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Government ordered to hand over UNHCR reports to Sri Lankans – Appellate court decides BY DELANA ISLES THE Court of Appeal has ordered the Government to release advisory opinions from the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) to four Sri Lankans seeking asylum in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Sri Lankan’s had appealed a decision by Justice Carlos Simons to dismiss their application for access to the documents. The appellate court handed down their judgement in court on October 14. However, the written judgement which contained the court’s reasoning for its decision, was released on October 26. The appellate court gave the Government fourteen days from the day of their decision to release the documents. The judgement reads: “For all the reasons set out above we allowed the appeal, set aside the judgment, and ordered the TCIG to release the Advisory reports to the respective appellants pursuant to their applications in the judicial review application within 14 days of the date of judgment. “We understand that additional
foreign help has been engaged to re-interview the appellants. “If the appellants join issue with that it may give rise to a separate application before another panel.” The judges also wrote in the judgment: “Counsel for the respondents was gracious enough to concede that the conclusions were not supported by evidence. Nor was it clear enough on which principles the judge relied.” The judge referenced is Justice Simmons, who heard and subsequently dismissed the Sri Lankans’ application for a judicial review earlier this year. The asylum seekers are Ariyaputhiran Ravvikumar, Thambyrasa Srikanth, Kugagnanam, Nesarupan and Varatharajah Senkeeran. They are being represented by attorney Tim Prudhoe - who has been appearing on their behalf pro-bono in their quest for asylum since 2020. Prudhoe told Weekly News on Thursday, that his clients are now in possession of the UNHCR’s advisory opinions, however the quartet, who only speak Tamil, are awaiting a translation of the document. During a judicial review filed in
October 2020, and heard in April this year, the appellants sought disclosure of information from the TCI authorities they deemed necessary to prepare their asylum applications. That information relates to the advisory opinions of the UNHCR, which conducted refugee status determination interviews with the men at the request of the TCI Government. The UNHCR submitted their findings to the government but this was not conveyed to the four men. The UNHCR’s findings is intended to guide the Government in determining whether or not a refugees’ claims to asylum is bona fide and meets the definition Since receiving it, the Government has refused to disclose the advisory opinions. In a judgement on the action brought by the Sri Lankans in May, Justice Simons upheld the Government’s arguments that the information should remain confidential. The four men immediately launched an appeal against that decision, and their arguments as to why they should have access to the UNHCR’s advisory opinions were heard on October 5. The respondents in the appeal are Minister Of Border Control, Arlington Musgrove; Director Of Immigration, Derek Been; and the Attorney General, Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles. They were all being represented by Principal Crown Counsel Clemar Hippolyte. BACKGROUBND The four men were among 154 persons on a Haitian sloop, which was intercepted by TCI authorities
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on October 10, 2019. The group comprised 28 Sri Lankans who speak Tamil only, one Indian and the remainder were Haitian nationals. Following their release on August 24, 2020 after a period of detention, 13 of the Sri Lankans applied for asylum to the minister of immigration. It was at this stage that the UNHCR’s advisory opinions were sought by the TCI government. Three of the applicants’ received copies of the UNHCR’s advisory opinions, while the four named above did not. This sparked the process of judicial review, dismissal of that application and then an appeal of the judge’s dismissal. GROUNDS FOR APPEAL In their decision, the three appellate judges Justice C. Dennis Morrison; Justice Humphrey Stollmeyer and Justice K. Neville Adderley - stated that “from the outset it is apparent that the grounds of appeal have considerable force”. Prudhoe presented to the appeals court that the sitting judge was wrong in law not to take any or any proper account of the fact and acknowledge that three Sri Lankans in equivalent positions had been voluntarily provided with the advisory reports relating to them as well as an offer to help with the translation from Tamil to English.
He presented that there being no evidence to support his findings the judge was wrong in fact and or law to find that the interest of the appellants in having the benefit of the advisory opinions for the purpose of their asylum applications did not outweigh the public interest in maintaining their confidentiality. The lawyer said Judge Simmons was also wrong to find that the fact of the Advisory Opinions arriving on a confidential basis was sufficient on its own to give rise to confidentiality in the judicial review proceedings. He was also “wrong to find without any evidence whatsoever from UNHCR or the respondents that disclosure of the reports would be detrimental to the relationship of the two parties, or that the reports were received in circumstances giving rise to a duty of confidentiality,” the lawyer argued. Prudhoe in his appeal application also laid out that the judge gave no, or no proper weight to the evidence that the UNHCR’s data protection policies are confidential in the main for the protection of the appellants. He stated that the judge was wrong in fact and in law to find that the appellant’s rights to a fair hearing guaranteed under Section 6(8) of the Constitution was not adversely impacted by the refusal of the respondents to disclose the Advisory Opinions.
High school students get help with regularization process BY OLIVIA ROSE A NUMBER of high school students in the TCI were recently assisted with completing their PRC and Naturalization applications. During her ministerial speech in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, October 27th 2021 Minister of Education’s Hon. Rachel Taylor said due to the lack of education in relation to age related deadlines for products such
as Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) and Registration/ Naturalization many young people have missed opportunities to regularize themselves as residents of this country. She said: “ To avoid this happening in the future, the Customer Service Department has begun the implementation of an education program geared towards informing students of the various forms of residency
available to them. “The department has engaged 3rd form students of the Raymond Gardiner, Long Bay and Marjorie Basden high school with presentations on PRC, Work Permit and Registration pathways that may be available for them now or even upon completion of high school.” She explained that the exercise will be rolled out to other high schools in the coming weeks.
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Royal Caribbean’s largest cruise ship - Symphony of the Seas (Royal Caribbean photo)
Govt in talks with Royal Caribbean Cruiseline BY OLIVIA ROSE The TCI Government is currently engaged in discussions with Royal Caribbean Cruises for ships to call at Port Grand Turk in the near future. This comes as the Government recently announced its intention to invest heavily in resuscitating the cruise industry following the lull in activity, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. To this end, a number of initiatives to improve and enhance not only the port facility, but the entire sector, inclusive of all industry stakeholders, is underway. “Government is currently negotiating with Royal Caribbean line to also call into Grand Turk at a separate location, eventually,” said Premier Hon.Washington Misick. Misick who made these remarks at a press conference on Wednesday October 20, said: “The prolonged economic inactivity in the cruise sector which employs some 30% of the resident population in Grand Turk and supports small businesses and entrepreneurs has been extremely difficult.” He explained that this is why his administration is sparing “no expense’’ to ensure that the sector reopens and is improved to maximize benefits for those dependent on it for a livelihood. “So a number of things will happen, we’ve had issues at the port relating to security which has negatively impacted the guests’ experience.
Coupled with this, on Wednesday October 13, 2021 the Government signed a multimillion dollar agreement with Carnival Corporation to extend and enhance the dock facility in Grand Turk. “There’s a comprehensive package of policy and legislation, which will speak to that and regulate what happens in that facility and indeed, what happens on the beaches and public parks of the Turks and Caicos generally.” Royal Caribbean — the world’s largest cruise line by passenger capacity, carries a whopping 6,680 passengers at maximum occupancy on its bustling megaships. Royal Caribbean currently holds the record for the largest
cruise ship in the world, and is also known for driving innovation at sea and has continuously redefined cruise vacationing since its launch in 1969, each successive class of ships is an architectural marvel and pushes the envelope of what is possible on a cruise ship. CARNIVAL INVESTMENT Coupled with this, on Wednesday October 13, 2021 the Government signed a multimillion dollar agreement with Carnival
Corporation to extend and enhance the dock facility in Grand Turk. The signing of the contract finalized a Development Agreement with Carnival Corporation and the Turks and Caicos Islands Government(TCIG) to facilitate a $25 million investment in the Grand Turk port. This will see some of the largest cruise ships in the world calling at Grand Turk just in time for the uptick in Caribbean cruise tourism, which is expected during the high-season from December onwards. In revealing key aspects of the work to be undertaken by Carnival Corporation, Misick said: “There are two aspects of the port work; one is dredging and the other one has to do with other works. “The dredging is a substantial part of the work and ships cannot arrive when that is happening. “The dredging is on its way and I believe it will take about three weeks to complete” He pointed out that once the dredging is complete, ships can start coming in and the rest of the work can take place while the ships are coming in. “I can say to you now that we expect to welcome cruise passengers as early as the first week in December of 2021.” Additionally, work has started on the extension of the dock which will be completed in the coming weeks. “But within the port itself, work has started on refurbishment
and the rebuilding of parts of the facility and the addition of new structures. “Various contractors and subcontractors are involved there”, Misick added. The suspension of global cruises back in March 2020 left over 1,450 people in the cruise tourism industry on the bread line. Coupled with Carnival’s $25 million dollar investment, the TCI Government will also inject a substantial amount of money to improve infrastructure in Grand Turk in an effort to holistically revitalize the industry. Investments on the Government’s part will include the acquisition of a property to be converted into a vendors market. Additional properties will be acquired and developed to accommodate vendors who depend on the cruise industry for their livelihood. 2-million dollars will be spent to construct a floating dock for the Water Sports Operators and $1 million in grants will be provided to eligible operators to help them prepare for the reopening of the Cruise Industry. A variety of tourism operators will be assisted through these grants, including: water sports, taxi/tours, trams, all-tyerrain, vehicles (ATVs), golf cart operators, beach vendors, cabana vendors, pre-pandemic Grand Turk Centre vendors, wedding planners and massage therapists.
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PROFESSIONAL HELP FOR LONDON TALKS
Human Rights Commission should have an input on and assist in drawing a meaning debate on these issues.
The TCI Government and Opposition members are gearing up to lobby the UK in London this November, at the annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC\) meeting, for critical changes to the Constitution, which will effectively give elected governments more control over the territory’s affairs. In this connection, Premier Hon.Washington Misick stated: “The Government is in the process of hiring a constitutional adviser, a professionally high-powered attorney, who worked on this on the Cayman Islands constitution, “Misick said it is critical for the territory to approach the UK with a solid strategy for the constitutional amendments or the country’s efforts could be futile. And so we’re in the process of hiring professional, legal help, to work through the constitution so that we get something that is properly thought out with independent professional help.” What are your thoughts?
The leading political parties must enter genuine talks and reach a real consensus on how they want talks to unfold. This is no time to go to London “naked”. They must be united and seek to speak with one voice. With 14 seats there is very little the UK can say to this Government as they have a solid mandate to do good and right by the people. How they use that mandate is another thing. The islands are poised for Growth. With money in the Bank, good relations with HMG, the spark of political; maturity this is the time. This kind of awareness is critical because Her Majesty is not likely to advance this current TCI 2011 Constitutional instrument, cede more powers to Ministers, without a firm agreement and commitment to take the ultimate step towards political independence. Such a stage in TCI’s history will foreshadow ministers being conferred with absolute power. It will be a test of many things. Whether ministers vested with all powers will behave sensibly to friend and perceived foe. It not possible for TCI argue that we “do not have the money”. With a $90 Million surplus and counting, certain arguments are no longer available as to why or why not the TCI should take that final plunge. It is time now to move ahead to ultimate constitutional advancement. PDM and PNP leadership must educate and sensitize supporters on the responsibility of an independent nation. Time is nigh.
It is high time
It is high time that the TCI as a people and nation take the reins and fight for its future. While a constitutional advisor may helpful, elected officials on both sides know exactly what the people need and want for their country and should proceed with talks ASAP. It is primitive in this day and age to have a Government elected by the will of the people but their plenary powers are severely circumscribed by Gubernatorial initiative. A united Government and opposition will be lethal to any British games over releasing more powers to the people. As Her Majesty’s Government (“HMG”) submits to the Will of the People of the TCI cognizance must be taken of the need to maintain good governance. Ministers must be empowered to do good for the people. Not given powers to harm, set back, or destroy people.
A good idea
Constitutional advance for the islands is certainly a good idea and an ideal that suits the present day TCI. It stands to reason and reckoning that the current TCI can manage its own affairs. In 1979 when JAGS McCartney wanted to take the islands independent, the will as there and it was entirely possible. Today, it is a test of the wills. Today’s TCI now have TCIslanders who are educated, awake and capable of sound management. Constitutional is a great idea, but is the will there? There are areas of reform that can be implemented even without getting technical. Crown land, an instrument of empowerment, should
be returned to Ministers now, so that they could allocate and empower locals without the archaic processes created by the ill fated interim Government of 2009-12.
Debate should include banking
Recently the matter of banking became locally debated. It is time that issues like banning high interest rates, usury, bad banking practices, racial discrimination in the Banking sector form a critical part of TCIS Constitutional discourse. No nation could advance where its banking system is catered to helping outsiders at the expense of the local people. This debate should include access to development banking finance with low interest rates, the UK extending Loan facilities, Lines of Credit and Guarantees to facilitate true development in the TCI. This is an area where the Government must undertake to “Do it alone” no matter what the UK’s response is to such a bold proposal. Ideally in this day and age HMG should consider at least a Billion US Dollars as an aid package to set these islands free. The pathway to Citizenship, a device created through the interim regime needs review. TCI natives need protecting and owing to a so called reform that helped all others. TCIslanders are marginalized in their own country. TCIslander status grants should be ended. Those who have it well that’s it. These should be ended. Marriages of convenience have driven horses and carriages through this “measure of Fairness”. This is an area where the newly energized
There must be consensus
Operate like a mature body
It is time for the TCI Government to operate as an adult and mature body capable of internal self-governance. The Misick administration is on the right track and the opposition seems to be on board. Notwithstanding the Government’s understandable desire to have a greater degree of self-control in the way this country is governed, let us not lose sight of the high degree of stability that Her Majesty’s Government has provided to the administration of the Turks & Caicos Islands. Certainly the British have made some mistakes, and there are those narrow-minded locals who are always quick to blame these on colonialism or even racism, but the tremendous level of British support with regard to the recent supply of Covid-19 vaccines indicates how solidly supportive they are of this country. Although we would all like nothing more than to see an end to the dragged-out SIPT trials, can you imagine the predicament the country would be in if the British had not stepped in with the Commission of Inquiry and the Interim Administration? Could the Turks & Caicos Islands have withstood
another four or more years of the Michael Missick administration? I suggest not – the recent strong inflow of investment capital would not be happening, tourist volumes would have been reduced drastically, and the country would be bankrupt or very close to it! So let’s be sure we don’t throw out the baby with the bath water in this next round of Constitutional negotiations, and suddenly find us having to fend for ourselves in matters of training our local militia, helping to safeguard our borders, providing posthurricane relief, and dealing with a Covid pandemic that seems to still be a long way from over. We should be careful what we wish for, because we just might get it!
By the people and for the people
The constitution ought to be and is believed to “by the people, for the people” what the people want must be ascertained before you can bring in “ independent professional help” which will be useful once you have ascertained what the people want. The current constitution is not ours and was imposed on us, the constitution before this one was more progressive but not without its faults. We the people want a constitution that expresses our needs and asperations at this current time. I am not aware that there has been recent dialog on the constitution, that needs to happen and not just with a select few deemed to be “stakeholders”. Our constitution should be directed by us not by “a professionally high-powered attorney” who worked on the Cayman Islands constitution, the Cayman Islands is not the Turks & Caicos Islands.
Not looking good
This is not looking very good for TCI. . .but let’s wait and see what they are proposing!! Any move to “cut a path” to resolve his brother’s liabilities with accounting for his past short-falls in government must not ever be a part of that amendment’s framework!! This activity must not be a “scheme to free” the disgraced former PM. As long as the group of amendments do not “allow” more room for future PMs to become governmental renegades. . .if greater autonomy for better TCI governance by the people and for the people especially, I say go for it!!
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Islanders not being accepted for vacant job positions is an injustice – says LOO BY OLIVIA ROSE LEADER of the Opposition Hon. Edwin Astwood says a record number of job vacancies not being filled by Turks Islander is an injustice. Astwood made these remarks in response to the Government’s first Supplementary Appropriation Bill for financial year 2021 to 2022 which was laid on the table of the House of Assembly by Finance Minister Hon.Erwin Jay Saunders on Tuesday, October 26. Astwood said the rate at which unemployed people, especially islanders are being employed is lower than it was before the Covid-19 pandemic. “Between the commencement of the new financial year in March and November of this year, according to the figures in the supplementary appropriations, there were over $3,43,281 unspent funds due to job vacancies that are waiting to be filled. “This represents some 387 positions, this has to be the highest number of job vacancies at any one time on record for the Government. “As much as Ministries and departments say that they are looking hard for employees, but they may not be looking in the right places, or in the right ways, or presenting the right inducements”, he said. Astwood stressed that in some cases, there are a host of perfectly acceptable candidates and jobs out there, but for a multitude of reasons, they are just not being matched. He said:“There is a disconnect somewhere, where there is a Turks Islander with the skill sets and experience they should be promoted to the position, and not have the position advertised and force the locals to compete with persons outside the Turks and Caicos. “Mr speaker in the USA or Canada the local residents are given priority over someone from another country for jobs. “And if the local is not sufficiently qualified he/she can still be promoted on a probationary basis and encouraged to pursue the necessary educational opportunities to upgrade him/
herself.” He argued that the notion that Turks Islanders do not have the experience and “being denied a job is an injustice”. “How will they get the experience if not given a chance in their own Country? Mr speaker in some departments over 50% of the posts are expatriates, when their tenure comes to an end, locals are not moving up. “The post is re-advertised and another person from outside is recruited.” The Opposition leader suggested that for every position that has an expatriate, there should be a Turks Islander shadowing that person, so by the time he/she leaves, the local will have the experience and the skill sets to do the job. FIX THE BOTTLENECKS The Opposition leader further called on the Government to identify and fix the bottleneck that is preventing the timely filing of vacant jobs in the TCI. He said: “ Though I do not blame the Premiere and his Cabinet for creating the occurrence, I would surely call them into question if it is not rectified immediately. “We cannot Leave our people where they are, we must change their reality, and get them on jobs that they so greatly need and deserve, let’s put our people first.” Astwood revealed that there are currently some 64 vacant positions in the Police Force, with 20 of those post being actively recruited at this moment. “In addition, Mr. Speaker, I spoke to many persons who had applied for jobs in the Public Service, and for the most part, they heard nothing back, regardless of whether or not being reasonably Qualified, or as with some who are highly qualified for the advertised positions. “Nonetheless, the disclaimer that is always given is that; “Only successful candidates will be notified. “So the individuals wait for months wondering if the process is taking this long awaited length of
time, or if they were not successful. “Meanwhile, headlines are flaunting a record number of job openings, both in the Public and Private Sector. “Government Ministers have boasted in the House of Assembly about the amount of Jobs in the Public Service.” He stressed that many employers, including the government, are saying they are doing everything in their power to entice potential employees, however Astwood emphasized that there is an incongruity between what is being said and what is actually happening. “For some of the jobs available in the public Service, it was said that people who have applied did not have the right skills, nor all the qualifications they are looking for. “On the other hand they are
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hearing that they lack the desired years of experience. “Perhaps HR personnel in the Ministries and Departments are leaning too heavily on technology to weed out candidates, or they are just not being creative enough in terms of how they consider applications, and what criteria is used to determine whether or not a candidate is the right fit. “Making things worse, Mr. Speaker, both the Public Service and private companies have the tendency to add to job descriptions rather than subtract from them, meaning job requirements have
ballooned beyond people’s ability to actually meet them,” he added. He underscored that some of the reasons why the Government have so many vacancies is because there is no succession in place and salaries for these posts are often times too low. Astwood said:“ If the law has to be changed to ensure this is possible then let us do so to ensure our locals are not disenfranchised. “The workload and the salaries are not equal, the cost of living in the TCI is high, and getting higher, that’s a fact!.” He told the House that people must be properly compensated for the job that they are doing.
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Robert Been Jr. elected Deputy Leader of the PDM – delegates vote for other key positions BY DELANA ISLES HE has been quite active in the public domain of late, speaking in the press on topical issues and calling out the Government on matters of national interests. Last weekend, he - Robert Been Jr. - was elected as Deputy Leader of the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM). On October 29 and 30, the party re-covened its 46th national convention in Grand Turk, under the theme ‘Embracing The Past, Connecting The Future’. Been Jr.’s replaces former Deputy Premier, Hon. Sean Astwood, who until the convention served as interim deputy leader. Astwood, along with several other members of the party, appears to have taken a backseat since their February 19 defeat at the polls. Weekly News spoke with Been about his election to the post of second in command. He said: “My role definitely will
be to assist with the rebranding and restructuring of the PDM. “The main role right now is definitely to bring all of our branches, all of our supporters - old and new together.” He assured that this new leadership team does not intend to wait until the year leading up to the next general elections to get the ball rolling. “The work has already begun prior to the convention last weekend. It is going to start with our base, people are going to see within the next month or two some changes happening to our base here in Providenciales. “We intend to bring back voter confidence to the voters of Turks and Caicos.” Been Jr. pointed to the lessening number of voters turning out to the polls over the last three elections cycles. “I believe that is due to voters not having the confidence in our country’s leaders. My job as the
new deputy leader of the PDM is to be a different voice, not the same voice that they have been hearing election cycle after election cycle.” He said it is a different breed of voters now, who are results driven, and are not relying on promises made by politicians every election season. “Most governments every election cycle - prior to winning whether it is my party or the PNP they tend to commit to a number of things, and once they get in office they find it’s not as simple as they thought it would be to deliver,” the deputy leader stated. Meanwhile, Hon. Edwin Astwood will remain the party’s leader - he has been serving as Leader of the Opposition and leader of the PDM since the first hosting of the 46th national convention on June 26. Due to Covid-19 restrictions in June, the delegates had postponed the business session to October. Last weekend they also elected Ezra Taylor as national chairman; Curtis Simmons as first vice
Newly elected Deputy Leader of the People’s Democratic Movement, Robert Been Jr. chairman; Brook Capron as the second vice chairman; Sharvel Forbes as assistant secretary general; Charlie Garland as party chaplain; Trevor Misick as party whip; and the Hon. Hugh Derek Taylor, Llewlyn Handfield and Princie Harris as party trustees. Hon. Astwood congratulated all newly elected officers of the party and reconfirmed his commitment to taking on the challenge of leader. He stated: “We are ready to work together, and we are rolling up our sleeves and starting the work right now, working for all the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the People’s Democratic Movement Party.” Ezra Taylor, PDM national chairman stated: “As the PDM continues to chart its course to becoming the Government of the day, the party will fervently stand
on its core principles of Prosperity, Equality and Justice for All. “The PDM would like to convey its sincere thanks and gratitude to the former executive members who contributed significantly to the party leadership core.” To their supporters, future supporters and well-wishers of the PDM, Taylor vowed this newly elected executive team will endeavour to “fortify your trust in this party and engender the spirit of unity within our party, and through-out our Turks and Caicos Islands, if God be for us, who can be against us”. During the convention, delegates discussed the work of the party; they also approved amendments by resolution to the Constitution of the party, and received and adopted party reports with in-depth discussion.
TCI Red Cross appoints new governing board JOB OPPORTUNITY
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SEVEN new members have been elected to serve on the governing board of the Turks and Caicos Islands Red Cross. In a press statement this week the association announced the appointment of Dr. Dawn O’Sullivan and chair; Enjaleek Dickenson as Secretary; Jasmine Adams as Treasurer; and Latoya Jones, Gladys Kennedy, Craig Oliver and Winston Quelch as members. The governing board is the ultimate decision-making body within the branch. It is responsible for strategy and policy development, governance and accountability in ensuring the best possible delivery of programs and services for the TCI. Members are elected to serve a three-year term of office and bring a range of expertise to facilitate sound collective guidance on the Branch’s business. The statement reads: “TCI Red Cross takes this opportunity to thank all its volunteers and, in particular, the members of the governing board for their service to the community.” TCI Red Cross is a part of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the world’s oldest and largest global humanitarian network. They are a crisis preparedness,
response and recovery humanitarian movement, offering practical and emotional support to individuals and communities in crisis. BOARD MEMBERS The statement also provided a brief biography on each member. Dr. O’Sullivan is currently a partner in Associated Medical Practices, having worked as a General Practitioner and Emergency Physician for many years. She also has prior executive management experience as Clinical Coordinator for the Government’s HIV program and Deputy Chief of Medicine at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Ms. Dickenson is a Public Prosecutor with the Office of Public Prosecutions. She is a firm believer in volunteerism and has been awarded for outstanding contribution to pro bono work. Ms. Adams brings to the governing board a strong background in the finance and hospitality sectors and a commitment to giving back to her community. The position of treasurer will no doubt benefit from her experience as financial controller at Beach Enclave. Ms. Jones is a real estate
agent with expertise in disaster management, having worked with the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME). In addition to being a Red Cross volunteer and first aid trainer for twenty years, LaToya is also an entrepreneur, bringing a familiarity with both private and public sector interests. Ms. Kennedy is an educator with extensive experience in community volunteer work and disaster management. As a resident of and an advocate for Salt Cay, she also brings the perspective and concerns unique to smaller communities/islands within TCI. Mr. Oliver is a Senior Associate at Wessex Fairchild Attorneys, with many years’ experience in criminal, commercial and civil matters. He is committed to contributing to his adopted home via Red Cross as well as other voluntary organizations. Mr. Quelch has several years’ managerial and volunteer experience both within and outside of the Red Cross. His current management position with the Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission is also indicative of his dedication to community development.
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25 Illegal migrants captured in 2 separate vessel landings BY OLIVIA ROSE A total of 25 irregular migrants from Haiti were recently captured in two separate vessel landings in the Turks and Caicos Islands. On the 27th October, around 8:00 pm, the Immigration Department received a report from 911 about a possible illegal vessel landing in the North West Point area of Providenciales. A team immediately contacted the other law enforcement agencies to make them aware of the situation for mobilization. Shortly thereafter, another member of our enforcement team received another call from 911 confirming the landing of an illegal
vessel. According to a Government issued statement, upon arriving on the scene, the Immigration Enforcement team was met by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and the TCI Regiment. Joint searches were subsequently carried out in the North West Point Area, which resulted in the apprehension of two (2) female individuals, who were taken to the Detention Center for further questioning/investigation, and will be held until they are repatriated to Haiti. Commenting on the matter, acting Minister for Immigration and Border Services Hon. Akierra
Man charged with drug-related offences A 27-year-old man has been charged with possession of a controlled drug and possession with intent to supply. Police reported this week that officers of the Tactical Unit executed an authority to search for firearms at a home in Madam Morley Yard located in Kew Town. This was conducted at around 5:50am on Tuesday, November 2. During the search, officers found a quantity of suspected cocaine, cannabis and a
sum cash. As a result, the man was arrested and taken to the station where he was charged with two drug-related offences. He has since been released on bail and awaits his court appearance (date not indicated). Police reported not finding any firearms during the search. They are encouraging the public or anyone with information about any illegal activity to call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800- 8477 (TIPS).
One arrested following early morning shooting IN the wee hours of Monday, cops were summoned to Blue Hills, where a man had been been found shot. Police officers officers on patrol were dispatched to an apartment complex in the Blue Hills area following reports of the incident on November 1, at around 12:30am. Upon arrival at the scene, they found an injured 32-year-old man, who was taken to the hospital for treatment. The victim is listed as stable. Cops also found an illegal firearm and ammunition at the scene, and a 35-year-old suspect was arrested and taken into custody by the Tactical Unit. An authority to search was executed at a Blue Hills home, and two additional firearms and
ammunition were found and seized for processing. “Thanks to the incredible police work by our team, we recovered three illegal firearms and ammunition from the community. We currently have a suspect in custody who will be charged. Although this investigation is making progress, we still need the public’s help. Anyone with information is asked to call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-8477 (TIPS),” Head of Public Protection, Superintendent Lisa Mitcheson said. She added: “I would also like to acknowledge the work of our supporting units, tactical unit, response and operations, forensic support unit and the serious crimes unit who are leading this investigation.”
Missick, called on residents to discourage friends and or family members who may be seeking to enter the territory unlawfully. She said: “ We know these are not passengers just seeking a better life but a form of modern day slavery and human trafficking. Significant changes are being rolled to the structure and scope of the Immigration Task Force and ancillary agencies and we’ll be launching a streamlined and fully integrated Border Protection system from our airports, seaports and historic unlawful entry landing sites. “ This is a strong plea for those who are operating within this sphere to cease and desist.” The acting Minister acknowledged that spending in
relation to repatriation continues to be a tremendous financial and social burden to the country, particularly at this time as it competes with other critical ministry and national priorities. Coupled with this, twentythree irregular migrants have been apprehended following the landing of an illegal vessel originating from Haiti, which made landfall two miles off of South Caicos on Monday November 1. According to the Police Control Room, several persons suspected to be illegal migrants were seen on Long Cay. Officers of the Marine Branch Unit, along with supporting teams from the Fisheries Department, were dispatched to the location where they apprehended thirteen
females, nine males and 1 minor for processing. The public is reminded that a person who is found to be in contravention of the Immigration Ordinance and commits an offence of harbouring, is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $20,000.00, or to imprisonment for a term of four years, or to both. The public is also being urged to provide the Police or Immigration Officials with tips, or any information related to this or any other illegal landing or persons residing and or working illegally to www.crimestoppers.tc, or on Facebook as a fan of Crime Stoppers Turks & Caicos. Crime Stoppers tips are received in the USA on 1-800-84477.
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Take a break
I know many of you have a lot on your plates and you are under a lot of pressure to complete these tasks within a certain timeline. Therefore, you are working around the clock. This is very unhealthy for your minds, physical bodies and relationships with your family and friends. I am very guilty of not taking a break. However, it is taking a toll on my body and I feel so burned out. Therefore, last week, when the management of Her Majesty Prison invited me to Grand Turk to do a presentation on financial literacy with the prison officers, I accepted the invitation. I could have stayed in Providenciales and get some work done or I could have done a presentation by zoom, however, I really needed
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.
a break so I spent the entire day in Grand Turk to do a one-hour presentation. It is good to take breaks from time to time. It enhances your mental wellbeing, reduces stress and allows you to function better. There are some people who
work and don’t take lunch breaks, and there are some people who don’t take vacation, and some take and still work during their vacation. Everyone is entitled to lunch breaks and vacation. Use this time to get refreshed and revived. It will improve your productivity.
Doing the same thing over and over without taking a break will burn you out. Some of you may even die in the process and guess what? You will be replaced. Therefore, organize yourself and take a break. During your lunch break, get something to eat and then do something fun, like getting a massage. I recalled one day in the middle of my work, I decided to go to a Spa (courtesy of my wife). It was one of the best days of my life. I was relaxed and returned to work in a recharged mode. Now when you take your vacation, don’t just shop, spend some time relaxing and exploring the destinations where you are vacationing. There must be a reason why lunch breaks were implemented
in the workforce and at schools. I believe it is because it was recognized that everyone deserves a break. Your body needs a break. Your mind needs a break. This is exemplified in the Bible from the beginning of time when God was creating the world. After six days of creation, he rested on the seventh day. Just like a vehicle needs servicing often so does our bodies. If the vehicle is not serviced on time, you may risk destroying the engine. Likewise, if you don’t take a break from time to time, you are “killing” yourself slowly. It is pointless working so hard if in the end you become so stressed out and unhealthy. Take a break and see what a difference it makes in your productivity levels.
Academic miscarriage — “learning ability” and “learning interest”
Employing Universal Design for Learning to reduce dropouts and enhance academic performance among non-achievers in secondary schools. Twice, in a particular country, I had the opportunity to lecture at secondary schools, as part of career day exhibition geared toward engaging students with potential career path. On entering the lecture room, I was mostly distracted by 11 students standing at the front of the room, while the police officer was delivering a lesson about the detriments of illicit drugs; and seemingly, the students were embarrassed. Meanwhile, the lecturer randomly asked a male student to read the overhead slide. A teacher, who stood next to me whispered:
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.
“Oh God this one can’t read either,” then she hastily left the room. To my amazement, the child would join the 11 students standing in front of the class, because he was unable to read. These academic miscarriages were the result of a system, which support higher education for all without a clear plan for those who are not academically inclined; hence, it failed to fully include all
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learners. Previously, we’d discuss instituting a technical college for students with specific interests and minimum academic capacity. This recommendation will never materialised; henceforth, it’s important to develop strategies to learning within the current curriculum design, geared toward reducing risk of dropping out and enhancing performance. We’ve seen how difficult it is for students leaving secondary school without diplomas; therefore, I’d prescribe Educator, Ann Heelan’s proposal for a Universal Design for Learning (UDL), which adapts to students’ learning needs and addresses learners’ variability. Using the architectural principle, where buildings are
designed around the needs of the people acquiring them, the UDL framework accommodates all learners - creating better and flexible learning spaces at all levels. In adapting early intervention strategies, components for learning - educators and parents must play their roles to ensure all students stay in school and suceed, incorporating basic mathematic and English Language courses inside the curriculum for certain students. In addition to ‘learning ability’ and ‘learning interest,’ teachers must understand and establish ‘readiness to learn’ as another principal learning condition, whch determine how well a student respond to instruction, given environmental and circumstantial factors. According Heelan, students with low readiness to learn may be hindered by personal hardship, or who possess lower psychological or physical maturity, which could potentially lead to external distractions or personal barriers. In such a case, teachers can provide extra classes to aid
students. However, it’s the parents’ duty to communicate with teachers, inquire and obtain feedback about their children’s performances and progress. Too, they must be approachable and ensure meaningful communication with their children concerning career realities, allowiing their children to acknowledge the importance of acquiring some level of education for transition into the real world. Importantly, parents must not pressure their children; instead, they must accept, support and help them fulfil their own dreams and not the parents’ upstanding opinions for their advancenent. Yet, the students are the most important player. They know their own abilities and with guidance from teachers and their parents, they must set study goals, prioritise their work and be mindful of their nutrition. They must ask for help with lessons and personal life’s impacts and avoid stressful envirinment. In this capacity, all students can learn, when the environment is modified to suit them.
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Go Fishing!
An influential man left his country and went on a journey to take care of some important business. Knowing that he would be gone for a while, he allotted three of his attendants with varying degrees of responsibilities based on the abilities he understood they possessed. The first attendant got involved in commerce and doubled his investment. The second also made profits on his endeavors. The third took a different approach. He was fearful from two perspectives. He was afraid that he could potentially lose what he had and therefore took no chances. Secondly, he concluded that if he lost it, his employer would be angry or disappointed. Sounds like he was in the business of mindreading. This was one of the great stories told by the master teacher: Jesus. It has so many lessons and applications that can be valuable for our lives today. Lesson one is that we all have potential, however in varying degrees. This potential allows us to make some meaningful contribution to society that will allow for us to benefit from the economies without becoming dependents. However, there are those who may have been born with certain disabilities that prevent them from contributing and it is our responsibility to take care of them. One of the wisest and most productive persons recorded in history documented that the heart of the prudent acquires knowledge and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. He then proceeds to say that a man’s gift makes room for him, taking him in the presence of great or influential people. This is documented in Proverbs 18:15-16. Jesus again in Matthew 7 speaks of the idea of seeking. The idea behind the word seek is interesting. I can stand in one place, look all around and capture the beauty, but that is a very different concept. Seeking requires effort, motion, determination and a principal target. You may have heard the term ‘heatseeking’ missile. It is constantly mobile and has a specific purpose. Someone may say that they heard about ‘heat-looking’ missile. To my disadvantage, I haven’t, I guess. Seeking requires that you employ work, effort and determination to grasp what it is you want to grab hold off. It requires like they say, ‘blood, sweat and tears.’ This should be the lesson we teach our youth and our children. As the writer said, your gift or talent that God
BY KEITH DAVIS
Keith Davis is an IT Consultant resident on Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. He is married and has two wonderful boys. His desire is to contribute to the advancement of the country, but more importantly the youth.
has sewn into the fabric of your spirit, will, not might, create a way for you. The problem is that a gift is of no use if it is not open. Some people like to nicely unwrap a present like one of my sons and others just rip the box apart. Whichever method you use, it needs to be opened. One of my favorite series is Monk. His wife gave him a Christmas gift and he never opened it over the years as he wanted it to be a remembrance
of her every Christmas after her passing. He spent about eight years trying to find her killer. In one of the last episodes, he finally opened the box which was a key component in solving the murder. Look at the time wasted! It is like the real world when people do not pursue or give sufficient effort to exploring their natural abilities. One of the reasons I refer to contexts from the Bible, is because it is such a great and useful book.
One day some troublemakers were questioning about Jesus paying taxes. When Peter approached, Jesus told him to go by the lake and catch a fish that will have money in his mouth and use it to pay the taxes. I can imagine Peter saying in his mind about a fish having money. For this point, I do not want you to focus here on the miracle and miss the message. Jesus could have performed this miracle of money in many ways. How about pulling the money from a hat or from behind his ear? He did not. He told Peter to do the thing that he did best: to fish. That is how miracles happen in your life. By doing the thing, that is a part of you, that you do best over and over. Read, search for information and develop the talent that God
gave you. For some it may be strictly academic, and you may become a doctor, lawyer, investor, developer or some other field. For others, it may be a combination of academic and athletics. Whatever direction or category it falls under, like Jesus told Peter to take his hook and catch the fish, you take your proverbial hook and catch your fish. One last thing here to remember and embrace is that we will not all produce the same degree of return using our gifts. In the story, we see that one did immensely well, the other not so bad, but the last one did nothing at all. It is reflective of society today and I would suggest that rather depending on some politician or blaming racism or some historical event, GO FISHING!!!!!!
OCTOPEN
Common reasons why people cheat
A recent and personal experience this week left me in two minds. Forgive or forget, I am not sure how to “move on”. Cheating, infidelity or unfaithfulness – whatever you define it as, is probably one of the darkest things we may unfortunately have to come to terms with. The notion of betrayal hits us all in the same way: it hurts, provokes anger and confusion. But I guess, it is what one does next that is particularly important. Before you move on – whether that is alone or surrender to giving that person a second chance is the greatest act of self sacrifice. But why do people cheat in the first place? In my own quest of finding why people cheat, I have narrowed down the top eight common reasons that may encourage one to cheat. Before you forgive or forget, it is probably a good idea to know “why”. FALLING OUT OF LOVE The exhilarating feeling of falling in love, unfortunately,
BY DAVIDSON LOUIS
Rachel Wolchin once said: “If we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have had roots instead of feet.” On this quest to self-discovery, TC Islander Davidson Louis vowed to travel, write, paint, laugh and forgive. Subsequently, he hopes to find himself and or, leave behind a few pieces of himself. Contact him at hello. octopen@tcinews.tc
doesn’t last forever. The passion and excitement eventually fade over time. And once the glitter fades, you might realize that the love just isn’t there or that you’re in love with someone else. What’s next? One may seek love elsewhere. NEGLECTED Just like a plant needs continuous feeding, attention and care, so does your relationship_ especially when the “novelty” is no longer there. If you fail to maintain and care for the other, similarly to the above, there may be pressure to find attention from another. SEXUAL DISSATISFACTION Feeling “unloved” may provoke a
number of reactions, one of which is stepping out of one’s relationship. This is when the infamous phrase, “It’s not you, it’s me”, may have surfaced. LACK OF INVESTMENT Maintaining a loving relationship over many years takes work. Some people get cold feet too quickly and fail to put the effort in, causing them to get in and out of relationships VARIETY Craving variety or acting on one’s fantasy may equally encourage infidelity. But this isn’t a trip to a boulangerie! Before you enter into a relationship make sure you are ready and that you know exactly what you want.
BOREDOM The thrill of the chase and overwhelming passion associated with newfound love can cause serial cheating. How do we remedy that? While the other may be chasing excitement elsewhere, never blame yourself for any of it, because there is nothing you could do. OPPORTUNITIES In the absence of the other, one may be tempted to act on all suppressed thoughts. When temptation knocks and the chance of being caught is slim_ curiosity may eventually get the best of us. FINDING ONESELF The need to live with no regrets! Perhaps this is true and also valid. In the pursuit of wanting to live with no regrets, one may want to feed their sexual appetite and do so while they are young. But just how hurtful this is for the other person involved? It hurts a lot. Share your thoughts louisedens@gmail.com
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General caption for both or either: Captain Parker on patrol with Royal Navy onboard patrol ship
Captain Parker recounts time aboard HMS Medway
CAPTAIN Adrian Parker was one of the first to join the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment when it was formed in 2020. Since that time, he has undergone training at the Royal Military College Sandhurst, trained locally, and just recently he spent three weeks sailing with the Royal Navy on the patrol ship HMS Medway. Every year, HMS Medway patrols the waters of the Caribbean as part of the United Kingdom’s Caribbean Task Group.
A statement from the Governor’s office this week advised of Captain Parker’s deployment to the Task Group - during which time he gained invaluable knowledge and experience of hurricane relief procedures. Since being on board he has been able to work closely with the team to share knowledge and also to learn from them. He participated in a table-top exercise with key stakeholders from the Department of Disaster Management in the British Virgin
Islands, where he was able to compare information to assist both the Virgin Islands and TCI in the event of a disaster. Commenting on his experience, the Captain stated that one of the roles of the Regiment is to assist with disaster relief, especially with the frequency of hurricanes. “Whilst I have been attached to the Task Group I have been exposed to various capabilities and planning skills that will certainly benefit the TCI. “The opportunity to build good
working relationships and contacts with the Task Group team and other Overseas Territories will be invaluable for any future disaster relief operations. I hope that I will be the first of many to benefit from this experience working with the Task Group.” Shipboard life in HMS Medway has been a novel and interesting experience for Captain compared to his usual land based job, the statement reads. Parker said he enjoyed working alongside his colleagues
Haitian consulate relocates to Blue Hills THE Haitian consulate in Providenciales has moved to a more expansive location in Blue Hills. Formerly located along Leeward Highway, the offices are now located at Number 13 Eddie Laporte Plaza in Blue Hills. The consulate said the move was made with the intention of getting closer to the community and serving it better. On Monday, November
1, the consulate marked the inauguration of the new location with an open day during which persons came together to socialize as well as learn about the operation and services offered by the Consulate. The consulate general of Haiti in Providenciales provides a range of consular services such as visa and passport processing as well as document legalization.
New location of Haitian consulate
from different agencies, and was thrilled to eventually see the ‘green flash’ at sea after a beautiful sunset on the flight deck of HMS Medway. The Task Group works with the six UK Overseas Territories in the region, and with other regional partners, to prepare for and respond to national disasters. Particularly during the core hurricane season, this includes planning and training to develop interoperability and disaster relief capabilities.
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Premier blasts banks’ for discriminatory operations in the TCI BY OLIVIA ROSE PREMIER Hon.Washington Misick has called out banks in the TCI for “cherry-picking” and derisking sections of the population, a practice he says can no longer continue. “The banks here don’t want to take on any risks whatsoever, so instead of managing risks, they just don’t want to deal with it,” Misick said at a national press conference on Wednesday October 20. He added:“So they have derisked whole sectors or sub sectors of the economy just not to deal with the risks, but by the same token they have cherry picked operations and operators that generate enough money so that risk is covered.” Misick in his strong sentiments described operations of banks in the TCI as an “oligarchy”, which is defined as a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution. He said:“There is an oligarchy here; we have three banks. “Financial institutions, in my view, are like a public good, like electricity and other services. “ If you don’t provide the
Premier Washington Misick
services, then you are actually discriminating against a whole group of people. “But it doesn’t just fall to the private sector, because when there is market failure, the Government steps in and either punishes or rewards or provides an incentive for that service to be delivered. “So we have to work with the private sector and the banks to see how that can happen and what we can do.” The Premier, who further described the attitude of some commercial banks in the TCI as
“lazy”, said they are not “The decisions are made in Toronto and the guys here who are running these banks are messengers, really. “ So they can’t really help us, that’s the truth. They can’t help us, it’s an enterprise decision, so they can’t make the decision locally as to what happens here. “That decision has to be taken at a different level; so that is between Toronto, Turks and Caicos Islands Government and London. That’s my view.”
According to the FinancialAction Task Force (FATF), de-risking is defined as “the phenomenon of financial institutions terminating or restricting business relationships with clients or categories of clients to avoid, rather than manage, risk”. The risk referred to in “derisking” is a customer or client who could pose a higher than average risk of Money Laundering (ML) or Terrorism Financing (TF) or that processing transactions might result in a breach of sanctions regulation. When de-risking occurs, it drives financial transactions underground to less regulated or unregulated channels. It also creates financial exclusion and reduced transparency. In an effort to remedy the situation with banks in the territory, Misick said the issue will be discussed when the TCI Government meets with the UK Government this November at the annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) for critical changes to the constitution. Discussions in this regard will be centered on getting banking to all communities in TCI in one form or another, Misick disclosed.
“How do we use our relationship with the United Kingdom, to leverage the ability to make sure that sectors of our economy are not de-risked so that’s one big ticket item. “That is why I said that this whole issue we will be discussing with the United Kingdom. The financial services sector is under the Governor, which means it is under the UK. “We have a spotless regime in the Turks and Caicos Islands and the UK is responsible for the sector, so I see no reason why they can’t leverage their tremendous wealth and power in this sector to stand in the gap for us and to make sure that businesses who are documented properly are not de-risked. “They (UK) have done it for some of the same sectors that we have problems with and have been able to sort that out in their own country.” Premier Misick reminded banks of TCIG’s financial position and its willingness to use it as leverage to get fairer treatment for citizens to access capital and other resources.
Big names join the Junior Achievement sponsor roster EIGHT corporate giants have pledged support to this year’s Junior Achievement Company Program, with more businesses knocking at the organization’s door in support of this life-defining initiative. The businesses are: COMO Parrot Cay; Building Materials Ltd/Do it Center; Beaches Resort Villages & Spa; Projetech Construction Management; TCI Financial Services Commission; Grace Bay Car Rentals; The Strand; FLOW TCI Junior Achievement Turks and Caicos Islands (JATCI) is a nonprofit organization which provides young people ages 14 to 19 with learning experiences designed to inspire and prepare them for success in the global economy. Following the official relaunch on September 23, at Grace Bay Club, students were quick to enroll in the programme, a statement from the organisation this week reads. It added that these students have since been placed in the hands of capable mentors with the excitement quickly building as teams push to get ahead of their competitors. JATCI’s flagship Company Program pairs school groups
with local businesses whose team members guide the achievers through the process of planning, forming, and operating companies that produce a service or product to present to market. The program empowers high schoolers by providing them the practical skills necessary for managing a business venture. Director of the JATCI Angela Musgrove said: “The response we have received from the corporate community has been truly overwhelming. After matching our schools with sponsors, we found there were even more companies looking to lend a hand.” She said this speaks volumes, and they are thankful to those businesses that are willing to share their personnel and resources and pour into the futures of the junior achievers. “The students are excited, and so is our board of directors,” she added. Once grouped, the teams are educated on entrepreneurship, marketing, and financial literacy in a joint forum led by experts in these industries. The groups then begin the work of building their business plans, forming company charters, and
Junior Achievement Company Meeting
electing officers. Meetings are held weekly between the sponsors and their assigned school group. COMO Parrot Cay has been paired with the Raymond Gardiner High School; Building Materials Ltd/Do it Center with the Edward Gartland Youth Centre; Beaches Resort Villages & Spa with the Louise Garland Thomas High School. Projetech Construction Management is paired with the Louise Garland Thomas High School; TCI Financial Services
Commission with the Clement Howell High School; Grace Bay Car Rentals with Maranatha Academy High School. The Strand is paired with the Wesley Methodist High School and FLOW TCI with the Marjorie Basden High School. The programme runs through to February 2022 when these fully realized businesses will present final company reports to a panel of judges. “The students participating in the JA Company Programme will surely be set up for success in
their future ‘real-world’ business endeavors as exercises in report preparation, public speaking, and salesmanship will help to build their business acuity,” the statement reads. Meanwhile, on December 4, a trade show will be held, where the achievers will display and sell their wares to the public. Residents are being urged to support the young, bright minds at this event, as well as follow their progress on the Junior Achievement TCI social media platforms.
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THE SALT CAY NOTE
From Victoria Street to Victoria Station
Putting the case for Salt Cay forward, from 4277 miles away Saturday, October 30th 2021, at 3am. I am wide awake, and writing. Yes, you’ve guessed correctly, writing this very column. Now you’re thinking, “Why on earth are you up and writing at 3am?” The answer is quite simple: I am still on London time - and guilt. Perhaps ‘guilt’ is the wrong word, so let’s call it dedication. This is the 110th Salt Cay Note and it is published after a oneweek break, due to a London trip which we will come to in a moment. But first this: Last week’s column was, to date, the most read ever. “Really?” I text the ‘geek’ who for some strange reason enjoys analysing statistics and ‘data batches’ and the answer is categorically “Yes!” With a combined readership (The Weekly News together with the Salt Cay Note website) of 32,194 readers in 49 countries around the globe, the story of the Ethiopian writer Asfa Wossen-Asserate, was the most read to date. Full stop. To my mind there is no rhyme nor reason to this, as the subject matter was not specifically focused on a Salt Cay subject but, according to some of our readers, therein lay the appeal, identifying an international subject matter and connecting it to the Turks and Caicos Islands - or vice versa. Over 100 texts and emails also expressed this sentiment last week. And then came an encounter which makes this weekly, publicistic labour of love so rewarding, an actual
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. Titus’ Salt Cay stories and photographs can be found on www.saltcaynote.com
encounter with a reader. I am sitting in a Provo restaurant, made famous for its great cross-section of clientele, locals, expats and tourists and a very casual, comfortable atmosphere. At the bar sits a man having a drink and suddenly he looks over to the table where I am sitting with my daughter and says, “Hey Titus, I really enjoy ‘The Note’, it’s one of my weekly highlights I look forward to each Friday.” For a brief moment I feel bad that on this Friday he’ll be disappointed, hence the aforementioned ‘guilt’, and we go on to have a chat. He works in marketing on
Provo, with his focus on the tourism industry, originally from Grand Turk, but a long-term resident of Provo. “You guys and the Salt Cay Ferry sure keep Salt Cay in the news,” he adds to his earlier comments, “I think you’re like the unofficial tourist board for the island.” I thank him for his comments and forewarn him that I may just quote him. If you’re reading this Dave, thanks again. From Victoria Street, Salt Cay, to Victoria Station, London! Having spent the past three years, almost exclusively on Salt Cay, with no international travel, I have just returned home from London. Welcome to travel in the time of the pandemic, a most uninviting experience! Definitely ‘hats off’ to our many visitors to the TCI, who have put up with the seemingly endless process of fulfilling all TCIAssured requirements; double vaccinations, Covid-19 testing, and insurance coverage, in order to enjoy a week or two in the ‘Beautiful by Nature’ destination. It was because of all the above reported hassle that I had been quite reluctant to make an overseas trip, but in the end there were two compelling factors that eventually persuaded me to board that flight to Gatwick; firstly, a chance to see both my children and, secondly, the opportunity of meeting with two groups of potential investors, from Switzerland and the U.K. introducing two projects, specifically designed for Salt Cay. It is very early days for both
of these projects but, after a careful review by the Salt Cay ‘Brain Trust’, the decision was made that this was an opportunity we could not let slip by. And so, in the words of Captain Allan Dickenson, and as far as I am concerned, our de facto Mayor, “T, just get on that plane and bring this home!” In other words, no pressure! As far as the meetings were concerned, as already mentioned, it is early days and I for one am not a supporter of getting overly-excited about the prospect of a project coming to Salt Cay. History has taught me that lesson! And yet, as far as meetings go, I think it is fair to say that ‘Team Salt Cay’ put the best case forward for the charmed isle, with the result being that one group committed themselves to advancing their proposal to the next stage by coming to Salt Cay in December and the other also indicated that they wish to take things further. It is enormously tempting to go into greater details, but again, past experiences have taught us that cautious optimism, coupled with discretion are, for now, the best way forward. On a purely personal note, I will mention briefly, my son, Lucas, who is now at London Kingston University in the U.K. I have too much respect for his dislike of publicity to say any more than that, except to admit how enormously proud I am of him and that I have no doubt that he will do well. This column, while not about him, is dedicated to him. Here’s to you LdB!
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Hon. Williams Pays Tribute to Int’l Dancer and Islander Ryesha Higgs DANCER extraordinaire, and the Turks and Caicos Island’s very own Ryesha Higgs is being honoured for her impressive accomplishments by parliamentarian Hon. Jamika Williams. During a two-minute speech in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, November 3, Hon. Williams, the Government’s Appointed Member in the house made the announcement, paying tribute to Higgs, who continues to make the TCI proud. Williams said: “Ryesha is a TCI scholar, she completed her secondary education in 2014 as one of the top 3 students. “At the age of 16 just a day after she graduated, she left the TCI and traveled to New York City to further her dance studies, where she attended the two performing dance schools in the United States at the Alvin Ailey American dance theatre and also the Dance theatre of Harlem.” Higgs has been living away from home on her own from the age of 16 years, and has been a fulltime student of the performing arts, while also enrolled in University pursuing a degree in BioMedical Science. In 2020, she completed that degree at King’s College London,
Government Appointed Member, Hon. Jamika Williams
and most recently, she completed her Masters with distinction in Global Health and International Surgery. “Ryesha, as a student and dancer abroad, represents TCI daily on an international stage with a featured dance role in Disney’s The Lion King. She is our TCI Superstar,” Williams told the House. She said she is committed to honouring the TCI’s very own. “I hope this recognition will help to instill national pride in our
country and people and serve as an inspiration for other young Turks and Caicos Islanders that they too can achieve all their dreams and they have the support of a government who cares.” Hon. Williams also paid tribute to the TCI’s national treasure Joe Robinson, who has trained another dancer on the cast of the Lion King. “This upcoming week I will be hosting a welcome reception to pay homage to Ryesha. “Ryesha, we are proud of you
Dancer Ryesha Higgs
and we are here to support you,” Williams promised. Higgs made her West End debut in Disney’s The Lion King London, this summer. In May, Higgs wrote the following on the Facebook page: “It has surely been a journey, so much has changed since then yet one thing remains - that the arts,
dance in particular, are essential and shows like The Lion King are necessary in our ‘new normal’ world. “I am so thankful for the opportunity to represent the Turks and Caicos in the theatre and commercial dance world.” The show opened on July 29. (DELANA ISLES)
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Honorable Akierra Missick, Minister PPID A pleasant morning to you Mr. Speaker, Members of this Honourable House, Strangers in the gallery, my good people of ED5 Leeward and Long Bay, those listening via Radio Turks and Caicos and on the internet. My deepest condolences to HE The Deputy Governor and Family and the wider TCI community on the tragic loss of their son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend Brandon Swann. Mr. Speaker, I rise first to commend the Office of the Premier, the Governor and Deputy Governor’s Office, the Attorney General Chamber, my Ministerial colleagues, and the Permanent Secretaries from the various ministries for their presence at our recently concluded retreat on the beautiful island of South Caicos. Mr. Speaker, over the threeday period beginning Monday, October 4-6 2021, several topics aimed to enhance the overall growth and development of our
people of these islands were covered. Mr. Speaker, I can safely say that I speak for all, when I say we left there with clearly defined aims and objectives to move our country and people forward in a progressive manner. Mr. Speaker, I also express thanks to the beautiful people of South Caicos for their warmth and hospitality experienced during our time there. COVID WORKS PROGRAM Mr. Speaker, since the launch of the COVID Works Program on September 1, 2021, several works have been awarded and quite a number will be going out for the benefit of all Turks and Caicos Islanders. Mr. Speaker, to date, the cumulative total for completed and future works stands at $965,523.00, with a lot more works to come. Once again, we want to encourage persons to register
online at https://www.gov. tc/construction-contractors or by visiting the District Commissioner’s Office on your island or by stopping by the Public Works Department. Mr. Speaker, persons can also submit their tender/ bids submissions online at tcigworks@gov.tc The largest batch of Works closed on October 13, 2021, and the team made up of the Home Affairs Ministry and PPID is conducting their review. PPID TEAM MEMBERS Mr. Speaker, we are so excited about a number of recent promotions within the Ministry of PPID. Mr. Speaker, the strongest foundation of any organization is its people. We are proud to welcome Mr. Aquime Campbell to team PWD and celebrate with Max Grant and Lanardo Jolly on their respective promotions. Mr. Speaker, it is no secret that this Government’s focus is on the
development of Human Capital and over the last six (6) months we have seen that commitment especially across TCIG. In PPID alone we welcomed Mr. Garvin Thomas as Director of PWD, Mr. Dominique Durham as Director of Housing, and Mr. Desmond Wilson as PS. Congratulations are also extended to Mr. Cawa Williams, who was promoted to the post of Project Manager and Mr. Edner Siffrad who joined the department as a Civil Engineer. We want to encourage persons who are interested in a rewarding career in TCIG to take advantage of the recent job vacancies. The Ministry of PPID will be seeking a second Deputy Secretary, Deputy Director of Housing, Structural Engineer, MEP Engineer, Administrative Officers, Environmental Compliance Manager and Environmental Specialist. The deadline is this Friday, so please do not delay and apply today.
GRAND TURK VENDORS MARKET Mr. Speaker, we confirm that we are swiftly progressing to the re-launch of Cruise Tourism in Grand Turk by December 2021. In response to the concerns of access to beach vending and safe locations for operators and guests alike, we can confirm that PPID has finished the necessary reviews of the facility, and on the heels of the budget passing we will be able to issue the ITTs for the renovation and upgrade works to the facility. Again, we want to urge contractors to register with PWD so that they are aware of the opportunities and be able to bid on them. Mr. Speaker, this is only a short update today, but one worth sharing, as this Government is committed to not just doing the work but informing the people of these Islands of the work they signed us up for. May God continue to bless us and the Turks & Caicos Islands.
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Caribbean British Overseas Territories join UKOTA delegation at COP26 OFFICIALS from the Caribbean British Overseas Territories have joined the official UK Oversees Territories (UKOT) Association delegation attending COP26, the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, from October 31 to November 12 in Glasgow, Scotland. The summit brings parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. “Participation at the conference is an important move... since small island states such as ours will bear the brunt of the impacts of climate change,” said Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Vincent Wheatley of the British Virgin Islands. “OTs will advocate for greater technical and financial assistance from the international community to adapt and mitigate the impacts.” While they are in Glasgow, the delegation will have access to the Blue Zone, the United Nationsmanaged space that hosts the negotiations and brings together delegations from 197 parties. Access to the Blue Zone is restricted primarily to government ministers and accredited government officials. The Zone is the venue for the World Leaders’ Summit on November 1-2. They will also attend the Commonwealth Reception at the World Leaders’ Summit on November 2, an event jointly hosted by the Prince of Wales and the United Kingdom Prime Minister,
The Turks and Caicos Minister of Tourism Josephine Connolly (fourth from left) and other British Overseas Territories representatives at COP26.
Boris Johnson, MP. On November 6, six officials from Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Bermuda, Cayman, Gibraltar and Turks and Caicos Islands who make up the Overseas Territory delegation will host an event for Nature and Land Use Day. The event will explore how the UKOTs are taking action to counter and mitigate the effects of global warming and how they are safeguarding precious marine environments.
On November 6, Bermuda’s Deputy Premier, Minister of Home Affairs, Walter Roban will host a panel entitled “Our Vision for Healthy Oceans” in the COP26 UK pavilion – the purpose of which is to raise awareness about how the British Overseas Territories are taking action against climate change. The delegation also has additional meetings scheduled in London on November 8. “Our presence there will afford the Cayman Islands an opportunity
to strengthen our relationships with global partners in our collective fight against climate change and the damage it is doing to planet Earth,” said Premier Panton. “The impact of climate change is frightening, especially for small islands states like ours. Our voices need to be heard loud and clear and I intend to add mine to those of our regional colleagues who share the same vulnerabilities and concerns.” He followed: The Caribbean is highly vulnerable to sea level rise
and increase in water temperature. Our rallying cry remains “1.5 to stay alive”, the goal is to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels to prevent the worst of the climate change impacts to the Caribbean, including ensuring coral reef and biodiversity survival. I join with the regional community to strongly advocate closing the emissions gap, and increasing financial support for those nations most vulnerable to climate change impacts. “COP26 is a vital platform for world leaders to inspire and action strategy to confront climate change. The Cayman Islands’ participation in this year’s conference will further demonstrate our country’s commitment to strengthening relationships with global partners, and advancing our individual and collective focus on protecting our marine biodiversity and terrestrial environments to allay the impacts of climate change”, explained Dr Tasha Ebanks-Garcia from the Cayman Islands’ Government office in London. In the almost 30 years that the UN has been bringing together countries for the global climate summits as climate change has gone from being a fringe issue to a global priority. The goals of COP26 are to secure global net zero by mid-century and keep 1.5 degrees within reach; adapt to protect communities and natural habitats, mobilise finance, and work together to deliver on these objectives. (Cayman Loopnews)
Mottley wants greater financial selfdetermination for developing nations THE prime minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, has called on world leaders to back a climate fund that would increase the special drawing rights of developing countries by $500bn annually [€432bn], circumventing climate finance pledges by rich nations, in a push for increased financial self-determination. Although she garnered praise for the rest of her speech, less attention was paid to this proposal, which she presented at the United Nations Conference for Climate Change (COP26) on Monday. To cap global heating to 1.5 degrees Celsius and meet the aspirational goal of the 2015 Paris climate accord, greenhouse gas emissions need to be halved in the next eight years. Low-income countries do not have enough financial firepower to meet this challenge, Mottley told leaders, before proposing a solution.
“I say to you now. There is a sword that can cut through this Gordian Knot. And it has already been used,” she said. “The central banks of the wealthiest countries engaged in $25 trillion of quantitative easing in the last 13 years. Of that, $9 trillion was spent in the last 18 months to fight the pandemic. Had we used that $25 trillion to finance the energy transition we would now be reaching that 1.5 degrees limit that is so vital to us.” Wealthy countries should enable the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to give poorer countries access to the same monetary firepower the United States and Eurozone countries have been able to use for years to fight their crises. The amount of $500bn should be put into a trust annually for 20 years, backed by member states of the IMF.
This would alleviate the climate financing gap that exists in the global south – “and if $500bn sounds big to you? Guess what: it is just two percent of the $25 trillion. This is the sword we need to wield.” However, this kind of monetary firepower is a long way from the climate aid wealthy countries are currently proposing. In 2009 wealthy countries agreed to “mobilise” $100bn climate finance per year by 2020 – a target they have not met. Currently, close to $50bn has been pledged to developing countries. A proportion of this money is private investor money, a sector which is less interested in risky investments in poor countries or countries that already suffer the consequences of climate change, such as Barbados. “Investment in Pacific nations
Barbadian PM Mia Mottley made an impactful speech on Monday.
has actually gone down 25 percent since pledges were made,” Mottley reminded US president Joe Biden and other world leaders in Scotland. The speech laid bare the deep rift that developing countries and wealthy countries will need to close before coming to a new updated climate agreement at this year’s summit, which formally opened on Sunday and will run to November 12. While northern countries remain
relatively immune to climate change effects, the threat of climate change to island nations like Barbados already is existential. “For those who have eyes to see, for those who have ears to listen and for those who have a heart to feel, 1.5 is what we need to survive,” Mottley said, adding that even two degrees heating “is a death sentence for the people of Antigua and Barbuda…. Kenya and Mozambique, and yes, for the people of Samoa and Barbados.”
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Winsome Earle Sears who emigrated to the United States with her parents at age six, won 52.25 per cent of the votes in the elections.
Jamaican-born woman makes history as Virginia Lt Governor JAMAICAN-BORN Winsome Earle Sears is the next lieutenant governor of Virginia after defeating her Democratic opponent Hala S Ayala in Tuesday’s election, running on a Republican ticket. Sears, 54, who emigrated to the United States with her parents at age six, won 52.25 per cent of the votes in the elections to her opponent’s 47.75 per cent. She made history as the first black Republican woman elected to the Virginia House in 2002, becoming the first naturalised US citizen to serve in the House and is now the first woman of colour to be elected to statewide office in Virginia. The lieutenant governor is seen as a shoo-in for the prize of Virginia governor, if and when the position becomes vacant. A staunch supporter of Donald
Trump, at the time of her nomination in the Republican primary in May this year, Sears had said: “From the time my family arrived in America from Jamaica we have realised and appreciated the opportunity that the US provided us.” She was featured in the Jamaica Observer April 26, 2021 edition of Jamaica in the World, shortly after throwing her hat in the ring for what was a tough challenge from one of the seven Democrats seeking their party’s nomination. Virginia is described as blue, with Democrats winning the former Republican stronghold since 2004. No Republican has won a statewide election there since 2009, and President Joseph Biden won last November’s polls by double-digits, the first Democrat to do so since 1988. (Thestkittsnevisobserver)
The Haitians voodoo practitioners celebrated the first of the two days of “guede,” their version of the “festival of the dead.” The Caribbean nation marks the festival on Nov.1 and 2.
Haitians hold voodoo rituals to honour ancestors amid crisis HAITIANS honoured their ancestors to mark the Day of the Dead on Tuesday in colorful voodoo rituals that offered a respite from the tough day-to-day reality of fuel shortages, gang violence and rising malnutrition. Voodoo followers in the Caribbean nation gathered in cemeteries, many dressed in white and some with their faces covered in white powder, to sing and dance as part of rituals that involve communing with ancestral spirits. “Voodoo, if you want to define it, is the means at your disposal to establish harmony between you and everything that surrounds you, both visible and invisible,” said CarlHenry Desmornes, the religion’s “ATI” or supreme leader, in an interview. More than half of Haiti’s 11
million people are believed to practice voodoo, a religion brought from West Africa by enslaved men and women and practiced clandestinely under French colonial rule. It is closely identified with the struggle against slavery in Haiti, which declared independence from France in 1804 following what is widely considered the world’s only successful slave revolt. “Despite the difficulties caused by the lack of gasoline, people have made the trip to the cemetery. As I speak, my car is out of gas,” said Valcin Antoine, a voodoo priest or “ougan” known as “Toutou,” who led a ceremony on Monday at a cemetery in the Port-au-Prince suburb of Petion-ville.
“We are not afraid when we do the work of the spirits, they protect us.” For decades voodoo has been portrayed in Western films as a black magic cult, but it was officially recognized as a religion by Haiti’s government in 2003 under President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Haiti has for nearly two weeks suffered severe fuel shortages. Gang blockades have prevented trucks from reaching fuel terminals, forcing some businesses to shut their doors and hospitals to limit services. A wave of gang kidnappings, including the abduction last month of a group of American and Canadian missionaries, has spurred local outrage and led several transport industry groups to call general strikes. (Reuters)
BVI: I wasn’t against BVI’s largest drug bust — Premier Fahie PREMIER Andrew Fahie has denied ever being against a multi-million dollar drug bust that happened late last year, and suggested his views were misrepresented in the UK Guardian newspaper. The drug bust, which was the largest in BVI history at $250 million, made international headlines and involved a number of serving police officers. The bust also helped to precipitate a Commission of Inquiry (COI) in the territory. Speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) recently, Premier Fahie said on the day former governor, Augustus Jaspert and former Commissioner of Police, Michael Matthews called a press conference to announce the drug bust, his government was never informed about the event. This is despite a national security
went down town in terms of the place being a drug-running thing and they painted the BVI totally black,“ the Premier said about comments made during the press conference. “And when the COI started, I remember in the same Guardian [newspaper] and those newspapers — that the one last governor seemed to have a partner in — released that I was against the drug bust,” the Premier stated.
Premier Andrew Fahie suggested his views were misrepresented.
meeting preceding the press conference that very morning, the Premier claimed. He said the duo also stated things
at the press conference that his government was never informed of at the national security level. “The largest drug bust and they
WHY PAINT US AS CORRUPT? The Premier said all he was saying at the time, was that the governor is in charge of the police force and should not have painted a negative picture of the BVI in giving the press conference. “Why paint a picture that we had
the largest drug bust and the whole thing is corrupt when you could paint a picture that we have a law enforcement agency that was able to have the largest drug bust ever in the world and promote the strength of your law enforcement agency?” Fahie questioned. The Premier said it is a point that he has consistently made since that time, including during his evidence before the COI. The former governor’s position, the Premier felt, meant that he should not have been going into the public domain to paint the BVI in a negative light. “And if you don’t have proof, stop going out there with this insinuation and accusations and allegations. I’ve continued to tell the last governor that,” Premier Fahie added. (BVInews)
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Bermuda: Public apology needed over plight of disadvantaged young Black men – campaigner A SOCIAL justice campaigner said this week that a public apology was needed before disadvantaged young Black men saw an improvement in their lives. Martha Dismont added that the people of Bermuda had to play their part to tackle the root causes of inequality and violence. She told a meeting of Hamilton Rotary Club: “No change will really occur at this very late stage without an apology from this community – and I take that on myself. “It is the community’s responsibility to ensure that children are raised properly. “Absolutely it is parents, but there must be accountability by the community with programmes when families fall off the rails or children have trauma.” She added: “We have given these issues maybe 10 per cent of our attention when they are taking so much more from us in lawyers’ fees, court time, police services, family services, charity, agency services, funders’ dollars, banking institutions … the list goes on. “We must give these issues our undivided, collective attention instead of working in these inefficient silos. “Meanwhile, we have broken men stealing from others, killing each other, looking to belong somewhere but not in a community that doesn’t understand what it was like when ‘I was four or five years old, just
Martha Dismont said that the people of Bermuda had to play their part to tackle the root causes of inequality and violence.
a young boy looking forward to discovering a world to build my dreams’. “So I’m not sure what Bermuda’s going to do. “What I believe, though, is that there are hundreds of young, adolescent boys and hundreds of young and old adult men in this community who should be given the opportunity to live their best truth or they will find it down some dark alley with a community screaming, ‘how could you do this?’ It’s one thing or the other.” Ms Dismont, the managing director of Catalyst Consulting, said her company was set up to
support charities and to “address the root causes of Bermuda’s social challenges”. She said there were groups “working very hard to empower boys and men, who are solution-focused and who work from a strength-based approach”. Ms Dismont added: “They are seeking to give young Black men the opportunity to live in their personal purpose and power.” She told members that Catalyst’s focus on vulnerable populations was centred on homeless people and young, Black males. Ms Dismont said she believed that “individuals are innately good and
not birthed with a predisposition to harm themselves or another”. She highlighted inequalities faced by Black men in areas such as education, employment and the criminal justice system. Ms Dismont spoke about several studies that looked at why young Black men were disadvantaged. She explained that the results showed there were five factors that could contribute to the “unique challenges” that faced them. Ms Dismont said these included “negative stereotypes about Black males, a negative home and/or community environment, a lack of support from teachers, parents and role models, a lack of education, poor postsecondary education planning, a lack of interest in more prevalent and higher-paying occupations in Bermuda”. She highlighted the Mincy report, completed in 2009, which studied life differences between young Black men and others of the same age. Ms Dismont said the study recommended a multipronged approach to tackle inequality. She added: “To reduce gaps in income, education and employment, the authors advocated for a collaborative approach involving schools, businesses, Government agencies and non-profit organisations.” She explained that the report said groups were expected to work together on policies and
programmes that “encourage greater educational achievement and reduce occupational segregation for Black Bermudian males”. Ms Dismont said: “I have highlighted this data because it appears that we have not made much needed progress in the past ten years. “There has been some progress but not enough, so are we so surprised at the level of undue care and violence that we are seeing in this community?” She added: “They’re looking for some kind of belonging and many of them are still children.” Ms Dismont, the Family Centre founder, said: “The scope and extent of the challenges are outpacing our ability to keep up with it. “We are not equipped to deal with what’s going on in our community and we have to first equip ourselves, as I’m learning as I’m working with charitable organisations. “The lack of intentional education for males, life skills and job preparedness are the culprits that we have been looking for, for a long time; the culprits who are throwing babies in rough waters. “We are spending time and resources pulling babies out of the water, instead of going upstream and beginning to do the serious prevention that is needed – proper parenting supports, quality and equitable education, life skills and job skills based in a community that cares.”
Jamaican sex offender in Bermuda given chance to fight deportation A JAMAICAN man convicted of a serious sex assault 10 years ago while living in Bermuda has been granted an “opportunity” to fight his deportation by the Bermudan Supreme Court. According to The Royal Gazette, Brittonie Taylor, who served eight years for the offence, was to be deported to Jamaica. However, his attorney, Victoria Greening, had argued in the Supreme Court in May that her client had not been granted a fair hearing about his deportation. In his decision, Puisne Judge Larry Mussenden said Taylor’s deportation order would not be quashed, but it would be stayed by the court to allow the Jamaican to “make written submissions” to Bermuda’s Minister of National Security about why he should not be deported.
Further, the report said the judge determined that the deportation proceedings were “draconian in nature”, as they can order persons to be removed from the island without returning. As a result, the judge reportedly said the minister needed to make full disclosure on the deportation for the intended deportee to respond. “The duty for full disclosure was even more evident in light of the applicant’s ties to Bermuda in that he was married to a Bermudian, albeit the marriage was estranged, and he had Bermudian children,” Justice Mussenden was quoted as saying in the report. Taylor has lived on the island, where he has four Bermudian children, since 2000. He said in an earlier affidavit that he had a 23-year-old stepdaughter, 17-year-
Brittonie Taylor was originally sentence in 2012.
old twins and a 10-year-old son with his Bermudian wife. Taylor was sentenced to 16 years in jail in 2012 after he pleaded guilty to a sex attack on a woman at a bus stop in Smith’s parish a year earlier. He admitted that he carried his victim to an isolated area and forced her to perform a sex act on him. Taylor also attempted to rape the woman, but she was able to alert a
passer-by to the attack. The sentence was later reduced to 14 years by the Court of Appeal in that country. Taylor was released from prison last October and was due to be flown back to Jamaica on March 29. But earlier this year, a Magistrates’ Court heard that he was arrested the day before his deportation for an alleged failure to attend a pre-flight
COVID-19 test and breach of an order to quarantine. The court was told he made threatening comments while he was being taken to prison after his arrest and said he would “take the whole plane down” if he was deported. Taylor was remanded pending his deportation, however, he has since taken legal action against that order. (Jamaica Observer)
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Prince Andrew: US judge targets late 2022 for sexual assault civil trial President Biden argued that the miring of his legislative agenda in a Capitol Hill logjam did not sway the outcome.
Biden rejects blame for shock Virginia election defeat JOE Biden has rejected suggestions that his Democratic party’s shock loss in the Virginia governor’s race was a verdict on his presidency. Mr Biden argued that the miring of his legislative agenda in a Capitol Hill logjam did not sway the outcome. He cited “Trump voters”, schools, jobs and petrol prices as other reasons for the surprise defeat of Terry McAuliffe. Republican Glenn Youngkin, a political newcomer, came from behind to win the Virginia governor’s race on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the New Jersey governor’s race went down to a nail-biting dead heat between the Democratic incumbent, Phil Murphy, and a little-known Republican challenger, Jack Ciattarelli. US media have projected Mr Murphy will win that race, though his opponent has not yet conceded. At the White House on Wednesday, Mr Biden was asked whether he accepted any blame for Tuesday’s political earthquake in Virginia.
He said voters are “upset and uncertain about a lot of things”, including the pandemic, education, the economy and the price of petrol. Mr Biden conceded Democrats should have passed his signature $1.75tn (£1.3tn) package of social and climate programmes and a $1tn infrastructure bill before Tuesday’s vote. He added: “But I’m not sure I would be able to have changed the number of very conservative folks who turned out in the red districts who were Trump voters.” Mr Biden took several questions from reporters after making comments to promote coronavirus vaccines as American children aged 5 to 11 became eligible for the shots. The president encouraged parents to get their young jabbed to “help us keep our schools open”. Rising inflation, a slow economic recovery, a historic immigration crisis at the southern US border, and a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan have also hit Mr Biden’s approval rating.
A US judge in the Prince Andrew sexual assault civil case has said he is aiming to hold the trial in late 2022. In the latest pre-trial hearing in New York, district judge Lewis Kaplan said he would target October to December 2022, but did not set a specific date. Virginia Giuffre, 38, has accused Prince Andrew - the Queen’s second son - of sexually assaulting her when she was 17. The 61-year-old duke has consistently denied the allegations. Ms Giuffre - previously known as Virginia Roberts - was an accuser of the billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died in prison in 2019. She says she was sexually assaulted by Prince Andrew at the London home of Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and at Epstein’s homes in Manhattan and Little Saint James, in the US Virgin Islands. The latest court hearing on Wednesday set dates for Prince Andrew’s motion to dismiss the case against him and for initial disclosures. Ms Giuffre’s lawyers must reply to the duke’s motion to dismiss her case by 29 November, and his lawyers will need to respond to them by 13 December. Initial disclosures in the case are due by 12 November. Last week, Prince Andrew’s lawyers argued the “baseless lawsuit” should be dismissed because Ms Giuffre had failed to detail her claims against him sufficiently. In the court document filed last Friday, the duke’s lawyers said his “sullied reputation” was “only
Virginia Giuffre, then Roberts, was pictured with Prince Andrew in London in 2001.
the latest collateral damage of the Epstein scandal” and that Ms Giuffre had launched her legal action “to achieve another payday at his expense and at the expense of those closest to him”. Lawyers for the duke and Ms Giuffre told the court on Wednesday that they would have between eight and 12 witness depositions each. David Boies, Ms Giuffre’s lawyer, said there were several potential witnesses they could not yet identify because he was unsure if he’d be able to get them to appear
voluntarily, pointing to timing and location issues. The judge previously ruled depositions in the case must be submitted by 14 July. In the US, depositions - or outof-court testimony - see witnesses interviewed under oath by the other side’s lawyers about their version of events. The prince has consistently denied Ms Giuffre’s claims and, in 2019, told BBC Two’s Newsnight programme: “I can absolutely categorically tell you it never happened.” (BBC)
Covid: Record German cases as WHO warns of Europe deaths GERMANY has recorded almost 34,000 daily Covid cases in the past 24 hours, its highest number so far, in what the health minister is calling a “massive pandemic of the unvaccinated”. Sixteen million Germans have not had a jab. However hospital intensive care cases are still lower than in spring. The World Health Organization has warned of a possible half a million more deaths in Europe by February. Europe head Hans Kluge blamed insufficient vaccine take-up. He said a relaxation of public health measures was also behind the rise in Covid cases in the WHO’s European region, which covers 53
countries including parts of Central Asia. So far the WHO has recorded 1.4m deaths across the region. While the Covid numbers in Germany are still well below the UK’s average daily case numbers of more than 41,000, public health officials there are worried that a fourth wave of infection could lead to a large number of deaths and pressure on the health system. In the past 24 hours 165 deaths have been recorded, up from 126 a week ago. Lothar Wieler of Germany’s RKI institute spoke of terrifying numbers. “If we don’t take counter-measures now, this fourth wave will bring yet more suffering,” he said. Among the many Germans who have not been vaccinated are more than three
million over-60s, seen at particular risk. German restaurants and cafes require people to have proof of vaccination or recovery before entry, or in many cases a negative test, but the rules are not always applied. Health Minister Jens Spahn said he had been asked more times for his vaccination certificate in one day in Rome at the weekend than he had been over four weeks in Germany. But as Hans Kluge points out, the surge in cases is not confined to Germany. Russia and Ukraine have seen the most dramatic rises in infections and deaths. This week the Dutch government said it would reimpose mask-wearing
Vaccination rates have plateaued in Germany as cases rise.
and social distancing in many public settings as it emerged that hospital admissions had gone up 31% in a week. In Hungary, daily Covid infections have more than doubled in the past week to 6,268. Mask-wearing is only required on public transport and in hospitals.
Slovakia has reported its second highest number of cases since the start of the pandemic and Czech infections have returned to levels last seen in spring. Latvia is imposing a three-month state of emergency from Monday amid a record level of Covid infection.
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Pentagon warns China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal CHINA is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal and may have 1,000 nuclear warheads by the end of the decade as it aims to surpass US global influence by the middle of the 21st century, according to a major Pentagon report released on Wednesday. The estimate, based on the rapid modernisation of China’s nuclear strike options and its construction of missile silos, marks a dramatic increase from the projection in last year’s China Military Power report, which estimated that China would double their stockpile of 200 warheads within a decade. The report comes amid heightened tensions over the issue of Taiwan and was published hours after the most senior US general, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley issued a stark warning about China’s military progress stating it amounts to “one of the largest shifts in global geostrategic power that the world has witnessed.” A senior defense official briefing reporters on the report adopted a similar stance. “The nuclear expansion that the [People’s Republic of China] is undertaking is certainly very concerning to us,” the official said. “It’s one thing to observe what they’re doing, but they haven’t really explained why they’re doing it.” The official said the buildup raises serious doubts about the intent behind their nuclear stockpile. “They’re moving in a direction
China is believed to be expanding its nuclear stockpile.
that substantially exceeds where they’ve been before in terms of numbers and capabilities,” the official said. Though China still maintains a no first-use policy when it comes to nuclear weapons, the official said China has suggested “there are circumstances under which that wouldn’t apply.” China has also focused on a “lean and effective nuclear force,” but their current buildup is greater than the US anticipated “and well beyond where they’ve been historically.” The investment in its nuclear force has allowed China to establish a “nascent” nuclear triad of airlaunched ballistic missiles, as well as
surface and sea-launched missiles, similar to the United States’ own triad. The US currently has 3,750 nuclear warheads in its stockpile, according to the latest data from the State Department, dwarfing the size of China’s nuclear stockpile. The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) published a report this week about the rapid building of three suspected silo fields in western China. The silo fields are still years away from becoming operational, wrote the authors of the FAS report, Matt Korda and Hans M. Kristensen, but they could eventually be capable of launching long-range nuclear
missiles. MODERNISATION AND DIFFERENT OPTIONS The Pentagon report, officially called Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China 2021, also focuses on Beijing’s goals for future development and modernization of its armed forces. Crucially, if China meets its interim modernization goal for 2027, it could provide Beijing with “a range of different options” regarding Taiwan, from a blockade of the island to a potential amphibious invasion of either Taiwan itself or one of the smaller outlying islands.
At the same time, China also aims to deter foreign intervention in what Beijing sees as a domestic political issue. “Obviously, they’re looking at the United States or other parties they think might intervene on Taiwan’s behalf,” the official said. Beyond 2027, China is looking to complete modernization of its military by 2035 and become a world class military by 2049, the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). That would allow it to “displace US alliances and security partnerships in the IndoPacific region,” the report said. The report, which summarizes Chinese military developments during 2020, does not describe China’s recent hypersonic missile test over the summer. On Wednesday at the Aspen Security Forum, where he was interviewed by NBC’s Lester Holt, Milley said hypersonic technology is just one area where China is making significant advances. Asked about the recent test of a hypersonic weapon, Milley said it was just one part of the broader picture with regard to China’s rapidly advancing military capability, which he characterized as a “fundamental change” in warfare that is already reshaping elements of international order. The report does note that China fielded the DF-17 last year, a medium-range ballistic missile capable of launching a hypersonic glide vehicle.
ICC to probe Venezuela over alleged crimes against humanity THE International Criminal Court (ICC) will investigate whether crimes against humanity were committed during Venezuela’s crackdown on anti-government protests in 2017. Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro said the state respects the decision to investigate, but does not share it. More than 100 people died during the clampdown on protesters. The demonstrations started after the Supreme Court decided to dissolve the opposition-dominated National Assembly. The ICC’s Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan announced the move after a three-day trip to Caracas. Both Venezuela’s opposition and its government have urged the ICC
to investigate alleged crimes carried out by their opponents. Opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who claims to be Venezuela’s interim president and has the backing of more than 50 countries, welcomed the development. Writing on Twitter, he said it would enable the victims and their families to “claim the right to obtain justice that has been denied in Venezuela”. Mr Khan said his job was to uphold the rule of law, not to settle political scores. “I ask everybody now, as we move forward to this new stage, to give my office the space to do its work,” he said. “I will take a dim view of any efforts to politicise the independent work of my office.”
More than 100 people died during a 2017 crackdown on anti-government protests.
Mr Maduro has complained that the government was not granted access to documents and information during the ICC’s preliminary investigation in 2018.
“We were blind in that stage,” the president said. Some 150 police and military members have been charged or sentenced for human rights violations
over Venezuela’s 2017 crackdown, according to the public ministry. The opposition says these prosecutions were simply an effort to avoid an ICC probe. (BBC)
November 6-12, 2021
World News
John Eisenmann, left, rescued his underage daughter from a sex trafficking ring. The he allegedly murdered her boyfriend, Adam Sorensen, right, who sold her into the sex trade.
Father killed daughter’s boyfriend for selling her into sex-trafficking ring: cops A FATHER in Washington state has been accused of abducting a man and beating him to death with a cinderblock after learning that he allegedly sold his daughter into a sex-trafficking ring. John Eisenman is facing a firstdegree murder charge in the death of his daughter’s 19-year-old boyfriend, identified by the Spokesman-Review as Andrew Sorensen. The 60-yearold suspect was taken into custody on Oct. 29 and he is being held in lieu of $1 million bond, according to a press release issued by the Spokane Police Department on Monday. In October 2020, Eisenman was told his juvenile daughter was sold into a sex trafficking ring in the Seattle area, and that Sorensen “may have been the one responsible for her sale,” police said. He was able to rescue his daughter and get her back to Spokane later the same month. When Eisenman learned Sorensen would be at a location in Airway
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Heights, he traveled to the area and then waited for the 19-year-old to arrive. “During that encounter Eisenman abducted the victim, tying him up and placing him in the trunk of a vehicle. Eisenman subsequently assaulted the victim by hitting him in the head with a cinder block and then stabbed him repeatedly, causing his death,” police said. “After the homicide, Eisenman drove the vehicle to a remote area in North Spokane County and abandoned the car with the body still inside.” Sorensen’s remains were not discovered until last month after authorities received a tip about a foul smell coming from an abandoned car on East Everett Avenue in Spokane on Oct. 22. Police believe the victim was killed sometime in November 2020. (NYDailynews)
The trawler’s owner, Macduff Shellfish, said it was “delighted” that the crew and vessel could return home.
Fishing row: UK boat held by French released THE British trawler that was detained by France during the postBrexit fishing row has been released by the French authorities. The Scottish-registered scallop dredger Cornelis Gert Jan left the northern French port of Le Havre on Wednesday evening. The trawler’s owner, Macduff Shellfish, said it was “delighted” that the crew and vessel could return home. French authorities held the boat last week, saying it did not have a licence. Menna Rawlings, the UK’s ambassador to France, welcomed the news, tweeting: “Glad to hear the Cornelis is free to leave Le Havre and that the Brits on board are on their way home tonight.” The dispute over post-Brexit fishing licences flared up last month, after the UK and Jersey denied fishing permits to several French boats. France then threatened a series
of measures against the UK unless more licences were granted by 2 November. But French President Emmanuel Macron suspended the threats at the 11th hour ahead of more talks between UK and French ministers on Thursday. Earlier, the trawler’s skipper Jondy Ward told the BBC they had been “caught in the middle” of the political row. ‘REIMPOSE THREATS’ Mr Ward still faces trial in France next August regardless of Wednesday’s court ruling that the boat can be released. He has been charged with illegal fishing without a licence in French waters - but the case could be dropped before it reaches trial. Andrew Brown, the public affairs director of Macduff Shellfish, said the crew were in good spirits, looking forward to returning to their loved ones and grateful for all the
messages of support. No bail bond was needed to release the trawler, he said. It comes after Mr Ward’s lawyer said the French authorities had demanded a bond of 150,000 euros (£127,000), which he argued was excessive given the total value of the produce on board was around 5,000 euros (£4,200). In short, it’s about how many French fishing boats can catch fish in UK waters. Under the Brexit trade deal, the EU and UK agreed they would give licences to boats if they can show they have fished in each other’s waters for years. But there have been disagreements about how much evidence is needed. Big trawlers will routinely collect this information automatically. But smaller vessels that come from French harbours to fish around the Channel Islands, for example, can find it harder to provide the proof needed.
Extreme UV radiation is broiling Bolivia’s highlands BOLIVIA’S highlands city of La Paz has been hit by an unusual heatwave, with levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation soaring off the charts, exacerbated by unusually low levels of cloud cover some experts link to climate change. Levels of UV radiation have at times in recent weeks hit 21 on a scale that normally only goes up as far as 20. According to the World Health Organization, a UV index of 11 is regarded as “extreme,” with people cautioned to avoid exposure to the sun. “The sun is burning. This sun isn’t normal,” said La Paz resident
Segundina Mamani, as people in the city at 3,600 meters (11,800 feet) above sea level tried to keep cool by eating shaved ice and keeping to the shadows. The high-altitude Andean regions of South America can be hit by some of the most dangerous levels of UV radiation in the world, with numbers that have at times reached record heights of above 40 on the index. But a number between 11 and 17 is more typical. “This is an issue that has literally had La Paz cooking,” said Juan Pablo Palma, a risk management official with the municipal government.
With world leaders meeting in Glasgow for the COP26 climate conference amid warnings that the climate light is flashing red, some Bolivian scientists said changing rainfall patterns were sharpening the effects of UV radiation by reducing cloud cover. “We have confirmed what many say: the rainy season can bring the same amount of rain but it’s shorter,” said Luis Blacutt, a researcher at the atmospheric physics laboratory in La Paz, who has made climate change models to study the trend. While some rains brought relief this week, the laboratory expects
The high-altitude Andean regions of South America can be hit by some of the most dangerous levels of UV radiation in the world.
the high UV levels to last at least for another week. “That means that the development of clouds is delayed, the input of ultraviolet radiation is more
noticeable... Now that there are no clouds, we have an entry of a large amount of ultraviolet radiation that affects everyone,” said Blacutt. (CNN)
22 CLASSIFIEDS M.L.R CONSTRUCTION
Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ
2 CARPENTERS
Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $10.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 241-1021
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27437
NANCY RETAIL STORE
#16 Morris Plaza, Airport Rd., Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 345-4472
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27485
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PEGGY MALCOLM
#1 Harvest Close, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ
2 CAREGIVERS • Taking care of baby and cleaning the house. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 231-3512
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Work permit holders currently holds this position
27440
PROGRAM AND EVENT COORDINATOR Destination Management Company is looking for a highly professional, self motivated person with proven corporate program management and event coordination skills. RESPONSIBILITIES • Creating innovative estimates, programs and events for groups from 2 to 170 attendees showcasing the islands, while staying within allotted budget and meeting clients needs • Maintaining strong working relationships with local vendors and resorts • Negotiating contracts with hotels and service providers. Keeping up to date database of providers and services • Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with overseas clients, attending industry trade shows and meetings in the US when necessary • Developing and confidently delivering oral presentations to potential and current clients, both small and large groups • Managing of operational and fiscal activities including: agendas, budgets, pre and post-event evaluations, review and payment of event bills, maintenance of records of event aspects and financial details • Marketing through design of websites and social media promotion SKILL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE • Minimum of 10 years experience in event planning and program coordination essential • Proven knowledge of event logistics, accounting and budgeting • Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and decision making skills • Excellent multi-tasking and problem solving ability • Strong local knowledge and the ability to promote Turks and Caicos as a destination to foreign markets • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with program management staff, team members, vendors and guests • Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively, ability to accept constructive criticism from clients, adherence to company policies • Effective networking and identification of new sales opportunities and clients • A strong work ethic and flexibility to adapt to a variety of business and social situations. • Full working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, QuickBooks. Knowledge of Web design, blogging and marketing through social media essential. Mac system knowledge also an advantage • Full understanding and ability to work within EVED platform, including E360 • Flexibility, with long working hours, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Required hours vary daily depending on season • Physical endurance as most events take place outdoors.
PLEASE FORWARD RESUME, PASSPORT PHOTO AND REFERENCES TO: NILA@NILADESTINATIONS.COM Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
27389
November 6-12, 2021
Tasting Room & Retail Store Manager Turk’s Head Brewery is looking for an energetic, creative individual to join our team as a Tasting Room & Retail Store Manager.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Tasting Room & Retail Store Manager is responsible for all aspects of dayto-day Tasting Room & Retail Store operation and revenue generation. This will include forecasting of sales, managing employees, ordering supplies & inventory, employee scheduling, planning and coordinating an event calendar, and managing resources. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Providing and taking responsibility for a consistent and pleasant customer experience • Maintaining a working knowledge of the tasting room menu, products, and procedures • Handling general oversight and direction of Tasting Room & Retail Store staff • Assisting with hiring, human resources and staff recruitment • Tasting Room & Retail Store staff scheduling • Assuming responsibility for the Tasting Room & Retail Store’s overall operations and their efficiency/ efficacy • Assuming responsibility for the overall cleanliness of the Tasting Room & Retail Store • Assigning/delegating tasks as appropriate to team members • Training/coaching team members on procedures • Developing team members’ beer & product knowledge • Managing inventory in the Tasting Room & Retail Store • Pricing and stocking Retail Store, or delegating accordingly • Helping develop new procedures/policies • Rolling out new initiatives and procedures to staff • Assisting with event development • Soliciting private tasting/tours/event bookings • Ensuring team members complete all procedures properly, including (but not limited to): - Balancing the cash register at the end of the night and performing other opening/ closing duties - Ensuring that the Tasting Room & Retail Store is properly secured at the end of the day • Social Media posts as it relates to the Tasting Room & Retail Store • Other related duties as deemed necessary by Management QUALIFICATIONS: • 2-3 years professional management experience in the brewing or restaurant industry. • Flexibility and adaptability • Experience with employee management and scheduling • Experience in the Retail Industry an asset • Valid TCI driver’s license • Weekends, holidays and evenings required Provo Beverages offers competitive wages that will be determined by experience and qualifications.
To apply, please email resume and cover letter to: info@turksheadbeer.com . Please also indicate the lob title for which you are applying in the subject line. 27105
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THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
November 6-12, 2021 ROY EUGENE FULFORD JR.
#4 Norway Rd., Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $150 weekly
CONTACT: 341-4198
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27409
SHAMONE LATRELLE MOORE 32 Walter Cox Drive, Kew Town Is seeking a
BABYSITTER
• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 346-0078
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
27371
SHELLA ALPHONSE
Breezy Hill, South Dock, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Cleaning, mopping, dusting, sweeping and other work needed. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 345-1704 OR 242-2779
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 27435
T&C SECRETARIAL SERVICES Wilson Circle, Blue Hills 649-331-2251 Acting on behalf of
TRINITY BEAUTY SALON & SPA
CASHIER
- $6.25/Hourly Receive payment, Issue receipts, and change. Ensure money in cash drawers are correct.
MADELIN DORCIN
MAINTENANCE
-6.25/Hourly Maintain equipment, buildings, plumbing, flooring, electrical. QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY
2 MAINTENANCE
- 6.25/Hourly Maintain equipment, buildings, plumbing, flooring, electrical. Belongers are to apply to the Labour Board 27430
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S. WALKIN & SONS
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Duties: To clean and maintain premises at job sites and assist skill workers on job sites and any other duties as may be necessary. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.
CONTACT: 231-6432
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 27416
GODEANO MISSICK SOUTH BACK SALINA GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Duties: Regular housekeeping which includes Cleaning, mopping sweeping, and care for an elderly person and any other Chores as needed. SALARY: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 346-0705
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. ThIs position Is currently held by a work permit holder. 27482
STEPHANIE MCKNIGHT-GRAY Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER • Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, and living room. Doing laundry, iron clothes, among other things. • 6 days a weeks and applicant must be able to work holidays. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 649-345-8299
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27471
T&P CONSTRUCTION Bld. #84 Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
PAINTER
Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 332-4839
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
27450
1 GARDENER Duties: Cleaning and assisting around the store. Hours 40-44 hrs. per week. Salary: $7.50 per hour BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME IF REQUIRED.
27388
SANDS CONSTRUCTION #24 A Line Avenue, Blue Hills. Is seeking
- $14.00 per hour Build walls and install partitions.
2 CARPENTER HELPER - $9.00 per hour Cut timber or lumber.
- $7.00 per hour Mixing concrete.
2 MASONS
-$10 hourly Repairs and maintains building, laying bricks.
STEELMAN
2 PLUMBERS
- $14.00 per hour Assemble pipe sections.
2 PLUMBER HELPER - $9.00 per hour Assist plumber.
- $10 hourly Laying out and fabricating structural steel.
STEEL HELPER
- $9 hourly Assist steel man in laying out sheet metal.
2 LABOURERS
CONTACT: 333-5559
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Work Permit Renewals 27420
SUMA INGHAM Bay Road, Wheeland Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 243-3693
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
27383
THE CONCH SHACK
Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales Seeking to employ
COOK
-to assist the head chef in various food preparation.
JAMES E. DOR
#24 Five Cays, Providenciales Seeking to employ
LABOURER - Cleaning of yard.
NORTHWEST POINT
Northwest Point (PSP) #23 Seeking to employ
CHEF
-to prepare various food preparation. EMAIL ALL APPLICATIONS TO bassett-27@hotmail.com $6.25-$15.00 Hour Belongers can also apply to the Labour Department for positions. CONTACT 1-649-242-8792 FOR FURTHER DETAILS. 27456
SABRINA PIERRE CHARLES
SALOMON ALTIDOR
DOMESTIC WORKER
LABOURER
Luc Apartment, The Bight, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
658 Millennium Way; Blue Hills Road, Providenciales. (649) 946-4411 Is seeking to Employee
4 CARPENTERS
CLASSIFIEDS 23
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $500.00 Bi weekly
CONTACT: 346-9818
Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 231-6432
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
SAMANTHA’S RETAIL SHOP
SALON SPA MIA
STORE STOCKER
NAIL TECHNICIAN
27382
LOWER BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
Counting inventory, adding price tags to items and putting products on shelves according to an organized system. Salary: $275.00 Weekly
CONTACT: 242-0952
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
27433
27441
FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 247-8600
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27376
ELEMENTARY SOCRATIC GUIDE/TEACHER NEEDED Provo Quest Academy (An Acton Affiliate) is a learner driven community seeking a guide to inspire our learners ages 6-12 years. This is a new position and outside the box thinking will be needed. RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS: - Have completed 1 session of Acton guide squad - Work as an apprentice guide at an Acton campus in action - Yoga instructor certification - Experience with one mixed-aged studio - Prepare the studio environment so that expectations are clear, and learners are set up for success. - Facilitate Socratic group discussions. - Practice the Socratic method at all times - Launch quests - Guide children in self-governance. - Guide students in setting goals, tracking their progress, and creating portfolios of their work. - Guide children in creating meaningful exhibitions of their work. - Seek to pass the responsibility for the studio and for learning to students as quickly as possible, so as to allow students to lead themselves. - Model being an independent learner on a hero’s journey and uphold Acton’s promises to students and families. - Write or contribute to weekly blog posts. - Communicate/meet with parents, as necessary. - Inspire children to be curious, explore, take ownership of their learning, and provide the environment that allows children to discover their own thoughts and beliefs. - Enjoys working outdoors in all weathers - Salary range per year $25,000-$30,000. Based on experience and qualifications. Please send resume to: PROVO QUEST ACADEMY: AN ACTON AFFILIATE – 1075A LEEWARD HWY. UNIT #7, PROVIDENCIALES EMAIL: INFO@PROVOQUESTACADEMY.COM Belongers need only to Apply
24 CLASSIFIEDS AGA MONCION Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 231-5109
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
27413
CEE’S ENTERPRISE GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
STOREMAN
They are responsible for receiving, handling and packing goods. Salary: $6.75 Hourly
CONTACT: 946-2030
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27460
ALTAGRACIA RESTAURANT & CAFE MISSICK APARTMENT, LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a
CLEANER
Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
AMANDA MISSICK
Lower Bight Rd., The Bight Is seeking to employ a
MAINTENANCE
Minor repairs around property. Salary: $7.50 hourly
MARILYN A. WILLIAMS HOSPITAL ROAD Grand Turk
LABOURER
Duties: To assist skill workers to clean up after work areas On job sites. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 348-1174
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board a work permit holder currently holds this position 27429
CONTACT: 431-6420 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 27415
Belongers are asked to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Board. These position Are currently held by work permit holders. 27461
CHARLES WHITTAKER
RUBEN SHOP REPAIR
COLLEN WILLIAM DELANCY
CONTACT: 244-3581
MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
OLD AIRPORT, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI 649-332-5613
DOMESTIC WORKER
ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 231-7363
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 27455
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• Diagnosing and repair electronics • Reading manuals and installing new equipment. • Routine service and inspections • Must have a clean TCI police record • Must be willing to work on weekends/holidays Salary: $8 per hour. THIS AD IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL, HOWEVER BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO LABOUR BOARD.
Leeward Highway, The Bight Is seeking to employ a
MUSICIAN Learning, memorizing, and performing music. Collaborating with other musicians and maintaining stamina needed for performances. Salary: $160.00 Weekly
CONTACT: 241-1377
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
27377
2 CAR WASHER/LABOURER WANTED • washing cars, dispose of trash, vacuum • make sure cars always available, • Must be able to drive, and flexible schedule Salary: $ 6.50/h Email Resume to customerservice@caicoswheels.com (New) Belonger encouraged to apply
• service, identify and repair faults on electronically controlled vehicle systems such as electronic fuel injection, electronic ignition, anti-lock braking, cruise control, automatic transmission, airbags and air conditioning • install electrical equipment such as gauges, lighting, alternators and starter motors in vehicles • install electrically operated accessories such as radios, heating or demisting equipment, air conditioners, driving lamps and anti-theft systems • refer to circuit diagrams, and use meters and test instruments to find electrical faults • test, recondition and replace faulty alternators, generators, starter motors and related items such as voltage regulators and batteries • repair or replace faulty ignition, electrical wiring, fuses, lamps and switches • use hand tools, specialized electrical tools, instruments and machines, including drills, grinders, presses and lathes • solder or weld when repairing electrical parts • install, repair and service air conditioning systems. • Salary: $2,500.00
Please contact email sandrews@caicoswheels.com or (649)946-8302 (Renewal) Belonger encouraged to apply
27411
LABOURER - RENEWAL
• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 246-9888
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27419
CORE MOBILITY DBA SIXT LTD.
Blue Heron, South Dock Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
BARR NATHANIEL GARDINER LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 1-649-941-4292
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 27831
CURB APPEAL
MILLENNIUM HEIGHTS Blue Hills
3 FARMERS
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
Cleaning, general handiwork, tractor driving, ploughing, weeding, planting, harvesting crop, tending to livestock. Salary is $300 per week
CONTACT: 941-3966
CONTACT 341-1380
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27405
JEAN EDDY JEROME
LABOURER
DOMESTIC WORKER
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labor Board 27431
YA-SHUNDA S.TAYLOR HOSPITAL ROAD, GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Duties: Cleaning outside the property with a sweeper, pick up yard waste and collecting leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.50 per hourly
Duties: His job is to sweep the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, living room, and laundering sheets. Salary: $6.50 per hourly
Duties: His job is to sweep the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, living room, and laundering sheets. Salary: $6.00 per hourly
CONTACT: (649) 34755376
CONTACT: 1(649) 242 1358
CONTACT: 1(649) 232 2500
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 27401
ELECTRICAL AUTOMOTORIST
Overback, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
GERDORTE ROCK GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
PORTS OF CALL PLAZA (UNIT#1), GRACE BAY ROAD PROVIDENCIALES TCI. TEL: 649 9468302
MCELROY PENN
ELITE HIGH SCHOOL
BEHIND PARADISE BAPTIST CHURCH, FIVE CAYS IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
5 TEACHERS
-$1800.00 Monthly Preparing lesson plans, educating students, assigning homework, grading tests, and documenting progress.
CAFETERIA WORKER - $6.50 Hourly Preparing and serving food, restocking and maintaining supplies for the kitchen and cafeteria.
GENERAL WORKER
- $6.50 Hourly Sweeping, mopping and clean bathrooms. CONTACT: 649-245-8334 BELONGERS ARE TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD
27463
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 27400
ELECTRO CLIMATE
Francis Plaza, Airport Rd. Is seeking to employ a
2 AIR-CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN
Installation of Ductless A/C Systems, Central A/C Systems, Fabrication of Air Condition duct, trouble shooting. Install, troubleshoot and repair refrigeration systems. Salary: $10.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 348-7102
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27394
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 27399
EASY WAY
Acting on behalf of WATER SUPPLY SERVICES COX DRIVE KEW TOWN 3469099
WATER DELIVERY MAN deliver water to customers $ 400 WEEKLY ( RENEWAL)
SAMUEL A. ELLIS
347-4506 TI REMY #88, FIVE CAYS
DOMESTIC WORKER $290 (New) Household chores
GEORGETTE MISSICK South Dock 243-6797
DOMESTIC WORKER $290 household chores
Renewal Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27299
November 6-12, 2021
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
BABYSITTER WANTED Location: Juba Sound, Providenciales
• Caring for 4 kids • Ensuring a safe environment and providing top-notch care • Preparing meals and doing housework • Must be available to work long hours • Must be available to sleep over • Salary $300.00 per week PLEASE EMAIL RESUME AND COVER LETTER. PLEASE EMAIL CVS TO: SNJEZANA_ ANDREWS@YAHOO.COM (NEW) BELONGER ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
BEAUTY SECRET NAIL BAR, SALON & SPA Unit #2 Airport Plaza Is seeking to employ a
NAIL TECHNICIAN Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails. Salary: $250.00 Weekly
CONTACT: 332-1957
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27464
CAICOS CAFÉ LTD.
CABINETS BY BERNARDO
Chef de Partie
LABOURER
Governors Road, Grace Bay
• Must be able to work weekends, night and holiday 6 days per week. • Clean the kitchen after service • Must have at least 8 years’ experience, good knowledge of sautéed seafood, shellfish, meat
and poultry, grilling, rotisserie, butchery, sauces, broth and dressing. • Must be able to speak English, physically fit, dependable and hardworking Salary: $14 hourly
CONTACT: 946-5278 | EMAIL: CAICOSCAFE@TCIWAY.TC
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 27407
D&U CONSTRUCTION Shore Club, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a
CARPENTER
LABOURER
CONTACT: 2451227/245-2291
Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
DRIVER
Responsible for transporting either cargo or passenger safely from one location to another.
MASON
Repairs, maintains buildings, retaining walls and other brick. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $8.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 649-242-1358
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27379
27467
DOMESTIC WORKER
CONTACT: 243-3844
E & V CONSTRUCTION
CONTACT: 331-5858
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
DJIMY ANTENOR
Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
27454
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $350.00 Weekly
DELTON HIGGS
Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position
Kewtown, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27406
#41 LOWER BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
- $6.50 HOURLY • Sweeping, mopping, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels, personal clothing, and other housework.
BEAUTY SECRET NAIL BAR SALON & SPA Unit B8 Windsor Place, 895 Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ
3 HAIRSTYLIST
-$7.00 Hourly Shampooing, and styling hair, provide hair treatments, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving.
3 NAIL TECHNICIAN
-$7.00 Hourly Basic manicures, artificial nails, hand massages, nail polishing and pedicures.
3 MASSAGE THERAPIST
-$7.00 Hourly Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints.
CONTACT: 1-649-247-1957
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board
27384
C&J CONSULTANCY
Acting on behalf of URGENT HOUSEKEEPING Millennium Highway, Blue Hills
DOMESTIC WORKER - $6.75 HOURLY Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.
CONTACT: 241-5132
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27459
CLASSIFIEDS 25 BELLA ROSE
Unit # 6 Kishco Plaza, opp Scotia Bank, Leeward Highway, Provo TCI Is seeking to employ a
NAIL TECHNICIAN
Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails. Salary: $6.50 hourly CONTACT: 649-247-4090 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 27451
BUGALOO CONCH CRAWL
Of Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
COOK
Must be able to prepare ingredients for guests, process customer orders, produce meals and clean their workspace throughout the day to follow health and safety guidelines. Salary: $8.25 per hour. Must be willing to work on weekends and Public Holidays.
CONTACT 941-3863
This position is currently held By a work permit holder
27425
BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION #11 WILSON CIRCLE Back Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
MASON
Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $10 hourly
CONTACT: 346-0002
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
27370
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THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
HELPER
-$6.50 HOURLY • Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, receive and restock products inside the store
CONTACT: 343-2261
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27423
DWB BEAUTY SALON & HAIR CASTLE
Unit #6,10758, Leeward Highway, Building right after Napa Is seeking to employ a
HAIR DRESSER
Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, provide hair treatments, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving.
NAIL TECHNICIAN
Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails.
CONTACT: 232-3616
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 27320
BLUE HORIZONS REAL ESTATE DBA COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE TURKS & CAICOS
Real Estate Manager Wanted to assume responsibility for its day-to-day management and growth. The successful candidate will be required to have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing a real estate company with a successful track record. Leadership, communication, organizational, computer skills are essential. Duties include, but not limited to: Real Estate Sales Training, AML training and reporting, Vacation Rental and Property Management experience, accounting, HR responsibilities, strong networking, marketing/advertising & database management experience is a must. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual prepared to work long days and evenings, have flexible hours including holidays and weekends. Annual Salary range: $60,000 - $100,000 depending on experience and past performance. Ad is for work permit renewal; this position is open to all qualified Turks and Caicos Nationals. Applications accepted until November 12, 2021. Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must also submit copies of their application to the Labour Board.
Apply to Mr. Stanley Williams, Owner/Director at Blue Horizons Real Estate/ Coldwell Banker Real Estate Turks & Caicos, P.O. Box 775, #1 Caicos Café Plaza, Provo, TCI, email: sw_mystique@tciway.tc, or call 649-231-0501. 27436
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ERODE NOEL Timber Crest, Kewtown Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER Cleaning outside the
property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 Hourly CONTACT: 341-4128 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 27414
PRINCESS VILLA / BARBARA ADAMS
5 Princess drive domestic worker, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a
2 DOMESTIC WORKERS Duties: Cleaning mopping Dusting, sweeping and other chores. 5 days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour.
CONTACT: 243-4350
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This is a work permit renewal. 27465
November 6-12, 2021
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
G.&.H ENTERPRISES
FEMME APPAREL
Lee Street, South Caicos is seeking to employ a
Unit #32 SALTMILLS PLAZA, GRACE BAY ROAD. Is seeking to employ a
Seamstress
• 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. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $600 bi-weekly
CONTACT: 649-941-5476
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder
27453
DRIVER AND SERVICEMAN
Person must be able to: • drive and operate a forklift and service machines daily. • To work 5 days a week.
CONTACT 231-2402
STOREKEEPER
PROPERTY CARETAKER
BABYSITTER Ensuring a safe
CONTACT: 232-7177
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27495
Duties: taking care of yard, minor repair. Salary $9.00 per hour
CONTACT: 341-8332
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. Work permit holder currently hold these position 27418
Lower Bight, The Bight Is seeking to employ a
QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent • Must have a valid Turks and Caicos Islands Driver's License • Must possess a clean police record • Must be fully vaccinated COVID 19 Salary: USD$24,000 per annum
CONTACT: ADMIN@ ISLANDCLUBTURKS.COM
This position is for a first time applicant. Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27417
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
• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly
CONTACT: 245-7856 EMAIL: KISHMAADAMS@ HOTMAIL.COM
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 27466
MARIE CONTRACTING ROBISON STREET Is seeking to employ a
MASON
Apply with Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter to:
27442
FULL TIME MANAGER
CONTACT: 348-9648
LABOURER
JOB DESCRIPTION Perform the delivery tasks and pick-up of client material in a polite, resourceful and professional manner – Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Ensure documents are delivered and picked-up • Banking • Communicate with office through a mobile device • Operate vehicle for the delivery of mail, supplies, products and materials • Check inventory of office and kitchen supplies • Provide basic customer service by giving required information • Maintain Daily Log of deliveries and pick-ups • Diarise recurring tasks on mobile device, i.e. daily check of light bulbs status, weekly collection of flowers, shredding • Coordinate of incoming and outgoing mail
375 GRACE BAY RD. Is seeking to employ a
• 3 years’ experience required. • A diploma or degree in Business Management, Hospitality and Tourism or related field a bonus. Salary: $2500.00 Monthly
KISHMA ADAMS
GRIFFITHS & PARTNERS IS LOOKING FOR A PROCESS SERVER/COURIER
CONTACT 231-2402
environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $6.50 hourly
#12 Analee Avenue, Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
PROCESS SERVER/ COURIER
BABYSITTER
ISLAND CLUB TURKS
JANETRIA STUBBS
Selling products and providing customer service. Greet customers and guide them in finding products they want to buy. Maintain the outlook of a store by cleaning and restocking shelves. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
LABOURER
Person will be responsible for: • keeping the premises of business clean and free from shrubs and weeds • assisting with minor repairs around the building • To work 5 days a week. SALARY $6.25 hourly
This position is currently being held by a work permit holder. Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27393
JA’SAMS CONSTRUCTION #6 across the dump, Wheeland
GEORGIO CHAMBERS
Lee Street, South Caicos is seeking a
SALARY $6.25 hourly This position is currently being held by a work permit holder. Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. 27392
VANS TIRE SHOP Industrial Dr. Provo Is seeking to employ a
G.&.H ENTERPRISES
This position is currently vacant and available to all qualified applicants.
27395
LIMITLESS
MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
BOAT MECHANIC Service and perform maintenance on boats and other marine crafts. Salary: $8.00 Hourly CONTACT: 649-347-1112
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27378
MARGUETTE JEAN LUIS
Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $350.00 Weekly
CONTACT: 244-3319
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27442
EDVARD JEAN
MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY PROVIDENCIALES 241-0452
CLEANER
His responsibilities are pick up years waste and collect leaves, clean the yard with sweeper, lift garbage bags and cans into garbage truck, pick up yard waste and tree limbs. SALARY: 6.25 per hour RENEWAL, THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER 27432
LOIS & NINA CONTRACTING GRANTS GAS STATION, DOWNTOWN Is seeking to employ a
MASON
Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $15.00 Hourly CONTACT: 649-232-7746 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD
27468
MANGO REEF RESTAURANT Turtle Cove Marina, Providenciales
#14B Oyster Lane, Eden Lane, The Bight, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
-support the restaurant’s administrative functions.
DOMESTIC WORKER
Aviation Road, Providenciales
Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $8.50 Hourly
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $500.00 Monthly
CONTACT: 649-344-3710
CONTACT: 348-9505
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27393
BAY RD. BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position
27471
BUSINESS CO-ORDINATOR CLUB 2005
RESTAURANT MANAGER
-Managing the restaurant, ensuring the smooth run of workflow.
BAY BISTRO RESTAURANT/ CLIVE WHENT #2 Princess Drive, Grace Bay, Providenciales
(2) LABOURERS
– cleans our restaurant on a daily basis.
(1)NANNY
-wash, cook and care for children.
EMAIL APPLICATIONS TO bassett-27@hotmail.com
$6.25-$15.00 Hour Belongers can also apply to the Labour Department. CONTACT 1-649-242-8792 FOR DETAILS. 27457
November 6-12, 2021
GWENDOLYN DUCKLEY #54 South Dock Rd. Is seeking to employ a
CARETAKER
Taking care of a young child. Cooking and cleaning. Salary: $6.25 Hourly CONTACT: 242-8346
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS HARBOUR SHACK INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, PROVIDNECIALES Is seeking to employ a
GENERAL LABOURER
HEARTLYN HANCHEL KINGSTON, THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
MAID
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
Responsible for keeping residences clean and tidy. Perform various cleaning tasks, which include mopping, vacuuming and sweeping floors etc. Also responsible for helping basic needs such as grocery shopping and cooking. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 232-7177
CONTACT: 348-7416
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27429
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27403
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 27408
AUDELIN CHARITE
INDERIA HARRIS
SUNSET VARIETIES
SHRUB CL. MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY Providenciales, 346-2311
231 Aquamarine Dr. Millennium Highway, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
DOMESTIC WORKER
His responsibilities are pick up years waste and collect leaves, clean the yard with sweeper, lift garbage bags and cans into garbage truck, pick up yard waste and tree limbs, repair broken furniture and assist with other work when needed. SALARY: 6.25 per hour RENEWAL, THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER 27426
Ensuring a safe environment for children. Assisting with cooking and any other chores. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 343-5458
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
27428
AIRPORT ROAD. Cell # 241-8190
HANDYMAN NEEDED
HENRY O.WILSON KEWTOWN Is seeking to employ a
TILE LAYER
Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood. Salary: $7.30 Hourly
CONTACT: 332-7196
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27452
PYGO
DOMSTIC WORKER
RENEWAL
RENEWAL
Love Pumpkin Ltd, Parrot Cay
A FINISH CARPENTER IS REQUIRED
• Sound knowledge of commercial construction, tools, and materials • Profound knowledge of carpentry tools and equipment for finishes; • Exceptional ability to interpret construction and fabrication drawings; • Supervise application of coatings to finished products; • Analyze carpentry work and carry out site alterations; • Establish appropriate dimensions of wood stock required for finished products; • Proven experience for working with other technicians; • Extensive knowledge and work experience with exotic woods such as teak, ipe, mahogany, balau, kapur, and bankirai; • Twenty years minimum experience; • Prepare schedules and take offs for processing material orders; • Inventory analysis of stocks; • Quality control of high end finished materials; • Electric vehicle maintenance; • Painting experience; • Salary range between $2,500.00 - $2,800.00 per month. Interested and qualified persons should submit an application to Griffiths & Partners, 82 Cherokee Road, Providenciales. Applicants should also make an application with the Labour Department also. Only short-listed persons will be contacted. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.
STEEL ERECTOR WORKER Build and install iron or steel girders, columns, and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges, and other structures. Cut, position, and bolt down steel bars to reinforce concrete. Salary: $10.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 649-431-2971
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
27449
Blue Hills, Shrub Back
Sweep the house,Mop the floor,Clean bathroom, Replace tissue, clean doors,windowa, ceiling, and walls Empty basket. Saladr $ 6.25
ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT,
HORIZON CONSTRUCTION
#101 GRACE BAY COURT, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a
DJA RETAIL & WHOLESALE
KEWTOWN Cell# 243-2194
Fix and maintain mechanical equipment buildings, machines, Task include plumbing work, painting,flooring repair,upkeep electrical repairs, heating and Air conditioning system. Salary $6.25 27445
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27446
PURCHASING CLERKS JOB DESCRIPTION
Undertaking the normal day to day work are the Purchasing Clerks. job description • Send them to the suppliers. • Review deliveries against the orders. • Track the status of any orders. • Produce and maintain all reports.
CONTACT: 2316858
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD
D&B TILE
Blue Hill, Bible Street, Provo
TILEMAN
Install materials on Floors, walls, ceilings, Countertops. Level the Surface with a layer Of mortar or plywood. Salary: $10 Hr
CONTACT: 2316858 Belongers are Encouraged to send a Copy of their resume to The Labour Board
27447
CAICOS EXPRESS AIRWAYS LTD. Requires a
COMMERCIAL PILOT WITH THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Total time 1200 hours minimum • 600 hours multi-engine • 200 hours on Type C402 • License: Commercial Pilot • Multi-engine and Instrument ratings • Radiotelephone license • First Class medical certificate • Should be between 25 – 40 years old • Salary ranges between $2,700.00 - $3,300.00 commensurate with experience • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays Please deliver cover letter, resumes and qualifications to Head Office at Southern Shores Building, Leeward Highway, fax resumes to (649) 941 3864 or email to info@ caicosexpressairways.com. Interested and qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders are encouraged to also make application with the Labour Department. This position is held by a work permit holder.
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November 6-12, 2021
The tragic incident happened shortly before an Abba tribute concert in Sweden.
Gilgamesh (Don Lee), Thena (Angelina Jolie), Ikaris (Richard Madden), Ajak (Salma Hayek), Sersi (Gemma Chan).
‘Eternals’ earns the MCU’s first-ever ‘rotten’ rating THAT’S eternally disappointing. “Eternals” currently has a 53% score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the first of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s 26 released films to hold a “rotten” score on the review aggregator, Screen Rant reported Wednesday. A film needs at least 60% to be regarded as “fresh.” At the time of the outlet’s report, the score was still at 57%, based on 148 reviews. There are now 171 reviews. Helmed by newly minted Oscarwinning “Nomadland” director Chloé Zhao, “Eternals” is an “ambitious superhero epic that soars
as often as it strains,” according to the critics’ consensus on Rotten Tomatoes. Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Gemma Chan, Kumail Nanjiani and “Game of Thrones” alumni Richard Madden and Kit Harington star in the film, which “takes the MCU in intriguing — and occasionally confounding — new directions,” according to the consensus. The film makes history for more positive reasons as well, featuring the MCU’s first same-sex kiss and first deaf superhero. Even still, according to Chicago
Tribune reviewer Michael Phillips, the MCU has overstayed its cinematic welcome. “As far as MCU fatigue goes — well, at this point, it goes pretty far,” wrote Phillips. The film’s Rotten Tomatoes score had been yo-yoing between low-60s and high-50s in recent weeks, despite Marvel Studios’ reported regard for the film, according to Screen Rant. “Eternals” hits theaters Friday and, as a result, does not yet have an audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, though there are often disparities between the two. (NYDailynews)
Two dead after seven-storey fall at Abba tribute concert TWO people have died and another has been injured after a man fell seven floors at a concert hall in Sweden. Around 1,000 people had gathered at the Uppsala Konsert & Kongress hall near the capital, Stockholm, for an Abba tribute concert on Tuesday evening. But 30 minutes before the show was due to begin, the man fell and landed in the open foyer on the ground floor. He landed on two people, police said. He died and one of the people he hit was fatally injured. The third person was left with non-life threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. None of the victims have been
named by police but the man who fell was said by police to be in his 80s and the other man in his 60s. “We received a call about someone having either jumped or fallen from a high altitude,” police spokesman Magnus Jansson Klarin told the AFP news agency. He said officers were working to establish what exactly had happened, adding that it was too early to say whether a crime had occurred. The concert hall was initially closed by police so witnesses at the scene could be questioned. MTLive, the events company that organised the show, wrote on their Facebook page that “everyone is in shock”.
Kal Penn and his partner, Josh are engaged. Tom Hanks (inset) says he was offered a flight to space before William Shatner, but declined the offer.
Bezos offered Hanks spaceflight before Shatner, but the actor couldn’t afford to go JEFF Bezos was barking up the wrong tree when he pitched his spaceflight idea to Tom Hanks. The two-time Oscar winning actor was the Amazon mogul’s first celebrity choice aboard the New Shepard spacecraft last month. But because he couldn’t afford the hefty price of admission, “Star Trek” legend William Shatner was the second choice. Hanks appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and was asked if
it were true that he was offered the seat to space with the billionaire businessman before the “Star Trek” legend signed on for the Oct. 13 voyage. “Well yeah, provided I pay,” the “Apollo 13” star shared. “It costs like $28 million or something like that. And I’m doing good, Jimmy — I’m doing good — but I ain’t paying $28 million,” he quipped. Shatner’s pricey seat was
reportedly donated. The television icon goes down in history as the first celebrity and the oldest person to travel to space, beating the record set in July by 82-yearold Wally Funk aboard Richard Branson’s Blue Origin’s first crew launch. Since Hanks has some quasispace traveling experience, he demonstrated a much more economical way to experience the New Shepard flight.
Kal Penn, ‘Harold and Kumar’ and ‘House’ star, comes out as gay THE actor and former President Obama adviser Kal Penn has come out as gay, and revealed that he’s engaged to be married. The 44-year-old star, who rose to fame in the “Harold & Kumar” movies, opened up about his sexuality publicly for the first time ahead of Tuesday’s release of his new tell-all memoir, which is called “You Can’t Be Serious.” In an interview with People magazine, published Sunday, Penn said that he is engaged to Josh, his partner of 11 years. He also told the publication that he felt “very
supported” when he came out to his loved ones. Recalling the conversations, Penn said: “I shared things with my parents and close friends first. I know this sounds jokey, but it’s true: When you’ve already told your Indian parents and the South Asian community that you intend to be an actor for a living, really any conversations that come after that are super easy.” He continued: “They’re just like, ‘Yeah, okay.’ ... That’s a wonderful thing. I know everybody has different experiences with that and so I definitely feel very fortunate.”
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Damon Galgut wins Booker Prize with ‘tour de force’ novel The Promise SOUTH African author Damon Galgut has won the prestigious Booker Prize for fiction at the third attempt for his novel The Promise. Galgut, who was previously nominated in 2003 and 2010, picked up the £50,000 prize at a ceremony on Wednesday. The Promise is his ninth novel and follows the decline of one South African family over four decades from the apartheid era to the present day. The chair of the judges, Maya Jasanoff, described it as “a tour de force”. “It combines an extraordinary story, rich themes and the history of the last 40 years of South Africa in an incredibly well-wrought package,” she said. “It manages to pull together the qualities of great storytelling, it has great ideas, it’s a book that has a lot to chew on, with remarkable attention to structure and literary style.” The title, The Promise, refers to a pledge that the white family’s black maid would be given the house she inhabits and the land it stands on. The Promise begins in 1986 and
revisits the family over the course of four funerals, each in a different decade and at a different point in the nation’s journey. “What really appealed to me is how you could show in each little snapshot how the same cast of characters is changing as time goes by,” the author told BBC Radio 4’s Open Book earlier this year. Galgut, 57, grew up in Pretoria and told BBC World Service’s The Cultural Frontline that the title also refers to the unfulfilled promise in South Africa after apartheid, the policy of racial segregation and discrimination enforced by the white minority government. “I think a great many of us had high expectations of the future,” Galgut said. “And I think also a great many of us feel that those hopes have been dashed. That little piece of land is only one wasted promise, really.” The Promise was widely praised when it was published in the UK in June, with The Guardian calling it “stunning”, The Sunday Times describing it as “bleak but superbly narrated” and The Financial Times declaring it “a complex, ambitious,
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brilliant work”. The other nominated books were: · Anuk Arudpragasam - A Passage North · Patricia Lockwood - No One Is
Talking About This · Nadifa Mohamed - The Fortune Men · Richard Powers - Bewilderment · Maggie Shipstead - Great Circle Last year’s Booker Prize was won
by Douglas Stuart for Shuggie Bain. The Scottish author said the victory “changed everything for me”, with the novel shooting up best-seller lists as a result and now being adapted into a TV series. (BBC)
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Alec Baldwin shares post defending Rust film set safety ALEC Baldwin has shared comments from a crew member rejecting suggestions that the set of his film Rust was unsafe. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died last month when the actor fired a gun that he had been told was not loaded. Costume designer Terese Magpale Davis wrote that “the story being spun of us being overworked and surrounded by unsafe, chaotic conditions” was untrue. Baldwin, who is also a producer on the film, shared her comments on Instagram with the caption: “Read this.” The Hollywood star, 63, accidentally shot Hutchins during rehearsals for the Western in New Mexico last month. Director Joel Souza was injured. A police investigation is under way, with the Santa Fe county sheriff saying there had been “some complacency” in how weapons were handled. Other crew members have criticised the safety measures, with chief electrician Serge Svetnoy writing on Facebook that he blamed “negligence and unprofessionalism” for the tragedy.
It has also emerged that some crew members walked off set before the accident in a dispute over accommodation and hours. Davis said the team had “several safety meetings, sometimes multiple per day”, and that “concerns were heard and addressed”. Accidental discharges are “more common than you think”, she added. Davis defended the film’s weapons expert, armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed, who handed the gun to assistant director David Halls before he gave it to Baldwin. Rust was Reed’s second film in the role. “How do you suppose anyone will get that experience? We all had a first and second job at one point or another,” Davis wrote. On Wednesday, Reed’s lawyer suggested the incident was an act of “sabotage”. “We’re afraid that could have been what happened here, that somebody intended to sabotage this set with a live round intentionally placed in a box of dummies,” Jason Bowles told ABC TV’s Good Morning America. “We’re not saying anybody had any intent there was going to be
A police investigation is under way into the shooting of Hutchins (pictured in 2018).
a tragedy of homicide, but they wanted to do something to cause a safety incident on set. That’s what we believe happened.” ‘NOT FLIPPANT ABOUT SAFETY’ Meanwhile, Davis also refused to criticise Halls, writing: “Our AD [assistant director] never seemed flippant about safety... I won’t jump on the bandwagon and pretend that he was uncaring about our safety the whole way through.” Earlier this week, Halls said he was “shocked and saddened” by the death of Hutchins. “It’s my hope that this tragedy prompts the industry to re-evaluate its values and practices to ensure no one is harmed through the creative process again,” he added. Halls had shouted “cold gun”, indicating it was safe, before handing it to Baldwin, according to
court documents. Davis said she would fight for live guns never to be allowed on film sets again in Hutchins’s name. She added her voice to dozens of Hollywood’s most prominent cinematographers, who have this week called on the industry to “ban all functional firearms on set”. Greig Fraser (who has worked on Dune), Rachel Morrison (Black Panther), Mandy Walker (Mulan) and Alice Brooks (In the Heights) were among 200 people to have signed a statement. “We vow to no longer put ourselves and our crew in these unnecessarily lethal situations,” it read. “We have safe alternatives in VFX [visual effects] and nonfunctional firearms. “We won’t wait for the industry to change. We have a duty to effect change within the industry ourselves.”
Production on Rust has been halted indefinitely while authorities investigate the shooting. Prosecutors have said it is too early to tell if criminal charges will be brought. Meanwhile, Baldwin’s wife Hilaria has posted a message on Instagram condemning the paparazzi for harassing her family since the incident. “They have not respected our ask to have space, even after the interview we pulled over to do the other day. We have been chased around in cars - with our children. Several scary moments… this is dangerous.” The actor spoke publicly about the shooting over the weekend, calling it a “one-in-a-trillion event”. “[Hutchins] was my friend,” he told photographers in Vermont. “We were a very, very well-oiled crew shooting a film together and then this horrible event happened.” (BBC)
‘Hoarder’ Henry Winkler auctioning Fonzie jacket and ‘Scream’ mask for charity HENRY Winkler’s extended spring-cleaning efforts will lead to some happy days for Hollywood memorabilia collectors. The Emmy-winning actor is putting one of the original Fonzie biker jackets worn on “Happy Days” on the auction block at Bonhams in Los Angeles on Dec. 8. He’s also letting go one of the killer’s masks from the 1996 hit “Scream,” which he also starred in. Part of the proceeds from the sale will benefit This Is About Humanity, co-founded by his daughter, Zoe Winkler, and dedicated to supporting the children who were separated from their parents at the border. The “Barry” star told The Hollywood Reporter that his recent urge to purge was amid COVID-19. “During the pandemic, I had the
urge for spring cleaning except that it lasted for a year and a half,” he shared. “I found 27 boxes, and those boxes were filled with memorabilia from ‘Happy Days’ to ‘The Waterboy’ to ‘Scream.’” According to Winkler, six jackets were made for the ‘50s-themed show after the first one he wore as greaser Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli was stolen from the set. Winkler and show creator Garry Marshall got two apiece; another was sold to the Smithsonian. Winkler will have one left in his collection after this one finds a new home. The jacket will be sold as part of a complete Fonzie outfit that includes a pair of blue jeans, T-shirt and motorcycle boots, estimated to sell for upward to $70,000. The Dyslexic best-selling author is also selling
a pair of mechanic overalls and a U.S. Army shirt he wore on “Happy Days” Winkler, who appeared as Principal Himbry in Wes Craven’s modern-day horror classic, is also getting rid of one of the original Ghostface masks, which could fetch between $20,000 to $30,000. “I realized I honestly am a hoarder,” he admitted. “I save everything, thinking it is eventually going to be useful or important. I mean, I’m talking about jewelry boxes. Little boxes of different sizes, kind of stacked like a Russian doll, and I have saved them for 40 years thinking I’m going to give somebody a gift that is going to be this big, and I will have the box to put it in. Except I never found the gift to actually put in the box.” (NYDailynews)
The Emmy-winning actor is putting one of the original Fonzie biker jackets worn on “Happy Days” on the auction block at Bonhams in Los Angeles on Dec. 8.
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COP26: 190 nations and organisations pledge to quit coal MAJOR coal users including Poland, Vietnam and Chile are committing to shift away from the fossil fuel, in pledges made at the COP26 climate summit, the UK government says. Coal is the single biggest contributor to climate change. The UK said 190 nations and organisations had vowed to quit coal. But some of the world’s biggest coal-dependent countries, including Australia, India, China and the US, did not sign up to the pledge. Signatories to the agreement have committed to ending all investment in new coal power generation domestically and internationally. They have also agreed to phase out coal power in the 2030s for major economies, and the 2040s for poorer nations, the UK said. “The end of coal is in sight,” UK
business and energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said. “The world is moving in the right direction, standing ready to seal coal’s fate and embrace the environmental and economic benefits of building a future that is powered by clean energy.” More than 40 countries have signed up to the statement. Poland, Vietnam and Chile were among 18 countries who agreed to phase out and not build or invest in new coal power for the first time, the UK said. But UK Shadow business secretary Ed Miliband said there were “glaring gaps” from the likes of China and other large emitters, who have not committed to stop increasing coal domestically. He also noted that there was nothing on the phasing out of oil and gas.
Coal produced around 37% of the world’s electricity in 2019.
Mr Miliband said the UK government “has let others off the hook”. Although progress has been made in reducing coal use globally, it still produced around 37% of the world’s electricity in 2019.
Countries like South Africa, Poland and India will need major investments to make their energy sectors cleaner. Juan Pablo Osornio, head of Greenpeace’s delegation at COP26, said: “Overall this statement still
falls well short of the ambition needed on fossil fuels in this critical decade.” He added: “The small print seemingly gives countries enormous leeway to pick their own phase-out date, despite the shiny headline.”
The brain sensor discovery behind humans getting taller activate the MC3R might help redirect calories into muscle and other lean tissues, with the prospect of improving the physical functionality of such patients,” Prof O’Rahilly said. Scientists had already identified a brain receptor which controls appetite, called MC4R, and those who lack it are usually obese.
THE puzzle of why humans are growing taller and reaching puberty earlier than ever before can be explained by a sensor in the brain, scientists say. Average height in the UK rose by 3.9in (10cm) during the 20th Century, and up to 7.8in in other countries, as nutritional health improved. But exactly how this happens has never been understood. The discovery could lead to drugs to improve muscle mass and treat delayed growth, UK researchers say. Scientists have known for a long time that humans with good diets and reliable access to food tend to grow taller, and mature more quickly. In South Korea, for example, adult height has rocketed as the nation transformed from a poor country to a developed society. Yet in parts of South Asia and Africa, people are only slightly taller than 100 years ago. ‘MAKE LOTS OF BABIES’ It’s known that signals from food reach a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, telling it about the body’s nutritional health, and triggering growth. This new study, published in Nature, and led by researchers from the University of Cambridge alongside teams from Queen Mary University of London, University of Bristol, University of Michigan and Vanderbilt University, has discovered the brain receptor behind that process. It’s called MC3R and is the crucial link between food and sex
The discovery could help children with serious delays in growth and puberty.
development and growth. “It tells the body we’re great here, we’ve got lots of food, so grow quickly, have puberty soon and make lots of babies,” said Prof Sir Stephen O’Rahilly, study author, from Cambridge. “It’s not just magic - we have the complete wiring diagram for how it happens.” When the brain receptor doesn’t work normally in humans, the researchers found people tended to be shorter in height, and started puberty later than other people.
The team searched through the genetic make-up of half a million volunteers signed up to the UK Biobank - a huge database of genetic and health information - to confirm this was true. Children found to have gene mutations which disrupt the brain receptor, were all shorter and weighed less than other children, which shows the effect starts early in life. The research team found one person who had mutations in both copies of the gene for MC3R, which is extremely rare and damaging. This
person was very short, and started puberty after the age of 20. DRUGS FOR THE FUTURE But humans are not alone in this researchers studied mice to confirm that the same pathway is at work in animals. The discovery could help children with serious delays in growth and puberty, as well as those who become frail with chronic diseases and need to build up muscle. “Future research should investigate if drugs that selectively
CAN PEOPLE KEEP GROWING TALLER? There is a ceiling for height and it’s reached when people achieve their genetic potential. Factors such as health and diet have a huge impact on whether that happens. When children from poorer families get enough food and calories, they can grow to the height they inherit from their parents and grandparents. Taller people generally live longer and are less likely to suffer from heart problems, and may also end up earning more. But humans can’t keep on growing forever. Like many other countries in Europe, average height in the UK shot up during the last century - but there are signs in the last 10 years that it’s flattening. Elsewhere, the largest height rises over the past century have been in South Korean women and Iranian men. The tallest people in the world are men born in the Netherlands (71.8in), while the shortest are women born in Guatemala (55.1in). (BBC)
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JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE A & W CONSTRUCTION #3 NORWAY ROAD, KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
CARPENTER Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $9 hourly
CONTACT: 244-1698
A&G VARIETY STORE FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking to employ a
CASHIER
Greets customers, receive payment, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. Salary: $6.75 Hourly
CONTACT: 241-6565
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26738
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position
MARILYN A. WILLIAMS
ANTOINE MICHEL
LABOURER
DOMESTIC WORKER
HOSPITAL ROAD Grand Turk
Duties: To assist skill workers to clean up after work areas on job sites. Salary: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 348-1174
Belongers are asked to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Board. These position Are currently held by work permit holders.
24761
25799
DOCK YARD Is seeking to employ a
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 342-5270
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 27526
A&S CLEANER
ABSOLUT CONSTRUCTION
35 LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a
#70 Bay Road, Wheeland Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
LABOURER
- $6.50 hourly Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames.
MAINTENANCE WORKER
- $8.00 HOURLY Maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, heating, and air conditioning system.
CONTACT: 247-1776
Belongers are to apply to the Labour Board 27574
ASHLIN DAVIS Rony Yard, Back Road Is seeking to employ a
MASON
Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/ or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $10.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 232-5420
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 25782
- $6.50 HOURLY Cleaning outside the property, pick up waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and doorframes.
TILE LAYER
- $6.50 HOURLY Install materials on floors, walls etc. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood.
CONTACT: 1-649-243-2153
Belongers are to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 27507
946-4664 Fax: 946-4661
Email: tcnews@tciway.tc
Website: tcweeklynews.com
ALECIA LINDSEY
AL’S HAULING & EQUIPMENT LTD
LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a
HOUSEKEEPER
#80 Saturn Drive, South Dock Is seeking to employ a
MECHANIC
Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms inspected according to standards. Salary: $600.00 Monthly
• Diagnostic Mechanical Repairs maintenance • Electrical troubleshooting • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $12.00 per hour
CONTACT: 244-3990
CONTACT: 649-941-4015 EMAIL: ALSHAULING@YAHOO.COM
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
25749
LABOURER PERSONAL ASSISTANT
• Must work split shifts 7-11, 6-10 • Salary $650 per week 40 hours a week • Mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends • Must speak and write English and Spanish • Ability to assist me in work at restaurant during the day and evening • Abilities to check in deliveries made to restaurant • Ability to supervise gardeners and other staff in preparation for day to day maintenance • Belonger only need apply DROP OFF RESUMES AT BELLA LUNA, GRACE BAY AD CLOSES 21 NOV. 2021 27508
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
25790
BEST DEAL PAWN SHOP
ACROSS BIBLE STREET MARA COMPLEX 331-3887
MERCHANDISE CLERK
Duties: serving customer. Salary $9.00 per hour THIS POSITION IS VACANT BELONGERS ARE ASKED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR
27539
REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01 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
NOTICE OF LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER SECTION 20214/47 RURAL
ISLAND SOUTH CAICOS
Whereas, EUSTACE ST. CLAIR GREEN and CATHERINE BEATRICE GREEN as joint proprietors of South Caicos, has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) registered in the name of EUSTACE ST. CLAIR GREEN and CATHERINE BEATRICE GREEN was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found. Take Notice that I , TONI-ANN FOSTER, ACTING REGISTRAR OF LANDS, shall issue a new Land Certificated for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette.
November 6-12, 2021 BORNET PERCIFER BROWN
77 Marby Drive, Juba Sound Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $300 Weekly
CONTACT: 2414962/345-1390
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27525
C & S CONSTRUCTION #37 ROBIN ROAD, LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking a
MASON - $10 HOURLY
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.
CONTACT: 332-6920
This position is for a first time applicant Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board 27540
C & S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
acting on behalf of our client ROYNOLD ROBINSON #71 Industrial Park, Providenciales
DOMESTIC WORKER Duties: household chores. Salary $6.50 per hour CONTACT: 231-2121
This position is held by a work permit holder Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 27533
NOTICE
REGULATION 8 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 2014 An Application, REGISTERED PR 15742, by Carib Quality Fuels for the development of Fuel and Propane Depot with Office Building. Has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on parcels 60605/211, Providenciales. Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty eight (28) days of publication of this Notice. Date: 25762
TDMG CONCORDIA LTD
B9 One Season Grace Bay. 649-941-3445
IS SEEKING FOR AN
ACCOUNTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:
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• Preparing accounts and tax returns • Monitoring spending and budgets • Auditing and analysing financial performance • Financial forecasting and risk analysis • Advising on how to reduce costs and increase profits • Compiling and presenting financial and budget reports • Ensure that financial statements and records comply with laws and regulations • Keeping account books and systems up to date.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelors or master’s degree in tax, accounting, or finance CPA • Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting/finance • Experience with financial reporting in construction field • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Project • Excellent English written and Spoken • Ability to perform different tasks without supervision • Good IT knowledge • Problem solving Skills • Knowledge of minimum of French • Ability to work long hours and weekends
SALARY 750-1000$ WEEKLY. QUALIFIED BELONGER CANDIDATES SHOULD SEND THEIR APPLICATIONS TO: INFO@TDMGLTD.COM AND LABOUR DEPARTMENT DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1ST, 2021
PORT ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION
Five Cays Providenciales Seeks to employ a
PAINTER
Duties: Paint buildings and other walls and surfaces according to instructions. Required to work weekends and holidays. Pay rate $8.50 ph. THIS POSITION IS A RENEWAL WORK PERMIT PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONS TO: CARE CONSULTANCY UNIT # 9 SAM’S BLDG. DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCIALES OR CALL 347-3465.
Deadline for submission of applications is November 15th 2021 27563
CHARLIE VARIETY STORE #27 Musgrove Building, Aviation Drive Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $350.00 Weekly
CONTACT: 232-0004
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 27552
CHINOU BAR & RESTAURANT
#9 FRANCES BUILDING, Airport Road PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a
SOUS CHEF
• responsible for planning and directing food preparation in kitchens. . • Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 346-3013
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a held by a work permit holder 27537
POSITIONS AVAILABLE The Turks and Caicos Islands oldest and leading publishing house is in need of additional staff to fill the following posts:
WRITERS/ PHOTO JOURNALIST
Candidates must have at least five (5) years’ experience working full-time for daily newspapers and/or news/features magazines, reporting on hard news, features and parliamentary/court proceedings. Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience.
FOR MAGAZINES AND OTHER PERIODICALS GRAPHICS PRODUCTION DESIGNER/ PAGINATOR
This position requires someone with at least five (5) years’ experience working with Macintosh or PC computers. Must be skilled in the make-up of advertising and pagination. Proficiency using InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop software for print is essential. Some technical, networking and web design knowledge an asset. Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience.
COURT REPORTER
College or high school graduate with at least five (5) years’ experience in community reporting. Ability to drive and use a camera a desirable asset. Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience.
ADVERTISING SPACE SALES PERSON
Candidates must have had actual hands-on experience selling advertising space for newspapers and magazines. Ability to assist clients with the writing of copy for ads and gathering of collateral an asset. Salary is commission based.
FORWARD APPLICATIONS TO: THE PUBLISHER DUNCANSON PUBLICATIONS LTD. EMAIL: TCNEWS@TCIWAY.TC NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Preferences will be given to Belonger and Legal Residents
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
36 CLASSIFIEDS CLAMANTINA SMITH
New Subdivision, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER Cleaning outside the
property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 343-2870
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27507
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CLIMATECH LTD
AC TECHNICIAN – to be held by a work permit holder
• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair air conditioner. • Ventilate equipment and controls making sure they operate efficiently and continuously. • Perform regular maintenance work on cooling units. • Install, replace, or repair equipment that has been
damaged. • Install new airconditioning systems and equipment. • Inspect and maintain refrigerators and ice machines • Clean blowers and coils, check tensions of belts and motors. • Rate $10 per hour
ADDRESS: 636 INDUSTRIAL PARK, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS AND PLEASE DROP OFF RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT, PROVIDENCIALES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. CONTACT 231-4545 27570
ARNOLD GARDINER
Major Hill, North Caicos
1 TRUCK DRIVER (NEW) Rate: $7.50 per hr Moving heavy loads, Blocks
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION QUANTITY SURVEYOR MANAGER
You will be responsible for overseeing construction costing, risk assessments, pricing structure, preparing budget & cost value reports and precuring construction projects at the best interest of Andaz Turks and Caicos Residences’.
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. • Plans and coordinates formulation of design alternatives and solutions for corporate and branch construction projects; provides conceptual estimates, feasibility studies and cost estimates, program development, preparation of space plans, block plans and determination of telephone, data, power, and furniture requirements. • Track changes in design & specifications and ensuring compliance with project standards. • Prepares, reviews & negotiates contracts, purchase orders and Requirements • A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, Quantity Surveyor or related field required. • Certifications in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveyor 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 • Work experience with a 5 star branded hotel, minimum of 2 completed project. • Must be proficient in the use of “take off software” such as Plan-swift & Bluebeam, & Microsoft Project. • In depth knowledge of international forms of contract including FIDIC & AIA suites Salary: $84k to $100k per annum based on qualifications and experience. Please apply in writing, addressed to Human Resources, Andaz Turks and Caicos Residences, Gracebay, email; hr@andaztcresidences.com. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
WORKER
Rate: $7.50 hr Fix and maintain building, and machines
BERNICE HIGGS
Bottle Creek, North Caicos
DOMESTIC WORKER (RENEWAL)
TROPIC MANAGEMENT
Whitby, North Caicos (New)
Rate: 6.50 hr Description: Cleaning house, washing clothes
MAINTENANCE
27569
LABOURER
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 343-0353
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
27593
KITCHEN HELPER
• Preparing the work station for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
CONTACT: 231-4242
Belongers Are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board, all renewals are currently held by a worker permit holder
EBEN NEZER
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.
OCEAN CLUB WEST PLAZA, GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a
246-7382. On behalf of our clients
Front Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
JOB VACANCY
CULINARIA LTD.
CLOVERLEAF AGENCY
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 27559
D & B TILE
WASH, IRON AND COOK
TILEMAN
SONIC CONSTRUCTION
232-3465 SOUTH DOCK Lay tiles $ 10. Hourly Renewal
PHABOLON FRANCIOS 345-4556 SNAKE HILL MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY
DOMESTIC WORKER " NEW"
CARRING FOR 4 YEARS OLD SON, BATHE AND DRESS HIM, PREPARED HIS MEAL, FEED HIM AND MONITOR HIM LIGHT HOUSE KEEPING,
NORTH CAICOS 431-4371
LABOURER
(CONSTRUCTION) minor repairs, weeding premises renewal $ 300
KIM DOUGLAS TAYLOR 245-3296 MIDDLE CAICOS
CARE TAKER $ 290 weekly Renewal
27618
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS DocUwin
ACTING ON BEHALF OF BENCH CONTRACTOR
- is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
General cleaning duties, such as maintaining the cleanliness of worksite Basic salary: $300.00 weekly Contact: # 344-1657
MARTIN GRAY
is seeking to employ a
MAINTENANCE WORKER Assist in or perform building and garden maintenance Basic Salary: $7.00 hourly Contact: 232-3037
TINY'S RESTAURANT
is seeking to employ a
COOK
cooked food to order following a specific menu Basic Salary: $300.00 weekly Contact: # 346-3053
WASTER CHERY
is seeking to employ a
COOK
Performing building maintenance routine Basic Salary: $7.00 hourly Contact: 345-7527
CAICEDO CLEANERS
is seeking to employ a
MAINTENANCE WORKER Performing routine maintenance on a contractual basis Basic Salary: $7.00 hourly Contact: 332-4404
CREST AND BERRY
located at 104 W Venture house is seeking to employ a
JUICER
• Blend desired smoothies • Ability to work on weekends • must practice cleanliness Basic Salary: $8.00 hourly
RONALD VERPRE
of Five Cays is seeking to employ a
MAINTENANCE WORKER
• To perform minor fixtures • conducting inspections and maintenance on premises. Basic salary: $300.00 weekly Contact: jobs@ crestandberry.com Contact: 346-0444
These positions are for work permit renewals
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour board. 27608
November 6-12, 2021 CUTTING EDGE LANDSCAPING AND DESIGN #756 Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a
MAINTENANCE WORKER
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: 333-2621
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
27561
D’SIRI BEAUTY SALON
DONALD LIGHTBOURNE GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
CONTACT: (649) 2325934
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.
27518
ANTONIO FULDORD
DOMESTIC WORKER
CONTACT: 649-346-1611 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
LABOURER
CONTACT: (649) 3427251
HAIRSTYLIST
- $7 HOURLY Basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, nail fills, nail repair, and nail polishing. Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails.
GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a
Duties: Cleaning outside the property with a sweeper, pick-up yard waste and collecting leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.50 per hourly
DUNCOME ALLEY, GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
NAIL TECHNICIAN
KYLE WILLIAMS
Duties: Cleaning outside the property with a sweeper, pick-up yard waste and collecting leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.50 per hourly
#1 KISHCO BUILDING, AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking a - $6.50 HOURLY Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving.
DUTIES: SWEEPING HOUSE, MOPPING, CLEAN HOUSE AND LAUNDERING. SALARY: $6.25 HOURLY. CONTACT ANTONIO FULFORD: 649-241-6243
THIS POSITION IS VACANT 27571
27560
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 27589
DION RAMSEY
Shore Club Rd. Long Bay Is seeking to employ a
CONSTRUCTION LABOURER
Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, mixing concrete, hand tools to workers, and cleaning work site. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 242-5334
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27557
DocUwin
ACTING ON BEHALF OF
SPRINKLER DRIP IRRIGATION
is seeking to employ a
IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN
Installed and maintained irrigation systems. Basic salary: $320.00 weekly Contact: # 341-3168
TRIPLE S CONSTRUCTION
is seeking to employ a
MASON
Experiences in mixing cement and laying of blocks Basic salary: $7.00 hourly Contact: 346-4624
W & G VARIETY SHOP
BRUTUS LANDSCAPING
is seeking to employ a
LANDSCAPER
• Great customer service • Organized products for retail sale Basic salary: $300.00 weekly Contact: # 244-1017
is seeking to employ a
• Utilize various hand tools and hand operated power equipment. • Followed guidelines of planned landscaping designs Basic Salary: $336.00 weekly Contact: # 343-1420
CORE MOBILITY DBA SIXT LTD is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
CLASSIFIEDS 37
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
• upkeep of all vehicles interior and exterior • inspect all returning vehicles Basic salary: $300.00 weekly Contact: # 232-3917
STORE CLERK
CHUNCO SEYMOUR
is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Perform basic domestic duties around the home Basic salary: $275.00 weekly
Contact: # 244-8485
BETTY GIBBS
is seeking to employ a
PAINTER
Upkeep of wall paint around building and shop Basic salary: $7.00 hourly
Contact: #241-0427
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD. NOTE: THESE POSTING IS FOR WORK-PERMIT HOLDERS 27509
V A C A N C I E S Bark & Bliss Ltd. is seeking qualified individuals for the following positions. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements will be considered. All candidates must be willing to work unusual hours including weekends and public holidays. All candidates must be non-smokers. Applicants will be required to have a valid passport, the ability to travel globally, and pass a written skills test. These positions are currently occupied by Work Permit holders. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to forward resumes to the Labour Board.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Salary: $65,000 Annually
RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Deliver diagnosis, treatment and intensive medical care for patients in need ● Treat urgent and emergency medical and surgical cases ● Perform routine surgical, specialty surgical and dental procedures ● Institute and deliver preventative care for healthy patients ● Perform routine surgical, specialty surgical and dental procedures ● Verify accurate charges, and provide detailed notes for ongoing patient care and case transfer ● Developing protocols for all aspects of the business; work closely with accounting to maintain and update budget, inventory, and staff time within approved budgetary constraints ● Develop relationships with social service agencies, government agencies and rescues/shelters ● Train and educate volunteers, veterinarians, technicians and veterinary students on our anesthetic and surgical protocols
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
● Must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree ● 10+ years of practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine ● 5+ years of experience in high volume spay & neuter environments ● 5+ years of experience with modern diagnostic equipment and machinery ● 5+ years hiring, managing and training staff ● Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English
Veterinary Technician Salary: $35,000 Annually
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
● Assist in diagnosis, treatment and intensive medical care for patients in need ● Assist in the treatment urgent and emergency medical and surgical cases ● Provide nursing care or emergency first aid to injured or recovering animals ● Restrain animals during exams or procedures ● Administer anesthesia to animals, and monitor their responses ● Collect laboratory samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for testing ● Perform and interpret laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts ● Prepare animals and instruments for surgery ● Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian ● Collect and record patients’ case histories ● Perform general hygiene procedures such as nail clipping, bathing, etc.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
● Must have an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology ● 5+ years of experience in a veterinary clinic environment ● 5+ years of experience in high volume spay & neuter environments ● 5+ years of experience with modern diagnostic equipment and machinery ● Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English
Applications can be submitted online at www.momentous.com
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38 CLASSIFIEDS ELICE D. HINSON
Long Bay Tower Drive, Reef Line House #1 Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
ELITE GAMING
CONTACT: 332-4404
EMAIL: ELITEGAMEROSCHAD@GMAIL.COM
CONTACT: 244-8400
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27546
Belongers are encourage to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT 27501 HOLDER.
Bottle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a
#6 Old Airport Road, Providenciales IS LOOKING TO EMPLOY A
BARTENDER/ BARMAID
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
EVANIA WILLIAMS
ELITE GAMING
2A COURTYARD PLAZA IS LOOKING TO EMPLOY A
• Uphold customer service • Maintain Bar • Mix and serve drinks • Clean and organize all areas including bathrooms TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK, WEEKENDS, HOLIDAY AND SHIFT WORK SALARY: 6.50 PER HOUR
November 6-12, 2021
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
BABYSITTER
ROUTE/ SLOT ATTENDANT
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in slot machine operations • Must be able to repair and maintain all types of slot machines • 6 days a week/ shift work • Days/nights, weekends and holidays Salary: $10 per hour CONTACT: 649-331-0302. EMAIL: ELITETCI@GMAIL.COM Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume the Labour Board
27502
GRETLE BATHSHEBA DEAN Bay Rd. Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
Grant Thornton Turks & Caicos Ltd. has an opportunity available for one:
TRAINEE ASSOCIATE Applicants are required to have a graduate degree or other qualification that will allow them to commence professional accounting examinations, the costs of which will be borne by GT START DATE JANUARY 2022 Turks & Caicos Islander status only need apply Applications can be sent to contact@tc.gt.com Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands
27536
DOMESTIC WORKER
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 231-0121
NATURE OF POSITION • Follow welding procedure specifications when welding • Efficiently produce quality welds • Perform or assist with fit-up and preparation of welds • Perform or assist with post weld cleanup, inspection, and repair • Communicate regularly with the Field Foreman with regard to issues and concerns on the job site • Comply with all HMT safety policies and programs • Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability • Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner • Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems • Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components • Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery Must possess suitable welder background (Degree preffered) as well of experience with in all aspects of automotive movil services/repaired industry.
DOMESTIC WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER
Sweep the house. Mop the floor. Clean the bathroom and replace tissue. Clean the doors and windows. Clean the ceiling and walls. Empty waste baskets. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour.
27566
Elite Plaza, Airport road 347-6373
DOMESTIC WORKER
Sweep or scrub floors, clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils. Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans by hand. Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour.
RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.
RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.
JEAN ILBAIN LUXAMA
LOUISENA GUSTAVE
FIVE CAYS PROVIDENCIALES, Telephone: 341-7518
DOMESTIC WORKER
Current position is being held by a work permit holder Belongers only need apply.
RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.
27577
CONTACT: 342-4656
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 27513
GEORGES SEYMOUR
FIVE CAYS PROVIDENCIALES, Telephone: 241-2519
Clean inside the church, clean bathrooms, replace tissue, wipe furniture and equipment, clean door frames and windows, take out trash, water plants. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour.
27567
MASON
Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $10 per hour
ALEXIS J. STURRUP
DELICIOUS DISHES
Drop off resumes/cv at the office located on P.O Box 1125 South Dock Rd. or at Labour Department in Providenciales or email: express.equipment@hotmail.com
27522
27515
SMYRNE BAPTIST CHURCH
27524
Sweep the house. Mop the floor. Clean the bathroom and replace tissue. Clean the doors and windows. Clean the ceiling and walls. Empty waste baskets. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour
Salary: With experience and qualifications salary range $15-$30 per hour. Must have own tools.
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position
RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.
CLEANER
WELDER
CONTACT: 244-1361
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
Between Dock yard & behind Marah, Down Town Providenciales, 341-5751
P.O. Box 1125, South Dock Rd, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Phone (649) 946-5919/ (649) 245-2897 Fax (649) 941-7935
• Duties to include monitoring baby, keeping house clean and washing. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week 7:30am – 6:00pm. Salary: $280 weekly
F&J DECORATIVE BLOCKS & BALUSTERS #41 Horse Shoe Lane, Leeward highway Is seeking to employ a
27538
# 7, 29 Miracle drive Blue Hills, 344-7847
CARETAKER To care for a child with seizures, 6 days a week. Clean the house, wash and cook for her. SALARY: 6.25 per hour FIRST TIME APPLICATION, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE
27565
BLUE HILLS PROVIDENCIALES, Telephone: 231-5560
Sweep the house. Mop the floor. Clean the bathroom and replace tissue. Clean the doors and windows. Clean the ceiling and walls. Empty waste baskets. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.
27564
GOD’S INSTRUMENT MINISTRY INT. INC Millennium Highway Providenciales Telephone: 242-4551
LABOURER
keeping the church clean and tidy between events, services and various church activities, clean the yard remove trash, trim the trees. Cleans the sanctuary thoroughly after services, including vacuuming, cleaning out the aisles of programs or paper left behind. Salary $6.25 per hour RENEWAL, POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER 27588
JOSHUA SWANN SOUTH DOCK PROVIDENCIALES, Telephone: 343-4461
DOMESTIC WORKER
Sweep the house. Mop the floor. Clean the bathroom and replace tissue. Clean the doors and windows. Clean the ceiling and walls. Empty waste baskets. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.
27568
November 6-12, 2021
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FAMILYCHOICE PHARMACY 121 Blue Mountain Rd, Horizon House Unit B, Providenciales. Tel: 649-941-5202 Staff Required:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Must have a B-Pharm degree from an accredited University. • Must have a minimum of 3 years’ management experience in retail pharmacy. • Must have a minimum of 5 years as a registered pharmacist. MAIN DUTIES: • Oversee preparation of all medicines.
FIL SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
GTC LIMITED
ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT NEEDED
10 Edens Court, Providenciales, is seeking to employ a
PHARMACIST
• Dispense prescription medicines to customers with proper advice. • Advise customers on the treatment of minor ailments using OTC medicine. • Inventory control and management. • Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
MANAGING DIRECTOR EMAIL ADDRESS: DIRECTOR@FAMILYCHOICEPHARMACY.COM Only successful applicant will be contracted for an interview.
• Must have 5 years of experience. • Must be able to travel and works on weekends and holidays. • Degree of Electronics or Computer Engineering. • Will be able to have full understanding electronic parts, connectivity and functions. • Can do a design for low voltage requirement of the property. • Have a strong experience configuring Electronics Equipments such a (Relay and Controls) • Certified in any Smart Home Automation System. • Proficient in configuring of Router, Switches and Access Point. • Know how to used Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Salary: $1500 per month
27594
Interested applicant may apply vial email: Mon_cacanindin@yahoo.com or Call:649-346-6689
UNIQUE CATERING & PRIVATE CHEF SERVICES REQUIRES
L ABOURER
The successful candidate should be selfmotivated and energetic and this post requires some interaction with international clients at private villas. Some duties include but not limited to: • Lifting boxes and setting up of culinary pots and pans in the shop as well as at various villa locations; • Ensuring that cooking and surrounding
areas are cleaned and sanitized at all times; • Cleaning kitchen area and ensuring garbage is properly disposed; • Assisting cook with serving guests at private villas; • Assisting cook where necessary and as directed at private villas and shop; • Salary - $1,000.00 per month.
Belongers will be given preference for this position. Interested persons should apply to Unique Catering at Market Place, Leeward Highway, by email – celia_ parnell_301@msn.com and also the Labour Department. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. 27584
On behalf of our clients,
OKEANOS CHARTERS LTD.
AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL FIRST MATE For a large sailing Vessel is required. The Applicant must be will to work on sailing charter vessel (60 + feet) for day and live-aboard charters. DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 1. Assisting in the operations of a large sailing vessel with crew and guests; 2. Living aboard the vessel, as and when required; 3. Supervising other crew and assisting in the safe operations and maintenance of the vessel; 4. Willingness to work on extended charters away from TCI; and 5. Able to host and entertain high-end live aboard charter guests. The successful candidate should have the following minimum qualifications: 1. Relevant RYA/MCA Yachtmaster certificates or US equivalents; 2. Several years’ experience in captaining large sailing vessel; and 3. Ability to speak different European languages whilst hosting international guests. Salary range – $3,000 to $4,000 pcm plus benefits and subject to experience. Qualified Islanders and persons with the right to work in the TCI are preferred. Please provide CV and qualifications to Griffiths & Partners, PO Box 143, 82 Cherokee Road, Providenciales, and also to the Labour Department. Only short-listed persons will be contacted. This is a new position.
CLASSIFIEDS 39
27520
#6 Grace Bay Road
Must have advanced knowledge of the following computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Adobe reader. Will handle all business advertising, price lists and social media. Must be creative responsible and detail orientated. Salary: $500.00 Weekly SEND RESUMES TO PO BOX 543, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI PHONE: 331-6763 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 27597
G.W. H
Unit # 9 Sam Harvey Bldg. Downtown Provo
MAINTENANCE MAN
Duties: Perform basic tasks including painting and filling crevices, clean facilities and managing maintenance repairs. Pay rate $7.50 per hr. Monday – Saturday 8:am to 4;pm Deadline to receive application is September January 21st, 2021 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EMAIL THEIR RESUME TO GWH@ GMAIL.COM OR CONTACT: 3473465; THIS POSITION IS FOR A NEW WORK PERMIT 27511
IMPARO SAMUEL
IDEAL RESTAURANT
HARBOUR SHACK
DOMESTIC WORKER
COOK
KITCHEN HELPER
KEW TOWN 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: $7.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 232-5538
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27548
89 FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a
Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. Salary: $8.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 343-9028
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
27559
INDUSTRIAL DRIVE Is seeking to employ a
Preparing the workstation for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 232-7177
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
27528
ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS
OKEANOS CHARTERS LTD.
AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL SAILING BOAT CAPTAIN The Applicant must be able to procure the delivery to TCI and use of a large sailing charter vessel (60 + feet) for day and live-aboard charters. Duties include but are not limited to: 1. Operating a large sailing vessel with crew and guests; 2. Living aboard the vessel, as and when required; 3. Supervising crew and organizing the safe operations and maintenance of the vessel; 4. Willingness to work on extended charters away from TCI; and 5. Able to host and entertain high-end live aboard charter guests. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. RYA/MCA Yacht master certificates, Offshore and Ocean certification up to 200 tonnes; 2. Certificate of Competence by the UK Maritime authorities (GMDSS) (or US equivalent); 3. Dive certification for supervising guests; 4. Several years’ experience in captaining large sailing vessel; and 5. Ability to speak different European languages whilst hosting international guests. Salary range – $4,000 to $5,000 pcm plus benefits and subject to experience.
Qualified Islanders and persons with the right to work in the TCI are preferred. Please provide CV and qualifications to Griffiths & Partners, PO Box 143, 82 Cherokee Road, Providenciales, and also to the Labour Department. Only shortlisted persons will be contacted. This is a new position. 37606
40 CLASSIFIEDS
ISLAND DRILLING LTD.
JEAN ERILIEN JOSEPH
Located at Industrial Drive, Grand Turk. Is seeking
(1) HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC, (1) MASTER CHARGE CLERK (3) CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN
To work 6 days per week. Salary is based on experience.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
Starting salary-$10.00/hr Duties include repair and maintenance of company’s equipment.
MASTER CHARGE CLERK Starting Salary-$9.00/hr
Liaising with vendors to reconcile any billing discrepancies, prepare accounting reports and inventories for client discharge, posting journal entries for accrued revenue and expenses and assisting with the preparation of financial statements.
MASTER CHARGE CLERK
Starting salary-$12.00/hr Supervising grading, paving and drilling crews to perform the construction tasks.
SOUTH DOCK RD. Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 342-5808
CONTACT: 1-649-244-4007 EMAIL: ISLANDDRILLINGLTD@GMAIL.COM
These positions are currently held by work permit holders Belongers are to apply to the Labour Board
November 6-12, 2021
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
27514
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position
27551
KEY TO SEE
JOHN SIMONS Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
MAINTENANCE WORKER
Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, heating, and air conditioning system. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 345-7090
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
27547
Suites A 201 & A202 (Upstairs) Regent Village East, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
PARASAIL CAPTAIN
RENEWAL Must have experience, be able to pass drug test, bilingualism is an asset. Hours vary, 6 days a week, salary commensurate with experience in region of $2000 month. Duties include preparing boat/equipment for flights, taking care of passengers needs, delivering safety briefings, maintaining vessel as needed. 649-331-6363 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT 27516
WSA-MLA LONDON LTD. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION)
OSPREY SECURITY SOLUTIONS
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATOR
SECURITY CLERK
OLIN’S WATER DELIVERY Timber Crest, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a
Long Bay, Providenciales. Is seeking to employ
COMPANIES ORDINANCE 2017
SECTION 237
Notice is hereby given that William Steven Ross of M & S Trust Company Limited, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI was appointed as the voluntary liquidator of WSA-MLA LONDON LTD. (solvent liquidation) on the 20th day of August, 2021. Any Creditors of the Company are required to provide details of their debts and claims to the voluntary liquidator by 4:00 p.m. on the 7th day of December 2021. All enquiries and claims should be directed to the voluntary liquidator’s attorney, Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands for the attention of Jonathan Katan, QC – jk@mslaw.tc 27581
Are you able to live and work in Turks and Caicos without a permit?
Salary Ranges from $7.00 per hour plus benefits Maintains safe and secure environment for customers/clients. Patrolling, deterrent, monitoring and secure properties and business establishments. Surveillance Skills, Deals with Uncertainty, Judgment, Objectivity, Dependability, Emotional Control, Integrity, Safety Management, Professionalism, Reporting Skills, CCTV and Security Alarm knowledge are desirable.
CONTACT-333-6577
Belongers are also encouraged to apply: Some Positions are currently held by work permit holders 27603
PATRICIA MUSGROVE #53 BELMONT ROAD, SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a
CAREGIVER
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: $6.50 Hourly
Construction company seeks applicants, only experienced and qualified applicants will be considered:
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
SOME DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS • The candidate must have excellent communication and leadership skills. • Experience and/or qualifications in construction management, or construction engineering. • Great understanding and awareness of health and safety procedures ensuring a safe work environment • Planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are essential. • Able and willing to work extended days and hours. • A Turks and Caicos Status Card holder/Belonger or Permanent Resident.
MECHANIC
CONTACT: 247-7778
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 27578
STORE CLERK REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work shifts and overtime receive, price and stock goods, have a working knowledge of how to operate computer and have knowledge of Microsoft Excel SALARY: $1,200.00 per month This position is for a first time applicant belonger are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department CONTACT: AUTO BOX BOTTLE CREEK, NORTH CAICOS PHONE (649)332-5083 EMAIL:WTRAVAUNO@GMAIL.COM
27586
Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. Salary: $15.00 Hourly CONTACT: 344-2416 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION
27556
CHEF Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food SALARY: $1,200.00 per month This position is for a first time applicant belonger are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department CONTACT: SANI HOLDINGS MUDJIN HARBOUR, CONCH BAR MIDDLE CAICOS EMAIL: MUDJINBARGRILL@ OUTLOOK.COM 27586
SITE ENGINEER
SOME DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS • The candidate must have excellent communication and leadership skills. • Experience and/or qualifications in construction management, or engineering. • Planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are essential. • Managing parts of construction projects. • Reviewing technical design and providing advice. • Able and willing to work extended days and hours. • A Turks and Caicos Status Card holder/Belonger or Permanent Resident
TC DEFENDERS LTD
An auto vehicle workshop, is looking for a Turks and Caicos Islander to fill a
MULTI-TASK POSITION
Duties would include but not be limited to assistance with the general day to day office administrative tasks including placing orders, processing and delivery of parts.
TIME/STOREKEEPER
Some duties and requirements • The candidate must have excellent communication skill. • Computer literate with knowledge in Excel and Word. • Maintaining timesheet and accurately inputting time and attendance data, while verifying accuracy of hours, pay rate and totals and tracking of overtime hours. • Planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are essential. • Able and willing to work extended days and hours. • A Turks and Caicos Status Card holder/Belonger or Permanent Resident. 27495
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND HIS/HER RESUME TO MDORSETT@OSPREY-CONSTRUCTION.COM, ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.
Whilst specific training will be available, applicants should have some basic knowledge/experience in the industry, be computer literate, with a good command of English, have a positive attitude and good work ethic. This is a position that will develop and expand as the business grows. Salary to be commensurate with experience. PLEASE APPLY IN THE FIRST INSTANCE IN WRITING TO THE OFFICE MANAGER C/O PROJETECH CONSTRUCTION LTD., MORGAN HOUSE, 18 SANDCASTLE ROAD, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES. (FORMALLY KNOWN AS SCOTIA BANK BUILDING) OR VIA EMAIL INFO@PROJETECH.TC
27583
November 6-12, 2021 LE CLARE JEAN CIUS LEON THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
LEW & JAN CONSTRUCTION Whitby, North Caicos. Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER
MAINTENANCE WORKER
Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, heating, and air conditioning system. Salary: $7.00 Hourly CONTACT: 341-7271 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD
27530
NATHANIEL GREGOIRE
• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. • 5 days per week. Salary: $6.50 hourly
SKILLED PAINTER
• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $10 hourly
CONTACT: 232-7317
Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder
27517
NATASHA JONES
MJ CONSTRUCTION DOCK YARD Is seeking to employ a
MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
TILEMAN
Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
GARDENER
Soil cultivation, digging, and forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 241-6190
CONTACT: 3454646/243-6203
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
27550
PROVO SEAFOOD LTD.
Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
ONE PLANT WORKER
Set up, operate machinery to process, and package fish and seafood products. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 649-231-0293
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27498
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position
27555
MASON
Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/ or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 232-3024
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 27527
WILLIAM DICKENSON
RONOLD ROBINSON
Discovery Bay, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
DOMESTIC WORKER
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $150.00 Weekly
CONTACT: 231-2121
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 27554
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
All positions are held by work permit holders
ROSIE’S DELIGHT RESTAURANT
ONE (1) KITCHEN HELPER Prep meat & Vegetables Prepare side dishes Assist the cook Keeping the work station clean Must be willing to work long hours including and Saturdays & Holidays if necessary
Wages: starting from $7.50 per hour Only Belongers apply for these positions. Application forms available from Butterfield Gold Human Resource Department. Only applicants selected for interview will be notified.
Submit applications by December 03, 2021 to: BUTTERFIELD GOLD LTD., HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT, TOWN CENTER MALL PROVIDENCIALES. TEL: 649-946-4211
MARIE R.A MISSICK Residence, Five Cays Is seeking a
DOMESTIC WORKER
• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 344-3710 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION
27521
MARY MAUREEN WILLIAMS Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Cleaning/sweeping, dusting, mopping (general household chores) etc. Hours are flexible. Wages: $6.50 per hour THIS POSITION IS VACANT BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT 27534
MISS CREOLE
Gabby Plaza, #494 Millennium Highway, Blue Hill Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
4 CHEFS
Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. Salary: $6.25 Hourly CONTACT: 246-1000 BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 27505
CURTAIN HOTEL MANAGER LTD. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION)
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATOR SECTION 237
COMPANIES ORDINANCE 2017
Notice is hereby given that William Steven Ross of M & S Trust Company Limited, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI was appointed as the voluntary liquidator of Curtain Hotel Manager Ltd. (solvent liquidation) on the 20th day of September 2021. Any Creditors of the Company are required to provide details of their debts and claims to the voluntary liquidator by 4:00 p.m. on the 7th day of December 2021. All enquiries and claims should be directed to the voluntary liquidator’s attorney, Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands for the attention of Jonathan Katan, QC – jk@mslaw.tc 27582
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS
CONTACT: 649-246-4881
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27523
BUTTERFIELD GOLD GROUP OF
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LABOUR COMMISSIONER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SAMUEL BEEN BUILDING AIRPORT ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES
27604
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Ports of Call Resort is interviewing for a handson, working maintenance supervisor to oversee and assist the existing three-person maintenance team.
Candidates must have: • Extensive supervisory experience • Strong mechanical, electrical and general construction knowledge and experience • Proficient oral and written English skills • Valid drivers license
Salary, bonus potential and miscellaneous incentives to be based on qualifications and experience
DROP OFF RESUME AT HOTEL OR EMAIL TLEWIN@PORTSOFCALLRESORT.COM
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SAIL SHADES CAFÉ & BAR
LINE COOK
• Must have 5 years or more ‘culinary experience • Prep food for Breakfast, lunch & Dinner • Experience in local and Caribbean foods is an asset • Must be able to prepare food according to set menus and recipes. Preparing, sauces / butchery and follow all food safe and hygiene rules. • Basic Pastry, Culinary Arts Training, Skills will be an asset • Scheduling and time keeping reports • Assist with weekly inventory reporting and cost control • Cleaning area and equipment’s is necessary
SAMUEL WILSON
SCHMID MICHEL
FISHERMAN
LABOURER Cleaning outside the
#12 MUSGROVE HILL, KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
NEW PERMIT FOR
SAIL SHADES CAFÉ & BAR, UNIT A103 SOUTH BANK MARINA PLAZA, PROVIDENCIALES. PLEASE COPY RESUME TO SAILSHADESINFO@GMAIL.COM OR CALL 649 -241 9209
November 6-12, 2021
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS LOWER BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
Uses equipment like nets, fishing rods, and traps, to catch fish and other marine life that will be consumed by humans or used as animal feed or bait. Salary: $10 hourly
property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 342-2511
CONTACT: 346-6803
27596
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
27503
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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
27531
THE CONCH SHACK Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales Seeking to employ
JAMES E. DOR
#24 Five Cays, Providenciales Seeking to employ
LABOURER - Cleaning of yard.
NORTHWEST POINT
IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A:
Northwest Point (PSP) #23 Seeking to employ
ASSITANT QUANTITY SURVEYOR
- to prepare various food preparation.
TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist in preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities, cost estimates. • Assist in producing cost analysis for repair and maintenance project works. • Keeping up to date with current technology including energy saving and efficiency. • Performing risk, value management and cost control and providing responses to commercial risks. • Preparing and analyzing costing for tenders using Standard Method of Measurement. • Providing advice on contractual claims. • Conduct site visits and produce valuation reports on progress of completed work and arranging payments. • Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• A good command of the use of estimation software. • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Including Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint) • Good knowledge of architectural design and construction technology. • Good knowledge of materials and up-to-date uses of materials and prices. • High level of written and oral communication skills. • Experience in budgeting. • Knowledge of other computer software such as Bluebeam Revu, AutoCad, Planswift • Ability and commitment to work as a team and to achieve deadlines. • Knowledge and experience in Green Technology. • Knowledge in Standard Method of Measurement (SMM) and NRM (New Rules of Measurement).
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of Eight (8) years’ experience in the estimating and construction field – i.e. preparing quantities and estimates, properties and uses of materials, carrying out valuation and site inspections for quality control. SALARY: $ 2,000.00 Monthly HOURS OF WORK: Monday-Friday, 40 hours weekly.
CHEF
EMAIL ALL APPLICATIONS TO BASSETT-27@ HOTMAIL.COM $6.25-$15.00 HOUR BELONGERS CAN ALSO APPLY TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT FOR POSITIONS. CONTACT 1-649-242-8792 FOR FURTHER DETAILS. 27601
27545
ARE YOU A FIREARMS LICENSE HOLDER? If you meet these 3 requirements, we could have you working soon. Depending on our needs in your area. Security Management Services Ltd is looking to recruit full time and part time Armed Guards.
BELONGERS ONLY NEED TO APPLY. TEL: (649)331-7676
(Cleaning yard, take out trash #69 Kew Town, Providenciales $7.00 (649) 342-5529 Position held by Work Permit Holder
HANDY PRO MAINTENANCE LTD
PAINTER
(apply paint, stains and coating) $9.00 hourly, 231-2763 Shore club road, long bay Positions held by work permit Holder
CP APARTMENTS
LABOURER
(sweep the property, collect leave, clean window) $7.00 hourly, 344-1778 #12 Bible street, Provo Positions held by work permit Holder
is seeking application for:
SERVICE TECHNICIAN Responsibilities: (1) carry out maintenance on all diesel and LPG equipment. (2)Maintenance of gas stations fire systems. (3) Install LPG and Diesel terminals in electrical and emergency stop systems. (4) Liaise with other departments the logistics for the prevention of emergency stops.
CONTACT: 341-2460
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
27529
(cleaning outside the property, dispose of trash) $6.50 hourly, 2442830 #19, Kew Town, Provo Position held by work permit holder
WATERLOO PLAZA, GRAND TURK, TCI
Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, heating, and air conditioning system. Salary: $7.00 Hourly Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
MONIQUE J. MISSICK
LABOURER
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLY. ALSO SEND ALL RESUMES TO TCIPROBUSINESS@GMAIL.COM AND THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. 27592
KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a
MAINTENANCE WORKER
• Must have at least 8 years experience in LPG and Diesel operations. • Certification in Electronic Technician/Engineer • Trained in using LPG measuring instruments • Quality management training • Good spoken and written communication Salary starts at $2000 monthly minimum
CONTACT: TEL: 649-946-1278 QUALIFIED BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 27510
UPHOLSTERY BOYS
TURQUOISE LANDSCAPING
3 UPHOLSTERER
2 GARDENERS & 2 LABOURERS
Gabby Plaza, #494 Millennium Highway, Blue Hill Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
Examine furniture frames, upholstery, springs and webbing to repair furniture and frames. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
27506
27275
TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES
TIMENY WIDELIN
CONTACT: 246-1000
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR BOARD.
DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE AS A SECURITY GUARD?
MONIQUE LOUIS
-to assist the head chef in various food preparation.
Unit N104, Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Telephone: (649)231-7713 Email: Dominique.durham@futurebuildconsult.com
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FULL TIME OR PART TIME JOB?
LABOURER
COOK
FUTURE BUILD CONSULTANCY LTD.
SECURITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD
#8 LEEWARD DRIVE, LONG BAY PROVIDENCIALES
• Must have previous gardening experience and be familiar with landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers etc. • Must be willing to carry out work such as heavy lifting, digging, weeding, trimming and plant waste removal • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Must have a clean police record and provide employers references on request • Pay - $6.50 - $7.00/hr. depending on experience
Contact: 649-332-4280 or email: turquoiselandscaping@tciway.tc to arrange an interview
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are for work permit renewals 27591
November 6-12, 2021 SNIP AND CLIP BARBERSHOP
STANLY MARCUS LIGHTBOURNE
107 THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a
Stingray Street, Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a
BARBERS
2 DOMESTIC WORKERS
Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 241-7364
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
27558
ALL ABOUT YOU
ALICE & ALICE SHOPPING CENTER Airport Road, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER (RENEWAL)
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis. Salary: $6.25 per hour
CONTACT: 231-3892
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT 27598
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Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $150.00 Weekly
CONTACT: 232-2267
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27553
SUNNY FOODS BLUE HILLS Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Phone: 649-946-8384 Is seeking to Employee following positions:
2 X LABOURER(S)
• Responsible for doing Manuel work • Loading and unloading Container • Assisting in stocking shelves • Should be physically fit to lift products 50lb or
more. • Being able to work at heights • Committed to work flexible hours, days, nights, weekends and holidays. Salary $6.50 per hour.
CONTACT: 946-8384
SURFE CONSTRUCTION
T&C SECRETARIAL SERVICES
CARPENTER
MAINTENANCE WORKER
Northwest Central, Blue Hills Is seeking a
Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $12.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 231-9209
This Position is for first time work permit interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of the resume to the Labour Department. 27600
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 27579
WILSON CIRCLE, BLUE HILLS 649-331-2251 Acting on behalf of
BELONY BIEN-AIME
- $10.00/Hourly Maintain mechanical equipment and buildings. Tasks include plumbing work, flooring repair, electrical.
THE NANA CENTER BOUTIQUE & SPA
NAIL TECHNICIAN
- $10.00/Hourly Basic manicures, artificial nails, hand massages, and pedicures.
RT CONSTRUCTION
MASON
- $8.00/Hourly Repairs and maintains buildings. Mixes mortar; lays bricks, makes and repairs steps and plasters. BELONGERS ARE TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD 27575
TCI BEST CONSTRUCTION
T&J GROCERY STORE
EXPLORER VENTURES (TCI) LTD.
MASON
CLEANER
CAPTAIN
SNAKE HILL, BLUE HILLS Is seeking a - $10 HOURLY Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones.
CARPET LAYER $9.00 HOURLY Installing carpet
GARDENER
$6.50 HOURLY Weeding of premises and keeping surrounding clean
CONTACT: 331-3887
THESE POSITIONS IS FOR A FIRST TIME APPLICANT BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD
27541
Residence, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 345-1179
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
27532
TDMG LOOKING FOR: LABOURS
• Operate and care for construction equipment and machines. Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards. Load or unload construction materials. • Put together and take apart temporary structures, such as scaffolding. Remove, fill, or compact earth. • Follow instructions from supervisors.
CARPENTERS
• Installing wooden structures such as roofing frames, rafters, partitions, joists and stud work • Designing and installing cabinets, shelving, fitted furniture, drywall and insulation • Adding fixtures and fittings such as door handles, locks, hinges and closures • Calculating the number of fasteners required for each job • Liaising with clients, suppliers and other construction professionals
MECHANICS
• Conduct regular maintenance on machinery, systems, and automotive vehicles. • Assemble mechanical components according to specifications. Examine machines and oversee diagnostic tests to determine functionality problems. • Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records. WORK HOURS: 7AM TO 5PM. MONDAY TO SATURDAY $9-17 PER HR. QUALIFIED BELONGER CANDIDATES SHOULD SEND THEIR APPLICATIONS TO: INFO@TDMGLTD.COM AND LABOUR DEPARTMENT Deadline: November 1st, 2021
Explorer Ventures (TCI) Ltd. is a scuba liveaboard diving company operating out of Providenciales. The company requires an experienced Captain with a current 200 Ton (ITC) Master's license with full STCW-95/2010 who is also a certified SCUBA diver (Dive master or Instructor preferred). Must have substantial experience on vessels greater than 100 Ft. Strong customer service background and fluency in English is required. Previous liveaboard experience preferred and must employee must live onboard the vessel, with one day shore leave each week. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Interested persons are asked to apply by email to Nelson Riollano, at jobs@ExplorerVentures.com (Prospective applicants who are Islanders are invited to also send copies of their applications to the Board). Starting salary: $2000/month 27587
WE ARE HIRING! LINE COOKS
Minimum 1 year experience required, ability to handle high line volume, cooking food effectively according to orders, works well in a team environment and speaks English. $10-$13/hr., salary commensurate with experience.
BREAKFAST COOKS
Minimum 1 year experience required, ability to handle high volume breakfast service, works well with others and speaks English. $9-$11/hr., salary commensurate with experience.
PREP COOKS
Experience preferred, demonstrable knife skills, ability to handle high volume, works well with others and speaks English. $8-$10/hr., salary commensurate with experience.
DISHWASHERS
No experience required, able to handle high volume and maintain a clean station, works well in team environment and speaks English. $6.25-$8/hr., salary commensurate with experience. In addition to hourly rates you will share in the gratuity pool distributed in line with Turks & Caicos laws. TURKS ISLANDERS ONLY WITH PROOF OF STATUS APPLY IN PERSON WITH CV OUTSIDE OUR BUSY HOURS OF 12-3PM AT:
SOMEWHERE CAFE AND LOUNGE CORAL GARDENS RESORT
27519
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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
November 6-12, 2021
The TCIAA is accepting applications for the following positions:
The TCIAA is accepting applications for the following position:
MECHANIC
ACCOUNTANT - RECONCILIATION
PURPOSE OF JOB To provide the highest levels of Care and Maintenance to all associated equipment owned and Managed by TCIAA. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES • Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters. • Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage. • Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems. • Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards. • To provide the highest levels of Care and Maintenance to all associated equipment owned and Managed by TCIAA. • Plan, Direct and Coordinate the operation of vehicle maintenance and repair programs for TCIAA and owned vehicles. Prepares and directs in-service training programs for newly employed personnel. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of vehicular maintenance and repair. • Performs related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of vehicular maintenance and repair. • A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. • Operate a computer and assigned office equipment. • Knowledge of the principles of organization and administration. • Ability to supervise the work of others. • More than 10 years’ Experience qualified as an Engineer/Mechanic • Have knowledge of RFFS Vehicles • Sound ability to inspect new vehicles and equipment for compliance with contract specifications. • Profound knowledge of mechanical principles and theories. • Exceptional ability to prioritize own work and meet project and program deadlines. • Immense ability in the repair and maintenance of complex mechanical, electrical hydraulic and pneumatic power systems. • Great understanding of established safety practices and equipment care procedures and demonstrated ability to instruct others in such practices and. SUMMARY This position will greatly enhance the TCIAA efficiency in terms of decreasing the downtime of Equipment. In addition, this individual will ensure the RFFS meets all regulatory requirements in terms of availability and performance of Fire Vehicles. Salary Range: $38,400.00 to $41,400.00 per annum.
JOB PURPOSE: To assist the Financial Controller in the day-to-day accounting and operations of the Finance Department. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Summarize revenue and expense performance compared to budget, forecast and prior year actuals • Coordinate across multiple stakeholders to ensure that billing deadline are met and revenues are collected • Ensure that all Bank Accounts Reconciliation and Analysis are accurate at the end of each month • Perform ad-hoc analysis and financial modelling in an effort to aid decision making by the senior accounting team • Update and maintain financial presentations for the senior accounting team • Provide insights to the senior accounting team to inform financial decisions • Provide financial systems support to our project team as and when needed, • Manage the Debtors accounts • Ensure efficient and effective filing is in place • Ensure accurate and complete accounting and financial reporting in compliance with IAS and Company policies • Must be able to manage a large Payroll process • Manage revenue recognition and costs in compliance with Company policies • Collaborate closely with business partners and Concessionary Operations EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in finance, or accounting; • Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in accounting/finance in the Aviation Industry (Preferred); • Experience in partnering across different teams/departments; • Experience in communicating with senior management; • Experience in managing deadlines; • Strong verbal and written communication skills; • Technical expertise with ability to work with large amounts of data, build financial models, key statistics, and visual charts; • Proficient in Microsoft Software Suite; • Proficient in Computerized Accounting Programs (Sage 50 and Sage Fixed Assets); • High analytical skills; • High knowledge on GL and SL review, analysis, and presentation; • Experience with Financial Statement Preparation, Review, and Budgeting Salary Range: $46,000.00 to $48, 300.00 per annum. INTEREST PERSONS MUST SUBMIT THEIR RESUME, COVER LETTER AND PROOF OF STATUS BEFORE NOVEMBER 19, 2021 TO:
INTEREST PERSONS MUST SUBMIT THEIR RESUME, COVER LETTER AND POLICE RECORD BEFORE NOVEMBER 19, 2021 TO: Human Resources Manager Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority Providenciales International Airport Telephone# 649-941-8692, Fax# 9415996. Email: hrrecruitmento@tciairports.com
POST LOCATION: FINANCE DEPARTMENT - PROVIDENCIALES
27544
Human Resources Manager Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority Providenciales International Airport Telephone# 649-941-8692, Fax# 9415996. Email: hrrecruitment@tciairports.com
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27543
November 6-12, 2021
VACANCIES FLEURIDOR MOTORS
MECHANIC
$7-12 per hour Change and fix parts in the cars, change oil, do service, etc. #59 South Dock Road 649-241-7341
DISCOUNT CAR RENTAL
MECHANIC
$7-12 per hour Change and fix parts in the cars, change oil, do service, etc. 567 Blue Hills 649-347-2093
CARRINGTON WILLIAMS
DOMESTIC WORKER $6.25 per hour Clean, Cook, wash, etc. Miracle cl, Blue Hills 649-347-2093
ONLY BELONGER APPLY NEW/ RENEWAL WORK PERMIT
27502
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
ALLAN PARKER
North Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER Duties: To clean and maintain premises By removing all trash and debris inside And outside at job sites and assist skill workers and any other duties as may be necessary. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.
ANDY LIGHTBOURNE
Palm Grove, Grand Turk. Is seeking to employ a
TILE-LAYER
LABOURER
Duties: To prep suffices and to lay tiles according to plans and any other duties as may be Assigned. SALARY: $8.00 per hour.
CONTACTS: 242-1358
Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Office. This position is currently held by a Work Permit holder. 27612
ELOISA DICKENSON South District, Salt Cay Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning, mopping sweeping, and care for an elderly person and any other Chores as needed. SALARY: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 245-6387
Duties: To clean and maintain premises By removing all trash and debris inside And outside at job sites and assist skill workers and any other duties as may be necessary. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.
CONTACT: 244-4724
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder. 27614
GODFREY WILLIAMS/ TOWN TIGERS CLUB West Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning, mopping sweeping, cleaning club by sweeping and mopping and any other Chores as needed. SALARY: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 332-5107
HANDYMAN CONSTRUCTION
North Back Salina, Grand Turk
LABOURER
Duties: To clean and maintain premises By removing all trash and debris inside And outside at job sites and assist skill workers and any other duties as may be necessary. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. ThIs Position is currently held by A work permit holder. 27617
Belongers are encouraged To send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder. 27448
HELEN SIMMONS
KAREEM L. WILLIAMS Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
TAILOR Duties: To sew and
HELPER Duties: Clean and
Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning, mopping sweeping, and care for an elderly person and any other Chores as needed. SALARY: $6.50 per hour
make Men and women’s clothing. To mend and adjust clothing To fit customers. SALARY: $8.00 per hour
CONTACT: 242-2085
CONTACT: 232-5588
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This is a first time work permit application.
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TIBOR’S MACHINE SHOP LTD.
22 Cooper Jack Bay Rd, Industrial Park, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands BWI. is looking to fill the following positions:
Belongers are asked to submit A copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This is a first time work permit application.
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WELDER HELPERS • Assist lead welders in performing welding, brazing, thermal, and arc cutting operations • Use hoists, wrenches, and hammers to lift, move, and clamp work materials into position or onto tables • Oversee the scheduled maintenance of welding and fitting equipment to ensure they are operational • Evaluate workpieces to ensure they are free of defect and conform to set specs • Cleans work pieces to remove impurities, such as slag, rust and grease using hand tools such as wire brush, portable grinder, hand scraper or chemical solutions to ensure smooth surface. • Connect hand torches to fuel gas cylinders or electric power source • Maintain good knowledge of welding techniques and processes • Read and interpret blueprints for a welding project. • Experienced in SMAW / GMAW / GTAW & oxy-fuel welding / cutting • Must have a valid trade specific certification Wage starts at: $6.25 per hr.
CERTIFIED WELDERS • Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering components • Operates drill presses, power saws, grinders, metal lathes and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools • Analyze sample parts, blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations • Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time. • Experienced in SMAW / GMAW / GTAW & oxy-fuel welding / cutting • Must have a valid trade specific certification with at least 5 years working experience. • Wage starts at: $8.00 per hr.
LABOURERS
CONTACT: 242-2406
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. ThIs Position is currently held by A work permit holder. 27616
Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
HELP WANTED
CONTACT: 241-6120
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder. 27613
E & V CONSTRUCTION Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
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LEA ASTWOOD
dust Shelves and goods, stock Shelves and assist customers. SALARY: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 242-7447
Belongers are encouraged to Submit a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a Work permit holder. 27611
• • • •
Clean metal works Positive attitude and eager to assist Miscellaneous painting Clean and maintain a clean shop, machines, equipment, and any incoming jobs • Assist in repairs/welding/machining when required. • Operate specific equipment in a safe and efficient way per supervisor’s instruction • Able to operate power and hand tools • Provide manual labor assistance on various tasks and assignments Wage starts at $6.25 per hr.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN CONTACT 941-5802/ EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO ancha@tiborsmachineshop.com, or send resume to the Labour Board. POSITIONS FOR RENEWAL WORK PERMIT HOLDERS; BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY
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46 CLASSIFIEDS RAFAELA MORRIS LIGHTHOUSE ROAD GRAND TURK. Is seeking to employ a
CARPENTER Duties: To Install
Structures and fixtures, Doors, Windows, install roofing System and must be able to use electrical tools. Salary: $8.00 per hour
CONTACT: 241-5785
Belongers are asked to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This position is Currently held by a work permit holder.27610
November 6-12, 2021
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WALKER CONSTRUCTION Robinson St., Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
LABOURERS
His responsibilities are pick up yard waste and clean up construction sites. Salary: $7.00 hourly
CONTACT: 241-9355
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
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SMITH CORIELAN Blue Hills. 345-3914
LABOURER $6.50 per hr
Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, trim trees and collect leaves, dispose of trash and garbage. THESE POSITIONS ARE FOR RENEWAL AND TRANSFER OF WORK PERMITS APPLICATIONS. BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCIALES. ONLY PERSONS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. DEADLINE TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS NOVEMBER 15TH 2021 27535
JEAN AGENOR Mara Plaza, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a
HOUSEKEEPER
Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms inspected according to standards. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
JOHNSON MOBILE MECHANIC
Robinson Apartment, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
MECHANIC
CONTACT: 347-8726
Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. Salary: $500.00 Weekly
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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 27623
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
CONTACT: 346-3479
AVRIL CONSTRUCTION
Leeward Highway, Southern Shores, Unit 1, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
PAINTER
• Must have at least 5 years of experience • Salary $10 per hour • Duties: prepare/install Drywall, apply paint, stains • And coating on interior and exterior walls • Must have a clean drivers license Belongers are encouraged to send copy of their RESUMES TO LABOUR DEPARTMENT, CONTACT: (649) 241 6461 CURRENTLY HELD BY W/P HOLDER
Momentous Ltd. is seeking qualified individuals for the following positions. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements will be considered. All candidates must be willing to work unusual hours including weekends and public holidays. All candidates must be non-smokers, must have a valid passport, and ability to travel globally. Applicants will be required to pass a written skills and fluency (English) test. These positions are not currently occupied by Work Permit holders. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to forward resumes to the Labour Board.
Momentous Ltd. is seeking a qualified individual for the following position. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements will be considered. All candidates must be willing to work unusual hours including weekends and public holidays. All candidates must be non-smokers, must have a valid passport, and be able to travel globally. Applicants will be required to pass a written skills and fluency (English) test. This position is not currently occupied by a Work Permit holder. Qualified Turks Islander applicants are invited to forward resumes to the Labour Board.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
ASSISTANT MANAGER
CONVENTIONS AND REGISTRY OPERATIONS
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: ● Running day-to-day operations for registry - marketing, strategic planning, growth. ● Plan upcoming conventions and events around the globe. ● Attend conventions and events and manage their execution. ● In the events jurisdiction, hire and manage local staff to execute the event. ● Create and manage a budget for each event, delivering the event within that budget. ● On the ground troubleshooting and operations of the convention and event. ● Advise on strategies for growing conventions and events globally. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: ● Must have 5+ years experience in business in a sales capacity ● Must have 2+ years experience with project management; creating and managing project and event budgets ● Must have 2+ years experience developing, planning, managing and executing conventions and other events globally ● Must have 2+ years hiring and managing staff at various events and conferences in different countries ● Must have extensive sales and client relations experience ● Experience in negotiating contracts for convention and event space ● Experience developing and implementing lead generation strategies ● Strong interpersonal and communications skills are required ● Must have experience developing long term and short term business plans ● Experience with Adobe Suite and Creatives is an asset – Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat DC etc. ● Experience with Project Management software is an asset – Scum, Redbooth, Asana, Basecamp ● Experience managing web content on Drupal and WordPress is an asset ● Must have a Degree from a reputable University - preferably with Communications and Marketing as focus ● Must be fluent (Written & Oral) in English – second language is an asset ● Must have the ability to travel globally easily without visa’s. Applications can be submitted online at
www.momentous.com
BUSINESS AND MARKETING OPERATIONS
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
● Overall management of day-to-day business and marketing operations ● Maintain current corporate documents and manage all corporate filings ● Manage and negotiate all contracts (i.e. Leases) and policies (i.e. Insurance) ● Liaise with suppliers for general office functions and maintain inventory ● Create and interpret reports (i.e. marketing, financial, inventory, clients) ● Business analytics, marketing reporting, and suggestions; financial and operational ● Manage all marketing initiatives and assets ● Website development, dns management, domain and sub domain creation ● Maintain and support all IT, including network and email setups and management, as well as hardware and software installation ● Domain portfolio management
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
● Must have a Bachelor of Commerce degree from a recognized university ● 2+ years of working in an operations role within an office environment ● 2+ years experience with marketing analytics and reporting ● 2+ years of advanced experience with Adobe Pro and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.) ● 2+ years creating and implementing systems and procedures ● 2+ years of website development experience, WordPress preferable ● 2+ years experience with marketing, social media, Canva, Photoshop, photo editing, and photography ● Experience managing, supervising, and maintaining physical premises ● Experience working directly with the owner/s and/or director/s ● Experience building strong relationships with clients and suppliers ● Advanced demonstrated experience creating and managing budgets and projects ● Domain industry knowledge required, including dns, czds, tlds, ngtlds, etc ● Familiarity and capability to create domains and subdomains with use of FileZilla ● Must have the ability to travel globally easily without visa’s. Applications can be submitted online at
www.momentous.com.
27620
November 6-12, 2021
D&M CONSTRUCTION
BACK SALINA GRAND TURK, Is seeking to employ
2 LABOURERS
Duties: Cleaning outside the property with a sweeper, pick-up yard waste and collecting leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.50 per hourly
2 DOMESTIC WORKERS
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, cleaning bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. salary: $ 6.25 hourly.
2 CARPENTERS
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Follow blueprints and build plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.
2 TILEMANS AND ONE MASON
Repairs maintains and alters building walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar, lays bricks and stones and or concrete sidewalks, makes and repairs steps and plasters.
1 STEEL MAN
Cut, position and bolt down steel bars to reinforce concrete.
CONTACT: (649) 333 1674 EMAIL: DMAGENCYCONSULTANT@GMAIL.COM
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 27622
NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. of Cherokee Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following properties pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
PARCEL 60702/189/K2
Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill – Two-bedroom, One-bathroom condominium unit located in Plantation Hills, Providenciales. Registered Proprietor: Douglas Fenimore and Clementina Fenimore
PARCEL 60004/254
Northwest and North Central – Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom Single Family home on approximately 0.20 acres, located at Highland Estates, Blue Hills, Providenciales. Registered Proprietor: Jefferson Fleming and Carla Marie Cesar-Fleming The auction will be held at the office of Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited, 88 Cherokee Road, Providenciales at 11 o’clock in the morning on Friday the 19th day of November 2021. 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.
27619
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NV LIMITED seeks a
PROPERTY MANAGER NV Limited, is a property management, landscaping and small contracting company. We seek to provide top flight customer service, rapid turnaround and attention to detail to our property owners. We require a highly motivated, diplomatic, self-starting manager. The successful candidates must have: • 2-5 years work experience in hospitality, marketing, legal or related business • At least one year of management or other leadership experience • A bachelor or associate degree or diploma in a relevant field • Valid drivers license and own vehicle • Outstanding language and interpersonal skills YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Obtaining business licenses Paying accommodation tax Inspecting properties for rentability Meeting with owners Corresponding with and greeting guests Coordinating repairs to properties Supervising cleaning staff Business development
Please send resume, cover letter and references to: resumes@nvtci.com.
Group General Manage Position Title Company Address Salary Range Closing Date
Group General Manager The Hotel Operating Co. Ltd. 218 Lower Bight Rd, Grace Bay, Providenciales $100k - $175k annually Friday, November 19th
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES The group general manager will function as the primary strategic business leader of the company’s portfolio of boutique resorts with particular attention to business operations, brand execution, human resources, financial performance, employee and guest satisfaction, sales & marketing, revenue generation, and delivering a return on investment. OTHER DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • Design, develop, implement, and monitor brand vision, mission, values, and standards of operation, • Underwrite future projects related to brand growth and expansion, • Recruit, develop, train, and monitor senior resort team leaders, • Implement brand SOPs for all projects, • Develop business plans for all projects, • Develop operational and capex budgets for all projects, and • Monitor performance across all business disciplines and make necessary adjustments to ensure financial success. QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role with a 5-star resort/hotel operator • Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Hotel or Business Management • Fluent in Spanish is a plus • Member of any applicable professional organizations is positive • Previous experience with tourism management at c-suite/board level If interested in applying, please send your CV and supporting documents via email to Mark Clarke markrclarke@gmail.com . Applicants should also send copies of the above documents to the TCI Employment & Services Department. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY VACANT. ONLY SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
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48 CLASSIFIEDS ALLSTAR STORE FRATERNITY PLAZA, LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a
STORE HELPER Clean the store, dusting,
sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 346-2332
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27485
PEOPLE SERVICE DELIVERY New Subdivision, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 246-8412
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position
27390
November 6-12, 2021
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VIRGINIA L. ROBINSON
CAICEDO PUB
DAPHNE SMITH
DOMESTIC WORKER
CHEF
DOMESTIC WORKER
Back Salina, Grand Turk seeks
To do household chores salary $ 6.50 an hour
TEL: 2418797
This position is for work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department
27490
PASTOR REQUIREMENTS: PREACHING, TEACHING, SOUL WINNING, SONGLEADING, COUNSELING AND BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP. Salary: $400.00 ADDRESS/CONTACTS: TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH BOTTLE CREEK, NORTH CAICOS (649) 242-4070
The position is currently held by a work permit holder All Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to apply within the labour Department 27443
BEHIND BALLPARK Is seeking to employ a
Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 232-7256
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
27486
GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a
Salary: $400 per month CONTACT: 232-4454
Positions held by work permit holder Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department
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GUTROOF CONSTRUCTION
36 subdivision Five Cays, Providenciales, (TCI)
With knowledge of multiple welding and cutting processes. Metalworking and fabrication experience.
Minor repairs around property. Salary: $6.50 hourly
WELDER MAINTENANCE
CONTACT :432-3945
Position held by work permit holder. Belonger are asked to send resume to labour board 27491
LABOURER
PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING
DRAFT EIA BBF COOPER JACK LTD DEVELOPMENT AND BEACH CREATION PROJECT, COOPER JACK, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS The DRAFT Environmental Impact Assessment ("EIA”) for BBF Cooper Jack Ltd. Planning Application reference number PR.14931 and PR 14943 for the Beach creation/ T Head Pier/ Beach Stabilization (Groynes)/ creation of boat slips. – 60720/ 93-99 & 100 & 60721/ 92 & 145, Cooper Jack Road, Cooper Jack, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands which has been submitted in accordance with Section 45 (1) b of the Physical Planning Ordinance and condition 7 of the Grant of Outline Development Permission dated January 13, 2021, has been finalized and is available online for public review at the following: Environmental Impact Assessment (PR-14931 & PR-14943) - https://online. fliphtml5.com/pejq/vvdw/ Terms of Reference for an EIA for The Strand Turks & Caicos (PR14941 & PR14943) - https://fliphtml5.com/pejq/tttb Hard copies of the EIA Draft Report are also available at the Department of Planning offices in Providenciales and Grand Turk for public review. Comments on the Draft EIA report can be sent to the Department of Planning at planningconsultation@gov.tc or to the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales or at South Base, Grand Turk by November 24, 2021. A public consultation meeting on the Draft EIA will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 at the Department of Planning, Providenciales at 5:00 p.m.
Acting on behalf of
D & B TILE
Millennium Highway 232-3465
TILE SETTER
- POSITION HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER • Stocking shelves and freezer • off load pallets when new shipment arrives • Rate 7.00 per hour
NOTICE OF
INTERESTED CANDIDATE MAY CONTACT THE EMPLOYER AT 1 (649) 241 1252 OR THE EMAIL A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT THIS POSITION IS FOR WORK PERMIT RENEWAL 27494
P&D
MAX’S MINI MART
ADDRESS: 54 AIRPORT ROAD , PROVIDENCIALES CONTACT 946-4726 .RESUMES CAN BE FAXED TO 941-3425 AND THE LABOR DEPARTMENT, PROVIDENCIALES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
SKY SPRAY
Caicos Depot Unit 18 Seeking hire a
- $8.00 Hourly Install materials on floors, walls, ceilings, countertops. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood.
J & JF CONSTRUCTION
241-0663
PLUMBER 27500
-$10.00 Hourly Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc
CARLTON HIGGS
Glass Shack, Providenciales 331-0288
DOMESTIC WORKER
-$6.25 Hourly Clean house and laundry.
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 27487
ENGINEERING SURVEYOR
NEW WORK PERMIT This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Surveying and Geographics with experience in marine bathymetric surveys would be an asset. • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS. • Leading the survey crew in the field performing a variety of surveys in land and at sea • Capturing and preparing as built survey drawings with detail sections. • Positioning and holding the vertical rods, or targets, that surveying equipment operators use for sighting to measure angles, distances, and elevations. • Using GPS, RTK System and Total station in setting out positions of structures. • Prepare reports and keep accurate record and research records; maintain surveying files. • Assist in supervising site team and trades. • Carry out surveying on multiple projects. • Assist in the development of methods and procedures for conducting field surveys. • Use equipment and tools to accurately measure land features. (Longitudes, latitudes) • Build maps, sketches, and charts. • Daily reporting and attendance of meeting with the Director of Operations & Project Manager. Salary is based on experience
Smith Warner (Turks & Caicos) Ltd Sandbrook Law, Third floor Grace way House Grace way Plaza, Providenciales Submit applications to chris@smithwarner.com
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27493
November 6-12, 2021
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The Source Ltd
PAINTER An experience painter is needed to work with our Maintenance Staff - He/She should possess the following skills:• Prepare paint surface by washing walls. • Repairing holes. • Removing old paint. • Choosing paint and other
material needed for the job at hand. • Mixing, matching and applying paints and other finishes to various surfaces. • Cleaning job site and any other task assigned. • This position pays $8.00 per hour.
PERSONS INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE ABOVE POSITIONS ARE ASKED TO EMAIL THEIR RESUME TO HR@THESOURCE.TC AND SEND A COPY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR.
CARPENTER
• Must have at least 8 years experience in LPG and Diesel operations. • Certification in Electronic Technician/Engineer • Trained in using LPG measuring instruments • Quality management training • Good spoken and written communication Salary starts at $2000 monthly minimum
CONTACT: TEL: 649-946-1278 QUALIFIED BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD
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HOLLY FORBES
SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Qualifications and Experience:
5 years’ experience in resort environment. Certificate of Mixology required. Commitment to deliver a high level of service to both Guests and Members. Passionate about mixology and industry trends. Ability to train and instruct Club Bartenders in raising their level of knowledge. Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Vast knowledge of wines, wine regions and wine pairing. Effective communication skills are required. Second language would be an asset. Salary to commensurate with experience.
Breezy Brae, Grand Turk. Is seeking to employ a
WATERLOO PLAZA, GRAND TURK, TCI is seeking application for:
Responsibilities: (1) carry out maintenance on all diesel and LPG equipment. (2) Maintenance of gas stations fire systems. (3) Install LPG and Diesel terminals in electrical and emergency stop systems. (4) Liaise with other departments the logistics for the prevention of emergency stops.
CERTIFIED MIXOLOGIST
27397
Duties: To Install Structures and fixtures, Doors, Windows, install roofing System and must be able to use electrical tools. Salary: $8.00 per hour
CONTACT: 431-2529
Belongers are asked to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This position is Currently held by a work permit holder. 27478
BARTENDERS
5 years’ experience in luxury resort environment. Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills. Vast knowledge of bar beverages and wines. Must keep with industry trends and be able to create new and unique drink recipes. Bar setup/close, restock, inventory control and area sanitation. This position would require staying on the Cay for scheduled shifts. The wage to commensurate with experience.
FINE DINING SERVER
3 years’ experience in a luxury resort environment. Wine knowledge and pairing a must as is fine dining table service. Individual requires exceptional customer service skills and good communications skills. Must be willing to train staff members to enhance their skills. The position would require staying on the Cay for scheduled shifts. The wage to commensurate with experience.
2 LAUNDRY ATTENDANTS
5 years’ experience in a luxury resort environment. Well organized individuals to be responsible for the day-to-day Resort Laundry facility. Sorting, cleaning, folding and organizing hotel linens. Some heavy lifting is required. The wage to commensurate with experience.
BOAT CAPTAINS KAMALA ROBERTS Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
LABOURER Duties: To clean and maintain premises Remove all trash and debris by disposing of it at the dump site and any Other chores as assigned. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.
CONTACT: 441-4005
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder. 24777
JOSEPH IFORES JEAN BAPTISTE Back Salina, Grand Turk
LABOURER
Duties: To clean and maintain premises Remove all trash and debris by disposing of it at the dump site and any Other chores as assigned. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.
CONTACT: 347-5445
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder. 27477
WRIGHTFULLY FIT FITNESS CENTER Unit 23 / 24 Saltmills plaza Grace bay road
FRONT DESK ATTENDANT
Greeting customers signing up new members , renewing current memberships opening or closing the gym, keep the gym in order by re racking weights , light cleaning , ordering supplies . 7. 00 hr
FRONT DESK MANAGER
Must have your own vehicle, managing the club’s software, books , inventory, ordering supplies, emails, social media networking, Assistant to the CEO. $10.00 hr
CONTACT NUMBER 649 941 3300
Between 9am and 4pm Or email resume to john@wrightfullyfit.com Positions are vacant. Also welcoming certified independent trainers that wants to train clients here at Wrightfully Fit or outsource our spacious Aerobic classroom 27437
JENNIFER FORBES
Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Duties: Regular housekeeping which includes Cleaning, mopping sweeping, and care for an elderly person and any other Chores as needed. SALARY: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 244-4427
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. ThIs Is a first time work permit application. 27383
PROVO SEAFOOD LTD. Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
2 CONCH PEELERS
- $ 7.00 Hourly Uses equipment to remove the shell of the conch.
2 FISHERMAN
- Based on Catch Uses equipment like nets, fishing rods, and traps, to catch fish and other marine life.
CONTACT: 649-231-0293
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27380
Immediately- 5 years’ experience Driver’s license and current VHF and TCI Boat Captains license mandatory. Familiar with the waters between North Caicos and Providenciales. Responsible for the transportation of Guests, staff and homeowners to and from Pine Cay. Freight runs and recreational runs will also be required. Assisting with the upkeep of Marine area, Dock maintenance, boat cleaning, boat fueling. Wage to commensurate with experience.
PASTRY CHEF
min 10 years’ experience. Certificate in culinary arts, pastry making & relevant fields. Proven experience as Pastry Chef with great passion and attention to detail and creativity. In depth knowledge of sanitation principals, food prep, baking techniques, and dietary needs such as allergies and gluten free. Must be willing to reside on the Cay for scheduled shifts. Good employment history and clean Police Record required. The salary to commensurate with experience.
GUEST SERVICE AGENTS
2 years’ experience in a Luxury Resort environment. P.O.S. experience a must, night audit or accounting would be an asset. Second language preferred but not mandatory. Computer skills essential as is excellent customer service. Should have attention to detail and be a team player. Must be able to reside on Pine Cay for scheduled shifts. The wage to commensurate with experience.
MARINE LABOURER
2 years’ experience in a Marina environment. Cleaning and minor maintenance on Club and homeowners’ boats. Manning the fuel station, boat mate, dock repairs. Familiar with boat operations and the surrounding waters. TCI Captains license, VHF radio license is required. Must be able to swim and have lifesaving training. Must be able to work outdoors. This position may require residing on Pine Cay. The wage to commensurate with experience.
HOUSE KEEPERS
3 years’ experience in Luxury Resort environment. Assist in the daily operation of Hotel and Villa Housekeeping duties. Some shifts may require staying on Pine Cay. The wage to commensurate with experience.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN SUBMIT RESUME TO:
resort@meridianclub.com hr@meridiancub.com
50 CLASSIFIEDS
Ports of Call Plaza, Grace Bay Road Providenciales TCI, Tel: 649 339-4335
• ensuring that financial records are accurate and up to date. • filing receipts and invoices, preparing statements, updating records in software. • Must have good communication
VACANCIES
TURXX LTD.
NATALIE JEAN CHERVEAUX
DOMESTIC WORKER
DINING ROOM CAPTAIN Ensuring that patrons have pleasurable dining experiences. Duties include resolving customer complaints, monitoring service times and managing reservations. Manage behind the scenes to make sure that food and beverage service runs smoothly. Salary: $7.00 Hourly
: 6.25 per hour Clean, cook, wash, etc. 05 Clover Rd. Five Cays Tel: 649-343-2020
VR SUPERMARKET
CLEANER
: 6.25 per Hour Sweeping, dusting, stocking, supplying 11 Mary Jane Ln. Blue Hills Tel: 649-346-0002
DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS STORE CLERK
CONTACT: 331-4188 OR INFO@ KLOOKISRESTAURANT.COM BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION 27396
$6.25 per hour Received cash, do deposits, inventory, etc. 57 Blue Hills Tel: 649-332-4482
NEW AND RENEWAL WORK PERMIT\ BELONGERS ONLY APPLY. 27434
27412
VAN A1 AUTO
Industrial Drive, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
MECHANIC SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. Salary: $10.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 232-7177
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 27404
Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Duties: Regular housekeeping which includes Cleaning, mopping sweeping, and care for an elderly person and any other Chores as needed. SALARY: $6.50 per hour
STORE CLERK
CONTACT: 245-0255
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. ThIs position Is currently held by a work permit holder. 24775
DUTIES: To assist with open and Prepping store for the days activities set out merchandise for customers to view, to offer assistance and ensure shelves are fully stocked. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.
CONTACT: 344-7487
Belongers are asked to submit a Copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder. 24776
WARD’S CONSULTANCY ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT
LATHAREO K. WILLIAM
Sailfish Dr. Venetian rd. 649-331-4189
CARETAKER
- $6.25 p/h Provide responsible care for children.
RIPPLES RESTAURANT 14 Caribbean Paradise Inn, Grace Bay Tel: 946-5186
HAIRDRESSER
CARPENTER Follow blueprints and
CONTACT: 649-232-7746
PALOMA VARIETY
T-JAY BEEN
West Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
TRIPLE R CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving. Salary: $9.00 Hourly
skills, bookkeeping background • At least 5 years of experience and qualification. • Ability to work long hours and weekends Salary starts at $8.00
EMAIL RESUME TO SANDREWS@CLEARWATERCAPITALTCI.COM (NEW) BELONGER ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
THE DIFFERENCE BARBER SHOP AND SALON Leeward Gates, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a
BOOKKEEPING CLERK WANTED
Lavele Plaza, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a
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DOMESTIC WORKER
-7.00p/h Cleaning restaurant, dining room, bar
FINBAR GRANT
P. O Box 477 Leeward Hwy, 243-2018
DOMESTIC WORKER
- $6.25 p/h Providing regular housekeeping.
Belonger are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the labour board. These position is currently held by work permit holder. 24772
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27469
VAN’S TIRE SHOP INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a
PAINTER
Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. Salary: $8.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 232-7177
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 27402
39 Mangrove Ave. Long Bay Is seeking to employ a
building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $9.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 333-2015
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27410
TUETON WILLIAMS Bottle Creek, North Caicos Phone: 331-8260
HOUSEKEEPER Salary: $1,300.00 Responsibilities: Cooking, cleaning, laundry and the upkeep of all the household activities. ALL INTERESTED TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDERS/ BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY WITH LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
27327
T&C SECRETARIAL SERVICES
Wilson Circle, Blue Hills, 649-331-2251. Acting on behalf of
GEORGINA CASTILLO
MAINTENANCE WORKER
-$10.00 Hourly Maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. Tasks include plumbing work, flooring repair, electrical.
SAMUEL STUBBS
DOMESTIC WORKER
- $6.25 Hourly Sweeping, mopping, clean bathrooms, kitchen, living room, laundering and other housework.
TAKAHINA ROBINSON
BABYSITTER
-$6.25 Hourly Ensuring a safe environment, preparing meals, bathing and dressing children and housework.
Belongers are to apply to the Labour Board
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MARGUERITE ALTIDOR
KENDAL SAUNDERS
KATHLEEN WILLIAMS
TAILOR
CARE TAKER/ BABY SITTER
DOMESTIC WORKER
Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
Palm Grove, Grand Turk
Duties: To sew and make Men and women’s clothing. To mend and adjust clothing To fit customers. SALARY: $8.00 per hour
Duties: To care for a child Must be willing to work long Hours including Saturdays and holidays. Applicant must Be kind and gentle, honest And reliable. SALARY: $6.50 per hour.
CONTACT: 231-6432
CONTACT: 232-1400
Belongers are asked to submit A copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This is a first time work permit application.
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Employment Services Office. This position is Currently held by a work permit Holder. 24774
WATERPLAY
WILBERT JENNINGS
24776
82 Cherokee Road, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a
MECHANIC
Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. Salary: $11.00 Hourly
CONTACT: 231-5417
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board a work permit holder currently holds this position 27374
MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 Hourly
CONTACT: 232-1000
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 27386
Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
Duties: Regular housekeeping Which includes Cleaning, mopping sweeping, and care for an elderly person and any other Chores as needed. SALARY: $6.50 per hour
CONTACT: 247-0216
Belongers are encouraged to Send a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. ThIs position Is currently held by a work permit holder.
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YACHI GLINTON
Breezy Bae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a
DOMESTIC WORKER
Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hourly
CONTACT: 1-649-332-0316
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board a work permit holder currently holds this position 27422
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Sports Interational SMITH VARIETY STORE Back Rd Blue Hills. Is looking to hire a
DOMESTIC WORKER Duties will include cleaning home and store also doing laundry and ironing and any other general cleaning duties as assigned. Must be able to work 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Payrate is $6. 25 per hour.
BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EMAIL THEIR RESUME TO CARE@TCIWAY.TC OR CONTACT: 347-3465; THIS POSITION IS FOR A TRANSFER OF WORK PERMIT. 27626
Real Madrid becomes first team to score 1,000 Champions League goals REAL Madrid became the first team in Champions League/ European Cup history to score 1,000 goals. Karim Benzema coolly
NOTICE OF CANAL WORKS NOTICE DATE: OCTOBER 24, 2021
Karim Benzema celebrates scoring against Shakhtar Donetsk at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
slotted home from close range in the 14th minute to give the Spanish giants the lead against Shakhtar Donetsk at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday evening. He added another in the second half. The Frenchman’s goal also brought up the landmark goalscoring feat for Real Madrid, becoming the first team to reach the 1,000-goal
Acting on behalf of
FRATERNITY PLAZA
Leeward 241-5942
REPAIRMAN
- $10.00 Hourly Minor repairs to the premises and keeping area clean.
All interested parties are advised that BBF Cooper Jack LTD. has obtained Development Permission from the Department of Planning to excavate and dredge minerals from above named Block and Parcels. In accordance with Section 7 of the Minerals (Exploration and Exploitation Ordinance Cap. 9.09) the licensor hereby grants the Licensee, on terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, a license to dredge Minerals from the site for the purpose of dredging, sand mining, widening of canal by 25’9” to 45’9”, raising and widening of Cooper Jack Road.
ORANDO CONSTRUCTION
Chalk Sound 331-0041
CONSTRUCTION LABOURER - $10.00 Hourly
- $10.00/Hourly Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures. Measure, cut, wood, plastic etc.
PAINTER
- $8.00/Hourly
DOMESTIC WORKER
- $6.25 Hourly Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other
ERODE VARIETY STORE
Five Cays 343-6204
DOMESTIC WORKER
- $6.25 Hourly Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.
THE SOURCE LTD
203W Venture House, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI
MASON
Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces.
A Mason is required to work along with the maintenance team and must possess the following skills
MASON
- #10.00/Hourly Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones; makes and repairs steps and plasters.
• • • • • • • • • •
TILER
-$7.50/Hourly Install materials on floors, walls etc. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood.
CONTACT: 244-3319
Belongers are to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
AMANDO TIRES
Blue Hills 341-6493
housework.
27484
BLUE HILLS. IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY A
CARPENTER
Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, mixing concrete, hand tools to workers, and cleaning work site.
Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
ORTEGA CONSTRUCTION SERVICE
- $350/Weekly Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, mixing concrete and basic construction work on site.
in the tournament’s history, including the 105 goals he scored for Real Madrid. Benzema’s two goals on Wednesday were his 74th and 75th Champions League goals, while club legend Raul has 66. The European Cup was introduced in 1955, before it was rebranded to the Champions League in 1992.
NATASHA’S CONSULTANCY
PLANNING APPLICATION NO: PR14711 (BLOCK/PARCEL 60721/93,145,144,143,142, 141,122,123,124, AND 125)
CONSTRUCTION WORKER
mark. German giants Bayern Munich are in second position, with 768 goals while Real’s rivals Barcelona is in third position with 655 goals. The club has had some prolific goal scorers over the years, none more so than Cristiano Ronaldo who, during his nine seasons in Madrid, became the leading scorer
27497
Mix cement using equipment, and/or hand tools. Lay blocks follow blueprint plans or drawings. Cut or breaks concrete using hammers, power saws etc. Remove excess mortar with trowels and hand tools. Fabricates, alters, repair foundation and other related structures or surfaces. Must have proven experience as a mason. Must be willing to work well with the team Must have clean police record. This position pays $9.00 per hour Please note that this position is held by a work permit holder. Remuneration for this position is $9.00.
Interested persons are asked to send a copy of their resume to hr@thesource.tc and send a copy to The Employment Services Department. 27624
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COP26: Fifa signs up to new UN climate targets for sport despite proposing biennial World Cup WORLD football governing body Fifa has agreed to new climate change targets at the COP26 climate conference, despite considering plans for a biennial World Cup. The targets were unveiled as part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and include reaching net zero by 2040 and a 50% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030. Other signatories include the International Olympic Committee, the Premier League, BBC Sport and Formula E. Net zero is when a business or a country achieves an overall balance between the amount of carbon it is emitting and the carbon that it removes from the atmosphere. European football governing body Uefa has also signed up to the overarching targets but, along with Formula 1, it is not on the list
of organisations entering the UN’s existing Race to Zero campaign, a coalition of leading net-zero initiatives. In the summer, Uefa faced criticism for the scheduling of Euro 2020 across 11 countries and the introduction of the Europa Conference League this season increased number of continental club group games by 20%. This formed part of a growing sense in football that certain organisations and actions were at odds with the principles they had signed up to. Fifa, while contemplating proposals to host a World Cup every two years, has also scheduled an expansion to 48 teams for the 2026 tournament in the USA and Canada - both of which will guarantee an increase in carbon emissions. But Fifa president Gianni Infantino stressed his organisation’s
Football’s biggest tournaments will now be hosted under the scrutiny of strict climate targets.
commitment to the UN’s netzero aim, including for future tournaments. “Climate change is affecting lives of entire communities,” he said. “Football is not immune to significant changes around the world with grassroots and elite football being affected. “Our climate strategy lays out our plan to protect our planet and beautiful game by reducing emissions and tackling climate change.” On signing up for the Race to Zero campaign, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters
said: “The Premier League is demonstrating its commitment to a more sustainable future. “Like all sports, football has the power to unite people and we hope that through our work and public commitment to climate change goals, we will also encourage football fans around the world to consider how they can reduce their own carbon footprint.” WHAT HAS BEEN PLEDGED? The Sports for Climate Action Framework was launched three years ago in Poland but had no specific targets, instead committing
signatories to five key principles including reducing overall climate impact and promoting greater environmental responsibility. This mirrored the approach of the wider challenge of getting stakeholders to the negotiating table and therefore it did not build in transparency or accountability. Wednesday’s announcement means that all signatories to the original framework will need to recommit - and as part of the commitment, they agree to submit plans for concrete actions they will take to meet the targets, and to report annually on overall progress.
British athletes told to cut ties with US coach after sexual misconduct allegations LEADING British athletes have been told to cut ties with US coach Rana Reider while the US Centre for SafeSport investigates multiple complaints of sexual misconduct against him. Reider has coached several elite track and field athletes, including British duo Adam Gemili and Daryll Neita. His lawyer says no formal allegations have been made against his client. Ryan Stevens said it was “unfair to drag Rana’s reputation through the mud” before an investigation had happened. In a statement, UK Athletics told its athletes to “cease all association” with Reider until the investigation ends, even though the American, 51, told the Guardian the investigation was “news to me”. The statement read: “As part of UK Athletics commitment to ensuring appropriate conduct is consistent across all areas without any exceptions, we completed additional due diligence where issues have been raised about the support personnel of UK athletes. “Following information from the
British sprinter Adam Gemili has worked with Rana Reider since 2017.
US Centre for SafeSport that multiple complaints of sexual misconduct have been made against coach Rana Reider and that an investigation in the US is imminent, UK Athletics has informed UK athletes currently being coached by him to cease all association until the conclusion of
this process.” Reider has established himself as one of the top track and field coaches in the world having overseen the success of several elite athletes, including Olympic 200m champion Andre de Grasse and four-time triple jump world champion Christian
Taylor. A former UK Athletics employee, Reider trains athletes at the Tumbleweed Track Club in Jacksonville, Florida having recently moved his training base from the Netherlands. Sprinters Gemili, 28, and Neita,
25, have been informed that their membership of UK Athletics’ World Class Programme, and associated funding, will be suspended if they remain part of Reider’s training group. However, UK Athletics will work to secure alternative coaching for them. The US Centre for SafeSport investigates claims of emotional, physical and sexual misconduct in sport, although the independent body has not released a statement relating to Reider. “The motives and timing of the alleged complaints have not been investigated or vetted yet,” Reider’s lawyer Stevens told BBC Sport. “The US Centre for SafeSport has not formally alleged any violations against Rana at this time. We haven’t received a notice of allegations or any evidence of the alleged claims whatsoever. “We look forward to the investigative and vetting process to ensure fairness and due process to Rana. Frankly, it’s unfair to drag Rana’s reputation through the mud before an investigation into any alleged complaints has even taken place.”
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Chinese tennis star accuses former top Communist Party leader of sexual assault A CHINESE tennis star’s explosive #MeToo allegation against a former state leader has been muffled by blanket censorship, with authorities racing to wipe out any mention of a politically sensitive scandal that has reverberated across the Chinese internet. Peng Shuai, 35, a former Wimbledon and French Open doubles champion, on Tuesday accused retired Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli of pressuring her into having sex, according to screenshots of a since-deleted post from Peng’s verified account on Weibo, China’s Twitter-like social media platform. CNN could not independently verify the authenticity of the more than 1,600-word post, and has reached out to Peng for comment, as well as China’s State Council Information Office, which handles press inquires for the central government. In the post, which reads as an open letter to Zhang, she alleges a relationship over an intermittent period that spanned at least 10 years. Peng says she opened her heart to Zhang, who is now 75 years old. “Why did you have to come back to me, took me to your home to force me to have sex with you? Yes, I did not have any evidence, and it was simply impossible to have evidence,” she wrote.
Party. “We must realize how remarkable it is for Peng Shuai to choose to speak out. Few people would have the courage to do that, because it could come at the expense of the safety of yourself and your family,” said Lv Pin, a prominent Chinese feminist now based in New York. Adding to the political sensitivity, the scandal also came just days before a crucial meeting of party elites in Beijing, which is expected to pave the way for Xi Jinping to cement a third term in office.
China’s Peng Shuai in action at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, January 21, 2020.
“I couldn’t describe how disgusted I was, and how many times I asked myself am I still a human? I feel like a walking corpse. Every day I was acting, which person is the real me?” CNN could not reach Zhang, who served on the ruling Communist Party’s seven person Politburo
Standing Committee, the country’s supreme leadership body, from 2012 to 2017 during Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s first term in power. He retired as vice premier in 2018. In China, top leaders of Zhang’s standing remain unapproachable and private even after retirement, which
makes reaching him to comment for this story virtually impossible. China’s fledgling #MeToo movement has targeted academics, NGO workers and celebrities in the past -- with varying results. But this is the first time it has reached the very upper echelons of the Communist
BLANKET CENSORSHIP As Peng’s allegations made waves online, censorship kicked in with a speed and ferocity unseen in any of the country’s previous #MeToo cases. Her lengthy post, published shortly after 10 p.m. on Tuesday, was deleted in under 30 minutes. Screenshots of it had initially circulated widely across social media and in private chat groups, but soon they were censored too, along with other posts discussing the case. Peng’s verified account, which has more than half a million followers, remains on Weibo as of Wednesday evening. But it has been blocked from searches. All comment sections under her previous posts have been shut down too. (CNN)
India appoint former captain Dravid as head coach INDIA have appointed former captain Rahul Dravid as head coach to replace the outgoing Ravi Shastri. Batting legend Dravid, 48, will take charge in all three formats at the end of the ongoing Men’s T20 World Cup, starting with New Zealand’s tour of India in November and December. Former all-rounder Shastri, 59, took over in 2017 and his contract finishes at the end of the T20 World Cup. “It is an absolute honour to be appointed head coach,” said Dravid. “There are some marquee multiteam events in the next two years, and I look forward to working with the players and the support staff to
achieve our potential.” The next Men’s T20 World Cup is set to take place in Australia in October and November next year, before India host the next Men’s 50over World Cup in 2023. The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) announced the news during India’s T20 World Cup win over Afghanistan on Wednesday. Right-hander Dravid is the fourth-highest men’s Test run-scorer of all time, with 13,288 runs and 36 centuries in 164 matches at an average of 52.31. He led India in 25 Tests after Sourav Ganguly was removed as captain in 2005, winning only eight matches, but in 2007 did lead his
Rahul Dravid (right) coached India Under-19s to their 2018 World Cup win over Australia.
side to their first series victory in England since 1986. Dravid also scored 10,889 runs in 344 one-day internationals, with 12 centuries at an average of 39.16. Dravid retired from ODIs in 2011, having not been part of the World Cup-winning squad earlier that
year, before retiring from Test and domestic cricket in 2012. He is currently director of cricket operations at India’s National Cricket Academy and was head coach for the India Under-19 and India A teams from 2016 to 2019, winning the 2018 Under-19 World Cup.
Shastri was first appointed to replace Anil Kumble in 2017, leading India to the semi-finals of the 2019 50-over World Cup and the final of the inaugural World Test Championship in June, where they were beaten by New Zealand on both occasions. (BBC)
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Ballance, who joined Yorkshire in 2008, played with Rafiq during the latter’s two spells at the county.
Ballance says he ‘regrets’ using racial slur against Rafiq during time together at Yorkshire EX-ENGLAND international Gary Ballance has said he “regrets” using racist language towards his former Yorkshire team-mate Azeem Rafiq. In a lengthy and emotional statement, Ballance said he was responsible for some of the offensive terms Rafiq was subjected to during his time at Headingley. “It has been reported that I used a racial slur and, as I told the independent enquiry, I accept that I did so and I regret doing so,” said Ballance, 31. “To be clear - I deeply regret some of the language I used in my younger years.” Ballance, who played 23 Test matches for England, said Rafiq was his “best mate in cricket” and that he “cared deeply for him”, adding that “on the pitch we supported each other greatly”. “I do not wish to discredit Rafa by
repeating the words and statements that he made about me and others but I have to be clear that this was a situation where best friends said offensive things to each other which, outside of that context, would be considered wholly inappropriate,” added Ballance. “I regret that these exchanges took place but at no time did I believe or understand that it had caused Rafa distress. “If I had believed that then I would have stopped immediately. He was my best mate in cricket and I cared deeply for him. To my knowledge, it has never been alleged that I reduced Rafa to tears.” Zimbabwe-born Ballance said he and Rafiq “remained closest friends throughout the time we exchanged these inappropriate comments” with his team-mate travelling to Zimbabwe to stay with Ballance’s
family. Ballance said he was also invited to Rafiq’s wedding in Pakistan, which he could not attend. He added: “That does not mean that what passed between us was right or appropriate. It was not. Rafa said things to me that were not acceptable and I did the same with Rafa. I never said anything with any intended malice or to upset Rafa.” ESPN Cricinfo published an interview with Rafiq in September 2020 in which he claimed “institutional racism” at Yorkshire County Cricket Club left him close to taking his own life, which prompted an investigation by the club. In September this year, Yorkshire released the findings of the report, which said Rafiq was the “victim of racial harassment and bullying” with seven of the 43 allegations made by the player upheld by an independent panel.
Ruggs faces up to 20 years behind bars.
Henry Ruggs III: NFL star faces charges over fatal drink-driving crash AMERICAN football star Henry Ruggs III will be charged with drinkdriving resulting in death, police say. The Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver was arrested following his involvement in a crash in Las Vegas in the early hours of Tuesday. Police said that the 22-year-old slammed into the rear of another vehicle, causing it to catch fire. Emergency services found the car in flames with the deceased female victim inside. Her dog also died. Mr Ruggs - who suffered minor injuries and was treated in hospital showed “signs of impairment” at the
scene, police said. “Ruggs will be charged with DUI resulting in death,” the Las Vegas Police Department statement said. He faces a minimum of two years behind bars if convicted and a maximum of 20 years, according to Nevada state sentencing guidelines. Mr Ruggs have so far made no public comments on the issue. The Las Vegas Raiders have tweeted to announce that the team have released the player. Mr Ruggs was chosen number 12 in the 2020 National Football League (NFL) draft. (BBC)
Alun Wyn Jones: Wales captain set to miss 2022 Six Nations with shoulder injury WALES captain Alun Wyn Jones is set to miss the 2022 Six Nations because of a shoulder injury. Jones, 36, was forced off the field during last Saturday’s defeat against New Zealand and requires surgery. The British and Irish Lions lock will be out for a “number of months” but should return for his region Ospreys before the end of the season. Wales head coach Wayne Pivac believes Jones could still play for his country at the 2023 World Cup. “I don’t think he’ll be available for the Six Nations,” said Pivac. “You learn a lot about the worth of people when they’re not there. I think a lot of people take Alun Wyn for granted - he’s always been there
and got seniority. “That leadership is really important. The essence is on others to step up and take that role on.” Pivac added that he “definitely” believed Jones would play again this season, and that the Lions captain was targeting the 2023 World Cup in France. “The intention is always to see if Al can get to the World Cup. I think it’s a realistic goal personally,” the Wales coach said. “You’ve just got to see him in training and when he’s playing, the efforts he puts in. “I don’t see anything going anywhere near backwards in terms of his performances.
“A bit of time off, we spoke about this before Al left camp. It’s not ideal for him. “We’re all looking forward to him playing 150 Test matches for Wales, but that is still a goal and I’m sure he’ll get there.” World-record cap holder Jones, 36, played his 149th international for Wales last Saturday, having also featured in 12 Tests for the British and Irish Lions. He suffered his injury while trying to tackle New Zealand full-back Jordie Barrett in the 18th minute. It was the same shoulder he injured during the opening Lions tour match against Japan before he made a startling recovery to travel to
Twelve of Alun Wyn Jones’ world record 161 cap haul have come for the British and Irish Lions.
South Africa and start all three Tests. Jones has signed a contract with
Ospreys and Wales until the end of the 2021-22 season. (BBC)
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Paul passes Nash for third place on NBA’s all-time assist list PHOENIX Suns guard Chris Paul moved into No. 3 on the all-time assists list with his eighth against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. With 1:34 left in the second quarter, on a 3-pointer by Jae Crowder, Paul notched career assist No. 10,336 to push past Suns legend Steve Nash for sole possession of third place. Paul finished the night with a season-high 18 assists in the Suns’ 112-100 win to give him 10,346 for his career. He now trails only Jason Kidd (12,091) and John Stockton (15,806) on the all-time list. I’m grateful and I thank God for
this opportunity,” Paul said. “I say it all the time, not only to be on a team and still be in the league but to still be playing. You don’t take that for granted.” The 36-year-old Paul acknowledged he is unlikely to make it to the top of that leaderboard, however. “I looked at that list when I first came into the league and seeing that John Stockton and I was like, ‘I’m going to get it.’ But that ship sailed. That ship sailed. It sailed a while ago when I started missing all them games,” Paul said with a laugh. “But to be third and still be playing, I’m grateful for it and I still got a ways
Chris Paul (10,346 assists) now trails only Jason Kidd (12,091) and John Stockton (15,806) on the all-time list.
to go.” Paul also passed Mark Jackson with his seventh assist of the night, his final one of the first quarter. Paul started the night six assists behind Jackson (10,334) and seven behind Nash (10,335). Earlier this season, Paul became the first player in NBA history with 20,000 career points and 10,000 career assists. Paul also had 14 points Tuesday night, 10 of which came in the fourth quarter as the Suns outscored New Orleans 32-16 to secure the victory.
“We keep acting like this is normal,” Suns guard Devin Booker said of Paul’s achievements. “We go in the locker room like, ‘Oh you passed Steve Nash, Mark Jackson. Game ball.’ It’s bigger than that, man. It really is. Obviously I know he was going to be close coming into today and he passed it by a lot. I’m just happy to be a part of it.” The assist that moved Paul up to No. 3 came against his original team, although it was the New Orleans Hornets back when he was drafted
there in 2005. In his first six seasons with New Orleans, Paul had 4,228 assists and led the league in assists per game in 2007-08 and 2008-09. From there, he moved on to the LA Clippers, where he totaled 4,023 assists in six seasons and again was a two-time league leader in assists per game in 2013-14 and 2014-15. Paul’s 9.4 assists per game average is fourth all time in the NBA behind Magic Johnson (11.2), Stockton (10.5) and Oscar Robertson (9.5). (ESPN)
Jadon Sancho played in England’s World Cup qualifying win away to Andorra on 9 October but has struggled for form at Manchester United.
Marcus Rashford & Jude Bellingham recalled for England World Cup qualifiers MARCUS Rashford and Jude Bellingham have been recalled to the England squad for this month’s World Cup qualifiers with Albania and San Marino. There is no place in the squad for Jadon Sancho or his Manchester United team-mate Jesse Lingard. England play Albania at Wembley on 12 November before rounding off their qualifying campaign away to San Marino on 15 November. They require four points from those games to qualify for Qatar 2022. Forward Rashford has not played for England since the Euro 2020 final defeat by Italy in July. He returned after shoulder surgery on 16 October and has scored three goals in five appearances. Lingard and Sancho both made the last squad but both have experienced
issues with lack of form and game time. Borussia Dortmund midfielder Bellingham, 18, was left out of the squad for last month’s qualifiers against Andorra and Hungary. ENGLAND SQUAD Goalkeepers: Sam Johnstone, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale Defenders: Trent AlexanderArnold, Ben Chilwell, Conor Coady, Reece James, Harry Maguire, Tyrone Mings, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kyle Walker Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson, Mason Mount, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice, James Ward-Prowse Forwards: Tammy Abraham, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling. (BBC)
The two sides meet again in Northampton this weekend with the New Zealanders still hurting from the 43-12 loss.
England v New Zealand: ‘Record win has dented Black Fern aura’ FLANKER Zoe Aldcroft believes England’s record win over New Zealand on Sunday has punctured the world champions’ aura before the rematch in Northampton this weekend. “It has made us think we can actually beat the Black Ferns,” said the 24-year-old of a youthful England side. “The thought of them can get into your head a bit before you even play them so psychologically I think it has helped.”
New Zealand have not played a Test since 2019 because of the pandemic. Aldcroft and her team-mates are braced for a New Zealand resurgence at Franklin’s Gardens with mainstays Kelly Brazier and Portia Woodman both potentially returning to the tourists’ line-up. “We didn’t celebrate too much because we knew we have an even bigger game coming up to back it up,” said Aldcroft.
“If we don’t perform this week, last week kind of means nothing. We know New Zealand are going to be coming out fighting. Hopefully we can get the second win and finish the job. “We can’t be complacent at all.” Team-mate Ellie Kildunne dismissed any suggestion the Black Ferns had failed to fire in their defeat at Sandy Park, instead pointing to England’s gameplan and ruthless finishing as being the game’s decisive factors.
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Formula 1: Sprint format could become standard approach to grand prix weekend FORMULA 1’S new ‘sprint’ format could eventually become the standard approach to a grand prix weekend, says managing director Ross Brawn. Brawn said F1 “wants to take progressive rather than radical steps” with the format. But he said there was “no reason” why having a one-third distance race in addition to qualifying and the grand prix could not be used at all events in future. “It’s open. It could evolve that way, but if it does, it will be because it’s the best thing to do,” Brawn said. F1 has in principle agreed with teams and governing body the FIA to increase the number of ‘sprint’ events to six next year, and they are assessing how to modify the format to reflect the lessons of this year, as previously reported by BBC Sport. “We are taking it carefully step by step and off the back of six you can decide whether you want to increase the number,” Brawn said. “I don’t think we should be afraid
of doing that because, if we did that, it would be a measure of the success of the sprint. And if that is the format for the future then we have gone about it the right way. “Equally, we may conclude that having it as a showcase event adds interest to the season.” He added no firm decision would be made “until we get there and we can measure the responses”. WHAT IS A ‘SPRINT’ EVENT? The ‘sprint’ format has been introduced at three grands prix this season in an attempt to add extra entertainment value to the weekend. It moves qualifying to Friday to set the grid for the ‘sprint’ on Saturday. The result of this race one-third the distance of a grand prix - sets the grid for the main event. Brawn said F1 bosses and teams were evaluating the success of the new format, which has featured at the British and Italian races, with one more to come in Brazil this month. And he emphasised: “The trick is
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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won sprint qualifying at the British Grand Prix in July.
to make sure we never cannibalise the main event. We want to enhance that, so we are mindful of not detracting from the Sunday event whatever we do.” WHAT COULD CHANGE NEXT YEAR? Brawn said that the decision to award pole position to the winner of the sprint race rather than the fastest driver over one lap was a mistake and that this had “clearly not been popular” with fans and drivers. Among other matters likely to change are increasing the number of points available to enhance the drivers’ desire to attack and race. Brawn said he wants to increase the points on offer from the current three-two-one for the top three to an equivalent of about one-third of the points awarded for the main grand prix, and to a larger number of drivers. Another option is to separate out the ‘sprint’ completely and make it a stand-alone event, by making qualifying set the grid for the grand prix as normal and decide the sprint-
race grid another way. Brawn said that while he was keen to introduce grids in reverse championship order for this, he felt that would “perhaps be a step too far” next year. And he said one main reason for being cautious into 2022 is that F1 is introducing a major change of technical rules aimed at improving the racing, by making the cars more capable of following closely and overtaking. “The overall weekend has improved so much we will go with it, but we are discussing with the teams how to make a bit more Saturday more challenging and engaging,” he said. “I am optimistic the new cars will help because of their ability to race each other. “We are going to be relatively conservative in the step we’ve made. We don’t want to spoil it by overstepping and people feeling it’s gone too far.” He said the races at which the six sprint events would be held next year had not been decided - although at least one of them is again expected
to be the British Grand Prix - and he said another option being considered for the future was to make a ‘sprint’ champion, awarded only on the points scored in the shorter-format races. FEEDBACK FROM DRIVERS AND FANS Brawn said the biggest positive of the new format was that Fridays had been made much more relevant - on a standard weekend, there is no competitive action on a Friday, only two hours of free practice for the teams to set up their cars. “To be frank, we’ve had a bigger impact on the Friday than we anticipated,” Brawn said. “That’s why we’re doing this experiment. “Talking to the drivers about the sprint, they’ve said Friday is great now because they get in and get an hour of practice and they have to go for it. Friday had pretty uniform support from most of the drivers. The only ones who were a little apprehensive were the rookies who didn’t get as much running as they might have enjoyed.”
Xavi hopes Barcelona can agree deal with Al Sadd so he can ‘go back home’
Xavi’s Al Sadd have not lost a league game since football restarted after the Covid pandemic.
XAVI says he wants to “go back home” to be Barcelona manager and hopes an agreement can be reached with Al Sadd. The Qatari club have previously said their boss will not be allowed to leave at “this sensitive time of the season”. Barca officials are in Doha for talks and 41-year-old Xavi is the favourite to replace the sacked Ronald Koeman. “I have been talking to Barca for days, it’s all set. The clubs know my position and I hope it gets resolved soon,” said the ex-Barca midfielder. Spain legend Xavi played 779 games and won 25 major honours for Barca between 1998 and 2015 before spending the last four years of his career with Al Sadd. He took over there as head coach after retiring in 2019 and led them to last season’s league title. They are unbeaten in 36 league games. Barcelona are ninth in La Liga after winning four of their opening
11 games, leaving them nine points adrift of leaders Real Sociedad. “The clubs are talking. I can’t say much but I’m a positive person. It’s about common sense. They need to reach an agreement. That’s the issue,” Xavi said. “I wish I go back home. Going back to Barcelona would be spectacular and exciting.” Earlier, Al Sadd chief executive Turki Al-Ali said: “The club’s position is clear from the beginning - we are committed to keeping Xavi with us. “We cannot have him leave at this sensitive time of the season.” Barca president Joan Laporta has previously said: “I have always said one day [Xavi] will be Barca’s head coach but I don’t know when. “We have great references about Xavi at Al Sadd. All our reports about Xavi are positive. We can talk a lot about Xavi, but I cannot give you more details. He is in all the papers, but we also have other options.” (BBC)
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Jordan Dallas finished with 12 points and 12 rebounds for Island Pro Finish Tigers.
Ethan Taylor finished with 23 points and nine rebounds for the 14U Tigers.
Tigers and Warriors continue to dominate Youth Boys Basketball League THE Island Pro Finish Tigers whipped Olympic Construction on Saturday last in the Youth Boys Basketball League, at the IGA court to remain on top of the 12-and-Under League. In the clash, L. Dorcius led the winners with 18 points and three steals while Jordan Dallas
finished with a double-double, 12 points and 12 rebounds. The whopping 40-4 win is the sixth consecutive for the Tigers. Meanwhile, in the 14U division, Olympic Construction Warriors brushed past J&W Construction Sonics by a whopping 63-15 to also win their
sixth consecutive game. J, Thermit scored a huge double-double (21 points and 19 rebounds), Isais Sejour added 19 points, six rebounds, five steals and three assists, while R Carmichael finished with 10 points, seven rebounds and three steals.
In another 14U clash, Apex Solution Flyers jumped ahead of Hartling Group Stallions with a 48-34 win. Kyland Morris was unstoppable as he scored 30 points and pulled down 11 boards for the winners. The 14U Tigers also claimed a
win after Ethan Taylor once again dominated, the youngster finished with 23 points and nine rebounds, while C. Seymour added four points and 10 rebounds in the side’s 33-21 win against Air-Sea Agency Vikings. 12 teams are competing in the league.
Eddie Howe: Newcastle United consider making move for ex-Bournemouth manager NEWCASTLE will consider whether to make ex-Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe their next manager after Villarreal’s Unai Emery rejected the club’s advances. Former Arsenal boss Emery and Howe were the frontrunners to replace Steve Bruce two weeks after the former Newcastle boss left by mutual consent. But with preferred choice Emery turning the new owners down, they will take stock before making a decision on Howe.
Graeme Jones could stay in an interim role for Saturday’s trip to Brighton. Newcastle, winless in 10 Premier League games, had hoped to appoint a manager before that match. But giving Jones a third game in the dugout would allow the new owners the international break to work on finding a new manager. Belgium boss Roberto Martinez and former Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre have also been considered, while former Roma
manager Paulo Fonseca held talks with Newcastle but has not heard from the club this week. Howe has not been in management since he left Bournemouth in August 2020 following the club’s relegation from the Premier League. But the 43-year-old is familiar with Newcastle players Callum Wilson, Ryan Fraser and Matt Ritchie from his time at Bournemouth, having led the club from League One to the top flight where they stayed for five seasons. (BBC)
Howe spent eight years in charge of Bournemouth.
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Prior to the Qualifiers, the national side had embarked on a training camp hosted by Florida Kraze Krush in Orlando, Florida.
CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Qualifiers provided valuable experience to our young side – Opines TCIFA Director of Women’s Football Baez TCI’S young female football team gained valuable experience at the CONCACAF Women’s U17 Qualifiers according to the TCIFA Director of Women’s Football Yunelsis Rodriguez Baez. The teens who played three games in Group C, were able to hold Anguilla to a 0-0 draw, while they lost to the more experienced sides: Honduras and Guyana. In fact, although the side went down 7-0 to Honduras, they held their own for the better part of that clash. It was not until 40 minutes and 44 seconds that the Central American side scored. The same Honduras team not only went on to top the group, but also got past Guyana (the eventual second-place finishers) 6-0 and Anguilla 12-0. Guyana also defeated TCI 6-0 in the other clash. Despite the finish, Rodriguez Baez feels that the games were invaluable to the overall development of the side. “The participation of our players in the World Cup qualifier Under-17 is a very valuable experience we did not manage to move to the 2nd phase but without a doubt, it is the beginning of a generation of young players who demonstrated their evolution in the understanding of the game. Experience that is also very significant for the staff of coaches and those responsible for women’s football in our association.”
TCI and Anguilla battled to a 0-0 draw.
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When the National High School Basketball Championships was last held in 2019, CHHS Eagles were crowned champions.
Five-week Inter Scholastic Basketball League tips off on Friday THE Turks and Caicos Islands Inter Scholastic Basketball League and 26th Annual Basketball Championship tip off on Friday in Grand Turk with H.J Robinson in action. The games, which will culminate on December 11 in Providenciales, will run for five weeks on various islands. Friday’s opener tips off with HJ Robinson tackling Louise GarlandThomas High from 19:00h, while on Saturday at the same time, H.J Robinson will play defending champion Clement Howell High School. In Week two, Clement Howell will challenge Louise GarlandThomas High on Thursday, November 11 at 15:00h, while on Saturday, November 13 at 18:30h, Marjorie Basden will meet the British West Indies Collegiate (BWIC) in South Caicos. Week three bounces off with Louise Garland-Thomas High clashing with CHHS on Tuesday, November 16 from 15:00h in Providenciales. It continues on
Thursday, November 18 in North Caicos from 18:30h with Raymond Gardiner High challenging Maranatha Academy and on Friday with three games in Provo. The action bounces off at noon on November 19 with Louise Garland-Thomas High meeting HJ Robinson with BWIC challenging Marjorie Basden at 17:00h and CHHS meeting HJ Robinson at 18:30h. The lone clash for week four will see Maranatha Academy challenging Raymond Gardiner on Tuesday, November 23 in Provo. According to the placements, the teams will then take place in the semis on Friday, December 10 in Provo, before meeting in the grand championship a day later at the same venue. Times are yet to be decided for the last week of play. The league which officially started with a technical meeting on Monday last is a joint collaboration between the Turks and Caicos Islands Basketball Federation (TCIBF) and the Department of Sports.
Maranatha finished second in 2019.
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