being paid to the late Gillian Vernice, who passed away over the summer.

Coach Gillian was an important part of the FA. She joined the TCIFA family as a player in the women’s

– Homage paid to the late Gillian Vernice development football programme, before participating in multiple volunteer positions at the FA; such as

a coach, team manager, and mentor.

The four teams taking part in the league are Academy Eagles,

Cheshire Hall FC, SWA Sharks FC and Teachers FC. In the opening bouts, the Sharks

F1: Haas appeal to change United States Grand Prix results rejected Formula 1’s governing body has rejected a request by Haas to change the results of the United States Grand Prix.

It was ruled there was “no significant and relevant new element that was unavailable to Haas” after the race.

However, the stewards did determine that current policing of track limits is “completely unsatisfactory” and demanded changes.

Haas’ appeal was based on claimed track limits transgressions by several cars who finished ahead

of theirs.

Track limits controversies are common at a number of F1 tracks, especially Austria’s Red Bull Ring, Losail in Qatar and the Circuit of the Americas in Austin.

A statement rejecting Haas’ appeal added: “The stewards find their inability to properly enforce the current standard for track limits for all competitors completely unsatisfactory and therefore strongly recommend to all concerned that a solution to prevent further reoccurrences of this widespread problem be rapidly deployed.”

Alex Albon finished ninth at the United States Grand Prix, 3.2 seconds ahead of Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg in 11th

and the Academy Eagles drew 0-0, while Teachers FC got past Cheshire Hall FC 3-0.

De’Aysia Seymour opened the scoring in the 18th minute, followed by Rosaria Talbot in the 39th and Wandelis Medina in the 65th.

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The calm before the 2023-2024 season bullies off

PHL’s new season starts on Saturday The much-anticipated season of the Provo Hockey League (PHL) gets underway this Saturday at the Graceway Sports Centre in Providenciales.

The 2023-2024 event, which is carded to run for 13 weeks, will conclude in mid-March.

Games in all three divisions are scheduled for this Saturday to open the season.

Defending Novice champions, the Grace Bay Car Rental (GBCR) Islanders will battle the Saunders and Co Greyhounds, while the Design Studio Jets will face the Projetech Pirates.

Last season’s Pirates team played in the oldest age division and won the Junior Division title.

The Bantam Division will see the TMW Lightning, tackling the Tibor’s Sharks and the Temple Financial Panthers facing the Parrot Cay Canucks.

The L’Heureux and Co. Canadiens, who won the Bantam Division last season, have been placed in the junior division and the side is set to battle against the Waratah Flyers in their opener.

The other Junior division clash on Saturday will be between the Kvanar Oilers and the Flyers.

Players going through a practice session

Skippings re-elected president of TCAAA Long-serving head of the Turks and Caicos Islands Amateur Athletics Association (TCAAA), Mrs Edith Skippings has been re-elected for another term after successfully defeating Coach Alvirto Smith for the top post when elections were held at the Oseta Jolly Primary School in Blue Hills on Saturday last.

Skippings won the top spot by a score of 29-9 to begin her fourth term at the helm, which will run until 2027.

Coach Smith also lost to veteran sport official Judith Robinson by a 30-8 margin in the

1st Vice President race.

Gervin Simmons won 29 of the votes for the 2nd Vice President position, while senior athlete Courtney Missick finished with seven and Brenda Lightbourne two.

Meanwhile, Rosalie InghamHall defeated Willah Gray 31-7 in the battle for General Secretary, while Rosanna Henry got past another current athlete, the dominant Yanique Haye-Smith by a score of 33-5.

Linda Grant was elected as treasurer after she defeated Gray 27-11, but Gray got the Assistant Treasurer’s position with a 20-17

win against Thelma Vanalstine.

Alexander Ewing won the Public Relations Officer’s position by a 28-10 margin over Missick, while youngster Antwon Walkin, gained a victory against his senior counterparts in the battle for Athletes’ Representative. He finished with 27 votes, while Missick copped seven votes and Haye-Smith four.

The only person who ran unopposed was Kenesha Thompson as the Technical Officials’ Representative.

The Committee members are Abigail Delancy, Dawn Ford and Donnovan Garvey.

Edith Skippings (right) won her fourth term at the helm of athletics

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